Sikorsky helps Aero Vodochody reach profit again
Source: Aero Vodochody, 8 Sep, 10
AERO Vodochody a.s. reached a profit in the amount of CZK 279 million in 2009. Aero is thus reaching a profit this being since successful completion of restructuring in 2007, when the company was acquired by the Penta group. The revenues of Aero reached CZK 2.9 billion in 2009. The profit of Aero in 2009 [...]
Ornge S76 targeted by laser beams over Ottawa
Source: Ottawa Citizen, 23 Aug, 10
A Sikorsky S76 helicopter belonging to the Ornge transport medicine service was targeted as it was on a flight to the Ottawa Hospital.
S76 cabin becomes new exhibit at National Helicopter Museum
Source: Examiner, 17 Aug, 10
Established in 1983 with a grant from Avco Lycoming, the museum is a private non-profit establishment dedicated to preserving the legacy of Stratford as the birthplace of the American helicopter industry
Bristow Australia signs Au$50m deal with Apache Energy
Source: WA Business News, 5 Aug, 10
Bristow Helicopters Australia has been awarded a contract worth $50 million to support Apache Energy’s drilling and production operations in WA.
Brazil’s TAM negotiates offshore joint venture with PHi
Source: Flightglobal, 3 Aug, 10
Brazil’s TAM Empreendimentos e Participações is negotiating with Petroleum Helicopters the final details of a joint venture helicopter enterprise dedicated to the flourishing Brazilian offshore market
Sikorsky thanks PremiAir for 30 years support
Source: PremiAir, 2 Aug, 10
PremiAir was delighted to receive a visit from Sikorsky President Jeffrey Pino to the company’s Blackbushe Airport, Surrey, helicopter maintenance base during Farnborough Airshow week. Mr. Pino, who is a retired U.S. Army Master Aviator and is type-rated on several Sikorsky aircraft including the S-76®, took time out from his busy show schedule to visit [...]
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior Signs for 12 S-76Ds
Source: Sikorsky, 21 Jul, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) has signed a contract to procure 12 S-76DTM helicopters and has taken options to acquire eight additional S-76D aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The aircraft will perform security, transport and other missions. Delivery of the [...]
Deccan Charters becomes Sikorsky Customer Service Centre in India
Source: Sikorsky, 20 Jul, 10
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of an agreement with Deccan Charters Ltd. of Bangalore, India, that appoints their Mumbai facility as an authorized Customer Service Center (CSC) to support the Sikorsky S-76® helicopter platform. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). [...]
Sikorsky sees big orders over next 12-18 months
Source: Reuters, 19 Jul, 10
Sikorsky expects a significant first order this week (at the Farnborough Air Show) from a Middle Eastern country for Black Hawks – the same country will also buy S76D medium-twins
Sikorsky selects Universal Avionics’ CVFDR as standard option
Source: Universal Avionics, 30 Jun, 10
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation’s Cockpit Voice / Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft, headquartered in Stratford, Conn., as a forward-fit option on Sikorsky’s S-76C++™ and standard on S-76D™ commercial helicopters. Universal Avionics’ CVFDR-145R with Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS) will be standard on the S-76D and will be optional on the [...]
Sikorsky planning more JVs with Indian firms
Source: Calcutta News, 2 Jun, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp is likely to tie up with more Indian companies in the next few months to produce components locally, a company official said Wednesday
Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service upgrades to S76
Source: Morning Bulletin, 12 May, 10
CHRS executive officer Kay Becker said the new helicopter was very exciting and rewarding for all the staff. “We’re servicing areas we’ve never been to before,” she said.
India’s Maharashtra State looks to replace Dauphin with EC155 or S76
Source: Hindustan Times, 7 May, 10
“The cost of a mandatory CV/FDR and the impending 10-year overhaul/refurbishment on the Dauphin would cost Rs 20 crore. A new helicopter at Rs 70 crore makes more sense” said a cabinet minister requesting anonymity.
Trauma Hawk flying fewer patients these days
Source: Orlando Sun-Senetinel, 3 May, 10
Palm Beach County has seen a 10 percent drop in trauma alerts — calls to aid the most serious medical situations — and a 25% drop in Trauma Hawk transports since 2005. This EMS operation flies two Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters, registered N276TH and N911PB
Sikorsky Introduces State-of-the-Art EMS Interior for S-76
Source: Sikorsky, 28 Apr, 10
Sikorsky Global Helicopters has introduced its first aircraft with a new state-of-the-art Emergency Medical Services interior. Sikorsky Global Helicopters is the commercial business operation of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Sikorsky’s Engineering Division in Coatesville, Pa., teamed with industry leader Air Methods Corp. and started working on the [...]
