4-Feb-2012Source: Kaman
Kaman Corp. (NASDAQ-GS: KAMN) announced today that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2011 results after the stock market closes on Monday, February 27, 2012 and host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30am ET on Tuesday February 28th, 2012. The call will last approximately one hour. The call will be... Read more
4-Feb-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
4-Feb-2012Source: DRF
In 2011 the air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung flew a total of 38,366 rescue missions, involving helicopter missions at 31 HEMS bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark as well as worldwide repatriations with its ambulance aircraft. In Germany alone the crews were alerted to 35,075 missions, meaning a rise of 3 % compared to the... Read more
4-Feb-2012Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics’ Airborne Digital Audio Management System, the DVCS 6100, is the best selling digital aircraft communication management system on the market and has set the standard in the industry for product features, reliability and maturity. With nearly a 1000 systems in operation and a wide range of installations performed by integration centers, as well... Read more
4-Feb-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 $0.15 per share of common stock issued and outstanding at the close of business onMarch 1, 2012 (the “Record Date”). The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2012 to stockholders of... Read more
4-Feb-2012Source: Tanis Aircraft Products
Tanis Aircraft Products announce the further development of its business partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers. New design elements of the companies’ custom covers increase their effectiveness with cold weather protection. Also under the partnership, Tanis and Bruce’s will fabricate and market new insulated covers designed specifically for rotary-wing aircraft. Tanis Aircraft Products’ core competency is... Read more
4-Feb-2012Source: HAI
The mission of HAI’s Aerial Application Committee is to promote the use of helicopters and enhance helicopter safety in the agriculture industry; forestry, right-of-way, mosquito abatement and production agriculture. This committee currently has three vacancies. If you have experience and wish to share it, and take part in this worthy mission, come visit the committee... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: HAI
See the largest helicopter trade show and exposition in the world. Learn about HAI’s new Accreditation Program and the HAI Mobile app. Honor the “Best of the Best†at the Salute to Excellence Awards dinner. Connect with old friends in the industry and make new ones. Gain essential industry updates, via 30 manufacturers’ technical briefings.... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The BBC has announced that Bristow Helicopters are to take back the two Scottish bases of the British SAR service from 2013 to 2017 – the “GAP SAR” contract as it has been known. CHC are understood to retain the southern bases at Lee-on-Solent and Portland for the same period of time – The BBC... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: Discovery Air
Discovery Air subsidiary, Great Slave Helicopters Limited (GSH) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Servicios Aéreos Helicopters.cl Ltda (“SALâ€) in Chile. Founded in 2002, SAL provides helicopter services to domestic and multinational customers in the mining, power construction, and forestry sectors of the Chilean economy. With two main operating bases in north... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported net income for theDecember 2011 quarter of $25.5 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to net income of $41.8 million, or$1.13 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago.  Adjusted net income, which excludes special items and asset disposition effects, was $27.8 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, for the December 2011 quarter, an increase from$26.3 million,... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: Ornge
Today, Duff and Phelps was appointed by the court as trustee in bankruptcy for Ornge Global GP Inc. and Ornge Global Holdings LP, the for-profit arm of Ornge. This results, by operation of law, in the immediate termination of the remaining employees of the bankrupt Global entities, being Dr. Chris Mazza, President and CEO, and... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: STARS
Perfect Turf has supported the new Fund-a-Flight program for STARS, which makes one mission possible for a critically ill or injured patient. A donation of $5,400 – equal to one dollar per second of an average 90 minute mission – helps with the cost of medical and aviation crews, medical supplies and helicopter fuel needed... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic will add a third helicopter to its fleet of medical aircraft serving southwest and central Virginia and sections of West Virginia and North Carolina. The helicopter, called Carilion Life-Guard 12, will be based in the Rockbridge County area. Its presence will further extend Carilion’s ability to serve the region, which includes Allegheny County,... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will be exhibiting at Heli-Expo 2012 (Booth # 7139). Vector will attend Heli-Expo 2012 with its experienced and knowledgeable helicopter sales, operations and customer support team to... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: HeliFlite
For the month of February, HeliFlite is offering a “Half HeliCardâ„¢” (12.5 hours) as an introduction to the 25-hour HeliCardâ„¢ program. This is an outstanding opportunity for customers to enjoy significant, year round savings, while having guaranteed access to HeliFlite’s award winning helicopter service. At HeliFlite, HeliCardâ„¢ sales have grown dramatically as customers recognize they... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: CEPA
