22-Dec-2011Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies Corporation has been selected by Iridium as a LBS Preferred Portal Provider of the new Iridium Extreme™ Handset. “The ability to offer the new Iridium Extreme handset is a great addition to our line of products,†said Mark Insley, President of Latitude Technologies. “The handset is rugged, durable and compact which will make... Read more
22-Dec-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has completed production of an S-92® helicopter for operation by CHC Helicopter on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Equipped for dedicated search and rescue (SAR) operations, the helicopter will provide coverage for deep Atlantic Ocean missions, service Ireland’s offshore islands, and provide rescue cover... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: Business Day
Bristow Helicopters Nigeria Limited (BHNL) has entered into a new formal Technical Services Agreement (TSA) with its shareholder and world leading providers of helicopter services, the Bristow Group. (see full story)... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: Guelph Mercury
Emergency dispatchers were so confused by a fatal helicopter crash at the Region of Waterloo International Airport last month that they tried to send the wrong firefighters from 23 kilometres away. (see full story) This refers to the following accident – 28-Nov-11 C-GVAR Robinson R22 Waterloo, Canada (1F)... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: HAI
The HAI Finance & Leasing Committee is pleased to present its first full-day interactive workshop, “Best Practices When Acquiring & Operating Helicopters,†for HELI-EXPO® attendees on Sat, Feb. 11, 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This full-day, interactive workshop is designed to provide helicopter professionals, managers and... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: AIA
The Aerospace Industries Association Board of Governors has elected David P. Hess, President of Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies Corporation, as its Chairman for 2012. Hess will begin his term Jan. 1, succeeding Jim Albaugh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Wes Bush, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Northrop Grumman... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR) has been selected by Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Office as aviation industry partner for a new education to careers engagement strategy between the City Colleges of Chicago and private business to prepare residents for jobs in high-growth sectors. AAR Chairman and CEO David P. Storch joined Mayor Emanuel for the announcement of the... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: CPI Aero
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE Amex:CVU) today announced that it has completed the move to a new 171,000 square foot facility, located at 91 Heartland Boulevard, Edgewood, New York two weeks ahead of schedule. The new location, which is nearly three times the size of the former one, is being used as the Company’s assembly facility, principal offices... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: TheSpec
The air ambulance helicopter at ORNGE’s Thunder Bay base was grounded hundreds of times this year because no paramedics were available for emergency flights. (see full story)... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: HAI
Charles D. “Chuck” Perriguey Jr. died July 16, 2011 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, Calif. at the age of 66. Chuck was born in Glendale, Calif. on Feb. 15, 1945. He attended the San Gabriel High School and East L.A. College before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965. Chuck was selected for... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will stop accepting applications for the Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship at 11:59 p.m., Dec. 30. Do not miss out! If you are currently enrolled in school and working towards a career in rotorcraft maintenance, or have recently graduated and are currently working, you are eligible to apply! For more... Read more
21-Dec-2011Source: Eurocopter
Three months ago, HeliHub.com recorded in this article that Eurocopter had produced just four Hermes edition EC135s, and sold three of them. In this latest press release reproduced below, it is now known that Eurocopter have sold the fourth one, which had been imported into the UK “on spec” in early September 2009, just prior... Read more
21-Dec-2011
Precautionary landing made on road, no injuries, no damage... Read more
21-Dec-2011
Clipped wires and landed with minimal damage to helicopter. Owner of field stated that weather was very foggy and he thought the pilot was making a precautionary landing for the weather and did not see the wires.... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Corporate Jet Investor
