Content Archive: June 2012
Environment
U.S. Congress Undermining America’s Biofuels Leadership, Complains Washington Governor
The proposed restrictions on the U.S. military buying biofuels could stunt the country's emerging leadership in this technology.
Pilot in Learjet 60 Incident at Pitkin Reported Windshear
Details of Aspen Learjet Accident Released
Bombardier's Faith in C Series Unshaken by Tight Schedules
Bombardier Commercial Airplanes president Mike Arcamone has expressed satisfaction with progress on the C Series.
Appetite for Commercial Aerospace Mergers & Acquisitions Undiminished by Economic Concerns, Says Lazard
According to fund manager Lazard, expectations of a prolonged upcycle driven by strong commercial aircraft backlogs are driving mergers and acquisitions.
LUAW Should Improve Traffic Flow at Orlando Executive
Traffic Flow Should Improve at Orlando Executive
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Thales Expands IFEC Service Network As New Avant System Prepares To Enter Service
Thales is expanding its in-flight entertainment and connectivity support network through its alliance with British Airways.
Environment
Biofuel Flights Take Dignitaries to UN Conference
Biofuel flights transported government dignitaries to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development.
NTSB Issues Safety Alert for Nexrad Users
NTSB Safety Alert for NEXRAD Users
AIN Blog: Safety Won't Be Compromised By Third-Class Medical Exemption
There is only a little time left to comment on a petition for exemption from the third-class medical requirement for pilots flying recreationally.
