Content Archive: November 2007

Slots imposed at London Heliport

PremiAir has introduced “first-come, first-served” rationed slots for access to the London Heliport after increased landing fees failed to control rising d
Rotorcraft

Medevac convention yields orders for OEMs

Bell and Eurocopter posted large orders at the recent Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) held in Tampa, Fla., in September, selling a combined 50 heli

ERA report 2007

With aviation’s effect on the environment garnering closer attention, regional airline delegates received fair warning from European Regions Airline Associ

ERA report: Healthy Growth for ERA Members

Short-haul carriers in Europe have enjoyed “very healthy” growth this year, as passenger volumes and traffic far outpace seating increases and capacity, ac

ERA Group Talks Crash Preparedness

ERA plans to recommend to the European Aviation Safety Agency and the European Commission a set of standards emphasizing the importance of preparation for

Air Nostrum Takes Top Honors

The ERA has named Spanish operator Air Nostrum its Airline of the Year for the fourth time in nine years.

ERA report: New OEM Member

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has joined the European Regions Airline Association after deciding to go ahead with marketing its proposed Mitsubishi R
Engines

Mitsubishi picks GTF to power new jet

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries last month received board authority to offer to potential customers the proposed MRJ regional jets, powered by an engine line k
Aircraft

First Hainan ERJ is Embraer’s 1,000th

The Harbin-Embraer Aircraft joint manufacturing venture on September 28 delivered the first of 100 airplanes to its biggest Chinese customer, Hainan Airlin
Aircraft

SkyWest To Add 22 RJs

SkyWest Airlines last month said it plans to acquire 22 more regional jets as part of a strategy to retire 23 Embraer Brasilia turboprops and add 66-seat j