CEPA, the three-year old Central European Private Aviation organisation, today announced the appointment of Brendan Lodge as its new Chairman. Brendan, based in the UK where he is Business Development Director of JetBrokers Europe, brings to the Association a new skillset in the field of international aircraft financing and trading. He will serve CEPA for... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, today announced its founding corporate sponsorship in the new Stamford Innovation Center. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Sikorsky Innovations plans to use the center for new entrepreneurial ventures that are developing highly differentiated technology aligned with Sikorsky Aircraft initiatives. “We are... Read more
3-Feb-2012
Power loss during takeoff, ground impact... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: Pall Corporation
Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Dart Aerospace Ltd. to develop new upgrades for Pall’s Centrisep(R) engine advanced protection system (EAPS). The companies will collaborate on the design, validation, and airworthiness (suitability for safe flight) certifications for the upgrades. At Heli-Expo 2012,... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: BBC
A memorial for seven men who died in a helicopter crash in Morecambe Bay more than five years ago has been unveiled. Five gas rig workers and two pilots were killed when the Eurocopter SA365N went down 25 miles off the coast after leaving Blackpool Airport. (see full story)... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: Corporate Jet Investor
The second annual International Corporate Jet and Helicopter Finance Conference will play host to some 200 delegates and speakers from the global aviation industry next week (7-8th February). Organised by Corporate Jet Investor, this event. to be held at The Hilton, London Tower Bridge, is growing in significance given that that 70% of all business... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: Cadorath Aerospace
Cadorath Aerospace President Gerry Cadorath announced plans to award $15,000 of free Bell repairs at February’s Heli-Expo 2012. “Each day at Heli-Expo we will be giving away $5,000; we want the Bell Service Centers and Bell Operators with overhaul shops to become familiar with Cadorath Aerospace. To be entered to win, they simply need to... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: HAI
Online Registration for Education Courses closes11:59 p.m. EST, Feb. 2, 2012. Do not miss your chance to register in advance and secure your seat in one of more than 23 education courses HAI is offering this year at HELI-EXPO. After Feb. 2, all registration is on site and based on availability. Courses will take place... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: HAI
On Mon., Feb. 13, at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas, HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host and moderate a Public Aircraft Industry Workshop. This meeting is designed to serve as a launching pad for an industry working group to develop recommendations for government regulators on ways to strengthen and clarify safety oversight of public aircraft... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: HFI
The HELI-EXPO 2012 exhibit floor will feature the inaugural HFI Heritage of Helicopters Display at static display #30 in Hall A of the Dallas Convention Center. The Helicopter Foundation International has secured the loan of these historic aircraft from several Texas museums, including the Cold War Museum in Lexington, the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, and the Collings Foundation in Houston.... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: HAI
Over the past few weeks, senior lawmakers from the House and Senate transportation committees hammered out behind closed doors a final agreement on legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through 2015. HAI President Matt Zuccaro remarked, “After five long years of debate and 23 separate extensions of funding and authorization, we are gratified... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: CEO Roundtable on Cancer
The CEO Roundtable on Cancer recently accredited Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation with the CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ recognizing the efforts of this leading company in aircraft design, manufacture and service for its work in reducing the risk of cancer for its employees and covered family members. Today, more than 2.7 million employees and family members are benefiting from the... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: HAI
HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of January. If you or your company is interested in joining HAI, please go to www.rotor.com/Membership/JoinHAI.aspx Regular Members AEROTECNICA S.A. All American Aviation, LLC Avant Media Group, Inc. Coastal Air Service, Inc. Concho Aviation DynCorp International Elitaliana S.p.A. FTair Gobierno del Estado de Puebla... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: Long Island Business News
….but…. Jeffrey Smith, chairman of the Eastern Region Helicopter Council, said the new rules would simply lead to increased noise for those residents who live closer to the shore. The ERHC adopted a North Shore flight plan at Senator Charles Schumer’s request in 2007, which only resulted in a highly concentrated and condensed flight pattern... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: Exchange Income Corp
Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF) (the “Corporation”), announced today the successful completion of its acquisition of Custom Helicopters Ltd., a provider of helicopter-based aviation services in Manitoba and Nunavut. The acquisition was first announced on January 12, 2012. The Corporation paid a total purchase price of $29 million, of which $4.3 million was paid through the issuance of 170,121 common... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: Broadcast Microwave Services
Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. (BMS) and AeroComputers Inc. recently completed an engineering effort to integrate special mission products which serve the law enforcement, public safety and government surveillance markets. BMS, a leading manufacturer of wireless video microwave communications systems for use with airborne law enforcement and public safety applications, features its Geo-Pointâ„¢ software capability used... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter Canada
Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) will identify the best in class with its 2011 ‘Innovation in Safety Award’. The award was established to help strengthen the industry’s understanding of superior safety practices and initiatives by recognizing a group, company, organization or agency that utilizes an exceptional or ground-breaking approach toward rotary wing safe flying operations. “ECL’s... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: Finmeccanica
Finmeccanica is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of its US subsidiary DRS Technologies, Inc. has appointed William J. Lynn III as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Lynn replaces current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark S. Newman who is retiring. This new appointment is a key... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: HAL
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, HAL, Helicopter Division handed over a colour Television set, blankets, mattresses and bed spreads to the residents of Gandhi Home for the Aged, Channarayapatna, on Thursday. General Manager, Helicopter Division, Sri M S Srinath handed over the items to the residents of the Old Age Home... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: Uniflight
Uniflight LLC of Grand Prairie Texas extremely pleased to announce that Mr. Saul Maia, Partner of Liam Kenneth of Miami Florida has selected them to perform a VIP completion on his new AS350B2. “Mr. Maia selecting us as his completion house for his VIP AS350 is very exciting†stated Uniflight President David Horton. “Mr. Maia’s... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: CBC
The crews wanted cold weather, and they got plenty of it. Temperatures in the town have been well below –40 for the past few weeks and there have even been record blizzards. Winds gusting up to 100 km/hr get the crew grounded for three days. (see full story) Eurocopter photos are not from Inuvik!! ... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
SonAir has recently taken delivery of the second batch of three Sikorsky S76C++ helicopters to complete the order for six which the manufacturer announced in March 2011. The first three, serial number 797, 809 and 810 were all cancelled from the FAA register to Angola in late October and early November. The remainder, serials 811,... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: UK CAA
To enhance safety, to enable the more efficient use of airspace, and to align the management of airspace more closely with other nations, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a consultation on its intention to raise and harmonise the Transition Altitude in UK airspace to 18,000ft. At lower levels, it is important... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: Multiflight
Leading UK private aviation company Multiflight has added another Dauphin helicopter to its fleet of charter helicopters. The Eurocopter 365 N2, G-CGGD, has been fully converted and refurbished at Multiflight’s in-house engineering and maintenance facility at Leeds Bradford International Airport. The Dauphin has undergone an extensive refurbishment, inspection and validation programme, including the installation of... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of safety first custom maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment, announced today that it will be undergoing rigorous testing at the renowned American Eurocopter Corporation to test All-Metal’s Lightweight Transportable Hoist (LTH) on Eurocopter’s best-selling helicopter, the AS350 AStar turbine single. This exclusive opportunity will... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: DLR
Modern helicopters could be significantly faster and more manoeuvrable – if aerodynamics did not impose limitations on them. Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) in Göttingen have now discovered and flight-tested a way to increase manoeuvrability using an idea they got from observing humpback whales. Unwanted turbulence Helicopters... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: Embry-Riddle
Two very accomplished students enrolled in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Helicopter Specialty degree program will be even more prepared to enter the helicopter industry when they graduate in May, 2012. MD Helicopters generously donated two MD-500 Transition Scholarships to graduating students from the Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science Rotary-Wing program. The transition course takes... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: Avtrak
Avtrak, the industry’s highest ranked maintenance tracking program provider, announced their regional training and IA renewal schedule for 2012. Co-hosted by Avtrak and Gulfstream Aerospace, these educational seminars provide attendees with information regarding regulatory trends in aircraft maintenance and compliance as well as an in-depth overview of both the GlobalNet™ and the Gulfstream CMP.net™ systems.... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: Scott’s – Bell 47
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) today announced their intentions to launch a Model 47 Upgrade Program at Heli-Expo in Dallas on February 12. This program gives customers the choice to have their existing Model 47 upgraded or to purchase a refurbished/upgraded 47G-2A configuration (narrow body) or 47G-2A-1 (wide body) configuration helicopter direct from the... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: Heli Asset
