Content Archive: April 2011
Regulations and Government
NTSB: House Aviation Provisions Could Hurt Safety
The NTSB has come out against two amendments in the FAA reauthorization bill that the Board believes could adversely affect safety.
Engines
Conforming Nextant 400XT To Make Debut at EBACE
The first production-conforming Nextant Aerospace 400XT will make its public debut next month at EBACE in Geneva.
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.
Tornado-ravaged STL at 90 Percent Capacity
American Airlines returned to a full schedule today at St.
First Superjet Delivered to Armavia
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft delivered the first Superjet 100–S/N 95007–to Armenian airline Armavia on April 19 during a ceremony held at Yerevan Zvartnots Intern
Northrop Grumman Makes Progress with Advanced Hawkeye
Northrop Grumman announced the first carrier landing of the 
Support for Eurofighter Typhoon Criticized in UK Reports
Two semi-official reports have criticized support arrangements for the UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
Indonesia Is First Export Customer for Korea’s T-50 Trainer Jet
Indonesia has provisionally selected the KAI T-50 Golden Eagle
