Vector Aerospace receives OEM quality award
Source: Vector Aerospace, 23 Feb, 10
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services was awarded the Rolls-Royce Model 250 Total Quality Award for 2009 during the Rolls Royce AMC Awards banquet held on February 20th; held in conjunction with Heli-Expo 2010 in Houston, Texas.
Vector received [...]
Sikorsky Announces Continuing Upgrades for the S-92
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the ontinuation of upgrades for the S-92® helicopter, which has already received more than 60 enhancements since entering service in 2004. These upgrades, combined with the aircraft’s rugged and flaw-tolerant design, have enabled the S-92 helicopter to become a leader in the highly demanding offshore oil, Head of State, and [...]
Rotorcraft Leasing Completes 635 Million Part Inventory With Quantum Control Aviation ERP Software
Source: Component Control, 22 Feb, 10
Rotorcraft Leasing Company (RLC), the largest privately-held FAA-certified provider of helicopter transportation services in the Gulf of Mexico, recently credited Component Control’s Quantum Control aviation enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for completing a physical count of more than 635 million parts in seven weeks.
“Since we had doubled our inventory value from $12 million in 2008 [...]
AW139 Full Ice Protection System Achieves EASA Certification
Source: AgustaWestland, 22 Feb, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) for the AW139 medium twin helicopter has achieved EASA Certification. This allows the AW139 to fly into known icing conditions with unprecedented all weather capabilities no other helicopters in its category can claim. FIPS Certification, achieved following an intense series [...]
Attractive financing available to Bell Helicopter customers
Source: Bell, 22 Feb, 10
Bell Helicopter Finance Group, is pleased to offer Bell Helicopter customers new, attractive financing of their helicopter acquisitions that are completed in the first half of 2010.
“Restrictions on the availability of credit in the last year have made it difficult for customers throughout aviation to complete the acquisition of ordered aircraft and to place new [...]
MD Helicopters’ NOTAR fleet clocks 1,000,000 flight hours
Source: MD Helicopters, 22 Feb, 10
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today announced its fleet of NOTAR helicopters have clocked more than 1,000,000 flight hours since MDHI’s exclusive NOTAR anti-torque technology was introduced in 1991. MD Helicopters’ MD 520N, MD 600N and MD Explorer helicopters use and validate this technology.
“NOTAR continues to perform to expectation and this is a significant milestone,” said [...]
Bell 429 launch customer does not want any more
Source: AIN, 22 Feb, 10
Air Methods will not be taking any more Bell 429s beyond the single unit it received in October, according to CEO Aaron Todd
Thales signs Aviation Avionics & Instrument Corp as a Licensed Service Center
Source: Aviation Avionics & Instrument Corp, 22 Feb, 10
Aviation Avionics & Instrument Corporation (AAIC) today announced the signing of a License Service Agreement with Thales Avionics, Inc. This multi-year agreement involves servicing of rotorcraft products within the Thales Avionics family.
Under this agreement AAIC will receive technical support, including spare parts, along with all revision upgrades. “This brings two companies with long established track [...]
Gulf Helicopters wins three year offshore contract
Source: GulfBase, 22 Feb, 10
Three year contract in Yemen with a Bell 412
Boeing to Emphasize “Adaptability in a Changing Strategic Environment” at AUSA Winter Symposium & Expo
Source: Boeing, 22 Feb, 10
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will showcase a wide array of ground, aviation, support and technology solutions for the U.S. Army at the Association of the United States Army Winter Symposium & Exposition. Army modernization initiatives, unmanned systems, rotorcraft platforms, network-centric technologies and logistics-support programs will be highlighted at the company’s exhibit and in discussions [...]
Night Flight Concepts announces affiliate NVG traning centers in US and Canada
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 22 Feb, 10
Night Flight Concepts, a comprehensive night vision solution company, is pleased to announce its network of Affiliate Training Centers (ATC) for operators of night vision devices in United States and Canada. Each ATC will offer NVG pilot training in Bell 206 or Robinson R44 helicopters. Several ATC’s will offer NVG maintenance technician training to new [...]
