The first Dutch Heliport opened August 3rd in Amsterdam. It
features quick access to ground transport, a VIP passenger lounge,
and offers Jet A1 fuel and limited parking and overnight hangarage
for transient helicopters.
STAR (Shock Trauma Air Rescue), a public safety EMS helicopter
unit operated by Travis County as part of the Austin-Travis County
EMS System in Austin, Texas, is upgrading its fleet.
A 29-year old former USMC marksmanship instructor has been
arrested in the August 6th shoot-down of a Bernalillo County
Sheriff's helicopter in Albuquerque.
Polar Air Cargo and the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) have
been released from negotiations by the National Mediation Board
(NMB) into the 30-day cooling off period that must occur before
either party can engage in economic self-help, which includes the
right to strike on the part of the Polar crewmembers.
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation says it recently delivered four
480B turbine helicopters to its dealership in the United Kingdom --
Eastern Atlantic Helicopters this year.
Expands Northeast Network In First Quarter Of Operation
NxAERO, the first North American charter and aircraft management
company to use TBM 700 turboprop aircraft, today reported strong
customer demand and growth in regional charter service since its
launch in April.