Content Archive: December 2008

Boeing in China

In 36 years of cooperation between China and the U.S., few brands have come to epitomize the relationship quite like Boeing.
Avionics

Barco CDMS-3000 gets EASA approval

The European Aviation Safety Agency has completed ETSO-C113 certification of Barco’s new CDMS-3000 control display unit.
Aircraft

Ruag books new orders for 228 NG

An undisclosed Australian regional airline has become the third customer to commit to Ruag Aerospace’s Dornier 228 New Generation program, placing an order

China To Open Business Jet Hub

The first business jet hub in China is expected to open this year at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

Wouters Tapped To Lead Cirrus Design

Duluth, Minn.-based Cirrus Design announced late last month that president and COO Brent Wouters will take over the CEO role from company cofounder Alan Kl
Aircraft

Dassault revises2008 Delivery plans

Dassault Aviation late last month downgraded its 2008 delivery planning for Falcons, citing new FAA “constraints.” The manufacturer said the delivery rate

NBAA Recalibrates LBA2009 Conference

The inaugural NBAA Light Business Airplane Conference (LBA2009) scheduled for March in San Diego will be held during two days (March 13-14) instead of the

NTSB Issues Advice ON De-ice Boots

An NTSB safety alert issued late last month urges pilots to activate leading-edge de-ice boots as soon their airplane enters icing conditions, “unless the

e-APIS Rules in Effect

The Department of Homeland Security’s new rule that requires general aviation pilots to file passenger names and other information to government officials

New Twin Otter on schedule

As testing of the new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 proceeds, manufacturer Viking Air says it’s confident the floatplane will be ready for delivery this summ