Aircraft News - North America.Aug 27, 2007 Regional jets not to blame for congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. . Roger Cohen Roger Cohen (born August 2, 1955, in London) is a columnist for the International Herald Tribune, a publication of The New York Times. His columns focus on international politics and relations. Cohen is a graduate of Oxford University. , president of the Regional Airline Association, says regional jets are unfairly blamed for congestion at U.S. airports. Regional jets are proliferating because they offer convenient, affordable service to places passengers want to go. They are used on about half of all daily flights in the U.S. and count as a real success story in the post-9/11 aviation world. The congestion problem is a result of an antiquated air traffic control system, and it's that system that needs to be replaced, not the regional jets. Aug 24, 2007 FAA's Blakey tapped to be chief of AIA AIA - Application Integration Architecture . The Aerospace Industries Association has named FAA Administrator Marion Blakey Marion Clifton Blakey (born March 26, 1948) was the 15th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. She was the second woman to hold the position, serving as a successor to Jane Garvey, the first woman to hold the Administrator title. to become its next president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . She'll replace John Douglass, who is retiring. The change in leadership will take place in November. Aug 22, 2007 FAA should boost pilot retirement age. The FAA should allow healthy commercial airline pilots to continue flying until they are 65, the Houston Chronicle editorial board writes. The board also notes that it will take years before a proposal to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65 is put in place. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , the FAA should grant waivers to U.S. pilots approaching 60. "Safety would not be affected, and the pilots would remain in the cockpit, where they are needed to counter a looming pilot shortage," the board writes. Aug 21, 2007 Alaska volcano eruption could affect international flights. Alaska's Pavlof Volcano, 590 miles southwest of Anchorage, may soon have a massive eruption, potentially affecting international flight paths. The FAA sent advisories to airlines that might be operating in the area and is monitoring the situation, said a spokesman. If there is a severe eruption, flights would have to be diverted, possibly resulting in delays, he said. Aug 20, 2007 FAA gives airlines 60 days to implement new security rules. The FAA is giving U.S. airlines 60 days to comply with new flight deck security rules. Officials say the short grace period will be sufficient because most carriers already have many of the security procedures in place. Aug 20, 2007 Growth in aviation may outstrip out·strip tr.v. out·stripped, out·strip·ping, out·strips 1. To leave behind; outrun. 2. To exceed or surpass: "Material development outstripped human development" technological gains. Technological improvements are increasing the fuel efficiency of aviation, and more improvements are in the pipeline. However, the sheer growth of the industry may overtake the benefits. Aug 20, 2007 Aviation Communication, Boeing Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems received both Supplemental Type Certification and Technical Standard Order Authorization from US FAA on Boeing 757s for SafeRoute, its ADS-B-based program that provides on-ground situational awareness Situation awareness or situational awareness [1] (SA) is the mental representation and understanding of objects, events, people, system states, interactions, environmental conditions, and other situation-specific factors affecting human performance in and merging and spacing assistance to pilots. It still is awaiting operational approval from FAA that would allow the technology to be used on commercial flights. "The ball's basically in FAA's court," an ACSS ACSS Africa Center for Strategic Studies ACSS Aluminum Conductor Steel Supported (cable) ACSS African Crop Science Society ACSS Association of Computer Support Specialists ACSS Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems spokesperson said. "We've done all the work on our part." SafeRoute currently is installed on one UPS 757-200F for testing and demonstration. Once it is approved, UPS plans to install the system gradually on all of its -200Fs during routine maintenance checks. ACSS said discussions have begun with FAA toward certifying SafeRoute for 767s and 747s. Aug 22, 2007 Boeing Boeing Commercial Airplanes Boeing Commercial Airplanes is a unit of The Boeing Company, based in Renton, Washington consisting of the Seattle-based former Boeing Airplane Company (the civil airliner division), as well as the Long Beach-based Douglas Aircraft division of the former McDonnell Douglas VP-Sales-Russia/CIS Craig Jones Craig "133" Jones (born Craig Michael Jones on February 11 1972) is a music sampler and keyboardist best known as member #5 of the band Slipknot. He is also in charge of the digital media in the band. said. "Both domestic and international air traffic has increased in Russia and the CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.) (1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe. (2) (Card Information S by 36% over the last 10 years. Most indicators point toward continued economic growth for the region. . .Liberalization lib·er·al·ize v. lib·er·al·ized, lib·er·al·iz·ing, lib·er·al·iz·es v.tr. To make liberal or more liberal: "Our standards of private conduct have been greatly liberalized . . . of air traffic regulations, airline consolidation and the reduction or elimination of high tariffs on new airplanes could generate additional demand for new airplanes." Aug 23, 2007 Boeing Boeing is set to perform a crash test today on its 787 Dreamliner - by dropping a section of the fuselage from the height of a second-story window. Boeing has not done crash tests to get previous jets certified to fly. It's necessary this time because the 787 is the first airliner built largely out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, which