Corporate Jet Investor is launching its own excellence awards to recognise outstanding ability and achievement in the field of business jet and helicopter financing/lending during 2011. To be announced during the second annual International Corporate Jet & Helicopter Finance Conference in London on 7 February, these awards will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated outstanding skill during... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the release of a new GTN 750 trainer app for the iPad 2. This trainer, downloadable from the iTunes Store, simulates the behavior of the GTN 750 system interface and provides pilots with a safe, on-the-ground environment... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Lawrence Municipal Airport is the location of a new base for Boston Medflight, a satellite location to help provide a better service from Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. The airport is located off Route 125 in North Andover, and operations began there on 21st November with a helicopter moving in from Hancom Field in... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Vertical Markets
Kandi M. Spangler, announced today the launch of Vertical Markets, a company specializing in marketing solutions for the business and general aviation industries. Vertical Markets provides marketing services that help companies effectively communicate their value proposition, achieve brand recognition and drive sales through the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan. Ms. Spangler recently... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/fire-department-seeks-chopper-for-emergencies/212023-60-119.html
The State Fire and Emergency Department will soon send a proposal to the state government requesting for a helicopter, exclusively during times of major fire disasters. (see full story)... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance
“The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) can confirm that they will be relocating one of their air ambulances in the North area of Yorkshire to RAF Topcliffe. RAF Topcliffe offers the YAA an established airfield and infrastructure in North Yorkshire, providing a stable and long term future for one of their air ambulances and crew members.... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Police Aviation News
The MD900 fleet operated by the Belgian Federal Police has now reached 20,000 hours. Originally acquired by what was then the Gendarmerie in 1997 the fleet now consists of four airframes. The first two G-10 c/n 900-00034 and G-11 c/n 900-00045 were delivered new in 1997, the third to arrive was G12 c/n 900-00038 in... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: The Air Ambulance Service
The Children’s Air Ambulance is delighted to announce to all our supporters that our dream of providing a national bespoke helicopter transfer service for seriously ill children is soon to be a reality. Nicola Howkins said: “This progress is really exciting news and thanks to a new partnership with the team behind the Warwickshire &... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bell took one of their demonstrator aircraft to the Dubai airshow, and started a demo tour from there on. The helicopter entered UK airspace at Manston on Friday and is understood to be carrying out a demo flight for one specific potential customer in the Oxford area. Bell have confirmed to HeliHub.com that the aircraft... Read more
20-Dec-2011
Italy is planning to introduce a tax on Italian registered private business jets and helicopters and even on non-Italian registered aircraft that have spent more than 48 consecutive hours on Italian territory. (see full story)... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Having recently transferred an older AW139 from Netherlands to Kazakstan, the operator has replaced it with a new AW139 from the factory in Italy. Registered PH-EUE, serial number 31387 should now be at their Den Helder base and will soon be ready for North Sea operations. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker has announced their Helicopter Maintenance Management Seminar – Essential Tools for Your New Maintenance Manager’s Role - will be held February 15th to 17th, 2012 in Irving, Texas. This 3-day seminar will provide helicopter maintenance managers the necessary tools needed to master their challenging position. Conklin & de Decker has presented this... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Eurosafety
EuroSafetys iSafety App is ESI’s latest effort in their goal to improve airframe knowledge and safety in the helicopter community. The iSafety App is designed to provide a method to review caution panel emergency procedures from various aircraft. The first version of the app contains the caution panel procedures for the AS350B2, AS350B3, EC120B, EC130B4,... Read more
20-Dec-2011
Went into uncontrollable spin on final approach. Hit ground and caught fire. 6POB, 1 fatal – flight engineer Igor Eroshkin... Read more
20-Dec-2011
Helicopter caught zip wire cable, causing it to crash. Sole occupant fatal, later named as businessman Arie Neven. Was reported as inbound from Wonderboom to pick up one person and then planned outbound to Bakubunt... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Herts Air Ambulance
More lives are being saved in Hertfordshire thanks to the Herts Air Ambulance (HAA). Since its launch in November 2008 this vital Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) has flown over 900 life-saving missions. The landmark call-out was on Tuesday 13th December to a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on the QE2 Bridge in Thurrock. The... Read more
