7-Jun-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that Peter Cutler has joined the company as Vice President, Military and Federal Government Programs. In this position, he will be responsible for the U.S. Army Light Utility Helicopter program, the Armed Aerial Scout capture effort, and expanding federal programs including U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection and FBI. “Under... Read more
7-Jun-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
7-Jun-2011Source: HeliFlite
Founded in 1998, HeliFlite is a full service helicopter operator offering on demand charter, a 25-hour HeliCard, fractional ownership and aircraft management services. HeliFlite’s outstanding safety record has been recognized by ARGUS International who has awarded HeliFlite “Platinum†status as well as Wyvern who has audited the company seven times and recommends HeliFlite as a... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance
A new Chief Executive has been appointed to lead one of the region’s largest and most vital charities. Tim Page joins the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) having most recently worked for charities in London and Birmingham. He arrives with a wealth of knowledge and experience of leading successful teams and has ambitions to make... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: ThedaCare
It was more than eight years ago, but Kyle Kienitz remembers Dec. 24, 2002, as if it was yesterday. At age 22, the U.S. Marine was home in Brillion on leave when the vehicle he was driving rolled over seven times, ejecting him and leaving him a paraplegic. ThedaStar responded to the scene and transported... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: Carter Aviation Technologies
Carter Aviation Technologies, LLC (Carter) of Wichita Falls, Texas is announcing that they have completed a long awaited move to a new facility in Wichita Falls. Since 1994 Carter has been housed in two small industrial buildings that accommodated their machine and composite shops and a small fabrication area. Both buildings encompassed less than 3000... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: fipart
fipart, the Next Generation eBusiness Platform for the Aviation Aftermarket, has announced that it successfully completed the roll-out of its upgraded web service to its 13,500 users. fipart’s aim is to provide an upgraded, modern alternative to the existing internet parts locator databases. New features implemented in this system include a state-of-the-art search and display... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: AOPA
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched a new program that helps members cut the cost of aircraft ownership by 50 percent or more. Using a secure database management system, the AOPA Aircraft Partnership Program helps pilots identify, match and connect with other pilots interested in reducing the cost of aircraft acquisition and... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: PremiAir
In May 2011 PremiAir made its debut at EBACE, exhibiting for the first time at this world renowned aviation trade show, held annually at Palexpo, Geneva Airport. PremiAir showcased its private jet and executive helicopter management, charter and maintenance services, introducing its newly bolstered team and announcing the addition of new types to its rotary... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Avon Fire & Rescue, the emergency authority based around Bristol in South West UK, is today having a demonstration of a Eurocopter EC145. It arrived at Bristol’s Filton Airprt yesterday using the callsign “Redfox 01”, and is a German registered example D-HTCL. Back in December 2009, fire chief Kevin Pearson put in a request to... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Helicopteres Guimbal have told HeliHub.com that a dealer has been appointed to sell the Cabri into EUrope’s biggest civil helicopter market – the United Kingdom. Cotswold Helicopters, based at Kemble in Gloucestershire (also known as Cotswold Airport), have signed a dealership agreement with the French manufacturer and will be operating serial number 1028 later this... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: Post-Standard
The legislature only funded Air-1 through June 30, placing the second half of the year’s funding in a contingency account to be released if the Sheriff’s Office made substantial progress toward setting up a not-for-profit foundation to raise private income and obtaining a commercial license allowing it to charge fees for patient transport.... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: HFI
Don’t miss a chance to support Helicopter Foundation International! In late February, Lightspeed Aviation Foundation sent notification that HFI had been selected as one of 20 ‘Finalists’ for the 2011 Pilot Choice Awards and designated gifting program. A formal announcement was made at the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-in & Expo in Lakeland, Florida on... Read more
7-Jun-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
7-Jun-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
7-Jun-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
7-Jun-2011
Helicopter was on electricity line survey when it went down at the crest of the mountain of Puerto Angulo, in a rocky and inaccessible by land vehicle. Locals reported a fire and the authorities later confirmed two fatalities. Foggy weather conditions may have contributed... Read more
7-Jun-2011
San Diego Gas & Electric’s helicopter was involved in an incident when a section of a transmission tower carried by the helicopter fell approximately 200- feet to the ground. No one was injured.... Read more
6-Jun-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
6-Jun-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 Digital Audio System was recently selected by the Fairfax County Police Helicopter Division for integration into their new Bell 429 helicopter. Their new aircraft is currently undergoing completion at Paradigm Aerospace Corporation (PAC) in Mt. Pleasant, PA. The DVCS6100 was chosen by Fairfax County PD due to its unique ability to effectively... Read more
