A coalition of aviation groups, including the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) have written leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to reassert the vital role that contract air traffic control towers play in improving safety and saving taxpayer dollars, and made a simple request that language be included in a Federal […]
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FAA Forecast Sees Continued, Steady Growth in Air Travel
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an annual aviation forecast last week that shows the nation’s aviation system will continue to grow over the next two decades with greater numbers of people expected to fly more miles each year. “The improving economy continues to bode well for the health of the U.S air transportation system,” […]
Bell Helicopter Opens New Tokyo Office, Delivers 412EP to Nishi Nippon
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of a Bell 412EP to Nishi Nippon Airlines Co., Ltd. The sale and delivery are the first conducted through Bell Helicopter’s new office in Tokyo. A delivery ceremony was held at the customer’s facility near the Fukuoka airport yesterday. “We honor our long-standing relationship with Nishi Nippon Airlines, and I […]
Duncan Aviation’s Next Free NextGen Seminar in Dallas April 7
Duncan Aviation has announced the time and location for its next free NextGen seminar, which will work well for those heading to Dallas for the AEA International Convention and Trade Show April 8-11. The day before the convention, Tuesday, April 7, Duncan Aviation will host a free NextGen Seminar at the Embassy Suites (3880 W […]
American Propeller Appointed Hartzell Service Facility for Western U.S.
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has appointed American Propeller Service as a Recommended Service Facility. American Propeller, of Redding, Calif., covers a large area of the western United States with its fleet of transport vehicles offering propeller pickup and delivery services. “American Propeller and its parent company, Ameritech Industries, have excellent reputations and we are delighted to […]
SITA PROVIDES SMART TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK A BAG LIKE A PARCEL
Accurate information on the current location of passengers’ baggage is now available to airlines and airports with SITA’s BagJourney. SITA has harnessed the 2.5 billion data messages, which it manages for the global airline and airport community in its BagMessage service, to provide smart solutions that allow bags to be tracked like parcels. Every day […]
Piper Delivers Archer Trainers to Malaysian Flying Academy
Piper Aircraft, Inc. recently delivered four new Archer training aircraft equipped with Garmin G500 avionics to the Malaysian Flying Academy, Malaysia. “Our cadets are eager to begin flying these four new Piper single-engine trainers. The G500 avionics package is ideally suited to the training curriculum offered by our academy,” said Captain Stephen Terry, Principal of […]
First Bell 429s Configured for HEMS to be Operated by Kuwait Ministry of Health
Bell Helicopter announced last week the Ministry of Health in Kuwait will be operating the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the Middle East. The purchase agreement for the aircraft was announced at the end of last year, and is a milestone win for the region. The Ministry of […]
Bell Helicopter Delivers First Bell 429WLG in North America
Bell Helicopter announced recently it has made the first delivery of the Bell 429 Wheeled Landing Gear (WLG) in North America. The aircraft has been delivered to professional NASCAR driver and founder and CEO of SunEnergy1, Kenny Habul. SunEnergy1 is a vertically integrated solar energy performance certificate (EPC) company based in Mooresville, N.C., that specializes […]
Bell Helicopter Announces Regional Sales Manager in United States
Bell Helicopter announced recently an update to the Bell Helicopter North American sales team. Effective immediately, Ron Orndoff will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager in North America, responsible for overseeing marketing and sales activities within the Northeast region. “Ron joined the North American team just a few short months ago and has quickly […]
