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October 14, 2010

Montrose, CO Greenlights Extra Aircraft Assembly Plant

Company Hopes To Bring 200 Jobs To The Region

Wednesday evening at a public hearing of the Montrose County Commissioners, the Extra Aircraft assembly plant was approved by a unanimous vote of the county’s three commissioners.

ANN Special Feature: Part III: EAA President Rod Hightower - 10.14.10

Rod Hightower tells ANN's Paul Plack what it's like to become only the third EAA president in 57 years - and the first one who's not named Poberezny.

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FedEx Express Caravan Fleet To Get Icing, Avionics Upgrades

Yingling Aviation, CAV Aerospace, Cessna, And Garmin Are All On The Team

FedEx Express is getting set to upgrade its fleet of Cessna Caravans with the help of Wichita-based companies Cessna, Yingling Aviation, and CAV Aerospace, and Garmin is getting into the act as well.

Funds Will Support Advancing The Air Medical Transport Industry

Bell Helicopter demonstrated its continued support for MedEvac Foundation International at the 2010 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) Tuesday, making a $200,000 donation in support of the foundation's research, education, outreach and other charitable services.

To Be Installed In 14 New AS350 Helicopters

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) has announced the selection of the Becker Avionics' Digital Audio and Intercom System (DVCS6100) for their new fleet of 14 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 patrol helicopters.

Aircraft To Be Configured For Offshore Passenger Transportation

Norwegian helicopter company BlueWay AS says it has signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters.

Intermountain Healthcare Orders 3 GrandNew Helicopters

Aircraft To Be Equipped For In-Flight Patient Care

Intermountain Helathcare has signed an agreement with AgustaWestland for three GrandNew helicopters with options for two additional aircraft.

Embattled VLJ Keeps Up With Promising Comeback

With the 2010 rendition of NBAA's annual convention literally days away, a recent trip to KABQ necessitated a run over to Eclipse to see what they might have in store for this year's event in Atlanta, GA. We covered a number of topics... though Eclipse Honcho Mason Holland refused to divulge any of the announcements planned for Atlanta... but did offer up a status report on all things Eclipse and Total Eclipse.

But Keeps Most Union Jobs In Wichita

An offer on the table for the machinists union at Hawker Beechcraft includes a 10 percent pay cut, but also pledges to keep most union jobs in Wichita. The union vote is Saturday, and union leadership is recommending a vote for the contract.