8-Dec-2015Source: Metro Aviation
Forty young professionals under the age of 40 were honored at the 9th Annual Northwest Louisiana Young Professionals Initiative Gala on December 5th at the Shreveport Convention Center. The 40 Under 40 Award recipients are recognized for their personal achievement, experience, innovation, vision, leadership, and community involvement. Outstanding young entrepreneurs, executives, managers and professionals in... Read more
8-Dec-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The Living Legends of Aviation have also announced that Bill Chiles – chief executive officer emeritus of Bristow Group – will receive the “Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award” at their award ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in January. The award is presented by Bell Helicopter. Mr. Chiles graduated from the University of Texas at... Read more
1-Dec-2015Source: HAL
Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL has been conferred with Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award -2015 in the Central Public Sector category by the Indian Institute of Materials Management at its national convention held at Vadodara today. The award is in recognition of Mr. Raju’s outstanding achievements, contribution to the industry and the... Read more
1-Dec-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that its Fleetlands facility in Gosport, UK, was selected as the ‘Large Manufacturing Company of the Year’ at the 2015 Made in the South East Awards. The awards ceremony, which was held in Guildford on November... Read more
30-Nov-2015Source: TVAA
Thames Valley Air Ambulance has been awarded for the significant impact it has made to the region at the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards, held in Reading on Thursday 19 November 2015. Winning ‘Charity of the Year’, sponsored by James Cowper Kreston, the Charity demonstrated to the judges outstanding achievement and service to its beneficiaries,... Read more
23-Nov-2015Source: Lincs and Notts
Almost 350 guests celebrated the best and brightest from the air ambulance community on Monday night at the National Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence 2015. Award hosts, BBC News presenter Sophie Long and Helicopter Heroes presenter Rav Wilding handed out 11 Awards to outstanding individuals and teams, whose stories were inspirational, astonishing and humbling. The... Read more
23-Nov-2015Source: LAA
Last night we collected two key awards at the Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence 2015. Our life-saving dispatch app, developed in partnership with EE and Mubaloo, won the ‘Innovation’ category and Consultant, Dr Gareth Grier, won ‘Doctor of the Year’. We were also runner up in three other categories. Air ambulances from across the UK... Read more
16-Nov-2015Source: Airbus
BC Hydro has been awarded the 2015 Airbus Helicopters Canada “Innovation in Safety” Award for their dedicated and collaborative approach to ensuring many years of safe operations. This award is presented to a nominee or organization whose business initiatives have demonstrated a great impact on the overall goal of safe flying operations, including skill development,... Read more
11-Nov-2015Source: Dothan Eagle
Friends, family and surviving members of the 48th Assault Helicopter Company left roses at a new monument dedicated Friday to the company.See full story... Read more
10-Nov-2015Source: Tops
Helicopter industry legend Elling Halvorson was honored last weekend during the Museum of Flight’s 34th Annual Pathfinder Awards. Every year the Seattle-based museum honors Northwest visionaries that have made significant contributions to the development of the aerospace industry. Halvorson received the prestigious Pathfinder Award alongside former Boeing CEO Alan Mulally and the late NASA astronaut... Read more
6-Nov-2015Source: Metro Aviation
If you think caring for severely injured patients is hard work, imagine doing it 2,000 feet above the ground and at 175 miles per hour. And if that doesn’t sound bad enough, perform all of those same caring techniques in front of hundreds of fellow medical professionals, video crews, and of course, judges. U-M Survival... Read more
29-Oct-2015Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360™ Performance Index, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged by Entrepreneur, Spectrum Aeromed is recognized as a company that exemplifies growth, not just in top and... Read more
28-Oct-2015Source: US Air Force
The Cannon military flying community, leaders, family and local supporters gathered in Hanger 196 to recognize a group of heroes who risked their lives in combat late last year to save the lives of others, Oct. 16. Capt. Jonathan Seagle, Capt. John Vandenbemden, Staff Sgt. Spencer Seymore and Staff Sgt. Daniel Teel, members of the... Read more
26-Oct-2015Source: Air Methods
National EMS Pilot Association (NEMSPA) today announced the winner of the 2015 Pilot of the Year Award – Ann Lowell of Air Methods, currently serving the Haiti Air Ambulance program in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Each year, NEMSPA accepts nominations for this award from the nationwide emergency air medical community to recognize an individual who stands out... Read more
22-Oct-2015Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro recently accepted the New Jersey Aviation Association’s Excellence in Business Aviation Award for 2015. The award was presented at a ceremony in Princeton, New Jersey, in recognition of Zuccaro’s efforts over his 45 year career to improve safety, efficiency, and public approval for New Jersey helicopter operations as part of his activities as... Read more
21-Oct-2015Source: Metro Aviation
