Content Archive: May 2008

Training and Workforce

Eurocopter opens helo sim center for its own

Eurocopter held the grand opening for its new simulator training center, Helisim, in Marignane, France, in late February.
Rotorcraft

Officers found liable in Marine Osprey inquiry

Three of the eight U.S.
FBOs

Security curbs ops at D.C. heliport

The Air Pegasus of D.C.-South Capitol Street Heliport in downtown Washington is fighting to avoid a death by proximity–proximity to Capitol Hill, that is.<
Rotorcraft

EH 101, NH 90 helos get the Nordic nod

Scandinavian countries are famous for going their own way and it seems only fitting that one of what was originally four nations participating in the Nordi
Regulations and Government

FAA Tackles Aircraft Wiring

Prompted in part by NTSB recommendations arising from the July 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 off Long Island, the FAA has developed an enhanced airworthines
Rotorcraft

Gulf Coast oil support struggles to keep its footing amid uncertain times

Taking the pulse of the offshore oil industry is like grabbing a handful of the viscous mud drillers use for lubrication in the drilling process.
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Schweizer introduces improved 300CB variant

Working in its own quiet low-key way, Schweizer Aircraft has revealed its new 300CBi.
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Hindustan helo surfaces at last

In the latest development of a helicopter program that could best be described as “better late than never,” Indian state-owned aerospace builder Hindustan
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Keystone allies with investment group

Pledging to build already successful long-time central Atlantic coast helicopter support and repair operation Keystone Helicopter into a $350 million busin
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Rotorin' Romanian seeks helo to feed his need for speed

By now all the major arguments for helicopter use are well established, right? Time-saving hops over crowded urban areas.