Content Archive: October 2010

Robinson’s long-awaited R66 turbine single was scheduled to receive FAA type certification on October 25.

Despite the best efforts of numerous aviation groups and a small army of lobbyists, Congress adjourned early last month without enacting an FAA reauthoriza

The 117-strong fleet of Sikorsky S-92s has surpassed 250,000 flight hours.

At the first-ever second NBAA membership general session on ­October 20 there were few dry eyes as a video played across multiple screens ­showing the role

During a time when careful shoppers might be expected to make every effort to save money, the charter brokerage business has continued to grow, despite the

Richard Santulli’s new helicopter leasing venture, Milestone Aviation Group, completed its first deal last month–a contract for two Sikorsky 76C++s for Bra

Five days before the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament began on October 1 in Newport, South Wales, UK-based charter operator PremiAir announced that its ­he

The helicopter group of the Sécurité Civile, France’s emergency preparedness organization, has logged 200,000 hours of operation with the Arriel 1E2 turb

Eurocopter expects to book approximately $67 million in orders in Southern African countries this year, a 35-percent increase over 2009’s orders.

Sometimes business mixes with politics in less than subtle ways, as a dispute over landing rights in Toronto for Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways clearl