Costa Mesa may reconsider air unit as $9M budget shortfall comes in focus
Source: Orange County Register, 12 Mar, 10
Council members suggested taking closer looks at the Airborne Law Enforcement Services program, which provides helicopter policing services primarily in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana.
Japanese Ground Self Defence Force orders 30 Enstrom 480Bs
Source: Enstrom, 12 Mar, 10
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently been chosen by the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force to supply the next generation of training helicopters for the JGSDF Pilot Training Program. The program calls for the first evaluation helicopter to be delivered in 2010, with a total of 30 aircraft to be delivered by 2014. Enstrom was chosen [...]
Demand for helicopter training soars in India
Source: Hindu Business Line, 12 Mar, 10
The Indian industry is facing a severe shortage of pilots. Apart from the demand for operating the existing fleet of about 300 helicopters in the country, the overall demand is pegged at around 2,000 pilots.
British Chinook pilot in Afghanistan shot between the eyes – and lands safely
Source: Sky News, 12 Mar, 10
A British pilot got shot between the eyes as he flew his Chinook helicopter into a firefight in Afghanistan – but he still managed to land safely and rescue all 20 people on board.
AAMS considers regionalization of EMS
Source: AAMS, 12 Mar, 10
More than 100 air medical services personnel from across the country will converge on the nation’s capital March 17-19, 2010, to draw greater attention to emergency medical services (EMS) regionalization, health care reform, disaster response, EMS helicopter safety and other issues affecting the emergency medical transport community. As part of their visit, these air medical [...]
Boeing Launches Compact 3-D Imaging Camera after testing on AH-6 Little Bird
Source: Boeing, 12 Mar, 10
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced it has begun offering a new, compact, energy-efficient camera that provides three-dimensional images for military and commercial applications.
Boeing Directed Energy Systems and wholly owned Boeing subsidiary Spectrolab have jointly developed the camera using their own research and development funding, and successfully tested it over the past two years [...]
Private operators can ply heli-taxis in state of Himachal Pradesh
Source: Sify, 12 Mar, 10
Himachal Pradesh will invite private players to operate helicopter taxis in the state, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Thursday.
Inauguration of Turbomeca Australasia’s New Facility
Source: Turbomeca, 12 Mar, 10
Today marks an important milestone for Turbomeca (Safran group) as they inaugurate their new facility at Turbomeca Australasia in Bankstown Airport (NSW), close to Sydney. The new 2,500 square meters encompasses, additional workshops, a new repair hall for MTR390 and RTM 322 engines, as well as a RTM322 engine new production line for MRH. Turbomeca [...]
Pilot in fatal helicopter crash had meth in system, records show
Source: Tulsa World, 12 Mar, 10
Accident being referred to involved Robinson R22 registered N3234G (HeliHub.com data page for this accident) Press reports at the time showed that the accident date was inconclusive with both 14th and 15th October being quoted by different sources – the wreckage not being found until Friday 16th.
Vector Aerospace reports Q4 and full year FY2009 results
Source: Vector Aerospace, 12 Mar, 10
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector) (TSX: RNO) today announces its results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009.
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Air Methods Announces FY2009 Results and Provides FY2010 Q1 Update
Source: Air Methods, 12 Mar, 10
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, reported revenue and net income for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009.
Lockheed Martin Awarded Arizona AH-64 Support Center Contract for M-TADS/PNVS
Source: Lockheed Martin, 12 Mar, 10
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a contract to support the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (TADS/PNVS) and Modernized TADS/PNVS (M-TADS/PNVS) systems on the AH-64 Apache helicopter at the Arizona Support Center (ASC). The contract has a potential value of $36.8 million for the next three years.
Located in Gilbert, AZ, the Arizona [...]
Dedicated helicopter corridors in Delhi and Mumbai start on March 15
Source: Thaindian, 12 Mar, 10
Dedicated helicopter corridors at Delhi and Mumbai airports will become operational from March 15 to lessen aerial congestion, an official of the state-run Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL) said Thursday.
