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Friday, August 31, 2007
Rolls-Royce wins $400m share of Tiger Airways V2500 order
By FlyingNews @ 3:07 PM :: 105 Views :: 0 Comments :: Aircraft Engines
Rolls-Royce has won business worth up to $400 million as its share of an order for V2500 engines and aftermarket services from Singapore’s Tiger Airways. The contract covers a fleet of up to 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft.

The airline already operates a fleet of nine V2500-powered A320s on routes to the rest of South East Asia and Australia.
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Embraer Begins Modernization of 35 AMX Jets of the Brazilian Air Force
By FlyingNews @ 2:51 PM :: 122 Views :: 0 Comments :: Military Aviation
Embraer received the first AMX jet from the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) to have its systems and technology updated. The goal of the modernization project for the AMX jets, called A-1 by the FAB, is to keep the fleet of 53 on active duty for another 20 years. The AMX is one of the most efficient combat planes in activity in the country and was manufactured by Embraer from 1989 to 2000.

The upgrading of the AMX will incorporate the most advanced avionics systems, weaponry and sensors, and most of the components used are made in Brazil. Thus, the aircraft will achieve the same operational level as the most advanced combat planes available on the market.
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Boeing, Xiamen Airlines Identify 25-Airplane Next-Generation 737 Order
By FlyingNews @ 2:46 PM :: 112 Views :: 0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines, Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Xiamen Airlines today identified the Xiamen, China-based carrier as the customer for 25 Next-Generation 737-800s listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site in early August. The order is worth $1.9 billion at 2007 average list prices.

"This order of 25 737-800s plus 10 purchase rights allows us to simplify our fleet with the most cost-efficient and superior-performance airplane in its class," said Yang Guanghua, president, Xiamen Airlines. "The Boeing 737 will help us meet our goal of reducing operating costs and increasing return on investment for our shareholders. Additionally, with their passenger-pleasing interior, the new 737s will carry our customers in utmost comfort on all our domestic routes."
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Second Bell 429 Joins Flight Test Program
By FlyingNews @ 2:37 PM :: 133 Views :: 0 Comments :: Helicopters
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today released photos of the second 429 prototype on its maiden flight.

Bill Stromberg, executive director of the 429 program stated, "The 429 development program continues to meet or exceed all the requirements we put in front of it. This second aircraft will allow us to increase the pace of our test program as we progress towards our first deliveries late next year. We completed safety of flight testing and expansion of the flight envelope about one month faster than anticipated and didn't encounter unexpected design issues in this testing. The two aircraft will depart in September for hot and high testing in Colorado and Arizona and first flight by pilots from the certification authorities."
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
Eurocopter delivers first U.S. UH-72A Made Lakota (civil EC145)
By FlyingNews @ 3:49 PM :: 123 Views :: 0 Comments :: Helicopters
American Eurocopter, the American subsidiary of the Eurocopter Group has been granted production authorization for UH-72A and EC145 helicopters, enabling these rotary-wing aircraft to be U.S.-made for military and civilian customers.

Eurocopter is supplying the UH-72A Lakota as the U.S. Army’s new Light Utility Helicopter, via EADS North America as a prime contractor. The civilian version of this helicopter (EC145) has become the rotary-wing aircraft of choice for a growing number of medical airlift, law enforcement and corporate customers.
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
Boeing, Norwegian Air Shuttle Sign Order for 42 Next-Generation 737s
By FlyingNews @ 3:46 PM :: 89 Views :: 0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines, Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and low-fare carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA today announced an order for 42 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $3.1 billion at list prices. The airline has secured purchase rights for an additional 42 737-800s.

Today's order is the largest ever from any Scandinavian carrier and is the largest European order this year for the 737. This direct purchase comes on top of Norwegian's recent decision to add 11 Boeing 737-800s to its fleet through lease agreements. All of the 737-800s, including those on lease, will be fitted with advanced-technology Blended Winglets, which reduce aerodynamic drag and therefore reduce fuel consumption and related carbon emissions by 3 to 5 percent.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Pratt & Whitney Awarded Production Contract for F135 Engines
By FlyingNews @ 1:02 PM :: 90 Views :: 0 Comments :: Aircraft Engines
Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company, was awarded a $60 million production contract for F135 engines to power the F-35 Lightning II. This contract is for long lead-time material covering sixteen F135 engines supporting twelve production F-35 aircraft for Low Rate Initial Production 2 (LRIP 2). LRIP 2 includes six conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) engines, six short-takeoff/vertical-landing (STOVL) propulsion systems and two spares per variant.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Hawker 750 First Flight
By FlyingNews @ 12:45 PM :: 177 Views :: 0 Comments :: Business Flying, Business Aircraft Manufacturers
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) achieved first flight of the Hawker 750 the newest member of the Hawker family on August 23, 2007. The Hawker 750 is another evolution of the world’s best-selling, mid-size Hawker 800-series providing Hawker Beechcraft Corporation with the largest cabin in the light-medium-size segment.

