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December 11, 2014

NBAA's Bolen Responds To NYT Article On Tax Provisions Extended By Congress

'Grey Lady's' Op-Ed Critical Of Extension Of Accelerated Depreciation

When The New York Times ran an op-ed piece against extending tax provisions, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen responded with a letter to the editor.

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Family Of Dr. Perry Inhofe Files Wrongful Death Suit

Attorney Claims NTSB Was Wrong In Citing Pilot Error Probable Cause In Fatal MU-2 Accident

The family of Dr. Perry Inhofe, the son of Senator Jim Inhofe, has filed a wrongful death suit saying one of the engines on the Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 Dr. Inhofe had recently purchased failed during the accident flight.

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AUVSI: FAA Needs To Start UAV Rulemaking Process Soon

Reaction To Grant Of Additional Exemptions For Commercial Use

Following the FAA's decision to grant exemptions to four companies to fly UAS for aerial surveying, construction site monitoring and oil rig flare stack inspections, Michael Toscano, president & CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), called on the administrator to quickly begin the formal rulemaking process for the aircraft.

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Airbus Helicopters, Operators Develop EC225 Flight Crew Operating Manual

Best Practices And Recommendations Are Provided For Aircraft In Oil And Gas Missions

Airbus Helicopters is working together with Helicopter Operators to develop a Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) for EC225 aircraft that are utilized for oil and gas missions, marking the first such source document created in the rotorcraft sector, and further reinforcing the company’s safety initiatives in cooperation with operators and industry stakeholders.

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Aviation Attorney Aoife O’Sullivan Joins Aerion Board

Will Help Formulate Strategy For The Company As It Moves To Manufacture A Supersonic Bizjet

Aoife O’Sullivan, a London-based partner at international law firm Kennedys, has been named to the Board of Directors of Aerion Corporation. O’Sullivan will participate in strategy formulation and the overall governance of the company as its AS2 supersonic business jet program gathers momentum.

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FAA, EASA Certify Vector Aerospace HTAWS For AS332C

STC Issued For L & L1 Variants

The FAA and EASA have issued STCs for the development and installation of the Helicopter Terrain Awareness System (HTAWS) for AS332 C, L and L1 aircraft by Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (HS-NA).

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Bell Helicopter Boosts Sales In The Middle East At MEBA

Announce Deals For Jet Ranger X, 429 Models

Bell Helicopter has announced the sale of a Bell 429 and an order for two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to Saudi Arabian aircraft operator and authorized Independent Representative (IR), Wallan Aviation. The Bell 429 will be configured for general/utility missions and has an expected delivery date of March 2015. The Bell 505 aircraft will be used for training and corporate transport missions.

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Ferguson, MO Resident Accused Of Shooting At Police Helicopter

Allegedly Fired Several Shots, Threatened Witnesses

A resident of Ferguson, MO has been arrested and charged with several felonies, including shooting at a police helicopter, during unrest in the city this past summer.

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FAA Grants Five More Commercial UAS Exemptions

Companies Represent Several Industries That 'Promise To Benefit From UAS Technology'

The FAA has granted five regulatory exemptions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations to four companies representing several industries that promise to benefit from UAS technology.

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EASA Certifies Piaggio Avanti EVO

FAA Certification Expected Soon

EASA has certified the Piaggio Aerospace Avanti EVO after an extensive development and test program carried out under the supervision of the Italian National Civil Aviation Agency , ENAC, on behalf of EASA. US certification from the FAA is expected within the next few weeks as well as the Indian Certification as the first two Avanti EVO aircraft will be delivered to Indian customers.

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PW210A Engine Wins Key EASA Validation

New Engine To Power AgustaWestaland's AW169

EASA has certified Pratt & Whitney Canada’s new PW210A engine, further clearing the way for its entry into service on AgustaWestland’s new AW169 helicopter.

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