Korean Utility Helicopter takes first flight
Source: Defense News, 12 Mar, 10
The first prototype of the Surion utility helicopter, co-developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Eurocopter, successfully completed its first flight March 10, about seven months after its rollou
Indian military Mi-17 and Dhruv to be armed with multi-barrel guns
Source: Brahmand, 12 Mar, 10
The government has invited proposals for procuring multi-barrel gatlin guns which can be mounted on MI-17 and ‘Dhruv’ helicopters for use by security forces like the NSG and para-military commandos.
Goodrich Delivers 2,000th Helicopter Health and Usage Management System
Source: Goodrich, 12 Mar, 10
Goodrich Corporation’s (NYSE: GR) Sensors and Integrated Systems business in Vergennes, Vt. marked the delivery of its 2,000th helicopter health and usage management system (HUMS) in a ceremony March 8, 2010 attended by employees and U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT). Leahy has supported the company in winning more than $100 million in contracts to develop and deploy the HUMS systems for a number [...]
EADS chooses Sikorsky group company to support US Navy H-72A Fleet
Source: Sikorsky, 12 Mar, 10
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today that Helicopter Support Incorporated (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, has been chosen to provide a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program for U.S. Navy Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) at Patuxent River, Naval Air Station under its contract with EADS North America. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the aftermarket business of Sikorsky [...]
HAC Communique – Bringing the Industry Together
Source: Vertical, 12 Mar, 10
HAC Board Approves “Pilot Competencies for Helicopter Wildfire Operations Best Practices -Training and Evaluation” Document
Indian Air Force Signs €560 Million Contract For 12 AW101
Source: AgustaWestland, 11 Mar, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a contract has been signed by the Government of India for the acquisition of twelve AW101 helicopters that will perform government transport duties. The contract, valued at around € 560 million, includes an extensive five year logistic support service and initial aircrew and technician training. Over 180 [...]
EC135s Enter Service with Carolinas Medical Center
Source: American Eurocopter, 11 Mar, 10
American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that three new EC135s have entered service with the MedCenter Air Program at Carolinas Medical Center. The aircraft, which were purchased in late 2009, were completed by Metro Aviation and include state-of-the-art cockpit technology as well as the latest medical equipment. In addition to accommodating one or two litters, [...]
SkyTrac Systems Sponsors CHC Safety and Quality Summit 2010
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 11 Mar, 10
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2010 CHC Safety and Quality Summit March 22-24 in Vancouver BC. SkyTrac recognizes the importance in contributing to an event that promotes safety in aviation, and is proud to be involved. Steve Fuhr, VP and Director of Business Development and Mike Zelin, Director of International Sales and [...]
HAI’s Operator Safety Award is Now Open
Source: HAI, 11 Mar, 10
HAI’s Operator Safety Award annually recognizes operating members for safe operations during the previous year. HAI provides one engraved commemorative plaque and year-date medallion at no cost to first time recipients who qualify. Members who renew their membership to the Operator Safety Award will receive a 2009 year medallion to place on their plaques.
Applicants are [...]
Iridium And SkyBitz to Launch Global Asset Tracking Solution
Source: SkyBitz, 11 Mar, 10
SkyBitz®, a leader in remote asset tracking and information management solutions, and Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), the only provider of truly global mobile satellite services (MSS), announce a strategic partnership that will position Iridium as the first-ever provider of two-way global MSS for SkyBitz. Through this partnership, the companies are developing a unique, two-way, [...]
Dart Announces Indonesian Approval of Apical’s AW109E/AW109S Emergency Float Systems
11 Mar, 10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received approval of their A109E/S Emergency Float Systems in the Republic of Indonesia.
Both the Emergency Float and the Emergency Float with Liferafts Systems offer A109E/S operators increased safety for their crew, passengers and aircraft in the event of an emergency water [...]
