3-Oct-2014Source: USMC
Embry-Riddle Worldwide provides online education for the university’s Worldwide Campus as well as residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz. The university offers 22 online programs in both aviation and non-aviation disciplines. “We are delighted to be recognized as a leader in online education by the 2015 College Choice rankings, and to be ranked No. 1 is even... Read more
29-Sep-2014Source: HAI
Nominations for HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards are being accepted for one more week! Don’t delay; nominate a person or organization you believe is deserving of recognition for their service to vertical aviation before it’s too late! Within vertical aviation are pilots, mechanics, safety professionals, and others who go above and beyond the call of... Read more
24-Sep-2014Source: HAI
Within airborne law enforcement are helicopter pilots, crews, mechanics, and others who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities. Their dedication to the public 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
13-Aug-2014Source: ACL
Congratulations to Paul King, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer at CHC Helicopter, winner of the GRC Visionary Award at this year’s ACL Impact Awards! Paul was honored along with winners in four other award categories at a special luncheon presented at the ACL Connections customer conference. The GRC Visionary Award recognizes a person/team... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: KRZK
Boone Co. Air Evac Lifeteam is being named Region 4 Most Improved Base for 2014. See Full Story... Read more
12-Aug-2014Source: HAI
Nominations for HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards are being accepted. Nominate a person or organization you believe is deserving of recognition for their service to vertical aviation! 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.... Read more
8-Aug-2014Source: HAI
ROTOR, HAI’s flagship quarterly magazine, was honored by Trade Association Business Publications International with a 2014 Tabbie Award for Excellence in the Editor’s Column category. The Tabbie Awards recognize editorial and design excellence in trade, association, and business-to-business media. The President’s Message in the Summer 2013 issue of ROTOR, “Land the Damn Helicopter,” won an... Read more
9-Jul-2014Source: Mecaer
MAG Design Studio received their Award for the Red Dot Design for “Excellent Detail Solutions” in the VVIP Interior of the Bell 429 at this year’s Gala event. Ms. Alessandra Pasqua, Director of MAG Design Studio commented, “We are extremely proud of this award. This award highlights the hard work and creativity that went into... Read more
9-Jul-2014Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace UK (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announced today that its Project Julius Team, responsible for the embodiment of the avionics upgrade to the UK MOD’s fleet of 46 Chinook aircraft, has obtained supplier ‘Gold’ status for their First Time Quality (FTQ). This is an... Read more
30-Jun-2014Source: NEMSPA
NEMSPA “EMS Pilot of the Year” Nominations Now Being Accepted at www.poy.nemspa.org Do you know a phenomenal hardworking pilot in the EMS industry that should be recognized for their professionalism, achievements and contributions to the safety ofthe air medical industry? Now’s your chance to say thank you! Just go to www.poy.nemspa.org and fill out the... Read more
27-Jun-2014Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland was honored this week with the 2014 American Helicopter Museum and Education Center Achievement Award for advancements in rotary wing technologies based on the success of the Project Zero tiltrotor demonstrator. Accepting the award on behalf of AgustaWestland at the American Helicopter Museum’s annual gala was Dr. James Wang, Vice President of Research and... Read more
24-Jun-2014Source: Victoria Police
Three Airwing officers will receive commendations for courage following a daring mid-air rescue in Bass Strait last year. The trio, Constable Peter Dillon and Leading Senior Constables Mark Weekley and Bradley Pascoe, responded to a mayday call from a stricken Russian yacht stuck in stormy seas on 19 April. A 47-year-old Russian sailor was en... Read more
18-Jun-2014Source: HeliMX
If you were at HAI HELI-EXPO2014 In Anaheim, CA, you might have heard the buzz about our 2013 Helicopter Mechanic of the Year Award presentation. Derek Weeden won the award. During a special presentation at HELI-EXPO, he was presented with a trophy and a check for $8,000. The amount of money Weeden received was thanks... Read more
13-Jun-2014Source: UTair Aviation
