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| 10.19.2009 |
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Prelim on Fatal HEMS Crash in SC
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues to probe the fatal accident of an emergency medical service (EMS) helicopter near Georgetown, SC on Sept. 25, 2009, issuing a preliminary report on the crash that killed the pilot, the flight nurse and...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Terrain System Helps Prevent Chopper Ground Strikes
Honeywell says its latest Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) for helicopters has received technical design and production approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "Honeywell's technology ensures that all helicopter pilots...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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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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| 10.19.2009 |
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Safety & Technology Trends
PRM at Detroit Metropolitan Sensis Corporation's Precision Runway Monitoring - Alternative (PRM-A) solution is now operational at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Multilateration surveillance from the Sensis Multistatic Dependent Surveillance...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Security Shortlines
Estefan Bullet Jewelry Barred Airport security personnel in London recently confiscated Gloria Estefan's "Bullets 4 Peace" pendant because the exclusive piece actually has real bullets in it. The pendant was designed for people who want to show...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Safety Rules & Regulations
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing 747. Final rule. SUMMARY: This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the fuselage frames in section 41, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from reports of cracking in fuselage frames made of 2024...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Accidents & Incidents
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Sept 07, 2009 Quincy, FL PIPER PA-11 N4778M A/c substantially damaged after collision with terrain after takeoff from Quincy Municipal Airport. One fatality, one serious According to Sheriff's Office, a/c...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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How Will Airlines Survive?; More News
In past years, airlines’ biggest concern was how to control skyrocketing fuel prices. Today, carriers worldwide are making dramatic business model changes to survive not only fuel costs but a myriad of challenges. This perfect storm of challenges...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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NBAA: Future Looks Robust – After Awhile
Orlando, FL – While a year ago, nervous delegates cited their long backlogs as their saving grace in the financial meltdown, no one expected that those backlogs would begin to whittle down as customers walked away from significant deposits, according to...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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FedEx Kudos for Fire Suppression
The Flight Safety Foundation’s annual Honeywell Bendix Trophy for Aviation Safety has been awarded to the Air Operations Division of FedEx Express. The company developed a fire suppression system for FedEx's DC-10 and MD-11 freighters, and it...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Certification Rules Updated
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published new regulations for manufacturers of aircraft and aviation products that will update and standardize FAA requirements to better align them with the current global manufacturing environment. The aircraft...
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| 10.16.2009 |
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Analysis: Beware the Three Little Words
Southwest kicked off the 3Q reporting season with the three little words that have now become painfully familiar in airline executive suites – excluding special items. Isn’t that like saying close but no cigar? Certainly, judging from headlines...
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| 10.16.2009 |
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Commentary: NBAA 2009: The Show Begins; More News
As the usual suspects gather, converging on the Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center by the tens of thousands for the National Business Aircraft Association, which starts Monday, questions remain about the impact of the recession on the sector, the...
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| 10.16.2009 |
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Prelim on Fatal HEMS Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues to probe the fatal accident of an emergency medical service (EMS) helicopter near Georgetown, SC on Sept. 25, 2009, issuing a preliminary report on the crash that killed the pilot, the flight nurse and...
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| 10.16.2009 |
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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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| 10.16.2009 |
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New Tool Links Biz Aviation Use to Mission Success
A unique new tool promises to be a big hit at the National Business Aircraft Association convention because it not only links business aviation to contributing to the bottom line but to the success of each mission in terms of dollars brought in. Because of...
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| 10.15.2009 |
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A Clearer Vision?; More News
At least 250,000 airline road warriors are awaiting word on the future of the nation’s Registered Traveler program, which remains in disarray. On June 22, 200,000 clients of the Verified Identify Pass (VIP) Clear service learned that the firm had shut...
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| 10.15.2009 |
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Aviation’s Tsunami Recounted at ERA
Interlaken, Switzerland – European airlines are having a far tougher time than their US counterparts, according to speakers at this year’s European Regions Airline Association meeting last week here. Calling this year an aviation tsunami...
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| 10.15.2009 |
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Accolades for Ed Stimpson
The Flight Safety Foundation says its past chairman, Ed Stimpson, has been awarded the 2009 FSF-Boeing Aviation Safety Lifetime Achievement Award. "Ambassador Stimpson is the epitome of whom this award seeks to recognize," said FSF President and CEO...
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| 10.15.2009 |
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Driver Error in ICBM Mishap
Driver error caused a payload transporter vehicle carrying non-nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile components to overturn in a rural area near Minot AFB, ND on August 31, 2009, according to a USAF...
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