17-Feb-2010Source: ABC
The Premier David Bartlett and his deputy Lara Giddings yesterday promised $36 million over four years to fund a helicopter for the ambulance service... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Lassen County Times
Mountain Lifeflight’s newest aircraft, an AStar 350 B3 helicopter, Mountain Lifeflight 5 went into service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, bringing its first patient to Banner Lassen Medical Center.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Lassen County Times
Mountain Lifeflight’s newest aircraft, an AStar 350 B3 helicopter, Mountain Lifeflight 5 went into service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, bringing its first patient to Banner Lassen Medical Center.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: America's Most Wanted
This follows an incident where Aviation Sergeant Don Childs safely landed his Bell 407 after being shot seven times (see HeliHub.com accident report)... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Donaldson
Criminals cringe and citizens cheer the sound of police helicopters overhead, fighting crime from the Arizona skies. Airborne law enforcers from several agencies in that southwestern U.S. state have benefitted from installing high-performance Inlet Barrier Filters (IBFs) designed by Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI). Longtime law enforcement agency... Read more
17-Feb-2010
Azerbaijani operator SW Helicopter Services have purchased one VIP and three transport Mi-171 helicopters, produced by JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant... Read more
17-Feb-2010
Azerbaijani operator SW Helicopter Services have purchased one VIP and three transport Mi-171 helicopters, produced by JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: CBC
The Manitoba government has agreed to pony up extra money to cover any operational cost increases associated with the chopper, according to Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz, who revealed the latest development to reporters Tuesday afternoon Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2010/02/16/mb-police-helicopter-funding-winnipeg.html#ixzz0flsWk5tq... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter CEO John L. Garrison will brief the media on the world’s newest helicopter, Bell’s 429, as well as the company’s 2009 performance, 2010 plans, current aircraft programs and planned Heli-Expo 2010 activities during a press conference starting at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. The press conference is likely to be the only... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) — now the industry’s No. 1 provider of helicopter accessories — continues to build its product line, partnerships and plans for future growth. Some of its newest products — from moving maps to life rafts in quarter doors — will be on display in Exhibit 1045 during Heli-Expo, Feb. 21-23 in... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s heavy-duty family of helicopters, the AS332 Super Puma/AS532 Cougar and their latest-generation derivatives, the EC225/EC725, have accumulated a total of four million flight hours in service. To date, 740 civil and military variants of this product family are in service with customers around the world, mostly serving in offshore oil and gas services in... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the award-winning Evolution Flight Display System, announces the approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Aspen EFD1000H into the Bell 206 and Bell 407 model helicopters. This STC was developed in partnership with Keystone Helicopters. The EFD1000H is the latest addition to the Evolution Flight Display... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Business Standard
Government-owned helicopter company Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL) is looking towards various tourism and pilgrimage destinations across the country to increase its revenue.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Texas Aviation Services
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for more than 39 years in rotor-wing completion and maintenance services, will be displaying a new AS-350B2 at the 2010 Heli-Expo in Houston, Texas. The AS-350B2 was customized by TAS in late 2009 for Patrol, Search and Rescue, Domestic and Wildlife Animal Preservation and the customer’s inter-company support. The... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Eastern Atlantic Helicopters
As many of the world’s helicopter OEMs are scrambling to recover from cancelled and declining orders, Eastern Atlantic Helicopters Ltd is closing the books on its best year ever. The company delivered 19 helicopters and logged sales of $25 million in 2009. With offices in England and the U.S., Eastern Atlantic specializes in sales of... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac is pleased to announce that it was selected by Dubai based Aerospace Consortium FZE to supply SatCom/flight following solutions for Aerospace’s fleet of Boeing-747, Ilyushin-76, Antonov-26, Antonov-72, Anotonov-74, MI 8T, MI 8MTV, Kamov 32, and Bell 412. Aerospace Consortium works in aid and emergency relief programs, as well as in quick relief disaster situations... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
