3-Sep-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
3-Sep-2012Source: Heliair
Heli Air is pleased to announce the opening of a new base at Gloucestershire Airport on Monday 24th September. Heli Air has been expanding over the past twelve months and when the opportunity arose to secure a newly built facility adjacent to the control tower at Gloucestershire Airport the opportunity was quickly developed. Gloucestershire Airport... Read more
3-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com
SwissHeli.com are reporting that Skymedia have leased in OE-XRS – an early model Eurocopter EC135T1 from Schider Helicotper Service in neighbouring Austria. It is currently operated by Air Glaciers from their heliport at Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland area of Switzerland. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
3-Sep-2012Source: Sureflight
In 2010, SureFlight had the opportunity to paint one of the most recognizable private helicopters in the world – Donald Trump’s Sikorsky S-76B. The 2011 “Rotor & Wing†feature article ended with the statement, “If you are a fan of The Apprentice, all you need is one look at the overall quality of SureFlight’s work and the only thing left... Read more
3-Sep-2012Source: GE Healthcare
Five portable, pocket-sized visualization devices that can help physicians identify fluid presence as well as other life threatening conditions are being trialed by London’s Air Ambulance charity. London’s Air Ambulance, which provides pre-hospital medical care to victims of serious injury throughout London, has experienced increased demand during the Olympic Games and expects similar during the Paralympic... Read more
3-Sep-2012Source: Eurocopter
The contract requires an AS 350 B3 Squirrel on the ice between November 1 and late February each summer. Operating from Scott Base, they would carry Antarctica NZ crew (mostly scientists) and their equipment. (see full story)Â File photo... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Following the decision to replace their existing Eurocopter EC120 fleet, Baltimore Police have recently launched operations with the first of their four new helicopters – replacing the four old ones which are all at or close to their 12 year overhaul. By taking new aircraft, the Maryland city has also been provided the opportunity to... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: AHS
The AeroVelo Atlas human powered helicopter made its first flight on Tuesday August 28, 2012, as part of the AHS Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition. Check out the video on our YouTube Channel and find out more about the AHS HPH competition at www.vtol.org/hph. As described previously in AHS’s Vertiflite magazine, AeroVelo is a collection of students and professionals... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: London’s Air Ambulance
Wear Red Day launches on Friday 28th September, for the first time in its history and it is a day which we hope will become an annual fundraising event. Simply by wearing red to the office, school or on a night out, you can raise awareness and money for our life-saving service. ‘Wear Red Day’ will become... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The BBC has reported that the two CHC Coastguard pilots suspended for stopping off to pick up meat from a butchers during a training exercise are back flying again. Paul Bentley was demoted to co-pilot after the SAR Sikorsky S92 landed in an Orkney field in April, but has now been restored as captain. They... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Deseret News
“I believe just one citizen complained and made a big enough stink that he got an FAA inspector to come out,” said Tony Henderson, president of Classic Aviation. (see full story)... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: IAFCCP
Participate in a ground-breaking survey on substance abuse in the HEMS industry. There is currently no data available on substance abuse specific to either pre-hospital emergency medical services or air medical personnel. The purpose of this anonymous survey is to to (1) break the silence, (2) identify the prevalence in HEMS and (3) initiate an industry-wide conversation... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Frimley Park
Frimley Park’s new helicopter landing pad for air ambulances is a step nearer to being fully operational after initial flight tests this week proved successful. The first aircraft to land on the new helipad was the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance on Thursday (16 August), followed by Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance the... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Mica Heliskiing
Heliskiing is an equipment-heavy experience. From having proper clothing to wearing skis suitable for the terrain, merely being ready to ski at all requires guests to wear and examine a considerable number of items. Following this, Heliskiers also need emergency equipment in case of events like avalanches, and the Helicopters themselves must be kept in top... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Heli Aviation
[Electronic translation of local language press release]Â Last Friday, the D-HAVH landed in Augsburg, it is the sixth Heli Aviation Cabri G2. Launch – in time for the completion of the new building also Heli Aviation TRAINING ACADEMY Guimbal the helicopter with the serial number 1038 will begin to operate. On their national and international... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: HeliWagon
HeliWagonTM announced this week that the company has delivered a new HeliWagon to Duke University Medical Center. The new HeliWagon is located at Duke Life Flight’s base at Johnston County Airport in Smithfield, North Carolina. Duke Life Fight was the first North Carolina hospital based helicopter service in 1985. This is the first HeliWagon delivered to... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: West Chester Patch
