16-Aug-2012Source: PERI
Researchers at the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst today released the Toxic 100 Air Polluters (http://toxic100.org), an updated list of the top corporate air polluters in the United States. “The Toxic 100 Air Polluters informs consumers and shareholders which large corporations release the most toxic pollutants into our air,â€... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: Senator Lieu
The California State Legislature has approved Assembly Joint Resolution 25 by Assembly Member Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles), urging Congress to pass the Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act (H.R. 2677 and S. 2019). The resolution signals the Legislature’s support of the federal measure. H.R. 2677, sponsored by Representative Howard Berman and co-sponsored by Representatives... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: ERHC
Starting August 6, the North Shore Route is mandatory for all helicopter transiting along the north shore of Long Island. The FAA mandate requires pilots to maintain an altitude of at least 2,500 feet. The FAA has developed a training capsule describing the route, altitudes and exceptions to the rule and that the course should... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), with headquarters at McClellan, CA, has agreed to purchase up to eight EC135® helicopters. CALSTAR operates nine full-time bases in northern and central California and is the largest nonprofit air ambulance provider on the west coast. With this order, it will replace its older,... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a leader in the development and manufacturing of “safety first†custom maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment, announces it was awarded a GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract. The GSA contract, awarded through the U.S. General Services Administration, allows All Metal to supply its premiere products directly to all branches of... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: Kershaw Aviation
A ‘first’ for Queenstown-based aviation company A New Zealand aviation company is continuing on its expansion path by taking delivery of a brand new helicopter, the first of its kind to arrive in New Zealand. Kershaw Aviation Group has completed the avionic and equipment fit out of a Eurocopter AS 350 B3e. The aircraft will... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (TSX: CHL.A, CHL.B) (“the Company”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012 . SECOND QUARTER RESULTS The Company generated revenue of $62.9 million , stable in comparison with revenue of $63.3 million in... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (“Canadian Helicopters”) (TSX: CHL.A, CHL.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared monthly dividends of $0.091875 per Common Share and Variable Voting Shares, payable on each of November 15, 2012 , December 14, 2012 and January 15, 2013 to holders of record at the close of business October 31,... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: AHIA
The AHIA steering group has received welcome offers of assistance. The organisers of the Avalon Airshow 2013 have been very helpful in offering access to the Melbourne Convention Centre and the airshow venue at Avalon Airport. This will allow the AHIA to have an “official launchâ€. As a result the Australian helicopter industry will become... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: RLC
RLC, the largest privately held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, has earned the Helicopter Association International (HAI) 2011 Operator Safety Award. The 2011 award marks the second year in a row RLC has been recognized by HAI for operator safety. The new award honors a total of over 115,000 accident-free flight hours over... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: Universal Avionics
Robert Clare, Director of Sales for Universal Avionics, announced that Universal will open a new European satellite sales office, strategically located in London, U.K. to support the region’s growing avionics sales activity. The office is slated to open in September. “The extension of our presence in Europe will allow us to better support our customers,”... Read more
16-Aug-2012Source: AHS
AHS is happy to announce the newest benefit for our members – the Paper of the Month. Selected from papers presented at the AHS Annual Forum and Technology Display, the Paper of the Month is published on the AHS Online Store at https://vtol.org/store and is available absolutely free to members. This month’s paper, “A Development Program Comparison:... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (TSX:CHL.A CHL.B) (the “Company”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Helicopters (NZ) Limited (“HNZ”) has entered into an offshore oil and gas helicopter support contract with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (“Shell”). Beginning in September 2013 , HNZ will provide crew... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Friends of Henry 1
Launched by a cross-section of Sonoma County professionals in early 2012, Friends of Henry 1 seeks to ease budget challenges which threaten the continuation of Henry 1, the North Bay Region’s rescue helicopter program, operated by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. Friends of Henry 1 actively seeks public and private donors to keep this vital... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Arkansas Matters