Aero Vodochody receives a Supplier Excellence Award
Source: Aero Vodochody, 12 Apr, 10
American Helicopter Society (AHS) Awards Committee has selected Aero Vodochody to receive the Society’s Supplier Excellence Award. This award is presented annually to a supplier, which, through the quality, innovativeness and cost-effectiveness of its products, has made a notable contribution to the vertical flight industry. The company produces the complete S-76 helicopter for Sikorsky Aircraft [...]
Bristow announces new contracts in Brazil and North Sea valued at $275M
Source: Bristow Group, 23 Mar, 10
HOUSTON, March 23, 2010 – Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that it has won four contracts for work in Brazil and the U.K. North Sea totaling in excess of $275 million over their initial five-year terms. William E. Chiles, President and Chief [...]
Sikorsky second S76D prototype achieves first flight
Source: Sikorsky, 22 Mar, 10
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, March 22, 2010 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has successfully completed the first flight of its second S-76D™ helicopter. The prototype aircraft successfully completed its initial test card during a flight on March 19 that lasted approximately 30 minutes. The S-76D helicopter is the latest version of the S-76® helicopter. Sikorsky is [...]
Second Prototype in Sikorsky S-76D™ Helicopter Program
Source: Sikorsky, 23 Feb, 10
The second prototype aircraft in the S-76D™ helicopter program has entered the test flight program, with a third soon to follow, as the program that is producing the next generation model of the popular S-76® helicopter nears completion of its first fuselage for a production aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. Kuwait [...]
Germany’s HeliJet Charter adds third Sikorsky S76
Source: HeliHub.com, 4 Feb, 10
HeliJet Charter have purchased an S-76A++ from Swedish operator Norrlandsflyg, who had been operating it on an SAR contract. Previously SE-JUZ, and now in Germany as D-HULK, this helicopter is fitted with a winch capable of a 260kg lift. Various new over-water operations are planned for this aircraft, which HeliJet quotes as being able to [...]
Nova Scotia’s only helicopter ambulance grounded for six weeks
Source: CBC, 22 Jan, 10
The Emergency Health Service LifeFlight helicopter is in Ontario for maintenance following a safety recall. The manufacturer, Sikorsky, is replacing a section of the tail rotor after problems were found with similar models.
Taiwan Strait rescue enhances with Sikorsky S76C+
Source: Whats On Xiamen, 22 Jan, 10
A Sikorsky S-76C+ SAR helicopter has been put into service in the Xiamen Flying Service Rescue Team, a part of the East China Sea Rescue Bureau, to join in rescue missions in the Taiwan Straits
Pilot in Meath helicopter crash admits error of judgment
Source: Irish Times, 15 Jan, 10
Accident was on 18-Sep-08 at Bettystown, County Meath, and involved S76B registered N399BH
PHi S76 flight recorder reveals pilot’s last words in Jan-09 accident
Source: Daily Comet, 8 Jan, 10
Refers to accident 04-Jan-2009 – HeliHub record of the accident is here.
Sikorsky S-76D Enters Production
Source: Sikorsky, 18 Dec, 09
The S-76D(TM) helicopter program is entering production, signifying the latest major milestone in the program that is manufacturing the next generation model of the popular S-76(®) helicopter
Elbit announces FAA Certification of the Kollsman® General Aviation Vision System (GAViS™) on S-76
Source: Vertical, 13 Dec, 09
Elbit Systems of America has achieved another milestone for the Kollsman® GAViS™ (General Aviation Vision System). GAViS™ is now certified on the Sikorsky S-76A, S-76B and S-76C helicopters.
First S76 Civil Helicopter Airframe Completed in China
Source: Sikorsky, 24 Nov, 09
ikorsky Aircraft Corp. and AVIC today celebrated completion of the first S-76C++(TM) civil helicopter airframe produced in China. The airframe is the first to be built under an agreement between Sikorsky and Changhe Aircraft.
