Content Archive: June 2010
General Aviation Recovery Takes a Temporary Breather
Aviation market advisor Brian Foley said the current stagnant growth period for the general aviation industry isn’t cause for concern.
Environment
First Algae-powered Airplane Takes To the Skies
EADS flew the first aircraft powered solely by algae-based biofuel today at the ILA Airshow in
Aircraft
‘Boeing 101’ Proposed as Presidential Helicopter
Yesterday, Boeing licensed the rights to AgustaWestland’s AW101 for the purpose of entering it
IATA: World’s Airlines Returning to Profitability
The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) issued a rather stunning projection today that the world’s airlines will actually turn a profit thi
Easyjet To Test Volcanic Ash Detectors on Its Aircraft
UK carrier Easyjet is preparing to introduce a new cockpit system that could help its pilots avoid dangerous concentrations of volcanic ash.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Europe Rolls Out Eco-friendly Catering Packaging
NetJets Europe (NJE) this week rolled out a new eco-friendly catering package and recycling initiative designed to support the fractional aircraft provider
Animal Airways Says It’s Really Taking Off
UK-headquartered Animal Airways said it has seen “impressive” growth so far this year compared with 2009.
Charter & Fractional
Dubai-based Air Charter Firm Assists in Gulf Oil Spill Response
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering of Dubai has coordinated several aircraft charters to New Orleans for BP and other responders in their effort to stem the oi
Aircraft
Kuwait Is Latest KC-130J Super Hercules Customer
Lockheed Martin on May 27 announced the award of a $245 million contract covering the supply through Foreign Military Sales of three KC-130J Hercules tanke
