Content Archive: January 2009

Rotorcraft

AW139 Performs Offshore Medevac

Shortly after its entry into service in December with Mumbai, India-based Heligo Charters, an AgustaWestland AW139 performed a medical evacuation 217 nm of

NBAA's Letter to White House Defends Bizav

In the wake of political influence that forced Citibank on Tuesday to ditch plans to take deliv

Russian Investors Seek Partners or Buyers for AAI

Russian investment firm Industrial Investors today announced it is seeking to sell all or a por
Rotorcraft

First Marine One Enters Completion

The first of five “block one” new production presidential helicopters arrived at Lockheed Martin’s Owego, N.Y.
ATC

Houston Low-altitude Route Delayed

The FAA has delayed until March 12 implementation of a new low-altitude area navigation route (Rnav), T-254, in the vicinity of the Houston terminal area.

Boeing Resumes 787 Production

Boeing resumed production of 787 Dreamliners yesterday as it joined the major assemblies of the fifth airplane designated for flight test, the company anno
Aircraft

Grob Aerospace Deal Paves Way for SPn Resurrection

An agreement for German investors to take over the trainer aircraft activities of the insolvent

GD Upbeat about Gulfstream, Jet Aviation

Bucking the current economic tide, Gulfstream Aerospace and Jet Aviation parent company Genera

NBAA Folds LBA Show into Its Annual Convention

Citing the state of the economy, NBAA yesterday announced the cancellation of the inaugural Lig

Owners responsible for private helo approaches

Entities that build private approaches, departures and airways for helicopters have an obligation to maintain them, cautions Steve Hickok, who is now into