Content Archive: August 2011

U.S. Escalates Political Confrontation Over European ETS

Political pressure against the application of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme to non-European aircraft operators has intensified, with
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Engines

Aircraft, Engine Manufacturers Form Environmental Group

Major aircraft and engine manufacturers have formed an organization called the International Aerospace Environment Group, chaired by Boeing, with the goal
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Engines

Standard Established for Airline Use of Aviation Biofuel

A revised specification issued by standards organization ASTM International establishes requirements for the use of biofuel blends in conventional jet fuel
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Aircraft

NTSB On Site in Guyana Following Crash of Caribbean Airlines 737-800

The National Transportation Safety Board dispatched a team yesterday to assist with the investigation into Saturday’s accident in Georgetown, Guyana, invol
Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2011 Part 1: Aircraft

Gulfstream once again holds the number one slot for jets. Hawker Beechcraft takes the top spot among new turboprops.