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November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
FAA Adopts EASA S-92 EAD
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) calling on Sikorsky S-92 operators to repetitively inspect the helicopter's main gearbox mounting feet for cracks, defects that could lead to gearbox detachment...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
FAA Transitions oo Digital NOTAMs
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is finally entering the digital age, implementing digital Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). NOTAMs currently provide timely information about hazards and changes in aeronautical facilities, services...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Reverse Engineering for Safety-Critical Avionics Software
Verocel, a software verification company, and Certification Services, Inc. (CSI), a consultancy specializing in airborne and ground-based aviation-related digital systems, have won a research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Pilot Safety Symposium & Job Fair Set
FltOps.com is teaming with the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), presenting the next in its series of pilot safety symposiums and job fairs, on Nov. 21, at the New York-LaGuardia Airport Marriott. At a time when the public is questioning attention to safety...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Safety & Technology Trends
Paying Tribute The Flight Safety Foundation recognized aviation achievements around the world at its 62nd Annual International Air Safety Seminar in Beijing, China. Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer William R. Voss presented the awards at a...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Safety Rules & Regulations
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP. Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to these...
November 16, 2009 Air Safety Week
Accidents & Incidents
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Oct 2, 2009 Dorrance, PA BELL 47D1 N74004 Pilot performed preflight inspection "including checking fuel tank was full and without water or other contaminants." Cross-country flight estimated to be...
November 16, 2009 Rotor & Wing
EMS Helicopter Goes Down Near Reno
An Aerospatiale AS350 in operation with Susanville, Calif.-based Mountain Lifeflight crashed on Saturday near the California-Nevada...
November 16, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Multi-Role AW159 Goes Airborne
AgustaWestland has conducted the first flight of its AW159 military helicopter. Chief Test Pilot Donald...
November 16, 2009 N/A
Bird Strike Prevention in East Africa
The AviAssist Foundation recently completed a four-day wildlife hazard management workshop at Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania. The course provided an introduction and refresher to wildlife hazards to aviation. The workshop was oversubscribed with 27...
November 13, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Pilot Dies in Quebec Helicopter Crash
A helicopter went down on Thursday in the North Shore region of Quebec, Canada, killing the pilot and injuring two passengers. Police said...
November 13, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Air Methods Appoints Products VP
Denver, Colo.-based Air Methods has named Tom Curtis vice president of its Products division...
November 13, 2009 N/A
FlightSafety Oked for Simulators & Training
FlightSafety International has received Joint Aviation Authority Type Rating Training Organization approval from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority for its Bell Helicopter 212/412 and 430 training programs. In addition, the Bell Helicopter 212/412...
November 12, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Indian JV to Produce S-92 Components
Sikorsky Aircraft is teaming with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) to establish a joint venture that will focus on making aircraft components in India...
November 12, 2009 Rotor & Wing
Aspen Installs PFD/MFD on First Helicopter
Albuquerque, N.M.-based Aspen Avionics has completed the first installation of its EFD1000H...
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