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
Aircraft

Dassault Unveils Falcon 8X

New flagship could fly in February.
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.
Aircraft

Sukhoi Looks To Find Niche in India’s Civil Market

Sukhoi showcases VIP jet.
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.