“A lot of people didn’t know we were here,†Museum Director Tim Conaway said. “Since the Paul Ryan rally last week we’ve received a lot of calls. A lot of people are saying ‘what an amazing thing to have in their own backyard.’†(see full story)... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: JTI Air Holdings
Using gasoline as an alternative helicopter fuel is not only better for the environment, but also more cost efficient, Fuller says. In Europe, JTI’s automotive gasoline supplemental type certificates (STCs) are sold by company representative Joop van Weele of Holland. (Seehttp://www.vliegwerkholland.nl/autofuel.html for info.) Leaded helicopter fuel is being phased out worldwide due to environmental concerns. JTI Air Holdings has led... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Eurocopter
In a signing ceremony today witnessed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, Eurocopter and Tianjin Free Trade Zone inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the creation of a completion and customization center for Eurocopter’s Ecureuil family of light helicopters in Tianjin through a joint venture. Eurocopter intends to... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Symbiotics
During July a team of ADAPTâ„¢ specialists from Symbiotics Ltd travelled to Brunei to assess ab initio candidates that had applied to join a pilot selection programme, sponsored by Brunei Shell Petroleum. The candidates being assessed has applied to become helicopter pilots, eventually servicing oil platforms. For Brunei Shell, safety is a critical factor, and... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Avionics Today
The ubiquitous navigation system has more worldwide users than ever, but safety and security concerns have insiders looking beyond the current network (see full story) Image courtesy of Garmin... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Eurocopter Canada
On Aug. 30, 2012, Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) completed its 300th cowling for the EC145 at its composite manufacturing facility in Fort Erie, Ont. “We are very proud of the hard work and dedication displayed by our composites team,†said Guy Joannes, President and CEO, ECL. “Composite manufacturing at ECL has earned its reputation for... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Otago Daily Times
Sister companies Heliworks and Southern Lakes Helicopters will provide “semi-dedicated” Squirrel helicopters equipped with NVG, searchlights, beacon search, extended range capability and winch and long-line retrieval systems. (see full story)... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been named number one in product support in Aviation International News’ 2012 Product Support Survey for the seventh consecutive year. Bell Helicopter topped the scores in nine of 10 categories surveyed and strengthened its position by 4% from 2011. Consistently named the industry leader in customer... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Capitale Hélicoptère
Join me in welcoming our new Chief Instructor, Martin Massicotte. Originally from Quebec, Martin brings a wealth of experience to the team with an impressive curriculum: 11,000 flying hours, including more than 5000 instruction, Instructor Class 1 night flying and instrument flying, he flew many types of light and medium helicopters as well as single... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, is proud to congratulate Russia’s helicopter sportsmen and women on their victory in the 14th World Helicopter Championship. Russia took first place in the overall classification at the event, which took place on August 22-26 at the Drakino... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the selection of its new airborne BD406 Beacon Decoder by Era Helicopters LLC for their Search and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (SAR/EMS) AW139 helicopter fleet. The BD406 is the most modern-lightweight, competitively priced 406Â MHz beacon decoder/locator on the market. Era Helicopters offers 24-hour FAA-approved, full-service SAR/EMS capabilities and... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Aero Products
Complimentary to its global recognition as a well-respected Bell Helicopter parts distributor and overhaul facility, Aero Products recently announced the addition of a retired Sikorsky Legacy Model S-76® A ++ to its inventory. This legendary aircraft completed its final voyage as it touched down on August 9th at the Aero Products facility in Show Low, Arizona,... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International is looking for heritage aircraft to display at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. to help highlight the importance of early rotorcraft to our industry. Heritage aircraft are defined as those rotorcraft that were able to sustain vertical flight and that are no longer in production. Those wishing to bring such an... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of Russian state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, is proud to announce that a Mi-38 set a new world altitude record on the final day of the 14th FAI World Helicopter Championship. The Mi-38, one of the latest Russian models designed for cargo and passenger... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com
EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency, has ercently released a guide entitled “Decision Making for Single-Pilot Helicopter Operations”. The training leaflet, prepared by the EASA’s European Helicopter Safety Team, covers a variety of subjects, including fatigue, stress management and the NASA decision making model. The 24-page guide is free and available in PDF form at HE4... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: StandardAero
