Content Archive: April 2011
Aircraft
First A350 XWB main landing gear set delivered to Airbus
Airbus has received the first set of Messier-Dowty-built A350 XWB main landing gear, the European airframer announced today.
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Engine Will Power Kamov Medium-twin Helo
Russian Helicopters and engine manufacturer Turbomeca announced this week that they have signed “contracts” for the supply of “at least” 308 Ardiden 3G tur
Maintenance and Modifications
Virginia To Be Home to Manufacturing Research Center
Bell Helicopter’s service facility at Prague Ruzyne International Airport is the site of sister Textron company Cessna Aircraft’s newest Citation service f
Aircraft
Rafale and Typhoon Go Head to Head in India
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Wednesday, April 27, asked Dassault Aviation and Eurofighter to extend their commercial bids beyond the April 28 deadline
Maintenance and Modifications
PAMA Names Forton as President
Embraer has named Duncan Aviation’s Provo, Utah facility an authorized service center for its Phenom 100 and 300.
Aircraft
Hawker Ramps Up 400XPR Program
Hawker Beechcraft is accelerating Hawker 400XPR development by adding a second aircraft to the test program.
Gulfstream a ‘Growth Engine’ at General Dynamics
With defense spending remaining a target of increased budget scrutiny, General Dynamics chairman and CEO Jay Johnson said yesterday that he sees the compan
Safety
Argus Reports SMS Training Lacking at Bizav Operators
In its newly released annual safety management system (SMS) audit results report
