Helicopter News

Action demanded over airport noise

News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:10:28 +0000

Air Services Australia says it has taken on board concerns about noise from the Coolangatta Airport. About 200 people attended a meeting at Tweed Heads this week to discuss flight paths and the review of noise-abatement procedures.Coast airport noise worse than SydneyGold Coast Bulletin NewsCalls to curb flight growthMy Daily Newsall 5 news articles » …

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Sydney Airport reports loss due to sale

News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:10:27 +0000

SYDNEY Airport Holdings has reported a full year tax loss due to the sale of its stake in two European airports in 2011. But, it has reaffirmed distribution guidance for the current year. Sydney Airport today posted a net loss of $240.2 million for the …

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Crusty Demon Robbie Marshall defies gravity and death at Avalon Airport

News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:10:27 +0000

Video Image Crusty Demon goes over the top Freestyler Robbie Marshall will compete in the Crusty Demon Cup at this year's Aussie Grand Prix Jump part of lead up to Crusty Demons Cup Cup features world's best FMX riders, competing for $50000 Daredevil …

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Aloha! Welcome to a dud airline

News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:10:24 +0000

Emily Marscham, 2, mum Kellee Marscham, and Dena Hamilton just after landing at Grafton Airport yesterday. The Air Australia collapse had stranded them in Hawaii. THREE generations of a Grafton family were relieved to be back home yesterday after their …

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Foes of EU airline CO2 rules agree on tactics

News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:10:23 +0000

Yahoo!7 NewsThe array of steps include barring national airlines from participating in the European Union's carbon scheme, lodging a formal complaint with the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), ceasing talks with European carriers on …

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US Army, vendors show off futuristic gear at Fort Lauderdale trade show

News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:40:19 +0000

The latest gadgets from helicopter drones to body armor for search dogs that will serve the leaner Army of the future are on display at a winter trade show in Fort Lauderdale. The public can see the exhibitions at the Broward County Convention …

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Books for children

News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:40:15 +0000

Members of Augusta South Rotary Club distributed more than 900 books to the children at Wilkinson Gardens Elementary on Feb. 6. Dictionaries and Rotary 4 Way Test Coloring Books were given to every child. Pictured with the materials that were …

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Guest speaker

News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:40:12 +0000

Pam Lightsey, the assistant governor for Rotary Club District 6920, stands with Garret Siler, an Augusta State University alumnus and who recently played for the NBA's Phoenix Suns (from left); Augusta South Rotary President Wallace White; …

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Sikorsky S-92? "Legacy of Heroes" Tour Honors Squadron 2 Naval Air Wing in …

News — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:43:44 +0000

Sikorsky S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” Tour Honors Squadron 2 Naval Air Wing in …

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Manitoba signs 10-year contract with helicopter ambulance service

News — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:43:43 +0000

Health Minister Theresa Oswald, left, with STARS (Shock Truama Air Rescue Society) flight nurse Shell Ryan showing her the features of the Eurocopter BK117 helicopter. The province formally signed a 10-year contract today with the Alberta-based …

Read more at Brandon Sun.