(Alarmingly, some aviation media outlets overlooked the February embargo date on this story – shame on you, guys!) February 2012, Paris, France – Emmanuel Dupuy, managing director and partner Alain Regourd, announce the public launch of Heli Asset at HAI’s Heli Expo® Convention in Dallas, where the company is exhibiting (booth # 4605). Heli Asset’s... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Wiltshire Police operate an MD902 Explorer throughout their county for law enforcement operations. They also operate it on a contract with the Great Western Ambulance Service to make the aircraft more cost effective by virtue of more flying hours per year – it currently flies around 600 hours per year, roughly half the UK average... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Saxonair continue to expand their fleet, with both a Robinson R44 added in the last week and a Hawker 900XP jet reported on order for the Norwich-based operator. The company’s rotary wing fleet sees the addition of a low-time R44 Raven II from Belgium, previously OO-PVZ and now registered G-KLNJ. Anna Loake of Saxonair declined... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: Component Control
Component Control announced today that it has been approved as the exclusive preferred provider of MRO and logistics software solutions by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA). ARSA members must comply with many complex procedures to achieve the FAA certification required to operate their repair facilities. The use of Component Control‟s Quantum MRO and Logistics... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
In the last few hours, Bell and Eurocopter have issued press releases (reproduced below) claiming they have both won the same court case, which was about copyright infringement of skid design used on the early Bell 429 prototypes. It would appear that Bell changed the design as soon as Eurocopter first issued an injunction. Thus... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
New Zealand based Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) has bought a de-registered Sikorsky S76 from Japan which was damaged beyond repair in the tsunami of 11th March 2011. Chief pilot Peter Turnbull confirmed to local press that it had been acquired for an undisclosed sum for parts use only at a price significantly lower than... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: Cadorath Aerospace
Cadorath Aerospace’s list of Bell repair capabilities increased by 100% in 2011, making Cadorath the fastest growing “Bell shop†in the world. “At Cadorath, our commitment to excellence is moving us forward. Our vision of becoming a global company driven by integrity, solutions and satisfaction is being embraced by our customers because they see our... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at HeliExpo 2012 in Dallas, Texas, from February 12-14. HeliExpo is the world’s largest tradeshow dedicated to the international rotorcraft industry. Becker Avionics Inc. will showcase the latest communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications. Markus Schmitz, President... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: JETNET
JETNET LLC, the world leader in aviation market intelligence, is attending this year’s HAI Heli-Expo 2012 in Dallas, Texas and is featuring a new complement to their comprehensive global database of piston and turbine helicopters: an aviation-tailored customer relationship management system, JETNET CRM. They will also be demonstrating new graphical Views and add-ons to their... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: HAI
Now is the time to secure your seat in an HAI Professional Education course at HELI-EXPO 2012. Online registration closes on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 12:00 a.m. ET.Register now to guarantee your seat in one of our 23 quickly-filling courses! On-site registration will open on Wed., Feb. 8, at 1:00 p.m. in the Dallas Convention Center.... Read more
31-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
20 months after first mooting the idea of an Initial Public Offering, Erickson Air-Crane yesterday made a new filing with the NASDAQ stock exchange with a share price guidance in the range of $13 to £15 each. The company is selling 5.35 million shares, which would raise between $69.5 million and $80 million, in line... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: London's Air Ambulance
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Julian Thompson as an Executive Director of the Charity. Julian previously worked as a doctor on London’s Air Ambulance in 2010 and has returned to lead an enhancement of the capacity and funding of the service in partnership with senior figures in the City of London.... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: Eurocopter
In 1992, the Eurocopter Group was created via the merger of the helicopter divisions of Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) in Germany and Aerospatiale in France. At that time, the Group had around 12,000 employees and 11 subsidiaries and participations. Twenty years later, the Group boasts an impressive track record, with 20,000 employees in the Group and 30... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: Tickle The Wire
Originally indicted by a federal grand jury for firing at an in-flight police helicopter, Michael P. McMichael, of Oklahoma City, was slapped with 46 months in prison for being a habitual methamphetamine user unlawfully in possession of a firearm, the FBI announced on Wednesday. (see full story)... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: All American Helicopters
All American Helicopters parent company, US Aviation is offering a HELI-EXPO special for all attendees and display aircraft flying to HELI-EXPO. They are offering free parking and a fuel discount of $.30/gal on the already lowest fuel prices in the Dallas Metroplex. The deal includes both Avgas and Jeet A. All major rental cars are... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: Pulse Aerospace