The City of Little Rock is bolstering it’s police force with yet another crime-fighting tool. The department is re-introducing it’s helicopters to deter crime from above. (see full story). Although the report does not mention the helicopter type, HeliHub.com research notes that the city Police Department has had two Bell OH-58s – registered N900PD and... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Australian Aerospace
One of Australia’s most distinguished career soldiers, Lieutenant General (retired) Ken Gillespie, AC, DSC, CSM, has joined the Board of Directors of leading local defence manufacturer, Australian Aerospace Limited. General Gillespie, who served with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for over 43 years, was appointed Chief of Army in July 2008, a position he held... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Precision Aviation Group
In its continuing effort to provide the best products and value-added services to the Aerospace and Defense Industry, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) completed an expansion of its Headquarters located at 495 Lake Mirror Road in Atlanta, Ga. “We are excited about another expansion of our Atlanta facility. This is our fourth expansion in the last 12... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Maxcraft Avionics
Maxcraft Avionics Ltd., an established Avionics company located on Pitt Meadows Airport near Vancouver, B.C., has announced that they have received Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SH12-43 for installation of the Garmin G500H Flight Display System in Eurocopter AS355 models E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP rotorcraft. Approval for the G500H allows installation of... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: HAI
HAI, in partnership with the FAA Safety Team (FAASteam), will host a free, two-day safety seminar, Aug. 24-25, in Des Plaines, Ill. for all helicopter pilots in the Great Lakes region. Doors and registration open at 8:30 a.m. The workshop days start at 9:00 a.m. and will run until 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is not required... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Milestone Aviation Group
Milestone Aviation Group, the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced today that it has signed a contract to purchase nineteen additional Sikorsky S-92® helicopters. These aircraft are in addition to the three S-92 aircraft Milestone purchased from Sikorsky in February 2012. The first two aircraft are scheduled for completed delivery in late 2012 and the... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Beaumont Health System
With an expanded organ transplant program and an increase in patients from outside Southeast Michigan, Beaumont Health System is taking to the skies with a new air medical transportation service, Beaumont One. The twin-engine EC135helicopter will transport patients within Michigan and northern Ohio. The service was launched Aug. 13. Beaumont is contracting with PHI Air... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: BLR Aerospace
 The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has certified the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation and flight on Bell 204, 205 and 212 helicopters. ANAC certification for BLR’s Bell 412 FastFin system is forthcoming. Brazilian operators of these Bell medium helicopters may now join their worldwide counterparts in realizing significant performance... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: James Clark School
The National Aeronautic Association has certified the June 21, 2012, flight of Gamera II at 49.9 seconds, a new national record for human-powered helicopter flight duration, and submitted flight information to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for approval as a world record. Gamera II was designed, built and piloted by students at the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: Milestone Aviation Group
Milestone Aviation Group, the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced today that it has closed on a series of debt facilities totalling US$400 million. The company will use the proceeds to support its partners and provide additional liquidity to the global helicopter market. “These are important milestones for our company,” said Richard Santulli, Milestone’s Chairman.... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: University of Michigan
Three new maize-and-blue helicopters will soon be saving lives in the air above the Great Lakes states, and speeding patients toward advanced care at the University of Michigan Health System’s hospitals. The arrival of three newAmerican Eurocopter 155helicopters marks the beginning of a new era for the 29-year-old U-M Survival Flight program, which was the first medical... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace (Vector - www.vectoraerospace.com) and SECA, a Vector Aerospace Company (SECA - www.seca.vectoraerospace.com); leading providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will exhibit at the 9th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), August 15-17, at the Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Booth #1013/1015) “We are very excited to be exhibiting at LABACE 2012 because... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: PHi
