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Second Chinook for Heli-rig Contract

Columbia Helicopters will send a second Boeing Vertol 234 Chinook to Papua New Guinea, to work on heli-rig contracts with local exploration company Oil Sea
Rotorcraft

New Fire-suppression Kit for Kamov

Simplex Manufacturing has launched a new fire attack system for the Kamov Ka-32.
Rotorcraft

Engine OEM Extends U.S. Presence

Turbomeca is investing approximately $50 million to expand production and product support activities at its Grand Prairie, Texas facility.The a
Rotorcraft

Turbine Training on the Cheap

FH1100 Manufacturing will offer all-turbine pilot training in the Florida panhandle beginning in May.
Training and Workforce

EMS Goes NVG

Boise, Idaho-based Aviation Specialties Unlimited has installed night-vision goggles in Reach Air Medical Services’ Agusta A109, Bell 407 and BO 105 fleet.
Safety

NTSB blames Part 91 for deadly EMS helo crashes

On January 25 the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety presented a special investigation report on EMS and helicopter EMS (HEMS) operations, attributing a number
Safety

HAI urges safety changes for Gulf of Mexico operators

In January, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) urged its members to press their Congressional representatives to support improved communication
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter expects revenue increase to continue this year

Eurocopter last year secured orders for 401 new civil/parapublic and military helicopters, up from 322 in 2004.
Rotorcraft

US Helicopter service links New York-area airports and heliports

A helicopter service connecting Manhattan with New York City airports is due to start this month.
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Airports

Small airfields form front lines of noise wars

The story that tells the economic fortunes of smaller metropolitan airfields in Europe is very much a tale of several cities.
FBOs

New executive terminal set to open at Paris Le Bourget

Paris Le Bourget Airport is to open a new terminal building next month.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sharp details offers Xzilon for aircraft cleaning

Sharp Details now offers Granitize Aviation International’s new product, Xzilon (pronounced zy-lon), an aircraft exterior high-solids formula corrosion inh
Maintenance and Modifications

BizJet International to provide maintenance in northeast

BizJet International of Tulsa, Okla., announced a service-center agreement with FirstFlight Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of FBO Air, located at El
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA waives recurrent test for learjet 30s and 55

Bombardier Aircraft Services (BAS) has received approval from the FAA to eliminate skin contour tests for the ongoing operation of the Learjet 31, 35, 36 a
Maintenance and Modifications

TAC Air forms alliance with THI Maintenance at Shreveport

The Hangar Incorporated (THI) has entered an agreement with Shreveport, La.
Maintenance and Modifications

Corpair supply expands into Falcon and Haker markets

For years Corpair Supply of O’Fallon, Mo., has been closely associated with the repair and overhaul of Sabreliners.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Source combines avionics and maintenance facilities

A recently completed 120,000-plus-sq-ft facility is the new home of Jet Source Business Aviation Center at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wing Aviation adds third paint facility in Houston

Less than two years after breaking ground on its second paint facility, Wing Aviation has announced that principal construction on its third paint hangar h
Maintenance and Modifications

General Dynamics Aviation Serives in an OSHA star

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Maintenance and Modifications

CRS Jet spares receives ASA-100 certification

The Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA) has awarded its quality system standard ASA-100 to CRS Jet Spares.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Landmark Aviation

Newly named Landmark Aviation is still growing within the business aviation community, at least when it comes to name recognition.
Maintenance and Modifications

Torqued: Preparing for a new maintenance environment

During a discussion with a friend recently he touched on a problem he and most others in his industry are having.
Security

New software simplifies no-fly checklist

Aviation Technologies has created what it believes is a solution to the time-consuming process of checking air passenger and employee names against Transpo
FBOs

NATA hosts ATA's James May in strategic issues forum

James May, president of the Air Transport Association (ATA), the U.S.
FBOs

Cutter sharpens its edge with a seventh location

Beginning this month, Cutter Aviation will assume FBO operations from WingsPoint Aviation Services at McKinney Airport in McKinney, Texas.
Aircraft

PiperJet To Have Rivetless Wing

Piper Aircraft is patenting a new metal bonding technique that will be key to the manufacture of the PiperJet’s all-aluminum wing.
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Accidents

Brazil Investigators: U.S. Pilots Didn’t Turn Off Transponder

Brazilian authorities have continually blamed ExcelAire pilots Joe Lepore and Jan Paladino for a midair between their Legacy 600 and a Gol Airlines Boeing
Safety

GAO Raps FAA over Runway Incursions

Per a request by House aviation subcommittee chairman Jerry Costello, the Government Accountability Office yesterday issued a
Avionics

Avio NG Software Delay Hurts IS&S

Reflecting on a “tough year” for Innovative Solutions & Support, company officials nonetheless said they are confident that the Avio NG cockpit for the
FBOs

Trajen continues expansion with Ranger acquisition

Trajen FBO Network, which late last year acquired ski-country’s Aspen Base Operation, has further enriched its portfolio of FBOs in another, very different