Content Archive: December 2014
Bob Hoover Awarded with 2014 Wright Brothers Trophy
Trophy awarded annually to a living American for “significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the U.S.”
Rotorcraft
Stagnating U.S. Safety Statistics Puzzle FAA Experts
Crash-resistant fuel systems do avert post-crash fires but blunt force injuries remain constant, studies show.
Aircraft
A400M Deliveries Proceed, but Tactical Capabilities Are Late
A schedule to add airdrop, paratrooping etc is being amended
Aircraft
Airbus Eyes New Engines, Stretch for A380
Company attempts to allay concerns over talk of program's demise
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Delivers First Two EC175s to NHV
The handover ceremony took place in Marignane (South of France) on December 11.
Charter & Fractional
Teamsters Local 1108 Elects New Leaders
IBT 1108 president and principal officer Mat Slinghoff will be replaced on Jan. 1 by newly elected president Efrem Vojta.
ATC
Airlines Mixed on IATA Flight Tracking Recommendations
Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism
FBOs
High Plateau Ventures Acquires Denton FBO, Charter Unit
The acquisition includes more than 150,000 sq -ft of hangar space.
Aircraft
Boeing Selects Longridge To Take Helm Of BBJ
Longridge was part of the original Boeing Business Jets team.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Canada Receives EASA Approval for PW210A
Certification brings AgustaWestland’s AW169 closer to entry into service.
