Content Archive: February 2011

Aircraft

Airbus To Raise A330 Rate to 10 a Month

Airbus has decided to raise the production rate for its A330 family to 10 aircraft a month starting in the second quarter of 2013, the company announced to
Aircraft

Sikorsky Takes Minority Stake in Eclipse Aerospace

Sikorsky Aircraft completed a “minority equity investment” in Albuquerque, N.M.-based Eclipse Aerospace yesterday.

Bizav Poised for a ‘Growth Spurt,’ Says Analyst

In his latest outlook, business aviation analyst Brian Foley sees an industry poised for a growth spurt, “albeit from an extremely depressed base.” He note
Rotorcraft

China Begins Helicopter Trials To Open Airspace

China’s aviation authorities started to allow helicopters to fly in low-altitude airspace last week, as a first step toward
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Pioneer Charles Kaman Passes Away

Helicopter pioneer, inventor and philanthropist Charles Huron Kaman died Monday at the age of 91.
Maintenance and Modifications

26th NBAA Maintenance Management Conference Set

NBAA will host its 26th Annual Maintenance Management Conference (MMC) from April 5 to 7 in San D
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Adds PW100 Capability in Winnipeg

StandardAeroís Winnipeg facility has been approved by Pratt & Whitney Canada as a PW100 designated overhaul facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Eagle Creek Aviation To Refurb Colombian Army Aircraft

The Colombian Army has contracted with Indianapolis-based Eagle Creek Aviation Services for Grand Renaissance refurbishment of a Twin Commander 980 and a T
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive Offers Super Bowl Support

BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group has positioned three mobile response vehicles to the Dallas/Fort Worth area to support visitors to the Super