Content Archive: August 2014
Qatar Airways Shows Off First Painted A350-900
EASA approval expected in the third quarter, with delivery to Qatar Airways to follow.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues Superseding AD on Bombardier CL-600 Landing Gear Parts
It is intended to prevent use of life-limited landing-gear parts beyond their safe-life limits.
Helo Operators Stick To Zero-PED, Despite Looser Rules
EASA makes operators responsible for allowing use of portable electronic devices.
Pilatus Taps India’s Tata To Make PC-12 Aerostructures
The project includes tooling, jigs and training of TASL’s personnel at Pilatus facilities in Switzerland.
Engines
GE Finalizes New Composite for 9X Fan Blades
The use of fewer, lighter fan blades will reduce engine weight, contributing to reduced fuel burn.
JSSI: Global Bizav Activity Bounces Back in 2Q14
Second-quarter 2014 index shows that global business aviation activity climbed 3 percent from a year ago.
Approval Imminent for Embraer Legacy 450/500 U.S. Plant
Embraer has proposed constructing a $76 million, 250,000-sq-ft building next to its Phenom 100/300 assembly facility at Melbourne (Fla.) Airport.
North America Buoyed 2Q Bizjet Deliveries, Says UBS
Second-quarter business jet deliveries climbed by 30 percent in North America, but the gain was more than offset by losses in the rest of the world.
BOC Aviation Boosts Boeing Portfolio to Meet Demand
The Bank of China-owned company placed its largest-ever order with Boeing.
European ADS-B Delay Rule Not Expected Until September
The European Commission’s adoption of a rule delaying the implementation mandate for ADS-B OUT equipment is expected in September.
