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All News

May 06, 2010

Sometimes, It's Good To Get A 'D'

Cessna Citation CJ4 Simulator Qualified To Level D By FAA

The FAA has qualified the first Citation CJ4 training simulator to Level D, Cessna announced this week. The simulator, owned and operated by FlightSafety International at its Wichita Citation training facility, is the first Citation simulator qualified under new federal simulator regulations.

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Cessna Announces Dates For New European Service Center

Also Unveils Plans For First European MSU

Cessna is set to begin construction of its new Citation Service Center in Valencia, Spain, in January of next year, they said Monday at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE).

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EBAA Launches Flight-Time Limitations Web Survey

Results Could Eventually Impact Aviation Regs For EU Pilots

The EBAA has launched a web-based survey on Flight Time Limitations (FTL) whose input will be used to help develop a tailored business aviation regulation for EU pilots.

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Hawker Beechcraft Plans MedAire Services On All New Aircraft

Medical Equipment, Training, And Access To Doctors Included In Purchase

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) plans to provide MedAire's medical equipment, medical training and 24/7 access to doctors to its customers on all new aircraft purchases. The program is scheduled to begin with aircraft deliveries this summer, the company said Monday at EBACE in Geneva.  

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Certification Testing Continues On GE Honda's HF120 Engine

Company Says It Is "Meeting Design Objectives" In All Categories

GE Honda Aero Engines continues to make steady progress toward certification of the HF120 engine. "The HF120 engine has demonstrated that it is meeting design objectives for thrust, fuel burn and operability," said Bill Dwyer, president of GE Honda Aero Engines.

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Dahar-Socata Delivers TBM 850 To Nigerian Aviation College

TBM Will Be Used For Advanced ATP Courses

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has taken delivery of a new TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft, Dahar-Socata announced Tuesday. The TBM will be used primarily for advanced airline transport pilot (ATP) training courses.

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Rebecca Johnson To Lead Gulfstream International Sales Team

Appointed Regional Vice President For Central South Europe

Gulfstream has tapped Rebecca Johnson to be a regional vice president in the company's International Sales division.  Her territory is central south Europe.

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First Arrival Of Gulfstream G150 At London City A Media Show

Airplane Recently Won Approval From London City Airport For Departures, Landings

A G150 aircraft made its first arrival at London City Airport Monday as part of a demonstration for London-based media. The mid-size business jet recently received approval from the London City Airport Operations and Control Department for landings and departures at the British airport.

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Royal Saudi Land Forces' Black Hawk Helicopters To Receive Upgrades A-To-L

Engine, Flight Controls, Avionics Will Be Brought Up To Date  

Sikorsky Aerospace Services has signed a contract with the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) to upgrade its fleet of BLACK HAWK helicopters from the UH-60 A model configuration to the more modern UH-60L aircraft configuration, the company said Monday

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Lombardo Sees 'Major Role' For Gulfstream Worldwide

Emerging Economies Will Drive Emerging Markets

At a news conference at the EBACE air show in Geneva this week, Gulfstream President Joe Lombardo told journalists that "The 10th anniversary of EBACE corresponds with the maturing of the international business-jet market, certainly in Europe, but also increasingly in emerging economies." 

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FAA Certified: AW139 Full Ice Protection System

EASA Gave FIPS The Nod Earlier This Year

The Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) for the AW139 medium twin helicopter has received FAA certification, AgustaWestland announced Wednesday. The FAA certification follows EASA certification which was issued in February of this year. TCAA (Canada) certification is expected soon.

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HBS Completes Engineering On Beechcraft 1900D Upgrade

First Installation Underway, Second Set For July

Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) said Wednesday that engineering is complete for the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Integrated Display System (IDS) upgrade on Beechcraft 1900D aircraft. The company's first article installation is well underway at its Wichita service center.

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