Content Archive: January 2007

Rotorcraft

Tale of Survival in the Ocean After S-76 Crash

Following the crash of a Sikorsky S-76 into the Gulf of Mexico, the two pilots and 10 passengers survived several hours in the water before being rescued,
Accidents

Just Do It: Crew of Troubled Nike GV Did

The maiden flight yesterday of Nike’s newest Gulfstream V–a 2002 model acquired by the sneaker giant on November 2–ended uneventfully, but not as originall
Charter & Fractional

Comments Due Friday on FAA’s Wet-lease Guidance

November 25 is the comment deadline for FAA’s proposed guidance on business aircraft wet leases.
Rotorcraft

NTSB: ’Urgent’ Action Needed on Sikorsky S-76

An ongoing investigation into the August 10 fatal crash of an S-76C+ in the Baltic Sea has led the NTSB to ask the FAA to take “urgent” action on several r
Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Offering a Bigger BBJ

Boeing Business Jets announced yesterday at the Dubai Air Show that it is now offering the BBJ3, an executive version of its new 737-900ER.
Rotorcraft

Bell Sells Its Interest in AB139 to AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland is acquiring Bell Helicopter’s 25-percent stake in the AB139 twin-turbine helicopter program.
Regulations and Government

Stiff Penalties Coming for Aiming Lasers at Aircraft

The House of Representatives passed a bill last week that imposes a $250,000 fine and up to a possible five-year prison term for people who point lasers at
Charter & Fractional

DOT Takes Action Against Darby Aviation

Another penalty has been assessed against Darby Aviation, one of several operators involved in the crash of a Challenger 600 at Teterboro Airport, N.J., on

Elliott Aviation Cofounder Herb Elliott Dies

Herb Elliott, cofounder of Elliott Aviation, died in Naples, Fla., on December 10 at the age of 90.
Charter & Fractional

Delta’s AirElite Growing, but Faces Possible Sale

Although declining from providing revenue figures, Delta AirElite president and CEO Michael Green said the Cincinnati-based charter and management company