“First flight of a new model to the market is always an exciting time,” said Brad Hatt, president Commercial Sales. “The Hawker 750 opens a whole new market for us and with a strong backlog already in place, we’re anxious to start deliveries.”
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Gulfstream Large-Cabin Business Jets Deemed Capable Of Flying Extended Ranges
By FlyingNews @ 12:31 PM :: 134 Views :: 0 Comments :: Business Flying, Business Aircraft Manufacturers
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recently determined that all four Gulfstream large-cabin aircraft models – the G550, G500, G450 and G350 – are capable of flying routes that are up to 180 minutes from an emergency or diversion airport. This recent engineering approval, which adds 60 additional minutes, translates into an additional 380 nautical miles that an aircraft can fly from the nearest airport. It also affirms that these aircraft are capable of flying Extended Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) routes.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
American Eurocopter Receives FAA Production Authority for U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota and EC145 Commercial Helicopters
By FlyingNews @ 12:13 PM :: 116 Views :: 0 Comments :: Helicopters
Arlington, Virginia; Columbus, Mississippi, August 29, 2007 – The American Eurocopter business unit of EADS North America has been granted production authorization for UH-72A and EC145 helicopters, enabling these rotary-wing aircraft to be U.S.-made for military and civilian customers.

EADS North America is supplying the UH-72A Lakota as the U.S. Army’s new Light Utility Helicopter, while its civilian EC145 version has become the rotary-wing aircraft of choice for a growing number of medical airlift, law enforcement and corporate customers.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
NRL Developing Space "Tow Truck" Technology For Satellite Operations
By FlyingNews @ 6:32 PM :: 142 Views :: 0 Comments :: Aerospace
The Naval Research Laboratory's Naval Center for Space Technology has achieved a key milestone toward the development of autonomous servicing of unaided spacecraft. Working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), NRL has developed, tested and ground-demonstrated guidance and control algorithms to allow a robotic servicing vehicle to autonomously rendezvous and dock with customer satellites not pre-designed for docking.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Boeing Awarded $19.9 Million Contract to Support U.S. Army Apache Helicopters
By FlyingNews @ 6:28 PM :: 89 Views :: 0 Comments :: Helicopters
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a $19.9 million U.S. Army contract modification to expand its support of the Apache Reliability and Safety Recapitalization program.

The Recap program, based in Mesa, Ariz., provides the U.S. Army with a kit of 24 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter components that have been overhauled and upgraded to improve reliability as measured by mean time between removals. The parts include the main rotor head, the transmission, gear boxes and much of the helicopter's drivetrain. Boeing is working continuously to increase the parts' reliability and safety as the Army's Apache fleet flies at an accelerated rate in ongoing operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Monday, August 27, 2007
Northrop Grumman Completes Acquisition of Scaled Composites, LLC
By FlyingNews @ 2:57 PM :: 112 Views :: 0 Comments :: Aerospace, Business Aircraft Manufacturers, Small Aircraft Manufacturers
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced today that it has completed a transaction that increases its ownership in Scaled Composites, LLC from approximately 40 percent to 100 percent.

Scaled Composites is an aerospace and specialty composites development company located in Mojave, Calif., with broad experience in vehicle design, tooling, and manufacturing; specialty composite structure design, analysis and fabrication; and developmental flight test.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Newest BLACK HAWK Helicopter to Demonstrate Capabilities in First Visit to Poland
By FlyingNews @ 2:55 PM :: 109 Views :: 0 Comments :: Military Aviation, Helicopters
The latest Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. BLACK HAWK helicopter will perform an aerial demonstration and be put on static display at the Radom and MSPO air shows in early September. This will be the first time the aircraft has flown in Poland. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Spectators and military personnel will have the opportunity to view the technological and flight capabilities of a UH-60M, the newest BLACK HAWK helicopter, which Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is currently producing for the U.S. Army. The aircraft will fly during demonstrations at the Radom Air Show on Sept. 1 and during the 15th Annual Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce, Poland, from Sept. 3-6.

