Civil News

Becker intercom system installed in 1000th EC135

Becker intercom system installed in 1000th EC135

8-Sep-2011Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the recent delivery by Eurocopter Germany GmbH of the 1000th EC135 to ADAC Air Rescue with a Becker Avionics digital audio and intercom system, DVCS6100, installed. The EC135 light twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter, along with the Becker DVCS have been very successful products over the last decade. ADAC Air Rescue... Read more

South Yorkshire Police annouces helicopter unit close date

South Yorkshire Police annouces helicopter unit close date

7-Sep-2011Source: The Star

South Yorkshire is to lose its own dedicated police helicopter, it has been announced.  The county will be served by helicopters based in West Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Humberside instead, with effect from January 2013 (full story)... Read more

Bristow Academy offers wildland fire orientation course

Bristow Academy offers wildland fire orientation course

7-Sep-2011Source: Bristow Academy

Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS), today announced it will offer a new course for helicopter pilots on wildland fire operations and suppression. Taught by qualified wildland fire instructors, the class is scheduled to begin October 3, 2011. Entitled “Wildland Fire Orientation for Rotary Wing Pilots,” the six-day course will give... Read more

Three more AW139s for Japanese Police

Three more AW139s for Japanese Police

7-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has signed contracts for three AW139 medium twin helicopters. These helicopters will be used by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, Nagaono Prefectural Police and Hokkaido Prefectural Police to perform multi-role law enforcement missions. The helicopters will enter... Read more

Elite to run Helitech’s heliport again

Elite to run Helitech’s heliport again

7-Sep-2011Source: Elite Helicopters

Every two years the helicopter industry gathers at Duxford Aerodrome for the Helitech Exhibition, viewing the latest aircraft and hearing the latest industry news. Once again, we are delighted to be working with the exhibition organisers, Reed Exhibitions, to co-ordinate aircraft and passenger handling for the duration of the event, from Tuesday 27 to Thursday... Read more

New CEO for Turbomeca UK

New CEO for Turbomeca UK

7-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca

As of October 1, Frédéric Fourciangue was appointed CEO of Turbomeca UK, replacing Christian Hamel , called to other functions within the Safran group.  Frédéric Fourciangue SUPAERO graduated. In 1998 he began his career at Dassault Aviation in the general direction of military support: he was project manager MCO contracts and new customer services until... Read more

New Director for Turbomeca Japan

New Director for Turbomeca Japan

7-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca

From 1 September, Guy Bonaudi became Director of Turbomeca Japan to replace Marc Lacoue , called to other duties within Turbomeca.  Guy Bonaudi graduated from university in aeronautical engineering. He has extensive experience in the helicopter industry for 35 years: he served in the French Air Force and became a field representative for Turbomeca before... Read more

New Managing Director for Turbomeca Canada

New Managing Director for Turbomeca Canada

7-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca

As of September 1, David Thibes was appointed Managing Director of Turbomeca Canada to replace Russ Spray , who maintains the position of Director of Turbomeca States.  David Thibes is a mechanical engineer aerospace graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. He has made ​​his career in Canada starting at Bombardier in 1997. He then... Read more

The Helicopter Show 2012 moves location

The Helicopter Show 2012 moves location

7-Sep-2011Source: The Helicopter Show

The Helicopter Show Ltd is pleased to announce its move to a new, purpose-built international exhibition venue with unparalleled exhibit, flying and hospitality facilities. When we first began planning The Helicopter Show (THS 12), Farnborough’s long association with the aerospace industry made it appear an obvious venue. However, after consulting with our customers and our... Read more

New helipad at world’s first Grand Prix track

New helipad at world’s first Grand Prix track

7-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Great Britain has, over the years, been instrumental in many of the world’s key inventions – the internet, jet engines, hovercraft, radio, television, steam locomotive, the flush toilet, the iPod and so the list goes on.  The country also hosted the world’s first Grand Prix in 1907, when the first banked track was completed at... Read more

