ORNGE Aircraft Sits Idle For Hours, Company Says Medics Not
'Vehicle Specific'
The helicopter operated by ORNGE Thunder Bay in Ontario, Canada
reportedly sits idle for hours at a time when it could be
responding to medical emergencies because of a shortage of trained
paramedics to fly on the aircraft.
Also: Avidyne, Piper, AeroNav, Satellites, EAA, AVW, NTSB, SpaceX... and SO MUCH MORE!!!!
Happy Holidays from the crews at Aero-News, Aero-TV and Airborne! Even though the year is coming to a surprisingly busy close (and thank God for that, eh?), there was plenty to cover this week in Airborne-land. And as usual, there were items popping up all over the place, even as we tried to complete this episode.
The first prototype of the AW189 twin engine helicopter
successfully completed its maiden flight Wednesday. The aircraft
was launched at the Paris Air Show earlier this year and
AgustaWestland says this first prototype has made its maiden flight
ahead of schedule. AgustaWestland is aiming for civil certification
for the AW189 in 2013 and to start deliveries in early 2014.
Company Sees Growth Ahead For Aircraft Salvage Business
AvWorks Aviation, formerly known as Datamill Media Corp., says
it has purchased and salvaged a Lear Jet 24 from a private owner at
Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport in Florida.
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