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New vision-correction alternatives for pilots
Pilots considering vision-correction surgery take note: a recent study by the U.S.
Aircraft
Speed Sells, But Who’s Buying?
In an exclusive interview with AIN, Aerion vice chairman Brian Barents discussed why he believes it’s time to bring a supersonic business
Asian Business Aviation Association Elects Board of Directors
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA), which in July renewed its mission to support business aviation in the Asia-Pacific region, has elected a n
FBOs
Signature Flight Support expands European network
After working to put down roots in Europe for the best part of a decade, Signature Flight Support now appears to be gathering some real momentum with its r
Meeting on air-tour regs fails to break deadlock
Those among the 100 or so who came to a September 29 informational meeting in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Grand Canyon overflight issues, hosted by the National P
FBOs
Aviaxess brings FBO services to Paris heliport
Aviaxess, a company that has been offering helicopter and business jet charter since early 2002, is trying to create a market for FBO-type services at Pari
Maintenance and Modifications
CGTM Develops Air Filter for Eurocopter AS 350
Turbomeca’s subsidiary CGTM, known primarily as the engine manufacturer’s flight-test center, plans to offer a new air filter for the Eurocopter AS 350 Ecu
Rotorcraft
Helips Plans New Light Helo Family
Swiss start-up company Helips is striving to raise funds that would allow full program launch for a family of three- to five-seat, diesel-powered helicopte
Avionics
Vintage heavy lifter gets new-generation avionics
Erickson Air-Crane is giving its star heavy lifter, the S-64 Aircrane, a makeover.
Training and Workforce
Elite Offers Helo FTD
Swiss-based simulation specialist Elite is now offering a helicopter flight-training device (FTD).
Rotorcraft
First Heli Trade show meets exhibitors’ expectations
The first edition of the International Heli Trade helicopter show in Geneva last month seems to have met exhibitors’ expectations.
Rotorcraft
First Italian Aircrane Delivered
As AIN was going to press, the first of four S-64 Aircranes arrived in Italy (see '
Rotorcraft
Bell/Agusta Delivers AB139
Bell/Agusta has delivered a second AB139 to the government of Namibia.
Rotorcraft
Flight Tracking for MedStar
Washington MedStar is to equip its fleet of EC 135s and a BK 117 with the Sky Connect Tracker system, which will allow its operations center to monitor the
Rotorcraft
US101 Takes to the Skies
The maiden flight of the US101 took place at Westland’s plant at Yeovil, England, last month.
Rotorcraft
Eurocopter Wins U.S. Customs Deal
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded American Eurocopter a contract to supply no fewer than 56 EC 120s to the U.S.
Rotorcraft
Helitech’05 Bookings Up
With more exhibitor space reserved at this stage than ever before, the 11th biennial Helitech, due to take place at England’s historic Imperial War Museum
New Helipad for London’s East End
London’s docklands area, located east of the capital, has a new helipad– just 15 minutes from the Excel exhibition center and London City Airport (which ba
Rotorcraft
First S-92 Touches Down
After several last-minute delays, Sikorsky delivered the first production S-92 to Petroleum Helicopters, which will use it for offshore service over the Gu
Rotorcraft
Flying Milestone for DRF
After 30 years of operation, German Air Rescue DRF (Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht) has logged its 300,000th air rescue mission.A BK 117 stationed
ATC
GE Spills Beans on Unidentified Embraer Customer
Engine maker General Electric may have inadvertently exposed the identity of the Embraer 190 program’s second customer when it told an audience gathered at
Aircraft
Antonov rolls out An-148
Antonov plans to fly the first An-148 regional jet this month, marking the culmination of three years of preparation and the dawn of a new era in Ukrainian
Aircraft
ATR Considering Heavier Models
Franco-Italian aircraft maker ATR and engine supplier Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have begun studies on higher-weight applications of the 48-seat
Traffic gains scant comfort for Euro assembly delegates
A steady rise in traffic and load factors might seem like good news for the airline delegates gathered at the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) ge
Air Canada sales boost backlogs, but few spirits
At face value, the big orders from Air Canada in late September for Bombardier and Embraer jets augur well for the Western hemisphere’s last two regional j
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive Expanding Turbine Maintenance Network
BBA Aviation-owned engine repair and overhaul company Dallas Airmotive plans to open a regional turbine center next month at the Washington County Airport
Maintenance and Modifications
BLR King Air Winglets Flying Off the Shelf
Everett, Wash.-based BLR Aerospace late last week received two record-breaking sales for its King Air winglet systems from Elliott Aviation and Cutter Avia
ATG’s Javelin Program Running Out of Cash
Aviation Technology Group (ATG) of Englewood, Colo., laid off 40 of its 50 employees yesterday while it struggles to stay aloft to continue development of
Decision ‘Soon’ on Piper Aircraft Relocation
After the PiperJet was announced at NBAA 2006, Piper was besieged with unsolicited offers by officials from more than 60 cities to move production of the s
Charter & Fractional
Pogo Jet Reveals Deployment Details
In a December 13 amendment to Pogo Jet’s S-1 registration statement for its initial public stock offering, the company provided more information about its
