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Spectrum Aeronautical unveils the newest entry to VLJ market
October 24, 2006, 11:45 AM
October 2005
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Start-up Spectrum Aeronautical of Encinitas, Calif., joined the crowded very light jet segment last month when it unveiled a nine-seat, $3.65 million all-composite VLJ at the NBAA Convention.

People in Aviation: October 2005
October 24, 2006, 11:14 AM
October 2005

John Hall is the new president of Indianapolis-based Premier Jet Aviation. He was previously senior v-p of sales and marketing for CitationShares and was a founding member of the Cessna CitationJet division.

On top of the world. officially
October 24, 2006, 11:08 AM
July 2006
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Eurocopter test pilot Didier Delsalle (center) and president and CEO Fabrice Brégier (right) yesterday accepted the world record verification from Fédération Aéronautique Internationale representative Jacques Escaffe (left) for landing the first helicopter on top of Mount Everest (elevation 29,0

Air Methods, CJ Systems Splurge on EC 135s
October 24, 2006, 11:08 AM
July 2006

Air Methods, one of the nation’s largest air medical transportation providers, yes-terday signed a memorandum of under-standing with American Eurocopter to buy 15 EC 135s. Deliveries are expected to begin next year.

A bright light for your helo
October 24, 2006, 11:08 AM
July 2006

An Australian company has developed a new searchlight that can illuminate a greater area from a longer distance, yet which is claimed to offer significant weight and cost advantages over the current industry standard. It is being launched here at Heli-Expo (Booth 4002).

Thales touts TopDeck win on Sikorsky S-76D
October 24, 2006, 11:07 AM
July 2006

Thales is in Dallas celebrating the first selection by a U.S. helicopter OEM of its TopDeck integrated avionics system, on the Sikorsky S-76D.

Texas Aviation Services Seals the Deal
October 24, 2006, 11:07 AM
June 2006
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Texas Aviation Services president Timothy Woodard (left) and Ricardo Librija (center), director of EMS operations for Grupo Mexicano Aeronautica, signed an agreement Sunday as Air Methods’ EMS marketing manager John Byus looked on.

FH1100 Will Fly with FlightLogic Cockpit
October 24, 2006, 11:07 AM
June 2006

FH1100 Manufacturing Corp. of Century, Fla., has selected an EFIS cockpit from Chelton Flight Systems (Booth No. 2821) as standard equipment on all new 2006 Model FH1100 helicopters.

Cop shot takes koala
October 24, 2006, 11:06 AM
June 2006

The Phoenix Police Department took possession of a new AgustaWestland A119 Koala helicopter in ceremonies yesterday at the AgustaWestland booth (No. 1141). It is the first of three A119s that will be configured with new, high-tech mission-specific equipment.

Precise Flight Receives STC for HID Beacon
October 24, 2006, 11:06 AM
June 2006

Precise Flight (Booth No. 2030) of Bend, Ore., has gained STC approval for the company’s high-intensity-discharge (HID) Pulselite landing light for the Robinson R22 and R44.

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