The Jim Charlson Aviation Safety Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the overall enhancement, development and promotion of aviation safety. Metro Aviation is proud to congratulate Helicopter Flight Training Center Director Terry Palmer on receiving the 2015 Jim Charlson Award. Terry is extremely involved in the aviation industry and has committed... Read more
21-Oct-2015Source: Life Flight Network
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) announced Michael Griffiths, CEO of Life Flight Network (LFN), has been named the 2015 Program Director of the Year. At an awards ceremony last night in Long Beach, California, Griffiths was praised for his achievements in bringing industry leading air ambulance service to rural populations. The award is... Read more
21-Oct-2015Source: REACH
REACH Air Medical Services announced today that it has been named Program of the Year by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). Sponsored by Airbus Helicopters, Inc., this award is hailed as one of the air medical transport industry’s highest honors and is presented annually to a company whose air ambulance program most clearly... Read more
20-Oct-2015Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters Inc. honored leaders of the air medical transport industry Monday for their efforts to improve safety and quality of service. Terry Palmer, Director of the Helicopter Flight Training Center at Metro Aviation Inc., in Shreveport, La. received the Jim Charlson Aviation Safety Award. The award is presented annually to an individual who has... Read more
13-Oct-2015Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. launched its 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Challenge at the Chester Airport on Friday. The school year-long competition affords Connecticut high school students an opportunity to be mentored by Sikorsky engineers as the students work to solve an engineering design problem. The experience requires students to apply their creative thinking... Read more
6-Oct-2015Source: AV Times
Wayne Coulson’s interest in aircraft was sparked in 1984 when his family’s company bought its first helicopter. See Full Story... Read more
1-Oct-2015Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR) has been named the recipient of the 2014 NDTA Corporate Distinguished Service Award by the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA). The award recognizes AAR’s Airlift division for its support of a strong and efficient global transportation and distribution system in support of the economy and national security of the United States. AAR... Read more
23-Sep-2015Source: HAI
HAI is accepting nominations at rotor.org/salute for the 2016 Salute to Excellence Awards, to be presented March 2 during HAI HELI-EXPO 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. For 55 years, HAI has encouraged and celebrated the highest standards of professionalism within vertical aviation through the Salute to Excellence Awards. The nine award categories honor those pilots, maintenance technicians, operators,... Read more
22-Sep-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that retired Command Sergeant Major Jeffrey Mellinger, Bell Helicopter’s aircraft design liaison, received the 2015 Doughboy Award. The annual Doughboy Award recognizes Infantrymen for their outstanding contributions to the United States Army Infantry and is highest honor bestowed by the Chief of Infantry. The award... Read more
4-Sep-2015Source: Night Vision
The Night Vision Awards took place in Dallas during the annual NIGHTCON Night Vision Conference where EagleMed was given the Mark of Excellence Award and James Wisecup received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Mark of Excellence Award recognizes a company that signifies dedication to quality and excellence in their operation. “EagleMed is very pleased to... Read more
2-Sep-2015Source: Nasmyth
Nasmyth Group, a leading global supplier of precision engineering products and services, is delighted to announce that one of its subsidiary businesses, Nasmyth Technologies Coventry – Chinn Ltd, has received an IQS Gold Award from AgustaWestland, one of the world’s leading helicopter companies. Nasmyth Technologies Coventry – Chinn Ltd was one of just 18 suppliers... Read more
21-Aug-2015Source: HAI
Within vertical aviation are pilots, mechanics, safety professionals, and others who go above and beyond the call of duty in pursuit of the highest standards of professional excellence. Their dedication is an inspiration to us all. HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievement in vertical aviation. Go to rotor.org/salute and nominate an exceptional individual or organization... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: Spectrum
Spectrum Aeromed announced today that they have been listed on the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for the fourth time in five years. Spectrum Aeromed was ranked number 4384 on the list with 61% growth, and is ranked number 6overall in the State of North Dakota and number 1 in manufacturing. “Appearing on the... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: Airbus
As in previous years, the winner(s) of the ‘Innovation in Safety Award’ will be selected by a committee of industry professionals. The award ceremony will take place during the Helicopter Association of Canada’s annual conference, November 13th-15th in Vancouver, BC. The award recipient will receive a cash prize of $10,000.00 in addition to recognition from... Read more
7-Aug-2015Source: Night Vision
The Night Vision Awards selection committee announced today they are now taking nominations for the Mark of Excellence Award for theaward ceremony to be held in Dallas, Texas at NightCon2015 on August 27, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. The Mark of Excellence Award recognizes a unit/company that has shown dedication to quality and excellence in their... Read more
