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Embraer Legacy 450 and 500 Programs Making Headway

Embraer said production of the Legacy 500’s first parts has begun at suppliers’ facilities.

NCATT Transitions to Self-sustaining Non-Profit

One of the anomalies of aviation is the lack of FAA direction for, and even recognition of, avionics technicians.

Bombardier deliveries and orders down

Blaming “the global economic crisis that began in 2008,” Bombardier Aerospace released numbers for its fiscal year 2009/10 (ending January 31) showing a su

Textron financials show Cessna, Bell hitting bottom

In its fourth-quarter and year-end report for 2008, Textron– parent company of Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter–forecast the economy would “continue to…

Industry sees signs of slow recovery

There have been signs lately that the business aviation industry is experiencing a recovery.
Charter & Fractional

Avinode Upgrades Charter Search Engine

Online charter portal Avinode upgraded its new aircraft charter search engine, making it easier for charter brokers and operators to put together the most
Charter & Fractional

$20M Verdict Against XtraJet Overturned

A judge in the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles overturned an earlier $20 million judgment against defunct charter operator XtraJet, saying, “T
Charter & Fractional

Royal Jet Steps Up Private Flights to Iraq

Abu Dhabi-based charter operator Royal Jet is taking increasing numbers of bookings for flights into Iraq.
ATC

FAA Sets Record Straight on Ski Slot Allocation

Data from the FAA debunks the myth that fractional operators grab most of the holiday slots at the Colorado mountain airports, namely Eagle, Aspen and Rifl
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet and Flexjet Join Forces

Executive charter group VistaJet is joining forces with fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet to provide seamless access to each company’s respective serv
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Soars in Difficult Fractional Aircraft Market

Fractional provider Avantair reported revenues of $35.8 million for its fiscal year 2010 second quarter, which ended December 31.

Blade Separation Preceded EC135 Crash

Preliminary indications are that blade failure played a role in the fatal crash of a 2000 American Eurocopter EC135T1 near Cave Creek, Ariz., on Sunday aft
Engines

Final Dreamlifter Enters Service

The fourth Boeing Dreamlifter–the final airplane in the fleet of 747-400s specially modified to carry large sections of composite parts for the 787–entered
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Argus Data Shows Bizav Flight Activity Continues Climb

Data released yesterday by aviation specialized services firm Argus indicates that business aircraft flight activity last month increased 5.3 percent from

GAMA Stats Quantify Bizav Industry Downturn in 2009

Worldwide deliveries of business jets declined by more than a third between 2008 and 2009, according to statistics released today by the General Aviation M

Igor I. Sikorsky Award: USCG crew rescues foundering fishermen

The Sikorsky Humanitarian Service Award is presented annually to the person or crew that best demonstrates the value of rotorcraft to society by saving liv
ATC

Gulf operators reap benefits of ADS-B

Operators using the newly-activated automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic control and information system in the Gulf of Mexico wil

European manufacturers studying green helicopters

The European helicopter industry has until February 23 to answer a call for proposals under the Clean Sky joint technology initiative, a public-private par

One On One: An interview with Matt Zuccaro

Matt Zuccaro received his initial helicopter flight training as a U.S.

Industry Perspective: Sikorsky

Shane Eddy is the new kid on the block at Sikorsky, but he’s no neophyte to helicopters, having spent more than 25 years in the industry, with the last 14

International interest spurs Max-Viz sales

Max-Viz, a designer and manufacturer of enhanced vision systems (EVS) with uncooled infrared sensors for airborne applications, is at Heli-Expo’10 (Booth N

Program Update: PWC PW210S on track for certification

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has two helicopter engine programs nearing the final stages of development and both remain on schedule.

SAIB warns operators of dangers of snow, ice

The FAA recently issued a revised Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin–SAIB SW-08-03R1–to warn helicopter operators of the “hazards of snow and ice,”

HAI first responders aid Haiti relief efforts

The Helicopter Association International’s first responder program, designed to take full advantage of the benefits and capabilities of helicopters and oth

Turbomeca continues turboshaft R/D

Engine manufacturer Turbomeca is revamping its Tech 600 and Tech 800 demonstrators to enhance fuel efficiency in the 500- to 1,000-shp power category and i

Rotorcraft Programs: Singles

There are surprisingly active developments in the single-engine helicopter field, with new rotorcraft on the way such as the turbine-powered Robinson R66 a

Sandel H-Taws nears certification

Sandel Avionics is concluding certification flight testing of its helicopter-specific terrain awareness warning system and plans delivery of the H-Taws sho

HAI 2010 News Clips

Component Control Software Saves TimeRotorcraft Leasing, a provider of helicopter services to the oil and gas industry, credits busi

HAI honors outstanding achievement in the international helo community

Tonight at its Salute to Excellence banquet and awards ceremony, now in its 49th year, HAI honors individuals and organizations in the international helico