Eurocopter has made its first inroads into the South Western
region of China with a landmark agreement signed with Xilin
Fengteng for the sale of two helicopters – one EC120 B and
one EC135 – for use in multiple general aviation
missions.
Intriguing Efforts Help Protect Helos From Wire-Strikes and
Collisions
We are always intrigued by new and innovative technologies
designed to protect aviators from some of the hazards that may
befall us... and a new effort from Sandel seems to be one to
watch. Several months ago, Sandel Avionics showed ANN a new
adaptive wire-strike avoidance feature called WireWatch, which will
be implemented through the company's advanced ST3400H HeliTAWS
terrain avoidance system. Comprising a detailed database and a
proactive alerting capability, WireWatch can enhance the
operational safety that HeliTAWS brings to the cockpit by helping
helicopter pilots avoid transmission line
Assessment Called Improper Application Of Commercial Tax
Billionaire investor Warren Buffet recently complained that his
secretary pays a higher income tax rate than he does. The IRS
responded with increased attention on Buffett's investment firm,
Berkshire Hathaway, and decided it does indeed owe some back taxes.
Berkshire's NetJets subsidiary has been assessed $643 million in
back taxes, and NetJets has now responded with a lawsuit against
the IRS, claiming the assessment is "illegal."
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