PHI, Inc. (The Nasdaq Global Market: PHII (voting) PHIIK (non-voting)) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. Oil and Gas segment revenues were $104.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $90.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $14.2 million. Flight... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the 9th annual Latin America Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 15th-17th, 2012. LABACE has established itself as Latin America’s largest business aviation fair, and the world’s second largest business aviation fair. Judy Meier, Senior Manager – Sales will... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics announced today the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of Connected Pilot, the first in the series of the company’s revolutionary Connected Panel™ product line that provides a wireless link between certified instrument panel avionics and portable smart devices. Leveraging Aspen’s Approved Model List, Connected Pilot is available to operators and owners of over... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: NATA
The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) acclaimed FBO Success Seminar Series will head to Dallas, Texas, September 12-14 with an emphasis on improving the vital parts of an FBO operation. This will be the first FBO Success Seminar hosted by an FBO facility – the award-winning Business Jet Center. “Seeking operational help for an FBO... Read more
14-Aug-2012Source: Heli-One
Today leaders from Heli-One, the largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, introduced government and business officials to expectations for its new operation here, which is now open for business. More than 20 people have been hired so far for the Heli-One Poland operation, several of whom are already on board with... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: Erickson Air-Crane
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (“Erickson Air-Crane†or the “Companyâ€), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012. Second Quarter 2012 Highlights and Recent Events Revenue of $37.9 million exceeded guidance of $32 million... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: HAI
HAI Vice President of Regulations and International Affairs Dave York is heading to New Zealand this week for that country’s Aviation Industry Association’s annual Aviation Week conference. On Friday, August 10, he’ll speak about global safety initiatives. He’ll discuss how the backbone of the United States’ Next Generation Air Traffic System (NextGen) – Automatic Dependent... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: HAI
ROTOR® magazine is looking for some great photos of helicopters! Enter the ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest and capture the beauty and thrills of helicopter aviation. The ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest is open to all photographers — professional and amateur, HAI member and nonmember. All photos must contain all or part of a helicopter and must be... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: HAI
HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of July. Working on behalf of the international helicopter community, HAI provides its members with vital services that significantly benefit their operations, through programs and initiatives that enhance safety and encourage professionalism and economic viability. If you or your company is interested in... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: AHS
AHS Executive Director Michael J. Hirschberg announced that The University of Maryland came in first-place in the 29th Student Design Competition graduate category with “Dart T690/E550,†a lift and thrust compounded VTOL aircraft, while Georgia Institute of Technology/University of Liverpool’s coaxial helicopter with a counter-rotating auxiliary propeller system titled “Advanced Racing Concept (ARC)†captured second-place... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that National Airways Corporation, a Bell Helicopter independent representative, delivered the first Bell 407GX to be operated in Africa. The 407GX will be operated by a private customer in a corporate capacity. “The technology found on the Bell 407GX is unique in the helicopter industry,â€... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that it has received its airworthiness certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the Bell 429. The certification follows the first complete assembly and successful flight testing of a 429 at a CAAC 145 service facility. “We are very excited to see... Read more
9-Aug-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
8-Aug-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
8-Aug-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
7-Aug-2012Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Recently, a fire drill was performed by researchers at Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SIA), simulating fire scenes in high-rise buildings and around the city. During the exercise, the rotorcraft flying robot system for fire scene monitoring and emergency treatment developed by SIA realized precise positioning of ignition source and fire scene... Read more
7-Aug-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
6-Aug-2012Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI), in collaboration with the HAI Safety Committee, is developing the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge, a new education initiative that debuts at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. Open to all HELI-EXPO® attendees, the Rotor Safety Challenge will feature free safety events and short courses, conveniently scheduled on show days, and will provide... Read more
