16-Aug-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters reports second quarter results for the period from April to June 2010 inclusive... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: NewsWest9
“Our helicopter pad will allow us to transport patients quickly, and while there are others in the area, ours is unique in the area that requires service,” Odessa Regional Medical Center’s Levi Stone said... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: Donaldson
Inlet Barrier Filters (IBF) from Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, are enhancing the safety and effectiveness of helicopter operations in one of the world’s most difficult and extreme flying environments. Both Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty, important... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to welcome Stan Rose as HAI Director of Safety. Having been involved in the helicopter industry for more than 40 years, Rose brings a wealth of experience to the role. Rose began his career as a U.S. Army pilot in Vietnam, and later attended the Maintenance Officer/Test Pilot Course with the U.S.... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: Times Argus
HeliHub.com accident page for this accident is at https://www.helihub.com/2009/06/07/7-jun-09-n162ry-rotorway-exec-162-berlin-us-vermont/... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: AVE
The Ka-226T has a maximum takeoff weight of 4 tons with a payload of 1.45 tons Maximum altitude – 7,5 thousand meters Maximum speed helicopter is 230 km / h.... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: Rotorcraft Support
On Oct. 14, Rotorcraft Support, Inc. (RSI) will once again sponsor its annual helicopter-specific IA Renewal Seminar. This is 11th year for this Federal Aviation Administration-sanctioned event, which is the only FAA-sanctioned symposium designed exclusively for the IA technician whose daily assignments deal with the maintenance of the light and medium helicopters. Last year 180... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: LA Times
The co-founder of one of the nation’s largest helicopter services companies takes his love of flying into varied markets such as aerial filming and medical transportation.... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: BBC
The laser was directed at the cockpit of Cheshire Constabulary’s aircraft as it flew over Winsford on Wednesday night, police said.... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced changes to the regulation of permit to fly ex-military aircraft. Following a number of incidents and accidents involving ex-military aircraft over recent years, the CAA is taking steps to clarify the purposes for which ex-military aircraft can be operated. The CAA is therefore acting to remind the... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: Robinson
Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), officially announced on August 10, 2010 that he has resigned as President and Chairman of the Board. Robinson intended to retire on his 80th birthday in January, 2010 but elected to postpone his retirement until the design of the R66 Turbine was complete. With R66 production underway... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: The News & Advance
Centra’s new EC135 replaces the Virginia State Police’s MedFlight III service. Centra opted out of that arrangement following a change in Medicare policy that meant Centra needed an upgraded flight certificate from the FAA... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: ACCT
-The Association of Critical Care Transport (ACCT) and Satellite Technologies International (STI) are pleased to announce that LifeFlight Eagle in Kansas City, Mo., won the bid for an STI helicopter GPS approach system in an online silent auction. STI donated the system to ACCT for use as an auction item to help raise funds for... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: Aviation News
HAL is coming to the defense of its flagship rotary-wing aircraft, the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter, following a critical report from India’s Comptroller and Auditor General.... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: Irish Independent
The group is also in negotiations with its lenders over a multi-billion euro refinancing, while insurance arm Quinn Direct is now in administration.... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: JSSI
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, continues to focus on expanding JSSI’s presence in Latin America with an exceptional team of industry professionals and additional repair facility agreements. JSSI (LABACE Booth # 2005) has thousands of aircraft engines, airframes and APUs enrolled... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: AM News
All of the Air Evac Lifeteam pilots who take off from the base at Danville-Boyle County Airport are now equipped with night vision goggles.... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: St.Vincent Health
August 12, 2010 INDIANAPOLIS – Today, St.Vincent Health officials announced a new integration agreement with PHI Air Medical. The agreement enhances the hospital system’s ONE Call Transfer service and creates a new critical care transport brand – St.Vincent StatFlight. St.Vincent StatFlight has four air ambulances and bases located in Anderson, Danville, North Vernon and West... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: Xtreme ALSE
Xtreme ALSE has provided Hillsboro Aviation with six Alpha Eagle flight helmets, one of the most state of the art flight helmets on the market. Hillsboro Aviation’s pilots and instructors will use these helmets throughout the entire external load training course. The helmets help to increase the level of safety and comfort during training and... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: Merkur
Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann announced that the unit would move from Munich airport to Oberschleissheim – although the town hall representatives there were apparently surprised by the decision.... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: 27 East
The FAA announced that it has received more than 1,000 comments from residents and helicopter operators, that it will have to delay putting the new rules into effect until they can all be reviewed.... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: Mercury News
A officer and helicopter pilot with the California Highway Patrol will be honored by the state Senate for their role rescuing a woman from the rushing Walnut Creek waterway... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
MONTREAL, August 12, 2010 – Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fundâ€) (TSX: CHL.UN) announced today its monthly distribution of $0.091875 per unit covering the period of August 1 to August 31, 2010, will be paid on September 15, 2010 to unitholders of record at the close of business August 31, 2010. Through Canadian Helicopters Limited,... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: Osthessen News
The EC135 operated by DRF from Suhli in Germany as “Christoph 60” flew a total of 480 missions in January to June 2010... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: News24
Kamov Ka32 registered ZS-RRI features in photo accompanying article. Second helicopter mentioned, and likely to be sister ship ZS-PXU [file photo]... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: Zephyr International
Zephyr International LLC offers a Non Destructive Inspection (NDT) system for rescue hoist wire ropes. The MagSens TM system provides the capability to measure and record defects in the rescue hoist cable and to provide a permanent record of the cable’s structural integrity. Rescue hoist cable is technically wire rope, but we use the terms... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker announced the latest release of their innovative LIFE CYCLE COST 2010 Volume II. The most comprehensive aircraft budget and financial analysis tool available, LIFE CYCLE COST from Conklin & de Decker, provides extensive ownership and operating cost data for more than 375 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft. The LIFE CYCLE... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: NZ Herald
The new machine, a new generation BK 117, was unveiled in front of media and sponsors this morning when it and the current helicopter landed on Auckland’s Queens Wharf... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services’ affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval of their Cabin Floor Protector Kit for the Bell 214 model of aircraft. DART identified and created a solution to help aircraft owners safe guard expensive honeycomb panels from damage with their Cabin Floor Protector kits. The DART Cabin Floor Protect Kits consist... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: Healthstrip
The helicopter provides a door to door shuttle service from Ben Gurion International Airport (near Tel Aviv, central Israel) to the private cottages and spa chalets of Kitron... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: Erickson Air-Crane
David Ford has been named vice president of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) at Erickson Air-Crane (EAC). Based at Erickson Air-Crane Manufacturing and MRO facilities in Central Point, Ore., Ford¹s responsibilities include leading the team that builds, modifies and maintains the Erickson S-64 helicopter, integrating EAC¹s principles of safety, integrity, quality and... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: Cairns Post
Cairns Helicopter School has bought another aircraft to cater for an increase in aspiring pilots undergoing training.... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: CHC
CHC’s Safety & Quality department would like to invite you to submit an abstract to be presented at the 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit to be held in the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina Vancouver, Canada from the 28th to the 30th of March 2011. The overall theme of this summit will be: Corporate... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: Kaman
The Kaman Corporation board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14 cents per common share. The dividend will be paid on October 25, 2010 to shareholders of record on October 11, 2010. Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut conducts business in the... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: Daily Townsman
The heliport serving the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook has got a clean bill of health from Transport Canada, but three other East Kootenay communities haven’t been so lucky.... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading offshore helicopter services provider today announced the appointment of William J. “Bill” Amelio as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Amelio replaces Sylvain Allard who recently retired after a successful 25-year career with CHC that saw the company grow from a small domestic helicopter operator to a global leader in offshore... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: EADS North America
Arlington, Virginia, 10 August 2010 EADS North America has been informed that company Chief Executive Officer Sean O’Keefe survived the Alaska aircraft accident that tragically took the lives of five individuals. Chairman Ralph D. Crosby, Jr. issued the following statement: “It was with a great sense of relief and gratitude that we learned that Sean,... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Thales Training & Simulation
