Content Archive: October 2011

Helicopter Crashes in East River with Five On Board

The NTSB has launched a Go-Team to investigate the crash of a Bell 206 tour helicopter into the East River in New York City.
Environment

TAG Aviation Expands at Farnborough Airport

TAG Aviation expects to complete construction of a new three-bay hangar complex at the London-area Farnborough Airport next month.

Goodrich Acquires Winslow Life Raft

Goodrich yesterday completed its acquisition of Lake Suzy, Fla.-based Winslow Marine Products, a provider of life rafts to the business aviation
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky X2 Test Pilot Recognized

Kevin Bredenbeck, the pilot who flew Sikorsky’s X2 technology demonstrator last year to an unofficial speed record for conventional helicopters

Signature Adds Affiliate Program for FBOs

Signature Flight Support launched a new program, dubbed Signature Select, that allows independent FBOs to use its same systems, service and safety
Charter & Fractional

O'Neill Out, Schultz In as CitationAir Chief

Bill Schultz, currently executive vice president and COO of CitationAir, took over as president and CEO of the private air services company.
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Trims Office Staff

Avantair has laid off about 20 employees, mostly at its FBOs that it owns and operates, but also some marketing staff.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone To Finance $80M of CHC's Helicopters

CHC Helicopter and aircraft leasing firm Milestone Aviation Group announced an $80 million contract today.
Charter & Fractional

Acana To Hold Charter/Broker Seminar at NBAA Convention

The Air Charter Association of North America (Acana) will hold a forum on charter legalities at NBAA 2011.
Airports

FAA Approves STL's Airport Noise Program

The FAA approved the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport’s noise compatibility program following a two-year noise study.