Content Archive: February 2011

Training and Workforce

CAE-HAL Helicopter Training Center Takes Delivery of Dhruv Sim

Bangalore, India-based Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying, a CAE-Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) training joint venture, received a simulator

Republic to add E170s to Delta CPA

Republic Airways said it has amended its capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Delta Air Lines to provide for the addition of eight dual-class Embraer E17
FBOs

SCOTTSDALE FBO HONORED BY NETJETS

Scottdale AirCenter at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona was named NetJets’ top FBO for 2010.
Regulations and Government

Budget cuts could delay NextGen transition

For those who manage the nation’s airports, the message coming out of their annual Washington Legislative Conference last month was one of gloom and doom.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pats Aux Fuel System for 757-200 Approved

Pats Aircraft Systems received STC approval for an additional configuration of its Boeing 757-200 auxiliary fuel system.

India poised for growth in GA sector

As India celebrated the centenary year of commercial aviation last month, the nationπs business aviation sector is poised for exponential growth fueled by
ATC

Be Your Own Dispatcher

Garmin has introduced its GTU-10, a personal GPS-based tracking system that allows owners to instantly check via the Internet the location of children, pet
Aircraft

Phenom 100 Belted Lav Wins European, Brazilian STCs

Embraer has received supplementary type certificates for the Phenom 100 belted lavatory from Brazil’s civil aviation agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Ci
Airports

Congress takes action on long-term FAA funding

Making good on promises of quick action on long-delayed FAA authorization, the Senate passed its "FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improveme

People in Aviation: March 2011

Jean-Paul Ebanga has assumed the role of president and CEO of CFM International, the joint venture between Snecma and General Electric.