SMS Success Story – Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

SMS Success Story – Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

7-Sep-2011Source: CHC

Tasked with delivering an EC225 from Aberdeen in the UK to Cabo Frio in Brazil, CHC knew the delivery of the aircraft would include a ferry flight of 9,500 nautical miles. Passing through twelve countries and using a total of 42,300 litres of fuel was a task definitely worthy of a Risk Assessment. “Some would... Read more

HAL appoints new Bangalore-based MD

HAL appoints new Bangalore-based MD

7-Sep-2011Source: HAL

Shri K Naresh Babu has taken over the vital appointment of Managing Director, Bangalore Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), today. Prior to this, he was General Manager (Planning) at HAL Corporate Office. He has taken over as Managing Director, Bangalore Complex, heading nine full-fledged Divisions including one R&D Centre, engaged in manufacture, overhaul and supply... Read more

Air Ambulance raises $1.3M from one event

Air Ambulance raises $1.3M from one event

7-Sep-2011Source: STARS

The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is pleased to announce that CEO Rescue in the Rockies for STARS raised the single largest dollar amount ever in one day for STARS with a record-breaking $1.3 million. STARS partnered with five prominent Calgary-based CEOs and dropped them in Kananaskis Country, 25 kilometres northeast of Canmore, just... Read more

Whirly-Girls scholarship applications due 1st October

Whirly-Girls scholarship applications due 1st October

7-Sep-2011Source: Whirly-Girls

Whirly-Girls International is a non-profit, educational and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation. It was founded in 1955 by Jean Ross Howard and originally consisted of 13 female helicopter pilots from France, Germany, and the United States. Any woman who has earned at least a Private certificate with a helicopter rating is... Read more

Register Update – Japan – August 2011

Register Update – Japan – August 2011

6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

Register Update – Japan – July 2011

Register Update – Japan – July 2011

6-Sep-2011Source: 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

How popular is Eurocopter’s EC135 Hermes edition?

How popular is Eurocopter’s EC135 Hermes edition?

6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Significant effort has been put into promoting the Hermes Edition of the Eurocopter EC135.  Eurocopter aimed this project at the high-end corporate market where they partnered with the French couture house to come up with a distinctive design, mainly in the aircraft’s interior – see below.  Some external features were also added, particularly the skid... Read more

Searchlight falls on police aviation during Helitech

Searchlight falls on police aviation during Helitech

6-Sep-2011Source: Helitech

Emergency response networks around the world rely on the speed and effectiveness with which helicopters can be deployed for a variety of tasks. With this in mind, rotary wing ‘Blue Light’ operations will be discussed on Thursday 29 September at the Helitech Conference. The keynote speech will be given by Alex Marshall, Hampshire Constabulary’s Chief... Read more

Register Update – Ireland – August 2011

Register Update – Ireland – August 2011

6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

Register Update – Ireland – July 2011

Register Update – Ireland – July 2011

6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

Register Update – Switzerland – August 2011

Register Update – Switzerland – August 2011

6-Sep-2011Source: 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

P&WC signs Fleet Management Program with Germany’s DRF

P&WC signs Fleet Management Program with Germany’s DRF

5-Sep-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (CSC Europe) signed a 13-year Fleet Management Program (FMP®) agreement with DRF Luftrettung of Germany for comprehensive maintenance support of its PW206B2 engines. This long-term FMP®agreement with CSC Europe provides DRF Luftrettung with expanded coverage until 2024. CSC Europe is a joint-venture between Pratt & Whitney... Read more

Register Update – Canada – August 2011

Register Update – Canada – August 2011

5-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

Register Update – Austria – August 2011

Register Update – Austria – August 2011

5-Sep-2011Source: 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

Crash victim’s husband sues Air Methods

Crash victim’s husband sues Air Methods

5-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The husband of a female patient killed in recent EMS AS350 crash has filed a lawsuit against operator Air Methods, saying the company took an unnecessary risk by flying with low fuel. Victor Tacoronte’s wife, Terry, and three other people were killed on 26th August when a LifeNet helicopter crashed near Mosby, about 20 miles... Read more

