10-Apr-2012Source: Hackensack UMC
As part of its commitment to strengthening its regional network, Hackensack University Medical Center is pleased to announce that its new helicopter, AirMed1, will become operational as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 5. “We are thrilled to welcome AirMed1 to HackensackUMC,†said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer of HackensackUMC. “Our medical center... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and the leading fashion design house Karl Lagerfeld are pleased to announce their partnership for the design of VIP helicopter interiors and exteriors. The cooperation will initially focus on the development of an exclusive AW139 medium twin helicopter VIP exterior and interior design, with the possibility to expand the partnership to... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: HAI
An FAA final rule went into effect on Oct. 1, 2010, which replaced one-time aircraft registration with a system that requires the re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years, and renewal of those registrations every three years thereafter. Under the new rule, all new aircraft registrations issued on or after Oct. 1,... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: HAI
HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of March. If you or your company is interested in joining HAI, please go to www.rotor.com/Membership/JoinHAI.aspx Regular Members Aerohelicopteros CA Caracas, Venezuela Associate Members AD-S & Co b.v. Alphen a/d Rijn, Netherlands CDM Electronics Inc. Turnersville, NJ Douglass Interior Products, Inc. Bellevue, WA Mechanic... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter and Textron Systems operating unit AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, both Textron Inc. companies (NYSE: TXT), have teamed to develop a Manned Unmanned Operations (MUMO) Capability Development Laboratory in Huntsville, AL. to enable a software and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) development test capability using operationally relevant systems specific to manned unmanned teaming. This MUMO Capability Development... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: JetNet
JETNET LLC, the leading provider of corporate aviation information, has announced that their product line is now compatible with all Mac computers, and compatible with all browsers and web enabled devices. The new compatibilities and login protocols for their full suite of search products has taken effect, and all users have been ported over without... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: Spidertracks
Spidertracks has launched Spidertxt for Android, the latest software feature for their GPS satellite-tracking units. Spidertxt for Android allows spidertracks users to send and receive SMS messages, to and from any cell phone on the ground, while in flight. The new application works by connecting a Spider S4 or Bluetooth enabled Spider S2 unit to... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: US Navy ONR
Navy unmanned aircraft will be able to distinguish small pirate boats from other vessels when an Office of Naval Research (ONR)-funded sensor starts airborne tests this summer, officials said April 5. Called the Multi-Mode Sensor Seeker (MMSS), the sensor is a mix of high-definition cameras, mid-wave infrared sensors and laser-radar (LADAR) technology. It will be placed on... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: Rotorcorp
Due to continued supply shortages and spotty availability, Rotorcorp recently checked on availabilty of the KI-206-4 Auxillary Fuel Pump for use in ENG aircraft on a customer order. We were advised by our Customer Service Representative that the shielded KI-206-4 is now being replaced by the non-shielded KI-206-3 version of the pump. Robinson Technical Service Representative... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: HAI
On Sat., April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in West Palm Beach, Fla., HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose and the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) will present a day filled with informative topics such as: HAI Safety Initiatives, Human Factors in R/W Accidents, Spatial Disorientation, Inadvertent IMC, building safety programs and more. Lunch... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: HAI
HAI’s 2012 Salute to Excellence Awards video is now available to view online. 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®. Winners of the 2012 series were... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: AHS
The Vertical Flight Technical Society is pleased to announce its 2012 Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) scholarship recipients. The VFF was established in 1967 as the philanthropic arm of the American Helicopter Society. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Foundation’s operation is made possible solely through voluntary tax-deductible contributions. In 2011, VFF provided 18 scholarships... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Bel Air of Denmark has taken delivery of its second AW139 medium twin helicopter. The 12-seat configured aircraft will perform offshore transport operations and joins the first helicopter, named “Spirit of Agustaâ€. A number of additional AW139s are expected to enter service with Bel Air in... Read more
9-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter
Jean-Pascal Méo is appointed Eurocopter Group’s General Counsel as of 2nd April 2012. He will replace Georges Richelme, who has been elected as President of the Commercial Court of Marseilles. At Eurocopter he will now oversee the institutional relations of the Group. Having joined Eurocopter in January 1998, following roles as legal advisor in a... Read more