Pulse Aerospace, a Lawrence, KS based unmanned aircraft systems developer, released their latest product, the PA-01 Vapor helicopter unmanned aircraft system (UAS), at the PIPELINE Innovator of the Year Event in Overland Park, KS on January 26, 2012. Bill Donovan, President of Pulse Aerospace, was selected into the 2011 group of high-growth oriented innovators to... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: Northstar Aerospace
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – January 29, 2012, Northstar Aerospace, Inc. (NAS:TSX) (the “Corporation”) announced today that it has received a notice from a major customer claiming breach of its obligations under certain contracts. This notification demands that the Corporation must cure such breach or otherwise resolve the claims within ten days. The Corporation is evaluating the... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: EHEST
The helicopters ability to approach, manoeuvre, land and take-off from an off airfield Landing Site or unprepared Landing Site is one of the most important aspects of helicopters operations. The various landing sites such as hotels, golf courses, sporting venues, etc can vary in their dimensions, approaches, hazards, elevation, and location, the same basic principles... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Welcome everyone, to the new member of our team…. Our cheeky little cartoon helicopter was given the name ‘Dasher’ at 5.00 pm this evening. Dasher was created by Dave Hindson, a paramedic and friend of the Charity and the naming competition was launched in our ‘Beeline’ magazine last November. We had some really great entries which we... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: CSSM
Corporate Service Supply and Manufacturing (CSSM) is happy to announce that we will be displaying Heli-Expo 2012 being held in Dallas, Tex. on February 12-14, 2012. Our staff is ready to answer any questions you may have relating to our services within the helicopter industry. CSSM provides a wide array of services to keep your... Read more
30-Jan-2012
Ron McKerlie, interim CEO of Ornge, confirmed in an interview on Friday that the previous management of Ornge posted the tender notice for the AW139 EMS interior contract “under a category that would have made it difficult for any reasonable person to find itâ€. Ornge ended up with medical interiors that are rife with problems,... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: Softtech
Softtech LLC, the maker of the Flight Vector™ family of products, is proud to announce Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters has adopted the Flight & Duty Tracker™ system into their operations at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and their Las Vegas/Boulder City operations!  Papillon employed Flight & Duty Tracker™ in early January. Softtech LLC... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: HAI
Online Registration for Education Courses closesFeb. 1, 2012. Do not miss your chance to register in advance and secure your seat in one of more than 23 education courses HAI is offering this year at HELI-EXPO. After Feb. 1, all registration is on site and based on availability. Courses will take place from Feb. 7... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: HAI
Job seekers, plan on attending HAI’s 10th annual HELI-EXPO® Job Fair, to be held Sun, Feb. 12, 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center. This is the perfect opportunity to find out about opportunities within the international helicopter industry, and to meet prospective employers who are actively recruiting! This year’s event is particularly exciting as we have... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
German operator SP Luftbild has won a contract to survey gas pipelines in the Netherlands for Gasunie, a Dutch natural gas infrastructure and transportation company operating in the Netherlands and Germany. The company’s network ranks among the largest high pressure gas pipeline grids in Europe, consisting of over 15,000 kilometres of pipeline in the Netherlands... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The ORNGE debacle goes on… Ron McKerlie, interim chief executive officer of Ornge, confirmed to the Canadian press on Friday that the previous management had quietly ordered two more AW139s with taxpayers money without any announcement either in Canada or within the helicopter industry. The pair had not physically been brought to Canada, or fitted... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Mesa County Search and Rescue have recently added a second loan helicopter to their resources, thanks to a local telecom company. Based in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa County have struck a deal with CenturyLink, the third largest telecom company in the US following its combination with QWest. CenturyLink see the donation of their... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: Troy Messenger
The Troy Sikorsky facility wasn’t immune to economic setbacks as more than 50 employees were laid off from their jobs Thursday. Sikorsky said the cuts came as part of a restructuring plan announced in October and November of last year. (see full story)... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
We’ve speculated on what Bell is doing, and we ran this story on HeliHub.com recently detailing some of the trademark applications Bell have made. But more news comes in, thanks to a tip-off from local newspaper the Dallas Fort Worth Star-Telegram (affectionally known as the Startle-gram… ) of some further trademark applications. In particular, the... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
British operator Castle Air already leases four AgustaWestland AW109E back to the manufacturer for their Operational Flight Training Centre at Newquay. Last week, Castle Air registered serial number 11084 on the British Register, having bought it from a distressed sale in Ireland. The previous owner was the Quinn Group of companies, whose boss Sean Quinn... Read more
