Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a national provider of air medical services, is introducing a fixed-wing program in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with plans to open a new base there early next month. The service is being launched to augment the company’s current rotor-wing operation in Idaho Falls based at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC). Both programs […]
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Aging helicopter fleets get boost
Ranger Rotorcraft Group, Inc. and its largest subsidiary, Texas Aviation Services, Inc., are increasing their scope of MRO services for aging helicopter fleets. Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul is a critical part of the company’s business model, since the fleet of aging helicopters is enormous and steadily growing, according to officials at the company, which is […]
Gobosh introduces 700X
Gobosh Aviation introduced the new Gobosh 700X at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. The 700X is a Dynon-equipped version of the Gobosh 700S, an all-metal Light Sport Aircraft. “The 700S was introduced with conventional instrumentation at AirVenture 2007,” stated Tim Baldwin, president of Gobosh Aviation. “Since then, a number of sport pilots […]
New LSA, NG IV, debuts
The ROKO AERO NG IV, an LSA designed from the ground up as a training aircraft, was introduced this week. Designed by Milan Bristela, who also designed the CZAW Sport Cruiser, the NG IV has reduced pitch sensitivity and more lateral stability due to new winglets and stall characteristics that make it “the ultimate forgiving […]
Air Tractor’s new trainer takes off
Air Tractor has introduced the AT-504 – an all-new turboprop spray plane and trainer. Side-by-side cockpit seating is the most noticeable feature of the AT-504. Under its aluminum skin the AT-504 is built on Air Tractor’s AT-502B airframe. It also is powered by the same engine, a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turboprop. “The AT-504 performs […]
Texas Sport KwikBild program scheduled
The next KwikBild builder’s assistance program for the Texas Sport Cub will commence Monday, Feb. 23, at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KLSR) in Texas. KwikBild is a builder’s assistance program to help amateur builders complete their own Texas Sport Cub aircraft kit in a factory setting. Customers can equip their aircraft with their choice of […]
Lake Aircraft assets for sale
Revo Inc. is offering for sale the assets of Lake Aircraft, an FAA-certified single-engine amphibious airplane. Revo is selling all the intellectual property and equipment needed to manufacture the Lake Renegade, Seafury and Seawolf airplanes, according to company officials. Assets include the FAA Type Certificate (#1A13), global manufacturing and marketing rights, component and assembly tooling, […]
Former rivals unite
JETNET LLC, a provider of corporate aviation information, recently hired Diane Levine-Wilson as director of new business and product development. Levine-Wilson, the founder and former president of long-time JETNET competitor AMSTAT, brings more than 25 years experience in aviation information services to JETNET. As director of new business and product development, Levine-Wilson will be forging […]
VG kits approved for Cessna 170
The FAA has issued an STC for the installation of micro vortex generators on the wings and horizontal stabilizer of the Cessna 170. While the VGs have no effect on high speed performance, they enhance slow speed maneuvering, according to Micro Aerodynamics officials, who note the VGs provide a 10% reduction in stall speed, improved […]