Northampton General Hospital helipad scheme now gaining support
Source: Northampton Chronicle & Echo, 11 Mar, 10
Dr John Trenfield, a consultant in emergency medicine at NGH, and Richard Craske, the chief pilot at Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, said land they had identified near the entrance to the A&E department, would be ideal for a landng site and would be a major boost to the hospital.
CHC considers move from North Denes heliport to Norwich Airport
Source: EDP24, 11 Mar, 10
CHC is reportedly considering moving its Yarmouth operation to Norwich International Airport because of the costs of building a new run way at North Denes.
Indian Government wants a helipad every 100km
Source: Times of India, 11 Mar, 10
The highway ministry now wants a helipad every 100km along the national highways. National and state highways account for almost 60% of road fatalities and most of the serious injuries in the country.
Cougar S92 inquiry renews calls for separate safety agency to oversee Newfoundland offshore
Source: Canadian Press, 11 Mar, 10
Observers, experts and employees said the crash of Cougar Flight 491 highlighted the need for a separate safety agency to replace an offshore regulator that has the competing tasks of promoting the industry and protecting workers
Snohomish County Sheriff’s helicopter unit acquires new technology for locating avalanche victims
Source: Herald, 11 Mar, 10
Now rescuers can scour avalanche debris fields from SnoHawk 10, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office search-and-rescue helicopter. The new devices tap radio transmitters to quickly locate people buried by snow
US Faces Helicopter Shortage in Afghanistan
Source: AOL News, 11 Mar, 10
U.S military was reportedly so desparate for helicopters in December that, even after scouring the marketplace for private companies to provide the needed aircraft, it could only find one firm able to offer the necessary cargo helicopters.
Imperium’s Imaging Technology Selected for Bell’s FAA Joint Research Project
Source: Imperium, 11 Mar, 10
Imperium, Inc., the sole developer and manufacturer of ultrasound imaging cameras for Non-Destructive Inspection (“NDI”) announced today the company’s Acoustocam i600, the world’s only handheld portable camera device, has been selected by Bell Helicopter as part of their joint program with the FAA to develop inspection technology and techniques to address maintenance concerns due to [...]
Helicopter flight school begins operations at Bellingham airport
Source: Bellingham Herald, 11 Mar, 10
Airwork LLC, an Auburn-based helicopter flight school, has begun operations at the Bellingham International Airport.
HeliHub.com provides news via Google Buzz for GMail users
Source: HeliHub.com, 10 Mar, 10
As part of the continued expansion of HeliHub.com, all of our news articles are now available on the Google Buzz platform. Seen initially as a cross between Facebook and Twitter, Buzz is fast carving out its own niche in the social networking world. Google’s launch of Buzz was not without its controversy, but has now [...]
UK’s Devon & Cornwall Police takes delivery of a new EC145
Source: Eurocopter, 10 Mar, 10
On Friday 5th March the Devon & Cornwall Police took delivery of a new EC145 helicopter. This most modern machine was customised at Eurocopter UK in Oxford to meet the demanding needs of the modern police service. It is equipped with the latest aids to police reconnaissance and airborne crime fighting. Included is a state-of-the-art [...]
Alpine Choppers South West invests NZ$4M in new southern venture
10 Mar, 10
Alpine Choppers South West owner Brendan Thow said because of its strong interest in the Fiordland National Park and the southwest corner of Southland, it was operating in Queenstown, Te Anau, Tuatapere and Clifden with hangars under construction.
AgustaWestland summoned to explain AW119 crash which injured Ugandan President
Source: Daily Monitor, 10 Mar, 10
HeliHub.com accident report – click here 07-Mar-10 5X-MAC AgustaWestland AW119 Bugiri, Uganda
Rolls-Royce awarded $75M contract for V-22 Osprey engine support
Source: Rolls-Royce, 10 Mar, 10
Indianapolis, IN — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a $75 million MissionCare™ contract by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Under the eleven-month contract, which includes four option years, logistics support will be provided for the Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty engines that power the U.S. Marine Corps’ MV-22 Osprey and U.S. [...]
