Content Archive: September 2010
Aircraft
Slowed Defense Spending Prompts Boeing Military Aircraft Reorganization
Boeing has consolidated its military aircraft business into four divisions from six, as part of a rationalization process prompted by
Raytheon Continues Upgrades of F-15 Eagle Radar
Raytheon is currently involved in two major upgrade programs for the U.S.
Aircraft
IAI Flies Boeing 767 Multi-Mission Tanker
Earlier this month Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) began flight trials of the single Boeing 767-200ER it has converted to multi-mission tanker transport
Aircraft
Elbit and Sagem Establish Joint UAV Venture
Israel’s Elbit Systems and French company Sagem Défense Sécurité agreed on September 15 to form a joint venture by early next year.
FBOs
Million Air Wins RFP, Negotiating for Reno FBO Lease
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority board of trustees chose Million Air as the winner of a request for proposals to build a new FBO at Reno-Tahoe Internationa
Cessna Union Contract Proposal Prompts Talk of Strike
Cessna Aircraft made a new contract proposal on Monday that was immediately rejected by machinist union leadership, with the recommendation that its member
Charter & Fractional
FAA: Pilot Fatigue Rules Coming for Part 135 Ops
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is “deeply concerned” that language the FAA uses in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for
Sikorsky X2 Hits 250-knot Target, Setting New Record
The Sikorsky X2 technology demonstrator unofficially set a new speed record for rotorcraft yesterday, as it reached 250 ktas at the company’s development f
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell-CAE Expands Worldwide Training
Honeywell-CAE Training Alliance has begun offering maintenance training courses for technicians in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
