Content Archive: November 2006

Accidents

Factual Report: Helicopter Hit Object On Oil Platform

Bell 407, Gulf of Mexico, Dec.

Strategies, Options & Perspectives: May 2005

Politicians and the general public are often quick to discount the value of business aviation to the nation’s economy.

People In Aviation: May 2005

Greenville, S.C.-based Stevens Aviation named Glenn Brown president and COO.
Accidents

Bizav suffers a steep spike in fatal accidents

The 30 days between late October and late November last year was the worst period ever for serious turbine corporate airplane accidents in the U.S.

Bombardier dismisses Tellier from top post

After a two-year period that saw Bombardier lay off thousands of aerospace workers, divest itself of aviation and non-aviation assets, close a key service
Safety

UK wants to change ‘polished frost’ rule

The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is recommending that the FAA change its regulations to make it illegal for aircraft to take off with so-
Aircraft

Embraer 175 Certification Imminent

Embraer expected to win Brazilian certification of its new 78- to 86-seat 175 soon after AIN went to press last month, marking the official introduc
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier takes a new look at after-market product support

Aware that its aircraft owners  and operators have been growing increasingly dissatisfied with product support and service in recent years, Canadian b

Women in Aviation

Aviation security, fiscal policy and career-building strategies were among high-priority items on the agenda at the Women in Aviation International (WAI) C

Air Wisconsin prepares for life outside the United fold

Last month’s decision by United Airlines to cut loose Air Wisconsin Airline Corp.