Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of the first Bell 429 helicopter to the New York Police Department (NYPD.) The aircraft will be one of four new Bell 429s that will be used for airborne law enforcement patrol on behalf of the citizens of New York City and surrounding jurisdictions. The aircraft was delivered in mid-July […]
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Morrisville-Stowe State Airport reopens in Vermont under State and Private Partnership
Anyone who has driven past the Morrisville-Stowe State Airport on Route 100 over the last couple of months would be excused for wondering what’s been going on there. The airport, which has been closed to air traffic since April 4th of this year, has been a hive of heavy construction activity as the airfield underwent […]
FAA Awards Environmental Grant to Portland
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a $331,653 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to Portland International Airport to reduce emissions and improve air quality by using alternative fuel vehicles at the airport through the FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) program. The grant will provide funds to purchase six compressed natural gas buses that […]
Cirrus Perception™: A new reconfigurable “sensor-capable” special mission aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a “sensor-capable” special mission aircraft based on its Generation 5 SR22/SR22T aircraft. Cirrus’ special mission platform Cirrus Perception™ will be available in mid-2015. With Cirrus Perception, Cirrus will create a unique new class of prospective owners and operators for SR22/SR22T aircraft. Cirrus Perception also introduces a new style of reconfigurable special […]
AOPA ISSUES CALL FOR AIRPORTS TO HOST 2015 REGIONAL FLY-INS
Following on the success of its 2014 regional fly-ins, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Wednesday issued a “Request for Airport Proposal” for its series of regional fly-ins for 2015. Fly-ins offer AOPA members and the public a chance to gather at a local airport on a Saturday to socialize with fellow pilots and […]
California Highway Patrol Awards Competitive Bid to Mahindra Aerospace
Following a competitive process across available platforms, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) awarded Mahindra Aerospace the bid for the purchase of its Airvan 8. “With its proven performance in the areas of reconnaissance, surveillance, fire fighting and emergency evacuation,” stated Arvind Mehra, Executive Director and Global CEO of Mahindra Aerospace, “the Airvan 8 is the […]
Sonex Personal Jet Achieves First Flight
Sonex Aircraft announce that SubSonex Personal Jet model JSX-2 achieved first flight on Thursday, July 10th, completing a successful series of initial flight tests through the remainder of the week. “Its flight characteristics can be summed up in two words,” remarks JSX-2 test pilot Bob Carlton, “fast & smooth. She handles great and climbs well.” […]
Georgia State Patrol Expands Bell Helicopter Fleet at ALEA 2014
Bell Helicopter has announced a signed purchase agreement with Georgia State Patrol for a Bell 429 at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) exposition last week in Phoenix, Ariz. The signing ceremony took place in front of the aircraft on display at Bell Helicopter’s booth. “We are excited to add this great aircraft to our […]
FORD SOARS INTO 15TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT 2014 EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
Returning for its 15th consecutive year as exclusive automotive sponsor for the world’s greatest aviation celebration, Ford Motor Company will bring exciting attractions and fan favorites to the 2014 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh. The popular Ford Hangar will feature state-of-the-art interactive attractions, the latest advances in automobile technology and the entire lineup of […]
Massachusetts Governor Attends Ceremony for Carbon Neutral Airport Program
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick was on hand during a June 27th celebration of the commencement of the second phase of the Nantucket Memorial Airport’s carbon neutral airport program, which will implement over 25 energy conservation measures to achieve carbon neutrality. During the Phase I process, MassDOT Aeronautics Division and Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe) […]
