Content Archive: April 2015
Aircraft
Pilot Report: Latitude Livens Up The Citation Lineup
Textron Aviation’s new Citation Latitude adds a flat-floor cabin to the company’s midsize jet line.
Airports
Sun Valley Airport Will Close for a Month
The airport will shut down from April 26 through May 20
Aircraft
AgustaWestland, Bristow Chase U.S. Navy Training Business
The consortium is pitching the AW119Kx for pilot training.
Aircraft
Rolls To Power Emirates’ Latest Batch of A380s
Airline switches allegiances from Pratt, GE partnership
Safety
EASA Publishes Loss of Control Bulletin
The bulletin focuses on recognizing conditions preceding a stall to help avoid the loss of control.
Safety
FAA To Hold Rotorcraft Safety Conference and Job Fair
The target audience is rotorcraft pilots, mechanics, small company owners, industry executives, operators and government regulators.
Rotorcraft
KKR Acquires Air Medical Group Holdings
AMGH and its affiliates operate 222 helicopters and 25 fixed-wing aircraft from 231 bases in 27 states.
Regulations and Government
FAA Publishes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training AC
The guidance, intended for airlines, is applicable to all aircraft operations.
Rotorcraft
FAA Proposes Penalty Against Air Methods
The agency alleges the firm operated 83 flights with helicopters that were out of compliance with the FARs.
