Helicopters Bring Viewers Vivid Images of Tornado
Wed, 22 May 2013 14:11:00 -0400
(New York Times) - As noted in an article on the New York Times website, news helicopters' ability to show the enormity of the damage immediately after Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla., "contributed to a collective sense of shock in the country."
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Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:00 -0400
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White House Threatens to Veto Keystone XL Approval Bill
Tue, 21 May 2013 19:47:00 -0400
The White House on May 21 threatened to veto a House bill designed to approve building the Keystone pipeline, saying President Obama should have final say over the controversial project to bring oil from Canada to the U.S. “Because [the bill] seeks to circumvent longstanding and proven processes for determining whether cross-border pipelines are in the national interest by removing the presidential permitting requirement for the Keystone XL pipeline project, if presented to the president, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto this bill,” the White House budget office said in a statement of policy.
Castleberry Instruments & Avionics Relocates for Growth
Tue, 21 May 2013 18:45:00 -0400
In order to accommodate future growth and expansion, Castleberry Instruments & Avionics has moved to a newer and larger building in Pflugerville, TX. This move will allow the company to better serve its customers with improved turn times and added Inventory.
HAI at American Helicopter Society's Forum 69
Tue, 21 May 2013 18:08:00 -0400
Whether technical, operational, or governmental, HAI is interested and involved in all aspects of the helicopter industry. That's why HAI Executive Vice President Ed DiCampli is attending the American Helicopter Society's Forum 69 in Phoenix, Ariz., where more than 200 papers will be presented. HAI is one of more than 60 exhibitors showcasing technical disciplines such as unmanned VTOL aircraft and other state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities.
Bell Helicopter Promotes Innovation at AHS Forum 69
Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:00 -0400
Phoenix, AZ (May 21, 2013) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today its participation in the 69th annual AHS Forum and Technology Display held May 21 to May 23 at the Phoenix Convention Center. In addition to sponsorship, Bell Helicopter will have a strong presence at the conference with a pre-forum event, technical presentations, a Bell 525 Relentless™ wind tunnel simulator on display and participation from Bell Helicopter president and CEO John Garrison during the AHS Forum CEO Panel.
Helicopter Drones Taking Aim at Rhino Poachers
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:39:00 -0400
(The Times - Johannesburg, South Africa) A Port Alfred family has splashed out millions on hi-tech helicopter drones to try to save the African rhino from poachers. What started out as a fun idea by businessman Anton Kieser to attach a digital camera to his remote-controlled helicopter has turned into a R3-million investment with brother Leon and father Kees.
Keystone Turbine Services Honeywell-approved for P&WC PT6 Series Accessory Support
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:00 -0400
Keystone Turbine Services (KTS), an M International Company, has received formal approval from Honeywell and the FAA to provide total maintenance, repair and overhaul services for various PT6A and PT6T series accessories. “We’ve been diligently working towards the goal of further expanding our Honeywell Authorized Warranty and Repair Station (AWARS) accessory capabilities,” said KTS General Manager John Fraser.
Keystone Med-Flight Announces New VP of Operations
Mon, 20 May 2013 21:15:00 -0400
Keystone Med-Flight LLC has appointed Christopher Bassett as the company's new Vice President of Operations. Bassett is a well-known and respected aviation professional with over 25 years of experience in rotorcraft flight operations management.
Helicopters Bring Water to the Driest Parts of the World
Mon, 20 May 2013 21:09:00 -0400
co.exist - Millions of people lack access to safe water, and some don't have water at all. When wells and lakes dry up, or natural disaster strikes, they are forced to rely on truck deliveries, or air-drops.
Fracking Rule Met With Criticism in U.S. Congress
Mon, 20 May 2013 21:04:00 -0400
The U.S. Department of the Interior's revised proposal for regulating fracking on federal land provides industry with more of the flexibility it asked for, as well as provisions for states to remain in charge if their rules are strict enough.
Police Helicopter Assists in Water Rescue
Mon, 20 May 2013 20:57:00 -0400
Winnipeg, Canada (winnipeg.ctvnews.ca) - Emergency crews had to call in the police helicopter Air1 to rescue a woman in the fast-flowing Assiniboine River on May 17.
Signature Restarts Gatwick "Helicopter Aiming Point"
Mon, 20 May 2013 20:45:00 -0400
AINonline - Signature Flight Support is again handling all helicopter traffic in and out of London's Gatwick Airport after the helicopter aiming point re-opened earlier this month.
'Extraordinary Measures' as U.S. Hits Debt Limit
Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:00 -0400
On May 19, the U.S. hit the debt limit. This weekend the Treasury Department stopped issuing State and Local Government securities, part of the agency's "extraordinary measures."
Coast Guard Hoists Distressed Teen from Surf
Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:00 -0400
The U.S. Coast Guard hoisted a person from the water just off Sunset Beach near Warrenton, Ore., on May 17.