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January 23, 2012

Kenya Police Get Africa's First AS350 B3e

Helo Will Serve Nation With Uniquely Challenging Terrain

The Kenya Police Air-Wing is expanding its airborne law enforcement and crime prevention unit with the delivery of a Eurocopter AS350 B3e Ecureuil helicopter. The selection follows an open and competitive tender won earlier this year by Eurocopter Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, the Group subsidiary in charge of Southern Africa markets.

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American Eurocopter To Provide MRO For EC135, EC145

Designated To Care For Customers In North & Latin America

American Eurocopter announced Tuesday that it has been officially recognized as the regional hub for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for Eurocopter EC135 and EC145 customers in North and Latin America. This certification covers D-level MRO activities for all EC135 and EC145 airframes, blades and dynamic components.

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ACONE To Feature Michael N. Kalafatas, Author Of 'Bird Strike'

Author Will Speak At Annual Icebreaker Social 2012

The guest speaker at the Aero Club of New England (ACONE)Icebreaker Social will be will feature Michael N. Kalafatas, author of "Bird Strike: The Crash of the Boston Electra; The Story of Men and Bird in Conflict."

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Pilot Taxed On Non-Existent Planes

Virginia County Assessor Defies Judge's Finding

A pilot and mechanic in Culpeper County, Virginia holds the tail numbers and data for two antique aircraft which he says were destroyed seven decades ago, and which he hopes to one day rebuild. Commissioner of Revenue Terry Yowell is trying to tax them as tangible property.

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Arcadia, FL, Holding 3rd Annual Aviation Day

Family Event With Free Admission Gets People Close To The Aircraft

The City of Arcadia southeast of St. Petersburg in Florida is hosting its 3rd annual Aviation Day at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06) on Saturday March 3rd from 0800-1400 EST. Organizers say this is a family friendly event, so be sure to bring the kids so they can enjoy seeing the airplanes up close. The event also features a pancake breakfast and lunch of hot dogs and burgers in a hangar, so visitors are invited to come early and stay late.

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Eighty-Five Exxon FBOs Rebrand As Phillips 66 Aviation

Company Celebrates 85 Years As A Fuel Provider

Eighty-five fixed base operators formerly with Exxon have joined the Phillips 66 Aviation network of branded dealers. The expansion of the Phillips 66 Aviation network heralds the beginning of the aviation pioneer’s 85th year providing fuel, lubricants and support programs to the general aviation industry.

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Owner Of Damaged TBM Sues FBO, Owner

Charges Irresponsibility, Misleading Advertising

The owner of a turboprop aircraft has retained an attorney and filed suit against a Groton, CT FBO and its owner after his plane was damaged by a fuel truck while in for repairs. The FBO acknowledges its role, and says it has insurance, but the lawsuit may be attempting to reach past the corporate "veil" to target the owner personally.

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