Content Archive: April 2014
Aircraft
MiG, Aviadvigatel Confirm MiG-31 Development
RAC MiG is working on new versions of the aircraft more capable than the current MiG-31BM.
Bombardier Safety Standdown 2014 To Focus on Cockpit Distractions
Free seminars will be held in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 11 and in Wichita from October 6 to 9.
Textron Aviation Lays Off 750 As It Integrates Cessna and Beechcraft
Reductions affect salaried and hourly employees in management and non-management positions.
Deliveries Up but Sales and Deliveries Down in 1Q14 at Dassault Falcon
Dassault delivered nine Falcons in the first quarter, one more than it did in the same period a year ago.
General Dynamics Soars on Wings of Gulfstream
Gulfstream delivered 39 completed aircraft during the first quarter, a 34.5-percent increase from a year ago.
Rotorcraft
EASA OKs Redesigned Airbus Helicopters EC225 Shaft
Certification of the redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for the EC225 clears the way for fleet retrofit, especially for offshore operators.
Landmark Aviation Acquires 20-Strong Ross FBO Chain
Ross quietly rose to become the fifth-largest aviation service provider chain in the U.S. since its launch a decade ago.
Maintenance and Modifications
ASI Names Barry Beegle as R-R M250 Lead Technician
Brings over 40 years’ experience.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gary Stephens Named Engineering Manager at Cabin Innovations
He will lead the engineering team and advance the design and development capabilities for VIP galleys and interiors.
Aircraft
Boeing ‘Confident’ in Smooth 777X Transition
Boeing sees plenty of opportunity to fill the remaining 777 delivery slots for 777-300ERs by the time it starts delivering the 777-8X in 2021.
