Content Archive: July 2008

Regulations and Government

Speculators blamed for high fuel prices

There is no short-term fix for the high price of oil, concluded panelists at the Air Service Energy Summit, held on July 10 in Washington, D.C.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Custom cupholderes launches luxury line

Custom Cupholders of North East, Md., has introduced a new line of cupholders designed specifically for the luxury market, including business aircraft.
Aircraft

In the Works: Eclipse EA-400

Eclipse Aviation is back on the In the Works chart with the May launch of the EA-400 four-seat 330-knot single-engine jet.
Avionics

WSI service gives enhanced weather data

WSI has put the finishing touches on a new interactive map section for its Pilotbrief Online weather service that offers an array of content features and f
Avionics

ICG Delivers Iridium Data Units

International Communications Group of Newport News, Va., said it has started deliveries of the NxtLink 120A and 220A Iridium communications systems.
Rotorcraft

Robinson’s switch to steel blades gets mixed reviews

For Robinson Helicopter, switching from aluminum to stainless-steel skin for main rotor blades has been “a mixed bag,” said company vice president Kurt Rob
Avionics

Barco Boosts U.S. Presence

The FAA has granted avionics display provider Barco FAR Part 145 repair station authorization at the Belgium company’s service center in Duluth, Ga.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAV technology could bring FBW to light airplanes

A company that supplies high-tech, fault-resistant databus components for the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 has launched a research project aimed at bringing
Avionics

Cockpit Avionics

One of the more recent entrants into the market for integrated cockpit systems has emerged as the industry’s most prolific.
Rotorcraft

Offshore Contract for Norsk

Norsk Helikopter has signed a six-year contract with StatoilHydro and ENI Norge for offshore oil platform helicopter transportation from Hammerfest, Norway