Canadian Air & Space Museum Seeks Support to Acquire S-58T
Source: Canadian Air & Space Museum, 22 Feb, 10
The Canadian Air & Space Museum of Toronto, Ontario Canada has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire a rare Sikorsky S-58T helicopter that had a remarkable 48-year flying career in Canada and the United States. The Museum’s immediate goal is to raise $35,000 U.S. to complete the purchase of the S-58T helicopter and all associated [...]
LA Fire Dept pilot retires after 8,000 hours of risky flying
Source: Daily News, 22 Feb, 10
After 35 years of fighting fires in this city, first from the ground then as a helicopter pilot for 28 of those years, Dale Gant retired Friday.
AgustaWestland positive about ‘new’ VXX
Source: Key Aero, 22 Feb, 10
AgustaWestland’s Chief Executive Officer, Giuseppe Orsi, has welcomed the issuing of the US Presidential helicopter request for information (RfI)
Bell’s Garrison Calls 2009 “Challenging”
Source: Rotor & Wing, 22 Feb, 10
During his address to the media Saturday afternoon, John L. Garrison, president and CEO, Bell Helicopter said that the company enjoyed record operating earnings and cash generation under a “very challenging environment.”
AgustaWestland to learn BA609 fate by end of June
22 Feb, 10
AgustaWestland says the long-delayed decision on whether Bell Helicopter will cede its majority share in the BA609 program to AgustaWestland will be made by the end of June
Bristow orders four AW139s to take fleet to seven
Source: AgustaWestland, 22 Feb, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Bristow Group Inc. has placed an order for four AW139 medium-twin helicopters to be used to perform offshore transport missions. The purchase adds to the previous one for three aircraft already delivered and further strengthens Bristow’s AW139 fleet and the relationship with AgustaWestland, reinforcing the continued [...]
AgustaWestland Unveils The Grand New
Source: AgustaWestland, 22 Feb, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is proud to unveil the Grand New, an evolution of the highly successful Grand helicopter. The Grand New features the very latest developments in avionics while retaining the outstanding Grand’s characteristics, its superior performance, levels of cabin space and payload only provided by larger and more expensive helicopters, low operating costs, [...]
Night Flight Concepts Completes NVG Initial Qualification Training for Tampa Police
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 22 Feb, 10
The Tampa (Florida) Police Department’s Aviation Unit completed Initial NVG Pilot Training offered by Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the industry’s premier provider of night vision goggles, training and maintenance.
The Tampa Police Department’s (TPD) comprehensive NVG training took place on-site at the departments’ flight operation facility located at the Tampa International Airport. The training incorporated [...]
Rolls-Royce forecasts global demand for 16,400 new turbine helicopters in next 10 years
Source: Rolls-Royce, 22 Feb, 10
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, which offers one of the broadest power ranges of helicopter turboshaft engines in the world, today forecast a market characterized by emerging near-term recovery followed by long-term growth. Over the ten year period, total helicopter deliveries are predicted to be more than 16,400 units as the market responds [...]
Bell Helicopter provides support for new CAE training centres in Mexico and India
Source: CAE, 22 Feb, 10
CAE announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that Bell Helicopter is providing aircraft systems and performance data and technical support for the Bell 412 training programs which CAE will begin offering this summer in Mexico and Bangalore, India.
CAE is locating a suite of Bell 412 training tools in Mexico, including a CAE [...]
PremiAir appointed Helicopter supplier to The Ryder Cup
Source: PremiAir, 22 Feb, 10
PremiAir, the UK’s leading executive helicopter charter company, has been appointed as the supplier of helicopter services to the 2010 Ryder Cup. From October 1st to 3rd, golf’s most prestigious and fiercely contested golfing tournament, now in its 38th year, returns to the UK and for the first time, the magnificent Celtic Manor Resort [...]