is more brittle and less shock-absorbent than metal. The procedure, which federal aviation regulators will monitor, may not seem like much of a trial for a jet that will travel 550 mph at 35,000 feet. But the test isn't designed to simulate a full-tilt fall to Earth. Rather, it replicates the vertical impact of an emergency landing in which the plane hits the ground harder than normal - often referred to as a crash landing. Aug 23, 2007 Boeing The Moscow Times reported that Boeing announced the creation of a joint venture with VSMPO-Avisma to produce titanium components for the 787. Ural Boeing Manufacturing will be based near Yekaterinburg, the paper said. Aug 23, 2007 Boeing Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), community of independent nations established by a treaty signed at Minsk, Belarus, on Dec. 8, 1991, by the heads of state of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Between Dec. 8 and Dec. (CIS) will require 1,060 new airplanes worth about $70 billion over the next 20 years, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Boeing updated annual forecast for the commercial airplane market. The complete forecast, known as the Boeing Current Market Outlook, is available on the Boeing web. This year marks the first year that Boeing has published its forecast for the Russia/CIS region as part of the Current Market Outlook. Airplanes in the Boeing 737 size range will account for 44 percent of all commercial jetliners delivered to Russian and CIS airlines during the next 20 years, amounting to 470 units valued at $30 billion. Eleven percent -- or 110 units at a value of $20 billion -- will be twin-aisle airplanes like the Boeing 777 and 787. Forty-three percent will be smaller regional jets while airplanes of the Boeing 747 size or larger will comprise 2 percent of the market. Aug 22, 2007 Boeing The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which rolled out with great fanfare July 8, is now sitting in the assembly bay in Everett, Wash., missing big structural pieces though Boeing says its first flight is just over a month away. The airplane on display in July appeared complete on the outside. But it was a partially empty shell, and its engines, vertical tail fin and doors were dismantled after the rollout ceremony to allow installation of systems and interiors that had been left unfinished. Now mechanics are working long hours, clambering clam·ber·ing adj. Of or relating to a plant, often one without tendrils, that sprawls or climbs. over scaffolding that surrounds the plane to complete the installation and reassembly reassembly - segmentation work. Aug 22, 2007 Boeing Boeing may decide soon on 787 production rate. Boeing in the next few weeks may decide to boost 787 production to 10 a month, said Finmeccanica SpA General Manager Giorgio Zappa. Finmeccanica builds fuselages for the plane. A Boeing spokesman said the company is studying its production rates but does not have a specific time line for making a decision. Aug 21, 2007 Boeing Boeing named Daniel Gillian, an avionics program manager with its Integrated Defense Systems Integrated Defense Systems may refer to:
Boeing Boeing plans to demonstrate high power lasers. Boeing recently told journalists that it will demonstrate its laser energy battlefield weapons in the coming months. However, the company's Airborne Laser jumbo jet blaster-cannon system is not scheduled for a live test until 2008. Aug 21, 2007 Boeing Boeing studying alternate plans for Dreamliner test flights. Boeing officials are planning Dreamliner flight tests for the end of September, but they are making backup plans in case the jet isn't ready in time. "We're aware of the complexities which are in front of us, and we know it could move further back into the fall," said a company spokesman. Aug 20, 2007 Boeing, Ford Motor What has changed in the year since Alan Mulally For the English cricketer, see . Alan Roger Mulally (born August 4, 1945 in Oakland, California) is an American engineer and businessman. He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company. left Boeing to be chief executive at Ford Motor? Everything, and nothing. Since his appointment last September, making him the first outsider in recent memory to run a Detroit automaker, Mulally has brought discipline to a company known for rivalries and infighting in·fight·ing n. 1. Contentious rivalry or disagreement among members of a group or organization: infighting on the President's staff. 2. Fighting or boxing at close range. . An admirer of the development team that created the Ford Taurus Not to be confused with Ford Taunus. The Ford Taurus is currently a full-size, front-wheel drive or all wheel drive automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. sedan, he revived the famed nameplate, most recently relegated to a rental car. He mortgaged virtually all of Ford's assets to amass the billions the company needs for its restructuring, and has put its British luxury name plates, Jaguar, Land Rover See LANRover. and Aston Martin Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury performance cars, whose headquarters are at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. The company name is derived from the Aston Clinton hill climb and one of the company's founders, Lionel Martin. , up for sale. Aug 22, 2007 China Airlines, Boeing Boeing and U.S. aviation experts began investigating Wednesday why a China Airlines aircraft exploded minutes after landing at an airport in southern Japan earlier this week, focusing on a suspected fuel leak. The China Airlines Boeing 737 exploded in a fireball fireball, very bright meteor leaving a trail in the sky that can remain visible for several minutes; often a distinct sound, perhaps caused by very low frequency radio waves, is associated with it. Monday just seconds after all 157 passengers and eight crew had evacuated safely on to the tarmac at Okinawa's Naha airport in southern Japan. Aug 22, 2007 Emirates Airlines, Boeing Boeing declines to comment on the status of talks with Emirates, saying only that it is in "active discussion with approximately 15 