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Seychelles: Zil Air to add R44 Clipper II to fleet

Seychelles: Zil Air to add R44 Clipper II to fleet

2-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Seychelles operator Zil Air has confirmed an order for a Robinson R44 Clipper II, due in service by December 2011.  The new helicopter will enable Zil Air to provide cost effective services for entry level clients, be it couples requiring transfers, business island transfers, or visitors wishing to enjoy scenic flights and excursions.  This will... Read more

Bell subsidiary to “exclusively distribute” B429 barrier filter spares

Bell subsidiary to “exclusively distribute” B429 barrier filter spares

2-May-2011Source: Bell

Aeronautical Accessories is pleased to announce that it has exclusive distributor rights on the Bell 429 Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) spares and replacement parts.  Manufactured by Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. the barrier filters are installed on the aircraft at Bell Helicopter’s Mirabel, Quebec commercial assembly facility. The 429 IBF,... Read more

World Helicopters acquires Bond Aviation Group for €300m

World Helicopters acquires Bond Aviation Group for €300m

2-May-2011Source: World Helicopters

Bond Aviation Group becomes an integral part of World Helicopters, together with the Inaer Helicopter Company and Australian Helicopters. Creates the world leader in the emergency helicopter services industry. Creates a leading player in the international oil and gas helicopter services industry. World Helicopters will operate ca. 360 aircrafts (rotary and fixed wing). World Helicopters,... Read more

Register Update – Switzerland – April 2011

Register Update – Switzerland – April 2011

2-May-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

Uniflight adds EC145 to approvals list

Uniflight adds EC145 to approvals list

2-May-2011Source: Uniflight

Uniflight has recently announced the addition of the EC145 model type aircraft to its extensive list of American Eurocopter Service Center designations.  The company is also authorized to perform maintenance under the service center agreement for the EC120, AS350, AS355, BO105, BK117, and EC135 model type aircraft.  Based in Grand Prairie, Texas with locations in... Read more

Midlands Air Ambulance seeks past patients for 20th anniversary plans

Midlands Air Ambulance seeks past patients for 20th anniversary plans

2-May-2011Source: Midlands Air Ambulance

Were you or someone you know airlifted by the Air Ambulance back in the 1990’s or early 2000’s? If so, we would like to share your story Midlands Air Ambulance wants to trace people we have rescued in the past to help mark our 20th anniversary this year. The Charity was originally founded as Air... Read more

India’s State of Assam says ‘no’ to single-engine helicopters

India’s State of Assam says ‘no’ to single-engine helicopters

2-May-2011Source: Assam Tribune

Assam Government has expressed its reservations on availing services of single-engine choppers for any of its future trips. Spokesperson Rockybul Hussain said that the State Government would now be “very cautious and selective” in chartering aircraft... Read more

Gulf Helicopters to add nine to fleet by 2015

Gulf Helicopters to add nine to fleet by 2015

1-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Gulf Helicopters have announced plans to invest about 500M Qatari Riyals on new aircraft over the next four years – approx US $137.4M in today’s money.  In parent company Gulf International Services’ five-year business plan released this week, they state that nine new helicopters would join their fleet by 2015 and that they expected demand... Read more

Dept of Interior and US Forest Service close La Grande Airtanker Base

Dept of Interior and US Forest Service close La Grande Airtanker Base

1-May-2011Source: US Forest Service

The La Grande Airtanker Base is closed due to significant damage to various taxi routes including the apron.  The Airtanker Base shall remain closed to all airtanker operations until repairs are completed. Forest and Regional Fire and Aviation staff consulted with the National Aviation staff prior to closing the Airtanker Base. A portion of the... Read more

India’s State of Meghalaya suspends Pawan Hans

India’s State of Meghalaya suspends Pawan Hans

1-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Media reports are saying that the Indian state of Meghalaya, in the north east of the country, have suspended Pawan Hans helicopter services in the state with immediate effect.  This follows the crash of one of their Mi-17s on 19th April killing 17, and controversy surrounding one of their new AS350B3s which was reported missing... Read more

The Helicopter Line accepts New Zealand SAR award

The Helicopter Line accepts New Zealand SAR award

1-May-2011Source: Timaru Herald

Search and rescue operations in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park have been part of the Helicopter Line’s role for more than 30 years.  Lead pilot Tony Delaney accepted the New Zealand SAR certificate of achievement on Thursday at a reception in Wellington marking the achievement.... Read more

