Content Archive: March 2010

Testing Under Way on Bombardier C Series Demonstrator Wing

Bombardier’s Belfast unit has begun testing the C Series airliner’s composite demonstrator wing, marking the latest milestone in the development o
Aircraft

FAA Grants Type Approval for Cessna CJ4

The Cessna Citation CJ4 gained FAA type certification last month, with deliveries of the light jet set to begin later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

King Air 90 Winglets STC’d

BLR Aerospace winglets were STC’d last month for the King Air C90A, C90GT and C90GTi; approval will eventually be expanded to include the C90 and C90E.
Avionics

JFK Controller Suspended

An air traffic tower controller and his supervisor at New York JFK Airport were placed on administrative leave last month following an incident in February
Safety

NATA Launches Flight-risk Assessment Tool

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) launched RA Check, an FAA-endorsed flight-risk assessment tool (Frat) designed to consider the pro
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Partners: Winglets Saved 2B Gal

Aviation Partners and Aviation Partners Boeing said their blended winglet technology has saved airlines and private jet operators from burning two billion

Cessna VP: Bizav Evangelism Must Continue

Last month at the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) annual conference in London, Cessna vice president of corporate communication Ro
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Charter Demand Still Climbing

The U.S.

Eclipse Aerospace Becomes GAMA Member

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) approved Eclipse Aerospace as its newest member, bringing the international trade association’s membe

India a Growing but Low-volume Bizav Market

Business aviation market advisor Brian Foley said business jet deliveries in India are healthier than in most Western countries, but the volume isn’t on pa