Content Archive: August 2016

Rotorcraft

New Challenges for Erickson

Long-term financing plan needed.
Aircraft

WeatherTech Stretches G280’s Legs to the Limit

Despite its 3,600-nm book-number range, the G280 landed with reserve fuel in excess of NBAA IFR requirements on the record-breaking flight.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Helicopters Crews Aid Louisiana Flood Rescues

Bristow crews retrieved people from flooded homes, small boats, levees and high ground surrounded by floodwaters.
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Airlines

A4A: Airlines Edge Closer to Average Corporate Profitability

The 10 major carriers analyzed by Airlines for America collectively reported pre-tax profit of $12 billion during the first half of 2016.
Aircraft

British Hybrid Airship Makes Delayed 'First' Flight

Manufacturer says that defense is still the key market, although civil authorities EASA and UK CAA will monitor flight tests.
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Airports

FAA Rules that Santa Monica Must Keep Airport Open

The latest decision is the FAA's response to the city of Santa Monica's appeal in a complaint brought by airport tenants and operators.
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ATC

FAA Moves Toward Five-knot Speed Adjustments for Flow

Change is designed to make airspace more efficient, enable more direct routing.
Accidents

EASA Issues Proposal for EC Rules Tied to Germanwings Crash

Opinion calls for strict psychological testing as part of class 1 medical exam, more effective oversight of aeromedical examiners

Bizav Activity in Europe Logs Largest Monthly Gain YTD

Business aircraft flying in Europe climbed 1.9 percent from July 2015, to 85,685 business aviation departures, according to data from WingX Advance.

Conklin Releases Update for Aircraft Life Cycle Cost

Adds data for the Embraer Legacy 450, Piper M600, Daher TBM 930 and Airbus Helicopters BK117B2-850.