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February 21, 2013

Gulfstream G150 Fleet Leaders Reach 10,000 Flight Hours

Milestone Achieved In Five Years Of Service

Gulfstream is celebrating a milestone for the fleet leaders of its mid-sized G150 aircraft. The two G150s, which are owned and operated by a U.S.-based multinational energy company, recently combined to surpass 10,000 flight hours. This achievement was accomplished without incident and took only five years.

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Nigeria Validates Bell 429 Certification

Fifteenth Country To Approve Gross Weight Increase

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has validated the Bell 429 for operation in Nigeria, and endorsed the Bell 429 gross weight increase to 7,500 pounds. Nigeria is the fifteenth country to approve the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 based on Transport Canada’s certification. The additional 500 pounds of fuel and/or payload allows operators to take advantage of the aircraft’s full capabilities.

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Stan Wilson Named President Of Columbia Helicopters

Joined The Company In 1986, Most Recently VP Finance

In a long-planned move, Columbia Helicopters announces that Stan Wilson would assume the office of President of the company. Mike Fahey remains Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as Columbia Helicopters initiates the first of several actions to focus the leadership team on future growth opportunities.

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AD: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboshaft Engines

AD NUMBER: 2013-03-21

PRODUCT: Certain serial number Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW207C, PW207D, PW207D1, PW207D2, and PW207E turboshaft engines.

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House Panel Explores Integration Of Unmanned Aircraft In National Airspace

Science Subcommittee On Oversight Considers Threats To Control, Jamming, GPS Spoofing

The House Science Committee Subcommittee on Oversight has held its first hearing of the 113th Congress, examining challenges and federal research and development (R&D) efforts to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) safely into the National Airspace System (NAS).

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HAI Reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department

Zuccaro Says The Changes Designed To Keep Up With Member's Changing Needs

Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro has announced a significant change in the organization’s staffing, designed to keep up with members’ changing needs. Paul Schaaf, currently the Chief Pilot for the Fairfax County Police Department, will join HAI in mid-March to assume the duties and responsibilities of Vice President of Operations, a job which was previously being handled by Zuccaro.

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Pilot In Fatal CA Helicopter Accident Had Been Disciplined Twice By The FAA

Both Suspensions Had Come Since 2003

FAA records indicate that the pilot of a helicopter that went down filming a TV reality show in California earlier this month had twice had his flying privileges suspended since 2003. The pilot and two other persons on board the aircraft were fatally injured.

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