1-Mar-2012Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported revenue and net income for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. For the year, revenue increased 18% to $660.5 million compared to $562.0 million in the prior year. Net income increased 9% to $46.6 million, or $3.63 per diluted share,... Read more
1-Mar-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts (NFC) is pleased to announce that Tampa PD Aviation Unit, a long-time user of NFC NVG Maintenance Services, has procured new Laser Armorâ„¢ Light Interference Filters (LIF) to protect their NVGs from malicious laser strikes encountered by their pilots and aircrew members. The aviation unit is one of the first law enforcement... Read more
1-Mar-2012
Hard landing on training flight... Read more
1-Mar-2012
the helicopter was taking part in the filming of an episode of “Top Gear-Korea†when it crashed. Initial reports indicate the crash was caused by a mechanical malfunction at a low altitude. 2 POB were reported safe soon after the accident. A video was posted on LiveLeak.com from inside the cockpit of the whole sequence... Read more
1-Mar-2012
Contacted cables, but landed normally with all three main rotor blades damaged. Pilot listed as Francisco Esquivel Sierra... Read more
29-Feb-2012Source: Southland Times
A well-known Queenstown pilot and company director has complained to the Serious Fraud Office regarding receivership of a group of helicopter firms. Alpine Choppers and Alpine Choppers NZ, run by Brendan Thow, went into receivership last year (see full story)... Read more
29-Feb-2012Source: HAI
Having failed to get helicopter noise legislation into the compromise FAA authorization bill, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has broadened the scope of his proposal and is now trying to attach it to the highway trust fund authorization bill currently being debated on Capitol Hill. The proposed Schumer amendment now includes language affecting the south shore of Long... Read more
29-Feb-2012Source: CCS
The essential, life-saving services STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) provides will now be further supported in western Canada thanks to a $100,000 donation from CCS Corporation. “Many of our employees live and work in rural communities, so there is a natural link to support an organization such as STARS,” said John Gibson, president and... Read more
29-Feb-2012Source: Buffalo General Medical Center
The newly renamed Buffalo General Medical Center has officially opened its helipad atop its roof on High Street. Two patients have been transported to the facility via Mercy Flight helicopter, one from Lockport Memorial Hospital and the other from Lakeshore Health Care Center in Irving. “Having a helipad is vital to our mission of providing... Read more
29-Feb-2012Source: Nexcelle
 Pierre Hurpin has become the Technical Director of Nexcelle, the nacelle systems joint venture of GE’s Middle River Aircraft Systems and the Safran group’s Aircelle. In this role, he oversees Nexcelle’s full range of technical aspects in developing and producing nacelle systems for a new generation of integrated propulsion systems that equip commercial airliners and... Read more
29-Feb-2012Source: CBC
A leaked document indicates paperwork has been put before the FAA, but currently the ORNGE helicopters have not been cleared to enter the U.S. Period. (see full story)... Read more
29-Feb-2012Source: HAI
To recognize the safe operation of helicopters by its Regular members, HAI provides the “Operator Safety Award” to operators who have not had an accident for the just-concluded year of 2011. Information provided in the Helicopter Operating Statistics (Part 2) will be used to determine eligibility for the Operator Safety Award. Plaques will be engraved... Read more
29-Feb-2012
Tailboom damaged during autorotation landing... Read more
28-Feb-2012Source: Yamhill Valley News-Register
County sold the three nonflying OH-58A+ units on eBay in December and has now disposed of the fourth and last aircraft to Sacramento Police Dept (see full story)Â File photo... Read more
28-Feb-2012Source: Professional Aircraft Accessories
Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces that Wayne Trzeciak has joined the company as Vice President of Supply Chain. “Wayne brings with him years of experience and industry knowledge unrivaled in the aftermarket,†said Professional Aircraft Accessories President Robert Bial. “He will add another dimension in our effort to improve efficiencies in the face... Read more
28-Feb-2012Source: Marenco
For the second participation of the SKYe SH09 at the Heli-Expo, Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. confirms the booking of 23x helicopters by various customers. The first year of introduction and presentation to the worldwide markets now brings the total orders to 34x units. With these orders, the SKYe SH09 helicopter will join the fleets of commercial... Read more
28-Feb-2012Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider in satellite tracking, fleet management, and automated flight monitoring solutions, today announced that its HawkEye PT – a handheld, Iridium tracking and messaging solution – will be used across Bell Helicopter’s support and services division, tracking all aircraft en route from Bell’s service center in Piney Flats, TN,... Read more
28-Feb-2012