StandardAero announced today that it has improved its Singapore helicopter operations, moving to a larger, newly-constructed facility. The new location is within the Seletar Aerospace Park and provides additional floor space to accommodate future business growth. Accompanying the relocation is the appointment of Raghunath “Raghu” Reddy as StandardAero Singapore’s new General Manager. Reddy comes to... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: Aero-Smith
Aero-Smith, Inc. is very pleased to announce that it has been chosen by Bell Helicopter to support their product in Singapore. Aero-Smith will be tasked with providing flight training, maintenance training and new aircraft acceptance flights in Singapore and throughout eastern Asia in support of Bell Helicopter. Bell Helicopters has a support system for their... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed announces that they have been listed on the INC 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies list for the second consecutive year. Last year the company was named to the INC 500 Fastest growing companies for 799.3 percent growth in three years. “We are honored to be named to the INC 5,000 list, for the second... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced that it has appointed the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Blue Ribbon Committee. This committee will evaluate the applications and determine the winner of the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety award. This prestigious award, established by American Eurocopter in 2006, was created with the purpose of promoting a higher level of... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute to Excellence Awards dinner is the premier event of HELI-EXPO®. Nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held on Wed., March 6 during... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: UTair
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of the Republic of Peru issued a “UTair-Engineering” certificate of approval for the next four years. The inspection team of aviation authorities of the Republic of Peru has inspected repair production company to meet its requirements of aviation regulations Peru RAP-145NE. As a result of a positive opinion issued a... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: UTair
According to the results of inspections of the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation and the Aviation Register of Interstate Aviation Committee confirmed certification of “UTair-Engineering” to meet its repair production requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation for Civil Aviation and Aviation Rules AP-145, respectively. Extended for another two-year term compliance... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: Cadorath Group
Cadorath Group and Meridian Aviation Consulting LLC have joined forces to establish Meridian Helicopters LLC. The new venture will focus on providing reworked parts distribution support as well as consulting, brokering and technical support for the global Bell Helicopter network. “Our goal is to be the most trusted and valued parts supply chain partner in... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International will host its second Annual Fundraising Silent Auction at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. This will be a fun and exciting way to win some great items. This will be an amazing opportunity for bidders and donors to become part of HFI’s goals and causes. With your involvement, you can help... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the AFAC conference August 28th-31st, 2012 in Perth, Australia. The AFAC and Bushfire CRC conference is Australasia’s premier emergency management conference. The conference program addresses key issues facing the sector and contributes to a knowledge sharing and learning culture within fire, land management... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International is accepting scholarship applications from students in the helicopter industry. HFI offers up to four Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarships, up to six Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarships, one Michelle North Scholarship for Safety, and up to seven Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships, for a total of 18 scholarships. Please visit www.helicopterfoundation.org for more information... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce Brazilian (ANAC) Approval of Apical’ s Cable Cutters Kits for AB139 & AW139 model helicopters. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. The Apical AB139 & AW139 Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the capability... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: Lee County
Aeromed has relocated its emergency medical helicopter from LaBelle to Fort Myers as of 10 a.m. today to provide coverage in Lee County while MEDSTAR is out of service. Lee County Emergency Medical Services temporarily suspended its MEDSTAR flight operations on Tuesday, August 21 to begin reconfiguration toward national accreditation standards. MEDSTAR is expected to... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: AUVSI
The Federal Aviation Administration’s 12 Aug. deadline for establishing six nationwide UAS test sites came and went with no announcement. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 mandated those sites as part of the establishment of that pilot program to integrate UAS into the National Airspace System by 2015. In response, AUVSI President and... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: A. James Clark School of Engineering
