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FAA to consider comments on ADS-B NPRM

March 3 is the final date by which the user community can file its comments on the FAA’s Oct.

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February 27, 2008

Bombardier, AVIC close to deal

Bombardier Aerospace expects to conclude negotiations soon with Chinese state aerospace conglomerate AVIC I on the terms of an agreement under which the Ca

February 27, 2008

With engines running, Superjet poised for flight

The Powerjet SaM146 turbofan chosen to power the Sukhoi Superjet 100 finished the first phase of flight testing on the program’s Ilyushin Il-76LL testbed e

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February 27, 2008

ATR preps for record production rate

ATR plans to deliver more than 60 new aircraft this year and expand production capacity to answer a surge in demand for its regional turboprops, while incr

February 27, 2008

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‘Jump jet’ gets drafted for civilian flying duty

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February 27, 2008

In 2007, deliveries of business aircraft surged

General aviation manufacturers enjoyed another record-breaking year last year, with billings totaling $21.9 billion, up 16.5 percent from the previous year

February 26, 2008

Crossair executives indicted for homicide by neglect

A Swiss federal prosecutor last month indicted six former managers of defunct regional airline Crossair for homicide by neglect in connection with the cras

February 26, 2008

Mode-S Flight ID Capability Finally Being Realized

A Lufthansa Boeing 737 recently became the first aircraft to use Mode S capability to transmit its radar identification (flight ID), without the use of sec

ATC

February 26, 2008

This helo cockpit takes a backseat to no bizjet

Visiting Honeywell’s new corporate AW139 medium-twin helicopter at the AgustaWestland booth (No.

ATC

February 25, 2008

This show will shatter all records, predicts Zuccaro

“This year’s Heli-Expo is a rousing success before we even open the doors,” said HAI president Matt Zuccaro at a press conference just before the ribbon-cu

February 24, 2008

Forecasts see helo demand close to OEM capacity

With a new generation of light single-engine helicopters on the horizon, continued strong demand for twins and aggressive fleet replacement plans worldwide

February 23, 2008

CMC Electronics Wins Another Defense Contract

Canadian avionics house CMC Electronics will supply its integrated Cockpit 4000 suite for the 40 KT-1C basic trainers that Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)

February 22, 2008

F-15 Fatigue Not What It Was Cracked Up To Be

The F-15 structural fatigue problem is much less serious than had been supposed.

February 21, 2008

U.S. Navy Surveillance Decision Due Soon

The U.S.

February 21, 2008

Boeing Makes C-130 Upgrade Progress

Two U.S.

February 21, 2008

Israeli Air Force Defends Air Strikes Against Terrorists

In a fascinating presentation at the Global Air Power Conference in Singapore in mid-February, Israeli Air Force (IAF) commander Maj.

February 21, 2008

Confusion Over Algeria’s New Fighters

The MiG company denied a Russian newspaper report that Algeria wants to return 15 MiG-29 fighters that were supplied in late 2006.

February 21, 2008

FAA Cuts Red Tape for Air Traffic Controller Hiring

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop

ATC

February 21, 2008

BAE outsources some spares inventory

As part of a wide-ranging rationalization of its global spares support business, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft (BAERA) has transferred all its Jetstream 31

February 20, 2008

EcoPower proves the value of clean engines

Pratt & Whitney expects to triple the number of engines it washes under its EcoPower program this year, claiming the fuel-saving cleaning process has b

Engines

February 20, 2008

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FAA to consider comments on ADS-B NPRM

March 3 is the final date by which the user community can file its comments on the FAA’s Oct.

Bombardier, AVIC close to deal

Bombardier Aerospace expects to conclude negotiations soon with Chinese state aerospace conglomerate AVIC I on the terms of an agreement under which the Ca

With engines running, Superjet poised for flight

The Powerjet SaM146 turbofan chosen to power the Sukhoi Superjet 100 finished the first phase of flight testing on the program’s Ilyushin Il-76LL testbed e

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ATR plans to deliver more than 60 new aircraft this year and expand production capacity to answer a surge in demand for its regional turboprops, while incr

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‘Jump jet’ gets drafted for civilian flying duty

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Crossair executives indicted for homicide by neglect

A Swiss federal prosecutor last month indicted six former managers of defunct regional airline Crossair for homicide by neglect in connection with the cras

Mode-S Flight ID Capability Finally Being Realized

A Lufthansa Boeing 737 recently became the first aircraft to use Mode S capability to transmit its radar identification (flight ID), without the use of sec

This helo cockpit takes a backseat to no bizjet

Visiting Honeywell’s new corporate AW139 medium-twin helicopter at the AgustaWestland booth (No.

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With a new generation of light single-engine helicopters on the horizon, continued strong demand for twins and aggressive fleet replacement plans worldwide

CMC Electronics Wins Another Defense Contract

Canadian avionics house CMC Electronics will supply its integrated Cockpit 4000 suite for the 40 KT-1C basic trainers that Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)

F-15 Fatigue Not What It Was Cracked Up To Be

The F-15 structural fatigue problem is much less serious than had been supposed.

U.S. Navy Surveillance Decision Due Soon

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Boeing Makes C-130 Upgrade Progress

Two U.S.

Israeli Air Force Defends Air Strikes Against Terrorists

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Confusion Over Algeria’s New Fighters

The MiG company denied a Russian newspaper report that Algeria wants to return 15 MiG-29 fighters that were supplied in late 2006.

FAA Cuts Red Tape for Air Traffic Controller Hiring

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop

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As part of a wide-ranging rationalization of its global spares support business, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft (BAERA) has transferred all its Jetstream 31

EcoPower proves the value of clean engines

Pratt &amp; Whitney expects to triple the number of engines it washes under its EcoPower program this year, claiming the fuel-saving cleaning process has b

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