20-Aug-2014Source: The Recorder
Opening of Huey helicopter museum – Photos – See Full Story... Read more
20-Aug-2014
Bad weather had prevented the helicopter from from touching down at the base where they had planned to land. The accident happened during the diversion. One of the occupants was Major General Israel Rudy Ruiz Ortiz, Chief of Staff of National Defense of Guatemala... Read more
19-Aug-2014Source: Courier Mail
Iroquois aircraft are largely associated with the Vietnam War, but this helicopter was used in Egypt in the late 1970s for United Nations peacekeeping forces following the Arab-Israeli War until 1979, then used largely for the Australian Defence Force Helicopter School. See Full Story... Read more
15-Aug-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Earlier this week, the Boeing/Sikorsky team put out a statement detailing their acceptance by US Army on the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) project, the precursor to the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme. In the absence of any press statement from Bell, they have provided the following quotes from Keith Flail, program director for the Bell V-280... Read more
15-Aug-2014Source: T|rakka
Trakka Corp Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the New York Police Department (NYPD), together with Helinet Technologies, has selected the A800 Trakkabeam Tactical Helicopter Searchlight for the department’s four recently-purchased Bell 429 patrol helicopters. The Trakka A800 searchlight’s advanced optics technology provides superior performance and flexibility complimenting the custom airborne mission suite supplied by... Read more
14-Aug-2014Source: Babcock
Babcock announces that INAER Spain (INAER), part of Avincis, has been awarded a further four-year £5 million contract to provide helicopter transport for search and rescue operations and other civil defence missions by the local government of Cantabria, Spain. INAER will operate a 24 hour service from Santander Airport using Bell 412 helicopter. The helicopters... Read more
14-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, (NYSE: TXT), announced it has received number one in the Aviation International News (AIN) Product Support Survey for the ninth consecutive year. The survey, conducted in both the fixed wing and rotorcraft segments, measures multiple categories of customer satisfaction, including company-owned and authorized service center performance, parts availability and... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Hawker Pacific
Hawker Pacific, the leading aircraft sales and product support company in Asia, Pacific and the Middle East has today announced a demonstration tour of a Bell 429EMS helicopter in EMS configuration across New Zealand and Australia – a first for the region. Arriving this week, the aero-medical configured helicopter will visit New Zealand in August... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced it held a regional Safety Symposium for rotorcraft pilots and technicians from across Brazil on Monday, August 11 at the Sao Paulo World Trade Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Introduced in 2013, the safety symposium educates pilots and maintainers on key safety practices and applications to... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will soon deliver its 200th Bell 429 to Miramar Empreendimentos Imobiliários, a hi-rise residential construction and real estate company serving the coastal area of Sao Paulo for more than 30 years. The aircraft will be used for corporate transportation and charter around Miramar’s projects and key areas... Read more
13-Aug-2014
Helicopter came down with significant vertical force, causing the skids to splay out, the cabin to touch the ground and the boom to detach at the root. That said, the main and tail rotor blades were not damaged. 4 of 6 POB injured... Read more
12-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of a Bell 429 configured for Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) to the non-profit helicopter emergency medical service, HALO-Flight, Inc. “We chose the Bell 429 for its modern design, cost effectiveness throughout its lifecycle and its single pilot IFR capability, which gives us peace... Read more
12-Aug-2014Source: MAG
Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) will display its “MAGnificent” luxury interior for the Bell 429 at the 11th Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event marks the debut of the VVIP interior in Latin America. The Bell 429 interior mock-up will include many functional amenities. The center console... Read more
12-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has announced it will feature the Bell 407GX and the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X at the 11th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil August 12-14. Bell Helicopter will also be joined by TAM Aviação Executiva, its independent representative in... Read more
12-Aug-2014
Helicopter clipped powerlines and crashed killing pilot Paul Reynolds during a low level transit between fields he was working on.... Read more
12-Aug-2014
