airNEWS: 2012/02/13
Newport council to make appointments (ARTI) City officials are shaking up the Newport Beach Aviation Committee and other citizens groups with long standing community members. Beginning at its regular
Pilot killed in Wilson County identified (MYSA) Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford said after the accident Friday that the Cessna 172's pilot had been on a pleasure flight.
India finalises contract with GE for 99 aircraft engines (HRDD) The only thing left before India signs the estimated $800 million deal with GE Aviation for 99 GE F414 engines now, is the clearance from the Cabinet
Kallas in Singapore (EURO) This tweet by Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas, posted shortly after he delivered a speech before the Aviation Leadership Summit being held in Singapore,
Airbus 'screwed up' on A380 cracks: CEO (EMIR) The European Aviation Safety Agency has ordered that all Airbus A380 planes be checked for wing cracks, although the aircraft maker insisted they did not
Airports Authority earmarks N32 billion for airports' expansion (AFRI) I know there are problems but with the support of the Minister of Aviation, the problems are surmountable. We have designed the new look but it will take 2
Schiphol airport reopens after bomb threat (MSNB) Authorities said that the operations at the airport, one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs, are back to normal after the incident led to the evacuation of
Starr Introduces Mentoring Program for Aviation Clients (JRLI) Starr Companies has launched a safety manager mentoring program for its Starr Aviation customers. The program utilizes a certified safety professional from
Heli Expo Takes On Industry Challenges (ONLA) by James Wynbrandt It's another landmark for Heli Expo. For the fourth year running, we've broken the record of every preceding year [in attendance and
Paper aeroplanes set to swoop on Kingston roundabout (GUAR) By Clare Buchanan A new sculpture that celebrates Kingston's aviation heritage has been given a flying start with a grant from the Mayor of London.
EADS could face big costs for A380 wing checks (MARK) s Airbus aircraft unit could face up to EUR100 million in costs for the wing checks at its A380 superjumbo demanded by European aviation safety authorities,
Smith Reynolds Airport awarded 1.85M for taxiway project (BIZJ) The state Division of Aviation has awarded Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston Salem $1.85 million in federal block grant funds for a taxiway improvement
Milestone Aviation Group Sign for 16 Eurocopter EC225 (SYSC) DALLAS, TX (Marketwire) 02/13/12 Milestone Aviation Group and Eurocopter today announced an order for 16 EC225 aircraft. These aircraft are valued
European Aviation Safety Agency Demands All A380 Jets be Checked ... (COMP) After hearing this, the European Aviation Safety Agency ordered all 68 Airbus A380s in operation to have their wings checked. These tiny cracks were found
Two airplanes nearly collide at Met Airport's runway (HRDB) The Aviation Investigation committee is already studying the case to find out what happened and who was responsible for the maneuvers.
Voterama in Congress, week ending Feb. 10, 2012 (DFLD) Federal Aviation Budget: Senators approved, 75 20, a federal aviation budget of $63.3 billion through September 2015. A yes vote was to send President Obama
Business travel holding up well: airline CEOs (NWSC) By Yvonne Chan Posted: 13 February 2012 2320 hrs That is the view of airline CEOs Channel NewsAsia spoke to at the Aviation Leadership Summit.
Newspaper: Swiss gov't ignored air force over jets (HRDN) showed that Rafale fighters, made by French company Dassault Aviation, or Eurofighters built by a European consortium, were the best overall performers.
HAL's Nashik airport to begin air cargo operations for exports (ILVE) The company has already received clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), and the air cargo operations are scheduled to begin from March
EADS Could Face EUR100 Million Costs For A380 Wing Checks Report (FOXB) FR) Airbus aircraft unit could face up to EUR100 million in costs for the wing checks at its A380 superjumbo demanded by European aviation safety
India, EU to resolve differences over move to tax air travel (PROF) India and the European Union today stuck to their respective stands on EU's move to tax air travel by including aviation in their Emissions Trading System
Etihad Airways to increase surcharges to take account of EU carbon ... (NWSG) Its aim is to mitigate the impact of climate change on aviation. Each airline is allowed to emit some carbon dioxide for free each year, but they will have
Milestone Aviation Orders 16 EC225s for Worldwide Leasing (TDYA) By Andrew Drwiega Milestone Aviation Group, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, has inked an agreement for 16 EC225sadding a sizable order to Eurocopter's
China Eastern Airlines Selects Rockwell Collins Systems (TDYA) avoiding inclement weather which is increasingly important as China's aviation infrastructure evolves and airline traffic increases in the region.
