Content Archive: February 2010

Taxibot Cleans Up the Towing Task

Under a memorandum of understanding signed at last June’s Paris airshow, IAI is working with Airbus to develop a semi-robotic tractor called Taxibot, which
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Demand Sluggish, Avinode Says

Demand for charter flights looks set to fall from the rise enjoyed by the market last month, according to the latest
Aircraft

Aerion Study Shows Continued Interest in SSBJs

Reno, Nev.-based Aerion today said it is evaluating preliminary results of a new global market survey indicating strong demand for its supersonic business
Maintenance and Modifications

First VIP Q400s To Be Outfitted by Field Aviation

Field Aviation will produce and install custom-designed aircraft interiors for two new Bombardier Q400s under a contract with Avitrade Belgium on behalf of

Satair takes its customers under wing

In order to lessen the fallout from the current economic downturn, Satair, a leading supplier of aircraft parts and service solutions for both aircraft OEM

Operation United Response for Haiti

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, civilian aid agencies and governments have mobilized airlift efforts to fly

Ameco Beijing opens new digs

 Ameco Beijing (Stand F81) is promoting its maintenance services to increase the use of its new facilities.
Aircraft

Chengdu’s J-10B Multirole Fighter on Trial

With J-10A production in full stride, Chengdu is working on integrating new technology, which may lead to an improved production aircraft.
Engines

GE initiates blade tests for open-rotor mill

General Electric has started wind-tunnel testing of multiple one-fifth-scale configurations for its open-rotor engine to identify the optimum blade design.