All General aviation articles – Page 216
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NewsAviastar banned from passenger transport after Tu-204 crash
Russian authorities have banned the carrier Aviastar-Tu from transporting passengers as an investigation opens into the crash of a Tupolev Tu-204
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Commissioning Change
As the new European Commission takes office, airline bodies continue to urge action to tackle the current crisis
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GPS spoofing by terrorists could 'take aviation by surprise'
A subtle form of navigation signal jamming, in the hands of terrorists or criminals, could affect GPS satellite navigation in a way that could disrupt all...
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NewsAviastar Tu-204 crashes on approach to Moscow
All the crew members on board a Russian-operated Tupolev Tu-204 have survived after the twin-jet crashed outside of Moscow. The aircraft, from the...
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Air China acquires majority stake in Shenzhen Airlines
Air China has become the majority stakeholder in Shenzhen Airlines, after it purchased additional capital in the company with 682 million yuan ($100 million).
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US Airlines consider more joint purchasing schemes for alternative fuels
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) is considering at least two more alternative fuel purchasing agreements this year after developing two memorandums...
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FAA looks to expand customised PBN procedures in metro areas
The US FAA plans to deploy expert groups at "metroplexes" around the country to optimise performance-based navigation (PBN) procedures to expand capacity...
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Armed robbers attack BA franchise Comair's head office
South African regional carrier Comair's headquarters has been subjected to an armed robbery attempt today, but the airline indicates that no-one was injured. While...
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Dassault notches record Falcon deliveries despite haemorrhaging orders
Dassault Aviation delivered a record number of Falcon business jets in 2009, but cancellations far outweighed new orders as fractional ownership provider NetJets scrapped 65 post-2014 deliveries.
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NewsIridium may yet make its mark in aircraft cabin connectivity
Iridium is looking at ways to provide the aviation community with a seamless upgrade path to obtain enhanced voice and data services after it launches its...
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FSF calls for regional air accident investigation boards but rejects proposed European model
The Flight Safety Foundation and the European Regions Airline Association are supporting the creation of regional multinational, independent air accident...
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NAJet 'Go' for single-pilot Eclipse 500 charter
Charleston-based North American Jet has received US Federal Aviation Administration approval to fly its fleet of 10 Eclipse 500 very light jets in single-pilot...
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Runway safety incidents may be responding to treatment
In the third year since it launched its runway safety initiative, Flight Safety Foundation runway safety results appear to have improved for 2009.
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Evektor prepares EV-55 for 30 March roll-out
Czech aircraft manufacturer Evektor is gearing up to roll out the first EV-55 Outback twin-engined turboprop on 30 March from its base in Kunovice
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Blended wing body is NASA's green focus
NASA hopes new research can realise the huge fuel savings promised by a radical shift from traditional airframe shapes
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Glass cockpits: fewer accidents, more fatal
A two-year study by the US National Transportation Safety Board reveals that a target group of light general aviation aircraft with digital "glass cockpits"...
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Malaysia puts faith in King Airs
Malaysia is relying on Beechcraft King Air aircraft to fulfil its immediate needs for surveillance aircraft. The air force has four King Airs, that...
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Dassault revamps global service centre network
Dassault Aviation has completed a major review of its company owned and authorised service centre network...
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India's Taj Air adds two new aircraft
Indian charter operator Taj Air has added two new aircraft to its fleet - a Dassault Falcon 2000LX business jet and a Piaggio P180 Avanti II twin turboprop
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NewsEBAA calls on US border agency to extend pre-clearance offering for business aircraft
The European Business Aviation Association is calling on the US Customs and Border Protection agency to extend its pre-clearance approval to all business aircraft operations at Shannon airport in Ireland.