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Monday, August 27, 2007
General Electric Company To Acquire Walter Engines a.s.
By FlyingNews @ 2:53 PM :: 108 Views :: 0 Comments :: Aircraft Engines
General Electric Company (GE) has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Walter Engines a.s. based in Prague, the Czech Republic. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, will be completed upon receipt of various regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

"Walter Engines will broaden GE's capabilities in the small turboprop segment of aviation," said Scott Donnelly, president and chief executive officer of GE Aviation, division of General Electric. "Walter Engines has a strong heritage and an outstanding customer base. GE seeks to expand upon Walter's capabilities as we look forward to operating a growth business in the Czech Republic."
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Monday, August 27, 2007
COLUMBIA RECALLS FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEES
By FlyingNews @ 2:47 PM :: 91 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Aviation, Small Aircraft Manufacturers
Last week, Garmin resumed deliveries of its G1000 avionics suite to Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing and other manufacturers. Columbia responded by immediately recalling approximately 75 of the employees it was forced to furlough earlier this month when Garmin suddenly suspended deliveries due to a manufacturing problem. The Company recalled an additional 106 employees this week and will continue to recall furloughed employees as the production line advances.
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Monday, August 27, 2007
EgyptAir buys up to eight wide-body Airbus aircraft
By FlyingNews @ 2:38 PM :: 101 Views :: 0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines, Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers
EgyptAir, headquartered in Cairo has signed a firm contract to buy five A330-200 wide-body aircraft with an option for an additional three.

"Expanding our fleet with the Airbus A330-200 will allow EgyptAir to continue its impressive route network growth which now numbers over 60 international destinations in over 43 countries. The A330-200 aircraft with its very low costs, reliability and cabin comfort suites our expansion needs and will also fit in well with our existing fleet of Airbus aircraft", said Atef Abd El Hamid, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company
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Friday, August 24, 2007
Textron to pay $4.6 mln to settle kickback probe
By FlyingNews @ 8:08 PM :: 98 Views :: 0 Comments :: Business Aircraft Manufacturers, Small Aircraft Manufacturers

Textron Inc , which makes products like Bell helicopters and Cessna corporate jets, agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle oil-for-food kickback investigations and charges, U.S. regulators said on Thursday.

The company agreed to pay more than $3.5 million to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It also agreed to pay a $1.15 million fine as part of the Department of Justice's investigation into the United Nations oil-for-food program.



You can read the article here.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Boeing Converted Freighters Help Aeroflot Cargo Extend Life of MD-11 Fleet
By FlyingNews @ 2:09 PM :: 113 Views :: 0 Comments :: Air Cargo
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is helping Aeroflot-Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing cargo market demands by converting two MD-11 passenger airplanes into freighters and updating their flight deck features and cargo-handling system so that they are consistent across Aeroflot-Cargo's fleet.

"These aircraft represent a very substantial investment. By putting them in the hands of the original manufacturer for conversion, we can extend the life of the aircraft and maximize their capabilities," said Aeroflot-Cargo General Director Andrey Goryashko. "The Boeing Converted Freighter program gives us the confidence and support that we expect with a new airplane while allowing us to make the most of the fleet we already have."
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Friday, August 24, 2007
KC-30 Tanker Aerial Refueling Boom System Successfully Completes Electrostatic Discharge Tests
By FlyingNews @ 10:21 AM :: 135 Views :: 0 Comments :: Military Aviation
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) KC-30 Tanker advanced Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) has passed another key technical milestone with the successful completion of electrostatic discharge tests.

The tests involved an instantaneous electrical charge of 200,000 volts on the boom's nozzle, simulating the arc that could be produced when the ARBS makes contact with a receiver aircraft during in-flight refueling. The evaluations were performed with a fully functional ARBS being developed by Northrop Grumman KC-30 Team member EADS and installed on an A310 demonstrator aircraft.
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Friday, August 24, 2007
Boeing, Atlant-Soyuz Identify Next-Generation 737 Order at Moscow Air Show
By FlyingNews @ 10:06 AM :: 91 Views :: 0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines, Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Atlant-Soyuz announced today at the 2007 Moscow Air Show that the Moscow-based carrier is the customer for four Next Generation 737-700s. The order, worth $249 million at 2007 list prices, was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site in 2006 and is accounted for in 2006 order totals.

Atlant-Soyuz is one of the largest charter carriers in Russia. Currently the airline offers scheduled domestic and international charter flights from its base airport, Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport. Atlant-Soyuz is an official carrier for the Government of Moscow.
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
Russian air show (MAKS 2007)
By FlyingNews @ 1:39 PM :: 114 Views :: 0 Comments :: Flying Events
CNET has an article about the MAKS 2007 airshow. They have a bunch of photographs from the show. Just visit this link:

http://news.com.com/Photos+Russian+air+show+aims+high/2300-11397_3-6204037.html?tag=nefd.lede
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Bolt pierced fuel tank of 737 that exploded, officials say
By FlyingNews @ 11:16 AM :: 111 Views :: 0 Comments :: Flying Accidents
The Seattle Times is reporting that a bolt caused the fire of the 737.