9-Apr-2012Source: PHPA
Important changes from the FAASafety.gov web site.   –PHPA New Email Notification Choice – Helicopter Operations Notice Number: NOTC3642 We are beginning to realize that we need the ability to send pertinent information to helicopter operators who fly low-altitude operations. Included in this group are EMS operations, helicopters that may be used for construction, utility, law enforcement, news media,... Read more
9-Apr-2012Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments has officially changed its name to Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. The new corporate identification better describes the company’s capabilities and underscores its commitment to provide its extensive customer base of general aviation repair facilities with a full range of services supporting avionics systems, instruments and power solutions. Mid-Continent has steadily increased its capacity and... Read more
9-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter
Through its subsidiary in the Southern Cone region, Eurocopter has announced the signing of five contracts and six letters of intent with a number of private and parapublic operators in Argentina, Chile and Peru at this year’s FIDAE International Air and Space Fair in Santiago, Chile. The following bookings have been registered: 4 AS350 B3e,... Read more
9-Apr-2012Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
On Wednesday 28th March 2012, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) hosted the third Aeromedical Case Study Conference at Ford Dunton, near Basildon, the largest automotive technical centre in the UK, which houses the main design team of Ford of Europe. This year’s conference was titled ‘The Human Contribution to HEMS Patient Safety’ and... Read more
9-Apr-2012Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces the 2012 Proficiency Protection™ Program.  It is designed to help pilots and maintenance technicians of business aircraft who have become involuntarily unemployed since January 1, 2012 to maintain their proficiency by providing no cost training while they look for new employment opportunities. “We are pleased and proud to have helped our Customers... Read more
9-Apr-2012Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics announced today that Pima County Sheriffs Department (PCSD) of Tucson, Arizona, selected the DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control panel system for its new AS350 B3e multi-mission helicopter. The aircraft delivered in mid-March during a ceremony at American Eurocopter’s Grand Prairie TX Delivery Center. During the next few months the aircraft will be outfitted... Read more
8-Apr-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-Apr-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
30-Mar-2012Source: Get Surrey
The proposal to move a helicopter to the east of the county was agreed at a Surrey Police Authority meeting on Monday (March 26) in preparation for the introduction of the National Police Air Service (NPAS) scheme next month. (see full story)... Read more
30-Mar-2012Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
People living and working in the East of England will again benefit from a unique partnership between the region’s two Air Ambulance Charities this summer. Under the agreement, trialled successfully in 2011, the Charities will collaborate with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) to extend their service to cover the longer summer... Read more
29-Mar-2012Source: Grand Canyon Helicopters
Grand Canyon Helicopters, a leading supplier of National Park flights from Las Vegas, released its list of the top-rated tour deals for visitors who plan to see the Park in 2012. The list, which the company has posted annually since 2008, is the result of months of researching nearly 100 air tours. Trips are segmented... Read more
29-Mar-2012Source: HAI
Hundreds of people attending the first day of Sun ‘N Fun, the traditional kick-off of the general aviation flying season in the fixed-wing world, stopped by HAI’s booth to learn more about helicopters. HAI Director of Communications and Public Relations Chris Dancy, Exposition Coordinator Jessica Kuney, and Andrew Mann, a flight instructor with HAI member... Read more
29-Mar-2012Source: Gama Engineering
Gama Group, the global business aviation and services company, today announced the acquisition of Ronaldson Airmotive Ltd, the Oxford based engine and components overhaul organisation. Ronaldson Airmotive further strengthens the range of aerospace engineering capabilities available through the Gama engineering group of businesses. Ronaldson joins both Gama Engineering Ltd and Gama Support Services Ltd in... Read more
29-Mar-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Innovations has announced its support of the Aviation Green® Alliance by becoming its first rotorcraft member and one of its first founding sponsors. Sikorsky Innovations is Sikorsky Aircraft’s technology development organization, charged with tackling the toughest problems in vertical flight. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). “Sikorsky has been employing a... Read more
29-Mar-2012Source: The White House
President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate various individuals to key Administration posts yesterday. These included Michael Peter Huerta as FAA Administrator. Michael Peter Huerta is currently Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and has been serving as Acting Administrator of the FAA since December 2011. Previously, Mr. Huerta was group president... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Thales
