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February 1, 2012
Australian Aerospace has received Part 147 certificate approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Australian Aerospace becomes the first civil helicopter maintenance training operator in the...February 1, 2012
The EADS board of directors has elected Sean O’Keefe as chair- man of the board. The EADS North America CEO will replace the retiring Ralph Crosby. O’Keefe served as vice president of the technology infrastructure sector of General Electric before being appointed CEO of EADS in 2009. Fargo, N.D.-based Spectrum Aeromed has hired Michael Gallagher as vice president and project manager. He will...February 1, 2012
The U.S. Army has contracted Boeing to supply 14 CH-47F Chinooks as part of the government’s foreign military sales (FMS) program. The contract, valued at $370...January 31, 2012
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) and Thales Australia have selected the Eurocopter EC135 for a bid on Phase 7, Helicopter Aircrew Training System...December 8, 2011
Eurocopter has handed over the final Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as part of a 22-aircraft order...December 8, 2011
Australia’s MRH90 helicopter program has received a significant boost with an agreement between the Commonwealth and manufacturer...December 1, 2011
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has incorporated a new AgustaWestland AW109 simulator into its training portfolio. The sim training will prepare pilots for flying...December 1, 2011
Chromalloy has named Carlo Luzzatto as its new president. Luzzatto replaces Armand Lauzon, who is now the CEO of Chromalloy and its parent company, Sequa Corp. Luzzatto was previously the co-general manager of the Ansaldo Energia division of Finmeccanica. StandardAero Business Aviation has appointed Marc McGowan as vice president...November 30, 2011
Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts and Rio Tinto Chief Executive, Energy, Doug Ritchie today announced a new $10 million commitment to community...October 27, 2011
The Australian Army’s 100th pilot has completed the helicopter qualification course from Army Aviation Training and Training Support (AATTS). In...October 21, 2011
United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods division, has been completed a non-exclusive agreement with AgustaWestland to design an interior air ambulance concept for AW169s. AgustaWestland will provide...October 17, 2011
Plane Crashes Into Fla. Turnpike A Socata TBM-800 single-engine plane, carrying two people, crashed around 1:34 p.m. local time on Wednesday into the Florida Turnpike in Hollywood about 20 miles north of Miami, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) told ASW. The...October 14, 2011
The Australian Army has lifted the suspension of flying operations for its Boeing CH-47D Chinook fleet, including two helicopters serving in Afghanistan, after determining that there were no issues...October 10, 2011
European safety regulators may require European operators of Airbus A330s and A320s to replace aircraft windshields following an investigation into a June 2009 Jetstar flight from Japan that was diverted to Guam after a fire ensued at the base of the right main windshield. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)...October 5, 2011
The Australian Army has locked down a fleet of five Boeing CH-47D Chinooks, including two currently serving in Afghanistan. According to Brigadier...September 30, 2011
BAE Systems has been contracted by the Royal Australian Navy to develop a training system for landing helicopter dock (LHD) ships. The training program...September 22, 2011
Bell Helicopter has inked a four-year deal with Raytheon Australia to provide three Bell 429s for the Royal Australian Navy's Retention and Motivation...September 12, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS August 21,2011 Marshall, MI Aero Commander Callair A-9B N7638V Around 1758 EDT, a/c was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a glider tow operation at Brooks Field Airport (RMY). The pilot received fatal injuries The right wind of the tow plane dropped after landing and it entered a 60-70-deg nose down attitude. A/c completed about...September 5, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS August 17, 2011 Finca Arrayaes, Colombia Cessna 152 HK2597G Around 1930 UCT, a/c was destroyed following a collision w/terrain. The flight instructor and pilot received fatal injuries. 2 Fatal The flight departed Aeropuerto El Guaymaral (SKGY), Chia, Colombia about 20 minutes prior to the accident. *Factual NTSB Data August 18, 2011 Moore, ID Briegleb...September 1, 2011
The Australian Army has contracted Boeing to provide simulator training for its Bell 206B1 Kiowas. Boeing will provide the Army with a Helimod sim from...
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