FAA announces additional actions as part of ATC review

FAA announces additional actions as part of ATC review

1-May-2011Source: FAA

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt announced additional management changes and other actions today as part of the FAA’s comprehensive review of the air traffic control system. Three veteran FAA managers will be repositioned to assume oversight of critical air traffic roles: Walt Cochran will oversee Terminal Operations, where he will be responsible for all... Read more

Ohio sheriff envisions new regional aviation unit

Ohio sheriff envisions new regional aviation unit

1-May-2011Source: Columbus Dispatch

Marion County Sheriff Tim Baileywill pitch his aviation unit idea to the first of several groups of sheriffs from Ohio’s other 87 counties during May... Read more

Neighbours foil helipad in Australian town of Belrose

Neighbours foil helipad in Australian town of Belrose

1-May-2011Source: Manly Daily

Redisdes of Belrose have been successful in stopping a helipad being built in their quiet suburb.  A Linden Ave resident had sought permission to build a helipad and helicopter hangar on the property for up to seven flights a week.... Read more

Becker Avionics signs Japanese dealer

Becker Avionics signs Japanese dealer

1-May-2011Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics, a leading provider of communication, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications, has announced that it has entered into a dealer agreement with Mainami Kuko Service Co., Ltd., a Japanese trading company, which sells aircraft parts and avionics systems to Japanese Governmental, Airlines and General aviation customers. Markus... Read more

World’s most famous SAR pilot gets married

World’s most famous SAR pilot gets married

29-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Great Britain’s Prince William gets married today to Catherine Middleton in a ceremony which is expected to be watched on TV by one quarter of the world’s population – one and a half billion viewers.  Staggering numbers.  Very few countries come anywhere near to challenging the Brits in the level of pomp and circumstance that... Read more

World Food Programme organize Helicopter SMS work shop in Dubai

World Food Programme organize Helicopter SMS work shop in Dubai

29-Apr-2011Source: World Food Programme

The rising demand on the Helicopter Sector as being  one of the safest, fastest and most versatile transportation method, improving the safety standards where practical is an urge and responding to that the World Food programme Aviation Safety Unite – Sharjah office and as a continuing effort to improve safety standard is organizing: WFP Helicopter... Read more

India: Helicop Aviation sponsors helicopter pilot training

India: Helicop Aviation sponsors helicopter pilot training

29-Apr-2011Source: Helicop Aviation

Helicop Aviation is conducting an aptitude test for all those aspiring to be Helicopter Pilots on the 6th of May 2011 at Bangalore. Those achieving 95% and above would be sponsored to the pilot training schools in Hawaii or Philippians. Depending on the scores students would be eligible for up to 100% free scholarship. Eligibility... Read more

Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency orders an AW139

Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency orders an AW139

29-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of Japan has signed a contract for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions. The helicopter is due to be delivered... Read more

Aspen Avionics honored by New Mexico Business Weekly Technology Award

Aspen Avionics honored by New Mexico Business Weekly Technology Award

29-Apr-2011Source: Aspen Avionics

John Uczekaj, Aspen’s President and CEO, and Peter Lyons, Aspen’s co-founder and Vice President of Product Management, are recognized today by New Mexico Business Weekly’s annual Who’s Who in Technology award. The ceremony will pay tribute to 28 honorees selected by a panel of local technology veterans. “At Aspen we work hard to stay on the... Read more

JetNet to launch two new products at EBACE 2011

JetNet to launch two new products at EBACE 2011

29-Apr-2011

JETNET LLC, the market-leading aircraft research and information provider, will feature two major product/service offerings, JETNET iQ and JETNET CRM, at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), May 17-19, 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. 2011 marks JETNET’s 10th consecutive appearance at EBACE, indicative of its recognition of Europe’s significance within the business aviation... Read more

UK: Great North Air Ambulance prepares for third N2 Dauphin

UK: Great North Air Ambulance prepares for third N2 Dauphin

29-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Great North Air Ambulance is to add a third Dauphin to their fleet, a move that has been expected for some time but did not previously have a time frame.  The news comes as their maintenance provider, Multiflight at Leeds, registers an N2 Dauphin in the same sequence of registrations.  Great North currently operates G-NHAA... Read more