UTair Aviation professionals from a variety of specializations were recognized with Best in Profession awards at the annual Helicopter Association International event. Mil Mi-8 aircraft captain Gennady Bobkov won the “Pilot of the Year” award. Igor Kozhevnikov, head of the Helicopter Airworthiness Control and Modernization Department at the UTair Aviation Technical Directorate was recognized in... Read more
12-Jun-2014Source: Starlite
Starlite Aviation has been nominated for the prestigious award of “Aircraft Operator of the Year” for the 2014 Irish Aviation Industry Awards. The awards celebrate excellence in the Aviation Industry, and are sponsored by the Irish Aviation Authority. They aim to reward the most successful and innovative people, companies and projects in the industry. The... Read more
9-Jun-2014Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
The annual event celebrate innovation and achievement among Cornish businesses. The 2014 awards ceremony was held at St Mellion International Resort in May. Guest speaker was businessman Gerald Ratner, famous for his honest appraisal of his own jewellery products. Cornwall Air Ambulance was recognised in the Best Third Sector Business category, sponsored by the Eden... Read more
26-May-2014Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland was honored this week with two prestigious awards at the American Helicopter Society International Forum that reinforce the company’s commitment to substantial research and development and emphasis on expanding the possibilities of rotorcraft design and flight. Accepting an AHS Technical Fellowship was Dr. James Wang, Vice President of Research and Development, for “career-based accomplishments... Read more
20-May-2014Source: Irish Times
Four crew attached to Rescue 118, based in Sligo, are due to receive the Fredrick L Feinberg award, conferred by the American Helicopter Society since 1961. See full story... Read more
20-May-2014Source: NSF
The New Zealand Search and Rescue Council has recognized the U.S. Antarctic Program, which is managed by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Polar Programs, for its cooperation with Antarctica New Zealand in response to the January 2013 loss of a Twin Otter aircraft and its crew in the Antarctic. On Tuesday May 13 (New... Read more
16-May-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter (http://www.bellhelicopter.com), a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced three recipients of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Premier Supplier Award and Premier Small Business Supplier Awards. These awards recognize outstanding suppliers and the role they play in helping Bell Helicopter to deliver on its customer commitments. This year, Wesco Aircraft, Harris Composites and Lucas Industries... Read more
15-May-2014Source: Universal Avionics
During the 2014 Manufacturer of the Year Summit and Awards Luncheon held earlier today at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Universal Avionics accepted the prestigious award for 2014 Outstanding Small/Medium Manufacturer of the Year by the Arizona Manufacturers Council. Each year the Arizona Manufacturers Council, sponsored by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, selects... Read more
15-May-2014Source: USTCI
Ocean Helicopters Inc. has been selected for the 2013 Florida Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Trade & Commerce Institute (USTCI). Each year the USTCI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are... Read more
13-May-2014Source: Las Vegas R-J
Maverick Helicopters has won the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association’s best tour company award for the fifth straight year. See full story... Read more
6-May-2014Source: HAI
To recognize helicopter operators who go the distance for safety — day in and day out — HAI presents the HAI Operator Safety Award to its member-operators who were accident free* throughout the previous calendar year. HAI presents one engraved commemorative plaque and year-date medallion at no cost to first-time recipients who qualify. Previous recipients... Read more
22-Apr-2014Source: AHSAFA
The American Helicopter Services & Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA) congratulates Columbia Helicopters on receiving its 10th William (Bill) O’Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Diamond Award Of Excellence. Presentation of the award will be on June 26, by Ron Reeves, FAA Safety Team Program Manager for the NW Mountain Region, Portland Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). “The Diamond Award of... Read more
8-Apr-2014Source: Spectrum Aeromed
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Dean Atchison, Owner and CEO of Spectrum Aeromed, will represent North Dakota as this year’s Small Business Person of the Year. “It’s our privilege to honor these outstanding small businesses,” said Matt Varilek, SBA Region VIII Administrator. “We hope this well-deserved recognition from the Small Business Administration will call attention to... Read more
