airNEWS: 2012/02/13
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Surpasses 600 aircraft STC ... (VERT) February12, 2012) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they have now surpassed 600 aircraft STC installations in the United States.
Ups and downs for early flyers (STUF) "In reality, it was a glider attached to a buggy by a long rope," says Graham Parsons in his article, "Cleared to Land: Early Days of Aviation in Palmerston
CEH: Negotiations Begin For CA Leaded AVgas Settlement (AVWE) By Glenn Pew, Contributing Editor, Video Editor Center for Environmental Health (CEH) director of research, Caroline Cox, told AVweb Thursday that aviation
Stopping MANPADS Proliferation (NWSV) 02 11 2012 Stopping MANPADS Proliferation In the wrong hands, shoulder fired anti aircraft missiles threaten passenger air travel, the commercial aviation
26 countries jointly boycott EU 'carbon tax' (ENGL) 21 to discuss about dealing with the European Union's unilateral Aviation Carbon Emission Trading System. All of the countries expressed that the EU's
NCAA Case Against BA, Virgin Atlantic Dismissed (ALLA) After sitting for about three weeks the judicial appeal panel set up by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to investigate the N37.6 billion ($235
FG May Pay Hydro US 6 Million Debt From BASA Fund (ALLA) Last year, the High Court Sitting in Lagos ordered the garnishee of the bank accounts of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and that of the Nigeria
Major Air Crashes Traced to Runway Operations (ALLA) By Chinedu Eze, 10 February 2012 The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr Harold Demuren has said that many air accidents
New Government scheme means millions more British tourists protected (_TRV) The new Civil Aviation Bill going through Parliament also suggests customers should receive a certificate confirming whether they are ATOL protected a
Boeing's New ETOPS Offering Brings Asia Closer to the Rest of the ... (ONLA) Boeing expects the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue approval for Rolls Royce powered 777s to fly 330 minute ETOPS missions by the end of
Pilots Hail ICAO Panel Action to Safeguard Lithium Battery ... (MARK) Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), lauded the Dangerous Goods Panel of the International Civil Aviation Organization
Russian Helicopters Display Mi 171A2 in the USA (ROTO) The new model is based on the Mi 171A1 one of the most advanced modifications in terms of safety in the Mi 8/17 family produced by Ulan Ude Aviation
Defying Weak Economy, GE To Go on Hiring, Plant Building Spree (TMSI) GE's forays into aviation are typical of the storyline being weaved by that surge in manufacturing. After going through a labor streamlining process during
Two airplanes nearly collide at Metropolitan 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.
Rolls Royce opens largest Asia facility in Singapore (CPST) engine giant Rolls Royce opened its largest Asian facility in Singapore on Monday as it looks to capitalize on the region's booming aviation sector.
Cockpit view of a C 130 Hercules (EXAM) While standing inside a C 130, hosted by the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte, Pulley was listening with acute attentiveness as the Commander answered
Russia re launching An 70 joint production with Ukraine (KPST) Zelin also said that the armed forces would become mobile only if the military transport aviation gets a proper fleet of aircraft.
EU open to talks, but won't scrap carbon tax policy (TMST) We're ready to negotiate within our framework, Siim Kallas, European Commission vice president and transport commissioner, said at an aviation conference
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
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