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February 13, 2012
While the future is inherently hard to predict (especially when it comes to the economy), the more than 1,000 chief pilots and flight department managers who were questioned for Honeywell’s 14th annual Turbine-Powered Civilian Helicopter Outlook plan to buy “strong” in 2012, but are uncertain about 2013 and beyond. The survey, which represents a pool of operators flying almost 2,500...October 10, 2011
Eurocontrol's Director General David McMilian stressed the need to move towards performance-driven air traffic management (ATM) on both sides of the Atlantic. In a speech last month at the European Institute on the future of European ATM, McMillan said the lack of governmental funding has stymied achieving global interconnectivity across the industry. "Every state has to have a plan saying how it will...October 3, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS September 19, 2011 Socorro, NM Concannon Milton Concannon Radial Roc N91TX Around 1310 MDT, a/c sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near the Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM). The pilot and pilot-passenger sustained fatal injuries. One witness observed the a/c prior to the impact w/terrain and observed the a/c in a...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...August 15, 2011
Canada’s Department of National Defence has dispatched three Bell CH-146 Griffons to support the Jamaica Defence Force...August 1, 2011
An S-70i Black Hawk on display during the Paris Air Show in late June. Sikorsky The state of Jalisco in Mexico has purchased...June 10, 2011
Russian Helicopters and VEB-leasing recently signed an agreement that covers the Latin American aviation market...June 6, 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) traffic results for April show a rebound in international markets with 16.5 percent growth compared to April 2010. Since the European airspace was shut down in April 2010, due to the volcanic ash crisis, comparison figures have been exaggerated, IATA stated when releasing the results June 2 at Singapore. International markets in April had grown to reach a...May 23, 2011
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) forecasts an average of 2.24 million people will take to the skies each day this summer-- a daily increase of 34,000 compared with last year. In its annual summer forecast, released May 16, the ATA predicts that U.S. airlines will carry a total of 206.2 million passengers from June through August, roughly 3 million, or 1.5...May 23, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS May 3, 2011 Blue Springs, NE Norris Ernest Dominator N103EB Around 1430 CDT, a/c was substantially damaged when it impacted a telephone line and parked car while departing from a private residence. A post impact fire ensued. The private pilot was fatally injured. The fire consumed the airframe. 1 Fatal Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the...March 1, 2011
The U.S. State Department has handed over a trio of Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks to the Mexican...February 28, 2011
TSA's Pistole on Opt-Out TSA Administrator John Pistole would not approve expansion of the 'opt-out' program without clear and compelling evidence that private screeners would be beneficial at a particular airport. Pistole says the current program with 16 participating airports is manageable, but he added that expansion could limit TSA's flexibility to surge employees to airports as necessary and...February 21, 2011
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Jan 05, 2011 Birmingham, AL BEECH 58P N48TS A/c was substantially damaged when it crashed during approach to Birmingham International Airport (BHM). Flight originated from Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU), Morristown, NJ. A/c initially intercepted localizer for approach, but did not intercept glideslope. A/c then proceeded L of course, above glideslope...February 7, 2011
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Jan 3, 2011 Corupa, Brazil PIPER PT-DJS A/c incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain for unknown reasons near, Corupa, Santa Catarina, Brazi. One fatality The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Corupa, earlier that day at an unspecified time. Jan 14, 2011 Ocho Rios, Jamaica BELL 206B III 6Y-JCA Chopper operated by Captain's...January 24, 2011
The U.S. State Department has delivered three Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks to the Mexican government’s...January 3, 2011
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Dec 1, 2010 Linkoping, Sweden CESSNA F150 SE-IGU A/c substantially damaged upon impact with terrain after initial takeoff from Linkoping Airport (ESSL). One fatality Pilot fatally injured. A/c owned/operated by private individual. Local flight originating at time of accident. Dec 3, 2010 Pago Pago, American Samoa BOEING 767 N584HA Air carrier operation of...December 13, 2010
The FAA says Mexico again complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based on the results of a November FAA review of Mexico's civil aviation authority. The announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration comes four months after the agency downgraded the country's aviation safety ranking. In July, the FAA publicly faulted Mexico's oversight of...December 13, 2010
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Nov 06, 2010 Fitchburg, MA NORTH AMERICAN AT-6F N164US A/ substantially damaged following loss of engine power and collision with terrain during approach to Fitchburg Municipal Airport (FIT). A/c approaching FIT after local sightseeing flight. One fatality, one serious On final approach for landing, engine lost power and quit. Pilot's attempts to restart...December 10, 2010
A custom-built Advance Passenger Information (API) system, developed by ARINC for the Mexico Tax Administration (SAT) Customs Bureau, has become the preferred API system among airlines operating in the country. More than half the major airlines serving Mexico have switched from a competitor to ARINC’s API...December 3, 2010
The FAA says Mexico again complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based on the results of a November FAA review of Mexico’s civil aviation authority. It said Mexico has made significant progress and is now upgraded from the Category 2...
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