Weststar signs offshore contracts worth US $1.4 Billion

Weststar signs offshore contracts worth US $1.4 Billion

28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

In Malaysia, Weststar Aviation Services has signed contracts with five major oil and gas industry organisations to provide them with helicopter support for the next 10 years.  The deals are worth an estimated RM4.2 billion (US $1.4 billion) Group MD Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim said the company will fly for Petronas Carigali, ExxonMobil... Read more

No rent or lease, DGCA gives 30 acres free to Pawan Hans

No rent or lease, DGCA gives 30 acres free to Pawan Hans

28-Apr-2011Source: Indian Express

Local controversy surrounds the transfer of 30 acres of land between two organisations owned by the Indian Government.  Pawan Hans plans a heliport and maintenance base on the site.... Read more

Man who fired at sheriff’s helicopter gets 12½ years in prison

Man who fired at sheriff’s helicopter gets 12½ years in prison

28-Apr-2011Source: Orlando Sentinel

Jason Dennis McGuire, 27, was convicted on charges of attempted destruction of an aircraft, possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony, and for using a firearm during a violent crime.... Read more

Pro Star Aviation announces WAAS LP/LPV Monitor for S76

Pro Star Aviation announces WAAS LP/LPV Monitor for S76

28-Apr-2011Source: Pro Star Aviation

Pro Star Aviation announced receiving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amendment approval to its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) number SR00287BO, adding the Multi-Mission Management System (MMMS) version of the UNS-1Fw and UNS-1Lw Navigation Computer Units (NCU) allowing S-76A models equipped with a Honeywell SPZ7000 Digital FCS to fly single pilot IFR and approaches up to a... Read more

FAA knew controllers nap, ignored fatigue issue

FAA knew controllers nap, ignored fatigue issue

28-Apr-2011Source: CNN

“The Federal Aviation Administration is well aware that air traffic controllers have been falling asleep every week at each and every air traffic control facility in the nation for at least 30 years — and they still are.” reports CNN... Read more

Bell assigned patent for “Automatic Velocity Control System for Aircraft”

Bell assigned patent for “Automatic Velocity Control System for Aircraft”

28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

United States Patent no. 7,931,238, issued on April 26, was assigned to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Fort Worth, Texas). “Automatic Velocity Control System for Aircraft” was invented by Kenneth E. Builta (Euless, Texas) and Kynn J. Schulte (Arlington, Texas). According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: “A flight control system... Read more

Sikorsky assigned payload retention system patent

Sikorsky assigned payload retention system patent

28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,931,428) developed by Brandon L. Stille, Cheshire, Conn., for an “aircraft payload retention system for interior loads.” The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: “An aircraft payload retention system includes a cable, a brake assembly, a hollow crushable member... Read more

Students get hands-on lesson from Carolina LifeCare

Students get hands-on lesson from Carolina LifeCare

28-Apr-2011Source: WPDE NewsChannel 15

“We actually bring in the aircraft and let them take a look at it, let them see how to operate around it, and that way when they go out into the field and they’re taking care of patients in the streets, they’ll know the basics on how to get us in safely and how to... Read more

Air Methods to report Q1 results after market close on May 5

Air Methods to report Q1 results after market close on May 5

28-Apr-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 after the close of the market on Thursday, May 5, 2011. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more

JetNet announces Global Business Aviation Summit

JetNet announces Global Business Aviation Summit

28-Apr-2011Source: JetNet

JETNET LLC, the world leader in aviation market intelligence, announced its first Global Business Aviation Summit, to be held June 6-7, 2011 in New York City. The theme of this content-rich conference is “Igniting Ideas. Provoking Change.” The Summit is the first to be organized under the auspices of JETNET iQ, JETNET’s forecasting and premium... Read more

Discovery Air announces Can$30M public offering

Discovery Air announces Can$30M public offering

28-Apr-2011Source: Discovery Air

Discovery Air Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with GMP Securities L.P. (the “Underwriter”) pursuant to which the Underwriter has agreed to purchase $30 million principal amount of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (“Convertible Debentures”) at a price of $1,000 per debenture. Discovery Air has also granted the Underwriter an over-allotment option... Read more

Liberty Helicopters and Analar Corp relocate to HHI Heliport

Liberty Helicopters and Analar Corp relocate to HHI Heliport

28-Apr-2011Source: HHI Heliport

Liberty Helicopters, operator of the largest helicopter sightseeing and charter fleet in metropolitan New York, is moving to the new Helo Holdings Inc. (HHI) Heliport at Kearny, New Jersey, beginning today, April 26th. Liberty is bringing eight helicopters to the new facility as well as its corporate administration, accounting and maintenance functions. Chris Vellios, Chief... Read more

