Archive for the 'Aviation News' Category

Aviation, Cleveland airport thriving despite recession

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Aviation, Cleveland airport thriving despite recession With the economy in the state that it is, one might think being involved in aviation would be one of the first things to go when you re looking at cutting expenses.

GE Aviation and University of Dayton Sign Agreement at AirVenture

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

GE Aviation and University of Dayton Sign Agreement at AirVenture Ohio Based Research Center To Advance Innovation In Aviation Systems The State of Ohio appeared on the EAA AirVenture radar screen Monday with the official signing of an agreement between GE Aviation and the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI).

Starr Aviation enters satellite insurance market

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Starr Aviation enters satellite insurance market SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Starr Aviation Agency Inc. is entering the satellite insurance market with up to $35 million in aggregate coverage limits. The Santa Barbara, Calif.-based managing general agent unit of C.V. Starr & Co. Inc. in New York will write the coverage.

Dassault Aviation, Thales Are Negotiating Libya Contracts, La Tribune Says

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Dassault Aviation, Thales Are Negotiating Libya Contracts, La Tribune Says Dassault Aviation SA and Thales SA are in talks over air-defense contracts with the Libyan government, French daily La Tribune reported, citing unidentified people.

Aviation market will improve with more airlines

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Aviation market will improve with more airlines VietNamNet Bridge Mekong Aviation is completing hectic preparations for its first commercial flight, slated for October 2010, while Jetstar Pacific is trying to expand its market share.

Aviation Technical Services to Install new Lumexis IFE on Launch Customer Post Production Aircraft

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Aviation Technical Services to Install new Lumexis IFE on Launch Customer Post Production Aircraft Everett, WA, July 20, 2010 Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has entered an agreement with Lumexis Corporation to install its Fiber-To-The-Screen (FTTS ) Inflight Entertainment System for launch customer flydubai on certain [...]

Aviation history soars in CNY

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Aviation history soars in CNY A piece of aviation history was visible in the skies over Central New York on Monday. A B-17 ‘Flying Fortress,’ known as the Liberty Belle, landed at Hancock Airport, in…

Premier Aviation Maintenance Event to be Hosted in Beijing: AVIATION WEEK’s MRO Asia 2011

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Premier Aviation Maintenance Event to be Hosted in Beijing: AVIATION WEEK’s MRO Asia 2011 AVIATION WEEK, the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aerospace and defense industries, together with its longstanding Chinese partner, International Aviation Group, the largest independent aviation media group in China, and China Aviation News , one of the [...]

Hong Kong Aviation Seeks $4 Billion for Leasing Fleet

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Hong Kong Aviation Seeks $4 Billion for Leasing Fleet Hong Kong Aviation Capital Co. plans to raise as much as $4 billion to buy planes as Chinese state- backed lessors tap surging domestic travel and challenge U.S. rivals in overseas markets.

Flying Green – Aviation Industry Harnesses Algae For Biofuel

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Flying Green – Aviation Industry Harnesses Algae For Biofuel There are plans within the aviation industry to replace kerosene with biofuel derived from algae. The new fuel comes with a surprising benefit: Planes will be able to fly farther on the same amount of fuel.