Neuilly-sur-Seine – Thales today announced that it has been selected by Eurocopter to produce a second N3 Dauphin flight simulator for its Dauphin helicopter. This simulator will be operational from 2012 at Eurocopter’s South East Asia facility. The N3 Dauphin flight simulator has been designed to meet the training needs of Eurocopter and its civil... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: EADS North America
Arlington, Virginia, 10 August 2010 “Sean O’Keefe, EADS North America’s CEO, was a passenger on a private aircraft that crashed in Alaska last night. “Local authorities are reporting that there are survivors and a rescue operation is underway. “No other details are available at this time,†said Guy Hicks, EADS North America spokesperson. About EADS... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, once again claims the number one ranking in product support by the readers of Aviation International News magazine. Bell has been awarded this honor every year since the magazine began including helicopters in the poll in 2006. “At Bell, our goal is to provide our customers complete... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Cadorath Group
Cadorath Aerospace, the only Bell piece part rework facility in the world that can support clients’ needs from two geographical locations, today announced the creation of a technical support team staffed by seasoned Bell Overhaul Maintenance Technicians. The primary focus of this team will be to liaise between Cadorath customers and the Cadorath Engineering department... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Police Aviation Services
Humberside Police Authority’s MD Explorer has just returned to service after a 10,000 hour inspection conducted by Police Aviation Services Ltd (PAS) in Gloucestershire UK. The helicopter is one of the busiest MD 902 Explorers in service and is now the second to have achieved the 10,000 hour milestone. PAS undertook a major role equipment... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: KHSL
Enloe’s FlightCare is reaching new heights. The service has now been in operation for 25 years!... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: 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
10-Aug-2010Source: Democrat & Chronicle
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Greece Rotary Club has pledged $50,000 to help construct a helipad at the Unity Park Ridge Campus on Long Pond Road.... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Deseret News
The southwestern Utah town of Rockville’s ordinance that prohibits building helipads within the city limits apparently has a loophole. It doesn’t address helicopters landing on other surfaces.... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: West Yorkshire Police
A man has been arrested after a laser pointer was shone at West Yorkshire Police’s helicopter in the early hours of this morning. At just after midnight a laser was shone at the helicopter when it was flying over Leeds. The address was identified using specialist equipment on board the vehicle and the helicopter directed... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Alberni Valley Times
Coulson Group president Wayne Coulson travelled to ther State of Louisiana to discuss using the company’s aerial grapple technology, according to chief operating officer Jim Messer.... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: BBC
People who see the Sussex Police helicopter can now check what the force is doing on Twitter @suspol_heli... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Long Island Business News
A new website created by Assemblyman Marc Alessi, D-Shoreham, is designed to give East End residents a quick way to send helicopter noise complaints to the FAA... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has joined the growing list of customers supported by DART Helicopter Services. DART is a leader in production and global distribution of more than 3,000 certified helicopter accessories and components. Montana DNRC recently ordered five AKV cycle counter systems for its five Bell UH-1 fire-fighting and... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: BBC
The heliport at Southwell Business Park is being used for the 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy. It will also open during the summer seasons of 2011 and 2012.... Read more
9-Aug-2010Source: The Sun News
The company has renewed a request to build a helicopter pad for a private helicopter tour company to be placed on George Bishop Parkway. The request asks that the zoning be changed on the property from highway commercial to outdoor commercial amusements.... Read more
9-Aug-2010Source: Alpine Aerotech
Alpine Aerotech is pleased to announce the receipt of Transport Canada STC approval for theirHi-Cube Utility Basket for all versions of the Bell 205 helicopter model. The STC covered Bell 212 modelsissued in November of 2008 followed by FAA approval in September of 2009. FAA approval is pending for the B205 models. The rugged construction... Read more
9-Aug-2010Source: Indian Express
“This incident cannot be ignored as a stray incident of technical snag. Pawan Hans Company should be told in strong words to maintain adequate safety measures,” said Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, adding that the state government might be compelled to call off its arrangement with the helicopter operator... Read more
7-Aug-2010Source: Copters for a Cause
Copters for a Cause is a non-profit organization focused on helping charities raise money for their causes at outdoor events. The non-profit consist of helicopter pilots and helicopter enthusiast who want to share this incredible experience for great causes. Copters for a Cause is currently eligible for a $50,000 grant in order to purchase fuel,... Read more
7-Aug-2010Source: The Street
Air Methods Report Second Quarter 2010 Results Conference Call was held 5th August 2010 – this is the transcript of the call... Read more
