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February 03, 2009

HAI's Zuccaro Addresses NTSB Public Hearings On EMS Operations

Group A "Designated Party" Throughout Hearings, May Question Others

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) started a 4-day public hearing Tuesday on the Safety of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations, part of the Board's ongoing efforts to evaluate the factors that contribute to accidents in EMS accidents. The hearings, which wrap up Friday, are open to public observation, though the public may not participate.

STC Approved For New And In-Service Learjet 40, 45 Models

Bombardier Aerospace announced Tuesday it is now offering a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable Flight Management System (FMS) on Learjet 40 XR and Learjet 45 XR aircraft. The new system is available as a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for in-service Learjet 40, Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45 and Learjet 45 XR aircraft customers and will also be offered as an option on new aircraft.

ANN Special Feature: MCFI Doug Stewart, TBO-NAFI - 02.03.09

ANN's Paul Plack talks with 2004 National Flight Instructor of the Year Doug Stewart, who is now serving as spokesman for the TBO-NAFI Interim Working Group. This group comprises about 400 members

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Aero-TV: Headset Solutions -- The 'Dynamic' In Beyerdynamic

A New Generation Of Digital Headsets Is Coming To Aviation

There are few things we love more at ANN than a good game of "Gadget Patrol." Checking out the latest and greatest in aviation goodies is about as good a time as anything else while the variety and ingenuity we see in this market continues to blow us away.

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Report: More Hawker Beechcraft Layoffs Coming This Week

Around 2,700 More Positions May Be Cut

There will likely be more unsettling news to come from Wichita, as local media seem fairly certain a major layoff announcement is in the offing from Hawker Beechcraft.

Tommy Lee, Seriously... Take A Hearse Next Time

When it comes to bad pairings, rocker Tommy Lee should probably add rotorcraft to his list of things to avoid, in addition to ex-wife Pamela Anderson. For the second time in three years, a helicopter with Lee onboard has run afoul of authorities.

Conklin & De Decker To Present Sessions At PAMA 2009

Both Courses Qualify For IA Renewal Credit

Conklin & de Decker will be presenting two informative sessions at the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association 2009 Management Symposium in Dallas, TX on Friday, March 6, 2009.