All articles by Alan Dron – Page 6
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NewsContinental to appeal 'absurd' verdict in Concorde trial
Continental Airlines will appeal today's verdict by a French court that holds both the airline and a mechanic guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the July...
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Research suggests boost for business operators
Market activity in high-value business sectors such as investment banking is growing again, giving hope to business aviation operators, according to a new report.
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NewsBA faces further round of cabin crew strikes
British Airways faces a fresh round of strikes by cabin crew after their union today announced plans for a new ballot for industrial action. The joint...
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BA and Iberia shareholders approve merger
British Airways and Iberia shareholders have approved plans for their merger following meetings in London and Madrid today. The crucial meetings were...
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Lufttransport becomes first European Dornier 228NG operator
RUAG has handed over the second Dornier 228NG regional turboprop at a ceremony at its Oberpfaffenhofen, Bavaria, plant.
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NewsAirbus reveals A320 NEO plans
Airbus has offered a glimpse of its proposed A320 New Engine Option (NEO) - which appears to leave International Aero Engines out in the cold.
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Russia emergency situations ministry re-equipment plan continues
Russian Helicopters plans to deliver five Kamov Ka-32A11BCs to Russia's emergency situations ministry in 2011-12 ...
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NewsBAE Systems confirms partners for MFTS bid
BAE Systems' bid to become fixed-wing aircraft service provider for the UK's Military Flying Training System (MFTS) has taken a step forward, with the signing...
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EasyJet targets business travellers with flexible fares
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) EasyJet has made a significant modification to its business model with the launch of a flexible fare specifically aimed at business...
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WORLD AIRLINERS: Order trickle continues for in-production widebodies
Delays to the Boeing 787 have boosted orders for other twin-aisle types, but the Airbus A340 seems to be near the end of its life
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Falling executive jet residuals present credit conundrum: Foley
Potential buyers of pre-owned executive jets are continuing to find financial obstacles in their path to purchasing their chosen aircraft, despite the apparent...
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NewsPICTURE: Enhanced Merlin takes to the air
The first upgraded AgustaWestland Merlin Mk2 helicopter has made its initial flight two months ahead of schedule ...
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B/E Aerospace buys Satair's fastener business
US cabin interiors and fasteners specialist B/E Aerospace is buying the aerospace fastener distribution business of Denmark's Satair for approximately $162...
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NewsNBAA: BBJ gets first certification for eXConnect
As part of the installation agreement, Panasonic will use the privately owned BBJ for ongoing testing and validation, as well as for live demonstrations.
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European MROs gear up for 787
Preparations to maintain the innovative 787 are well under way as European airlines get ready to receive the Dreamliner
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Top 100: Kongsberg increases links with JSF
IN JUST two years, Kongsberg Group has climbed 23 places in the Top 100, with a rise of 12 positions in the past 12 months. Led by Walter Qvam since...
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Top 100: Chemring flares business burns brightly
CHEMRING Group has continued its steady progress up the Top 100 table this year through a mixture of organic growth and acquisitions. The Fareham,...
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Top 100: Martin-Baker branches out
EJECTION seat specialist Martin-Baker enters the Top 100 at 99 by virtue of a solid 23.3% jump in sales in 2009. "Overall growth and the commencement...
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Business aviation in brief
Embraer CAE Training Services' first Phenom 300 full-flight simulator, at CAE's centre in Dallas, Texas, has been certificated.
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US Coast Guard adds to Ocean Sentry fleet
The US Coast Guard is adding to its fleet of Airbus Military CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft with an order for three.