Crrashed in bad weather, injuring the three occupants – Carlos Larios Aguilar, 48 years, the pilot Juan Pablo Moran, 52, and mechanic Jose Gomez, 28.. A military helicopter sent to help rescue this helicopter had a fatal crash itself (see here)... Read more
27-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The Guimbal Cabri G2 first arrived in the UK just before Helitech, and generated a lot of attention. Designer Bruno Guimbal flew in from France for the event, and the aircraft was presented by exclusive UK distributor Cotswold Helicopter Centre. The Cabri is receiving increased interest from various countries, and the manufacturer has in recent... Read more
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27-Feb-2012Source: Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman
The trial of Dawson [Lee] v. Robinson Helicopter Company begins March 5, 2012 in Seattle, Washington over the death of Si Young Lee arising from the August 2, 2007 Robinson R44 II helicopter crash near Easton, Washington. According to court documents the helicopter experienced a low energy impact with the ground, whereupon it erupted in... Read more
27-Feb-2012Source: Queensland Labor
A new Labor Government will invest $7.5 million over the next three years to provide a permanent police helicopter for the Gold Coast. Premier Anna Bligh said the trial of a police helicopter currently underway on the coast had proven the use of the aircraft was beneficial to fighting crime in the area. “In July... Read more
27-Feb-2012Source: CayCompass
What started as an attempt to put more cruise ship passengers on a helicopter tour of Grand Cayman and drum up some business on the north side of George Town harbour has ended up in a court fight between the helicopter company, Cayman’s CAA and some downtown property owners. (see full story)... Read more
27-Feb-2012Source: Kent and Sussex Courier
Just steps away from the hospital’s Accident and Emergency department, it will knock vital minutes off the journey time for ill or injured patients being flown in for treatment. (see full story)... Read more
27-Feb-2012Source: The Record
Roughly $25 million dollars raised by Ornge with Ontario taxpayers’ help cannot be accounted for. Investigators, financial and criminal, are digging into the case to see if the money was blown on a spending spree, bad business decisions or if some of it lined executives’ pockets. (see full story)... Read more
27-Feb-2012Source: DFS
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung has signed an agreement with Spider Tracks Limited to distribute, sell and market spidertracks, the satellite-based tracking system, in Europe,. The associated application allows authorised persons to view flight tracks anywhere in the world in real time on the internet. Aircraft that encounter trouble can be found quickly and helped by search... Read more
27-Feb-2012Source: Helicentre Aviation
Congratulations to Captain Geoff Day who cracked open the bubbly on reaching his 10,000th hour in the R22 today! 10,000 hours is an incredible number of flight hours to achieve, but we’re not talking total time, his grand total is now around 23,000 hours on helicopters! The flight took place this afternoon – an instructional... Read more
27-Feb-2012
Sudanese minister of agriculture, Abdel Halim al-Mutafi, has escaped death in a crash which killed three people. He emerged almost unscathed from the mishap which took place in Sudan’s eastern state of Al-Qadarif, where an Mi-17 helicopter carrying him along with six of his aides and two Iranian investors caught fire during take-off.... Read more
27-Feb-2012
During post-maintenance run-up, helicopter fell on its side, caught fire and was destroyed... Read more
26-Feb-2012Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011 after the close of the market on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more
26-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Nepalese operator Fishtail Air has announced that their AS350B3 9N-AJI has returned to their fleet after an extended period of mainteannce. The company has also added Eurocopter AS350B2 9N-AKA, which they expect to have in operation by mid March. A further new AS350B3 is expected to arrive this week as well. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
26-Feb-2012
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and American firm Sikorsky are planning to develop Hyderabad as the major hub for producing their S-92 Superhawk helicopters by the end of 2013. (see full story)... Read more
26-Feb-2012Source: Eagle Copters
Abu Dhabi based Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) continues to lead the way in offshore oilfield support in the United Arab Emirates by embracing innovative, safety focused improvements for their Bell 412EP Fleet. Following the recent decision to upgrade their entire fleet with the BLR FastFin System, FAS have taken delivery of a fully customized DAS... Read more
26-Feb-2012Source: RLC
RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, today announced the retirement of President, Rodger Bagwell. Dru Milke, who joined the company in September 2011 as CEO, will assume the role of President and CEO. During Bagwell’s tenure, RLC grew from a small Part 135 operator focused primarily on the refurbishment and... Read more
26-Feb-2012Source: California Aviation Services
