Content Archive: October 2006
A transatlantic trip to India
When my boss told me, “We have a possible trip to India,” I was ambivalent about the prospect.
Safety
Bombardier Safety Standdown
“We do many things for the industry throughout the year, but this is the one that makes me the most proud,” said James Hoblyn, v-p of Bombardier’s business
NIAR facility up and running at full speed
The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located on the campus of Wichita State University, is now running at full capacity following several l
Charter & Fractional
Euro charter firms offer ‘light’ options
Increasing demand from wealthy individuals for the Bombardier Skyjet International fixed-rate block charter program has prompted the company to experiment
Jim Schuster charts stable course for Raytheon Aircraft
How has the past year been for Raytheon Aircraft?
It’s been a great year for Raytheon Aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Securaplane Names Cantec Systems as Distributor
Cantec Systems of Ontario, Canada, is the latest company to sign a distributor agreement with Securaplane Technologies to offer Hawker main ship batteries.
Rotorcraft
Helo operators race to bring earthquake relief to Pakistan
The United Nations and the governments of India and Pakistan have characterized international response to the October 8 earthquake in the Kashmiri regions
Regulations and Government
Brazil’s senate approves civil aviation authority
Nearly six years after the creation of a civilian-run aviation agency was first proposed, the Brazilian Senate has approved a new civil aviation authority,
Regulations and Government
Europe ready to expand EASA’s regulatory role
The European Commission (EC) is moving quickly to extend the responsibilities of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to cover pilot licensing, aircr
India begins to establish a business aviation network
As demand for commercial air travel increases in India, business aviation entrepreneurs are clamoring for position in a classic chicken-and-egg scenario.
