Content Archive: January 2009

Maintenance and Modifications

New AW139 Engine Inlet Filter Near Certification

Aerospace Filtration Systems anticipates FAA supplemental type certification (STC) for its AgustaWestland AW139 inlet barrier filter (IBF) system in the ne
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall Tapped To Distribute CF34-3 Parts for GE

GE Aviation is transferring responsibility for GE CF34-3 engine parts to Boeing subsidiary Aviall Services.

DAE Secures $800 million in Loans and Credit

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has arranged $800 million in loans and revolving credit to fund “general corporate purposes.” The fresh capital, available
Engines

Mitsubishi to Partner on Trent XWB

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Aircraft

Dassault Reviews Falcon Production Ramp-up

Dassault is slowing the planned production ramp-up this year for its Falcon business jets due to the economic downturn.
Charter & Fractional

Citing Recession, Flight Options Furloughs More Pilots

In a letter sent to all pilots and flight attendants last Wednesday, Flight Options vice president of flight operations Bob Tyler announced furloughs that
Safety

HEMS Crash Documents Reveal Varied, Complex Causes

Not surprisingly, there is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) crashes over the last two years.
Security

Schedulers & Dispatchers Numbers Down, Energy Up

NBAA’s 20th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, held in Long Beach, Calif., last week, attracted fewer attendees and exhibitors than last year’
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Predicts 30-percent Drop in Orders

After receiving net orders for 715 helicopters last year–its second best year ever–Eurocopter expects to sell only 450 helicopters this year, CEO Lutz Bert

Embraer Redesigns C-390 and Seeks Launch This Year

Embraer has redesigned its C-390 tactical transport after advice from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
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