airlines worldwide over the 747-8". Other potential orders for the 747-8 passenger and cargo versions are under discussion with Asian carriers including Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (HKSE: 0293 ) is an airline based in Hong Kong, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to over 104 destinations worldwide. It is the flag carrier of Hong Kong with its main base at the Hong Kong International Airport. [1]. Airways and China Airlines, which both have evaluations under way. The latter is understood to be the closest to a decision, with a deal expected by year-end, while Cathay Pacific is not expected to finalize its plans until early next year. Sources say that the 747-8I is a serious contender at British Airways British Airways in full British Airways PLC International passenger airline based in London. In 1936 British Airways Ltd. was founded through the merger of three smaller airlines. , where it is head to head with the Airbus A380 to replace the airline's older Boeing 747-400s. A decision is expected to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. in the autumn. Aug 20, 2007 Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. Lockheed Martin wins $1 billion Navy helicopter contract. Lockheed Martin has landed a $1 billion contract to provide new helicopters for the Navy. Combined with two advanced procurement contracts awarded in 2006, the total value of the multi-year deal is $1.065 billion. The contract calls for Lockheed Martin to "integrate advanced electronic systems into 139 multi-mission helicopters through 2013," the company said. Aug 22, 2007 Lockheed Martin, Harris Harris Corp. lands contracts from Lockheed Martin and Navy. Lockheed Martin has awarded Harris Corp. a $30 million contract to produce high-speed fiber-optic communications equipment for the F-22 Raptor “F-22” redirects here. For other uses, see F-22 (disambiguation). The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation American fighter aircraft that utilizes fourth-generation stealth technology. fighter jet. Harris also announced it has received a Navy deal potentially worth $78 million to provide replacement parts, equipment and subsystems for Falcon multi-band combat radios. Aug 22, 2007 Los Angeles International US National Transportation Safety Board said yesterday it has launched an investigation into last week's high-profile runway incursion at Los Angeles International. The board provided further details on the incident, reporting that a landing WestJet 737NG and a Northwest Airlines A320 taking off "almost collided." The 737 "held between. . .parallel runways [after landing] as directed by the [ATC ATC Air Traffic Control ATC Average Total Cost ATC Certified Athletic Trainer ATC At the Center (Hartford, Maine retreat center) ATC Applied Technology Council ATC All Things Considered ] tower." But "without authorization" the WestJet pilots contacted ground control on a different radio frequency and a ground controller "assumed that they had been cleared to cross Runway 24L and provided instructions for the WestJet flight to taxi to its gate," according to NTSB NTSB abbr. National Transportation Safety Board . "However, the tower controller expected the WestJet flight to hold and cleared the Northwest flight to take off from Runway 24L. . .The WestJet airplane crossed the hold short line for Runway 24L and the two aircraft came within 37 feet as the Northwest flight crossed directly in front [of the 737] during its takeoff roll." Aug 23, 2007 Los Angeles International Officials investigate near-miss at Los Angeles airport. The National Transportation Safety Board said officials are investigating an Aug. 16 incident at Los Angeles International Airport “LAX” redirects here. For other uses, see LAX (disambiguation). “KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX . Two jets came within 37 feet of each other when one took off while the other was attempting to cross the runway while taxiing to a gate. Aug 23, 2007 Northrop Grumman Army awards Northrop Grumman $30 million contract. Northrop Grumman will receive $30 million to repair Hunter Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The funds are for repairs and modifications to damaged and obsolete equipment and are in addition to an existing cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. Aug 24, 2007 Northrop Grumman Northrop completes test of tanker's refueling boom. Northrop Grumman on Monday said it completed a testing program for the refueling tanker's fueling boom. Northrop is competing against a team led by Boeing for an US Air Force contract to build the tanker. The Air Force is not expected to award the contract until November, but both companies are aggressively promoting their bids and trying to win support from lawmakers. Aug 21, 2007 Raytheon FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, whose term ends Sept. 13, yesterday was named president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Assn. effective Nov. 12. She will succeed the retiring John Douglass, who has held the positions since September 1998 and will remain at AIA through 2007. AIA is the trade association for the domestic aerospace industry. AIA Chairman and Raytheon Chairman and CEO William Swanson said Blakey's "exceptional experience in the executive branch of government, as well her deep expertise in public affairs and government relations, will greatly benefit all the members of AIA as she represents the industry in the years ahead." Aug 22, 2007 United Airlines United may spin off maintenance service. Officials at United Airlines are considering changing the ownership structure of the carrier's maintenance arm, which also serves about 150 other airlines. "We are contemplating bringing in third parties who can invest in the maintenance, repair and overhaul Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or MRO is a multi-billion dollar industry which works on international authorization rules to deliver a safe airline operation and to assure reliability and availability of customer fleets. business," said a United spokeswoman. 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