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Airbus A400’s mercy role could be its best

The Airbus A400M is not just a military airlifter, according to Peter Scoffham, vice president of customer marketing for Airbus Military, speaking at the 2
Airports

Berlin’s Downtown Airport Gathers Support

Defenders of Berlin Tempelhof Airport in downtown Berlin have reported significant progress in their fight to keep the German airfield open, as they have g
Regulations and Government

Stimulus Package Includes More Bonus Depreciation

The $168 billion economic stimulus plan President Bush signed yesterday includes a provision that alters section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code to all
Rotorcraft

Silver State Helo Criminal Charges Possible

Several state attorneys general are looking into the activities surrounding the bankruptcy of Silver State Helicopters and its founder, Jerry Airola.
ATC

GAMA and DOT IG Agree on NextGen Urgency

At Tuesday’s Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook, GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce reiterated business aviation’s call for the government to drop th

ABACE Returns to Hong Kong

More than 700 attendees and 23 exhibitors were expected at the one-day Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE) forum held today in Hong K
Regulations and Government

House Aviation Subcommittee Probes Runway Safety

During a House aviation subcommittee hearing on runway safety yesterday, DOT Inspector General Calvin Scovel noted that aviation stakeholders are expressin
Accidents

CitationJet Crashed in Wintry Weather

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (N102PT) that crashed in a wooded area in West Gardiner, Maine, on February 1 was owned and flown by Silicon Valley entrepreneur
Maintenance and Modifications

GII/III Hushkitter Stage III Shut Down

Stage III Technologies on Friday ceased operations pending further funding, leaving just one company–Miami-based Quiet Technology Aerospace–currently provi
Regulations and Government

NJ Senators Block Sturgell Nomination

Shortly after a Senate confirmation hearing last week for Robert Sturgell to become the next FAA Administrator, New Jersey’s two Democratic senators announ

Adam Aircraft Freezes Operations

Last night Adam Aircraft announced it is suspending operations at its facilities in Englewood and Pueblo, Colo., because of funding issues at the start-up

Business Aircraft Deliveries Soar to New Heights

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced 2007 year-end shipment figures for the general aviation industry.

F-35 Production Schedule Shows Staggered International Deliveries

Some international partners in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program could delay signing up for production airplanes until 2013.
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EADS advances research in Singapore

Two years ago EADS decided to tap Singapore’s strengths in science and technology by shifting part of its research and development effort here.
Engines

GE convinced PDE holds ‘game-changing’ potential

The efficiency of the gas turbine engines that power today’s commercial and military aircraft is approaching the highest level possible with current turbof
Aircraft

Airbus sharpens its focus on new A380 family members

Airbus continues to consider stretched, longer-range and cargo versions of its A380 very large airliner, but is no longer studying shortbody or combination
Aircraft

Pair of Chinese fighter planes form PLAAF’s high-low mix

China’s march to overhaul its front-line fighter fleet is making good progress, thanks to two major indigenous production programs involving the Chengdu J-
Aircraft

China’s shifting import needs forcing Russians to adapt

The amount of foreign off-the-shelf defense products China purchases is falling, overall, but its cooperation with foreign countries–mainly Russia–shows a

Established Indian carriers happy with policy status quo

India appears to have ruled out any early prospect of increased international competition among its airlines.

Qinetiq preps to take over AeroStructures

British defense and security technology company Qinetiq is poised to complete the acquisition of Australian engineering group AeroStructures.
Aircraft

Japan’s KC-767 tankers ready for final approach

Japan expects to receive its first pair of KC-767 tankers by the end of this year’s first quarter as the controversial and much-maligned program’s developm
Aircraft

More influential Asian airlines get set to act on global stage

Airlines in the Asia Pacific region have become key global players and should have a greater say in industry issues, according to Andrew Herdman, director
ATC

Asia Pacific helps lead ADS-B advance

Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) has emerged as what many describe as the surveillance technology of the future, but Asia Pacific air nav
ATC

Singapore skies fully open to Scandanavia

Singapore concluded bilateral “Open Skies” agreements (OSAs) with Denmark, Sweden and Norway late last month.
Aircraft

Alenia says it’s on time in 787 catch-up

According to Alenia Aeronautica, it is meeting its commitments as a supplier for the Boeing 787 and has not contributed to the delays the program is suffer
Aircraft

Air India extends its reach with world’s longest-range jet

The meteoric development of India’s airline industry continues unabated as Air India extends its nonstop network to all corners of the globe with Boeing’s

Rolls-Royce tech help is a phone call away

For military operators of Rolls-Royce-powered aircraft, technical assistance is only an e-mail or phone call away–24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Aircraft

Raytheon HDAM takes HARM to new heights

In partnership with the U.S.

New radar is the Coastmaster of all it surveys, says Thales

Thales is targeting the huge potential for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for coastal surveillance in Southeast Asia by offering a compact, lightweight ra

Tensions Rise Over Straits Air Routes

Mainland China is increasing the pressure on Taiwan’s air defenses.