On 29 February 2012, the first example of Thales’s new Reality H Dauphin N3/N3+ helicopter simulator was granted FTD Level 3 and FFS Level B qualification by the French civil aviation authority (DGAC). The Reality H simulator is based on the new generation of Thales products, designed to maximise training capacity and availability while offering... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Kannad Aviation
Kannad Aviation has today launched the NMEA INTEGRA e-Nav, a navigation interface providing a continual and ongoing source of GPS data to the revolutionary INTEGRA ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter). This interface ensures the availability of location data when, for whatever reason, the INTEGRA ELT’s internal GPS cannot receive a signal. In this instance the interface... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: AHS
Vertiflite magazine, Mar-Apr 2012: U.S. Rotorcraft Research Under Attack “An unfortunate coincidence of cuts to fundamental rotorcraft research part of the U.S. fiscal 2013 budget submitted to Congress in February. headquarters of both NASA and the Army decided to slash funding for research efforts that are vitally important to developing future technologies for vertical flight. These proposed... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: D&S Air Ambulance
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance announced the appointment of Simon Michell (pictured) and Roger Morgan as Chairman and Vice-Chairman to the Board of Trustees earlier today. The duo took over the reins from former Chairman, Terri Gill and Vice-Chairman Colin Harrisson. Simon has been on the board of trustees since 2006 and Roger since 2009.... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Heliflite
Heliflite, Australasia’s longest serving authorised Robinson distributor are holding Robinson Factory Pilot Safety Courses in Sydney, Melbourne & Wanaka (NZ) during late May/ early June. All three courses will be conducted by Robinson’s Chief Instructor and Test Pilot, Tim Tucker. The Wanaka course will be held at the Edgewater Resort, Sargood Drive, Wanaka from Thursday... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Gulf Helicopters
Gulf Helicopters Company today announced that earlier this month the Gulf Helicopters Training Academy (GHTA) has received Initial European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization Approval. GHTA is now a fully approved Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization to conduct courses on the AB139 / AW139 (PWC PT6). Additional training capabilities are presently... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Transport Canada
Transport Canada proudly celebrated air transportation safety in Canada by announcing the winner of the 2012 Aviation Safety Award. This year, the award was presented to the Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC) Safety & Quality Summit. “The CHC Safety & Quality Summit provides a valuable opportunity for those working in the field of aviation to come... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) today announced that Gregory T. Troy, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice – Human Resources, reporting to Neal J. Keating, Chairman, President and CEO. Troy joins Kaman from Force Protection of Ladson, SC, a manufacturer and services company of military defense vehicles. Force Protection had been a publicly... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter will exhibit in the 2012 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) held in Shanghai from 27-29 March, with two of its most popular helicopter models for business aviation on display – one AS350 B3 Ecureuil on static display and one mock-up of its light twin-engine EC135 at Stand No. P616. The Asian Business... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Appareo
Appareo has introduced the first completely wire-free weather receiver for the iPad–and it requires no monthly subscription. Stratus combines an ADS-B and GPS receiver into a single unit that wirelessly streams NEXRAD radar, text weather, TFRs and aircraft position to the popular ForeFlight Mobile app for iOS devices. “Stratus delivers exactly what pilots have been... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Russian defence industry state holding company Oboronprom, today delivered the multi-role coaxial Ka-32A11BC helicopter to Brazilian operator Helipark Taxi Aereo. The delivery was completed within the timeframe agreed in the contract that the parties signed in December 2010. The acquisition of the Ka-32A11BC – the first by a Brazilian helicopter operator –... Read more
28-Mar-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 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2011. These results reflect the acquisition of Helicopters (N.Z.) Limited, (“HNZ”) on July 7, 2011. The results also reflect Canadian Helicopters’... Read more
28-Mar-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 May 15, 2012, June 15, 2012 and July 13, 2012 to holders of record at the close of business April 30, 2012, May 31, 2012 and June 29, 2012, respectively. The... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: AHS
Over the past 68 years, the AHS Annual Forum has resulted in over 5,500 papers and 75,000 pages of documentation on the past, present and future of vertical flight technology. Nearly all of these are now available at the AHS Online Store (log in to My AHS to receive special Members Only pricing). We continue to add to our... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: LA Times
Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials overpaid a private contractor nearly $11 million for work that wasn’t needed and aircraft equipment they already had, according to allegations in a sheriff’s memo (see full story)... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and ANAC approval of DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) Maintenance Kits for AgustaWestland AB139/AW139 series of aircraft. The DAS Maintenance Kits are designed to enhance the operations and maintenance of AB139/AW139 aircraft. Maintenance Step The DAS Maintenance Steps allow the pilot and maintenance personnel... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Rotorcorp
