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Business Aviation Channel
Shannon Customs Pre-Clearance Opens Slowly
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:03:49 EST
U.S. Customs pre-clearance procedures are in effect but restricted hours may be limiting the traffic
Aviation Partners To Test Spiroids
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:29:06 EST
Tests, aimed at reducing noise and carbon emissions, will be conducted on Dassault Falcon 50 this summer
Thayer Aerospace Founder Vies For Congress
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:15:48 EST
Thayer Aerospace founder Mike Pompeo wins CEO endorsements in bid for seat being vacated by Rep. Tiahrt (R-Kans.)
Study Boosts Case For Medevac Helicopters
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:47:30 EST
About 135 million Americans live more than one hour's drive from primary stroke centers
U.S. Tail-Number Ruling Shakes BizAv Industry
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:08:33 EST
Decision makes previously confidential tail numbers available through Freedom of Information Act requests
Commercial Aviation Channel
A320 Reengining All But Certain
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:24:55 EST
One issue being looked at is whether to use the reengining opportunity to introduce other changes
FAA Scales Back Recovery Predictions
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:24:52 EST
FAA revised its forecast to reflect slower demand recovery than previously expected
Delta Joins JetBlue On JFK Tarmac Waiver
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:03:52 EST
Delta is joining JetBlue in asking the U.S. DOT to waive the three-hour tarmac delay rule at New York Kennedy
Obama Nominates Robert A. Harding For TSA
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:47:13 EST
U.S. Army Major Gen. Robert A. Harding (ret.), is an intelligence specialist with more than 30 years experience
First Allegiant Boeing Order Is For 757s
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:23:21 EST
Las Vegas-based carrier's fleet currently consists of MD-80s it paid for in cash
Defense Channel
UAV Could Be Battlefield Ambulance
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:49:29 EST
AirMule UAV from Israeli company Urban Aeronautics is a candidate for battlefield duties, especially medical evacuation
No Solo KC-X Bid for EADS
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:12:16 EST
CEO Gallois ruled out a solo bid after Northrup pulled out; also rejected the notion of partnering with someone else.
Northrop Grumman Officially Out of KC-X
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:58:19 EST
Company chief Wes Bush says Pentagon's revised source-selection methodology favors Boeing's smaller 767 tanker
Boeing Confirms USAF Refueler Candidate
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:14:28 EST
Airframe will be based on a 767, but Boeing declines to say which variant. Artist’s concept points to 767-200.
U.S. Army Struggles With Radio Fielding Plan
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:29:07 EST
Army is stuck in a too-familiar battle between cost and benefit as it prepares for new JTRS
MRO Channel
MRO Strategies to Synchronize Uncertainties
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:07:54 EST
Reel in non-routines and meticulously meter workflow.
Diversity Helps Big Asian MROs
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:07:56 EST
The recession is not stopping Asia's big maintenance, repair and overhaul businesses from expanding.
BA Introduces Aircraft Health Monitoring System
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:01:47 EST
The airline aims to use the information to reduce delays and improve maintenance turnaround times.
Delta TechOps Adds To Sun Country MRO
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:03:47 EST
Two new contracts extend inventory services, add APU maintenance.
Nacelle Services JV Opens In Dubai
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:13:30 EST
The Aircell and Air France Industries-KLM Engineering joint venture is the first of its kind in Middle East.