Day: April 12, 2023

There is significant and growing civil helicopter market in India that needs to be tapped. This would mean increased production and customer support. HAL would have to develop spares stocking and supply chains and will have to help build and support Indian vendors. As the numbers increase, there will be a requirement for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) as well. HAL should consider bringing a major private player into helicopter manufacturing and MRO.

Everyone is safe following an emergency landing at the Pierre Regional Airport this evening.

The Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that went missing on April 6 near Miyakojima island in Okinawa Prefecture was flying at the lowest legal altitude two minutes before the crash, government sources said.

The overwhelming winner in a poll of the most annoying flight habits, with around 40% of the vote, was fellow passengers ‘kicking or pushing the back of your seat’

The company that owns the medical transport aircraft that crashed in northern Nevada last week has been tied to two other fatal crashes in the last four years.

Worcester Regional Airport Director Andy Davis said the new routes and JetBlue’s use of larger aircrafts will help with a growing demand in the region.