Rotorcorp LLC, an authorized factory service center for American-Made Robinson Helicopter Company, is expanding its reach in the global helicopter parts market with a new program targeted at small parts and major component supply for Robinson’s model R22, R44 and new R66 Turbine helicopters. Rotorcorp Director of Operations Sean Casey says “Nearly half of the 10,000- strong Robinson... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Embry-Riddle
President’s Safety Day is an annual event recognizing the safety record of the flight department at the Prescott campus. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President, Dr. John Johnson, attended the event on February 23, 2012, to present the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Safety. This year’s recipient was Mr. Gordon Jiroux, President and Owner of Universal... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Cotswold Helicopter Centre, the UK distributor for the Guimbal Cabri, has achieved the milestone of the first UK student pilot to solo on the French two-seat helicopter. On Friday 23rd March, Craig Davies – a company director aged 48 – made history in the Cabri G2 G-UIMB, achieving his solo after the legal minimum of... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Garmin
 Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it will begin offering AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory data for its glass flight decks. “Pilots around the world depend on the AC-U-KWIK directories for up-to-date information on unfamiliar airports,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced Garmin Pilot, a new aviation app for iOS® devices, including the iPad and iPhone®, and Android™-based mobile devices. The app brings Garmin’s industry-leading aviation features to tablets and smart phones, offering pilots complete navigation, trip planning, DUAT(S)... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics announced today that Aeronav Avionics Inc, a full-service avionics system repair and maintenance company, has received Transport Canada STC approval for installation of Aspen’s single Evolution Pro H Primary Flight Display, and the 1500H and 2000H dual flight display systems in the AS350 series helicopter. The installation approval allows for night VFR configuration,... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: OA Online
Bill Webster, CEO for Medical Center Hospital, said that the hospital will give full control to their partner Med-Trans. The program name will be changed to AeroCare, bringing it into line with the naming convention of air medical services in Seminole, Lubbock and Clovis, N.M. (full story). They operate two Bell 407s out of Odessa... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Guidance Aviation
John Morgan, Yavapai College Dean of the Technical Division, has been a key figure in the development of one of the most successful and fastest growing collegiate helicopter programs in the United States. The Yavapai College Professional Helicopter Pilot Program has an enrollment of almost 100 students. Approximately 80% of these students are U.S. Military... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility today announced that it has appointed Vertical Aviation, of Scottsdale, AZ, as a Master Dealer for the entire Guardian product line including the Guardian 5™, the company’s unique, portable handheld satellite message terminal and theG7-FDM™ their complete, single box Flight Data Monitoring data collection and analysis solution. Vertical Aviation will be responsible for the US... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Winston Leong has been promoted to Marketing Manager, Commercial Simulation for the Asia Pacific region. “Our Customers and prospects in the Asia Pacific region will benefit from Winston’s background in engineering, program management and product support, and his in-depth understanding of the new and innovative simulation products and... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: AHS
Philip J. Dunford, the Chair of the Board of AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society announced the recipients of the Society’s 2012 awards program. This prestigious program was initiated in 1944 and over the years has paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of the vertical flight industry. Each year we recognize new individuals who further... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Province of Ontario
Proposed legislation ( Ambulance Amendment Act (Air Ambulances), 2012) being introduced would, if passed, prevent any future abuse of power at Ornge by: Protecting whistle-blowers who disclose information to an inspector, investigator or the government. Allowing the government to directly appoint members to Ornge’s board of directors and change the performance agreement with Ornge at... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro and Government Affairs Vice President Ann Carroll on Thursday met with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)to discuss concerns of air tour operators, especially those who operate over Grand Canyon National Park. With Zuccaro and Carroll for the meeting were Alan Stephen and John Becker of Papillon Helicopters, and Brian Brusa of Maverick... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Sikorsky
