Content Archive: July 2014

Aircraft

Boeing 787-10 To Be Assembled Exclusively in South Carolina

North Charleston gets responsibility for buidling longest Dreamliner

Boeing Sees Increasing Demand for Pilots, Mechanics

Global demand for pilots to reach 533,000 over next 20 years.

Enstrom Gets FAA Approval for G1000H Cockpit

The all-glass flight deck will offer simplicity, safety and situational awareness benefits to the OEM’s 480B helicopter.

China to Launch New Incentive Plan for Regional Airports

Discounts on landing fees and parking charges to take effect next summer.
Charter & Fractional

WestAir Charter Announces “Price Pledge” for Air Charter Quotes

Its “price pledge” states “it will never bill clients for more than they were originally quoted.”
Aircraft

Icon Unveils First Production A5

Certification for the company’s small amphibian aircraft is expected next year.

Concorde Receives TSO Nod for New Battery

The new approval brings the company’s TCO authorizations to 87.

X-Copter Demonstrates New Simulator at Oshkosh Show

Having received certification in May, the manufacturer is looking to make some deals at AirVenture.

Backed with Cash, Relaunched Mooney Plans To Focus on Flagship Aircraft

The company recently completed its first aircraft–an M20TN Acclaim Type S–since the new investors took control.