19-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Canmore Council has approved a new 10-year lease on the heliport with Alpine Helicopters, the current tenant. Originally presented as a 25-year lease, the Council decided that planning ahead 10 years was sufficient and offered that term to Alpine with very few other changes of terms. The lease establishes a heliport monitoring committee and a... Read more
19-Dec-2011Source: EMS World
Report says at least five top executives are shielded from the “sunshine list” published annually by ONtario to help make government accountable. (see full story)... Read more
19-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Norsk Luftambulanse has confirmed to HeliHub.com that they will take delivery of a new EC135P2+ on 20th January 2012. Serial 1033 from the production line at Donauworth, the new aircraft will add to the fleet which provides EMS cover throughout Norway, and now includes a base in Denmark as well. The helicopter will be registered... Read more
19-Dec-2011Source: Pique
After a time when Transport Canada closed a batch of EMS helipads to force certain upgrades, it gave the hospital management teams opportunities to get all the upgrades done. However, the upgraded pad at Whistler Health Care Centre failed its inspection Thursday (see full story)... Read more
19-Dec-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
19-Dec-2011Source: Sensor Technology
A smart load sensor developed in the UK by Sensor Technology provides all the information needed to optimise efficiency and increase profitability of a wide range of industrial operations. The new development allows weighing processes to be fully integrated with handling operations. All live data is captured in real time and can be transferred to... Read more
19-Dec-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
19-Dec-2011Source: Alaska Dispatch
Alaska State Troopers want a bigger, better, faster, tougher helicopter for their Fairbanks-based operations. They’ve already convinced Gov. Sean Parnell that the $3 million aircraft is necessary. He included money for it in his proposed 2013 budget — a spending plan he described Thursday as focused on true needs over mere wants. (see full story)... Read more
19-Dec-2011Source: Innovation Direct
An innovative new patented product designed to protect airplanes and helicopters from a potentially catastrophic situation, the Engine Safety Shield, has been developed by John Zunik of Brooklyn, New York. The invention’s unique design enables it to serve as a highly effective safety barrier for airplane and helicopter engines against birds and other airborne objects... Read more
18-Dec-2011Source: ARSA
The Symposium includes sessions on updates to regulations, policies and procedures that govern the maintenance industry, and more. Legislative Day gets you informed on the issues that affect your business and includes Capitol Hill meetings with your representatives, senators and congressional staff. More details for the Symposium will be posted as they become available. See... Read more
17-Dec-2011Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Michael Gallagher has joined Spectrum Aeromed as Vice President, Project Manager. In his new role, Gallagher will direct the activities of systems analysis, design, product development and sales in the implementation of air medical equipment solutions. “Mike Gallagher is a highly-skilled professional and proven leader. His outstanding background in mechanical engineering, lean manufacturing and customer... Read more
17-Dec-2011Source: FAASTeam
Safety – Survival – Shivering – Yawning So what do these things have in common? Well, survivalists say that shivering is the first symptom you should look for if you suspect your buddy is falling victim to hypothermia. If that person doesn’t get to a warmer place soon, they are likely to be in danger... Read more
17-Dec-2011Source: HAI
Don’t miss the chance to register for education courses at discounted prices! Through Dec. 30, 2011, receive significant savings on professional development opportunities including Aviation Security, Flying in the Wire Environment, Mountain Flying Ground School, Pilot Human Factors, NVG Recurrent Training, Dealing with In-Flight Helicopter Emergencies, NVIS Aircraft Conformity, Pilot Crew Resource Management, Helicopter Operator... Read more
17-Dec-2011Source: Convio
Design consultancy Convio has completed a rebrand and website design project for charity The Children’s Air Ambulance. The Children’s Air Ambulance provides helicopter transfer sevice and life-saving treatment to critically ill children thorughout the UK. The rebranding is in line with the recent takeover of the charity by the umbrella organisation The Air Ambulance Service.... Read more
17-Dec-2011Source: Simplex
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted an STC for Simplex Aerospace’s new power line insulator and windmill cleaning system for the Eurocopter AS350 and 355 series. The STC, number SR02207SE issued on 12-15-2011, is the newest product in the company’s 65 year history of innovation. The Aerial Cleaning system represents the third generation of aerial cleaning... Read more
17-Dec-2011Source: Sikorsky