HAI Releases New Wire Strike Safety Awareness Video Online
Source: HAI, 10 Mar, 10
Helicopter Association International (HAI) has released a new, online aviation wire strike safety awareness video. “Surviving the Wires Environment” is posted as a streaming video on the HAI Web site, and can be viewed for free by HAI members and nonmembers. The video was produced in cooperation with Southern California Edison (SCE) and AEGIS Insurance [...]
FAA Forecast Links US Aviation Activity and National Economic Growth
Source: FAA, 10 Mar, 10
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forecasting that key airspace safety and efficiency modernization efforts will play a vital role in spurring long-term sustained growth in air travel and the nation’s overall economic health. This forecast, which comes after a short-term period of slow growth in aviation activity, underscores the need for [...]
North Sea Helicopter Traffic Safety Improves with Sensis Wide Area Multilateration
Source: Sensis, 10 Mar, 10
NATS Services is now using Sensis Corporation’s Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) system in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland for helicopter flight following. Air traffic controllers are using the WAM surveillance information as a supplement to established procedural flight rules until the WAM system completes testing and regulatory approval for flight information services later this [...]
Bell to Modify Final 30 Aircraft in OH-58D Safety Enhancement Program
Source: Bell, 10 Mar, 10
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Mar. 9, 2010) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to modify the final 30 OH-58D aircraft under the Kiowa Warrior Safety Enhancement Program (SEP).
These 30 aircraft will form Lot 13 of the Kiowa Warrior SEP program. [...]
Bond Offshore signs a new SBH® Contract with Turbomeca UK
Source: Turbomeca, 9 Mar, 10
British oil & gas helicopter support operator Bond Offshore Helicopters signed a new Support-by-the-Hour® contract with Turbomeca UK for their four new AS365N3 Dauphins, powered by the Arriel engine.
The helicopters’ Arriel 2C turbines will be maintained by Turbomeca UK which supports nearly 700 engines powering British and Irish-owned customers’ helicopters. Two of the new helicopters [...]
PHI, Inc. Announces Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
Source: CNN Money, 9 Mar, 10
Oil and Gas segment revenues were $316.2 million and operating income was $51.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to segment revenues of $324.1 million and operating income of $64.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2008
Greenland gives Ontario helicopter firm a lift
Source: Daily Press, 9 Mar, 10
Joining forces with Greenland company Heli-Greenland, Expedition Helicopters will primarily provide support in the mining industry. Services will include staking, sampling, drill moves, camp relocations and aerial assessments.
New Unmanned Helicopter Design Would Investigate Nuclear Disasters
Source: Space Daily, 9 Mar, 10
Students at Virginia Tech’s Unmanned Systems Laboratory are perfecting an autonomous helicopter they hope will never be used for its intended purpose.
Canadian Helicopters awarded additional work in Afghanistan
Source: Canadian Helicopters, 9 Mar, 10
MONTREAL, March 8 – Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (the “Fund”), the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded additional work in Afghanistan by the the United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”). This amendment to the support contract previously announced on December 22, 2008, entails [...]
Dart Announces FAA/TC Approval of Tyler’s Power Bench for the MD500 series
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 9 Mar, 10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Tyler Technologies Inc. has received FAA and Transport Canada Approval of their Power Bench for the MD 369/A/D/E/F/FF/H/HE//HM/HS/500N model of helicopters.
Tyler has modified its Special Operations Platform (TSOP) for the special needs of power companies. By lowering and extending our standard support frame, lineman [...]
AgustaWestland reveals 2009 results
Source: Rotorhub, 8 Mar, 10
AgustaWestland saw new orders for helicopters fall by nearly 40 % in 2009, the company’s results have revealed.
