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Accidents

Air-tour Crash Site Nearly Same as 2001 Crash

The fatal crash on September 20 of an American Eurocopter AStar operated by Las Vegas air-tour operator Sundance Helicopters killed all six of the rotorcra
Rotorcraft

Two Helicopter Sales Reported at NBAA Convention

In separate ceremonies at last month’s NBAA Convention, Bell/Agusta announced the sale of a corporate AB139 to American International Group and Eurocopter
Rotorcraft

Robinson Delivers its 5,000th Helo

Robinson Helicopter delivered its first R22 piston single in October 1979.
Rotorcraft

V-22 Test Pilot Honored with Kincheloe Award

Tom Macdonald, the Osprey V-22 chief test pilot, received the Iven C.
Accidents

Five Killed in Two Bell 206 Accidents

A Bell 206L3 owned and operated by Petroleum Helicopters crashed on its way to an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico on October 10, killing the pilot and t
Rotorcraft

Helitech shines despite absence of big orders

Amid feverish speculation that the 2005 show might be rattling around the mighty Excel exhibition centre in London’s docklands, this year’s Helitech, held
Rotorcraft

Bell sales reflect diverse industry

Bell Helicopter Textron announced the recent deliveries of three helicopters–a Bell 412, 206B-3 and 430–to customers in vastly different industries and too
Rotorcraft

Bell CEO is optimistic despite many challenges

Mike Redenbaugh took over the CEO’s office at Bell Helicopter’s Fort Worth, Texas headquarters in May and now faces some formidable challenges–including ge
Aircraft

Cessna Decides Against Citation X Winglets

Cessna has ruled out the addition of winglets to its Citation X high-speed business jet, after investigating the modification and concluding that there was
Avionics

Get Your RVSM Installations Here

As more RVSM STCs are awarded, operators of most makes and models, even those of much older and rarer airframes, will soon have many places to get RVSM ins
Airports

NBAA renews request for FAA to probe fees

On October 2 NBAA filed a revised Part 16 complaint with the FAA asking the agency to investigate the new landing fees at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (S
FBOs

Banyon building new, larger facility at FXE

“We’ve outgrown our current facility and need more room for our guests,” said Banyan Air Service president Don Campion.
Regulations and Government

Expect costlier custom charges

Starting last month, operators clearing customs at so-called “user fee” airports began to see as much as a 10-percent increase in clearance charges.
FBOs

Avitat HPN improves it's 'Galley Direct' plan

For all pilots and other crewmembers who have ever struggled across a windswept ramp loaded down with cabin supplies, Jet Systems/Avitat at Westchester Cou
FBOs

Jet Aviation honors American heroes

Pilots and other crewmembers visiting Jet Aviation’s four U.S.
FBOs

Super Wing Ding planned at Texas FBO

It may not be the closest FBO to next year’s Super Bowl in Houston, but it might be the most fun.
Airports

The ins-and-outs of hangars

“When we look at building a hangar for a client we see someone who has made a significant investment.
Regulations and Government

AOPA: Advisory Group Lacks GA Reps

The FAA Management Advisory Council (MAC) should have more representation from general aviation, AOPA told Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta early las
Regulations and Government

NATA Calls Town Halls Successful

After recent visits to three Florida airports under pressure either to close or severely restrict operations, National Air Transportation Association presi
Regulations and Government

NASAO Lauds Washington State

The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has named Washington the “Most Innovative State” this year for developing an online pilot-regi
Aircraft

F-35 Costs are Rising, says GAO

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will cost much more than currently predicted, and the expected cost per flight hour already exceeds that of the F-16.
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Aircraft

Galaxy Airlift Fleet Future is Settled

The future of the U.S.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Unveils Wide-cabin G650

Ending protracted speculation about how it would address the aging fuselage cross section of its large-cabin business jets, Gulfstream Aerospace this morni
G650
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Staying Put, Expanding in Ohio

Speaking yesterday at the fractional provider’s Port Columbus (Ohio) Airport operations center, NetJets CEO Richard Santulli ended months of speculation by
ATC

DOT IG: GA Contributes to Air Traffic Congestion

A DOT Inspector General report on Na
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra XR Mod Boosts Citation I/II Range

Cessna Citation modifier Sierra Industries is expanding its product line by offering extended-range upgrades for the Citation I, II and S-II.
Accidents

First Major-damage VLJ Returns to Service

The first very light jet to suffer major damage, Cessna Citation Mustang S/N 049, returned to service on February 29 after enduring the collapse of its lef
Safety

FAA ‘Willing to Accept’ $10.2 Million from Southwest

The FAA sent a letter to Southwest Airlines on Thursday, notifying the carrier that because some Southwest Boeing 737s were flown while not in compliance w
Regulations and Government

FAA Mandates Better Voice and Flight Data Recorders

The FAA is mandating updated aircraft cockpit voice and flight data recorders for airplanes with 10 or more seats and operating under Parts 121, 125 or 135
Aircraft

In The Works: Eviation EV-20

The latest iteration of what was the Visionaire Vantage single-engine jet still has a pulse, although progress has slowed considerably.