The Thales TopDeck® avionics suite to be installed in Sikorsky’s new S-76D™ helicopter will offer new “click to fly†ability based on a concept that has never been installed on a helicopter before: the Icube-S concept of Intuitivity, Interactivity, Integration and Safety. The S-76D helicopter is the newest model in the popular S-76® helicopter series manufactured by... Read more
17-Dec-2011Source: Helicopter NYC
With the launch of their new, more comprehensive website, Helicopter New York City now offers easier website functionality for booking helicopter tours online. “Our customers spoke and we listened,†states Matthew Day, Vice President of Business Development at Helicopter New York City. “Our customer feedback was the impetus for a website redesign so users can quickly book... Read more
17-Dec-2011
Flight conditions further rapidly deteriorated and became extremely bad, one of the helicopters had an accident during the flight back to the Germany research ship Polarstern. Fortunately, the passengers were only slightly injured. Instant support could be given by the other helicopter team, which at the same time had a hard but safe landing... Read more
17-Dec-2011
Flight conditions further rapidly deteriorated and became extremely bad, one of the helicopters had an accident during the flight back to the Germany research ship Polarstern. Fortunately, the passengers were only slightly injured. Instant support could be given by the other helicopter team, which at the same time had a hard but safe landing... Read more
17-Dec-2011
Crashed shortly after take-off with two high profile politicians on board – total 5POB. Potential damage is to port skid? But it may just be uneven ground.... Read more
17-Dec-2011
Two male occupants were treated for superficial wounds and bruises... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) have launched an official iPhone App to enable supporters to keep even more up to date with the latest news and activity from the life-saving Charity. The brand-new App, which is now available to download via the iTunes App store for £1.99, enables supporters to track HM98 & HM99 across... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: University of Utah Healthcare
With the goal of better serving southern and central Utah regions, University of Utah Health Care’s AirMed and Mountain View Hospital welcomed guests today to celebrate AirMed’s new 24-hour aircraft base at Mountain View Hospital in Payson. The new base in Payson was a strategic move for AirMed, as the crew relocated to Mountain View... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: Garmin
Pilot Jeff French loves his company’s Citation Mustang. He also loves the Garmin G1000 avionics suite that comes on the Mustang as standard equipment. And with 5,500 flight hours under his belt, the company pilot for Sunridge Hotel Group really loves his recent Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) upgrade. Sunridge manages multiple hotel properties, primarily... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: FlightGlobal
Sikorsky declined to identify the customer, but said it was a corporate operator in the Northeast corridor of the US or one in the Middle East (see full story)... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: Flying Magazine
The FAA’s AeroNav division held a meeting in Washington DC this week, and according to sources who asked not to be identified, its aim was to gather industry input on their plan to raise fees for its data (see full story)... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: Kawasaki
Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced that it has received an order for a BK117C-2 helicopter from Nishi Nippon Airlines Co., Ltd. The helicopter, to be used as medevacs in Oita prefectures, is slated for delivery starting in May 2012 . The Kawasaki BK117 helicopter was developed jointly by Kawasaki and European helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter Deutschland (ECD),... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has delivered the first Bell 429 with a multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County, Virginia. This is the first of two Bell 429s being delivered to Fairfax County. Their second Bell 429 is expected to deliver in the second quarter of 2012. This multi-role Bell... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: Era Helicopters
Era Training Center (ETC) is pleased to announce that its first AW139 flight simulation training device (FSTD) has been FAA-certified as a Level 6 FSTD. This certification will allow helicopter operators to conduct AW139 training in ETC’s device under CFR Part 61 or train in the FSTD with their own instructors. ETC’s AW139 FSTD has... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: USPTO
Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,078,395) developed by Kenneth E. Builta, Euless, Texas, James E. Harris, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas, and Billy K. Gore, Euless, Texas, for a “control system for automatic circle flight.” The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: “A flight... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: OPEIU
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) helicopter pilots, members of Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 109 employed by Air Methods Corporation based in Denver, Colorado have ratified a new agreement covering more than 1,000 pilots. AMC operates in 45 states transporting close to 100,000 patients annually as the nation’s largest provider of air medical... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: Eurocopter