CAE launches CAE 3000 Series helicopter mission simulators
Source: CAE, 22 Feb, 10
Heli-Expo attendees receive advance preview of new immersive simulator experience which will be available for civil helicopter training this summer
CAE announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that the company is launching a family of new, affordable helicopter mission simulators for the previously underserved civil helicopter market. The [...]
Papillon Helicopters Adds Another EC130
Source: American Eurocopter, 22 Feb, 10
American Eurocopter announced today that Papillon Helicopters, Inc. has ordered another EC130 B4 to its aerial tour operations in the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area. This is the fourteenth EC130 B4 in the company’s fleet.
“Papillon is a valued customer and their continued selection of the EC130 affirms the aircraft as a proven platform for [...]
Asia orders boost Enstrom business
Source: AIN, 22 Feb, 10
Enstrom is finalising an order for 16 480Bs to the Royal Thai Army, and up to 30 to Japan’s Self Defense Force
Robert Molsbergen Named President of MD Helicopters
Source: MD Helicopters, 22 Feb, 10
Lynn Tilton, Chief Executive Officer, MD Helicopters, Inc. has announced the appointment of Robert Molsbergen to President of MD Helicopters, Inc., reporting directly to her.
Mr. Molsbergen has held senior C-level positions within the marine, aerospace, industrial and power generation markets. He provides MD Helicopters with proven global leadership experience managing high growth companies where he [...]
Turbomeca announces Arriel 1D1 “Plus” – a technical upgrade with 3600 hour TBO
Source: Turbomeca, 22 Feb, 10
The time between overhaul (T.B.O.) of the Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine will be increased from 3,000 to 3,600 hours.
This extension of the T.B.O. is possible, first, thanks to customers’ feedback and enhanced customer communication which included the exchange of valuable experience from the field. Secondly, this extension is also due to engineering efforts engaged by [...]
MD Helicopters delivers three more 500Es to Houston PD, taking total to ten
Source: MD Helicopters, 22 Feb, 10
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) delivered three new MD 500E® Helicopters to the Houston Police Department Air Support Division over the span of three months last fall.
The first delivery was made at the 2009 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Annual Conference and Exposition on July 23. The two newest were delivered on September 29 and October [...]
PR games after MV-22 Osprey starts (another) grassfire…
Source: Next Navy, 22 Feb, 10
This week, an MV-22 Osprey released flares and, for the second time, started forest fire out on the East Coast.
Rolls-Royce recognizes excellence with Model 250 FIRST network™ awards
Source: Rolls-Royce, 22 Feb, 10
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced winners for awards recognizing excellence in the Model 250 Full-service Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team (FIRST) network. The Model 250 FIRST network, consisting of thirty-three full-service engine and component repair and overhaul (R&O) facilities, offers full-capability R&O support to 4,000 operators of Model 250 turboshaft and turboprop engines [...]
Brazil’s Líder Signs for Three S-76C++ Helicopters
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Líder Taxi Aéreo S.A. Air Brasil today announced the signing of a contract for three S-76C++TM aircraft in a ceremony held at Heli-Expo. This contract continues the more than 30-year relationship between the companies. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The aircraft will operate in Brazil in support of [...]
US State Dept to Purchase up to 110 Sikorsky S-61T(TM) Helicopters for Use in Afghanistan
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today at Heli-Expo that the U.S. State Department has entered into an IDIQ (indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity) agreement to purchase up to 110 modernized S-61™ aircraft for passenger and cargo transport missions in support of its worldwide operations. Delivery of the first four modernized S-61™ aircraft will support missions for the U.S. [...]
Pall Teams with Carson Helicopters on S-61 Modernization Program
Source: Pall Corp, 22 Feb, 10
Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Carson Helicopters, Inc. Pall will supply its Centrisep® engine advanced protection systems (EAPSs) to support a joint modernization program for the Sikorsky S-61 helicopter.
With approximately 620 aircraft in service today, the S-61 model is one [...]
