Content Archive: October 2006

Air Methods, CJ Systems Splurge on EC 135s

Air Methods, one of the nation’s largest air medical transportation providers, yes-terday signed a memorandum of under-standing with American Eurocopter to
Maintenance and Modifications

Complaint filed against Rolls-Royce

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has filed a complaint with the FAA against Rolls-Royce alleging the engine maker does not provide basic
FBOs

Euralair FBO prepares to move into new digs at Le Bourget Airport

Paris Le Bourget FBO Euralair Airport Services (EAS) has renewed a five-year agreement to remain in the Exxon Mobil Avitat network until 2010.

People in Aviation: October 2005

John Hall is the new president of Indianapolis-based Premier Jet Aviation.
Avionics

Dassault and Honeywell face off in lawsuit

In an unusual public airing of a disagreement between a customer and supplier, Dassault Aviation has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $60 million from Hon

On top of the world. officially

Eurocopter test pilot Didier Delsalle (center) and president and CEO Fabrice Brégier (right) yesterday accepted the world record verification from Fédérati
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ATC

FAA & union still differ on pay, workday

The FAA’s air traffic controller contract proposal maintains the average base pay of current controllers ($166,000), which the agency said is a 74-percent
Aircraft

OEMs focus on derivatives, not new models

While the business aviation industry remains healthy and forecasts predict continued growth, the established OEMs announced only incremental product upgrad
Engines

Another flight ops double flameout

On November 28, a Flight Options Beechjet 400A experienced a double engine flameout at FL380 while on a positioning flight.