Content Archive: May 2011
Aircraft
Turkey Joins EADS Talarion Team
During the 2011 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), held in Istanbul on May 10 to 13, EADS Cassidian signed a memorandum of understanding with Turk
AIN Blog: The most frightening thing in aviation
Flying is still a mysterious thing for many people.
Aircraft
AEW&C Version of C295 To fly
Airbus Military is exploring an airborne early-warning and control version of the 
Aircraft
CitationAire Recalls All of Its Furloughed Pilots
CitationAir last month asked all of its remaining 32 pilots on furlough to return to work.
Data Shows Positive Biz Aircraft Sales Signs
First-quarter 2011 business jet and turboprop sales and retail transactions were positive, according to data providers Amstat and Jetnet.
Engines
GE Aviation Rebrands ‘TechX’ Turbofan Engine as ‘Passport’
GE Aviation announced this week at EBACE that its TechX engine, which Bombardier selected for its Global
Tangible Signs of Bizav Recovery Seen at EBACE
After a couple of years in which the prevailing vibe at the business aviation community’s annual gathering in Europe has been one of mutual commiseration,
NBAA’s ABACE Show Trumps SIBAS at Shanghai Airport
At EBACE today NBAA signed a five-year agreement with the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Co.
Regulations and Government
French Helo Lobby Fights Vineyard Crop-dusting Ban
French helicopter lobby UFH and Alain Suguenot, a parliament member from France’s famous wine region, Burgundy, both have voiced concerns that the recent l
ATC
Mideast Bizav Group Seeks Organized ATC in Gulf Region
The Gulf region is recognized as one of the key markets for private aviation, and Middle East Business Aviation Association chairman Ali Al Naqbi is determ
