Content Archive: October 2010
Charter & Fractional
Charter Market: Asian business is good, but pricey
While the latest reports indicate a decline in the worldwide business jet charter market, certain parts of Southeast Asia are bucking the trend.
Aircraft
SJ30 Maker Emivest Files for Ch. 11 Reorganization
A Delaware bankruptcy court could decide as early as today whether to allow Emivest Aerospace to continue operations after the company filed for creditor p
NBAA 2010: New airplanes, engines, avionics headline show
The 63rd edition of the National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition exceeded the expectations of attendees and exhibitors alike, r
Security
Helo Safety Effort in Full Swing in Europe
The European Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (EHSIT) has released a 22-page “
Rotorcraft
Robinson R66 Certified
Robinson’s long-awaited R66 turbine single was scheduled to receive FAA type certification on October 25.
2010 NBAA Convention Declared a Success
According to NBAA’s final tally for its 63rd annual meeting and convention held last week in At
Rotorcraft
R66 Receives Simultaneous FAA Type, Production OK
The FAA handed over two certification documents to Robinson Helicopter founder Frank Robinson and his son and company president Kurt yesterday at a ceremon
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca, French Helicopter Rescue Celebrate 200,000 Flight Hours
The helicopter group of the Sécurité Civile, France’s emergency preparedness organization, has logged 200,000 hours of operation with the Arriel 1E2 turb
Rotorcraft
UTair Orders 20 Light Eurocopters
Russian operator UTair has ordered 20 Eurocopter AS350B3/AS355NP Ecureuils.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky S-92 Fleet Hits 250,000-hour Mark
The 117-strong fleet of Sikorsky S-92s has surpassed 250,000 flight hours.