A ceremony was held in Bucharest today for the delivery by Eurocopter Romania, a subsidiary of Eurocopter – the world’s leading civil and parapublic helicopter manufacturer – of an EC135 helicopter to Romania’s Ministry of Health. The ceremony was attended by the Romanian Minister of Health Ladislau Ritli, the Secretary of State in the Romanian... Read more
15-Dec-2011
Summit Air Ambulance is expanding its business with a new base in the Montana city of Belgrade, which they expect to have up and running by 1st January. (see full story). The company is based in Idaho and has a base at Boise in their home state of Idaho, as well as bases at Las... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
India’s aviation safety regulator DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has grounded two Pawan Hans pilots pending an inquiry into an alleged safety lapse. The pilots were ferrying three oil workers on 10th December and made an unscheduled landing after realising when already airborne that a door of the helicopter was not securely shut. Having... Read more
15-Dec-2011
The City Council voted 6-2 Tuesday to approve a tax abatement for the expansion of Bell Helicopter’s headquarters in which the company will reap $13.5 million over 20 years if it meets requirements. (see full story)... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: Kansas City Star
The first wrongful death lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Nevada on behalf of the families of a honeymooning couple from India killed in a Las Vegas sightseeing helicopter crash that also took the lives of the pilot and a Kansas couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. (see full story)... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Yesterday, Schweizer 333 G-TAME departed Shoreham Airport by road after being purchased by Fuchs Helicopter, the Swiss operator. The UK fleet of five Schwiezer 333s has not flown for some time and originally numbered five. In May this year we reported G-TAMB had been bought by Fuchs, and now G-TAME has followed the same route.... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: Embry Riddle
Students in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Helicopter Specialty Degree program will be even more well prepared for work in the helicopter industry, thanks in part to L-3 Communications. L-3 has generously donated to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University a set of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) to be used within the Bachelor of Aeronautical Science Helicopter Speciality degree program.... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: Strom Aviation
Strom Aviation, a full-service aerospace staffing company based near Dallas, Texas, has launched a new division in their organization, Strom Direct Aviation Staffing. Strom Direct is an independent provider of candidates for placement in permanent positions for Strom Aviation’s clients and with a particular emphasis on the corporate aviation and helicopter industries. Their primary focus... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
CHC has processed a registration transfer to allow it to operate an AW139 in Kazakhstan. Operating until recently from North Denes in the UK, G-CHCV was noted in early November being worked on in Stavangar, Norway – perhaps in preparation for its new role. C-CHCV is serial 41005, a 2007 manufactured aircraft which had 3,007... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: CALSTAR
The Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation has donated $25,000 to the California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) base in Ukiah. It is the ninth year in a row that the foundation has made a substantial donation to the base, known as CALSTAR 4. According to Deborah Pardee, R.N., M.S., North Bay Regional Director for CALSTAR, the donations... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: London's Air Ambulance
Today marked a moment in history when London’s Air Ambulance, the world’s leading air ambulance, began operating from its new home on top of the new Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. The helicopter landed at 8.05am for service. At 284ft high, the helipad is one of the highest in Europe and is almost the same... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: REACH
REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) and Methodist Healthcare (Methodist) announce the expansion of their partnership providing emergency helicopter service to include a second base in Pearsall, Texas, called Methodist AirCare 2. Service began on December 12, 2011. AirCare 2 will provide life-saving 24/7 emergency medical helicopter service from a base located 50 miles southwest of... Read more
15-Dec-2011Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not refer to any helicopters and this update is included in HeliHub.com for completeness.... Read more
15-Dec-2011
Crashed and burned in a residential area on a post maintenance test flight. 1 fatal from 2POB – Pilot Pedro Malaver survived and engineer Edsel Pachecho did not.... Read more