Esperia Aviation Services Signs Contract For Four AgustaWestland Helicopters
Source: AgustaWestland, 22 Feb, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Esperia Aviation Services S.p.A. of Italy has signed a contract for four helicopters including two AW119Ke single engines, one Grand light twin and one AW139 medium twin. These aircraft will be used for passenger transport purposes in the country operating from its headquarters based at Rome’s [...]
Rolls-Royce selects Hamilton Sundstrand as exclusive provider for new small gas turbine FADEC
Source: Rolls-Royce, 22 Feb, 10
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has selected Hamilton Sundstrand as the exclusive provider for a new small gas turbine FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system. The FADEC is being developed for use on Rolls-Royce engines under 2000 shaft horsepower (shp).
Ken Roberts, President of the Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine business, said: “This new FADEC will [...]
Eurocopter offers new Inlet Barrier Filter for EC135P2
Source: Eurocopter, 22 Feb, 10
Eurocopter displays an EC135 P2i with a newly developed inlet barrier filter (IBF) at Heli-Expo. During the show, the aircraft was handed over to ADAC Air Rescue of Germany, the first operator to put the new system into service. It is ADAC’s 30th EC135 in total and its first to be equipped with this filter [...]
Eurocopter presents new EC225 Fire-Fighting System
Source: Eurocopter, 22 Feb, 10
Eurocopter displays its new fire-fighting system developed for the EC225 at this year’s Heli-Expo. The system, which has been extensively tested during forest fires on the island of Corsica (France), is one of the most effective and powerful helicopter-borne fire-fighting systems available in the market. The first operator to utilize this system is South Korea’s [...]
Rolls-Royce and Bell explore RR500 applications
Source: Rolls-Royce, 22 Feb, 10
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and Bell Helicopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore options for the retrofit of the Bell 206B JetRanger helicopters with the RR500TS (turboshaft) engine. The RR500TS was launched in 2009 as part of the RR family of engines that includes the RR500 turboprop and turboshaft and [...]
Rolls-Royce awarded U.S. Army contract for new M250 FADEC
Source: Rolls-Royce, 22 Feb, 10
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Army to design and develop a dual channel FADEC (full authority digital engine control) for the M250 powered OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter.
Ken Roberts, President of the Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine business, said: “The dual channel FADEC is an example of [...]
Rolls-Royce unveils restructured Model 250 FIRST network™
Source: Rolls-Royce, 22 Feb, 10
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today unveiled a newly restructured Model 250 Full-service Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team (FIRST) network, which offers full-capability repair and overhaul (R&O) support to the 4,000 plus operators of M250 turboshaft and turboprop engines operating around the world. The Model 250 FIRST network consists of thirty full-service engine and component [...]
LHTEC CTS800 reaches 50,000 in-service hours powering trio of first flights in 2009
Source: Rolls-Royce, 22 Feb, 10
The CTS800 engine, produced by Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has surpassed 50,000 in-service flight hours primarily powering the AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300 and ShinMaywa US-2 aircraft. This significant milestone also includes time achieved while powering first flights on three different helicopter types in 2009.
The CTS800 [...]
Portugal’s Vinair Orders Two New AgustaWestland Grands
Source: AgustaWestland, 22 Feb, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that Vinair Aeroserviços S.A. of Portugal has signed a contract for two Grand New light twin engine helicopters. Vinair Aeroserviços S.A. is the launching customer for the Grand New, an evolution of the highly successful Grand helicopter, and these two aircraft will be used for corporate transport [...]
MD Helicopters Service Center in Mesa Renews Commitment to High Quality Customer Service
Source: MD Helicopters, 22 Feb, 10
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces a new level of service and customer support in its Mesa, Arizona based Factory Service Center.
To meet the increasing needs of customers to revitalize existing aircraft, MD Helicopters has committed new resources to the following highly popular and successful programs:
MD 500E to MD 530F Conversions
MD 900 to MD [...]
