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Oklahoma EMS Operator Put on Notice
June 17, 2013, 1:15 PM
June 17, 2013

Wichita’s EagleMed could lose its accreditation after it suffered its third accident in the past three years, the Sandy Springs, S.C.-based Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) notified the company on June 13. The most recent crash occurred June 11 near the Choctaw Nation Health Care Center in Tulihina, Okla. A patient aboard the helicopter died after the accident, but details are still unclear as to whether the death was a direct result of the crash.

Bell Launches New Short, Light Single Helicopter at Paris 2013
June 17, 2013, 1:15 PM
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Bell SLS

John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter, announced yesterday morning at the Paris Air Show that it is developing a new “short, light single” (SLS) helicopter that will be powered by a Turbomeca Arrius 2R turboshaft engine. The new, “clean sheet” aircraft, which Garrison said is expected to fly next year, will be the first Bell helicopter to be powered by a Turbomeca engine. Certification of the new helicopter will take place “as quickly as possible” after the first flight.

Order avalanche accompanies Embraer E2 Launch
June 17, 2013, 1:15 PM
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SkyWest Embraer E2-195

Embraer launched the new E2 version of its E-Jets yesterday with firm orders, purchase rights, options and letters of intent totaling 350 airplanes from seven customers.

Trees Near Maine Airport Will Be Cut Down
June 17, 2013, 1:10 PM
June 17, 2013

Knox County Commissioners in Maine voted June 11 to claim eminent domain access to three properties located northwest of Knox County Regional Airport (KRKD) to cut down nearby trees. The trees have grown into protected runway airspace along the extended runway centerline of Runway 13. This is not the first time trees have posed a problem. A Learjet 45 on a nighttime approach to Saratoga Springs Airport in July 2008 struck trees growing near the runway centerline.

Taliban Targets NATO’s Kabul Airport HQ
June 17, 2013, 1:05 PM
June 17, 2013

ABC News reported June 9 that seven heavily armed Taliban fighters launched a pre-dawn raid on NATO’s Kabul Airport facilities, wounding two Afghan civilians. None of the seven guerrillas, all of whom were killed in the attack, managed to breach the airport perimeter.

Capstone Researcher Looks at In-Flight Loss of Control
June 17, 2013, 1:00 PM
June 17, 2013

A student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is working on a Capstone project to complete his master’s degree. Specifically, Mitchell Serber’s research looks at precursors to loss of control in flight (LOC-I). To take part in his 10- to 15-minute survey, pilots must currently be qualified on a U.S. Part 121/125 carrier’s multi-engine turbine-powered aircraft. The aircraft must also be autopilot equipped.

U.S. Military a No-show At 2013 Paris Air Show
June 17, 2013, 1:00 PM
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Su-35

Russian aviation will make a splash at this year’s Paris Air Show with the fourth-generation-plus Su-35 multirole fighter flying unrivaled by anything comparable from the U.S. military. In fact, there will be no U.S. government-owned military airplanes either flying or on static display because of the automatic “sequestration” budget cuts roiling the Pentagon. This is the first time since 2001 that a Russian fighter will take part in the Paris flying display and the first time that a U.S. fighter is absent from the event since 1991.

Governor Rick Scott Leads Florida Delegation at Paris Air Show
June 17, 2013, 12:45 PM
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Florida Governor Rick Scott

Florida Governor Rick Scott is leading a delegation of nearly 80 Florida-based aviation, aerospace and defense companies, educational institutions and economic development agencies this week at the Paris Air Show. “Florida is home to one of the [U.S.’s] largest aerospace and aviation industries and has long been the world’s premier gateway to space,” he said. “The Paris Air Show presents a unique opportunity for business and community leaders from our state to meet with the most influential aviation and aerospace companies in the world to expand opportunities in the Sunshine State.”

A350 First Flight Puts It On Approach to Service Entry
June 17, 2013, 11:35 AM
June 17, 2013

Airbus began the 2,500-hour flight-test program for the A350 XWB when the new long-range widebody took off for the first time at almost exactly 10 a.m. local time in Toulouse, France, on Friday. The eagerly awaited first flight over southwestern France lasted slightly more than four hours and the twinjet, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, touched down safely back in Toulouse at 2:05 p.m.

Airliner Order Backlogs Set To Grow at Busy Paris Show
June 17, 2013, 11:25 AM
June 17, 2013

Regardless of whether this week’s 50th Paris Air Show (June 17 to 23) sees a surprise fly-past by the newly airborne Airbus A350XWB widebody, the biennial event will open with expectations of yet more airliner orders further bolstering backlogs. Both Airbus and Boeing, which will display two 787 Dreamliners, are expected to announce further orders.

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