Falcon Aviation Services Becomes Worldwide Launch Customer for the S-76D™ Helicopter
Source: Sikorsky, 17 Nov, 09
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today at the Dubai Air Show that Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has contracted to purchase two Sikorsky S-76D™ helicopters, with options to purchase two more, becoming the worldwide launch customer for the new aircraft.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Open Support Center for S-76® Helicopters in Abu Dhabi
Source: Sikorsky, 17 Nov, 09
Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced that Falcon Aviation Services will establish a Customer Support Center in Abu Dhabi for S-76® helicopters. The facility will be the first S-76 helicopter Customer Support Center in the Middle East
Sikorsky Delivers New VIP S-76C++ to UK Royal Household
Source: Sikorsky, 4 Nov, 09
Sikorsky has provided helicopters to support the Royal Family since the early 1950′s, including the R4, S-51, S-55, S-58, S-58T, S-76B and the S-76C+ helicopters. The new S76C++ helicopter entered service in September.
FAA Approves Arkansas Children’s Hospital HFDM Program
Source: AMT, 4 Nov, 09
In a first for a dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service provider (HEMS), Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) received FAA approval for their HFDM/FOQA program
New York’s US Helicopter Halts Shuttle Service to JFK and Newark airports
Source: New York Times, 28 Sep, 09
Scheduled helicopter service between two heliports in Manhattan and two major airports that serve New York City abruptly shut down on Friday.
Sikorsky Unveils S-92 Enhancements and Updates Progress of S-76D Program
Source: http://sev.prnewswire.com/airlines-aviation/20090923/NE8028123092009-1.html, 24 Sep, 09
Increased maximum gross weight capability and advancements in automation for offshore navigation are among the enhancements Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has planned in the near future for its S-92(R) helicopter. The S-76D prototype D1 is in active flight test with prototype D2 in final check-out, preparing for flight in October.
Pro Star Aviation Announces FAA Certification of Single Universal Avionics approach aid for S76
Source: Vertical, 3 Sep, 09
Pro Star Aviation has announced that they have received FAA STC to install the Universal Avionics Systems Corp (UASC) UNS-1Fw or UNS-1Lw Flight Management System (FMS) with embedded Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) along with a UASC LP/LPV Monitor in the Sikorsky S-76B/C.
Aero Rio, Brazil Flying Max-Viz EVS-1500 on Sikorsky S-76 C++
Source: Max-Viz, 1 Sep, 09
Max-Viz announced the successful integration and installation of the new EVS-1500 Enhanced Vision System with Aero Rio, Brazil on their corporate VIP S-76C++
Copterline settles out of court with Sikorsky over August 2005 accident
Source: Helsingin Sanomat, 18 Aug, 09
The Finnish passenger helicopter service Copterline has reached out-of-court settlements in two lawsuits that it has raised in the United States against the manufacturer Sikorsky. The case involves a crash in which a Copterline helicopter built by Sikorsky fell into the Gulf of Finland soon after leaving the Estonian capital Tallinn en route to Helsinki, [...]
Omni Group plans to add sixth base and two Sikorsky S76C++
Source: EBAN, 14 Aug, 09
Era Training Center Selects Frasca for S76 FSTD
Source: Era, 12 Aug, 09
MetroHealth unveils EC145s to replace S76s
Source: WKYC, 15 Jul, 09
New UK Royal Flight Sikorsky S76C++ on schedule for August delivery
Source: Hartford Courant, 9 Jul, 09
UK Royal Family Relying More on Aircraft Chartering
Source: AIN, 6 Jul, 09
New Boston MedFlight S76 bears initials of late School of Medicine professor
Source: Boston University, 30 Jun, 09
Era Training Center Selects Frasca for S76 FSTD
Source: Frasca, 29 Jun, 09
Metro Life Flight to move base from Aultman to Wayne County
Source: Canton Rep, 27 Jun, 09
Flight Test Program Enters High Gear for Sikorsky S-76D
Source: Sikorsky, 17 Jun, 09
Two more prototypes are poised to join the S-76D(TM) helicopter test program as Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. continues envelope expansion on the newest version of the popular S-76(R) helicopter
US Helicopter Commuter Service Never Took Off, But Don’t Blame Recession
Source: Hartford Courant, 11 Jun, 09
Aviation Specialties Unlimited completes Second Sikorsky S-76C++ for PHI
Source: Vertical, 3 Jun, 09
ASU has completed their second night vision modification for a Sikorsky S-76C++ aircraft owned and operated by PHI, Inc, headquartered in Lafayette, LA.
