Simone Moro Between Everest, Lhotse and Helicopter Rescues
Wed, 16 May 2012 21:04:32 -0400
Planet Mountain - Simone Moro, currently at Everest Base Camp preparing to ascend Everest and Lhotse in a single push, is still finding the time to co-ordinate and take part in helicopter rescues.
Rotorcraft on Takeoff, Struck the Tail Rotor
Wed, 16 May 2012 20:55:26 -0400
N61482 Schweizer 269C-1 rotorcraft on takeoff, struck the tail rotor, 5 miles from Hillsboro, Ore.
NATA Releases 2012 Compensation Report
Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:02 -0400
The National Air Transportation Association has published the results of its 2012 survey of general aviation service employee compensation.
Camp David TFR much bigger for G-8 Summit
Wed, 16 May 2012 19:50:57 -0400
Pilots flying to or through the Mid-Atlantic region May 18 & 19, take note. The FAA has issued its NOTAM for the G-8 economic summit to be held at Camp David near Thurmont, Md., and the temporary flight restriction (TFR) is much larger than usual – 60 nautical miles in diameter instead of 20 n.m.
Keystone is not a "Deal Breaker"
Wed, 16 May 2012 19:44:28 -0400
U.S. Congressional Republicans press for approval of Keystone XL oil pipeline in a final House-Senate transportation bill.
EBACE Welcomes Helicopter Participation
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:49:34 -0400
This week was the place to be for those interested in the business aviation industry in Europe. From May 14-16, HAI represented the international helicopter community at the 12th annual European Business Aviation Conference and Exposition in Geneva.
Ten Years of Irish Coast Guard Search and Rescue
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:24:11 -0400
Waterford Today - This month marks the 10th anniversary of the arrival of Irish Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter base at Waterford Airport.
LightSquared Files for Bankruptcy
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:24:02 -0400
LightSquared has filed for bankruptcy following intense negotiation with creditors who requested that the company’s backer, Phillip Falcone, step aside.
CAE Acquires Oxford Aviation Academy
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:23:53 -0400
CAE has acquired Oxford Aviation Academy, an industry-leading provider of aviation training and crew sourcing services.
U.S. Congress Reauthorizes Export-Import Bank
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:29 -0400
U.S. Senate approves legislation reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank in rare bipartisan vote of 78-20.