Updated Ka62 will have Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engines

Updated Ka62 will have Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engines

27-Apr-2011Source: Turbomeca

Russian Helicopters, JSC and French Turbomeca (Safran group), have signed contracts for the supply of at least 308 Turbomeca Ardiden 3G turbo shaft engines to be installed on the updated Ka-62 helicopter. This announcement follows the ‘protocol of intentions’ contract signed on 21 February 2010, outlining the development and delivery of the Safran engines for... Read more

Scott’s Bell 47, Inc. opens new facility

Scott’s Bell 47, Inc. opens new facility

27-Apr-2011Source: Scott’s Bell 47

Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47), newly established OEM for the Model 47 helicopter, today confirmed their move into a new facility sized for their expanding team of employees. The 8,000 sq ft facility was upgraded in March/April to accommodate an expanded design, supply chain & quality assurance team and with an eye to their... Read more

ATP Navigator Online is a 2010 Webbie Award winner

ATP Navigator Online is a 2010 Webbie Award winner

27-Apr-2011Source: ATP

This year the ATP Navigator® online system was an award winner for a Flight Global Webbie Award in the category of “Best Use of Digital Technology.” We would like to thank Flight Global for creating and hosting the aviation Webbie Awards that celebrate the best and brightest in aviation websites and their social media activities.... Read more

Airmed 2011 moves static and aerial displays to Dunsfold

Airmed 2011 moves static and aerial displays to Dunsfold

27-Apr-2011Source: Airmed

It has been confirmed that the final day of the Airmed World Congress will now take place at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey rather than as previously advertised at Shoreham Airport. The Aviation Day is planned to include a host of rotary and fixed wing aircraft both on the ground and in the air and... Read more

EADS North America names new director

EADS North America names new director

27-Apr-2011Source: EADS North America

The EADS North America Board of Directors has confirmed the board appointment of Ike Skelton, who most recently served for 34 years as a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Skelton’s Congressional career culminated in the role of chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, in which capacity he served from 2007 to 2011. “Ike Skelton has... Read more

Bellevue council OK’s downtown helicopter landings

Bellevue council OK’s downtown helicopter landings

27-Apr-2011Source: Seattle Times

The Bellevue City Council voted to allow helicopters to land on top of a 19-story downtown building.... Read more

AvidAir receives FAA approval for new carbonfibre composite lining for RR250-C20/B compressor cases

AvidAir receives FAA approval for new carbonfibre composite lining for RR250-C20/B compressor cases

27-Apr-2011Source: AvidAir

AvidAir International (www.avidair.com) is one of only six companies world-wide that provides RR250 Compressor Case repair and overhaul (R&O) and has recently been granted Federal Aviation Administration approval to provide its new patent-pending Carbon Fiber Composite Lining to the industry. Craig Rookstool, President and CEO for AvidAir notes that this is a new Carbon Fiber... Read more

Professional Aviation Associates named Stratoflex and PPG distributor

Professional Aviation Associates named Stratoflex and PPG distributor

27-Apr-2011Source: Professional Aviation Associates

Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced it recently signed an agreement with Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Stratoflex Products Division to be an Authorized Stratoflex Hose Distributor. Professional Aviation has a long relationship with Stratoflex, manufacturing Technical Standard Order (TSO) hoses as a sub-distributor for Parker for the last 18 years. Professional Aviation’s current hose... Read more

Pawan Hans rejects allegations about airworthiness of fleet

Pawan Hans rejects allegations about airworthiness of fleet

26-Apr-2011Source: Domain-B

Under the spotlight, state-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL), has rubbished allegations made by the Arunachal Pradesh state government about the airworthiness of its fleet.... Read more

UK: Capital Air Services reports 2010 is best ever

UK: Capital Air Services reports 2010 is best ever

26-Apr-2011Source: Corporate Jet Investor

Michael Hampton, managing director of Capital Air Services reports that after 2009, an awful year for the company, there has been a spectacular turnaround in 2010 with business increasing by some 60% in 2010.... Read more

India appoints committee of inquiry for fatal accident at Tawang

India appoints committee of inquiry for fatal accident at Tawang

26-Apr-2011Source: Indian Press Information Bureau

The Government has appointed a Committee of Inquiry headed by Air Marshal (Retd.) P.P. Rajkumar to Inquire into the circumstances of accident of Pawan Hans helicopter at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on April 19, 2011. The Committee comprises following members: Air Commodore (Retd.) Rai Krishan              – Member Wing Commander (Retd.) Rabinder Singh      – Member Shri... Read more

