Content Archive: August 2009

ATC

EASA studies satellite approaches to bolster offshore helo safety

The recent spate of accidents in helicopter offshore oil operations has thrown safety research programs–many of which have long been under way–into the spo
Avionics

AIN 2009 Product Support Survey: Avionics

For the first time since AIN has been conducting its annual product support survey, a company that doesn’t start with Gar- and end in -min has claim
ATC

Midair raises concerns about VFR corridor over Hudson

New York’s airspace could be changing.
Avionics

L-3’s Trilogy Standby Gains TSO Approval

L-3 Avionics Systems said last month that its new Trilogy ESI-1000 electronic standby instrument has received TSO approval and an approved model list STC a
Regulations and Government

FAA Extends HEMS Part 135 Wx Reporting Exemption

An exemption that allows helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operators to conduct Part 135 EMS departures under IFR rules in VFR conditions and in
Rotorcraft

Air-tour operator Maverick focuses on high-end service

The greater Las Vegas area has the highest and most competitive concentration of helicopter tour operators in the U.S.
Avionics

Avidyne Introduces FMS400, R9 Pricing Levels

Using the stage at Oshkosh to make several product announcements, Avidyne introduced a lower-priced version of its next-gen flight management system called
Rotorcraft

Ex-Im Bank Backing $200 Million in U.S. Helo Exports

Four new AW139s destined for Trinidad and Tobago are the latest in a series of U.S.-manufactured helicopters whose export loans are being backed by the U.S
Accidents

Birdstrike Doomed Citation

Cessna Citation 500, Oklahoma City, Okla., March 4, 2008–The Board has determined that wing structural damage caused by one or more large