1-Apr-2014Source: AHS
AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society – today announced the 2014 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 70th Annual Grand Awards Banquet... Read more
27-Mar-2014Source: ASU
The Night Vision Awards selection committee announced today they are now accepting nominations for the 2014 Night Vision Awards Show to be held in Phoenix, AZ at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s (ALEA) annual conference. Awards will be presented to recipients on Thursday, July 17 at an awards reception from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Night Vision Awards are a... Read more
24-Mar-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Company “Rostvertol”, part of the holding “Russian Helicopters”, has become the best company in the city of Rostov-on-Don in the machinery industry by the end of 2013. Award Ceremony of the annual “Best Enterprise of Economic sector” was held in late February at the Rostov Research Institute radio. Certificate of Merit winner Mayor of Rostov-on-Don Mikhail... Read more
24-Mar-2014Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (“HS-NA”), one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul centers was presented the 2013 Rolls-Royce FIRST Network Customer Satisfaction Award during Heli-Expo 2014. Vector... Read more
24-Mar-2014Source: AgustaWestland
Royal Canadian Air Force Rescue Crew 912 continues to receive accolades for a daring rescue with an AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” helicopter. The latest awards are from the international aviation community for Captain Jonathon Groten, Captain Aaron Noble, Sergeant Bradley Hiscock, Master Warrant Officer Jeffrey Warden, and Master Corporal Mark Vokey. On February 25, 2014, the crew... Read more
19-Mar-2014Source: Life Flight Network
Life Flight Network (LFN), the nation’s largest not-for-profit air medical transport service, receives the AAMS Excellence in Community Service Award at a March 11th, 2014 ceremony in Washington, D.C. AAMS presents this award annually to recognize an exceptional emergency medical transport organization who demonstrates broad-based continuing commitment to the communities they serve. LFN is recognized... Read more
19-Mar-2014Source: Ducommun
Ducommun Incorporated today reported that it has earned Supplier Gold status from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), at its Berryville and Huntsville, Ark. facilities. Ducommun’s Joplin, Mo. plant has maintained UTC Supplier Gold status since 2010. The facilities manufacture complex custom interconnect and electronic assemblies for Sikorsky’s BLACK HAWK helicopters.... Read more
16-Mar-2014Source: Dallas Avionics
Dallas Avionics announced today the company received a special recognition award from Wysong Enterprises, (Wysong) for their support and dedication to helping Wysong achieve 25 years in business. “We have had a long lasting relationship with Dallas Avionics,” said Wysong Enterprises Vice President Rodney Wysong. “We did not achieve 25 years of business in the... Read more
10-Mar-2014Source: Daily Breeze
Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Co. in Torrance, has been selected for induction into the California Aviation Hall of Fame. See full story Photo from Aviation Legends dinner, February 2011... Read more
9-Mar-2014Source: HeliMX
Helicopter Maintenance magazine, the number one publication for helicopter maintenance professionals, announces that Derek Weeden has been selected as its 2013 Helicopter Mechanic of the Year Awardrecipient. Weeden is a helicopter mechanic for DynCorp International, working at the company’s McClellan, CA facility. He has 30 years experience working on helicopters. After serving for six years in the... Read more
28-Feb-2014Source: Keystone Turbine Services
Keystone Turbine Services (“KTS” – an M International Company), a certificated FAA & EASA Part 145 Repair Station and member of the Rolls-Royce M250 FIRST Network,is pleased to announce they’ve earned the prestigious Rolls-Royce Family Teamwork Award for 2013. “This award is presented annually to a member of the M250 FIRST Network who provides expertise... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Whirly-Girls
Michelle Hovey was awarded the Robinson Helicopter Maintenance Course Scholarship at the Whirly-Girls Banquet at the 2014 HELI-EXPO which was held in Anaheim, CA. This year’s Robinson Helicopter Maintenance Course Scholarship recipient grew up in aviation and always wanted to fly. Even as an adult, she often found herself running outside to see the magnificent... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Whirly-Girls