Flight Reached Height of Two Feet Towards 10-Foot Requirement Students on the Gamera human-powered helicopter team at the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering have unofficially satisfied two of the three American Helicopter Society Sikorsky Prize competition requirements with a flight that unofficially lasted 65 seconds, stayed within a 10 square meter... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter expects to release financial results for its fiscal 2013 first quarter, which ended July 31, after the market closes on Wednesday, Sept. 5. CHC senior leaders will discuss the company’s strategy and operating performance during a conference call on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m. EDT. The earnings call can be accessed via... Read more
28-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com has heard that the projected lead times for new aircraft orders at Robinson are as follows, based on information sourced on 24th August: R22 – November 2012 Raven I – December 2012 Raven II – March 2013 R66 – June 2013 These projections are based on the current production schedule and are subject to... Read more
28-Aug-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the first Bell 429 configured for emergency medical services (EMS) in Europe to Air Zermatt in Switzerland. Air Zermatt, in need of a rugged and reliable aircraft for rescue missions, selected the Bell 429 for its unmatched ability to operate at high... Read more
28-Aug-2012Source: CBC
The two Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) units will be used taking aerial photos and videos of motor vehicle collision scenes and crime scenes. (see full story)... Read more
28-Aug-2012Source: A. James Clark School of Engineering
Larger Space to Allow for Longer, Higher Flights The following advisory is from the A. James Clark School of Engineering: WHAT: A team of A. James Clark School of Engineering students will fly a modified version of their human-powered helicopter, Gamera II, in a much larger space than in previous flight attempts. Gamera II is... Read more
28-Aug-2012Source: US DoD
Coastal Helicopter, Inc.*, Panama City, Fla., is being awarded a $9,043,184 firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for aircraft flight test support of programs such as the Advanced Littoral Reconnaissance Technologies, Office of Naval Research. Work will be performed in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. (70 percent) and Panama City, Fla. (30 percent), and is expected to... Read more
28-Aug-2012Source: NVAC
On Wednesday August 8th, 2012, in response to an open invitation to industry, a group of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) industry professionals convened in Dallas, Texas. Hosted by FlightSafety International, the purpose of the meeting was to develop a council of NVG subject matter experts to provide recommendations on safety, education, standardization, and other issues... Read more
28-Aug-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 presenting at the Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference to be held in New York City, September 4-6, 2012. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bristow Group, is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 5, at 7:45 a.m. Eastern... Read more
24-Aug-2012Source: Patch.com
A hearing on a proposed helicopter landing pad at an IBM research center in southern Yorktown drew criticism of noise generated by a variety of helicopters but little other comment. The town Planning Board closed the hearing after three residents spoke Monday night but will accept additional comments during the next 10 days (see full... Read more
24-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Milestone Aviation Group, the Dublin-based helicopter lessor, has recently delivered two new AgustaWestland AW109SP Grand New to Italian operator Elilombardia. Likely for tax reasons, the aircraft were initially registered in their name for a couple of days in mid-July in the Isle of Man, as seen in our photos here. They were then moved to... Read more
23-Aug-2012Source: Canadian Government
The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced that the Government of Canada is setting the stage for the purchase of new helicopters for the Canadian Coast Guard. A Letter of Interest to invite aerospace representatives to an Industry Day has been... Read more
23-Aug-2012Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS) today reported net income for the June 2012 quarter of $23.7 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, compared to net income of $21.0 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income, which excludes asset dispositions and a special item, was $29.6 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the June 2012 quarter, an increase of $9.7 million, or $0.27per... Read more
22-Aug-2012Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock issued and outstanding at the close of business on August 31, 2012 (the “Record Date”). The dividend will be payable on September 14, 2012 to stockholders of... Read more
21-Aug-2012Source: Wales Air Ambulance
