Content Archive: October 2014

Trine Aerospace Rolls Back the Calendar for Lear 20-Series

Stage 3 hushkit will keep Learjet 20s flying after the Dec. 31, 2015 Stage 3 deadline kicks in for sub-75,000-pound jets.
Aircraft

Boeing Breaks Ground on 777X Wing Plant

Company to invest $1 billion in new facility.

Powerlines Can’t Hide from Safe Flight Detector

Helicopter pilots will appreciate a little help in finding powerlines before it’s too late.

With Gulfstream win, Pratt & Whitney Canada tightens grip on high-end bizjet market

Two PW800 variants are close to certification as the engine manufacturer adds another airframe win.

FlightSafety Legacy 500 Simulator Nears FAA/EASA Approval

FSI enhances training for the GIV and GV with updated simulators equipped with PlaneDeck’s new Honeywell displays.

Embraer Legacy 500 Gets FAA Papers at NBAA 2014

U.S. approval comes just two months after the super-midsize jet earned authorization from Brazil’s civil aviation authority.

Safe Flight System Warns of Actual Icing Conditions

Combining moisture detection with accurate temperature information allows the system to detect when icing conditions are encountered.

Total CEO Killed in Moscow Falcon 50EX Crash

Early evidence finds drunk snowplow driver involved in runway incursion

Nagoya Airport Looks To Boost Bizav Use

The business aviation-friendly, centrally located airport can serve as a gateway to many of Japan’s major cities.

Aircraft Sales Pros Can Help Save Money

Aircraft buyers and sellers need expert help in Navigating the transaction tides.