6-Aug-2012Source: AUVSI
AUVSI announces its newly elected leaders on its Board of Directors. Officers elected for the 2012-2013 term are Peter Bale, chairman; John Lademan, executive vice chairman; Ralph Alderson, first vice chairman and Joe Brannan, treasurer. Additionally, John Lambert continues as immediate past chairman for this term. Newly elected to the AUVSI Board of Directors: Jason... Read more
6-Aug-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-Aug-2012Source: Ahlers Aerospace
Ahlers Aerospace has been selected by Bell Helicopter as the supplier of the Dual Tachometer for the Model 407. Ahlers designs and manufactures new instruments and electronic devices for the aviation industry. Ahlers is also a certified repair station for instruments and accessories. For more information contact Ahlers at 972-567-9852 or visit our website at www.ahlersaerospace.com... Read more
3-Aug-2012
British International Helicopters is to end its service from Penzance, which has run since 1964, in November. The company blamed the decision on uncertainty created by legal challenges to its sale of land to supermarket giant Sainsbury’s (see full story)... Read more
3-Aug-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter has completed its highly successful seven-week X3 demonstration tour in the United States, enabling a full range of civil and military operators to witness – and experience – the revolutionary flight characteristics of this high-speed, long-range hybrid helicopter. The X3 returned this week to its home base at the Istres Flight Test Center in... Read more
3-Aug-2012Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 and provided an update on July 2012 community-based patient transports. For the quarter, revenue increased 48% from $150.2 million to $222.5 million in the current-year quarter. For the six-month period, revenue increased 47% to... Read more
3-Aug-2012Source: Aviall
Aviall Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Rolls-Royce for spare parts, modules and tooling for the RR300 light helicopter engine. The global agreement, which extends to June 29, 2022, creates a new product line for Aviall, the Dallas-based industry leader in aftermarket supply... Read more
3-Aug-2012Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is accepting applications for the 18 scholarships the organization awards to students in the helicopter industry. Interested students can go to www.helicopterfoundation.org and download an application for the scholarship of their choice. HFI understands that as the costs of obtaining the necessary education to work in the rotorcraft industry continue to increase, fewer... Read more
3-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss operator Air Zermatt has taken delivery of the first Bell 429 to be registered in Western Europe – the 67th production example and now flying as HB-ZSU. Painted all red, the helicopter has a hoist fitted to the starboard side and would thus be used for mountain rescues. In Eastern Europe there are already... Read more
2-Aug-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
2-Aug-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the addition of Raymond Leduc as vice president of Value Streams at its facility in Mirabel, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for the manufacturing activities of the Mirabel plant and for leading the value stream organization towards operational excellence in an ever increasing... Read more
2-Aug-2012Source: Erickson Air-Crane
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (“Erickson Air-Crane†or the “Companyâ€), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced it will conduct a conference call at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, to discuss its financial results for the second quarter and first half fiscal year 2012... Read more
2-Aug-2012Source: Aviation Search Group
Aviation Search Group, an executive style search firm dedicated to the worldwide aerospace industry, announced today it will attend the upcoming AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America in Las Vegas. Aviation Search Group will attend all four days of the show and will be available to discuss their “Unmanned Recruiting Programs” onsite.  Grayson Barrows, Director of Sales... Read more
1-Aug-2012Source: Toronto Star
AgustaWestland is seeking the return of $1.8M from the controversial marketing services agreement between them and Ontario EMS operator ORNGE – the detail of which is already under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police. (see full story)... Read more
1-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com
After the huge debacle of the previous round of bids (see £6bn UK SAR privatisation deal on hold – police investigate), the UK Government has announced the short-list of bidders going forward to provide SAR services around the British coastline for a 25 year period. The successful bidder(s) will take over roles currently provided by... Read more
1-Aug-2012Source: WIVB Channel 4
Western New York Helicopters has opened up Buffalo Waterfront Tours, which will take people along the lakefront, the Naval Park, and downtown Buffalo (see full story)... Read more
1-Aug-2012
Pilots Juan Carlos Alvarez and Alejandro de Jesus Ocampo were handed over to representatives of the ICRC and a local human rights non-governmental organisation in a remote area in the jungle-covered Cauca province (see full story)... Read more
