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Monday, March 1, 2010
Safety Board Chairman Advocates“Raising the Bar"
The Chairman We were joined in the chairman’s office by NTSB Executive Officer Thom Zoeller, Deputy Director of Aviation Safety for Regional Operations Jeff Guzzetti, the Chairman’s Confidential Assistant Cresence Stafford, and NTSB Public Affairs Officer Keith Holloway. We began by discussing... [read more]
March 1, 2010
Rotorcraft Report: AW119Ke Added to Finnish Order
Public Service / Patrol T Finland’s Border Guard has purchased a fourth AW119Ke for police and special ops missions. The helicopters will come with a law enforcement package similar to this NYPD AW119Ke...
March 1, 2010
Rotocraft Report: Aero Dynamix Gains European STC
Services | Night Vision The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted a supplemental type...
March 1, 2010
Rotorcraft Report: Night Flight Trains Atlanta PD Pilots
Training | NVG Port St. Lucie, Fla.-based Night Flight Concepts (NFC) has conducted night vision goggle training for the Atlanta Police Department...
March 1, 2010
Rotorcraft Report: EC135s to Serve Spanish Police Forces
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has placed an order for 12 Eurocopter EC135 P2i aircraft. Spain’s National Police Force will receive six of the helicopters for law...
March 1, 2010
Currency vs. Proficiency
Vacations are great. They give you a chance to put the stresses of work and daily chores aside for awhile and decompress. Occupying your mind with something other than flying can sometimes be a good thing, but once you get back in the cockpit, you may find...
February 1, 2010
Feedback
Importance of Education Frank Lombardi did an excellent job of articulating all the valuable roles an air support unit provides (“Educate Your Troops, January 2010, page 62). I do not think I could have said it any better. I am glad for people like...
February 1, 2010
Rotorcraft Report: Sky Connect Chosen
Public Service | EMS Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) has selected EMS Sky Connect’s Fleet satcom system...
February 1, 2010
Coming Events
February 20–23: Heli-Expo 2010, Houston, Texas. Contact Helicopter Association International (HAI), phone 1-703-683-4646 or visit www.heli-expo.com March 17–19: Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Spring Conference, Washington, DC. Contact...
January 1, 2010
State Police Use Technology for G-20 Summit
Public Service | Police The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) combined its aviation assets with high technology and coordinated efforts with ground forces to protect dignitaries and the city of Pittsburgh from potentially violent anti-government demonstrators...
January 1, 2010
NVG Conference Calls for Two-Person EMS Crews, NVGs in Cockpit
Products | Night Vision Goggles Want to improve air ambulance safety? Then adopt two-pilot crews, and make sure that they are equipped with night vision goggles (NVGs). That was the message from Night Vision and Electro Optical Conference 2009 (NVEO 2009), a...
January 1, 2010
Coming Events
February 20–23: Heli-Expo 2010, Houston, Texas. Contact Helicopter Association International (HAI), phone 1-703-683-4646 or visit www.heli-expo.com March 17–19: Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Spring Conference, Washington, DC. Contact...
January 1, 2010
Eurocopter
The world recession affected the helicopter industry. However, Eurocopter’s strong product line, solid after-sales service and loyal customer base helped the company retain its position as a world-leading helicopter manufacturer. Eurocopter reinforced...
January 1, 2010
Aero Dynamix
During the past 15 years, Aero Dynamix (ADI) has become a leader in the night vision modification industry. Currently the company employs more than 60 night vision professionals and is growing rapidly. As an FAA-certified Repair Station (C73R723N), Aero...
January 1, 2010
Enstrom Helicopter Corp.
Enstrom proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. From humble beginnings in northern Michigan, Enstrom has grown into a world-renowned aerospace company, with sales of more than 1,100 aircraft in 50 countries. Still, the economic difficulties of 2009...
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