Canadian Helicopters to disclose Q4, Full Year results on March 17 after market close
Source: Canadian Helicopters, 8 Mar, 10
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: CHL.UN) will release its fourth quarter and year-end results ending December 31, 2009, on Wednesday March 17, 2010, after market close.
The Canadian Helicopters Income Fund conference call will take place Thursday March 18, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to review the financial results. To participate in this conference call, [...]
L-3 Wescam hiring 130
Source: The Spec, 8 Mar, 10
This year alone, the president of L-3 Wescam is going to fill more than 130 positions in his Burlington and Don Mills plants with engineers, programmers, program managers, customer service reps, technical writers and system analysts
British man’s helicopter building hobby takes off
Source: Get Bracknell, 8 Mar, 10
An amateur aviator has been given permission to change the use of a Binfield warehouse so he can use it as a workshop for his hobby – designing and building helicopters.
After 2½ years of controversy, Cayman Islands Police take delivery of EC135
Source: Cayman News Service, 7 Mar, 10
After almost three years and a considerable amount of controversy, the police helicopter has finally landed in the Cayman Islands
Norfolk Police re-consider air support options after current contract ends in 2011
7 Mar, 10
No decision has yet been made over who could be awarded the contract beyond that date and all operations were being looked at over its future, the statement says. Options include awarding a contract for a dedicated Norfolk Police helicopter or collaborating with Suffolk Police
Jindal Steel & Power Takes Delivery Of An AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 7 Mar, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) of India has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft configured with a 12 seat cabin will be used for corporate transport purposes in the Delhi and Chhattisgarh areas. The handover of JSPL’s AW139 further expands the [...]
Sharp Ocean Signs Contract For Two Grand New And One AW119Ke
Source: AgustaWestland, 7 Mar, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its authorized distributor Sharp Ocean has signed a contract for two Grand New light twin helicopters and one AW119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will be delivered to Indian private customers and used to perform VIP transport missions. This purchase marks the entrance of the Grand [...]
Register Update – United Kingdom – 1-7 March 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 6 Mar, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. [...]
Register Update – United Kingdom – 22-28 February 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 6 Mar, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly [...]
Register update – USA – 15-21 February 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 6 Mar, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly [...]
New helipad set to open at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
Source: Rossland Telegraph, 5 Mar, 10
The Health and Hospital Committee (HHC) of the Lower Columbia Community Development Team are planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the new heliport at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
CALSTAR appoints new CFO
Source: CALSTAR, 5 Mar, 10
McClellan, Calif. – California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), a nonprofit air ambulance service, has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer. Mark A. Vincenzini was formerly the CFO for International Business Systems in Folsom, CA. Vincenzini assumed his new duties March 1st.
He replaces current CFO Lynn Malmstrom, who was recently promoted to CEO following the [...]
North West Air Ambulance opens another charity shop
Source: North West Air Ambulance, 5 Mar, 10
The shop was opened by ITV Granada’s Paul Crone who said “It is a privilege to open this shop as it allows the charity to increase not only its takings through sales but the number of donated items they can accept.”
“The money made by the charity shop helps saves people’s lives on a daily basis [...]
Indian operators suggest heliroutes around Mumbai Airport
Source: Indian Express, 5 Mar, 10
Helicopter operators like Pawan Hans, Unitech Flying and Kestrel Aviation among others have suggested some measures to improve the safety and efficiency of the dedicated chopper corridors at Mumbai airport.
Indocopters commits to fourth base at Bhubaneswar, considers fifth at Hyderabad
Source: The Hindu, 5 Mar, 10
The company will set up another MRO centre at Bhubaneswar in Orissa during the second half of the current year, while Hyderabad too is on Indocopters’ radar for setting up a centre
British Sea King helicopter pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross
Source: Yeovil Express, 5 Mar, 10
LIEUTENANT Commander Gavin Simmonite, of RNAS Yeovilton, was last week presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross by the Queen during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. (Photo Crown Copyright/MoD)
EADS North America delivers 100th UH-72A Lakota to the US Army
Source: EADS North America, 5 Mar, 10
Arlington, Virginia and Columbus, Mississippi, March 04, 2010
Latest milestone marks another accomplishment for one of the most successful acquisition programs in U.S. Army aviation history
EADS North America delivered its 100th UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter to the U.S. Army today, marking another on-time and on-budget achievement for a highly successful program that supports America’s warfighters [...]