FAA approves Dart LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412

FAA approves Dart LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412

26-Apr-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce that they have received FAA certification for their Cargo Mirror mounted LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412 model of aircraft. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. DART LED Pulse Lights install easily on any DART Dual Cargo Mirror and provide excellent forward conspicuity for all Medium Bell... Read more

Russia set to relax rules on foreign ownership of operators

Russia set to relax rules on foreign ownership of operators

25-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The current 49% limit on shareholdings in Russian air operators is set to be relaxed, with representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Economy, Rosaviatsia and law enforcement agencies meetin to discuss possible changes to article 61 in the “Air Code” legislation. The Ministry of Economy have declined to comment on the situation, and... Read more

Western Australian Police’s new 365N3 will not be ready for CHOGM

Western Australian Police’s new 365N3 will not be ready for CHOGM

25-Apr-2011Source: The West Australian

The spokesman said they were confident that three helicopters would be provided by other law enforcement agencies to supplement the current police helicopter, adding that the new AS365N3 had been ordered in May last year, before the dates were finalised for October’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth.... Read more

Del Sol Medical Center installs helipad

Del Sol Medical Center installs helipad

25-Apr-2011Source: El Paso Inc

After a year-long approval process, Del Sol Medical Center’s newly constructed helipad is open to air ambulances.  A grand opening celebration will be held Tuesday.... Read more

New Montana law allows CareFlight memberships

New Montana law allows CareFlight memberships

25-Apr-2011Source: Clark Fork Chronicle

The 62nd Montana Legislature passed a bill, signed by Governor Brian Schweitzer on April 22, allowing consumers to purchase membership subscriptions for private, life-saving air ambulance services, including Missoula-based CareFlight... Read more

FAA to hold Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Industry Day on 3rd May

FAA to hold Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Industry Day on 3rd May

25-Apr-2011Source: FAA

The FAA Aeronautical Information Management group (AIM) is hosting a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Industry Day. NOTAM Industry Day is an event where AIM shares the latest modernization efforts in aeronautical information. There will be a variety of presenters and time will be given for questions and answers to highlight the progress in modernizing the NOTAM... Read more

US Dept of Homeland Security implements new National Terrorism Advisory System

US Dept of Homeland Security implements new National Terrorism Advisory System

25-Apr-2011Source: US Dept of Homeland Security

(April 20) Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today will announce the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)—a robust terrorism advisory system that provides timely information to the public about credible terrorist threats and replaces the former color-coded alert system. As part of today’s announcement, Secretary Napolitano will... Read more

REACH Air Medical Services appoints CFO

REACH Air Medical Services appoints CFO

25-Apr-2011Source: REACH Air Medical Services

REACH Air Medical Services LLC announces the hiring of D. Brian Karr as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Karr will direct all finance, treasury, funding and accounting functions to assure the success of current and future business strategies for REACH. “REACH is pleased to welcome Brian Karr to our senior management team,” said Jim Adams, CEO... Read more

LAPD helicopter may have been fired on twice

LAPD helicopter may have been fired on twice

25-Apr-2011Source: LA Times

Los Angeles Police Department is investigating reports that a police helicopter struck by gunfire Sunday morning was fired on by more than one group of suspects.... Read more

Uni-Solar photovoltaics installed on Eurocopter Logistics Center

Uni-Solar photovoltaics installed on Eurocopter Logistics Center

25-Apr-2011Source: United Solar

United Solar, a leading global manufacturer of lightweight, flexible thin-film solar modules and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices (Nasdaq:ENER), announced the completion of a 1.1 megawatt (MW) solar power system on the rooftop of a logistics center in Marignane, France. The facility will be used by Eurocopter, a subsidiary of EADS, a... Read more

AC-U-KWIK is now available for Garmin aviation portables

AC-U-KWIK is now available for Garmin aviation portables

25-Apr-2011Source: Garmin

If you were like me when Garmin announced the availability of AC-U-KWIKyou were thinking “AC-U-WHAT!?” Well, after taking a look at the press release the light bulb has come on, and if you were thinking the same thing maybe it’s time for a second look. If you are familiar with current Garmin products you know... Read more