Madeline Von Bokel was awarded the Robinson Helicopter R22/R44 Safety Course Scholarship at the Whirly-Girls Banquet at the 2014 HELI-EXPO which was held in Anaheim, CA. This year’s Robinson Helicopter R22/R44 Safety Course Scholarship recipient began flying in August of 2011 and have earned her Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and CFII at MySky Academy in... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Cadorath Aerospace
Cadorath Aerospace is proud to announce that they have been awarded the 2014 M250 FIRST Network award for investment. Cadorath Aerospace was recognized for its investment into exchange pool assets to support the M250 FIRST Network. The company maintains an extensive inventory of refurbished helicopter parts in their Winnipeg and Lafayette facilities. Customers can quickly... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: StandardAero
StandardAero received Rolls-Royce FIRST Network Customer Satisfaction Award at the HAI Heli-Expo show in Anaheim, Calif. The 2014 award represented the fifth consecutive year that the company has been recognized by Rolls-Royce for outstanding customer satisfaction providing M250 engine MRO services and support for helicopter operators. The 2014 award recognized StandardAero for its efforts to... Read more
24-Feb-2014Source: Twirly Birds
Social helicopter pilot group, Twirly Birds has announced the 2014 Les Morris Award Recipient as Mr. Roy Simmons. Mr. Simmons’ contributions to the helicopter business began over fifty years ago as a U.S. Marine Corp aviator and later extended to a prestigious career with Columbia Helicopters that lasted 33 years after retiring as president of... Read more
23-Feb-2014Source: ALEA
Please join the Public Safety Aviation Accreditation Commission (PSAAC) and the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) at HAI HELI-EXPO 2014 for a special Accreditation Awards ceremony and media event honoring the latest law enforcement agency to successfully complete the Airborne Law Enforcement Accreditation Process. The Presidents of both PSAAC and ALEA will present an Accreditation... Read more
20-Feb-2014Source: AHS
If you know someone who deserves recognition, nominate them today to join the coterie of luminaries who have helped to build the incredible legacy of vertical flight. Whether it is for a single outstanding contribution or achievement, a major technical innovation, an act of courage or heroism, or long and valued service that has pushed the frontiers... Read more
16-Feb-2014Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (“HS-NA”),one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services has been chosen as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2014. BC’s Top Employers... Read more
11-Feb-2014Source: CMH Heli-Skiing
CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures, the leading operator of Heli-Skiing in the world and pioneer of Heli-Hiking and mountaineering in western Canada, was honored with the prestigious Responsible Travel & Tourism Forum Leadership Award at a special ceremony in Toronto last week. CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures was recognized for its nearly half century of... Read more
9-Feb-2014Source: US Army
As a flight crew flew a routine mission overseas, a loud bang was heard and the Black Hawk flown by one of Fort Rucker’s own began to shake violently as it started to drop out of the sky, but an extraordinary Aviator’s actions saved the lives of himself and three others, earning him an award... Read more
3-Feb-2014Source: AJPAE
Bruno Guimbal, founder and CEO of Hélicoptères Guimbal and designer of the Cabri G2 two-seat helicopter, has won the Prix Icare 2014 (Icarus Award). The French association of aerospace journalists (Association des journalistes professionnels de l’aéronautique et de l’espace, AJPAE) on January 31 chose Guimbal in a vote during the association’s annual general meeting. Attributed... Read more
28-Jan-2014Source: Women in Aviation
Women in Aviation, International has selected the 2014 inductees into its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at WAI’s 25th Annual International Conference which will be held on March 6-8, 2014, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL (near Orlando). The ceremony will take place at the closing... Read more
22-Jan-2014Source: US Marine Corps
Eleven corporals with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 (HMLAT-303) symbolically received the noncommissioned officer blood stripe during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 17. Understanding the commitment behind the rank only begins the transformation from follower to leader. Noncommissioned officers form the backbone of leadership in the Marine... Read more
12-Jan-2014Source: HAI
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Salute to Excellence Awards, which recognize those who, through either a single act or a lifetime of service and dedication, have exemplified the best the helicopter industry has to offer during the previous year. As helicopters serve the needs of society... Read more