Aspen Avionics and Chippewa Aerospace Partner on Helicopter STCs
Source: Aspen Avionics, 22 Feb, 10
pen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the award-winning Evolution Flight Display System, and Chippewa Aerospace, a leading aerospace engineering service firm, announce their partnership to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Aspen Evolution EFD1000H Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD), the EFD1000H Multi-Function Display (MFD), and the EFD500H MFD on the Robinson R22 [...]
Sikorsky Innovations Expected to Develop Mission-Adaptive Rotorcraft Under Prospective DARPA Contract
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that its Sikorsky Innovations group has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a contract to develop active rotor technologies that will allow aircraft to adapt to a changing environment and dynamically enhance performance. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Once [...]
Timken Expands Aerospace Aftermarket Capabilities for Enhanced Customer Support
Source: Timken, 22 Feb, 10
As the aerospace industry continues to make its way through a difficult economic cycle, The Timken Company’s Aerospace and Defense business announced plans to expand its Aerospace Aftermarket Solutions organization to enhance its overhaul and repair operations, including:
Staff and organizational enhancements to bolster its engine overhaul and repair capabilities;
The addition of 100 new replacement parts [...]
Guardian Mobility receives STC for Eurocopter AS350, AS355
Source: Guardian Mobility, 22 Feb, 10
Guardian 3 tracking devices have been granted FAA certification
Guardian Mobility announced that its Guardian 3 tracking devices have been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval by the FAA for installation in Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 model aircraft.
Guardian GPS tracking devices are used in thousands of aircraft worldwide to report on their status and location in [...]
Bell Named #1 in Customer Service for 16th consecutive year
Source: Bell, 22 Feb, 10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, once again was voted number one in customer service by the readers of Professional Pilot magazine. Ranking at the top in each of the seven categories, Bell has won this honor for the helicopter industry for the 16th consecutive year.
“For the past several years we have renewed [...]
Bell Academy Awarded Multi-Year Contract With the U.S. Government Service Administration
Source: Bell, 22 Feb, 10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the Bell Helicopter Training Academy has been awarded a five (5)-year contract with the U.S. Government Service Administration’s (GSA) Acquisition schedule. The academy’s entire course catalog has been added to the GSA schedule at Bell’s Fort Worth/Alliance location.
The GSA program streamlines the purchasing process for [...]
12 Bell Customer Service Facilities Achieve Platinum Rating
Source: Bell, 22 Feb, 10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today recognized 12 Customer Service Facilities (CSFs) as achieving Platinum-level ratings for 2010. “We are extremely pleased to announce the 2010 Platinum-level Customer Service Facilities,” said Danny Maldonado, senior vice president of customer support and chief services officer at Bell Helicopter. “We are proud to call these [...]
Honeywell Authorizes M International As T53 Distributor
Source: Honeywell, 22 Feb, 10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that M International has joined Honeywell’s worldwide network of authorized distributors for the T53 engine.
“As an authorized distributor, M International will be able to provide genuine Honeywell T53 parts to their customers,” said Doug Kult, sales director, Commercial Helicopters, Honeywell Aerospace. “Newer versions of the T53 can increase their mean [...]
Pall and Turbomeca Launch Centrisep(R) EAPS Upgrade to Enhance Engine Protection for AS350/EC130
Source: Pall Corporation, 22 Feb, 10
Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, and Turbomeca, the leading helicopter engine manufacturer, announce the availability of a certified upgrade of the Centrisep(R) engine advanced protection system (EAPS) for AS350 series helicopters. The upgrade has significantly higher dust separation efficiency than the original design. Desert trials have proven that it provides [...]
Sikorsky S-92® Fleet Reaches 200,000 Flight Hour Milestone
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft’s S-92® helicopter fleet recently passed 200,000 total flight hours, the company announced today at the Heli-Expo exhibition. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The first production S-92 helicopter was delivered in late 2004. There are now 105 S-92 helicopters in operation in 21 countries around the world. Helicopters in demanding operations [...]