Indianapolis PD close to selling MD600 and restart ops with B206A

Indianapolis PD close to selling MD600 and restart ops with B206A

24-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Local press reports suggest that Indianapolis Police are close to selling their MD600 with an overseas buyer inspecting it around now.  This aviation unit ceased operations in October 2009 under budgetary pressure, putting its MD600 flagship, two Hughes 300s and an early Bell 206A into storage.  A report in July 2010 cited public safety officials... Read more

UK: Sister company of PremiAir Aviation and Battersea HP in administration

UK: Sister company of PremiAir Aviation and Battersea HP in administration

23-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Two banks – Lloyds and Barclays – have called in administrators Ernst & Young on Von Essen Hotels Ltd after the company failed to make interest payments on its £250m debt.  The company owns 26 luxury hotels in UK and France, including some of the finest stately homes and castles in the country including Thornbury... Read more

Eurocopter Holding and Vector Aerospace mail bid materials

Eurocopter Holding and Vector Aerospace mail bid materials

23-Apr-2011Source: Eurocopter

Paris, France and Toronto, Canada – April 21st, 2011 Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS (EUR:EAD) and Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX:RNO) a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, are pleased to announce that the formal bid circular in respect of the offer by 7762798 Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eurocopter Holding, to... Read more

Southeast Aerospace becomes an Approved Vendor for Sikorsky

Southeast Aerospace becomes an Approved Vendor for Sikorsky

23-Apr-2011Source: Southeast Aerospace

Following an extensive, detailed and rigorous three-day audit by Sikorsky Quality Assurance personnel, SEA’s quality system was found to meet Sikorsky’s stringent quality requirements. Sikorsky’s approval also establishes SEA as an approved vendor for all United Technologies subsidiaries. United Technologies’ vendor approval will enable Southeast Aerospace to directly support Sikorsky in completion and modification of... Read more

FAA Safety Teams holding “Going Beyond Preflight” seminars

FAA Safety Teams holding “Going Beyond Preflight” seminars

23-Apr-2011Source: FAA

GA pilots know that a proper preflight is always a crucial part of a safe flight. But, for many pilots the preflight inspection cliché of “kick the tires and light the fires” is a difficult one to shake. There is the strong tendency to fall victim to complacency, especially when dealing with an aircraft you... Read more

HeliRussia announces program for Round Table on Simulator Training

HeliRussia announces program for Round Table on Simulator Training

21-Apr-2011Source: HeliRussia

(automated translation from Russian) Dear Colleagues, We invite you to participate in the roundtable training technologies – a reserve to improve aviation safety, which will be held May 20 at the Crocus Expo at the IV International Exhibition HeliRussia 2011. The organizers of the roundtable: “The Association of the helicopter industry,” TSESAT Federal State Unitary... Read more

$1000 report analyses four helicopter manufacturers (and mis-spells one!)

$1000 report analyses four helicopter manufacturers (and mis-spells one!)

21-Apr-2011Source: Reportlinker

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:  Comparative SWOT Analysis – Key Global Helicopter Makers – Eurocopter, Augusta Westland, Bell, Sikorsky This comparative SWOT analysis report provides key insights into the strategic business aspects of these 4 leading Global Helicopter Manufacturers based on a comprehensive assessment of their strategies... Read more

GE Aviation breaks ground for new $51M R&D base in Ohio

GE Aviation breaks ground for new $51M R&D base in Ohio

21-Apr-2011Source: GEAE

GE Aviation broke ground today on its new Electrical Power Integrated Systems Research and Development Center (EPISCENTER) on the University of Dayton campus in Dayton, Ohio. The $51 million center will be built on about eight acres on the University of Dayton’s campus on River Park Drive. “GE’s new R & D center will be... Read more

Discovery Air clears debt to senior officer of Great Slave Helicopters

Discovery Air clears debt to senior officer of Great Slave Helicopters

21-Apr-2011Source: Discovery Air

Discovery Air Inc. (“Discovery Air” or the “Corporation”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) to repay approximately $13.5 million in aggregate debt owed by the Corporation to a senior officer of Discovery Air and a senior officer of Great Slave Helicopters Ltd. (“Great Slave”, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation) (the “Related... Read more

HAI co-sponsors NBAA North East Safety Symposium

HAI co-sponsors NBAA North East Safety Symposium

21-Apr-2011Source: HAI

HAI is co-sponsoring the NBAA North East Safety Symposium Thurs., May 19 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at TAC Air in Windsor Locks, Conn. The safety program is geared toward Airports, FBOs and Helicopter crews. Hear professionals discuss: WILDLIFE STRIKE AVOIDANCE and WILDLIFE MITIGATION RAMP and FBO SAFETY MISSION SAFETY AIRCRAFT INTERDICTION Presentations will be made... Read more

HFI Pilot Choice Awards—Your Vote Counts!