Investigators today found that a bolt had pierced the fuel tank of a Taiwanese jetliner that caught fire after landing in Japan, forcing all 165 people aboard to evacuate the plane seconds before it exploded, officials said.

A fuel leak through that hole likely caused Monday's fire on the China Airlines Boeing 737-800, said Kazushige Daiki, chief investigator at Japan's Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission.


You can read the article here.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Colgan Air Inc. Pilots Reject Union Bid
By FlyingNews @ 9:03 PM :: 108 Views :: 0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines
Colgan Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ: PNCL), announced that its pilots have rejected a bid to unionize by the Air Line Pilots Association. The representation results were tallied today at the National Mediation Board in Washington, D.C.

"We greatly respect our pilots and the choice they have made," said Mike Colgan, President of Colgan Air Inc. "Now, we turn our entire focus to taking advantage of the growth and opportunities we have planned, creating more jobs and prosperity for all of us here at Colgan."
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
PT Linus Airways of Indonesia Leases Two BAe 146-200s from BAE Systems
By FlyingNews @ 8:56 PM :: 164 Views :: 0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines
PT Linus Airways, a recently -established Indonesian airline, has signed lease agreements with BAE Systems Regional Aircraft for two BAe 146-200 jetliners. Delivery of the two aircraft (E2204 and E2210) will take place this summer.

Linus, which is short for Lintasan Nusantara (bridge across the archipelago), has the aim to fill the air transport gap in the country between the existing legacy carriers, and the newly formed Low Cost airlines.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
NASA AND U.S. Forest Service Partner on Wildfire Imaging Mission
By FlyingNews @ 8:41 PM :: 120 Views :: 0 Comments :: Military Aviation
The West Coast of the United States has suffered extreme heat and drought this summer, leading to greater danger of wildfires. NASA and the U.S. Forest Service are testing aerospace agency-developed technologies to improve wildfire imaging and mapping capabilities.

From mid-August through September, NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is conducting flights of a remotely piloted unmanned aircraft system to demonstrate the capabilities of its sophisticated new imaging and real-time communications equipment. The first flight of the series Aug. 16 captured images of California wildfires, including the Zaca Fire in Santa Barbara County. The aircraft carried instruments that collected data while flying more than 1,200 miles over a 10-hour period.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Airbus Freighter Conversion Starts Operational Business
By FlyingNews @ 8:35 PM :: 148 Views :: 0 Comments :: Air Cargo
The Airbus Freighter Conversion GmbH, located in Dresden, Germany started its operational business aiming the set up of freighter conversion centres for the Airbus A320 family in Lukhovitsy near Moscow and the German site. By now the partners are preparing the start of the conversion program at both locations.

“After the establishment of the company, the sales and marketing team is about to finalize negotiations with the first customer who will be announced soon”, said Lars Becker, CEO of Airbus Freighter Conversion. The first converted freighter aircraft is expected to roll out in 2010 at EADS EFW´s conversion centre, the first converted aircraft from the Russian line is scheduled for 2011.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
EMBRAER ANNOUNCES CONTRACT WITH BRA
By FlyingNews @ 8:28 PM :: 109 Views :: 0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines, Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers
Embraer signed a contract, today, in São José dos Campos with Brazilian airline BRA Transportes Aéreos for the sale of 20 EMBRAER 195 jets, with another 20 options for the same model, ratifying the preliminary commercial agreement signed in June, during the Paris Air Show. Furthermore, BRA has 20 rolling options, which, if confirmed, provide purchase rights for another 15 aircraft, and the overall order could total 75 jets. The value of the firm order, at list price, is US$ 730 million, under the economic conditions of January 2007 (not including optional equipment ordered by BRA), and could come to US$ 2.7 billion, if all of the other 55 jets are confirmed. The EMBRAER 195 is the largest member of a new family of four commercial jets serving the 70 to 120-seat market – the E-Jets.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Boeing Delivers First Upgraded Phase II CF-18 Hornet to Canadian Defense Forces
By FlyingNews @ 8:23 PM :: 111 Views :: 0 Comments :: Military Aviation
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and industry partner L-3 Communications MAS, Inc., delivered Monday the first modernized Phase II CF-18 fighter to the Canadian Department of Defense.

