Content Archive: February 2021

Rotorcraft

Aireon To Provide ADS-B for Helos in North Sea

Aerion ADS-B system will monitor helicopter operations in the Bodo Oceanic flight region to altitudes of 10,000 feet.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Expands Chattanooga Site for Embraer Mx

West Star Aviation has acquired an additional 12,500 sq ft of hangar space in Chattanooga, Tennessee for Embraer maintenance.
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Airports

Airport Assessment 101: Careful Planning Is Key

Pfizer flight operations manager Chad Patnode and veteran BBJ and Challenger captain Steve Feldman talk risk assessment strategies when planning a trip.
Rotorcraft

Israel Selects Sikorsky’s King Stallion Helicopter

Sikorsky’s latest heavylift helicopter has been chosen over the CH-47 to replace first-generation CH-53s in service with the Israeli Air Force.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct and Polaris Help Flight Crew Manage Risk

Polaris Aero's FlightRisk app is now available through the Satcom Direct SD PreFlight app, facilitating the risk assessment and mitigation process.
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Accidents

AINsight: Just Land

The crash that killed Kobe Bryant could have been avoided if the pilot just decided to land the helicopter instead of continuing the flight.
Safety

Experts Offer Tips on Bizav Crew Security, Safety

Experts discussed business aviation security best practices on the final day of NBAA’s virtual Flight Operations Conference.
Regulations and Government

Boeing To Pay $6.61 million in FAA Penalties

The FAA and Boeing reach a settlement on penalties related to a 2015 case and two pending enforcement actions involving the company’s ODA unit.
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Aircraft

IAG Still Considering Boeing 737 Max for Fleet Renewal

The parent company of BA, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Vueling continues to evaluate routes for the 737 Max as it sinks to a €7.4 billion operating loss.
Environment

Two More Cali FBOs To Offer Permanent SAF Supplies

Two more FBOs in California—Monterey Jet Center and Signature Flight Support Oakland—will soon offer permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel .
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