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Portland International Airport secures FAA grant to reduce emissions

2014-08-01 01:00:00| Airport Technology

Portland International Airport has secured a $331,653 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant from the US Transportation secretary Anthony Foxx to cut down emissions to improve air quality.

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FAA Proposes $110,000 Civil Penalty Against Air Evac EMS Inc.

2014-07-31 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

FAA is proposing $110,000 civil penalty against Air Evac EMS, Inc. of West Plains, MO for operating Bell BHT 206 helicopter that was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. Allegedly, chin bubble window was installed by company mechanic without following manufacturer's instructions. This installation was not documented in aircraft's maintenance logbook. On September 4, 2012, after 7.3 flight hours, chin window fell off during cruise flight. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations

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FAA Proposes $428,000 Civil Penalty against Air Methods Corporation

2014-07-31 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Civil penalty totaling $428,000 was proposed by FAA against Air Methods Corporation (Englewood, CO) for allegedly operating 2 helicopters that were not in compliance with Federal Aviation regulations. Allegations involved violation of its operations specifications by flying helicopters despite failing to perform required inspections of their Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Compatible Lighting Filtration (NVIS) installations. Air Methods has 30 days from receipt of letter to respond. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations

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FAA Awards Environmental Grant to Portland

2014-07-30 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced $331,653 FAA grant to Portland International Airport to reduce emissions and improve air quality by using alternative fuel vehicles at airport through FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission program, which was implemented to help airport sponsors meet Clean Air Act responsibilities. Grant will provide funds to purchase 6 compressed natural gas buses that transport passengers and employees from terminal to parking and rental car ...This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of:

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