Doctor Heli loses helicopter(s) to nuclear contamination

Doctor Heli loses helicopter(s) to nuclear contamination

2-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

HeliHub.com has heard that one or more of the current Doctor Heli fleet have become contaminated by radioactive material as a result of flying too close to the Fukushima nuclear plant which had the devastating failure resulting from March’s tsunami.  After being passed as fit-to-fly by the authorities, Doctor Heli (or possibly one of their... Read more

HFI to hold golf tournament at Heli-Expo 2012

HFI to hold golf tournament at Heli-Expo 2012

2-Sep-2011Source: HFI

Register today for Helicopter Foundation International’s Third Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas! All tournament proceeds will go directly towards funding scholarships for students pursuing a career in rotorcraft. Do not miss out on this opportunity to help tomorrow’s pilots and maintenance students while enjoying a world-class golf course. Sign up... Read more

FAA proposes updating AD for Bo105LS TT straps

FAA proposes updating AD for Bo105LS TT straps

1-Sep-2011Source: FAA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-0596; Directorate Identifier 2008-SW-37-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Canada Ltd. Model BO 105 LS A-3 Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: This document proposes superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Canada Ltd.... Read more

Vanuatu asks Australia to investigate fatal H500D accident

Vanuatu asks Australia to investigate fatal H500D accident

1-Sep-2011Source: ATSB

Incident referred to is in HeliHub.com accident data at 28-Aug-11 YJ-HEL Hughes 369D South Malakula, Vanuatu (1F) On 29 August 2011, the ATSB was notified by the Vanuatu Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of an accident that occurred on the island of Maleluka, Vanuatu on 26 August 2011 and involved Hughes 369D helicopter, registered YJ-HEL. It... Read more

Scott’s Bell 47 appoints Director of Customer Support & Services

Scott’s Bell 47 appoints Director of Customer Support & Services

1-Sep-2011Source: Scott’s Bell 47

Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc., is excited to announce the addition of a new member to their leadership team, Mr. Don Maguire, as Director of Customer Support & Services effective immediately. Don brings extensive experience in the aerospace business, including over 30 years of rotorcraft experience. Don started his career in helicopter maintenance with a... Read more

Did helicopter pilot lie in drowning case?

Did helicopter pilot lie in drowning case?

1-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

A jury is currently deliberating a case in Houston were a Department of Homeland Security pilot stands accused of lying about whether he flew his helicopter low over two would-be illegal immigrants in the Rio Grande in South Texas before one of the men drowned. Surveillance video footage allegedly shows pilot James Peters flying his... Read more

Helitech celebrates 25 years with photo competition

Helitech celebrates 25 years with photo competition

1-Sep-2011Source: Helitech

This year Helitech is celebrating 25 years of supporting the rotary industry. To mark this special occasion we want to look back on highlights from across the industry, since the show began in 1986, and create a retrospective to display at Helitech 2011 from the images we collect. To be a part of this all... Read more

Aspen wins TSO approval for Evolution Synthetic Vision

Aspen wins TSO approval for Evolution Synthetic Vision

1-Sep-2011Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics announced today the Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) for Evolution Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs). Evolution Synthetic Vision is enabled by Software Version 2.4.x, which will be available upon Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval. FAA STC approval of ESV is imminent and shipment availability... Read more

FAA proposes AD for Arriel 1B engines

FAA proposes AD for Arriel 1B engines

1-Sep-2011Source: FAA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2010-0904; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-33-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arriel 1B Turboshaft Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD... Read more

Brazil lifts AW139 grounding

Brazil lifts AW139 grounding

1-Sep-2011

Flightglobal is this morning reporting that Brazil’s aviation authority ANAC has lifted its grounding on AW139s (see full story)... Read more

