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Satcom Calling for a Dime?
Arinc Direct last month launched World Calling, a flat-rate billing plan for customers of its SkyLink VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) telephone service
Avionics
AirCell Gets Broadband License
The FCC has approved AirCell’s air-to-ground frequency license, clearing the way for the Louisville, Colo.
Elettronica now protects Apache helicopters
Elettronica has become a leader in the development of electronic warfare systems to protect many different types of military aircraft as well as warships.
Raytheon seeks ‘precise’ solutions
Just as those responsible for fighting wars now talk in terms of “effects”–as opposed to material assets–when discussing battle management and the equipmen
Avionics
GNS Line OK’d for LPV Approaches
Garmin’s GNS-series navigators have been approved for WAAS en route navigation and LPV (lateral precision with vertical guidance) approach capability, the
GE backing new tech center in Qatar
General Electric is to establish a major new technology facility at the Qatar Sciences & Technology Park (QSTP).
Close air support is U.S. priority in Iraq, Afghanistan
The Dubai airshow is a benign environment.
Regulations and Government
New ICAO retirement age fuels debate about U.S. rule
The FAA aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) on the age-60 retirement issue had not completed its work at press time, but the new International Civil Aviati
Aircraft
In The Works: Piper PiperJet
It was no big secret before this year’s NBAA Convention that Piper would be announcing plans for a single-engine jet, and indeed Piper did unveil its Piper
Aircraft
In The Works: Cessna Citation Mustang
Cessna’s receipt of flight-in-known-icing certification for the Citation Mustang in early November means that the jet’s certification program is complete a
Aircraft
In The Works: Spectrum Aeronautical Freedom S-40
A day before Honda Aircraft formally announced that the HondaJet will use the GE-Honda HF120 engine, Spectrum Aeronautical announced that its new all-compo
Aircraft
In The Works: Honda Aircraft HondaJet
Honda Aircraft and Spectrum Aeronautical both announced at the NBAA Convention that they will use the GE-Honda HF120 engine in their new business jets.
Aircraft
Socata adds authorized TBM dealer in India
EADS Socata has appointed IndUS Aviation the authorized sales representative in India for its TBM 700 and 850 turboprop singles.
Aircraft
Sino delivers first customer SJ30, awaits production OK
One year after receiving FAA type certification for its SJ30 light jet, Sino Swearingen delivered the first customer airplane to Doug Jaffe of San Antonio,
Arabesk makes airlines’ ops more efficient
Next month will see the formal launch of Arabesk, a network of eight Arab and North African airlines aiming to pool their efforts to be more efficient.
UAE protects its borders with UAV surveillance
In accordance with heightened security risks and the United Arab Emirates’ aggressive pursuit of high-tech solutions, the country’s UAV Research and Techno
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avro RJs get new life as corporate steeds
BAE Systems is making another push to promote executive and corporate shuttle applications for its out-of-production 146/Avro RJ series of regional a
Aircraft
UAE’s F-16s almost equal futuristic JSF
The Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60 operated by the United Arab Emirates air force could be described as military aviation’s version of a “missing link.” Its
Aircraft
Exports of Beriev amphib follow foreign approvals
The Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (Knaapo) has launched series production of the six-seat Be-103 light amphibious aircraft.
Etihad airways gets first 777-300ER in January
Etihad Airways will take delivery of its first 777-300ER on January 6, almost three months later than originally planned.
LHT supports Emirates
Emirates Airline and Lufthansa Technik subsidiary Hawker Pacific signed a contract here yesterday covering exchange, overhaul and support of the landing ge
Business booms for Farnborough
Business is booming for Farnborough International, the company formed by the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) at the beginning of this y
Aircraft
Aero Vodochody pushes L159 sales
Aero Vodochody is demonstrating its L-159B advanced jet trainer at Dubai 2005 in a dynamic flight display, nurturing continuing hopes of sales in the regio
FBOs
Jet Aviation opens Dubai FBO grandly
Jet Aviation held the official grand opening of its new Dubai FBO and maintenance center Sunday night in front of local dignitaries and officials.
Aircraft
Boeing offers BBJ 3 based on 737-900ER; mulling 787 BBJ
Boeing Business Jets is ready to offer a BBJ 3 based on the biggest and longest-range member of the new generation 737 family, the 737-900ER, and is about
Aircraft
American VLJ to be built for Eastern Europeans
Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing (TAM) has concluded an agreement with Oregon-based Epic Aircraft to license-build the Epic Jet and market it in East Europe.
Aircraft
Embraer AEW&C makes global debut
On Sunday night a Brazilian air force Embraer EMB-145 ANEW&C landed at the Dubai airshow to make the type’s first appearance outside South America, at the
Former Iraqi PM visits the show
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi toured the Dubai airshow yesterday, and hinted at major purchases in the future to rebuild his nation’s aviation ba
New technology from Thales could revolutionize fighter pilot training
Thales has developed a new product called “interactive embedded simulation” that could very well become a new industry benchmark in training and simulation
