The 32nd annual American Airlines Celebrity Ski in Beaver Creek, Colorado concluded on March 6 and raised more than $1 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation . Funds will go directly to support the CF Foundation’s mission to find a cure for all people with cystic fibrosis (CF). “At American Airlines , bringing people together […]
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Airbus Helicopters recognizes U.S. Coast Guard for reaching 1.5 million flight hours in MH-65 Dolphins
Airbus Helicopters Inc. saluted the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday for its recent milestone achievement of reaching 1.5 million flight hours with the service’s fleet of MH-65 Dolphin patrol and search-and-rescue helicopters. From patrolling the skies over Lake Michigan to performing life-saving rescues in the Gulf of Mexico, the Coast Guard’s MH-65 Dolphin has become […]
STAT MedEvac to be first U.S. air medical transport service provider to operate Helionix-equipped H135s
STAT MedEvac will soon be the first air medical transport service in North America to operate Airbus H135 helicopters equipped with Helionix, an innovative and powerful avionics system. The Pennsylvania-based critical care transport team has placed orders with Airbus Helicopters Inc. for three new H135s to replace older aircraft in its fleet, with delivery scheduled […]
Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. Hires New Director of Maintenance
Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. (MAG) announced they have hired Gary Brown as their Director of Maintenance. Â Brown will manage the team of technicians for the FAA Part 145 maintenance facility at Northeast Philadelphia airport – PNE. As Director of Maintenance, Brown brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and customer focus to MAG, Inc. with more […]
Los Angeles Police Department begins helicopter fleet replacement with orders for Airbus H125 AStars
The Los Angeles Police Department will strengthen its Air Support Division this year with the addition of four new Airbus H125 AStars as part of a long-term plan to upgrade its entire patrol helicopter fleet. LAPD Capt. Sean Parker said the H125 proved to be the most suitable replacement for the division’s fleet of AS350 […]
BAKER AVIATION RECEIVES WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AND “10 OR MORE” PASSENGER APPROVAL
Baker Aviation, a full-service charter, aircraft management, and maintenance company, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced it has received its worldwide operations specifications and “10 or more” passenger approval from the FAA for their Part 135 Air Carrier Operation (FAA 135 # 7BAA817M). As part of receiving their worldwide operations specifications, Baker Aviation participated […]
Fort Worth Holds Ribbon Cutting for Meacham Terminal Building
Fort Worth, Texas has invested in the future of Meacham Airport by building one of the finest general aviation facilities in the Southwest. City officials recently cut the ribbon on the new Meacham Airport Administration Building. “The completion of this building marks a significant moment in the history of Meacham Airport and for aviation in […]
JBA Aviation Names Jon Taylor as New President
JB&A Aviation (JBA), a leading full-service aircraft brokerage firm, has announced the appointment of Jon Taylor to President of JBA Aviation, Inc. Formerly the Vice President at JBA, Mr. Taylor will begin his new role as Jerry Smith becomes Chairman Emeritus after leading the company as President since 1997. A graduate of Texas A&M University, […]
DFW Airport Receives $40 Million in Federal Grant Funds for Airport Infrastructure Improvements
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has received four grants for infrastructure improvement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling $40 million dollars. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants will be used for the rehabilitation of an aircraft apron, for ongoing work on the airfield, and for the purchase of new energy-saving equipment for DFW’s […]
American Airlines Names Danielle Kirgan Senior Vice President – People
American Airlines today announced that Danielle Kirgan has been named Senior Vice President – People. In this new role, Kirgan will lead all global human resource functions for the airline, including talent acquisition, training and talent development, compensation, benefits, and diversity. She will join American on Oct. 24 and will report to Elise Eberwein, American’s […]