HeliHub.com adds worldwide helicopter tender data

HeliHub.com adds worldwide helicopter tender data

1-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

HeliHub.com is today adding worldwide data on industry tenders to its expanding website.  Covering every aspect of helicopter business opportunities across the globe in operations, maintenance, parts supply and so on.  Working with Euclid Infotech, HeliHub.com provides a facility to query up the latest 10 tenders on your given set of criteria – including geographical... Read more

Finacity and NORD/LB increase CHC securitization facility by $75M

Finacity and NORD/LB increase CHC securitization facility by $75M

1-Sep-2011Source: NORD/LB

Finacity Corporation (“Finacity”) announced today that together with Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (“NORD/LB”), it has facilitated the successful increase from $55 million to $75 million of an existing trade receivable securitization for CHC Helicopter Corporation. The program upsize involves the addition of Australian receivables combined with European receivables. About CHC Helicopter Corporation CHC Helicopter provides skilled,... Read more

Navtech names Senior Director of Sales Operations

Navtech names Senior Director of Sales Operations

1-Sep-2011Source: Navtech

Navtech Inc., a leader in flight operations software and services, has named William Rathert as Senior Director, Sales Operations.  Mr. Rathert will help direct and manage the company’s significant planned growth in North and South America. “It’s a testament to Navtech’s aggressive sales growth that we’ve attracted a professional with Bill’s track record,” said Mike... Read more

Helicopter pilot accused of attempted murder

Helicopter pilot accused of attempted murder

31-Aug-2011Source: South African Police Service

A helicopter pilot has appeared in the Pretoria magistrate court for flying and crashing a helicopter while his license was suspended. It is alleged that on the 2rd of December last year Rainier Prinsloo, whose license was suspended by the SA Civil Aviation Authority got involved in a helicopter crash at Baltimore in Limpopo. He,... Read more

LAPD tests laser-safe pilot safety glasses

LAPD tests laser-safe pilot safety glasses

31-Aug-2011Source: NoIR

At a recent trade event, NoIR Laser Company LLC presented GlareShieldâ„¢ Laser Safety glasses, which have been shown to be effective against malicious laser illuminations by pilots with the Los Angeles Police Department. In as many as 3 incidents in early July, 2011, LAPD Air Support Division helicopter crews were intentionally and maliciously illuminated or... Read more

Pawan Hans asks for helicopter import duty waiver

Pawan Hans asks for helicopter import duty waiver

31-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

In a bizarre twist, state owned Pawan Hans has asked the Indian Government (ultimately its owner) to waive customs duty on the import of new helicopters by the company.  The company is arguing that lower purchase prices can be passed on to the passengers in a more reasonable ticket price, particularly in outlying areas like... Read more

34 years for shooting at police officers and helicopter

34 years for shooting at police officers and helicopter

31-Aug-2011

A man who stole a San Diego police detective’s guns last year and used them to shoot at Escondido police two days later was sentenced to 34 years to life in prison.  (See full story)... Read more

JetNet issues July 2011 pre-owned market data

JetNet issues July 2011 pre-owned market data

31-Aug-2011Source: JetNet

JETNET LLC, the leading provider of corporate aviation information, has released July 2011 and the first seven months of 2011 statistics on pre-owned business jet, business turboprop, and helicopter markets. The 2nd half of 2011 begins with mixed signals on market recovery from both new and pre-owned fixed wing and rotary marketplaces. New aircraft deliveries are... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed in top 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Spectrum Aeromed in top 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies

31-Aug-2011Source: Spectrum Aeromed

Over the past three years, Spectrum Aeromed has grown revenue by 799.3 percent to earn the position of 433 on the 2011 Inc. 500 list, Inc. Magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The company realized revenue of $7.9 million in 2010. They have 20 full-time employees with headquarters in Fargo and client... Read more

