Content Archive: April 2011
Rotorcraft
Europe’s helo research sets sights on electric systems
As part of its €1.6 billion ($2.2 billion) Clean Sky joint technology initiative, Europe is undertaking a number of projects toward the development of more
FBOs
FBOs Re-up with Phillips
Regional Jet Center, located at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in Bentonville, Ark., and AAR Aircraft Services at Will Rogers World Airport (OKC
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Receives Final Fusion TSO
The FAA issued the final in a series of 50 Technical Standard Orders (TSO) for the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics system last week.
Charter Operators Take Part in Volcanic Ash Exercise
One year after ash from the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano grounded most aircraft in Europe for several days, ICAO’s European and North Atl
Solons Share Safety Secrets at CASS 2011
The 56th Annual Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar (CASS), jointly sponsored by NBAA and the Flight Safety Foundation, last week hosted about 350 attendees
Aircraft
US Air Express To Go First Class
US Airways announced last month it would add first-class seating and service on 110 US Airways Express regional jets operated by Republic Airways, Mesa Air
RAA’s Cohen Sees Opportunity In Challenges
by Gregory Polek
Ever the optimist, Roger Cohen stayed true to form as he talked about his most pressing concerns for the Regional Airline As
Counter-offer for Cirrus in Holding Pattern
The FAA issued the final in a series of 50 Technical Standard Orders (TSO) for the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics system last week.
ILFC Confirms A320neo Buy
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) announced today that it has finalized an order for the purchase of 100 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus.
AIN Blog: Rep. Mica has no love for the TSA
When it comes to love/hate relationships, Congressman John Mica seems to have a hate/hate relationship with the Transportation Security Administration.