VIH orders two EC225s for Offshore Oil and Gas Support in Australia
Source: Eurocopter Canada, 22 Feb, 10
The VIH Aviation Group of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada today announced the purchase of two new Eurocopter EC225 long-range heavy helicopters. The new twin-turbine helicopters will support its expansions plans in the Australian offshore oil and gas sector and be flown by HNZ Cougar Helicopters Pty. Ltd., a new joint venture.
“The addition of the new [...]
New Authorized Dealer for Australia and New Zealand signed by Vector Aerospace
Source: Vector Aerospace, 21 Feb, 10
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the selection Mavana Air Support (Mavana) as its Authorized Dealer in Australia and New Zealand.
Now representing Vector’s Engine Services-Atlantic and Helicopter Services-North America divisions, Mavana offers customers in Australia and New Zealand [...]
Honeywell Announces HTS900 Engine Upgrade For Bell 407 Operators
Source: Honeywell, 21 Feb, 10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has teamed with Eagle Copters of Calgary, Alberta, to offer an HTS900 engine upgrade for the Bell 407 helicopter, called the Eagle 407 HP.
“Eagle 407 HP operators are going to see a big difference, especially flying cargo high or hot, because of a 26 percent increase in shaft [...]
Honeywell’s Popular AV8OR Handheld Now Available For Helicopters
Source: Honeywell, 21 Feb, 10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its popular Bendix/King by Honeywell AV8OR handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) is now available for helicopter operators.
“The AV8OR is a terrific addition to any helicopter, providing situational awareness of weather, terrain, traffic and airspace for very little cost,” said Chad Cundiff, vice president, Crew Interface and Displays, Honeywell Aerospace. [...]
Honeywell Announces completion of LTS101 upgrade flight tests
Source: Honeywell, 21 Feb, 10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that flight testing of the LTS101 engine upgrade from Airwork New Zealand for the Eurocopter BK117 has been completed.
All flight testing has been completed and paperwork has been submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand. A Supplemental Type Certificate is anticipated shortly. This will be followed shortly [...]
Priority 1 Air Rescue Completes Bell 429 Hoist SAR Configuration Milestone
Source: Priority 1 Air Rescue, 21 Feb, 10
Priority 1 Air Rescue and Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited successfully completed the design engineering and Human External Cargo (HEC) load flight testing on Bell Helicopter’s new 429 in a search-and-rescue (SAR) configuration.
The 429 used in the testing was configured with specialized SAR equipment, including the 600-lb two- person-rated Goodrich hoist. Completing this joint SAR [...]
Vector Aerospace establishes new business office near Fort Rucker
Source: Vector Aerospace, 21 Feb, 10
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has established a business office in Daleville, Alabama–adjacent to Fort Rucker Army Airfield in a strategic move to enhance support of existing and potential future maintenance, repair and overhaul support for the US Army [...]
Turbomeca’s Arriel logs 30 million hours flight
Source: Turbomeca, 21 Feb, 10
With over 60% global market share in its power segment (from 700 to 900 shp), the Arriel is today the engine of choice of 1,300 customers in 110 countries. Since 1977, the Arriel engine has been significantly contributing to the helicopter industry.
The 28 Arriel versions power modern and successful light and medium, single and twin-engines [...]
New partner in the Turbomeca Service Center Network in Florida
Source: Turbomeca, 21 Feb, 10
Turbomeca (Safran group) enhances its proximity support, by offering their customers more choices. We are proud to announce Rotortech Service Inc located in West Palm Beach Florida as an additional Service Center in our Network.
It will not only give Turbomeca Customers the power to choose their engine service provider but will also provide them with [...]
MD Helicopters Delivers another MD500E® to St Louis Metro Air Support
Source: MD Helicopters, 21 Feb, 10
MD Helicopters, Inc. delivered a new MD 500E® to the St. Louis Metro Air Support Unit in January. This new helicopter will be utilized to perform search and rescue missions, increase patrols of the region’s critical infrastructure and provide support to first responders.
The Metro Air Support Unit is a consolidated flight Unit initiated in 2004 [...]
