All General aviation articles – Page 151
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Rotax, Rockwell Collins bring clout to small engines with 912iS
Engine manufacturer Rotax will this year begin delivering ASTM and certificated versions of a new four-stroke, four-cylinder piston 912iS engine, with monitoring capabilities typically found only in more advanced turbofan engines.
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NewsEpic files certification papers for E1000
Doug King, president of Epic Aircraft, says he has filed an application with the US Federal Aviation Administration to certificate a modified version of the company's single-engined LT turboprop, a key strategic step for the Bend, Oregon-based airframer.
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Rockwell forms JV with AVIC subsidiary for Comac C919 in China
Rockwell Collins and China Leihua Electronic Technology Research Institute (LETRI) have formed AVIC Leihua Rockwell Collins Avionics to develop, manufacture...
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NewsNetJets makes foray into China with local investors
Fractional ownership and charter company NetJets will take its first steps into China with a consortium of Chinese investors led by private equity firm Hony Capital and Fung Investments.
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IN FOCUS: What does changing consumer behaviour mean for air travel?
There was plenty of food for thought on how changing consumer behaviour will impact the travel experience and air travellers’ expectations at the recent Hamburg Aviation Conference. Here one of the conference organiser and aviation consultant Ursula Silling paints a picture of different personas to demonstrate how social media ...
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Business aircraft travel boom stimulates FBO growth
Growing demand for business aviation in northeast Asia is leading to more hub airports in the region to approve plans for fixed based operations (FBOs), or to expand facilities.
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NewsRussia struggles to stem low-visibility landing accidents
Russia's federal aviation safety authority is grappling with the problem of overconfidence in the cockpit as it seeks to curtail the risk of accidents during landings in low-visibility conditions.
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NewsHawker: investment signals faith in company
A much-needed capital injection by three new investors will give airframer Hawker Beechcraft additional time to recapitalise its operations in the midst...
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INTERIORS: Iacobucci brings trolleys in line with changes in aircraft interiors
Iacobucci says that it is presenting the dawn of a new era in flight trolleys on stand 7F20.
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INTERIORS: Dynamo drink cart gives airlines large weight and cost savings
Hoping to capitalise on the demand for lightweight products in aviation, Dynamo Drink Cart believes it can provide massive weight savings to airlines.
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INTERIORS: Gate Group says airlines moving towards regional cuisine
Gate Group, whose core business Gate Gourmet is one of the biggest brands in aviation catering, is out in force at the World Catering & Onboard Services...
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INTERIORS: MERU launches new seat for disabled children
UK-based charity Medical Engineering Resource Unit (MERU) has designed a new version of its "TravelChair" for disabled children. The safety seat can...
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INTERIORS: Starling shows child seat certificated for take-offs and landings
The world's first child's seat certificated for take-offs and landings in all configurations is being showcased at Aircraft Interiors Expo. Manufactured...
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INTERIORS: Thales seals Chinese IFE joint venture
In-flight entertainment and connectivity provider Thales signed a joint venture deal with China Electronics Technology Avionics during the show yesterday,...
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NewsKingfisher revises timetable, drops four major Indian cities
Beleaguered Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines has issued a revised summer timetable that sees its services to a number of major Indian cities - including...
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Africa remains primary concern for EU ramp inspectors
Latest full-year figures from Europe's foreign aircraft safety scheme show that the average number of findings per ramp inspection rose slightly but still stayed below unity.
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Current uncertainty in aviation finance is unprecedented: Ascend survey
A vast majority of airlines and lessors is being forced to secure new, alternative sources of finance to stay in business, according to a new survey by Ascend,...
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Indonesia acquires 20 aircraft for flight training academy
The Indonesian transport ministry has acquired a fleet of training aircraft for its flight training academy, STPI.
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INTERIORS: SkyMax allows passengers to smoke while getting trollied
Aircraft cabin product developer SkyMax is exhibiting a number of its latest innovations for aircraft cabins on stand 6B62.
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NewsCessna, AVIC to work together on Chinese-built business jets
Cessna and Chinese airframer AVIC have signed two strategic agreements to develop jointly general and business aviation aircraft in China. The agreements...