B407 vision and lighting kits now available

B407 vision and lighting kits now available

31-Aug-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced it has received FAA approval for new vision and lighting accessory kits for Bell 407 helicopter models.  The Aeronautical Accessories branded, STC certified kits are available for immediate shipment. The new Aeronautical Accessories vision and lighting kits are available in four configurations designed to improve visibility.... Read more

American Eurocopter strengthens Sales & Marketing team

American Eurocopter strengthens Sales & Marketing team

31-Aug-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter leads the industry by providing helicopters that incorporate the latest technology and deliver the performance and reliability needed for a variety of missions. To meet industry demand and to enhance coverage of key market segments, the company announced today that it has strengthened its sales and marketing teams with seasoned industry veterans and... Read more

Obama and Putin recognise Mi-26 pilot

Obama and Putin recognise Mi-26 pilot

31-Aug-2011Source: Rostvertol

On August 19 the Mi-26T Captain of Tver Vertical-T Air Company, Mr. Valeriy Likhachev, was awarded the Order of Friendship. Recently courage and professional skills of this pilot have been appreciated even in the US White House: Barack Obama expressed his thanks through the Embassy in Washington. Mr. Valeriy Likhachev was honoured with a high... Read more

HeliHub.com files 10,000th helicopter industry news story

HeliHub.com files 10,000th helicopter industry news story

31-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

In the last week, the HeliHub.com team have filed the 10,000th news story on this website. The team’s dedication to the task, with stories sourced from all corners of the globe in our efforts to provide the industry with the best service bar none.  We run a wider range of stories than any other industry... Read more

AeroVironment introduces Shrike VTOL UAV

AeroVironment introduces Shrike VTOL UAV

31-Aug-2011Source: AeroVironment

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) today introduced its lightweight and man-portable Shrike VTOLâ„¢ unmanned aircraft system. In August 2008 AeroVironment announced the receipt of a contract from DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) to develop a portable, stealthy, persistent perch and stare (SP2S) unmanned aircraft system. Shrike VTOL represents the conclusion of this development effort. “With... Read more

PHI accuses Sikorsky of withholding S76C accident report

PHI accuses Sikorsky of withholding S76C accident report

31-Aug-2011Source: Houston Chronicle

In a court filing last Friday, PHI Inc. claims Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. withheld a report by one of its lead engineers because his analysis concluded Sikorsky’s faulty design caused its helicopter to crash near Morgan City.  (see full story)... Read more

Frasca International appoints President/CEO

Frasca International appoints President/CEO

31-Aug-2011Source: Frasca International

John Frasca has been appointed President and CEO of Frasca International, Inc. following the announcement that founder Rudy Frasca has retired from the active management of the company.  Rudy continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Frasca International. John Frasca has served as the company’s Vice President since 2003 and has... Read more

Hailstorm badly damages 18 helicopters

Hailstorm badly damages 18 helicopters

30-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

An extreme hailstorm in Germany on Friday has meant that all 18 helicopters present had to depart the event by road.  A private fly-in at the Hotel Weißer Bär (“White Bear Hotel”) in Mülheim an der Mosel turned into a disaster as the tail end of storm “Bert” brought tennis-ball size hailstones, causing extensive damage.... Read more

UTair signs MoU for 20 AW139s

UTair signs MoU for 20 AW139s

30-Aug-2011Source: AgustaWestland

Russian Helicopters (subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation) and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a planned order of 20 AW139 helicopters to be assembled in Russia. AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters have also recently announced the establishment of  HeliVert, a joint venture company which... Read more

Bristow to present at BarCap 2011 CEO Energy-Power Conference

Bristow to present at BarCap 2011 CEO Energy-Power Conference

30-Aug-2011Source: 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 Barclays Capital 2011 CEO Energy-Power Conference to be held in New York City, September 6-8, 2011. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer is scheduled to present on Thursday,... Read more

