HAI Convention News 2008

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Trial Stalled for ExcelAire Pilots

The Brazilian criminal court case against the two U.S.

MD Helicopters Could Buy a VLJ Manufacturer

Yesterday at Heli-Expo in Houston, MD Helicopters CEO Lynn Tilton told the aviation press that she is “probably going to buy a very light jet”–not just an
ATC

Mode-S Flight ID Capability Finally Being Realized

A Lufthansa Boeing 737 recently became the first aircraft to use Mode S capability to transmit its radar identification (flight ID), without the use of sec
FBOs

Hawker Beech Exits FBO Fuel and Line Business

Hawker Beechcraft announced on Friday that it is selling its wholly owned fuel and line operations to Signature parent BBA Aviation for $128.5 million.

Citation III Crashes in Venezuela

A 1987 U.S.-registered Cessna Citation III crashed in Venezuela on February 18, but details are scant.

Soloy gets 100th LTS101 for its AS 350 re-engining program

Soloy has received the 100th LTS101 turboshaft from Honeywell for the Olympia, Wash.

FDC/aerofilter helps AStars breathe easier

Inlet-barrier filtration (IBF) supplier FDC/aerofilter (Booth No.

ISF Moving to Fort Worth Rotor Hub

Ranger Aerospace & Aeronautics subsidiary Integrated Flight Systems (IFS) is moving from Reno, Nev., to Hangar 4 North at Meacham Field in Fort Worth,

Changing of the Guard at Turbomeca

While observing its 70th anniversary on the eve of Heli-Expo 2008, Turbomeca opened a Saturday afternoon press conference with outgoing chairman and chief