Uttar Pradesh State Government’s AW109S Grand Enters Service
Source: AgustaWestland, 4 Mar, 10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Uttar Pradesh State Government (India) has started operating its Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter. Configured with a six seat cabin the aircraft will be used for VIP transport purposes in the region.
The delivery of the Uttar Pradesh State Government’s Grand further expands the presence [...]
United Rotorcraft Solutions delivers customized EC130 to Cannon Aviation Group
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 4 Mar, 10
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) delivered a customized Eurocopter EC130 to Cannon Aviation Group of Georgetown, TX on March 3, 2010.
Configured to meet the requirements of Cannon’s customer, URS completed the EC130 with a Sagem Integrated Cockpit Display, Avidyne TAS 610 TCAS, a Garmin GMX200 MFD, Garmin 696, L-3 WX-500 Stormscope and Garmin GMA340 audio panel, [...]
Mecaer Aviation Group Receives EASA Certification for AW139 Cabin Noise Reduction System
4 Mar, 10
S.E.I. (Servizi Elicotteristici Italiani) S.p.A., a Mecaer Aviation Group company, has received certification for its lightweight cabin noise and vibration reduction system called SILENS. The system has been EASA certified on an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter, with FAA certification expected early in 2010.
Originally developed in Italy in collaboration with AgustaWestland, the system has been proven to [...]
Helinet Technologies Expands Aerial Surveillance Services Engagement with Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago
Source: Helinet, 4 Mar, 10
Helinet Technologies, the aerial surveillance solutions division of Helinet Aviation, announced today it has been selected by the Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (SAUTT) to assist the agency in implementing a fulltime, high definition aerial surveillance capability. The assignment represents a continuation of Helinet’s work with SAUTT providing HD image gathering and live [...]
JSSI® Appoints Avcon Jet as Sales Rep in Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan
Source: JSSI, 4 Mar, 10
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the world’s largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, recently announced Avcon Jet of Vienna, Austria, as its new sales representative for JSSI throughout Eastern Europe and Russia.
JSSI continues to focus on expanding its business in Europe and recognizes Avcon Jet’s strong customer relationships [...]
Aspen Avionics’ Transport Canada STC Expanded
Source: Aspen Avionics, 4 Mar, 10
Albuquerque, NM, March 3, 2010: Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, announced today an amendment to the Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that grants installation approval of the system in Canada. The amended STC now enables all aircraft on Aspen’s Approved Model List (AML) of over 700 aircraft to [...]
NTSB: AS350 design contributed to fatal April 2008 crash
Source: KTUU, 4 Mar, 10
Floor-mounted fuel controls on a helicopter that crashed in 2008 near Chickaloon, killing four people and injuring one, contributed to the accident according to a NTSB report released Wednesday
UK showcases Mi-17 training work with Afghan crews
Source: Flightglobal, 4 Mar, 10
The UK Ministry of Defence has lifted the veil on a previously secretive helicopter training service being provided to future Afghan national security force pilots.
Eurocopter Canada lays off 15% of workforce
Source: Niagara Falls Review, 4 Mar, 10
Eurocopter Canada have laid off 34 of its full-time employees last week, and now employs approx 180
Air Methods to Report Q4 and FY2009 Financial Results on March 11th
Source: Air Methods, 3 Mar, 10
Air Methods Corporation (AIRM 27.40, +0.76, +2.85%) will report financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 after the close of the market on Thursday, March 11, 2010. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results.
Interested parties can access the call by dialing (877) 883-0656 [...]