Content Archive: December 2007

Rotorcraft

Interview: Mike ‘Red’ Redenbaugh

Mike Redenbaugh has made quite an impact at Bell in the 18 months since he became the company’s CEO.
Rotorcraft

UK helo operator may offer new Malta service

UK operator British International has been asked to take over the helicopter service between the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo.
Rotorcraft

Flight Following for EMS Provider

New England EMS operator MedStar Transport is to equip its EC 135 and BK 117 fleet with Sky Connect satellite terminals, to provide automated tracking and
Safety

QinetiQ tests radar system that detects runway debris

Foreign object damage could one day disappear, thanks to technology developed in the UK.
FBOs

Long Island Jet Centers to get $50M upgrade

All three Long Island (N.Y.) Jet Centers (LIJC) will soon get major facelifts.
FBOs

Premier acquires West Star Aviation

Premier Air Center, a maintenance specialist and full-service FBO at St.
Safety

Taking a closer look at the Part 135 record

Of 19 fatal accidents involving Part 135 jet operators from 1999 to the end of last year, 13 befell flights flown under FAR Part 91–that is, without paying

Organizers announce future convention dates for EBACE

The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) will take place in Geneva at least through 2009.
Safety

Advisory circular addresses laser threat

In response to numerous reports of lasers being pointed at aircraft, the FAA last month issued advisory circular (AC) 70-2 requesting all aircrews to repor
Regulations and Government

EASA drafts proposal for expanded role

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a proposal to extend the scope of its regulatory activities to include “air operation, aircrew li