Content Archive: May 2011
Aircraft
Boeing Halts Movement of 747-8 Line
Boeing stopped moving airplanes forward on its 747-8 production line in Everett, Wash., today to help mechanics complete work that has mounted as the compa
E190 Delays Attributed to Japan’s IHI
A supply-chain interruption involving Japanese engine parts supplier IHI will force Embraer to delay delivery of at least six E190s to Indianapolis-based R
AIN Blog: RNP Offers Alternative Fix for Airport Noise
There’s a new way to fix long-standing noise and emissions problems at airports that are surrounded by nearby neighbors, such as Naples Airport in Florida
AIN Blog: Cessna’s Pelton Was General Aviation’s Biggest Fan
In what would turn out to be one of his last appearances as boss of Cessna Aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Demand Slips, but Pricing Stable
Projected air charter demand dipped slightly from last month, but this has had negligible impact on anticipated pricing levels, according to the latest for
Airbus Wins $14.2M in Dispute with Hawker Beech
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) will have to pay $14.2 million to close a two-year-old dispute with Airbus, which manufactures Hawker business jet airframe compone
Regulations and Government
NBAA Helps Thwart Aviation Tax Increases in Connecticut
Advocacy efforts by NBAA members, the Connecticut Legislative Aviation Caucus and the Connecticut Business Aviation Group to fight a personal property tax
Helo Operators Inaer, Bond Become Sister Companies
Spain’s Inaer and UK-based Bond Aviation Group, two major helicopter operators in Europe, now have the same parent company–World Helicopters, a holding fir
Engines
AIN Blog: An Unabashed Plug for Aircraft Product Support
Ask experienced aircraft owners and pilots what good product support means to them and they will likely tell you it is extremely important to every safe fl
