Helicopter Association International (HAI) announces that the discount deadline for HELI-EXPO ® education courses is fast approaching. Don’t miss your chance to register for education courses at HELI-EXPO 2012 at discounted prices! Register at www.rotor.com/education by Dec. 30 and receive significant savings on professional development opportunities including — Aviation Security Flying in the...

Titusville, FL -- after a successful collaboration with the Brevard County Commission and the Titusville City Council, Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, broke ground today on a 20,000 square-foot expansion that solidifies the company’s commitment to Titusville and aviation jobs in Brevard County. “This has truly been a joint effort,” says President of Professional...

Portland, OR - Max-Viz announces the addition of Grant Sumpter to its sales team. Sumpter, who has been in corporate aviation for more than 15 years, has 16 years of avionics experience including complex avionics installations, engineering, regulatory compliance and sales. He began his avionics career at a third-party MRO working on commercial aircraft. For the past five years, Sumpter has worked...

The FAA has released the following statement from Randy Babbitt: "Today I submitted my resignation to Secretary Ray LaHood and it has been accepted. Serving as FAA Administrator has been an absolute honor and the highlight of my professional career. But I am unwilling to let anything cast a shadow on the outstanding work done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by my colleagues at the FAA. They run the...

This robust little engine with a very rich American history was first designed by the Allison Division of General Motors in the late 1950s. This was in response to the U.S. Army’s invitations to produce a new turbine engine for a light observation helicopter (LOH). On Dec.19, 1962, the FAA issued the original Type Certificate E4CE to the proud grass roots family at General Motors. The birth of...