Content Archive: February 2017
Safety
NWS Rolls Out More Accurate Convective Wx Forecasts
The Traffic Flow Management Convective Forecast will have a look and feel that is similar to the CDM Convective Forecast Product that it is replacing.
Regulations and Government
European Pilots Group Airs Concerns Over Flight-time Rules
On its first anniversary, the EU Flight Time Limitations regulation is being misinterpreted says European Cockpit Association.
Textron Aviation, Bell Leadership Teams Reshape
Reorganization puts Michael Thacker, Kryia Shortt, Brad Thress and Rob Scholl into new roles.
Airlines
Air India Set To Lease Dornier 228s for New Regional Routes
Air India's Alliance Air subsidiary is to expand service to second and third tier cities under the country's new Regional Connectivity Scheme.
Textron Strengthens 1Call Support System in Europe
Textron added multilingual support for English, French and Spanish customers and improved capabilities during peak hours in Europe.
Aircraft
Boeing Rolls Out First 787-10 Assembled in South Carolina
The ceremony at Boeing's facility in North Charleston, S.C., featured a speech by President Donald Trump.
Aircraft
HAL Proposes an Indian Multirole Helicopter
The target is to replace Mil Mi-17s, but a new contract to upgrade those machines is also announced at the Aero India show.
Textron Adds Jubilant Enpro as India Channel Partner
Jubilant Enpro will serve as Textron's authorized sales representative for King Air aircraft, Caravan turboprops and Citation bizjets.
Aircraft
Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Down 18% in 2016
The Canadian aircraft manufacturer expects to deliver 135 business jets this year, which is even lower than that in 2016.
Aircraft
First Global 7000 Logs 100 Hours; FTV2 To Fly Soon
The Global 7000 remains on track for entry into service in the second half of 2018.