Crashed west of Whitecourt, AB after experiencing tail rotor problems. Four occupants suffered minor injuries, two were taken to hospital. The aircraft had significant damage. Helicopter was contracted to Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and carrying out a pine beetle survey CADORS 2014C3111... Read more
10-Aug-2014
Crashed on the edge of a sugar cane field killing pilot Kenneth E. Squires, age 60. Five years ago age 55 the pilot was quoting himself as having flown 19,000 hours... Read more
7-Aug-2014Source: US DoD
Cliffdale Mfg. Inc.,* Chatsworth, California, was awarded a $8,520,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of the actuator, elect (OH-58D), with a minimum of 100 to be completed, up to a maximum of 1,080; this is to include 180 for foreign military sales. This is a critical safety item. Funding and work location will be... Read more
1-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has announced signed purchase agreements with two private customers for the first two Bell 429s to be delivered in Poland. The deal became official during a formal signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA). The agreement was signed on behalf of Bell Helicopter by JB Investments... Read more
1-Aug-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), showcased the versatility and superior performance of the Bell 429 WLG, the aircraft’s wheeled landing gear variant, with nearly 60 demonstration flights between March 2014 to July 2014 in Latin America. “We received great feedback from our customers about the retractable landing gear for ground taxi operations,”... Read more
1-Aug-2014Source: Bell
The Aero Club of Washington hosted John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter, at a luncheon on July 29 in Washington, DC. HAI was there to hear Garrison deliver to a captivated audience his thoughts on “Igniting Innovation in the Rotorcraft Industry.” John Garrison is emphatic: “OEMs need to present ONE voice! Despite our... Read more
31-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the first Bell 429 helicopter to the New York Police Department (NYPD.) The aircraft will be one of four new Bell 429s that will be used for airborne law enforcement patrol on behalf of the citizens of New York City and surrounding... Read more
30-Jul-2014Source: HeliHub.com
With increasing interest in Bell’s not-yet-flown Bell 505 JetRanger X, HeliHub.com has proactively set up a fan page on Facebook for the new helicopter type. This will provide the opportunity to bring together people interested in the helicopter type and the news and information they are able to share. This may be photos from events... Read more
30-Jul-2014Source: HeliHub.com
With increasing interest in Bell’s not-yet-flown Bell 525 Relentless, HeliHub.com has proactively set up a fan page on Facebook for the new helicopter type. This will provide the opportunity to bring together people interested in the helicopter type and the news and information they are able to share. This may be photos from events where... Read more
30-Jul-2014Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for aviation sustainment support, on-the-job maintenance training and maintenance advice and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $500 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale... Read more
30-Jul-2014Source: CTS
CTS expands its catalog of aircraft training with the Bell 407GX, providing interactive tutorials on the 407GX operating systems, including the powerplant and major systems (hydraulic, electrical, fuel, and caution/warning system). It also contains lessons on the 407GX systems and procedures and a comprehensive exam. The course comes equipped with built-in recordkeeping to track progress... Read more
30-Jul-2014
Take off accident at David Wayne Hooks Airport... Read more
27-Jul-2014
In visibility of 1 mile in smoke, the helicopter overflew a lake with a glassy surface. The pilot lost visual reference and the helicopter collided with the water surface, pitched inverted, and sank. The pilot and both passengers egressed from the helicopter with only minor injuries. CADORS 2014C2858... Read more
26-Jul-2014
Emergency field landing, during which main rotors chopped tail boom – Pilot listed in press as Al Curnan... Read more
23-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the first two of six Bell 407GX helicopters to the Pennsylvania State Police. They will be used for airborne law enforcement patrol and will serve citizens throughout the Commonwealth. “We operate six aviation patrol units across the state and provide aerial support... Read more
23-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a signed purchase agreement for the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Middle East. The aircraft will be equipped with a fully customized EMS interior and state-of-the-art avionics. The aircraft will be delivered in 2015 and will support... Read more
23-Jul-2014
Crashed from low level killing the sole occupant pilot, while flying agricultural ops drying orchards... Read more
22-Jul-2014Source: DART
