Content Archive: October 2011

The NTSB has launched a Go-Team to investigate the crash of a Bell 206 tour helicopter into the East River in New York City.

TAG Aviation expects to complete construction of a new three-bay hangar complex at the London-area Farnborough Airport next month.

Goodrich yesterday completed its acquisition of Lake Suzy, Fla.-based Winslow Marine Products, a provider of life rafts to the business aviation

Kevin Bredenbeck, the pilot who flew Sikorsky’s X2 technology demonstrator last year to an unofficial speed record for conventional helicopters

Signature Flight Support launched a new program, dubbed Signature Select, that allows independent FBOs to use its same systems, service and safety

Bill Schultz, currently executive vice president and COO of CitationAir, took over as president and CEO of the private air services company.

Avantair has laid off about 20 employees, mostly at its FBOs that it owns and operates, but also some marketing staff.

CHC Helicopter and aircraft leasing firm Milestone Aviation Group announced an $80 million contract today.

The Air Charter Association of North America (Acana) will hold a forum on charter legalities at NBAA 2011.

The FAA approved the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport’s noise compatibility program following a two-year noise study.