Lecture scheduled on evolution of British helicopter industry

Lecture scheduled on evolution of British helicopter industry

30-Aug-2011Source: Helicopter Museum

On 24th September, as part of Spotters Weekend, David Gibbings will be giving a daytime lecture at 11am in the Museums Lecture Room entitled THE EVOLUTION OF THE BRITISH HELICOPTER INDUSTRY including a section on the speed record and G-LYNX. There is no additional charge for the lecture, only standard museum entrance with free entry... Read more

Eurocopter Rotor – June-August 2011 edition

Eurocopter Rotor – June-August 2011 edition

30-Aug-2011Source: Eurocopter

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New Bristow analysis report released

New Bristow analysis report released

30-Aug-2011Source: Fast Market Research

New Energy research report from GlobalData is now available from Fast Market Research titled “Bristow Group Inc. (BRS) – Oil & Gas – Deals and Alliances Profile”.  A summary of its contents follows:- Bristow Group Inc. is a provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry. Bristow Group Inc. (BRS) – Oil & Gas... Read more

Mark Dobbin launches new Canadian operator

Mark Dobbin launches new Canadian operator

30-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Best known in the helicopter industry for his 17 years with CHC, where he served as Senior VP and Director, Mark Dobbin has launched new operator 3D Helicopters.  Targetting the VIP charter market from its base at St John’s, Dobbin believes that the current Newfoundland operators overlook this market while concentrating on the offshore and... Read more

UK: Helicentre Aviation prepares for 10th birthday

UK: Helicentre Aviation prepares for 10th birthday

30-Aug-2011Source: Helicentre Aviation

To celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary, Helicentre Aviation will be holding an Open Day on Saturday 10th September for all to enjoy!REGISTER HERE! We’ve really settled in to Leicester Airport since our relocation from Coventry in January last year and would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come along to help us celebrate... Read more

HAI’s Flight Instructor of the Year Award

HAI’s Flight Instructor of the Year Award

30-Aug-2011Source: 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. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The W. A. (Dub) Blessing Certified Flight Instructor of the Year... Read more

New Australia distributor for Bambi Buckets

New Australia distributor for Bambi Buckets

30-Aug-2011Source: SEI Industries

SEI Industries Ltd. announces the retirement of a dedicated and long-term sales distributor in Australia. Kevin Gosling of Gosling & Associates was SEI’s exclusive sales representative in Australia for more than 20 years. GAAM Emergency Products is the new Australian distributor for SEI’s aerial firefighting Bambi Bucket including the prescribed burning and controlled burn Fire... Read more

Wisconsin hospital opens new helipad

Wisconsin hospital opens new helipad

30-Aug-2011Source: Ministry Health Care

Leaders at Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC) have announced the new helicopter pad on the medical campus in Woodruff is complete. The announcement caps months of work and is part of the ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the care provided to area patients. The new helipad is located adjacent to the Emergency Department. The... Read more

Annual NVG conference in Dallas Sept 15-16

Annual NVG conference in Dallas Sept 15-16

29-Aug-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts

Together, Night Flight Concepts and Aviation Specialities Unlimited will present NightCon 2011 – an annual night vision conference for civil and para-public operators to be held in Dallas, Texas September 15-16. The event will provide industry professionals with an opportunity to obtain information, education, and guidance on Night Vision Goggle (NVG) implementation, operations, and maintenance... Read more

Pawan Hans wins Pilgrimage Tourism Award

Pawan Hans wins Pilgrimage Tourism Award

29-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Pawan Hans Helicopters, India’s nationally owned helicopter operator, has been awarded the Best Aviation Company Promoting Pilgrimage Tourism 2011.  The award was presented by the tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahai to R.K. Tyagi, the Managing Director of Pawan Hans, at a function organised by the travel publication “Today’s Traveller” in New Delhi last week. The... Read more

Nigeria’s NCAT to start helicopter school

Nigeria’s NCAT to start helicopter school

29-Aug-2011Source: AllAfrica

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria,  is to commence the training of rotor craft pilots in Q3.  The organisation is purchasing two B206s from Canada.  (see full story)... Read more