DART is proud to bring you these new products for Bell 206/407 models. Made from stainless steel for improved durability, our new Replacement Engine Mounts were designed to last in harsh, corrosive environments such as offshore operations. DART mounts are priced lower than the OEM and reduce maintenance costs. Our mounts are direct replacements for... Read more
21-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has announced a signed purchase agreement with Georgia State Patrol for a Bell 429 at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) exposition today, in Phoenix, Ariz. The signing ceremony took place in front of the aircraft on display at the Bell Helicopter booth #209. “We are excited... Read more
21-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced that, pending successful final negotiations, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department intends to award a contract for a Bell 407GX. The aircraft will be used for parapublic missions, including: search and rescue, fire suppression, and law enforcement air support to public safety agencies throughout San Diego... Read more
18-Jul-2014Source: TSB Canada
In the release of its investigation report (A13C0073) today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada cited the loss of situational awareness and loss of control as the likely causes of a fatal helicopter crash at Gull Lake, Manitoba, in July of 2013. At 4 pm Central Daylight Time, on 1 July 2013, the Bell 206B helicopter, operated... Read more
18-Jul-2014Source: ExecuJet
ExecuJet Africa is expanding its helicopter charter fleet with the addition of a Bell 230 helicopter in partnership with Archer Aviation, leaders in off-shore helicopter operations. The Bell 230 helicopter is fully IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)-certified and is based at ExecuJet’s facility at Lanseria International Airport. ExecuJet Africa’s helicopter fleet also includes a Bell 407,... Read more
18-Jul-2014Source: Héroux-Devtek
Héroux-Devtek Inc. (TSX: HRX), (“Héroux-Devtek” or the “Corporation”), a leading Canadian manufacturer of aerospace products, today announced that it has renewed an important multi-year contract with Bell Helicopter for the manufacturing of components and assemblies for several helicopter programs. Under the terms of the agreement, Héroux-Devtek will manufacture the main rotor hub and the tail... Read more
18-Jul-2014
Agricultural ops – crashed in field after hitting powerline... Read more
17-Jul-2014Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense has delivered its 700th Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) for the Bell Helicopter 407. Wysong Enterprises took delivery of the advanced filtration system, and will install it in the popular, single-engine helicopter for one of its customers. “We thank Wysong for sharing this milestone with us,” said Business Development Director Robert Stenberg... Read more
16-Jul-2014Source: TRU Simulation and Training
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW – Bell Helicopter and TRU Simulation + Training (TRU), both Textron Inc. companies, (NYSE: TXT), announced an agreement for TRU to complete the design, development, manufacturing, installation, testing and certification of the Bell 525 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The FFS will be certified to FAA Level D, as well... Read more
16-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has announced a new autopilot kit designed specifically to integrate with the Garmin G1000H avionics suite in the Bell 407GX. The option is currently available as a kit for the Bell 407GX in the U.S. and Canadian markets directly through Bell Helicopter and has been certified by... Read more
15-Jul-2014Source: Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences announced from the Farnborough Air Show that they have been selected by Bell Helicopter to manufacture composite airframe structures as part of the Bell 525 Relentless™ helicopter program. The composite fairings of the Bell 525’s main engine cowling section will be manufactured and assembled at Aurora’s Bridgeport, West Virginia facility. Aurora will... Read more
15-Jul-2014Source: Textron
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced its facility in Prague, Czech Republic, will become the company’s regional customization, delivery and aftermarket service center to address growing European customer demand. In addition to upgrades to the facility, the company laid out its plans for future investments in Europe including expanded customization capabilities and... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: HeliHub.com
The Post-Standard news outlet, based in the city of Syracuse in New York State, is reporting that the State Police will consolidate their aviation operations as early as this Wednesday. Units in Syracuse and Batavia will be moved to Rochester, leaving the other two bases at Albany and Saranac Lake untouched – coincidentally the only... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a signed purchase agreement with INAER France an Avincis Group operator for a Bell 429 in Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) configuration. The aircraft, the first Bell 429 sold in France, will be equipped with a fully customized EMS interior and state-of-the-art avionics. INAER will... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company (NYSE: TXT) announced a signed purchase agreement with the Swedish National Police for seven Bell 429 helicopters. The aircraft will be used for police operations including, surveillance, reconnaissance, maintaining public order, aerial photography, aid in rescue missions and police transportation. The Swedish National Police were the first and only helicopter... Read more
