Content Archive: August 2011
Aircraft
Boeing Board Approves CFM Leap-1B for Re-engined 737NG
Boeing made its plans to re-engine the 737NG official today when it announced board approval to proceed with development of a CFM Leap-1B-powered version o
Avionics
NextGen Committee Tackles ‘Business Case’ for Equipage
The high-level industry and government committee tasked by the FAA with developing “a common understanding” of NextGen priorities has recommended a set of
Aircraft
Aviation industry defies economic drag
Democrats and Republicans wrangling over the debt ceiling, spending and tax increases and tax cuts have come up with a deal nobody really likes.
Regulations and Government
China Airspace Getting Friendlier for GA, Says NBAA
More airspace will be opening for general aviation flights in China, according to NBAA.
NBAA Taps Whyte for Abace Role
NBAA appointed former Cessna executive Roger Whyte to serve as special counsel to association president and CEO Ed Bolen in preparation for the 2012 Asian
Aircraft
In The Works: Kestrel Aircraft Kestrel
Kestrel Aircraft selected Honeywell’s TPE331-14GR to power its all-composite single-engine turboprop.
Training and Workforce
IMC Club and PilotWorkshops Form Alliance
Instrument proficiency and aviation safety association IMC Club International of Norwood, Mass., has reached an agreement with New Hampshire-based
Aircraft
F-35s Flying Again, but Face Continued Test Challenges
Flight tests of the Lockheed Martin F-35 resumed after a two-week grounding.
