A legislative budget watchdog in North Carolina says the state's S-76C+ helicopter flies too little, is too expensive, and should be sold as a cost-savings measure. The Sikorsky is used primarily as VIP transport, and reportedly flies only about six hours per month.
Employees in Bristow's operations in the U.S. and U.K. have been recognized recently for their leadership in safety by industry and government organizations.
Urges Members To Contact Representatives Concerning The Alexander-Wyden Amendment
The Alexander-Wyden amendment, which would give the National Park Service unprecedented power to curtail air tour operations, passed in the U.S. Senate as part of the surface transportation bill this week. The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is now urging its members to contact their representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives in an effort to have the amendment stripped from the bill before passage there.
Advocacy Organization Calls For A Proactive Posture
Business aviation faces many challenges, and with a host of new EU legislation, the industry expects more to come. So now is the time to be proactive. That was the message during the European Business Aviation Association’s (EBAA) Annual General Meeting held Thursday in Brussels at Eurocontrol headquarters.
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