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October 21, 2009 Rotor & Wing
LaBarge Obtains Black Hawk Harness Contract
Sikorsky has granted a $2.4-million contract to LaBarge Inc. to continue making wiring harnesses for the UH-60L Black Hawk. LaBarge...
October 21, 2009 N/A
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)...
October 20, 2009 N/A
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...
October 20, 2009 N/A
FEC Heliports Supports NEMSPA
During the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, CA, FEC Heliports donated $2,500 to the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) corporate sponsorship program. The NEMSPA corporate sponsorship program provides a partnership opportunity for...
October 20, 2009 N/A
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...
October 20, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Erickson Leases Firefighting Aircrane
Due to continuing fires that are threatening southern California, Erickson Air-Crane has agreed to...
October 20, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Lord Among KAI Supplier Award Winners
Korea Aerospace Industry (KAI) has given an Elite Supplier award to Lord Corp. for its contribution...
October 19, 2009 Air Safety Week
U.S. Transportation Fatalities Fall in 2008
Transportation fatalities in the U.S, decreased by almost 10 percent in 2008 from 2007, according to preliminary figures released by the National Transportation Safety Board. This marks the third consecutive year of decreasing transportation fatalities...
October 19, 2009 Air Safety Week
Selected Remarks of NTSB Chairman Debbie Hersman/Safety Standdown
I'd like to take the opportunity to recognize Bombardier's leadership because this seminar has grown as one of the premier events for disseminating safety information to pilots, mechanics, and managers of business jets and turboprops. It has been over a dozen...
October 19, 2009 Air Safety Week
More Flight Delays on the Horizon
Lengthy airline delays have doubled since1990 and will get worse as the U.S. economy recovers, according to a recently released Brookings Institution report. On-time performance has improved lately because airlines have cut capacity during the recession. But...
October 19, 2009 Air Safety Week
Pentagon Target Preventable Accidents
Accidents on and off duty pose a greater threat than combat to U.S. service members. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has challenged the department to step up its investment in safety technologies while incorporating best safety practices. Since 2003, the...
October 19, 2009 Air Safety Week
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...
October 19, 2009 Air Safety Week
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...
October 19, 2009 Air Safety Week
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...
October 19, 2009 Air Safety Week
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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