16-Dec-2013Source: NATA
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2014 Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Award Program are now available. This award program is designed to recognize companies that employ aviation maintenance technicians (AMT) and encourages and supports AMT training. The award is based on the percentage of AMTs employed by... Read more
13-Dec-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, has been named Company of the Year 2013 among aviation manufacturers, one of the most prestigious Russian business awards. Russian Helicopters was cited as a successful company that has made a noticeable contribution to strengthening... Read more
11-Dec-2013Source: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Apache Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) team was honored with a 2013 Secretary of Defense Performance Based Logistics (PBL) Award recognizing outstanding achievements in providing soldiers with exceptional operational support. The team received the subsystem level PBL award, which is one of three presented annually to... Read more
26-Nov-2013Source: EagleMed
EagleMed’s Director of Safety Lance Hofmann has received the Chairman’s Award from the Association of Air Medical Services, Alexandria, Va. Hofmann earned the honor for his actions, commitment to safety and leadership at the organization’s Safety Management Training Academy and for his service as the association’s Safety Committee vice chair, according to past chair Gerald... Read more
26-Nov-2013Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky issues the following press release almost two weeks after HeliHub.com reported the story from other sources…. Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has given a 15-year-old Tennessee teenager its 2013 Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award and a $1,000 scholarship check for imagining an electrically driven helicopter designed specifically to serve humankind by mid-century. Vance Hudson,... Read more
12-Nov-2013Source: Collierville High School
Sophomore Vance Hudson of Collierville High School has been named Grand Champion in the national Sikorsky Helicopter 2050 Challenge. The competition challenges students to design an innovative helicopter for the year 2050 that can address a global issue. The annual competition is open to all students in America who are age 9-16, but only four... Read more
11-Nov-2013Source: Eurocopter Canada
The 2013 winner of Eurocopter Canada’s Innovation in Safety Award is Mr. Paul Spring, President of Phoenix Heli-Flight, following a review of nominees by a helicopter industry committee. Active in the industry for over 37 years, Spring is an early adopter of innovative safety management systems in Canada helicopter operations and a strong advocate for... Read more
8-Nov-2013Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the success of its nomination for the British Business Awards in Japan. At a ceremony hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) and held in Tokyo on the evening of 1st November, AgustaWestland was presented with the award in the UK-Japan Partnership category of... Read more
8-Nov-2013Source: HAI
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) will honor Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro as a 2013 Distinguished Statesman of Aviation — one of five so named. The NAA established the award — which will be presented on Tuesday, November 12 — in 1954 to “honor outstanding Americans who, by their efforts over a period of years,... Read more
5-Nov-2013Source: Guidance Aviation
Mr. Jason Kidd, Director of Maintenance, Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was awarded the FAA’s Maintenance Technician of the Year, 2014, for the State of Arizona. As a State winner, Kidd moves on to the national FAA awards which take place every year during EAA Airventure Oshkosh. Kidd, a U.S. Military... Read more
4-Nov-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, part of Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, is the winner of the Aviation Builder of the Year award for achievements in developing aircraft and components. The board of experts which judged the competition, initiated by the Union of Aviation Industrialists, a Russian non-commercial partnership, highly... Read more
31-Oct-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
On 29 October, at a ceremony held in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, awarded the Order of Honour to Vadim Ligay, general director of Kazan Helicopters. This was by a decree of July 2013. “I am grateful to the President and the Government of Russia for their... Read more
29-Oct-2013Source: London’s Air Ambulance
