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Iranian Airliner Crashes, Killing at Least 77
An IranAir Boeing 727 crashed last night in the suburbs of the city of Orumiyeh in northwestern Iran, killing at least 77 people and injuring 27, according
Aircraft
F-35 Program Restructured Again as the STOVL Version Faces the Axe
Lockheed Martin has two years to fix problems with the F-35B STOVL version of the Joint Strike Fighter, or it will be cancelled.
Aircraft
Marshall Aerospace Completes Tristar Upgrade
Marshall Aerospace has completed development of an avionics upgrade for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet of nine Lockheed Tristar tanker-transports.
Aircraft
Eurocopter Makes Progress with NH-90, Tiger and X3
Eurocopter ended 2010 with a flurry of progress announcements, some of which related to previously delayed military programs in Europe.
Aircraft
Yet More King Airs for U.S. Recon Operations over Afghanistan
Boeing has won the enhanced medium-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance systems (EMARSS) competition to supply low/medium-altitude airborne reconnaissa
Aircraft
U.S. Tanker Decision Still Awaited
The Pentagon’s decision in the third round of the KC-X competition is now expected next month.
Aircraft
China Reveals New Combat Aircraft Design
Following months of speculation, fueled by tidbits gleaned during the Zhuhai airshow in November, the first images of China’s newest combat aircraft were r
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell Helicopter Consolidates Brands
Bell Helicopter yesterday announced that its six support and service subsidiaries have been int
Regulations and Government
NTSB Seeks ELT Inspections for GA Aircraft
The NTSB yesterday issued two safety recommendations stemming from the
China Leasing Group Set To Boost Bizjet Fleet
China’s Minsheng Financial Leasing has confirmed its intention to buy more long- and medium-range business aircraft, according to London-based attorney Dav
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Preps Electric Firefly Helo for First Flight
The Firefly, Sikorsky’s first foray into electric-powered helicopters, is getting closer to its maiden flight, although the company has not publicly releas
Regulations and Government
State Aircraft Fleet Axed by New Florida Governor
Fulfilling a campaign promise, newly installed Florida governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Management Services yesterday to sell the sta
Asiana Orders Six A380s
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has placed a firm order for six A380 superjumbos, signaling its intention to mount a serious challenge to fellow A380 custome
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Mauritius Extends Engine Deal with Lufthansa
Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey (LTAA) and Air Mauritius have signed an exclusive agreement for th
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerostar Launches 24/7 AOG To Support Indian Ops
Aerostar Ventures Singapore has launched an AOG desk for Indian customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Services Completes Extensive Embraer Recovery
Air Services’ mobile recovery team recovered an Embraer 145 after it slid off a runway in Cana
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Symposium Spotlights Congressional Developments
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has set March 31 through April 2 as the dates for its annual repair symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Possible Ground Switching Failure in Jackson Hole Overrun
A problem with a weight on wheels (WOW) switch is being eyed in the American Airlines Boeing 757-200 that ran off the end of snow contaminated Runway 19 at
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Eyes Continued Air Charter Growth
XOJet late last month announced 50-percent year-over-year growth and that it expects more of th
Safety
NTSB Wants Tighter Standards for Public-use Helicopters
The NTSB late last month issued a fresh batch of recommendations (A-10-148-158 and
Charter & Fractional
Charter Demand Dips, but Prices Hold Up
With the holidays now over, demand this month for private charter flights predictably decreased on a month-over-month basis.
Analysts See Brighter Year Ahead for Bizav
Two business aviation analysts believe that business aviation is set for recovery this year, rather than the 2012 turnaround predicted by most prognosticat
New CEO, Chairman at Superjet International
Former Alenia executive Carlo Logli (senior vice president of strategies and business development) replaced Alessandro Franzoni as CEO of
NTSB Strips American Airlines of Party Status in Overrun Investigation
The NTSB excused American Airlines from further participation in the investigation of a December 29, 2010 runway overrun of one of its Boeing 757s in Jacks
People in Aviation: Awards
Bill Hardy, an A&P mechanic with Greensboro, N.C.-based Timco Aviation Services, was chosen to receive the FAA’s Charles Taylor “Maste
People in Aviation: Final Flights - William Fox
William Fox, 68, a long-time employee of Dassault Falcon Jet, died on November 16 in Mountain Home, Ark.
People in Aviation: Final Flights - Wes Clark
Wes Clark, 84, a 64-year aviation industry veteran, died on November 23 in Plano, Texas.
People in Aviation: Final Flights - Lee Juan Lanford
Lee Juan Lanford, 87, founder of Associated Air Center (AAC), died on November 13 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
