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Rotorcraft

Kamov Ka-32 gets EASA nod

Russian Helicopters, the holding company that combines the country’s helicopter industry under one umbrella, has received EASA certification for the 11-met
Airports

DeKalb-Peachtree restaurant reopens

Last October, the 57th Fighter Group restaurant opened its doors again at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta.

Chuck Robards – 1931-2009

Chuck Robards, 78, a long-time consultant with Frasca International, died on November 29 after a protracted battle with cancer.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Luxury yacht-tender EC 155 concept unveiled

Helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter, designer Andrew Winch and luxury yacht specialist Edmiston introduced a stylish new completion scheme for the EC 155 at

Bizav Warriors: Patrick Donaldson

Some in the business aviation community leave behind their families and jobs to serve in active war zones.
FBOs

Castle & Cook reveals plans for Van Nuys site

FBO chain Castle & Cooke Aviation has signed a 30-year lease at Van Nuys Airport in southern California with Los Angeles World Airports, which confers
Avionics

Vector Gets STC For Bell 407 Glass Cockpit

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for an integrated cockpit display system (ICDS) in the Bell 40
Regulations and Government

NATA warns: don't dump used fluorescent bulbs

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) warned the aviation community not to dispose of fluorescent bulbs, which contain mercury, like ordinary
Cabin Interior and Electronics

High-end BBJ offered by Jet Aviation, Andrew Winch

Thus far, the bizliner completions sector has remained comparatively solid despite the effects of the recession on the rest of the industry.
Rotorcraft

Production ramp-up slow for two-seat Cabri

Hélicoptères Guimbal, the France-based manufacturer that is offering a more modern, pricier alternative to existing piston-engine helicopters (see
FBOs

EVO Jet expands across the far east

Evo Jet Services is expanding its operations eastward with new ground handling and flight support operations in India, Nepal and China, as well as across t
Accidents

Final report: Pilot blamed for TBM crash

Socata TBM700, Kennesaw, Ga., July 15, 2008–The NTSB attributed the fatal crash of the single-engine turboprop to the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed
FBOs

Avfuel adds Key Air

FBO, charter/management and maintenance company Key Air has joined the Avfuel dealer network.
Accidents

Final reports: CBAA oversight lacking in Global 5000 crash

Bombardier Global 5000, Fox Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, Nov.
Accidents

Final reports: Soveriegn struck by ground equipment at LAX

Cessna Citation 680 Sovereign, Los Angeles, Nov.
FBOs

Richmor planning new buildings at Stewart

After opening its newest FBO last July at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, N.Y., Richmor Aviation is designing a new FBO terminal and the first p
Accidents

Final report: Cause of fatal Bell crash eludes Canada's TSB

Bell 206B, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada, May 13, 2008–Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) was unable to determine the cause of the power loss
Airports

Coventry airport closed

Early last month, Coventry Airport in the UK was closed by its owners, West Midlands International Airport, after Britain’s Customs and Revenue department
Accidents

Final report: Pilot missteps doomed twin commander

Twin Commander 690C, Wray, Colo., Jan.
Accidents

Factual report: Jetranger slips off paltform

Bell 206, Gumboro Township, Del., Aug.
Accidents

Factual reports: Helicopter loses engine on landing

Eurocopter AS 350B2, Loreto, Peru, Oct.
Accidents

Factual report: Aborted takeoff damages Learjet

Bombardier Learjet 55, Casper, Wyo., March.
Accidents

Preliminary report: Pilot lands after bird shatters windshield

Hawker Beechcraft C99, Show Low, Ariz., Nov.
Accidents

Preliminary report: King Air crashes on test flight

Hawker Beechcraft King Air B200, Greer, S.C., Nov.
Accidents

Preliminary report: Longranger makes watery landing

Bell 206L-1, Gulf of Mexico, Nov.
Accidents

Preliminary report: MEDEVAC crash fatal for pilot, crew

Eurocopter AS 350BA, Doyle, Calif., Nov.
Accidents

Preliminary report: King Air downed in severe weather

Hawker Beechcraft King Air B100, Corpus Christi, Texas, Oct.
Regulations and Government

Operational evaluations to be required in Europe

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is changing its voluntary operational evaluations to mandatory operational suitability (OS) approvals for new ai
Safety

Alertness management coming soon for HEMS

At hearings last month members of the Senate Aviation Operations subcommittee pressured FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt to speed the agency’s rewrite of re
Avionics

Vision 1000 added to Eurocopter’s light helos

Eurocopter is offering a low-cost and lightweight flight data monitoring system for light helicopters.