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| 10.26.2009 |
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Pilot Error Caused 2007 Medical Flight Fatal Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently ruled that pilot mismanagement of an abnormal flight control situation caused the fatal crash of a medical transport near Milwaukee. On June 4, 2007, a Cessna Citation 550 (N550BP) impacted Lake...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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New Choppers for HealthNet
Metro Aviation has been awarded a completion contract to finish two air medically configured helicopters for HealthNet Aeromedical Services based in Charleston, WV. HealthNet, a longtime air medical provider, will receive the new EC135 and EC145 as additions...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Life Saver or Life Taker?
A New Era for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) An Aviation Today Webinar Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (ET) Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations provide an important service to the public by transporting...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Less Automation Better for Controllers
With the nation's air traffic expected to double by 2025, controllers will probably have to depend more and more on automation. But too much automation could lead to fatal mistakes when that automation fails, a former Texas Tech University psychology student...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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New Coms System a Lifesaver
A new wireless communication system, which was undergoing testing in Arizona, assisted a Navy corpsman during a real-life rescue mission in early September. The Telephonics Aircraft Wireless Intercommunications System (AWICS) was installed on a U.S. Marine...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Safety & Technology Trends
Police Chopper Shot Down in Brazil Two Brazilian policemen were killed after their helicopter came under fire from gang members below them and crashed. The pilot struggled to put the helicopter down safely after being shot in the leg by suspected...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Security Shortlines
U.S. Policy & Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism The response of the U.S. federal government to the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security measures to deter terrorist attacks while...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Safety Rules & Regs
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus A310-203 and -222 and A300 B4-620. Final rule. SUMMARY: This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Accidents & Incidents
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Sept 02, 2009 Kurnoon, India BELL 430 VT-APG Government of Andhra Pradesh Gad helicopter crashed enroute to Chitoor, India from Hyderabad, India. There were 2 crew members and 3 passengers, including the...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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NBAA Wrap: Sound Bites
Now that the Orange County Convention Center is empty of the aviation bazaar that is the National Business Aircraft Association, it is time to reflect on what happened last week. There is no question the mood was both somber and combative as the industry...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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New 'Black Box' Might Help Solve Air Crash Mysteries; More News
The fatal crash of Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330, over the South Atlantic on June 1, 2009 brought new focus on determining the cause of such inexplicable events - such as when a state-of-the-art aircraft suddenly falls from the sky and is lost...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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NEMSPA “Heliport Safety Sign Campaign”
During the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, CA, the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) announced its “Heliport Safety Sign Campaign”. In its continuing efforts to advance safety in the air medical and aviation industries...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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HEMS Webinar Set for Oct. 29
Aviation Today will present a webinar that will solicit some of the world’s top helicopter air safety experts to provide a realistic assessment of the current status of the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS)...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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Airline Industry 3rd Quarter Summary
Finally there appears to be sun light piercing through several recent months of storm clouds for the airline industry. Recognizing the 3rd quarter is normally the best for airline profits, the relatively small loss, while disappointing, was more positive than...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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Aviation Today Webinar Focuses on Business Jets
Business Jets: Separating the Reality from the Hype is the topic of a new Aviation Today webinar scheduled on the heels of the he National Business Aviation Association in October. Set for October 27 at 11 am, the webinar focuses on how the economic meltdown...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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Pilot Error in Med Flight Fatal Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently ruled that pilot mismanagement of an abnormal flight control situation caused the fatal crash of a medical transport near Milwaukee. On June 4, 2007, a Cessna Citation 550 (N550BP) impacted Lake...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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HEMS Webinar Set for Oct. 29
Aviation Today will present a webinar that will solicit some of the world’s top helicopter air safety experts to provide a realistic assessment of the current status of the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS)...
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| 10.22.2009 |
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Engine-off taxiing picks up speed
Engine-off taxiing got a boost from two recent aviation industry initiatives. EOT has been used sporadically by some airlines for years but the industry has now thrown its weight behind the idea. EOT can save airlines a little money while sparing the...
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| 10.22.2009 |
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LUV to Serve New Panama City Airport.
Despite consistent guidance from Boyd Group International Michael Boyd that communities should never pay airlines to serve their city, Panama City may ultimately do just that as Southwest begins to serve its new Northwest Florida – Panama City Airport...
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| 10.22.2009 |
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‘No Pressure’ Initiative
During the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, CA, the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) unveiled its “No Pressure Initiative”. Earlier this year NEMSPA conducted a short, informal survey among more than 250 EMS pilots and...
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