ARLINGTON, VA – The Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has marked a new milestone with the aerial refueling of a French Air Force E-3F AWACS radar aircraft, transferring more than 65,000 pounds of fuel during two missions. (more…)
Airbus Military A330 Tanker Marks New Milestone
February 3rd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - Airbus ~ News
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Garuda Indonesia Showcases Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 at Singapore Airshow
February 3rd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - Boeing
SINGAPORE – Garuda Indonesia is leveraging the 2010 Singapore Airshow this week to spotlight its new livery and interior decor, using a Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 with blended winglets as the platform. (more…)
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FAA Statement on NTSB Flight 3407 Report
February 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - FAA
WASHINGTON, DC – In the past year, the FAA has driven significant improvements in pilot professionalism, training, and background checks. We will soon publish proposed federal rules to prevent pilot fatigue and further improve training. (more…)
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NTSB Finds Captain’s Actions Led to Flight 3407 Crash
February 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - NTSB
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the captain of Colgan Air flight 3407 inappropriately responded to the activation of the stick shaker, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which the airplane did not recover. (more…)
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Bombardier Sells Bombardier 415 Amphibious Firefighting Aircraft
February 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - Bombardier
MONTREAL, QC – Bombardier Aerospace has announced the sale of Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft to an undisclosed customer. (more…)
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Gulfstream G150 Receives Approval for Steep Approach
February 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., announced today that the Gulfstream G150 aircraft has achieved steep approach certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency. (more…)
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WestJet Named to Corporate Culture Hall of Fame
February 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - Westjet
CALGARY, AB – WestJet today announced that it has been inducted into Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame at an awards gala hosted by Waterstone Human Capital. (more…)
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Boeing Moves 787 Dreamliner Fatigue Test Airframe to Testing Rig
February 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - Boeing
Boeing moves the 787 Dreamliner fatigue test airframe to its structural test rig on Sunday.
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Esterline CMC Electronics Supplies HUD and FMS for Pilatus PC-21 Fleet
February 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
Singapore Airshow Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) has been awarded a contract by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. to supply its head-up display (HUD) subsystem and latest generation flight management system (FMS) for the fleet of 25 PC-21 turboprop training aircraft selected by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence. (more…)
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Esterline CMC Electronics Selected for Cockpit Upgrade of Hawk Mk66 Trainers
February 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
Singapore Airshow – Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) has been selected by Patria, Finland, to perform a glass cockpit upgrade of the fleet of BAE Systems Hawk Mk66 advanced jet trainers for the Finnish Air Force, which purchased the 18 ex-Swiss Air Force aircraft in 2007 to add to its fleet of Hawk Mk51s. (more…)
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