14-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), is showcasing its modernized commercial product line at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in the United Kingdom from July 14-20. There will be four Bell Helicopter aircraft on display, including the international debut of the Bell 525 Relentless™ mockup configured for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions, the... Read more
12-Jul-2014
Ditched in shallow water. 3 POB got out OK, one named by local press as Tatyana Kutsenko... Read more
11-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), showcased the full capabilities of the Bell Huey II and the Bell 407GT during a series of demo flights in Jordan and Saudi Arabia in May and June 2014. The Bell 407GT light attack helicopter also completed a successful live fire demonstration in Amman to prove its... Read more
9-Jul-2014Source: Bloomberg
The Pentagon paid Bell $8,123.50 each for gears that should have cost $445.06, according to a report by the Defense Department’s inspector general. See full report... Read more
3-Jul-2014Source: Textron
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced it has signed a purchase agreement with Henan Yongxiang General Aviation LTD for two new Bell 407GXs. The aircraft will be used to support multiple mission needs including, flight training, emergency rescue, VIP transport, parapublic resources, aerial survey and photography, agriculture spray as well as other... Read more
3-Jul-2014Source: NeSCC
Northeast State Community College (NeSCC) and Bell Helicopter Piney Flats have announced an educational collaboration to develop the next generation of aircraft technicians and aviation professionals. Bell Helicopter Piney Flats training instructors will act in an advisory capacity to NeSCC regarding aviation- related course content. In addition, members of the Bell Helicopter Piney Flats team... Read more
3-Jul-2014
Rigging for lifting work caught on skid on take-off and helicopter fell to the ground hard. Pilot reported here as 31-year-old Warren Larson... Read more
2-Jul-2014Source: Star Telegram
The four-story facility, at the corner of Texas 10 and Bell Spur, is filled with conference rooms, meeting spaces and natural light, and is designed to help workers be more productive See full story... Read more
2-Jul-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the opening of a new branch in Milan, Italy. Effective immediately, Roberto Farnese will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager (RSM) in of the new office, responsible for overseeing marketing and sales activities within Southern Europe. “We are pleased to welcome the newest member... Read more
1-Jul-2014Source: Wiltshire Air Ambulance
An Internationally recognised Aviation experts has recently joined Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA) to oversee the charity’s transition from its current collaborative partnership with Wiltshire Police to a completely separate and independent Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) provider at the end of this year. Giorgio Bendoni joined WAA in May as Bell 429 Program Co-ordinator to... Read more
30-Jun-2014Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that Robert Standley has been promoted to an Assistant Manager at the company’s Learning Center in Dallas, Texas. He will oversee the Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream and Pratt & Whitney Canada maintenance training programs offered at the Center. “We are pleased that Bob has joined the Dallas Learning Center team. Our Customers will... Read more
26-Jun-2014Source: Mecaer
Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) is teaming up with Bell Helicopter to display the newest state-of-the-art luxury cabin interior for the Bell 429 aircraft at the 7th Annual Yachting Gala in Monte Carlo from June 28th to June 29th. [This interior was the one introduced at Heli-Expo. Ed] Customers can customize the cabin interior to a variety of seating configurations,... Read more
25-Jun-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company (NYSE: TXT) announced the delivery of three Bell 407GX aircraft to two Chinese customers from their Commercial Aircraft Assembly Center located in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. Chongqing General Aviation Co., Ltd. took delivery of two Bell 407GX aircraft to be used in China for parapublic missions, including firefighting and search and... Read more
25-Jun-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced it is now a distributor for NORTH Flight Data Systems’ (NORTH FDS) voice, video and flight data recorders, through Bell Helicopter’s Aeronautical Accessories™ brand. The flight data recording system allows Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operators to meet the omnibus helicopter safety rule recently issued by... Read more