This year a Wales Air Ambulance crew received the prestigious Gail Williams’ Award for their efforts in the Glyn-Neath mine rescue. The winners, put forward by Wales Air Ambulance Operations Manager Jason Williams for their clinical excellence in attending the mine collapse, were the Swansea based crew of HEMS paramedics Chris Connor and Jason Hughes... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has initiated its 2nd Entrepreneurial Challenge, expanding on its inaugural challenge that was completed in the spring. The challenge is open to any small company with revenue under $5 million, including newly formed and pre-revenue entities. Submissions are due no later than 5 p.m. EDT on... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Further bolstering its commitment to safety and risk management, Air Evac Lifeteam – the largest independently-owned air ambulance service in the country – has entered the third level of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Management System Voluntary Pilot Project. The national helicopter EMS company, with 110 bases in 15 states, has been enrolled in... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation and AirMed of Augusta, Georgia announced today a newly formed partnership between the twoorganizations to operate the AirMed air medical services.  The newly formed partnership will work in unison to manage the highly regarded AirMed flight program well into the future. The two organizations recently joined forces as AirMed was looking to establish a... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: FreeFlight Systems
FreeFlight Systems announced today that Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, has selected FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B Out solution for its AW139 helicopters serving Bristow’s customers in the Gulf of Mexico. The FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL-978TX system for the AW139 is the first certified,... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Helihub.com
It is unlikely to have slipped the attention of most industry observers that Bell is seeking to get the gross weight of the Bell 429 increased from 7,000 to 7,500 pounds. In fact they have been quite vociferous about it, issuing a new press release seemingly every time another country agrees, often without even a... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Seacoast Online
A proposal to construct a 50-foot by 50-foot helipad adjacent to the emergency room entrance at the Borthwick Avenue hospital gained unanimous approval from the city’s Planning Board earlier this week. (see full story)... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: AUVSI
AUVSI applauded the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for adopting guidelines for the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The guidelines provide law enforcement agencies an outline of how to use UAS safely and responsibly, and with respect to individuals’ privacy. The adoption of the IACP guidelines follows the recent adoption of AUVSI’s... Read more
17-Aug-2012Source: North West Air Ambulance
The North West Air Ambulance is excited to announce significant changes, which will enhance the service being provided to patients across the region. Over the next few weeks, our charity will move our aircraft to bases at two of the region’s dedicated trauma hospitals, allowing qualified doctors to travel onboard to incidents which require specialist... Read more
17-Aug-2012Source: Helibras
[electronic translation] The Helibras will attend the 9th LABACE – Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition, held at Congonhas airport in Sao Paulo, between days 15, 16 and 17 August. The company will deliver two new aircraft to Brazilian customers and make them their new building plans in the area of ​​services – technical assistance,... Read more
17-Aug-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a new AgustaWestland Service Centre has been opened by AVIASUR to provide maintenance and other support services for AgustaWestland commercial helicopter customers. The service centre is located at AVIASUR’s modern facility at Santiago’s Arturo Merino BenÃtez International Airport in Chile, where an official opening ceremony was... Read more
17-Aug-2012Source: Becker Avionics
OSF Aviation, LLC, a division of OSF HealthCare based in Peoria, Illinois, recently took delivery of their first of four (4) new Eurocopter EC145 Air Medical helicopters with the Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 Digital Audio System installed. These EC145s are part of a fleet replacement program for OSF’s operations. OSF Aviation is the provider of air... Read more
17-Aug-2012Source: US Forest Service
Beginning next year the U.S. Forest Service will contract a helicopter capable of fighting wildfire at night in a move to strengthen the agency’s capability to suppress fires and better protect firefighters and communities in Southern California. “We have made this important decision very carefully,†said Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We have studied night... Read more
17-Aug-2012Source: SkyNet
SkyNet Satellite Communications Inc. announce the continuation of contracted air safety services to Bristow Group Inc. with the expansion of their Aeronautical Information System (AIS). SkyNet’s Aeronautical Information System (AIS) is built with significant customer input from global helicopter operations managers, airline CEOs, fixed- and rotary-wing pilots, and aircraft maintenance engineers. “AIS cuts through the... Read more
17-Aug-2012Source: HFI
Donations to Helicopter Foundation International help support and expand HFI’s educational programs and preserve helicopter history. You can elect to designate that your donation be directed to a specific use or program if you so choose. HFI also welcomes donations of items which help support HFI’s Annual Silent Auction and Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament.... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Thai operator Heliluck Aviation Co has recently started operations of the country’s first Eurocopter AS355NP. Serial 5766 and delivered via Eurocopter South East Asia in Singapore, HS-PNG is role-equipped as a filming platform and commences operations immediately on contract to a local television station. The helicopter is a fully ENG unit, with Gyro Cineflex V14... Read more