7-Aug-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector -Â www.vectoraerospace.com) is receiving a tremendous show of support from members of the international SEA KINGâ„¢ / S61 operator and support community in preparing for the 2010 International Sea King Maintenance Symposium (www.seakingsymposium2010.com). Hosted by Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-United Kingdom from September 28th-30th, 2010 in Portsmouth, England; event registration is proceeding as... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the promotion of Marissa Reddick to purchasing manager. Reddick’s primary objective in her new position is to keep the production flow as efficient as possible while ensuring the on-time availability of parts. She will continue to select and work with those vendors who meet the company’s critical level of product integrity.... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters Income Fund
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: CHL.UN) will release its second quarter results ending June 30, 2010, on Thursday August 12, 2010, after market close. The Canadian Helicopters Income Fund conference call will take place Friday August 13, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to review the financial results. To participate in this conference call, please... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced the appointment of Christophe Nurit as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, reporting to Robert Molsbergen, President. Nurit brings with him a wealth of aerospace sales and marketing experience to the position. He is joining MD from Bell Helicopter where he spent more than eleven years in progressively important... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: Hindustan Times
The Comptroller and Auditor General has revealed that 90% of material used in the Dhruv’s manufacture is imported. The intention had been that the project should have been at least 50% indigenous.... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: Irish Independent
A HELICOPTER instructor allowed a student to fly too low which ultimately caused the aircraft to crash into power lines before plummeting to the ground in a crash which killed both men, a report into the double tragedy has found.... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The Centre of Orthopaedic Traumatology at Garbatella is the location for the first of seven helipads to become operational. Intended to serve four different hospital complexes, the helipad has been closed for renovation since 2004. By September of this year, as the governor of the Lazio Renata Polverini told the local press, futher helipads should... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 and provided an update on July 2010 community-based patient transports. For the quarter, revenue increased 8% from $129.0 million to $139.2 million in the current-year quarter. For the six-month period, revenue... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation will hold a second quarter 2010 conference call at 9:00a.m. EDT on Thursday August 12, 2010. The conference call will review Vector’s results for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The scheduled speakers for the Company on the conference call are: Declan O’Shea, President and Chief Executive Officer and Randal Levine,... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS), a leader in production and global distribution of more than 3,000 certified helicopter accessories, completed an exclusive agreement with Hawker Pacific, a world-class aerospace enterprise that will establish a stronger DHS presence in the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Hawker Pacific operates facilities in several Asian and Australian locations,... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: La Jolla Light
Article prompted by local resident compaint who stated “”It’s not only that they fly close to the shore but over houses at a very low level at 9, 11 (p.m.), 3:30 a.m. and wake you out of a sound sleep,””... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: WA Business News
Bristow Helicopters Australia has been awarded a contract worth $50 million to support Apache Energy’s drilling and production operations in WA.... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: Palm Beach Post
The R44 was expected to arrive at 5 p.m. Monday at the helipad at the Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in Young Harris, Ga., about 90 miles from Atlanta. The helicopter was last heard from during a refueling stop in Madison.... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: KAIT
The unit’s JetRanger comes close to needing its engine overhauled, with no budget in place to action that necessary move.... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: JSfirm
Vertical Magazine and aviation employment service industry leader JSfirm.com have joined forces to create the helicopter industry’s most convenient online employment resource: Vertical Jobs. Vertical Jobs, which can be found at www.verticalmag.com/jsfirm, is an exclusive job-listing feed powered by the well-known JSfirm.com. These exclusive helicopter-industry listings include openings for such key career positions as pilot,... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: NTSB
NTSB Identification: WPR10FA371 Nonscheduled 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Tucson, AZ Aircraft: AMERICAN EUROCOPTER LLC AS350B3, registration: N509AM Injuries: 3 Fatal. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported financial results for its June 2010 quarter. “We are pleased with our June 2010 quarter results, which were slightly better than our internal expectations and compared favorably with the June quarter last year,” said William E. Chiles, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Bristow Group.... Read more