London’s Air Ambulance, the charity that delivers an advanced trauma team to critically injured people in London, is the proud winner of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to London’ award in the London Lifestyle Awards 2013. This recognition comes shortly after the service reached a milestone in treating 30,000 patients. Due to celebrate its 25th anniversary in January... Read more
24-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
One year ago, MedFlight of Ohio was awarded the 2012 American EurocopterVision Zero Aviation Safety Award, a $10,000 prize given to assist the winning air medical transport program with developing safety initiatives. MedFlight has put its prize to good use expanding its library of Safety Stories, a collection of online videos designed to serve as discussion points for air... Read more
23-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Boston MedFlight has been awarded the 2013 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award, after being chosen from a record-tying list of 25 nominees. Boston MedFlight Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Wedel was presented the award and $10,000 check by Jennifer Hardcastle, American Eurocopter Sales Manager, Air Medical Specialist, during the AMTC Annual Community... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
It was a night to recognize the “best of the best” in air medical safety Monday at the Air Medical Transport Conference Annual Community Awards, part of the annual AMTC event held this year in Virginia Beach, Va. More than a dozen awards were presented, including the Jim Charlson Aviation Safety Award and Program of the Year,... Read more
15-Oct-2013Source: Geisinger Life Flight
On a crisp fall evening on a dark country road, two cars met head on, shattering the still silence and severely injuring the occupants of both vehicles. A passing motorist saw the pile of twisted metal and called 911. When paramedics reached the remote rural road, they knew if lives were to be saved their... Read more
14-Oct-2013Source: HAI
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2014 series isFriday, October 18, 2013. Don’t miss your chance to acknowledge industry excellence; go to rotor.org/salute and nominate an exceptional individual or organization in the helicopter industry today! There are acknowledged experts and unsung heroes within every facet of the international helicopter community. Through their pursuit of excellence, these... Read more
10-Oct-2013Source: Penn State
Two Penn State aerospace engineers recently won a best paper award at a rotorcraft conference. Jianhua Zhang, a research associate in aerospace engineering, and Edward Smith, professor of aerospace engineering and director of Penn State’s Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE), received the best paper award during the second annual Asian/Australian Rotorcraft Forum and... Read more
4-Oct-2013Source: RAF
A Royal Air Force Chinook pilot who skilfully guided his helicopter through dense fog to try and save an Afghan soldier’s life has been awarded a Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in the Air. Chinook Pilot Flt Lt Christopher Gent31-year-old Flight Lieutenant Chris Gent, of 27 Squadron at RAF Odiham, Hampshire, was among 23 RAF personnel... Read more
2-Oct-2013Source: GAPAN
The Sir Barnes Wallis Medal (Awarded in recognition of an exceptional and innovative contribution to aviation) – Nicholas Lappos During 40 years of work in the US aerospace industry Nicholas (Nick) Lappos has made an immense contribution, as a test pilot and as an engineer, to the development and application of advanced technologies for aircraft,... Read more
2-Oct-2013Source: GAPAN
The Master’s Commendation (Awarded at the discretion of the Master for commendable achievement in any sector of aviation.) – The British Helicopter Team The British Helicopter Team returned from the 2012 FAI World Helicopter Championships in Moscow, with the team Silver Medal. This was the best ever placing by a British Team at that level... Read more
2-Oct-2013Source: GAPAN
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators Award for Aviation Journalism (Awarded to an individual journalist, publication or organisation for an outstanding contribution to the promotion or public awareness of aviation in general or of any important aspect of aviation activity) – Pat Malone Pat Malone is an aviation journalist who writes with a... Read more
2-Oct-2013Source: GAPAN
The Grand Master’s Australian Medal (Awarded to an individual, a group or organisation involved in any branch of aviation in the Australian Region or to Australian nationals abroad, who or which has made a meritorious contribution to any aviation activity, either by displaying technical excellence or by the development of a procedure or operational technique... Read more
