Content Archive: March 2015

No Relief for Business Aviation in India's New Budget

Regulatory hurdles continue to hamstring what could be a growing industry, says the nation's business aviation association.
Security

FAA delays Hawaii Weather Cam Decision To 2018

Weather cams help safety in Alaska, so why the delay with installations in Hawaii and elsewhere?
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Appareo touts lightweight FDM camera

An integrated set of image, GPS, gyroscope and other sensors make the unit easy to install, the company claims.
Rotorcraft

RMCI targets new HUMS for light helicopters

Supplemental type certificates for the new RMCI HUMS are expected this year for Airbus and Bell single-engine helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods Puts Money Into Safety

The air-medical and heli-tour operator flies more than 400 helicopters at 186 bases in the U.S.
Rotorcraft

McConkey Receives Excellence In Safety Award

McConkey is considered an unsung hero of the helicopter industry for his pioneering work on GPS approaches.
Rotorcraft

Bartolotta is recipient of HAI Lifetime Achievement Award

Award winner has dedicated his life to the helicopter industry, beginning as an Army pilot in 1969.
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Accidents

ATSB Details Undershoot Accident in South Australia

The pilot made one go-around but elected not to make a second.
Safety

IATA To Host Cabin Operations Safety Conference

The event provides airline executives an opportunity to network.
Safety

Loss of Control Remains a Trap for Pilots

Loss of control in flight isn't the most common accident cause, but it accounts for a significant number of fatalities.