6-Aug-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow search and rescue (SAR) framework was recognized as the Green Champion for Scotland in the 2015 Green Apple Awards. The award provides recognition for framework in which sustainability has played a key role and associated objectives have been exceeded. Balfour Beatty led the £40 million construction framework of seven new SAR facilities and refurbishment... Read more
31-Jul-2015Source: Night Vision Awards
The Night Vision Awards took place Thursday, July 16, 2915, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas in conjunction with the AirborneLaw Enforcement Association (ALEA) Annual Convention. Sponsors of the event included Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), Night Flight Concepts, (NFC), Vertical Magazine and Rotorcraft Pro Magazine. The awards ceremony was at max... Read more
21-Jul-2015Source: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
As part of its scholarship-raising Name A Plane Program, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will honor six aviation advocates in leadership roles in special dedication ceremonies at its exhibit booth during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. Representing some of the world’s top aviation trade associations, these executives exemplify a shared vision to support pilots, safety, education and the... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: AAA
The Association of Air Ambulances is today calling on all of the UK’s air ambulance community to nominate an individual or team for this year’s Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence. These prestigious, independent awards honour the exceptional contributions of staff and volunteers in the UK air ambulance community. The Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence have... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: DAAT
Trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters across Devon are celebrating after Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) was named as the PWC West of England Business of the Year with a turnover of less than £30 million at a gala dinner at Brunel’s Old Station in Bristol last night. DAAT was the first charity ever to be... Read more
2-Jul-2015Source: MKWEB
Thames Valley Air Ambulance’s (TVAA’s) life-saving emergency medical doctors, paramedics and pilots, have been awarded for their commitment to delivering the highest level of emergency medical care to those that need it across Milton Keynes. See Full Story... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: NEMSPA
Each year, the National EMS Pilots Association accepts nominations from the nation’s air medical transport community to recognize an air medical Pilot who stands out in the areas of Professionalism, Technical Knowledge, Leadership and dedication to Safety. We invite anyone in the air medical industry who knows such a pilot to nominate him or her for this... Read more
29-Jun-2015Source: US Navy
The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) and its embarked helicopter detachment from the ‘Warlords’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM ) 51, were selected for the annual Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Ship-Helicopter Safety Award in May. This unique award honors the cruiser or destroyer and embarked detachment with the... Read more
25-Jun-2015Source: Helibras
The President of Helibras, Eduardo Marson, received last Monday (22) the title of Corporate Personality in WOCA 2015 – World Company Award. The degree was awarded in recognition of his entrepreneurial and innovative vision in their activities ahead of the manufacturer of helicopters, for the benefit of the aviation industry development in Brazil. Promoted by GCSM... Read more
18-Jun-2015Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters launched its first Suppliers Awards ceremony yesterday evening at the Musée de L’Air near the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. This was the first event in what is to become an annual affair in order to recognize suppliers actively contributing to Airbus Helicopters’ quest for competitiveness. ”We are transforming ourselves to move... Read more
1-Jun-2015Source: Enstrom
On May 21, 2015, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation was awarded the 2015 Business of the Year Award from the Michigan Works Job Force Board. The Michigan Works! System is a unified workforce development system that is an instrumental partner for developing Michigan’s economic future. The Enstrom factory expansion project along with increased employment has given Menominee... Read more
27-May-2015Source: Breeze-Eastern
U.S. Coast Guard AET2 David W. Cummings has been awarded the Naval Helicopter Association’s 2015 Enlisted Maintenance Person of the Year Award at the 2015 NHA conference in San Diego, Calif. Brad Pedersen, president and CEO of Breeze-Eastern Corporation (NYSE MKT: BZC), presented the award on May 12 during a special ceremony at the conference.... Read more
14-May-2015Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced its 2015 Supplier of the Year awards and 14 Gold Suppliers recognized for best-in-class performance. The companies all were initially recognized at Sikorsky’s annual Supplier Summit held recently in West Palm Beach, Florida. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The 2015 Supplier of Year award winners... Read more
12-May-2015Source: LORD
LORD Corporation – a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control – has received the 2015 American Helicopter Society (AHS International) Grover E. Bell Award as part of the Hub Mounted Vibration Suppressor (HMVS) team. The team, comprised of LORD, the U.S. Army and Sikorsky Aircraft, received the award Wednesday for their... Read more
11-May-2015Source: Shimco
Peter Voss, President, CEO and owner of Shimco, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in specialty product design and manufacturing. Shimco is a world-wide leader in the manufacture of precision parts, laminated and edge-bonded shims, tapers and spacers, in materials ranging from aluminum and titanium through to synthetics and... Read more
