The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a new NOTAM for the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. The NOTAM is accompanied by a power point presentation, as well as a new updated kneeboard handout in PDF format  for pilots. This information is not provided for navigational purposes, and all pilots and helicopter operators are strongly to encouraged to properly review all available official FAA documents.

 July 22, 2010 – Aurora, Colorado – It’s never too early to start ground school for the next generation of pilots, even if they’re preschoolers! Denver-based publisher Powder Puff Pilot makes learning about aviation fun with their trilogy of full-color picture books starring Claire Bear, a pink‑clad aerobatic performer and mentor for aspiring young pilots

 Dart Helicopter Services’ affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval to add certain UH-1 model aircraft to their existing STC’s covering landing gear components. The UH-1 models included are those that have been FAA certified per FAR21.25(a)(2) for civil use

 The GANNET Aircraft Maintenance Information Software, developed by Lundin Software, has been chosen by Aerogulf Services to manage their maintenance. 

Absolute Fire Solutions, (AFS) announced today that the innovative actuator and control technology that allows cockpit volume control and multi-drop capabilities with no weight penalty, which was previously patented in Australia, has now received patents in both Canada and the United States.

Irish Defense Forces Air Coprs based at Casement Aerodome, Baldonnel Co. Dublin Ireland recently completed Night Vision Goggle Training conducted by Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU).