Civil News

Rega launches new dispatch system

Rega launches new dispatch system

4-Dec-2012Source: Rega

On Monday, 3 December 2012, Swiss Air-Rescue Rega put its new dispatch system into operation. The changeover to the new infrastructure went off without a hitch. The introduction of this new system represents a key milestone within the major project, REMICO (Rega Mission Control), which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2014.... Read more

Textron Systems and Bell launch Integration and Collaboration Laboratories

Textron Systems and Bell launch Integration and Collaboration Laboratories

4-Dec-2012Source: Textron

Textron Systems and Bell Helicopter, Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) companies, announced today the opening of the Textron Systems Integration and Collaboration Lab and Bell Helicopter/AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manned/Unmanned Operations (MUMO) Capability Development Lab. Based at Textron Systems’ Huntsville, Ala., location, these labs combine live data feeds, high-fidelity simulated environments and field equipment to enable rapid... Read more

ExecuJet Africa Adds Helicopters to Charter Fleet

ExecuJet Africa Adds Helicopters to Charter Fleet

4-Dec-2012Source: ExecuJet Africa

ExecuJet Africa has teamed up with Acher Aviation, leaders in off-shore helicopter operations, to offer a range of services including helicopter management and charter, as well as specialised support to the oil, gas, mining and resource exploration sectors. ExecuJet’s fleet now includes three helicopters from Acher Aviation, including a Bell 407, an Agusta 109 Power... Read more

Register Update – Switzerland – November 2012

Register Update – Switzerland – November 2012

4-Dec-2012Source: HeliHub.com

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 or monthly, although some... Read more

Register Update – Ireland – November 2012

Register Update – Ireland – November 2012

4-Dec-2012Source: HeliHub.com

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 or monthly, although some... Read more

Registration opens for CHC Safety and Quality Summit 2013

Registration opens for CHC Safety and Quality Summit 2013

4-Dec-2012Source: CHC

Early bird registration is now open for the 2013 CHC Safety and Quality Summit, the world’s premier aviation safety conference. The CHC Safety and Quality Summit is an internationally recognized aviation-safety conference dedicated to improving safety through excellence in human factors.  This year the summit will revolve around  the theme, “Building an Accident Free Legacy:  Predictive Safety to Avoid... Read more

Robinson doubles R66 production rate

Robinson doubles R66 production rate

4-Dec-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson Helicopter Co have confirmed to HeliHub.com that they have doubled the R66 production rate from three a week at the start of 2012 to six a week at the back end of the year.  The company target is that the lead time for delivery should never be more than six months, and they had... Read more

EADS responds to recent share reshuffling reports

EADS responds to recent share reshuffling reports

4-Dec-2012Source: EADS

Further to recent press reports and speculation, EADS NV confirms that key shareholders are discussing potential changes in the company shareholding structure and corporate governance. The company is participating actively in such discussions, as appropriate, with the support of its Board of Directors, with the objective to preserve and enhance, where appropriate, the interests of... Read more

STAT MedEvac’s Don Holsten recognized

STAT MedEvac’s Don Holsten recognized

4-Dec-2012Source: STAT MedEvac

The 2012 Pennsylvania State EMS Awards were held on Monday, November 19 at the Radisson Harrisburg Hotel and Conference Center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. These annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding community service as part of Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system. The awards ceremony is presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau... Read more

Air Methods shareholders approve 3-for-1 stock split

Air Methods shareholders approve 3-for-1 stock split

4-Dec-2012Source: Air Methods

The stockholders of Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today approved a three-for-one stock split, an increase from 23.5 million to 70.5 million in the number of authorized shares of the Company’s Common Stock and an increase from 5 million to 15 million in the number of authorized shares of... Read more

AAR awarded $143M more work in Afghanistan

AAR awarded $143M more work in Afghanistan

4-Dec-2012Source: US DoD

AAR Airlift Group Inc., Palm Bay, Fla., is being awarded a $143,668,332 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Dec. 1, 2012, to be completed by Nov. 30,... Read more

Canadian Helicopters awarded $37M more work in Afghanistan

Canadian Helicopters awarded $37M more work in Afghanistan

4-Dec-2012Source: US DoD

HNZ Group Inc. (TSX: HNZ.A, HNZ.B) (“HNZ Group”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announced today that the United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”) has exercised its renewal option, subject to funding, to extend until November 30, 2013 the contract for work in Afghanistan previously announced on December 22, 2008 involving the... Read more

MEBA to host Middle East/North Africa helicopter safety conference

MEBA to host Middle East/North Africa helicopter safety conference

4-Dec-2012Source: MEBA

The Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) event is providing an important platform for the Middle East/North Africa Helicopter Safety Team (MENA HST –www.gfsc.aero ) to converge for their quarterly safety conference – complimenting the new Helicopters@MEBA feature. MEBA takes place in 2 weeks – 11 to 13 December 2012 at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai... Read more

South Wales Helimed reaches 8,000th Mission

South Wales Helimed reaches 8,000th Mission

4-Dec-2012Source: Wales Air Ambulance

Wales Air Ambulance’s Swansea based air ambulance attended its 8,000th mission on the 28th November  2012. The service has now been in operation for 11 years from Fairwood Airport, Swansea, starting as a 5 day service which was launched on St David’s Day 2001. Wales Air Ambulance has since expanded to having three helicopters across Wales which... Read more

CHC to release Q2 numbers on 11th December

CHC to release Q2 numbers on 11th December

4-Dec-2012Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter expects to release its fiscal-2013 second-quarter financial results for the period ended Oct. 31 after market close on Tuesday, Dec. 11. CHC senior leaders will discuss the company’s strategy and operating performance during a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  Members of the news media, investors... Read more

Ex-Im Bank finances Brazil-bound AW139s

Ex-Im Bank finances Brazil-bound AW139s

4-Dec-2012Source: Ex-Im Bank

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) announced today it will guarantee financing to support the export of U.S.-made helicopters to Brazil. This marks the first time the Bank has financed high-tech AW139 helicopters destined to be operated by Omni Taxi Aereo (OTA) of Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Omni Helicopters International S.A. (OHI)... Read more

Mountain Ridge Helicopters gains ACCSC accreditation

Mountain Ridge Helicopters gains ACCSC accreditation

4-Dec-2012Source: Mountain Ridge Helicopters

Mountain Ridge Helicopters is now accredited through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Mountain Ridge has been training pilots for careers in the helicopter industry for the last 6 years and focuses on high altitude, mountain training. With this accreditation... Read more

AeroVironment invests in CybAero to gain US/NATO selling rights

AeroVironment invests in CybAero to gain US/NATO selling rights

4-Dec-2012Source: AeroVironment

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with Sweden-based CybAero AB (NASDAQOMXS: CBA) to develop and distribute a Tier II vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system in response to unmet requirements from multiple customers. The relationship gives AeroVironment exclusive rights to provide CybAero AB systems to United... Read more

YES Communications announces new business partnership

YES Communications announces new business partnership

4-Dec-2012Source: YES Communications

Kelley Parlier, Owner and President of Dallas, TX based YES Communications, Inc., has announced that Jim Kettles has joined the company as Vice President and part owner.  Kettles is a longtime helicopter industry professional with almost 35 years of extensive flight operations, management, and sales expertise. Kettles’ experience includes comprehensive flight time in military and... Read more

Hong Kong approves Dart’s R44 emergency floats

Hong Kong approves Dart’s R44 emergency floats

4-Dec-2012Source: DART helicopter Services

DART helicopter Services is pleased to announce Hong Kong Approval of their R44 Emergency Float Kits. FAA, EASA and Transport Canada approvals have already been granted. The Apical Emergency Float System provides a lightweight and easy to install solution for R44 Raven operators who need to fly over water, and are requesting the added increased... Read more

Kaan Air signs for one more AW169 and AW139

Kaan Air signs for one more AW169 and AW139

4-Dec-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Kaan Air has signed an additional preliminary order for one AW169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter and a contract for one AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for VIP/corporate missions. The contracts follow the one signed by the customer just two months ago for two AW169s and one... Read more

Japan approves Donaldson filters for AW109s

Japan approves Donaldson filters for AW109s

4-Dec-2012Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW109E Power and AW109SP Grand New helicopters.  Donaldson produces the only IBF available for these aircraft. With JCAB certification,... Read more

Bell delivers first 429 from Singapore Service Center

Bell delivers first 429 from Singapore Service Center

4-Dec-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the first Bell 429 from its new Singapore facility. The corporate-configured Bell 429 was delivered to PT Whitesky Aviation in Jakarta, Indonesia. With the latest delivery, PT Whitesky Aviation operates a fleet of five Bell Helicopter aircraft, including two Bell 429s and... Read more

NATA strongly urges the confirmation of Huerta as FAA Administrator

NATA strongly urges the confirmation of Huerta as FAA Administrator

4-Dec-2012Source: NATA

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) urges the U.S. Senate to confirm Michael P. Huerta as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Huerta has been the acting administrator of the FAA since he assumed this role in December 2011. “As our country prepares to undertake a massive evolution of our National Airspace System, the... Read more

Bolivia considers purchase of nine helicopters in 2014

Bolivia considers purchase of nine helicopters in 2014

30-Nov-2012Source: HeliHub.com

The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, announced in the last week that he is considering a bulk purchase of nine helicopters – one for the leader of each of Bolivia’s nine states.  His consideration is based around the fact that he now considers a helicopter as a necessary tool for the state leaders to carry... Read more

Christie takes flight with DualView concept for simulators

Christie takes flight with DualView concept for simulators

30-Nov-2012Source: Christie

Christie®, a leader in simulation projection display and visualization solutions, is poised to introduce one of the industry’s most innovative concepts, the Christie DualView simulator display at I/ITSEC 2012, December 3–6, 2012.  The innovative DualView simulator can separately compute and render the same scene from two unique points of view (POV) with excellent image quality,... Read more

Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul receive AS350B3e

Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul receive AS350B3e

30-Nov-2012Source: Helibras

[Electronic translation] The Helibras handed, on Wednesday (28), an AS350 helicopter B3e for the Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul – the first aircraft to be operated by the corporation in the State. She was delivered by Government Market Manager, Mauro Ayres, and was received in Porto Alegre, the governor Genro. The acquisition is due... Read more

St Louis Metro Air Support buys new 500E

St Louis Metro Air Support buys new 500E

30-Nov-2012

In addition to a new mobile equipment storage truck and armored vehicle, the St. Louis County Police Department has purchased a new helicopter for its Metro Air Support Division. (see full story) file photo... Read more

Heli Skiing – Easy Access – What it Means to You

Heli Skiing – Easy Access – What it Means to You

29-Nov-2012Source: Northern Escape Heli-Skiing

Many heli skiing operators out there are offering Easy Access, but what does that really mean? Some of the worlds best skiing is accessed only by helicopter in the remote regions of British Columbia, Canada. Heli ski lodges are spotted all over the province and some are easier to get to than others, so getting... Read more

AeroComputers releases ViewSync3D™ Video Overlay

AeroComputers releases ViewSync3D™ Video Overlay

29-Nov-2012Source: AeroComputers

AeroComputers Inc., a global leader in the airborne special mission systems market, has unveiled the ViewSync3D™ Video Overlay System. Designed for airborne applications in both civilian and military markets, ViewSync3D overlays street and road information directly on full motion video from EO/IR camera turrets. The display of geographic information over live video provides enhanced situational... Read more

FAA approve Dart’s EC130 Fresh Air Vent Kits

FAA approve Dart’s EC130 Fresh Air Vent Kits

29-Nov-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce FAA Approval of their Fresh Air Vent Kits for EC130 model helicopters. EASA approval is already underway and is expected to be received by end of fourth quarter. Transport Canada approval is expected first quarter of 2013. Improve your air ventilation with DART’s Fresh Air Vent Kit.  This... Read more

AAIB issues Special Report on latest EC225 ditching

AAIB issues Special Report on latest EC225 ditching

29-Nov-2012Source: AAIB

Report name: S7/2012 – EC225 LP Super Puma, G-CHCN Registration: G-CHCN Type: EC225 LP Super Puma Location: In the North Sea, approximately 32 nm southwest of Sumburgh, Shetland Islands Date of occurrence: 22 October 2012 Category: Commercial Air Transport – Rotorcraft Summary:  This Special Bulletin contains information on the progress of the investigation into identifying... Read more

HAI Firefighting and Natural Resources Committee Meeting

HAI Firefighting and Natural Resources Committee Meeting

29-Nov-2012Source: HAI

The HAI Aerial Firefighting and Natural Resources Committee held its Fall Meeting and Fire Safety Forum from Nov. 26-28 at the Grove Hotel in Boise, Idaho. The sessions were well attended, with some 75 HAI members interested in the work of the committee, particularly regarding helicopter operations under contract to the federal government for wildland firefighting support.... Read more

NZ tour operator Heliview buys MD600N

NZ tour operator Heliview buys MD600N

29-Nov-2012Source: HeliHub.com

New Zealand operator Heliview has bought an MD600N from Simm Samm Airways in India, primarily to use as a tour helicopter.  Bought in September, but only registered locally on 20th November and is expected to join the active fleet imminently. Heliview is run by husband and wife Richard and Jolanda Foale, who bring complimentary skills... Read more

Helicopter Association of Canada reports on Board elections

Helicopter Association of Canada reports on Board elections

29-Nov-2012Source: HAC

On November 5 2012 in Calgary, Jen Norie of VIH was re-elected to the HAC Board by acclamation. Only one Board position was up for re-election in Calgary. Congratulations, Jen!   There were also some changes to the Officers of the HAC Board. Teri Northcott stepped-down as the Chair of the HAC Board after two... Read more

Two Days Left for HFI Scholarship Program

Two Days Left for HFI Scholarship Program

29-Nov-2012Source: HFI

Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will stop accepting applications for the Commercial Helicopter Rating, Maintenance Technician Certificate, Michelle North Scholarships, and Bill Sanderson Scholarships at 11:59 p.m., Nov. 30, 2012.This is your last opportunity to have some of your education costs paid for. Do not miss out! If you are currently enrolled in school and working... Read more

Eccentric R44 owner has helicopter siezed

Eccentric R44 owner has helicopter siezed

29-Nov-2012Source: Phoenix New Times

The problem began on October 12, 2011, when a report about a suspicious pilot came into the Flagstaff office of the US Dept of Homeland Security Investigations. (see full story)... Read more

Sikorsky sees vibrant military helicopter market

Sikorsky sees vibrant military helicopter market

29-Nov-2012Source: Reuters

The US defense budget is under intense pressure as automatic spending cuts loom, but Sikorsky says the longer-term outlook for military helicopters remains bright given several new programs getting started in the US and strong overseas demand. (see full story)... Read more

Whistler Heli-Skiing offers savings package

Whistler Heli-Skiing offers savings package

29-Nov-2012Source: Vancouver Sun

To commemmorate the season opening, the company is offering a new Whistler Experience Package, including five nights’ lodging in a four-star hotel in Whistler Village (the fifth night is free of charge), three days skiing at Whistler Blackcomb, one day of heli-skiing, with access to four powder-filled runs, about 6,000 to 10,000 vertical feet. (see... Read more

Man says Air Methods wrongfully terminated his employment

Man says Air Methods wrongfully terminated his employment

29-Nov-2012Source: West Virginia Record

A former employee is suing Air Methods Corporation after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated because he reported safety violations. (see full story)... Read more

Change of ownership at SkyTrac Systems

Change of ownership at SkyTrac Systems

28-Nov-2012Source: SkyTrac Systems

SkyTrac Systems announces that a group composed of Malachi Nordine, SkyTrac’s current Director of Product Development, Stephen Sorocky and Roynat Equity Partners has purchased the business of SkyTrac Systems from Kathleen Wallace, the Founder of SkyTrac. Mr. Nordine, who joined SkyTrac in 2007, will succeed Ms. Wallace as the President of SkyTrac. “I am extremely... Read more

Tiger Tugs launches transporter for Bell 429

Tiger Tugs launches transporter for Bell 429

28-Nov-2012Source: Tiger Tugs

Tiger Tugs announces the introduction of their new model 8.0B helicopter transporter.  The new Tiger Tug Model 8.0B is specifically designed for the Bell 429.  Special outrigger arms reach out and down to gently lift the 429 using the ground handling wheel bolts.  With our unique wireless remote control system, you can maneuver your helicopter in tight... Read more

Bristow to present at the Dahlman Rose Ultimate Oil Services And E&P Conference

Bristow to present at the Dahlman Rose Ultimate Oil Services And E&P Conference

28-Nov-2012Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry today announced that the Company will be attending the Dahlman Rose & Co.Ultimate Oil Services and E&P Conference to be held in New York City,December 3-4, 2012. William Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Monday, December 3, at 11:55 a.m.... Read more

Bond Air Services staff raise over £5,000 for charity

Bond Air Services staff raise over £5,000 for charity

28-Nov-2012Source: Bond Air Services

Bond Air Services (Bond) is proud to have presented cheques totaling over £5,000 to three charities at the company’s base at Gloucestershire Airport earlier today. Staff at Bond have raised a total of £5,254.83 through a variety of fundraising efforts over the course of the year, exceeding the target of £3,000 the company set itself... Read more

Starspeed signs contract for an AW169, plus an option for another

Starspeed signs contract for an AW169, plus an option for another

28-Nov-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Starspeed Ltd. of the UK has signed a preliminary sale contract for one AW169 light intermediate helicopter plus an option for an additional aircraft. The helicopter will be used to perform VIP transport missions in the United Kingdom. The order marks the entrance of the all... Read more

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust donate life-saving equipment to Hungarian HEMS

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust donate life-saving equipment to Hungarian HEMS

28-Nov-2012Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) having recently upgraded to state of the art ZOLL® X Series™ Patient Monitors is delighted to donate two older generation Schiller patient monitors to Dr Peter Temesvari, Medical Director of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Hungary. Before being appointed Medical Director of Hungarian HEMS, Peter Temesvari was a HEMS Doctor... Read more

Helicopter sprays sewage on firefighters

Helicopter sprays sewage on firefighters

28-Nov-2012Source: Sydney Morning Herald

A water-bombing helicopter has mistakenly sprayed partially treated sewage onto firefighters battling a blaze on the NSW mid-north coast. (see full story)  File photo... Read more

Aeronautical Accessories refreshes online presence

Aeronautical Accessories refreshes online presence

28-Nov-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., doing business as Aeronautical Accessories,  announced today the release of its new website http://www.aero-access.com, a redesigned internet presence that provides current and prospective customers access to numerous tools and technical resources and simplified purchasing options. In addition to a refreshed “look and feel,” the new website offers an expanded search capability of... Read more

Seattle police UAV plan hits severe turbulence

Seattle police UAV plan hits severe turbulence

28-Nov-2012Source: Reuters

The two Draganflyer X6 remote-controlled miniature helicopters purchased by Seattle have so far been mostly grounded, restricted to training and demonstration flights.  Each is equipped to carry video, still and night-vision cameras. (see full story)... Read more

Child Flight landing for the last time in 23 years

Child Flight landing for the last time in 23 years

28-Nov-2012Source: Child Flight

Telstra Child Flight, founded by the community as the emergency helicopter service for critically ill children, has been helping to save young lives across NSW and the ACT for some 23 years. We have survived storms, floods, bushfires and funding shortfalls and we have dealt with critical life-or-death situations on a daily basis. Our specially... Read more

CareFlight to fly more children across New South Wales

CareFlight to fly more children across New South Wales

28-Nov-2012Source: CareFlight

National aeromedical charity CareFlight has been selected by the NSW Government to fly medical teams from the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS) from January next year. Starting on 1 January, CareFlight will provide two helicopters to fly the NETS teams and patients from all over NSW to leading metropolitan hospitals in Sydney, Newcastle... Read more

Transport Canada admits shortage of aviation safety inspectors

Transport Canada admits shortage of aviation safety inspectors

28-Nov-2012Source: Vancouver Sun

Transport Canada admitted Tuesday it is short of nearly 100 inspectors (see full story)... Read more

VVMC Bell 407 back in the air after arson attack

VVMC Bell 407 back in the air after arson attack

28-Nov-2012

A lot of the repairs were “cosmetic,” he said. Many of the plastic fittings had melted and were changed out. The wiring harness from the control panel of the cockpit was changed. Fibreglass windows were replaced. The craft’s blades were changed out as well – the work cost around $250K (see full story) The story... Read more

Bob Cox joins American Eurocopter as Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations

Bob Cox joins American Eurocopter as Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations

28-Nov-2012Source: American Eurocopter

As we reported three days ago (see Star-Telegram’s loss is American Eurocopter’s gain), American Eurocopter have now issued this formal press release American Eurocopter, the number one commercial helicopter manufacturer in the United States, has named Robert “Bob” Cox as Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations. “We are extremely pleased to have Bob join the... Read more

Air Ambulance Victoria celebrates 50 years

Air Ambulance Victoria celebrates 50 years

28-Nov-2012Source: Air Ambulance Victoria

Air Ambulance Victoria has marked its 50th year of flying patients in critical life-threatening emergencies with a special celebration at Essendon Airport. Over 100 people attended, including Minister for Health David Davis, Ambulance Victoria CEO Greg Sassella, past patients and their families, past and current staff including flight paramedics, pilots, navigators and members from emergency... Read more

Kazakhstan asks French satellite experts to help find missing Mi-8

Kazakhstan asks French satellite experts to help find missing Mi-8

28-Nov-2012Source: TengriNews

Kazakhstan has applied to French experts asking them to help in the search for the missing helicopter with 8 crew members on board – which was patrolling an oil pipeline (see full story) HeliHub.com has a safety data page at 24-Nov-12 Mil Mi-8 Kazakhstan where we will add other details as they emerge... Read more

Aeromed to establish base in Punta Gorda

Aeromed to establish base in Punta Gorda

28-Nov-2012Source: NBC2

Charlotte County commissioners in Florida gave Aeromed the green light to base a medical helicopter in Punta Gorda. (see full story)  Aeromed currently has two EC135s and three BK117s – operated for them by Air Methods... Read more

Pawan Hans launches service between Vrindavan and Delhi

Pawan Hans launches service between Vrindavan and Delhi

28-Nov-2012Source: NetIndian

Pawan Hans Helicopters today launches a daily helicopter service from Vrindavan to Delhi .  The first flight departs at 13.30 local time, 0800 GMT. (see full story)... Read more

Russia delivers first Mi-171 to Indonesia

Russia delivers first Mi-171 to Indonesia

28-Nov-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, has made its first civil medium multirole Mi-171 helicopter delivery to Indonesia. One of the largest mining companies acquired this certificated Mi-171 built by the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. The new medium multirole Mi-171 can be deployed in various... Read more

New Zealand – Waikato Region upgraded from Bell 222 to BK117SD2

New Zealand – Waikato Region upgraded from Bell 222 to BK117SD2

27-Nov-2012Source: Philips SAR Trust

After a two-year quest, a new rescue and air ambulance helicopter has been purchased for the Waikato and King Country community. The multi-role BK117 is a multi-million dollar investment for Philips Search & Rescue Trust, operator of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter based in Hamilton. “The capabilities that this BK117 adds to our rescue portfolio are... Read more

UK – New Air Ambulance charity launched in Scotland

UK – New Air Ambulance charity launched in Scotland

27-Nov-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Scotland has previously been covered from the air by two Eurocopter EC135s, operated by Bond Air Services on contract to Gama Aviation who hold a contract with Scottish Ambulance Service.  This is the only EMS operation in the UK funded by central government, and it is planned to upgrade from EC135 to EC145T2 in due... Read more

UK – Proposal for military to back up Police

UK – Proposal for military to back up Police

27-Nov-2012Source: HeliHub.com

On Thursday 15th November, UK held its first ever Police chief elections and 41 new “Police and Crime Commissioners” have been elected across England and Wales in an attempt to give the public a say in cutting crime in their area. In the far southwest of England lies the counties of Devon and Cornwall, which... Read more

Dept Homeland Security issues UAV impact assessment report

Dept Homeland Security issues UAV impact assessment report

27-Nov-2012Source: Dept of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science &Technology (S&T) Directorate and the State of Oklahoma are partnering on the Robotic Aircraft for Public Safety (RAPS) project to test and evaluate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) for potential use by the first responder community and DHS operational components. SUAS include small aircraft (typically under 55 pounds... Read more

AZDRY gets new funding to widen rescue suit exports

AZDRY gets new funding to widen rescue suit exports

27-Nov-2012Source: Enterprising Barnsley

A dry suit created in Barnsley is helping to protect thousands of emergency workers facing dangerous waters across the UK. Fire crews and coastguards are among those kitted out with the suit made by Hoyland-based AZDRY. Now the company is receiving backing from business support organisation Enterprising Barnsley to take the product to markets overseas.... Read more

Sandel Avionics receives AS9100 & ISO9001 certification

Sandel Avionics receives AS9100 & ISO9001 certification

27-Nov-2012Source: Sandel Avionics

Sandel Avionics Inc., a global leader in wire, terrain and obstacle avoidance, has received its AS9100, Rev C and ISO 9001:2008 certification from NSF International. The Quality Management System (QMS) for the Aerospace Industry standard (AS9100) is designed to meet stringent, complex and unique demands of the defense and commercial Aerospace industry. With nearly a... Read more

FAA issues STC for Trakkabeam A800 searchlight on AS350B3

FAA issues STC for Trakkabeam A800 searchlight on AS350B3

27-Nov-2012Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter announced today that is has issued a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) with concurrence from the FAA for the installation of the Trakkabeam A800 Searchlight System on the AS350 B3 helicopter. The A800 searchlight, as installed, provides a compact and modern solution for law enforcement and other operators. Advantages of the Trakkabeam A800 searchlight... Read more

Cobham appoints new CFO

Cobham appoints new CFO

27-Nov-2012Source: Cobham

On 26 April 2012, Cobham plc (‘Cobham’ or the ‘Group’) announced that Chief Financial Officer (‘CFO’) Warren Tucker would be standing down from the Board at the Annual General Meeting in April 2013, after completing ten years of service. Today Cobham is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Nicholls as Chief Financial Officer of... Read more

Bristow to present at the Jefferies 2012 Global Energy Conference

Bristow to present at the Jefferies 2012 Global Energy Conference

27-Nov-2012Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be attending the Jefferies 2012 Global Energy Conference to be held in Houston on November 28 – 29,  2012. Jonathan Baliff, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on Thursday, November 29, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern Time).... Read more

Brazil approves Dart’s AW119 cable cutters

Brazil approves Dart’s AW119 cable cutters

27-Nov-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce Brazilian (ANAC) approval of its A119/AW119MKII Cable Cutters Kit.  FAA and EASA approvals were previously received and Transport Canada approval is pending. The Cable Cutters Kit offered by DART provides a more affordable option compared to other kits on the market.  “This new approval is a welcome addition to... Read more

HNZ Group announces new training school in Nelson

HNZ Group announces new training school in Nelson

26-Nov-2012Source: HNZ Group

HNZ Group Inc has confirmed it will establish an internationally-recognised advanced helicopter training school in Nelson. The announcement was made at HNZ Group Inc’s Nelson headquarters this morning by the company’s international Board, in the presence of the New Zealand Prime Minister, Nelson MP Nick Smith, and Canadian High Commissioner Caroline Chretien. HNZ Group Inc... Read more

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro for iPad earns industry first evaluation report with EASA

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro for iPad earns industry first evaluation report with EASA

26-Nov-2012Source: Jeppesen

After an extensive cooperative engagement, Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, has successfully passed a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Operations Evaluation Board (OEB) review, clearing a major hurdle toward European airline use of Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro and Jeppesen Mobile TC Pro applications for iPad/iOS.  This evaluation report is the first that EASA has... Read more

UTair staff and helicopters flee Congo conflict zone

UTair staff and helicopters flee Congo conflict zone

25-Nov-2012Source: UTair

Staff and helicopters of “Airline” UTair »(UTair Aviation) were evacuated from the airport of Goma (DRC) due to a conflict in the region. Within a few hours after taking off from Goma Mi-8AMT “UTair” and Mi-8 MTV of “Nefteyugansk United Air” (part of “UTair”), the city was seized by armed rebels. Helicopters and crew made a stopover... Read more

Timberview Helicopters restricted to Destin Airport base

Timberview Helicopters restricted to Destin Airport base

25-Nov-2012Source: Destin Log

With a unanimous vote this last week, Okaloosa County Commissioners have essentially forced Timberview Helicopters to operating out of the Destin Airport.  Previously operating from floating barges, the airport base cuts their turnover by 70% (see full story)... Read more

New Zealand – HeliPro win patient transfer contract

New Zealand – HeliPro win patient transfer contract

25-Nov-2012Source: MidCentral Health

MidCentral Health is pleased to announce that it has awarded its air ambulance services contract for patient transfers to HeliPro. HeliPro is an organisation with extensive experience in providing state of the art equipment, aircraft and professional pilots in delivering search and rescue and commercial pilot services across the whole of New Zealand. MidCentral Health... Read more

Mornington Sanford Aviation gain R66 Factory Maintenance Training Approval

Mornington Sanford Aviation gain R66 Factory Maintenance Training Approval

25-Nov-2012Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation

Mornington Sanford Aviation have recently been approved by Robinson Helicopter Co as a provider of R66 Factory Maintenance Training.  This provides the company the ability to provide Worldwide maintenance training to either RHC factory or EASA Part 147 Type training standards. Richard Mornington-Sanford has forty years of experience in the aviation industry; 30 of these... Read more

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