After 9 years of helicopter service to the City of Fontana, California Aviation Services, Inc is expanding its flight school operation to include specialized police pilot helicopter training courses. In 2003, Leo Bell (15 year police veteran and founder of California Aviation Services, Inc) entered into a contract with the City of Fontana Ca, to... Read more
25-Feb-2012
Crash occurred during windy flight conditions, the FAA said. The hard landing bent the tail boom of the aircraft and damaged the skids, among other things. No one was hurt.... Read more
25-Feb-2012
Damaged in heavy landing. Registration per FAA prelim report, but is not a valid registration(!)... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: Heli Air
Fairoaks Airport is ideally located close to London and has a great reputation as one of the leading airfields for professional training for both civilian and military pilots. Fairoaks is in the enviable position of being a very friendly GA airfield with excellent facilities for helicopter flying and social events. Gary Savage is one of... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: Star-Telegram
With a government contract in hand, AVX is working with several partner companies and has moved beyond the “struggling startup” phase, President Troy Gaffey said. (see full story)... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: IHST
The International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), a worldwide organization leading a multi-year effort to reduce the civil helicopter accident rate, has reached a tentative agreement of cooperation with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to enhance the safety of helicopter operations. The Commonwealth of Independent States includes the countries of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan,... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: BHA
The British Helicopter Association has announced that one of its Members, Heli Air, has achieved IS-BAO registration. This is a world first for registration under the industry’s amended safety standard that now facilitates implementation by both fixed and rotary wing operations. Whilst specialising in the operation of smaller aircraft, Heli Air operates a fleet of... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Heli Bernina have yesterday registered a new Eurocopter AS350B3e on the Swiss aircraft register. Serial number 7339 from the factory in Marignane, the helicopter is registered HB-ZMY and will join two AS350B3 Squirrels and one SA315B Lama at their main base at Samedan. The company also operates an AgustaWestland AW109E out of Locarno. Photo shows... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: UTair
Board of Directors of “UTair-Engineering” summed up the activities for the period 2011 and considered the draft business plan for 2012. In 2011 the company carried out daily support up to 290 helicopters in the amount of linear and time-consuming maintenance in Russia and abroad, which exceeded the 2010 figure by 15%. According to the plan... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: GAMA
 The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) celebrated ten years as an international association today at its annual “State of the Industry†press conference. GAMA first incorporated manufacturing companies based outside of the United States in 2002. Most general aviation aircraft flying in the world today were built by GAMA member companies. “Since opening our doors... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: Component Control
Component Control announces that HRD Aero Systems, Inc., the worlds largest independently-owned safety equipment repair station, has expanded its Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software footprint to increase operational efficiencies as the company grows to support and link together globally dispersed inventory and repair partnerships in the United States, Asia and Europe. HRD Aero Systems... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
North West Air Support group prepares for the impending NPAS National Police Air Service with a new Twitter account @NWCopter – complete with photo of Greater Manchester Police’s MD902, 159 followers, but no tweets yet. We also notice similarly named accounts @GMCopter for the Greater Manchester Police- one test tweet 29th July 2011 @LancsCopter for... Read more
24-Feb-2012Source: Doug Doty Foundation
The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation and Hillsboro Aviation are pleased to announce this years recipient of the Doug Doty Memorial Scholarship for Turbine Transition, Mr. Cordell Walker. The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation teamed up with Hillsboro Aviation to offer the non-profit foundation’s first Bell 206B3 JetRanger Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter
An agreement was signed with R&R Aviation on the last day of the Singapore Airshow for two brand new Eurocopter EC130 B4, marking Eurocopter’s breakthrough into the Bangladeshi market with its first new civil helicopter sale. This achievement capped Eurocopter’s successful outing at the Airshow this year, where it also inked deals for four new... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: Government of Canada
The Government of Canada today proudly celebrates Canada’s fourth National Aviation Day and the aviation industry’s future leaders by launching a new internship program for senior high school students interested in civil aviation. The Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Student Internship Program is a paid, two-month summer work term at Transport Canada headquarters in Ottawa. The internship... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: Reuben Brothers