5-May-2015Source: Spectrum
EY today announced that Chief Executive Officer Dean Atchison of Spectrum Aeromed is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2015 Award in the Upper Midwest. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Atchison... Read more
4-May-2015Source: Life Flight Network
EY today announced Michael Griffiths, CEO of Life Flight Network is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2015 Award in the Pacific Northwest Region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Michael was... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace UK a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, can announce that one of its apprentices has been presented with a prestigious Silver Star at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards. James Clement, aged 23, who lives in Havant, was among just three other contestants to achieve this recognition. James secured... Read more
23-Apr-2015Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (“Bell Helicopter”) awarded its Defense Systems & Logistics (DS&L) business unit a contract providing warehouse and logistics services in support of upgrading T64 engines for the Bell V-280 Valor technical demonstrator aircraft. The two-year agreement is the first between the global aerospace and defense contractor... Read more
21-Apr-2015Source: Sky Tech
Dear friends, we happy to share with you with our big honor! Aviation Maintenance Center SKY TECH was awarded the honorary membership «GOLD Customer Service Facility – 2015» by the results of previous year 2014! From 2011 SKY TECH is autorized customer service facility of Bell Helicopter for Bell 206A/B and Bell 206L in Kazakhstan.... Read more
17-Apr-2015Source: AHS
AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society – today announced the winners of its prestigious Robert L. Lichten technical awards and its annual membership awards. These winners will be recognized at the Grand Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 during AHS International’s 71st Annual Forum and Technology Display in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.... Read more
8-Apr-2015Source: Erickson
Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, announced today that the company has renewed key contracts with the US Forest Service as well as with Canadian aerial heavy lift company Helifor Canada (“Helifor”), a subsidiary of Columbia Helicopters. Jeff Roberts, Chief Executive Officer & President of Erickson Incorporated, commented, “I am happy... Read more
1-Apr-2015Source: USMC
Two 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing non commissioned officers were recognized for their outstanding performance during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 20, 2015. Major Gen. William Beydler, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, recognized Cpl. Anthony Novelly as the 2014 II MEF Marine of the Year and... Read more
27-Mar-2015Source: Aberdeen Business News
Under Mr. Abbey’s stewardship, CHC partners closely with customers to best understand and safely, efficiently meet their offshore transportation needs, in part by constantly driving operating improvements within the company. In 2014, this approach led major oil-and-gas producers, including Statoil and Total, to award CHC long-term contracts valued at tens-of-millions of pounds in revenue. CHC’s... Read more
26-Mar-2015Source: USMC
A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., was awarded the Enlisted Aircrewman of the Year Award for 2014. The Enlisted Aircrewman of the Year Award was established in honor of Master Gunnery Sgt. Danny L. Radish, who served in Marine aviation with... Read more
25-Mar-2015Source: ACG
AGC AeroComposites, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company and global supplier of composite aerostructures and components, has been awarded the production of the Multi-Station Lightweight Armament Support System (MSLASS) wings for the MH-60M fleet. Under the contract, AGC will deliver eight ship-sets of MSLASS wings to the US Army Special Operations Forces Support Activity (SOFSA).... Read more
19-Mar-2015Source: Bristow
The American Helicopter Society International recognizes Bristow CEO Emeritus in its 2015 Awards Program The American Helicopter Society (AHS) International recognized Bristow CEO Emeritus Bill Chiles with the AgustaWestland International Fellowship Award for his “significant contributions to international vertical flight cooperation” in its 2015 Awards Program. According to the AHS press release, Bill “has long... Read more
17-Mar-2015Source: AHS
AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society – today announced the 2015 recipients of its prestigious awards program, which has, since its establishment in 1944, paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of vertical flight and served as a catalyst for stimulating technological advances. This year’s winners will be recognized at the Grand Awards Banquet on Wednesday,... Read more
17-Mar-2015Source: Night Vision
The Night Vision Awards selection committee announced today they are now accepting nominations for the 2015 Night Vision Awards Ceremony. The first ceremony will be held in Houston, TX at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s (ALEA) annual conference. Awards will be presented to recipients on Thursday, July 16 at an awards reception from 4:30-5:30 p.m.... Read more
5-Mar-2015Source: Airbus
For its work conducting critical life-saving rescue missions, the Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team, based in Everett, Wash., has been awarded the Airbus Helicopters Golden Hour Award. The Golden Hour Award recognizes the efforts of an individual, group or organization that over time has advanced the use of helicopters in the vital mission of air... Read more
23-Feb-2015Source: Twirly Birds