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the East Coast’s premier executive helicopter service, is celebrating its achievement of more than 40,000 hours of safe flying in its fleet of Sikorsky S-76® helicopters. The company’s achievement encompasses more than 17 years of operating the S-76 helicopter. “Forty-thousand safe flying hours is an exceptional achievement for our entire AAG... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft’s S-92® “Legacy of Heroesâ€Â (LOH) demonstration helicopter today commenced the India leg of its worldwide tour. The helicopter will appear on display at Chennai’s Meenambakkam Airport on March 26 and 27. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The Legacy of Heroes tour has been logging an exciting journey for Sikorsky. At each stop, visitors to... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: CAE
CAE have announced at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) that it will begin training pilots and maintenance technicians this year for business aircraft and civil helicopter operators in Asia. Gulfstream G450 and G550 training and Sikorsky S-76C++ training will be offered in 2012. Training for the Bombardier(i) Global 5000(i), Global Express(i) and... Read more
26-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more
26-Mar-2012Source: Era Training Center
Era Training Center (ETC) is pleased to announce that Randy Rowles has been named VP/General Manager. Mr. Rowles brings a wealth of experience, most recently employed with Night Flight Concepts as VP of Business Development & NVG Training Programs. Through his previous employment at Bell Helicopter, he held the position of Senior Flight Instructor Specialist,... Read more
26-Mar-2012Source: London’s Air Ambulance
London’s Air Ambulance opened London trading in the London Stock Exchange’s Market Open Ceremony on 23rd March 2012. To mark this special occasion, London’s Air Ambulance invited ex patient, four year old Liam, to open the market together with the doctor and paramedic who helped save his life. London’s Air Ambulance has been the London Stock Exchange... Read more
26-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more
26-Mar-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 Howard Weil 40th Annual Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans on March 25 – 29, 2012. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer, andJonathan Baliff, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer are... Read more
26-Mar-2012Source: HAI
HAI’s Insurance Committee strives to maintain a dialogue of insurance and other risk management concerns between the insurance industry and members of the international helicopter community. The Committee is currently seeking to fill several vacancies. To qualify for membership, candidates must be officers or employees of Regular or Associate Members of HAI or Individual Members... Read more
26-Mar-2012Source: Bell
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) companies Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft Company announced today that their joint service facility, operated by Aviation Service a.s. in Prague, Czech Republic, has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) certification. “Growing our customer support and services around the globe is a strategic priority... Read more
26-Mar-2012Source: Multiflight
Multiflight continues to expand its helicopter operation and now operates five Dauphin helicopters and employs 12 helicopter pilots. “Our helicopter operation is going from strength to strength and we have firmly established our reputation for providing a comprehensive range of first class helicopter services to clients in the UK and internationally,” said Steve Borrowdale, Multiflight’s... Read more
25-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more
25-Mar-2012Source: JSfirm.com
JSfirm.com Manager, Jeff Richards, is excited to announce the launch of “PAMA Job Postings†on PAMA.org.  The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association and JSfirm.com released a new job section on the PAMA website.  “PAMA now has the most up-to-date aviation maintenance and avionics jobs available for their members.  This live, searchable, jobs board is available to all visitors at: www.pama.org/jobs/allâ€... Read more
22-Mar-2012Source: Lycoming
Lycoming Engines, a division of Avco Corporation, has submitted for ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas approval on numerous engine models across the 233, 235, 320 and 360 engine families. Engines in the 540 family will follow as Lycoming completes additional validation. UL 91 has entered into distribution in Europe largely to serve engines approved... Read more
22-Mar-2012Source: Airwork NZ
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the BK117-850D2 engine upgrade. This STC allows for the replacement of the standard BK117-B2 750hp engines with upgraded 850hp engines. This increase in power significantly improves One Engine Inoperative (OEI) performance, allowing the BK117-850D2 to achieve true Category A standard. The... Read more
22-Mar-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s participation at the FIDAE International Air and Space Show in Santiago de Chile will underscore its strong presence in Latin America with a competitive range of products perfectly adapted to the growing needs of customers in the region. Eurocopter is the leader in Latin America with more than 1,200 helicopters in operation, accounting for... Read more
22-Mar-2012Source: HAI
The Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC), led by Association President Fred Jones and Board of Directors Chair Teri Northcott, recently held its annual conference in Ottawa, Ontario (March 16-18).The program included educational opportunities, Committee meetings and other opportunities for members. Two keynote speakers addressed attendees at the annual luncheon. Pierre, Poilievre, a member of parliament and... Read more
