Content Archive: June 2007

Rotorcraft

Eurocopter in Talks for Romanian Company…

Eurocopter is still talking to the Romanian privatization agency, AVAS, about taking over 65 percent of helicopter and light aircraft manufacturer IAR Ghim
Rotorcraft

…As Workers Suspend Strike

Workers at the IAR Ghimbav helicopter manufacturing plant in Brasov, Romania, have suspended their strike after three days.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Align OEI Rules with EASA

The FAA is proposing to amend one engine inoperative (OEI) rating definitions.
Safety

FAA Issues Emergency AD on MD 369 Series

An accident caused by the loss of a tail-rotor blade prompted the FAA to issue an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) for the MD 369 series.
Rotorcraft

Bell 429 flight tests gather momentum

Bell is planning to add the second 429 prototype to its flight-test effort next month.
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Bizav makes a big splash at Sun 'n' Fun

The annual Sun ’n’ Fun event in Lakeland, Fla., is similar to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh, with its emphasis on sport aviati
Maintenance and Modifications

Flight options chooses FAA ASAP program

The more than 400 maintenance professionals working for Flight Options will be covered by the FAA’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), according to a r
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA and PAMA honor EJM maintenance team

The FAA has awarded Executive Jet Management (EJM) its Diamond Award for excellence in maintenance, safety and human factors training for the 13th straight
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlantic Aero adds Raisbeck dealership, gets P&WC IBR Ok

Raisbeck Engineering has entered an agreement with Atlantic Aero authorizing the Greensboro, N.C.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner receives FAA gold certificate of excellence

The FAA has awarded Sabreliner’s Perryville operation its Gold Certificate of Excellence.