Content Archive: March 2010

Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Experienced Modest Gain in 2009

Hamburg-based Lufthansa Technik Group reports that it recorded a small increase in revenue and stable profits last year.

Massachusetts Airport Opens after Flood

Norwood (Mass.) Memorial Airport, which closed to fixed-wing traffic on March 15 as a result of damage from the Nor’Easter that tore through the Northeast
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Release of WTO Ruling Brings Scant Resolution to Boeing-Airbus Dispute

The World Trade Organization has finally passed judgment on the legitimacy of more than $200 billion in European loans to Airbus for six separate aircraft
Environment

ATA, DOD Partner on Alternative Fuel Initiative

In a move hailed as a significant advance for the bio- and synthetic fuels market, the Air Transport Association (ATA) and the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Stage 2 Aircraft To Be Phased Out at Van Nuys

The Los Angeles City Council voted on February 26 to ban Stage 2 aircraft from operating at Van Nuys (Calif.), phasing out these noisier jets over the next
FBOs

MJets Becomes Exclusive Handler at Bangkok Don Mueang

Flight planning and handling groups have abandoned Bangkok Don Mueang Airport after Airports of Thailand (AOT) awarded exclusive handling rights for busine

Bizjet Division Shines at Embraer

Brazil-based aircraft manufacturer Embraer on Friday said its profits dropped 36 percent last year, to $248.5 million, versus $388.7 million in 2008, while
Regulations and Government

Senate Finally Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill 93-0

After a protracted gestation period, the Senate unanimously passed its FAA reauthorization bill late yesterday, sending it to a conference committee that w

Triumph Group To Acquire Vought Aircraft

Wayne, Pa.-based Triumph Group today announced a deal to acquire Vought Aircraft Industries from The Carlyle Group for cash and stock consideration of $1.4
Aircraft

Airnorth Brasilia Crashes in Darwin

An Embraer Brasilia operated by Darwin, Australia-based regional airline Airnorth crashed during a training flight this morning at around 10 a.m.