FAA Approves Apical’s S-76 Cargo Door Mounted Liferaft Kit
Source: AMT, 22 May, 09
Pro Star Aviation nears certification for GAViS on Sikorsky S76
Source: GA News, 21 Apr, 09
Spring Special Fare Sale of $99 from US Helicopter The 8-Minute Airport Shuttle
Source: US Helicopter, 15 Apr, 09
LifeFlight helicopters move to bases ringing Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Source: Cleveland.com, 11 Apr, 09
Emergency rescue flights will no longer start their runs from MetroHealth Medical Center, as they have for nearly three decades.LifeFlight, the region’s largest critical care transport service, moved the last of its helicopters and crews to the Lorain County Regional Airport on Wednesday.
Sikorsky Aircraft and Aero Vodochody sign MOU and celebrate 250th S-76® airframe
Source: Sikorsky, 9 Apr, 09
NAASCO Signs Agreement with Sikorsky for Distribution of ETR-25 “Mercury Mod” Starter Generators
Source: RotorNews, 2 Apr, 09
Sikorsky delivers its first commercial helicopter into India
Source: Economic Times, 1 Apr, 09
US Helicopter Resumes Service at Downtown Manhattan Heliport
Source: US Helicopter, 31 Mar, 09
Profile: Ontario’s air ambulance operator Ornge
Source: Toronto Star, 29 Mar, 09
PremiAir enjoys successful Cheltenham Festival
Source: Rotorhub, 20 Mar, 09
SRT Helicopters to provide training for Chinese Rescue & Salvage Bureau
Source: Rotorhub, 17 Mar, 09
Crash prompts Sikorsky to issue S-76 caution over aftermarket STC’d windscreens
Source: Flightglobal, 8 Mar, 09
PremiAir Announces Strategic Partnership with AAG Global
Source: AMT, 3 Mar, 09
PremiAir is to become the first European Member Operator of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation-owned AAG Global, the helicopter industry’s newly established worldwide network of international executive helicopter operators.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: New Corporate S76C++ in China
Source: Feeyo, 2 Mar, 09
Milestones – Helijet Achieves 140K Accident-FreeFleet Hours With S-76A
Source: Helijet, 25 Feb, 09
Sikorsky Aerospace Services and NAASCO Announce Distribution Agreement for S-76(R) Helicopter Starter-Generator Modification
Source: Sikorsky, 24 Feb, 09
FDC Filter for S-76 gains EASA approval
24 Feb, 09
Sikorsky helps PHI Celebrate 60 Years in Industry
Source: Sikorsky, 23 Feb, 09
ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 23 — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today celebrated the 60th anniversary of PHI, a longtime Sikorsky customer flying S-92(R) and S-76(R) helicopters, with a recognition ceremony at Heli-Expo. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp
Sikorsky Sells Civil S-76C++(TM) Helicopter to Shanghai Kingwing General Aviation
Source: Sikorsky, 23 Feb, 09
Program Update: Sikorsky S-76D first flight ushers start of year-long test program
Source: AIN, 22 Feb, 09
PlaneSayling Aviation seals another Sikorsky sale with 5th S-76C++ new delivery in Europe
Source: Rotorhub, 21 Feb, 09
PlaneSayling Aviation (t/a Lynton Aviation Aircraft Sales) today announced a contract to deliver a new top-of-the-range S-76C++ ‘Deluxe Executive’ helicopter to a private operator in the United Kingdom and further cements Lynton’s success in selling the S-76C++.
Aviation Specialties Unlimited completes NVG STC Project on S-76C++ for Petroleum Helicopters
Source: Rotorhub, 21 Feb, 09
Sikorsky Chooses Physical Optics Corp for Digital Video Recorder System on S-76C+ and C++
Source: RotorNews, 20 Feb, 09
Training Begins at FlightSafety’s Newest Helicopter Learning Center
Source: Aircraft Maintenance Technology, 20 Feb, 09
Aero Dynamix, Inc. Earns Another Helicopter Multi Ship STC for NVG Lighting Modifications
Source: Rotorhub, 19 Feb, 09
S-76 WAAS-Capable FMS Readied by Pro Star Aviation
Source: Rotor & Wing, 19 Feb, 09
NTSB issues update on investigation into crash of PHi S76 nr Morgan City, Louisiana
Source: NTSB, 13 Feb, 09
Vertical Magazine highlights the Sikorsky S-76D
Source: Vertical Magazine, 11 Feb, 09