For the first time in US–Russian “helicopter†relationship history, two Russian chief designers for Kamov and Mil, managed by the Russian Helicopters holding company, will present the Ka-32A11BC and the Mi-171 models to American audiences. The event will take place during the HAI, Heli-Expo 2010 in Houston, Texas, February 21-23. Presentations of the Russian rotary-wing... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), Heli-Expo Booth #1617, will display a customised Air Medical Bell 407 one of two they completed for HALO-Flight of Corpus Christi. URS will also have on display an MD500 panel they modified with the Sagem ICDS-8 cockpit display. The 407 is configured with Chelton’s synthetic EFIS, provisions for Chelton Auto Pilot,... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), Heli-Expo Booth #1617, will display a customised Air Medical Bell 407 one of two they completed for HALO-Flight of Corpus Christi. URS will also have on display an MD500 panel they modified with the Sagem ICDS-8 cockpit display. The 407 is configured with Chelton’s synthetic EFIS, provisions for Chelton Auto Pilot,... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Tata Sons have signed a Shareholders’ Agreement for the formation of an Indian joint venture company which will establish in India a final assembly line for the AW119 helicopter for the worldwide market. The agreement was signed in New Delhi today by Mr. Giuseppe Orsi, CEO, AgustaWestland and Mr. Ratan... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
World leader helicopter engine manufacturer, Turbomeca, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Indian operations. Satish Kirtikar has taken up the position of Managing Director at Turbomeca India Engines Pvt. Ltd with immediate effect and comes to Turbomeca with considerable experience of both the Original Equipment and Aftermarket business,... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group), world leader in the manufacture of helicopter turbines, inaugurates its new site, Turbomeca India Engines Private Limited. Its vocation will be to consolidate the close partnership with Indian operators. “The main purpose of this new establishment in Bangalore, India, is to set up a major local interface with the key helicopter manufacturer... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Baltic Business News
Finnish helicopter operator Copterline said Monday it had filed for insolvency. Pekka Jaatinen, Copterline’s managing director, said its flight operations were no longer profitable.... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Baltic Business News
Finnish helicopter operator Copterline said Monday it had filed for insolvency. Pekka Jaatinen, Copterline’s managing director, said its flight operations were no longer profitable.... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Air Comm
A new Air Comm Corp. web site http://www.aircommcorp.com designed to meet the needs of aerospace industry customers, has been up and running since late last year. The site was developed over the course of several months and is based on the results of a customer survey about what users value and require in an industry... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Donaldson
More helicopter operators in a wide range of operations are choosing Inlet Barrier Filters (IBF) from Donaldson’s Aerospace & Defense Group, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI). In the current economic conditions, business owners like Pacific Valley Aviation’s Jim Miller know they can not afford to wait when it comes to protecting their... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Air Comm
Developed in response to customer requests, demand remains strong for Air Comm Corporation’s vapor-cycle air conditioning system for the AS350 helicopter, with 50 systems sold to date. Air Comm is known for its design innovation, and the AS350 system features the company’s exclusive leak-free Torq-Lok refrigerant fittings and an adjustable mount compressor to allow for... Read more
15-Feb-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
14-Feb-2010Source: Chronicle Herald
The regulators of Newfoundland’s oil industry have ordered a faster emergency response after the head of an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety made an urgent call for improvement.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund declares monthly distribution... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Augsberger Allgemeine
New batch of EC135P2+ helicopters replaces an older back of eight EC135s... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: San Bernardino Sun
The Eurocopter Astar B3 emergency medical services helicopter was added to Mercy Air’s fleet recently and is operating out of its Hesperia location.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: KRDO
At least one potential buyer is making the minimum bid for 1 of 2 Colorado Springs police department helicopters grounded by budget cuts.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Aero Products
Aero Products Component Services, Inc, announces the arrival of the 2010 Aeronautical Accessories catalog at Heli Expo 2010 in Houston Texas on 21-23 February. Brad Martin, Director of Marketing, stated, “the new AAI catalog design was the result of a collaborative effort to transcend all previous editions and provide a more aesthetic and functional presentation... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: CBC
Winnipeg won’t have a police helicopter without additional funding from the province, Mayor Sam Katz said Friday. The province promised $1.3 million a year in operating costs for the chopper but will not cover inflationary costs... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Coloradoan
The acquisition of the Fort Collins’ company provides Heli-One, based in Delta, British Columbia, a new U.S. base... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Coloradoan
