Top Aviation and Space News- August 14th 2012

Aviation Partners lands order for 40 winglets for China Southern 

Seattle-based manufacturer Aviation Partners Boeing has landed the largest order in its history: blended winglets for 40 model 737 aircraft operated by China Southern Airlines. More 

Boeing expansion good news for Gresham 

Gresham City Manager Erik Kvarsten presented the general manager of Boeing with a framed certificate, approving its new chemical processing plant on the company’s sprawling east county campus. More 

IS&S Display System Awarded STC 

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S) received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) of its Flat Panel Display System (FPDS) for use on Classic B-737 aircraft. More 

Russian Air Force Marks 100th Year in Operation 

 Photos courtesy of Russian Helicopters 

Oboronprom subsidiary Russian Helicopters hosted a three-day event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the country’s Air Force. More

Asiana profits fall as expansion continues 

Asiana Airlines (OZ) reported a non-consolidated net loss of KRW47.3 billion ($41.8 million) for the second quarter, reversed from the year ago quarter’s KRW17.7 billion profit, largely owing to “the continuous high fuel cost and the increment of operating cost as the operation expands,” it said. More 

India’s GoAir inks contract with Lufthansa Technik 

Mumbai-based Indian carrier GoAir (G8) and Lufthansa Technik have signed a 10-year component support contract, effective from this month. The agreement covers the airline’s current fleet as well as the 72 Airbus A320neo aircraft it plans to receive from 2016 (ATW Daily News, June 20, 2011). The component support will be handled via the Lufthansa Technik Group network. More 

LABACE: Airbus apresenta em São Paulo seu executivo ACJ318 

A aeronave Airbus ACJ318 será um dos destaques da LABACE (Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition) que ocorrem em São Paulo entre os dias 15 e 17 de agosto de 2012. A aeronave apresenta uma cabine mais larga e mais alta do que qualquer outro jato executivo, e o Brasil é o maior mercado para este tipo de aeronave na América Latina. Mais 

Falha humana pode ter provocado morte em queda de asa-delta, diz parente de instrutor 

Pista de voo de asa-delta da pedra Bonita, em São Conrado, zona sul do Rio de Janeiro.

Com a comprovação de que asa-delta utilizada pelo instrutor Vanderlei Nascimento Coelho, o Delei, de 45 anos, morto nesta terça-feira (14) após queda, tinha um certificado de vistoria com data do último dia 9, a hipótese de falha humana no acidente que provocou a morte dele parece ser mais provável, segundo um parente da vítima. Ele bateu em um prédio abandonado e depois caiu. Mais

United, IAM workers to expedite labor negotiations 

United Airlines (UA) has reached an agreement with the International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) to enter into expedited contract negotiations with the assistance of the National Mediation Board for six classifications covering 35,400 employees at the airline. More 

United Airlines Loses 10-Year-Old Girl Flying Alone, 

Parents Claim The parents of a 10-year-old girl have accused United Airlines of losing their daughter and not being concerned about it. More 

Japanese Team in US to Check Osprey Safety 

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa -- A team of Japanese investigators arrived at a North Carolina Marine Corps base Tuesday to begin a probe into the safety of the Osprey aircraft amid public outcry over planned deployment of the helicopter-plane hybrid here, according to Japan's Ministry of Defense. More

 

Fotógrafo cria imagem aérea sobrevoando aeroportos 

Obra 'Aeroporto' (Foto: Cássio Vasconcellos)

Cássio Vasconcellos registrou de helicóptero aeroportos em SP e nos EUA. Imagem feita a partir de centenas de fotos recortadas será exposta em SP. Mais

Eaton to Supply Fuel Tank System for Learjet 85 

Eaton will supply the fuel tank inerting system for the new Learjet 85 business jet, Bombardier said Tuesday.More