Aircraft makers struggle to match output with big demand swings

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Holidaychatter – Airbus, Boeing Production Rates May Need Further Reduction

2009-04-20 03:47:31

Embraer’s strategy to grow its defense business and reduce a dependence on civil aviation hinges on development of a tanker/transport for Brazil’s air force

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Holidaychatter – Embraer Sees World Market for New KC-390 Tanker/Transport

2009-04-20 03:44:32

Aero-Linx! Known as the “Snafu Snatchers”, this squadron was the first Army Air Force unit of its kind in the Pacific. In July 1944, it was assigned to the 5th Air Force from which it was transferred to the 13th Air Force in September 1944.

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Holidaychatter – ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (04.19.09)

2009-04-19 13:01:32

FAA Approves Environmental Impact Study The licensing process for construction of a commercial spaceport at Jacksonville’s Cecil Field that could launch up to 52 sub-orbital space flights annually has moved another step forward with the Federal Aviation Administration’s release of a favorable Environmental Assessment of the site.

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Holidaychatter – Jacksonville Spaceport Another Step Closer To Reality

2009-04-19 13:01:26

Defending Champion Hannes Arch Wins First Race Britain’s Paul Bonhomme was “pipped to the post” Saturday in the first race in this year’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Abu Dhabi. Hannes Arch of Austria came from behind to win the race with Nicolas Ivanoff of France taking third place.

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Holidaychatter – Red Bull Air Racing Season Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi

2009-04-19 13:01:23

UK Carrier Says Key Documents Weren’t Provided To DOT In what has been dismissed as another ploy to thwart an alliance between American Airlines and British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways has said the airlines have failed to produce all required materials for review by the US Department of Transportation in their bid for antitrust immunity.

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Holidaychatter – Virgin Atlantic Blows Whistle On Missing AA, BA Alliance Paperwork

2009-04-19 13:01:22

“If NASA’s funding was maintained at $19.1 billion annually and the agency realized cost growth in its programs consistent with the average for 72 of its past programs, its planned schedules for spaceflight programs would be delayed.” Source: From a report released last week by the Congressional Budget Office, stating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration will fail to meet its projected schedule over the next decade, unless funding to the agency is increased by $2 billion a year.

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Holidaychatter – Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.19.09)

2009-04-19 13:01:17

But Boeing Is Still Mum On The Idea In response to US lawmakers’ suggestion that the controversial bidding process on a replacement fleet of aerial refueling tankers be resolved by splitting production between contractors, the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company CEO indicated he would likely go along with the idea.

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Holidaychatter – EADS Willing To Share KC-X Contract With Boeing

2009-04-19 13:01:15

Election Coordinated By National Mediation Board Fleet service workers at Aloha Air Cargo voted overwhelmingly this week to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

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Holidaychatter – Aloha Air Cargo Service Workers Vote To Join Teamsters

2009-04-18 11:21:50

Ceremony Marks New Helos, New Facility At Hong Kong Heliport AgustaWestland announced this week the first two AW139 medium twin helicopters owned by Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited of Hong Kong have entered operational service. An official ceremony to celebrate the entry into service of the aircraft, as well as the opening of a new helipad and passenger lounge at the Hong Kong Heliport, was held on April 16.

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Holidaychatter – AW139 Enters Service With Sky Shuttle Helicopters

2009-04-18 11:21:48