Aero-News Network: The aviation and aerospace world's daily/real-time news and information service

Parsing The New UAV Registration Rule

Consultant Says Registration Will Not Significantly Enhance Safety

The new UAV registration rule is "more activity than action," according to at least one attorney-turned-consultant who has been through the 211 pages of the rule.

Waypoint Leasing Signs Purchase And Leaseback Agreement With Omni Helicopters

All Will Fly In Support Of Brazilian Offshore Oil And Gas Sector

Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited has closed on a multi-aircraft agreement with Omni Helicopters International S.A. (“OHI”), a strategic partnership between Stirling Square Capital Partners and Omni Group. The aircraft are operating for Omni Taxi Aereo (OTA), Brazil’s largest helicopter service operator to the offshore industry by fleet size. All aircraft operate in support of long-term contracts within the offshore oil and gas sector in Brazil.

Offshore Helicopters - Is A Multi-Million Dollar Crash Inevitable?

New Frost & Sullivan's Market Insights Analyses Oil And Gas Helicopters Segment

In 2013, the oil and gas helicopter market segment was forecast to account for nearly 30% of the future procurements over the next 5 years. Commercial operators were not only looking to replace their aging rotorcraft, but also were looking to cross longer distances with the premise of deepwater platforms requiring more resilient helicopters with greater endurance and payload.

Gulfstream Delivers G650ER To Qatar Airways

Flagship’s Arrival Establishes Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream Fleet

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has formally delivered a Gulfstream G650ER to Qatar Airways in a ceremony at Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah.

Flexjet And Flight Options Pilots Vote To Join Teamsters

Pilots Unite With Teamsters Local 1108 In Ohio

Pilots at luxury on-demand air travel companies Flexjet and Flight Options voted today to join the Teamsters Union. Following the vote tallied by the National Mediation Board (NMB), the 670 pilots in the class will join Teamsters Local 1108, in Richmond Heights, Ohio.

Vancouver, Canada Airport Authority Launches Drone Safety Program

Drone Sales Expected To Soar During Holiday Season; Users Reminded To Prioritize Safety

With retail drone sales expected to soar during the holiday season, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) is teaming up with aviation partners to launch a drone safety campaign aimed at highlighting the risks associated with flying unmanned aircraft near airports.