Content Archive: May 2010

Rotorcraft

Two Ka-32s Delivered to Azerbaijan Emergency Ministry

Russian Helicopters last month delivered two Kamov Ka-32s to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Accidents

Newscopter and 737 in Near-collision

The NTSB is investigating the April 28 incident at Houston Hobby in which a Bell 407 operated by Helicopters, Inc.
Rotorcraft

Rega’s Helo Missions Steady in 2009

Swiss rescue organization Rega’s 13 helicopters flew a steady (+0.2 percent) number of missions last year, the tally being 10,443.
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Teams with Mercedes for EC145 interior

Eurocopter last month unveiled the EC145 Mercedes- Benz Style, a version of the light twin helicopter that features aesthetic and practical innovations.
FBOs

Rizon FBOs to open soon

Rizon Jet’s two FBOs at London Biggin Hill and Doha, Qatar, are set to open in July.
FBOs

JetEx opens first international FBO

JetEx Flight Support has opened its first FBO, a refurbishment of the former Flying Group facility at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, which it acquired in Feb
FBOs

Privatair plans Bahrain expansion

PrivatAir is targeting a July 1 opening date for its new charter/management business in Bahrain.

FAA Crackdown: Is Agency a Friend or Foe?

In AIN’s upcoming June issue, we raise the question of whether new FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt is cracking down extra hard on the aviation indus

BA Posts More Record Losses as Strike Looms

British Airways posted another record loss for its fiscal year ending March 31, as the recession, labor strife and adverse winter weather conspired to nega

NTSB Issues Bevy of Recommendations As Result of US Airways Flight 1549 Ditching Findings

As a result of findings from US Airways Flight 1549–which lost power in both engines after hitting a flock of Canada Geese and successfully ditched in t