Ed…Â Just when we sincerely hoped developers would not buy the site, while the new owners do indulge in property development, they have a significant financial commitment in the business aviation market, including London Oxford Airport and various other interests Reuben Brothers today announced the acquisition from Andrew Davis of the London Heliport in Battersea.... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: BBC
Helicopter developed a fault, with crews being forced to leave it there overnight. A security guard saw a number of youths running from the craft on Sunday and noticed a side window had been smashed (see full story)... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: ATP
ATP, a market-leading, global knowledge services company, today said initial industry reaction to its next-generation, cloud-based service, the ATP® Aviation Hub, has exceeded expectations with more than 2800 registered users since its introduction in late January. “The strong, positive reaction of aviation professionals to the introduction of our new ATP Aviation Hub, with its broad offering of valuable... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: STARS
A permanent Manitoba crew of 14 paramedics, nurses and pilots is now responding to emergency calls across the province with the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) helicopter ambulance, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today. “These paramedics, nurses and pilots are a critical link in patient care and their training and expertise will truly help... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: Cadorath
Cadorath Aerospace announce the winners of their “Win $5,000 of Bell Helicopter Repairs†contest held during HELI-EXPO 2012. The three lucky winners selected from the 46 eligible people who booked appointments at the show were: 1) Rotorcraft Support Inc. – Phil Difiore 2) Helicopters Inc. – Jule Boyer 3) Logic Aviation – Duane Bodette “On... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: Aero Products
Aero Products has been providing its customers with support solutions, spares and component servicing for a quarter century, and was recently awarded the Bell Helicopter Gold Customer Service Facility Seal of Recognition in recognition of the company’s ability to manage Bell Helicopter fleet issues. Although twenty-five consecutive years is a long time to be in... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) today announced that it has promoted five officers to positions with the parent corporation, all reporting to Neal J. Keating, Chairman, President and CEO. These appointments were made by the Board of Directors at a meeting this week and are effective immediately. Gregory L. Steiner, President, Kaman Aerospace Group has been... Read more
23-Feb-2012Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Bob Reding has joined the company as Senior Advisor to the CEO. “We are pleased and proud that Bob has joined the FlightSafety team,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “Bob will be involved and contribute to all components of our business. His experience and contacts in the... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Bristow
Jeremy Akel has been named Senior Vice President of Global Operations for Bristow Group Inc., one of the world’s largest providers of helicopter services. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the company’s operations and maintaining excellence in safety and service. Akel joined the Bristow management team in 2004 initially in business development... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Reportlinker.com
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: World`s 5 Leading Helicopter Manufacturers – Key Strategies, Plans, SWOT, Trends & Outlook for 2012 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0777882/World `s-5-Leading-Helicopter-Manufacturers—Key-Strategies-Plans-SWOT-Trends–Outlook-for-2012.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Aerospace_and_Defense Helicopters have been a critical component of the overall force structure of armed forces globally and with the demonstration of their prowess, operational flexibility &... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Vislink
Vislink has won a major order from Motorola Solutions, Inc. to fulfill Motorola’s contract with the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) to equip Chicago Fire and Police Department helicopters with airborne surveillance technology in advance of the city’s hosting of the Group of Eight (G8) and NATO Summits in May... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Synodon
Synodon Inc.,(“Synodon”) [TSXV-SYD], announces that the United States Patent Office has awarded it a Patent for its data analysis method that uses surface reflectivity profiles to improve the accuracy of Gas Filter Correlation Radiometer (GFCR) measurements. By using this method in its current realSensTM GFCR implementation, Synodon estimates that it can improve the gas detection... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Conklin & De Decker
