Content Archive: February 2007
Avionics
Charts and weather graphics on tap for Primus Epic CDS/R
In a bid to gain a larger share of the market for retrofit cockpit systems, Honeywell is adding electronic charts and uplink weather functions to its Primu
Rotorcraft
Kiwi Rescue Flight Recognized
The Life Flight Trust, operator of a Wellington, New Zealand-based Westpac Rescue BK 117B2, was named 2004 “Trust of the Year” at a recent awards dinner.
Rotorcraft
New Nose-mount for EC 120
A Danish flight-test engineer has developed a camera nose mount for the EC 120 that, he says, is stronger and lighter than the only current alternative.
Rotorcraft
Chinese Order Eurocopters
Chinese operator COHC has ordered two Eurocopter AS 332L1 Super Pumas, with an option to acquire one EC 225 and an EC 155 B1.
Safety
Private air-rescue foundation provides new financing model
Swiss air-rescue provider Rega is ready to help any similar organization that would like to set up a membership-based financing plan.
Accidents
King Air Survives Structural Damage
On February 2, Super King Air B200 N777AJ survived an uncontrolled descent and structural damage after the inner ply of the windshield cracked at 27,000 fe
Rotorcraft
A Customer Is a Customer
Heritage Aviation of Grand Prairie, Texas, is to install VIP interiors for two Sikorsky S-92s ordered by the government of Turkmenistan to transport
Rotorcraft
New Eurocopter Facility Opens
American Eurocopter opened its manufacturing, assembly and customization plant in Columbus, Miss., in October.
Accidents
Company Says Milwaukee Accident ATC’s Fault
The owner of Freight Runner’s Express, the cargo company whose Beech 99 and Cessna 402 collided on the ground at General Mitchell International Airport in
Security
Mercury Picks Up Where Jet Aviation Left Off
Two months after Swiss-based Jet Aviation revealed to AIN that it had dropped plans announced more than two years ago that it was partnering with Ku
