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November 18, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Another First Flight: AW149
AgustaWestland completed the initial flight of the AW149 medium twin helicopter Nov. 13 at its plant in Vergiate...
November 18, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Honeywell Wins Chinook Engine Contract
The U.S. Army has signed a $79-million agreement with Honeywell for T55-GA-714 engines and...
November 18, 2009 Aviation Maintenance
Erickson Elected ARSA President
The board of directors of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has appointed Chris Erickson, chief repair station officer and compliance...
November 17, 2009 Rotor & Wing
FAA Splits Hudson Airspace Into Zones
The Federal Aviation Administration’s new “exclusionary zone” that separates helicopters and seaplanes from aircraft flying over the Hudson River in the airspace around New York City goes into effect on Thursday, Nov. 19. Under the new...
November 17, 2009 Rotor & Wing
FAS: Sikorsky S-76D Launch Customer
Sikorsky Aircraft has designated Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) as the launch customer for the S-76D. FAS has placed an order for...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
FAA Adopts EASA S-92 EAD
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) calling on Sikorsky S-92 operators to repetitively inspect the helicopter's main gearbox mounting feet for cracks, defects that could lead to gearbox detachment...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
FAA Transitions oo Digital NOTAMs
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is finally entering the digital age, implementing digital Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). NOTAMs currently provide timely information about hazards and changes in aeronautical facilities, services...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Reverse Engineering for Safety-Critical Avionics Software
Verocel, a software verification company, and Certification Services, Inc. (CSI), a consultancy specializing in airborne and ground-based aviation-related digital systems, have won a research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Pilot Safety Symposium & Job Fair Set
FltOps.com is teaming with the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), presenting the next in its series of pilot safety symposiums and job fairs, on Nov. 21, at the New York-LaGuardia Airport Marriott. At a time when the public is questioning attention to safety...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Safety & Technology Trends
Paying Tribute The Flight Safety Foundation recognized aviation achievements around the world at its 62nd Annual International Air Safety Seminar in Beijing, China. Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer William R. Voss presented the awards at a...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Safety Rules & Regulations
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP. Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to these...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Accidents & Incidents
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Oct 2, 2009 Dorrance, PA BELL 47D1 N74004 Pilot performed preflight inspection "including checking fuel tank was full and without water or other contaminants." Cross-country flight estimated to be...
November 16, 2009 Rotor & Wing
EMS Helicopter Goes Down Near Reno
An Aerospatiale AS350 in operation with Susanville, Calif.-based Mountain Lifeflight crashed on Saturday near the California-Nevada...
November 16, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Multi-Role AW159 Goes Airborne
AgustaWestland has conducted the first flight of its AW159 military helicopter. Chief Test Pilot Donald...
November 16, 2009 N/A
Bird Strike Prevention in East Africa
The AviAssist Foundation recently completed a four-day wildlife hazard management workshop at Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania. The course provided an introduction and refresher to wildlife hazards to aviation. The workshop was oversubscribed with 27...
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