Every maintenance technician in your organization has the appropriate tools to maintain your aircraft. But which tools do your maintenance managers possess to meet their daily management duties? Do they have the necessary skills to Manage personnel in the maintenance department, Interact with other departments, and Consume the organization’s resources efficiently? If you are unsure... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins, the first avionics company to certify Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) on long-range helicopters, recently received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of its TCAS II on the Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma Mk II+. This is the first-ever forward fit TCAS II application on a helicopter. This certification follows the pioneering achievement... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: N V Daily
Eight months after the parents of two men who died in an aircraft crash in December 2010 filed suit against the pilot and owner of the AirCare 5 medical helicopter that their plane collided a trial date has not been set. (see full story) See also the HeliHub.com page for this accident – 31-Dec-10 N385PH... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: London’s Air Ambulance
Coutts’ Products, Services & Marketing Department has appointed London’s Air Ambulance as its Charity Partner for 2012. The charity was the outright winner, in a vote to all staff within the team, gaining 56% of the ballot. Coutts’ Charitable Foundation has donated an initial amount of £5,000 to kick start the fundraising and staff have... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Hillsboro Aviation
At the opening of HELI-EXPO, Hillsboro Aviation, the only Bell Independent Representative in the United States, placed an order for a new 2012 Bell 407GX for sale to a prospective customer in the western U.S. “The popularity of the 407 within our sales territory has gained tremendous momentum since the introduction of the GX last... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro, along with the presidents of seven other aviation trade associations, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the U.S. House of Representatives aviation and highway subcommittees on Feb. 10, urging them to repeal the “fuel fraud†provision that was introduced in the 2005 surface transportation act which adds... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: HAI
The success of the Public Aircraft Forum at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas will result in the formation of an industry-government working group to address the changes the FAA is proposing to Advisory Circular 00-1.1 A on Public Aircraft. The circular provides guidance on what is considered a “public aircraft,†as defined by 49 U.S.C.... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Northstar Aerospace
Northstar Aerospace (Canada), Inc. (NAS:TSX) (“Northstar Canada”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Northstar Aerospace, Inc. (the “Corporation”) announced that it has entered into an amendment to a customer agreement and entered into a new customer agreement. Northstar Canada agreed to amend the Revenue Sharing Agreement with GE Aviation for the CF34-3 program. As previously disclosed... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: AGC Aerospace
Brian Reid has accepted the position of Vice President Business Development for Valair Aviation, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company. Reid will be a key member of the management team and responsible for both long-term strategic planning and short-term sales and revenue growth. “Brian is a welcome addition to the Valair Aviation team, and brings... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Shawn G. Lisle to the position of Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. Lisle reports to Candace A. Clark, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Lisle joined Kaman in 2011 as Associate General Counsel focusing on compensation, benefits, employment and... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has named its 2012 Platinum-level Customer Service Facilities (CSFs). These 11 independently-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers are the top performers of the Bell Helicopter industry-leading worldwide customer support and services network. “Bell Helicopter is consistently recognized as a leader in customer support throughout the industry,”... Read more
22-Feb-2012
Crashed in open, flat field during agricultural ops... Read more
22-Feb-2012
Helicopter landed due to excessive vibration, which continued as ground resonance which shook the aircraft to bits (see YouTube video)Â 4POB all got out safely – the commander, the second pilot, a doctor and a nurse... Read more
21-Feb-2012Source: Rolls-Royce
The Rolls-Royce RR300 engine has topped 10,000 hours of flight time in the Robinson R66 helicopter, demonstrating continued engine reliability and performance. Robinson has 380 firm global orders for the R66, one of the fastest growing fleets of helicopters in the world, and is working with Rolls-Royce to increase the number of combined aircraft and... Read more
21-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The Nigerian CAA have rejected a recent application from helicopter operators to commence night flying in the West African cuontry. Director-General, Dr Harold Demuren, confirmed the situation during a meeting with major oil companies and helicopter operators in his office in Lagos – including representatives from the Directorate of Petroleum Regulations, Total, Chevron Oil, ConOil,... Read more