25-Jun-2014Source: Bell
No light aircraft combines proven capabilities with the award-winning superior support and service ofBell Helicopter like the Bell 407, which is why there are more than 1,200 of them flying worldwide. The newly upgraded, pilot-friendly Bell 407GX is the first helicopter to feature the industry-leading Garmin G1000H flight deck, which offers greater situational awareness and safety.... Read more
24-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
UK representatives for Bell Helicopter have announced (via the Sales Director’s pseudonym LongBox on the popular PPRuNe forum) that they are taking the Bell 505 mockup to Goodwood Festival of Speed. This event is a cross between a public motor show where manufacturers show off their model range to an out-and-out demonstration of race cars,... Read more
23-Jun-2014Source: Daily Light
Emergency responders around the area are making adjustments to their operation plans after the Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter base closed its doors at Ennis Municipal Airport on June 13. See full story... Read more
20-Jun-2014Source: US DoD
Kollsman Inc., Merrimack, New Hampshire, is being awarded a $56,887,669 firm-fixed-price five year requirements contract for the repair of four weapons repairable assemblies on the night targeting system upgrade to support the AH-1W helicopter. Work will be performed in Merrimack, New Hampshire, and work is expected to be completed by July 2019. No funds will... Read more
20-Jun-2014
While conducting sling load operations, the load at the end of the long line became tangled. The pilot attempted to land the helicopter, however when at about 10 ft above ground level, the line pulled tight. The pilot was unable to release the line, and the helicopter collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The... Read more
19-Jun-2014Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc. is proud to announce they have been granted another EASA NVG STC. This time the EASA STC is on a Bell 412EP, EASA STC number 10049194. This is the first of two 412EP’s Aero Dynamix will modify for the Faroe Islands operator, Atlantic Airways, which will use the modified aircraft for search... Read more
19-Jun-2014Source: Applied Video Imaging
Applied Video Imaging, a provider of rugged video products for airborne, ground, and marine surveillance missions, delivered its new rugged D1000 series display and its new Q0101 rugged Quad Video Processor for the Virginia State Police Bell 407 upgrade. The rugged HD display will be cockpit-mounted in portrait mode allowing single, dual, or tri image... Read more
18-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
The following OH-58s are currently on the GSA Auction site for sale as “scrap metal”. The photos show two of them as mostly complete fuselages with skids, wire strike system and all windows etc. The third is the shell of the cabin. All three are for disposal ex Raleigh, North Carolina and have been with... Read more
18-Jun-2014Source: CPI Aero
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE MKT:CVU) today announced that during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Terry Stinson was elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stinson will serve a three-year term. Mr. Stinson brings over 45 years of executive leadership in the aerospace and defense industry. Since 2007, Terry was a senior executive with... Read more
17-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Bell have recently delivered a new Bell 429 from their facility in Czech Republic to Air Transport Europe, one of the main operators in Slovakia. The helicopter – serial 57143 – was test flown in Prague as OK-BHY (as seen in photos here) and was delivered as OM-ATR. This is the second Bell 429 operating... Read more
17-Jun-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will display the first Slovakian Bell 429 Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) aircraft, owned by Air Transport Europe, at the European Helicopter Show (EHS) this year. In addition, Bell Helicopter will also display the first Bell 407GX in VIP configuration delivered to King’s Casino, a customer based... Read more
17-Jun-2014
Crashed in mountainous area at 2000m agl, landing very heavily and killing one of the 3 on board. Taking part in the exercise “Schutz 2014” NOTE – this is wrongly quoted elsewhere as 3C-OD but has been confirmed to HeliHub.com by Austrian military authorities that the subject helicopter was 3C-OG... Read more
17-Jun-2014
Substantially damaged during autorotation landing... Read more
16-Jun-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced th Bell 429 is successfully completing key Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) missions for new Russian customers. Heli-Drive, one of Bell Helicopter’s independent representatives in the region has customized a Bell 429 and constructed the first six of 16 total helipads at regional hospitals to support... Read more