New Zealand’s Glacier Helicopters sold

New Zealand’s Glacier Helicopters sold

29-Aug-2011

A new owner has been announced today for Totally Tourism, including the Glacier Helicopters business once co-owned by Helicopters (NZ).  (See full story)... Read more

Sikorsky Helitech and FlightSafety to offer P&W training down under

Sikorsky Helitech and FlightSafety to offer P&W training down under

29-Aug-2011Source: Sikorsky

SHELTON, Connecticut – Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, announced today the signing of an agreement with FlightSafety International to provide maintenance training for customers in the Asia Pacific area. The three- year agreement is the first of its kind to offer Pratt & Whitney Canada Aircraft Engine maintenance... Read more

UK: Edinburgh helipad branded ‘almost useless’

UK: Edinburgh helipad branded ‘almost useless’

29-Aug-2011Source: STV

The helipad has been branded “almost useless” after it was revealed two-thirds of emergency flights are unable to land there.  The National Health Service said that locating the pad to the rear of the hospital was the only option open at the time of construction, and they are planning a replacement which could be available... Read more

Sloane Helicopters deliver UK’s third R66

Sloane Helicopters deliver UK’s third R66

29-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

UK Robinson dealer Sloane Helicopters has recently delivered the third R66 into the UK market.  Serial #0031 has been handed over to a private owner in the North East of England, who will continue to operate it on the FAA registration N4478K until EASA certification is achieved by Robinson Helicopter Co in Torrance.  At that... Read more

NTSB Vice Chairman in for second term

NTSB Vice Chairman in for second term

29-Aug-2011Source: NTSB

Christopher Hart was sworn in today for his second two-year term as NTSB vice chairman. He became a board member for the second time on August 12, 2009, and six days later was designated as vice chairman by President Obama. Vice Chairman Hart had previously served as an NTSB board member from 1990 to 1993.... Read more

Air Methods COO sells $261K of shares

Air Methods COO sells $261K of shares

29-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

NASDAQ filing this week show that COO of Air Methods Corp. Paul H Tate sells 4,000 shares of AIRM on 24th August at an average price of $65.25 a share. – total value $261,000 Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more

Rebtech adds NVG compatibility to Virginia State Police 407s

Rebtech adds NVG compatibility to Virginia State Police 407s

29-Aug-2011Source: Rebtech

As the result of a competitive bid award by the Virginia State Police Aviation Unit, REBTECH has teamed with Paradigm Aerospace Corporation (PAC) to provide the first night vision compatible cockpit and cabins for the agency’s Bell 407 helicopters.  Installation of the REBTECH night vision Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was completed at the PAC facility... Read more

PHPA alerts SoCal pilots to Long Beach NPRM

PHPA alerts SoCal pilots to Long Beach NPRM

29-Aug-2011Source: PHPA

THe PHPA has advised that… From our friends at the Southern California Airspace Users Working Group (SCAUWG):  Pilots in the Southern California area will be interested in the newly announced NPRM for the Long Beach Class C airspace.  You can see the details at:  http://www.scauwg.org/scauwg/LongBeachClassCAirspace2011Revised.html There will be public meetings in October and the NPRM... Read more

Stadium land given to expand Islamabad Heliport

Stadium land given to expand Islamabad Heliport

29-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Pakistan government has reportedly decided to expand the Islamabad heliport by cutting short the size of a cricket stadium planned nearby several years ago, reports local news website Dawn.com.  The transfer of 8 acres (3.24 hectares) has been approved by the Capital Development Authority according to an official requesting anonymity, with the reason given... Read more

Air Methods AS350B2 down in Missouri, 4 killed

Air Methods AS350B2 down in Missouri, 4 killed

27-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Around 7pm local time on Friday evening, an Air Methods AS350B2 crashed in an open field killing the 58-year old female patient and three male crew.  As with all helicopter accidents and incidents this is recorded in our Safety pages.  The helicopter was operated in the colours of LifeNet. For more information on this specific... Read more

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