Content Archive: December 2017

Airports

SMO Controllers Join Skirball Fire Battle

The efforts come as the airport is set to close for a 10-period while the city shortens the SMO runway.
Accidents

Geese Found Inside Crashed EMS Helicopter

Large numbers of geese were reported in the area at the time of the crash, and eyewitnesses reported seeing the helicopter spin before impact.
Charter & Fractional

Elit'Avia Sees Shift Toward Aircraft, Crew, Mx Requests

The Solvenian company has seen more customers prefer to treat business as a typical operating expense rather than a capital expense.
Regulations and Government

For Pilots, Wasps' Nests Can Be Riskier Than Their Sting

Pitot and static tubes blocked by wasp nests can cause a total loss of function of airspeed or altitude indication and control functions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO AeroParts & Supply Under New Ownership

AeroParts & Supply was purchased by a group of aviation industry veterans who plan to expand its inventory and services.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Aerospace Expands SM4 Safety Program Benefits

SM4 continues to expand by providing targeted subject matter experts and financial support to the aerospace sector.
Rotorcraft

Super-mid Helos are 'Defining' Products, Says Lessor

Until Leonardo AW189 and Airbus H175 entered service in 2014, no single civil helicopter bridged the gap between the midsize and heavy categories.
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Avionics

ACSS Collaborates To Demonstrate ADS-B In in China

Air traffic situational awareness enhanced visual separation on approach ADS-B In application was hosted on ACSS’s T3CAS integrated surveillance system.
Regulations and Government

Florida Pilot, Mechanic Face Federal Fraud Charges

The pair are accused of faking the demise of an aircraft and later trying to sell it.
Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Panthers to Mexico; Continues HForce Testing

The company handed over the last pair of ten AS565MBe helos to the Mexican Navy, and fired weapons from an H145M
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