International helicopter pilot organization, Twirly Birds, has announced the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Les Morris award as Ms. Nancy Miller Livingston Stratford. Nancy received her helicopter rating in 1947 after having been an airplane pilot since 1940. As the first woman on the west coast of the United States to achieve her commercial helicopter... Read more
11-Feb-2015Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] received an $82 million Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract in December from the U.S. Army for AH-64 Apache helicopter Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system sustainment. The firm, fixed-price contract is the foundation for a comprehensive sustainment solution that enables M-TADS/PNVS mission readiness, reduces operation and support... Read more
9-Feb-2015Source: Capital News
B.C. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond says the province needs more apprentices. See Full Story... Read more
23-Dec-2014Source: Lord
LORD Corporation MicroStrain® Sensing Systems – a global leader in developing embedded sensing systems for aerospace and industrial markets – was recently selected by Energy Harvesting Journal for having the “Best Technical Development of an Energy Harvesting Device.” LORD Microstrain was selected for the development of its On-Rotor Helicopter HUM (Health & Usage Monitoring) System... Read more
16-Dec-2014Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that its engineers exceptional work has been recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society with three prestigious awards comprising the Team Gold Medal, Specialist Award – Silver and the Herbert Le Sueur Young Persons Award. The AgustaWestland Project Zero team won the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Team Gold Medal in recognition of... Read more
26-Nov-2014Source: Memorial Hermann
Memorial Hermann Texas Trauma Institute is proud to announce that Memorial Hermann Life Flight has been named the winner of the Texas Department of State Health Services’ 2014 EMS Air Medical Service of the Year Award. This prestigious award honors a public or private air medical service in Texas that has demonstrated the highest standards... Read more
24-Nov-2014Source: EHAAT
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) is delighted to announce that their Pre-hospital Care Doctor Rik Thomas, won Air Ambulance Doctor of the Year at the national Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence 2014 on Monday night. Rik’s award is in recognition of his actions following an incident that required quick thinking and careful consideration... Read more
23-Nov-2014Source: DRF
[electronic translation] DRF Air Rescue has won this year’s “Customer Innovation Award” of the IT company Matrix42 in Category Enterprise Mobility. The award was the mobile solution, which is used to manage all iPhones used in the DRF air rescue and app management. On 6 November, the award ceremony was held in Frankfurt under the Matrix42 Customer... Read more
21-Nov-2014Source: AAA
Almost 250 guests celebrated the best and brightest from the air ambulance world last night at the national Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence 2014. Awards host, BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin handed over 10 Awards to some outstanding individuals and teams, whose stories were inspirational, astonishing and humbling. The awards, which are independently judged, went... Read more
20-Nov-2014Source: Metro Aviation
Jim Hill, Area Chair for Northwest Louisiana Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense, announced that Metro Aviation was honored with an Above and Beyond Award in recognition of extraordinary support of employees who serve in the Louisiana National Guard and Reserve. According to Jim... Read more
11-Nov-2014Source: Airbus
Helicopter Association of Canada, Montreal, QC, November 8, 2014 –Blackcomb Aviation has been awarded the 2014 Airbus Helicopters Canada’s “Innovation in Safety” Award for their dedicated and collaborative approach to ensuring 25 years of safe operations. This award is presented to a nominee or organization whose business initiatives have demonstrated a great impact on the... Read more
3-Nov-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE:TXT) recognized Texas State Representative Jim Murphy this week with the Bell Helicopter Legislative Leadership Award. The award honors elected officials who have been supporters of the aerospace and defense industries and who have fostered an environment of economic growth in Texas. “Rep. Murphy understands the needs of his... Read more
21-Oct-2014Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that three of its AW609 test pilots have received from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots the prestigious Iven C. Kincheloe award and were recognized at the Society’s annual gala. The Kincheloe Award recognizes outstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight-testing by a test pilot member of the Society... Read more
21-Oct-2014Source: AHS
The American Helicopter Society (AHS) International is inviting student teams to participate in the 3rd annual electric-powered VTOL MAV Student Challenge. The competition is designed to award both “form” and “function” of the MAV. With respect to “form”, teams with unique, innovative and robust VTOL MAV air-vehicle design would be awarded points. With respect to “function”,... Read more
21-Oct-2014Source: AHS
AHS International Executive Director Mike Hirschberg announced today that Dr. Robert A. Ormiston, US Army Emeritus Scientist, has been selected for the 2015 Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship. He was cited for “Dedicating over 40 years to analyzing and understanding critically important rotary wing aeromechanics phenomena.” The Nikolsky Lectureship is awarded to “an individual who... Read more