HFI Pilot Choice Awards—Your Vote Counts!

21-Apr-2011Source: HFI

Time to lend a hand to Helicopter Foundation International! Late last month, Lightspeed Aviation Foundation sent notification that HFI had been selected as one of 20 ‘finalists’ for the 2011 Pilot Choice Awards and designated gifting program. A formal announcement was made at the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-in & Expo in Lakeland, Fla. on... Read more

Aviation lawyers Gates and Partners opening new Dubai office

Aviation lawyers Gates and Partners opening new Dubai office

21-Apr-2011Source: Gates and Partners

The international aviation and commercial law firm Gates and Partners announce the opening of its new office in Dubai as soon as regulatory formalities are completed and the recruitment of new partners  Jim Edmunds and Anthony Frances who are joining the firm from the Dubai office of Clyde and Co. Senior Partner Sean Gates said... Read more

Trans Aero Helicopter Services to move from WY to CO

Trans Aero Helicopter Services to move from WY to CO

21-Apr-2011Source: Reporter Herald

A Wyoming-based utility helicopter service that operates a fleet of 19 aircraft will relocate to the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport, bringing with it 30 new jobs. See also http://www.transaeroheli.com... Read more

StarterGenerator.com expands inventory by ‘Going Green’

StarterGenerator.com expands inventory by ‘Going Green’

21-Apr-2011Source: StarterGenerator.com

StarterGenerator.com® has announced the recent expansion of our starter generator LRU inventory resulting from multiple aftermarket purchases. Leveraging the global reach of the internet and our product specific brand, StarterGenerator.com® is a leading buyer and recycler of light turbine fixed wing and helicopter starter generators for civil aircraft, manufactured by companies including Goodrich (Lear Siegler,... Read more

FAA approves Dart’s automatic door openers for B206 series and 407

FAA approves Dart’s automatic door openers for B206 series and 407

21-Apr-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce that they have received FAA certification for their Automatic Door Opener Kits for the Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 models of aircraft. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. The DART Automatic Door Opener Kits feature sturdy gas springs. Door opening and closing is assisted by the action of... Read more

SkyBooks now supports Mi-8s and Mi-17s

SkyBooks now supports Mi-8s and Mi-17s

20-Apr-2011Source: SkyBooks

SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and affiliate of Bell Helicopter, announced the expansion of its electronic maintenance tracking capability for Russian Mi helicopters. SkyBOOKS now provides maintenance tracking coverage for the MI-8 and MI-17 series helicopters to meet the ever expanding needs of its global customer base. “SkyBOOKS allows customers to spend... Read more

Dart to exclusively distribute All Metals maintenance products

Dart to exclusively distribute All Metals maintenance products

20-Apr-2011Source: Dart Helicopter Services

DART, a global leader in design, development and distribution of helicopter components and accessories that enhance flight safety, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, has completed an exclusive distribution agreement with All Metal Maintenance Stands (MS). The new agreement enables DART to exclusively distribute All Metal’s comprehensive line of custom made aircraft maintenance stands & hangar... Read more

AgustaWestland develops innovative iPad training with GL Studio

AgustaWestland develops innovative iPad training with GL Studio

20-Apr-2011Source: DISTI

AgustaWestland is currently developing an innovative mobile application for aviation training. Through the GL Studio iDevices Toolkit, DiSTI has been supporting AgustaWestland’s development. Beginning with the iPad, AgustaWestland is developing a range of mobile applications to improve the flexibility and effectiveness of training media within its courses. By leveraging this next generation of hardware and... Read more

Bristow wins 2011 NOIA Safety-in-Seas award

Bristow wins 2011 NOIA Safety-in-Seas award

20-Apr-2011Source: NOIA

Washington, DC – Bristow Group was awarded the 2011 National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Safety in Seas Award today, recognizing their outstanding contribution to the safety of life offshore for energy workers through their “Target Zero” program of training and safety tracking. Bristow’s award-winning nomination was selected by a blue-ribbon panel of judges from the... Read more

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