The acquisition of the Fort Collins’ company provides Heli-One, based in Delta, British Columbia, a new U.S. base... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: TB News Watch
A new helicopter service is closer to getting off the ground after a letter was signed Friday morning... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner AKV Inc. has received Brazilian approval for the turbine engine cycle counter for the AS 350 B/BA/B1 & B2 Arriel 1 engine. AKV Inc.’s Turbine Engine Cycle Counters are the most affordable engine cycle counters for the Gas Producer and Free Turbine in the... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
John Uczekaj Installs Three-Display Evolution System in his Diamond DA40 Albuquerque, NM, February 11, 2010: Aspen Avionics President and CEO John Uczekaj will be using a blog to record his own experience as an Aspen customer, having recently installed a three-display Evolution Flight Display System in his personal airplane, a 2002 Diamond DA40. “I know... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: HAI
If you are looking for a new career or job opportunity within the international helicopter industry, plan to attend the HELI-EXPO 2010 Job Fair! The Fair will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Section C of the Grand Ballroom of the George R. Brown Convention Center. Admission... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Survival Systems USA
Survival Systems USA, Inc’s Mobil Training Team to will again be providing a Ditching and Emergency Breathing Systems training on 20 February at Heli-Expo. The Survival Systems Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) course was specifically developed to train individuals in the basic procedures used to egress a ditched aircraft. This realistic, eye opening training experience... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: The Northern Scot
The Queen, Prince William and Prime Minister Gordon Brown have all given their backing for a helipad in Elgin that could save lives.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: The Northern Scot
The Queen, Prince William and Prime Minister Gordon Brown have all given their backing for a helipad in Elgin that could save lives.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: KTUU
Anchorage FD has gotten used to a firefighting helicopter over the last few years, but now it’s on the chopping block. The city is now counting on state money or a new federal grant to keep a helicopter in the air this summer to help with wild fires.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HAI have put out the following brief press release “The CEO Forum will be held on Monday February 22 from 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. in the Grand Ballroom A&B, Convention Center. CEOs from AgustaWestland North America, Bell Helicopter, Enstrom Helicopters, MD Helicopters, and American Eurocopter will attend.” Sikorsky is conspicuous by its absence…..... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: WTHR
The three helicopters are the most expensive crime fighting tool for Metro. Right now the city doesn’t even have insurance on them... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Fipart
fipart will unveil a new online group designed especially for helicopter professionals during the Heli-Expo 2010, which takes place February 20-23 in Houston, Texas. Under the slogan “Say hello to the industry,†fipart will encourage every participant and exhibitor at Heli-Expo to sign up for the new group at fipart’s stand (3625). Heli-Expo is the... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- Robinson R44 Clipper G-DBUG at Welshpool Airport, Powys on 09-Jul-09 Robinson R44 Raven G-EKKO at Swansea Airport on 29-Mar-09... Read more
12-Feb-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems, the world’s trusted supplier of satcom and flight following systems, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at Heli-Expo 2010 in Houston Texas February 21-23. Heli Expo is the world’s largest tradeshow dedicated to the international helicopter community. 2009 was a busy year for SkyTrac. It was culminated in the launch of... Read more
12-Feb-2010Source: The Scotsman
Given that these photos have not previously appeared, HeliHub.com questions whether FOI requests could impact the integrity of airborne law enforcement... Read more
12-Feb-2010Source: Envirotankers
EnviroTankers Inc. and EnviroTankers International Inc. the premier makers of EPA & SPCC compliant double walled fuel storage and delivery products recently announced they will be showcasing a new fueling solution for smaller projects or to service light to medium helicopters at Heli-Expo in Houston, February 21st to 23rd 2010. Alongside one of their upgraded... Read more
12-Feb-2010Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters will hold a press/industry briefing at 10:00 AM Monday, February 22, 2010, regarding certain unfounded allegations related to the crash of a Carson Helicopters’ S-61 in 2008. Members of the media and all interested industry personnel are invited to attend. Columbia Helicopters’ Vice President of Marketing, Todd Petersen, and General Legal Counsel, Tonya... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: Open System Consultants
iBal is a dedicated Helicopter weight and balance app for iPhone. Designed from the ground up for professional and private helicopter pilots, it provides for quick and easy entry of loads and checks against weight, lateral and longitudinal CG limits. Features: Four helicopter types supported: Robinson R22 Beta, BetaII Robinson R44 II Bell 206B3 Jet... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: La Jornada