Du Pont Co. could fetch over USD 4bln for its Performance ... (TALK) General Electric Co. also announced details of the expansion of its Aviation business in 2012, including investing USD 580mln in the expansion of its
GE Aviation plans 580M US expansion (BIZJ) General Electric Co. plans to add engineers and expand its aviation production in the US, the company announced at the start of a four day event with
Airbus 'screwed up' on A380 cracks (EMIR) The European Aviation Safety Agency has ordered that all Airbus A380 planes be checked for wing cracks, although the aircraft maker insisted they did not
Editorial: Time to get serious on aviation funding (MLVE) 25, 2012 If you want to know just how dysfunctional Washington has become, you need look no further than to the funding of the Federal Aviation
GE Aviation in Evendale booming, adding jobs (FOX1) s southwest Ohio based aviation business reports strong demand and is adding jobs, with growing investment from GE. The GE Aviation unit based in the
COMAC C919 aircraft 2012 work meeting hold in Beijing (JECC) assembly manufacturing, customer service, aviation operations, financial leasing, maintenance, modification, subcontracted production.
Malaysia based AirAsia hopes to make Singapore a regional hub (TDYO) SINGAPORE Malaysia based AirAsia hopes to get clearance this year from Singapore aviation authorities to fly to more destinations from Singapore.
Hailey Airport Has Options, Consultants Say (MAGI) The Airport Authority was forced to examine how to improve the present airport's reliability after the Federal Aviation Administration backed away from
Bellingham can teach Everett a thing or two about travel (HNET) As our county awaits a Federal Aviation Administration ruling on whether airlines can come to Paine Field we've been waiting more than a year I won't
All Metal Safety First Products Save Mechanics from Injury (ONLA) 4406) has been providing its products to the aviation industry for more than a decade. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of Safety First
Honeywell Offers Mixed Forecast for New Helicopter Sales (ONLA) As with other segments in the aviation industry, China is expected to be a strong contributor to broader demand for rotorcraft as the country continues to
PMA TT Straps for Bell Rangers (ONLA) as well as STCs from the European Aviation Safety Association (EASA), Brazil's Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil (ANAC) and Transport Canada.
Three hurt in crash of small plane at Dane Co. airport (NWS8) He said the three people aboard the Socata TBM 700 general aviation plane all walked away from the crash, but two were taken to a hospital only as a
Smith Reynolds awarded 1.85 million in federal block grant funds (JRLN) Smith Reynolds Airport has been awarded $1.85 million in federal block grant money from the NC Division of Aviation for a taxiway improvement project.
Meghalaya waives aviation fuel tax to encourage flights (TWOC) By IANS, Shillong : Meghalaya has waived off tax on aviation fuel to encourage airlines to operate from Shillong airport, increasing connectivity and
GE to hire 5000 veterans over the next 5 years (WQOW) GE said Monday that its "Hire Our Heroes" partnership will help match veterans with jobs, while its aviation unit will add more than 400 new manufacturing
Strong winds push plane off runway in Batanes (NWSI) Ramon Guico III, president of WCC Aviation Co., which operates the Sky Pasada, said no one was hurt when the twin engine, short range LET 410 was dragged by
Today's small cap stocks to watch (TMAL) ACE Aviation Holdings Inc. ACE.BT, ACE.AT today reported full year and fourth quarter results for 2011 and announced its intention to seek shareholder
Bomb threat disrupts Dutch airport (NWS_) Authorities said the operations at the airport one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs are back to normal after the incident led to the evacuation of two
Ohio based GE Aviation booming, adding jobs (GZTL) s southwest Ohio based aviation business reports strong demand and is adding jobs, with growing investment from GE. The GE Aviation unit based in the
GE Aviation Expands Its U.S. Network of Operations (SYSC) With its global business base growing, GE Aviation is expanding its manufacturing and research & development footprints in the United States with three new
GE Announces It Will Hire 5000 Veterans Over The Next Five Years (BUSI) General Electric Co. announced Monday that it's investing $580 million gto expand its aviation business, and to help it meet its goals, the company will be
GE Aviation plans 580M expansion, 400 new jobs in US (BIZJ) General Electric Co. plans to add engineers an expand its aviation production in the US, the company announced at the start of a four day event with
IATA asks UN to intervene in EU carbon scheme (COMP) He added that it was the job of the UN's aviation standards agency, the International Civil Aviation Organisation to broker a resolution.
Opening of New A380 Maintenance Hangar at Lufthansa Technik ... (AVIA) Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, LAN Chile and AirAsia X. It has about 20 approvals from aviation authorities including the American FAA and the European EASA.
ACE Aviation seeks approval to windup (BUSI) ACE Aviation Holdings Inc., the former parent company of Air Canada, said Friday it would seek approval from its shareholders to wind up its operations.
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