Content Archive: January 2010

Aircraft

CRJ1000s Still Grounded

The pair of CRJ1000s participating in the program’s flight-test program remained grounded last month as Bombardier engineers continued to work on a solutio
Aircraft

ATR Maintains Heading in Turbulent Environment

Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR logged record revenues of $1.4 billion and delivered 54 airplanes last year, the company announced during its ann
Rotorcraft

Heli-Expo preview 2010

The annual Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo–at the George R.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Fokker Services, Goodrich sign licensing agreement

A manufacturing license agreement has been signed between Fokker Services and Goodrich’s Landing Gear business for the future manufacturing and supply of F
Rotorcraft

Guimbal Raises Funds

On December 29 last year, France-based manufacturer Hélicoptères Guimbal completed a €1.8 million ($2.6 million) injection of capital.
Airports

Touching Bases: Santa Monica Friends to Testify

The court overseeing the attempt by the City of Santa Monica, Calif., to
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter, AW Deliver Offshore Helos

In Vergiate, Italy, last month, AgustaWestland delivered an AW139 to VIH Cougar Helicopters.
FBOs

Touching Bases: Panorama Renovates Lobby, Ramp at Westchester facility

Panorama Flight Service at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., completed a major renovation of its FBO and held a celebration to mark the occ
FBOs

Touching Bases: Avfuel Adds Two Centers

Million Air Moses Lake and Scottsdale AirCenter have joined the Avfuel network.
Rotorcraft

2,000th Makila Engine Enters Service

France-based turboshaft manufacturer Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter.