Content Archive: December 2014
Limited Choices for F-35 Heavy Maintenance, U.S. Confirms
Security is a major factor driving assignments of airframe and engine MRO work for the stealth fighter
Airlines
Aer Lingus Rejects Takeover Bid by IAG
Says offer "fundamentally undervalues" the Irish flag carrier
Regulations and Government
Expanded Use of Aviation Training Devices Approved
New ATD rule follows the issuance of hundreds of letters of authorization.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Army Displays JLens Aerostat for East Coast Coverage
The Army displayed the first aerostat of the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor it will fly over the East Coast.
Charter & Fractional
London Executive Aviation Secures U.S. Part 129 Approval
Part 129 status enables operator to expand flights between European Union and U.S.
Regulations and Government
Congress Renews Bonus Depreciation, R&D Credit For 2014
GA groups call tax measures important to job growth and investments.
Aircraft
Boeing Concludes Latest Round of EcoDemonstrator Trials
Testing with 787 flight test article ZA004 deemed a success
Aircraft
Russia Could Grab Major Indian Helicopter Contracts
After leaders meet, Western bidders could be shut out of three pending requirements.
