Allegedly Operated Three Aircraft Overdue For Required Inspections
The FAA proposes a $72,400 civil penalty against Gem Air of Salmon, Idaho, for allegedly operating three aircraft when required inspections were overdue.
First Of 16 AW101 Helicopters Delivered To The Norwegian Ministry Of Justice & Public Security For Its All-Weather Search And Rescue Helicopter Program
The first of 16 AW101 all-weather search and rescue helicopters have been delivered to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security. The aircraft departed Leonardo’s Yeovil facility on November 17th for Sola Air Base in southern Norway where the aircraft will enter a period of Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) before entering service with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in 2018. Aircraft deliveries will continue through to 2020 with SAR operations being established with the aircraft deployed across each of the six main operating bases.