Fleet lead MD Explorer® exceeds 11,500 Flight Hours
Source: MD Helicopters, 21 Feb, 10
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) and the Air Operations Unit of the West Yorkshire Police have announced that an MD Explorer®, helicopter serial number 078 has extended its record for flight hours, reaching 11,565 hours as of mid-January of this year. The flight hours far exceed any other MD Explorer in the fleet.
The Air Operations Unit, [...]
MD Helicopters at Heli-Expo in Houston February 21-23
Source: MD Helicopters, 21 Feb, 10
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will display two helicopters in Booth 3841 at Heli-Expo being held February 21 -23 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
MD Helicopters’ Chief Executive Officer, Lynn Tilton, and President, Robert Molsbergen will be on site along with other representatives from the company. Lynn Tilton will hold a press [...]
AAG name new President to succeed John Agor
Source: AAG, 21 Feb, 10
Thomas McQuade has been named President of Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), a Sikorsky Aircraft Company. He succeeds AAG Founder and President John C. Agor. McQuade’s appointment culminates a 12-year career with AAG, the Northeast’s leader in integrated executive helicopter services.
“The staff and management of AAG are pleased that the dynamic future of our company will [...]
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Honors Edra Aeronáutica at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Schweizer, 21 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, today at Heli-Expo honored EDRA Aeronáutica of Brazil for its contributions to law enforcement flight training through the use of S-300 series helicopters. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
EDRA has been a distributor for Sikorsky light helicopters since 1997 and has been active [...]
Sikorsky SAR S-92® Helicopters Riding Wave of Success in UK
Source: Sikorsky, 21 Feb, 10
Sikorsky Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92® helicopters are on a path to unprecedented success in 2010 after coming off a record year of rescues in 2009 and recently being selected for the United Kingdom’s Search and Rescue Helicopter service. The aircraft are operated by CHC Helicopter Corp. and the S-92 helicopter is manufactured by Sikorsky [...]
Government of Mexico chooses Guardian Mobility
Source: Guardian Mobility, 21 Feb, 10
Guardian Mobility announced today that it will be supplying the Mexican Government with 65 Guardian 3 aircraft tracking devices, along with Guardian Mapping, in collaboration with its Mexican partner EZC Inc. Guardian will be showing these products at Heli-Expo in booth #3040 from February 21 to the 23 in Houston.
The Mexican Government is equipping its [...]
Eurocopter displays new Technologies and proven Aircraft at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Eurocopter, 21 Feb, 10
Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer in the civil and public services markets, displays, on its booth #3128, several of its successful products and key examples of its R&D work, demonstrating its innovative strength and continued effort to increase the customer value of its helicopters.
Eurocopter’s helicopter family is represented by a SAR-configured, full-scale mock-up of [...]
Eurocopter highlights Innovation and Bluecopter® Technology at Heli Expo 2010i-Expo
Source: Eurocopter, 21 Feb, 10
Eurocopter will unveil several of its latest Research & Development (R&D) programs at this year’s Heli-Expo, underscoring the company’s commitment to remaining a leader in helicopter innovation for current and future generations of rotary-wing aircraft. The company has been at the leading edge of rotorcraft technology for the past decades, focusing particularly on technologies which [...]
Aviation Companies Hiring in 2010
Source: JSFirm, 21 Feb, 10
JSfirm Managing Partner, Sam Scanlon, is pleased to announce the results of a recent client survey regarding the hiring outlook for aviation companies in 2010. “Everyone wants to know what to expect this year, who will be hiring, for which type of positions and when,” Scanlon said. “Eighty percent (80%) of the companies surveyed expect to hire [...]
Absolute Fire Solutions Unveils Expanded FASTTrack Capabilities at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Absolute Fire Solutions, 21 Feb, 10
Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) is introducing expanded versions of its FASTTrack event logging hardware platform and its PCTrac software at Heli-Expo 2010. Originally developed to log heli-bucketing data, FASTTrack has been expanded to include the capability to log and communicate belly tank data, fixed-wing tanker data, as well as drip torch and health and usage [...]