Content Archive: January 2011

Dudes, Here’s Your Fine!

The FAA is fining Utah-based “Heli-Dudes” $330,000 for conducting 30 air tours in Robinson R22s last year without an operating certificate.

In the Works: Bombardier Learjet 85

Bombardier is leveraging its developing expertise in composite wing construction at its Belfast, Ireland facility to manufacture major wing structure for t

Flying Colours Looking for Help With CRJ Conversions

Canadian aircraft services center Flying Colours has been talking to potential partners outside North America to support operators of a growing number of C

Robinson Production Plummets

Last year Robinson Helicopter manufactured 162 helicopters, down from a peak annual production of 893 just two years earlier.
Environment

Eco-diesel Jet Fuel Plant Planned in Brazil

Airbus, Brazilian carrier TAM Linhas Aéreas and others interested in the feasibility of biofuels for aviation use are working to establish a “bio-ke
Accidents

PRELIMINARY REPORT: KING AIR LOSES DOOR IN FLIGHT

Hawker Beechcraft King Air 300, Minneapolis, Dec.
Airports

Avfuel Expands Dealer Network

Independent fuel supplier Avfuel has added several new venues to its network of dealers.

GE-Avic Deal Highlights Old Suspicions

Protectionists have sounded the familiar alarms over GE's joint venture with China's Avic, formalized during January's state visit to Washington by Chinese
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NBAA’s take on status of ETS

Although there is a nominal deadline of Jan.

Costs Continue To Challenge Airbus, even as Orders Flow

Airbus entered 2011 with a clear perspective on its main challenges and opportunities.
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