Eurocopter’s Serge Durand said that it is disturbing that while the worldwide helicopter accident rate is 4.5 per 100 thousand flight hours in Mexico is three times greater... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: JetNet
JETNET LLC, the leading provider of corporate aviation information, will be featuring their new market “Views†at HELI-EXPO 2010, the world’s largest tradeshow dedicated to the civil helicopter industry. As part of an interface and information upgrade to its flagship Evolution service, JETNET has created new Views, convenient “at a glance†summaries of market and... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: Rotorcraft Support
Rotorcraft Support, Inc. (RSI) of Van Nuys, California is again pleased to announce their attendance and exhibition at the 62nd Annual presentation of Heli-Expo in Houston, Texas. For the last 11 years RSI has participated as an exhibitor and this year can be found on the show floor in Booth #2217. Stop by to experience... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: BBC
“The Bolkov is over 40 years old and sadly has spent more time on the ground with mechanical issues than it has in the air, as parts are very hard to source. This is not cost effective to the charity or public.”... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: GMA News
Last Wednesday night, three brand new helicopters touched down on the parade ground of Camp Crame, headquarters of the Philippine National Police.... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: This is Wiltshire
A ball to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance is being held on March 27.... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: CAE
CAE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on the eve of the Rotary Wing Society of India’s Heli-Power conference, that their joint venture company – the Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) – was progressing on-schedule for the opening in mid-2010 of India’s first Level D helicopter simulator training facility. The CAE-built... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: CAE
CAE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on the eve of the Rotary Wing Society of India’s Heli-Power conference, that their joint venture company – the Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) – was progressing on-schedule for the opening in mid-2010 of India’s first Level D helicopter simulator training facility. The CAE-built... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: India Infoline
The helicopter deployed by the Army to facilitate evacuations, is not an Air Ambulance and therefore cannot offer any specialized medical treatment within the “Golden Hour†for Trauma; obstetric or medical emergency. At best only basic First Aid is being provided.... Read more
10-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Public Security Bureau of Shenzhen has ordered one AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform a number of roles also including law enforcement, civil protection/disaster relief, transport and control missions across the Province. The AW139 has been selected thanks to its... Read more
10-Feb-2010Source: Sloane Helicopters
Following the recent announcement by Robinson Helicopter Company – see HeliHub 8th February 2010 – that they were accepting orders for the new turbine powered Robinson R66, David George, Chairman of Sloane Helicopters Ltd. has confirmed that Sloane have placed their first order for a new Robinson R66 Sloane Helicopters were one of Robinson’s very... Read more
10-Feb-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
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10-Feb-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-Feb-2010Source: NBC
Due to unseasonal high temperatures, organisers are bringing in snow by truck and helicopter to be ready for Friday’s opening ceremony!... Read more
10-Feb-2010
After arriving at Cordoba airport on 19 June 2001, this Bell 47 was never claimed by its owner despite public appeals.... Read more
10-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
The Life Flight base in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is home to the newest aircraft in Geisinger’s fleet: a state-of-the-art EC-145. The helicopter will operate from the Williamsport Regional Airport and is designed to provide critically ill or injured patients access to advanced life support care and rapid transportation to critical care facilities. The new helicopter is... Read more
10-Feb-2010
Appleton said. “I didn’t even see the impact. I had lost sight of him and I just heard a loud boom, and then there I am flying with a turkey buzzard sitting on my lap, on top of my forearm.”... Read more
10-Feb-2010Source: Star-Telegram
A rising tide of spending on the V-22 Osprey and on military helicopters has buoyed Bell Helicopter’s revenues and profits, but the company’s new CEO says he will not ignore the commercial side, which has suffered during the recession.... Read more
10-Feb-2010Source: Star-Telegram
A rising tide of spending on the V-22 Osprey and on military helicopters has buoyed Bell Helicopter’s revenues and profits, but the company’s new CEO says he will not ignore the commercial side, which has suffered during the recession.... Read more
10-Feb-2010Source: Flightglobal
China is preparing to fly its AC313 medium-lift helicopter for the first time in March, leading to certification in 2011, says an official at the manufacturer Avicopter... Read more