1-Aug-2012Source: Avstar Finance
Avstar Finance, an affiliate of Avstar Media, is pleased to announce the publishing of a new blog focused on our helicopter industry – Rotor Noise: A HELICOPTER BLOGTM. Chuck McGuire, Avstar Finance’s managing director, is the blog’s author. The blog will feature thoughts and comments on a variety of subjects – some tongue-in-cheek – and... Read more
1-Aug-2012Source: Belfort
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures in the U.S., has redesigned its website with more information and expanded features. The Belfort site, www.belfortinstrument.com/ provides not only information on a wide range of meteorological sensors but also lists system solutions for various weather measurement systems. The Belfort Online store tab has... Read more
1-Aug-2012Source: AHS
The American Helicopter Society, in conjunction with HAI, is sponsoring a Technical Specialists’ Meeting on Airworthiness, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), and Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS) on Feb. 11-13, 2013 in Huntsville, Ala. Abstracts are sought in a variety of technical disciplines related to commercial or military aircraft Airworthiness, CBM, Health-Monitoring Technologies, or Certification/Qualification of... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, in partnership with Cessna Aircraft Company, opened a new regional service center in Singapore at Seletar Aerospace Park. Bell Helicopter and Cessna are Textron companies (NYSE: TXT). The new state-of-the-art facility offers customers a one-stop shop for comprehensive repair, completion, fulfillment, maintenance and customization solutions. “The grand opening of our Asia Pacific service... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: STARS
July 30, 2012Â – Today STARS air ambulance is beginning 24-hour-a-day operations at its Regina base. Until now, the STARS Regina base has only operated 12-hours per day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Now that the majority of clinical and aviation staff have had time to become comfortable with the terrain and providing service in... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian helicopter holding “Russian Helicopters”, a subsidiary of JSC “UIC” Oboronprom “, one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of helicopters, including some of the most iconic, innovative and well-operated models, took part in the Second International Forum “The engineers of the future in 2012.” The forum was held in Irkutsk Region on the... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: Aerolite
Aerolite announces FAA certification for an AW139 lateral stretcher kit. The lightweight lateral stretcher can be installed within minutes in place of the center row of pax seats. The kit is meant for AW139 operators that installed standard cabin seat configurations but would like to have the extra capability of transporting a patient on a... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: HAI
The Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) is holding its Annual Meeting on September 15, 2012. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues all day, ending with a 6:30 p.m. dinner. The ERHC is also sponsoring a golf outing at the Spook Rock Golf Course on the 14th. Registration is free and the first 32 to register are... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: London Heliport
Effective immediately, leading executive ground transportation firm First Class Cars, is expanding its central London presence with a new base at Barclays London Heliport in Battersea. First Class Cars is a popular and regular sight at the FBOs around the UK and as Barclays London Heliport looks forward to a busy summer with increased traffic... Read more
31-Jul-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
31-Jul-2012Source: AUVSI
AUVSI published the “Unmanned Aircraft System Operations Industry Code of Conductâ€Â www.auvsi.org/conduct, a set of guidelines to provide AUVSI members – and those who design, test and operate UAS for public and civil use – with recommendations for their safe, non-intrusive operation. Central to the “Code of Conduct†is the need for “safety, professionalism and respectâ€... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that it delivered an EC145® to the University of Utah’s AirMed Program. AirMed currently has a fleet of four helicopters. This is the program’s first Eurocopter aircraft and will be providing a much needed upgrade to one of its older aircraft. “We were getting to the point where it wasn’t cost... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: Aircell
Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market, announces that it has appointed John Hinton to the position of Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, John is responsible for assisting business aircraft operators and aftermarket installation facilities with their in-flight connectivity needs in the Northeastern United States.... Read more
31-Jul-2012Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety Ltd is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent with a major helicopter simulator manufacturer for the procurement of an AW139 Level-D Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The purchase of this high-end simulator underlines Coptersafety’s commitment to deliver world-class training for AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter crews. In close co-operation with Finnair Flight... Read more