Phase II of the CF-18 modernization program adds a data link system, a helmet-mounted sight system, new color cockpit displays and a new chaff- and flare-dispensing electronic warfare system to 79 CF-18 Hornets. The program is expected to be completed in March 2010. Phase I, completed in August 2006, upgraded the Canadian Hornet fleet's avionics, radio and weapons capabilities.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
ROSOBORONEXPORT – MAKS'2007 GENERAL SPONSOR
By FlyingNews @ 3:23 PM :: 374 Views :: 0 Comments :: Military Aviation, Flying Events
August 21-26, 2007 the town of Zhukovsky, just outside Moscow, hosts the 8th International Aviation & Space Salon “MAKS-2007”. The Rosoboronexport State Corporation, the sole Russian state intermediary agency for export and import of military and dual-purpose products, is a general sponsor of the Airshow.

MAKS enjoys a leading position in the ratings of the major world aviation forums and its prestige is constantly growing. This year the Airshow will bring together 787 exhibitors including 540 Russian companies and 247 foreign companies from 39 countries, which is by one third more if compared with MAKS'2005. Such aviation powers as Germany, France, the USA are traditional participants of the Airshow. One of the most significant events at MAKS'2007 is Chinese aviation industry comeback. All these facts prove the attractiveness of the Russian market for the foreign major aircraft and equipment manufacturers.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Delta Air Lines Board of Directors Names Richard Anderson to Lead Airline into New Era
By FlyingNews @ 3:07 PM :: 155 Views :: 0 Comments :: Commercial Airlines
The Board of Directors of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced it has elected Richard H. Anderson to serve as the company’s chief executive officer, succeeding retiring CEO Gerald Grinstein. Anderson brings a unique depth of experience to the position, having served in top jobs for several major U.S. corporations, including executive vice president of UnitedHealth Group; chief executive officer of Northwest Airlines; staff vice president and deputy general counsel at Continental Airlines; and most recently as a member of Delta’s Board of Directors. Anderson will become CEO effective Sept. 1.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40F Airplanes
By FlyingNews @ 3:01 PM :: 148 Views :: 0 Comments :: FAA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27974 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-040-AD;
Amendment 39-15164; AD 2007-17-06]

RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40F Airplanes
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Monday, August 20, 2007
Comair pilot's widow: His death 'a blessing'
By FlyingNews @ 4:56 PM :: 206 Views :: 0 Comments :: Flying Accidents, Flying Safety

"And there is anger, which flows forcefully as she describes her reaction to federal investigators' decision to cite pilot error — mistakes by her husband, Capt. Jeffrey Clay, and co-pilot James Polehinke — as the cause of the Aug. 27, 2006 crash...."

"The only thing that would have made this worse would have been if he were here to have to deal with it. Although if he were here, maybe he would have been able to straighten all this out, which would have been nice."



You can read the article here.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Vought Delivers First UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopter Cabin
By FlyingNews @ 4:47 PM :: 198 Views :: 0 Comments :: Helicopters
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. recently delivered its first completed UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter cabin structure to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Vought has built BLACK HAWK cabins since 2005. To date, Vought has delivered 39 UH-60L and 16 MH-60S cabins to Sikorsky. More than 300 people here work on the Sikorsky BLACK HAWK programs.

“This is a significant milestone for the Vought rotorcraft team,” said Vought BLACK HAWK Program Director Chris Gould. “The UH-60M fits the needs of 21st century modern militaries. It is rewarding for us to be a part of an aircraft program that supports our nation, allies and troops on a daily basis.”
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Monday, August 20, 2007
Aerial Refueling Boom System for Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker Passes Flight Test Milestones
By FlyingNews @ 4:32 PM :: 177 Views :: 0 Comments :: Military Aviation
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) KC-30 Tanker's fly-by-wire boom has completed more than 130 hours of evaluations during 50 flights, demonstrating the maturity of the world's most advanced military aerial refueling system.

Integrated on an A310 test-bed aircraft, the Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) being developed by Northrop Grumman's teammate EADS has been tested throughout the full operating envelope.
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Monday, August 20, 2007
FIRST FLIGHT OF ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY NH90 NFH
By FlyingNews @ 4:29 PM :: 208 Views :: 0 Comments :: Helicopters
NHIndustries on behalf of AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, announces that the first serial production NH90 for the Royal Netherlands Navy performed the maiden flight on Friday 10th August at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy.

The helicopter (NNLN001) took off at 14.45 h and the flight duration was of about 20 minutes. In flight preliminary checks fulfilled all expectations.
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