6-Jun-2011Source: Vancouver Sun
Police arrested two suspects inside a barn where the pot was being cultivated. And police seized a R44 helicopter, two pick-up trucks and three marijuana grow labs that were not yet in use. [File Photo]... Read more
6-Jun-2011Source: Briskman Briskman & Greenberg
A defective aircraft and wrongful death lawsuit will continue court proceedings in Illinois, ruled the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, Sixth Division. Michael Russell flew an emergency medical service helicopter for Air Angels, Inc. throughout Cook County. He died when the aircraft he was piloting crashed. His family subsequently discovered that one of... Read more
6-Jun-2011Source: BLR Aerospace
BLR Aerospace, the well-known developer of innovative performance modifications for helicopters and business aircraft, recently delivered its 200th FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for a Bell UH-1H helicopter. More than one-third of the certificated UH-1 fleet has been modified with FastFin, making it one of the company’s top-selling products, according to Dave Marone,... Read more
6-Jun-2011Source: Cornishman
The company confirmed that it had reached an agreement with a landowner for a new heliport adjacent to the St Erth industrial estate off the A30, subject to planning permission and the successful sale of the current heliport in Penzance to Sainsburys. If successful, it will create a transport hub enabling passengers easy access to... Read more
6-Jun-2011Source: Bond Offshore Helicopters
[Note: We run the press release from Bond below verbatim. However, we have been reporting this since 1st February 2011 – see here!] Bond Offshore Helicopters, part of the Gloucestershire-based Bond Aviation Group, has won a £50m contract to supply oil and gas company Perenco with two new Agusta Westland AW139 aircrafts. Bond has been... Read more
6-Jun-2011Source: KDFW Fox 4
Early Friday morning, Dallas police found out about a chopper parked at the Century Inn in the 2100 block of Northwest Highway, near Loop 12. [File photo]... Read more
5-Jun-2011Source: NSW Police
NSW Police Force Commissioner, Andrew Scipione APM, has welcomed the latest addition to the Aviation Support Branch, PolAir 4. PolAir 4 is the Force’s newest helicopter, a twin-engine Eurocopter EC135 P2+, will replace the current single-engine model. The aircraft features newly-designed rotor technology, including a fenestron shrouded tail-rotor, which is significantly quieter than previous models.... Read more
5-Jun-2011Source: Ecocopter Peru
An unprecedented alliance between Peru and Ecocopter aerospace giant Erickson Air-Crane will benefit the dynamic sectors of oil, gas, mining and energy in Peru. The strategic alliance will enable this growing market to offer a unique and distinct from operational excellence, extensive experience and a powerful fleet, which combines heavy helicopters, medium and light in... Read more
5-Jun-2011Source: Breeze-Eastern
-Breeze-Eastern Corporation (NYSE Amex: BZC) today reported its Fiscal 2011 financial results. Net sales: $78.2 million, a company record high, versus $69.0 million for Fiscal 2010. Net income: $5.0 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, versus a net loss of ($6.0) million, or ($0.64) per diluted share, last year. Adjusted EBITDA, a “Non-GAAP Financial Measure†as... Read more
5-Jun-2011Source: Indra
Indra will attend le Bourget Paris Air Show, the main event of the aeronautics sector in Europe, to be held from the 20 to the 26 of June. The company will exhibit its electronic defence and radar surveillance systems as well as the latest developments in unmanned platforms. In electronic defence, Indra will provide thorough... Read more
5-Jun-2011Source: Heli-Russia
From May 19 to 21, 2011, the 4th International Exhibition of the Helicopter Industry— HeliRussia 2011—was held in compliance with the order of the Russian Federation government No. 1275-p issued on September 2, 2009, at the Crocus Expo Center. The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation on... Read more
5-Jun-2011
While it was flying low and slow, the aircraft sustained vibrations, followed by an engine breakdown. The pilot attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft rolled over onto its left side and was partially submerged on the edge of a lake.... Read more
4-Jun-2011
Aircraft lost power in towering take-off at 25ft agl. Returned to pad and taken out of service for inspection... Read more
4-Jun-2011
The machine appears to have spun and caught the ground, leading to dynamic rollover,... Read more
4-Jun-2011
Precautionary landing in field after pilot “sensing something was wrong”. Later flown to Santa Maria Public Airport for further assessment... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
A new EMS operation is opening in the Danish provinces of Midtjylland / Nordjylland (Central and Northern Jutland), with a Eurocopter EC135 flown by Norway’s Norsk Luftambulanse. This is only the second air ambulance helicopter in Denmark, and the first one operational 24 hours a day. Although Denmark is a small country, its hospital structure... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: DRF Luftrettung
The Berlin station of the air rescue organisation HDM achieved its 10,000th mission on the night of 31 May its 10,000. The control center Lausitz alerted the crew at midnight to a patient who was injured in a riding accident. A 43-year-old was in a barn being kicked repeatedly by a horse on the head... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: CHC
When operating his AS332L Super Puma, a CHC pilot noticed something out of the ordinary. Upon selecting the landing gear down, his cockpit indicator said otherwise. Despite feeling and hearing the landing gear move into place, the indicators still showed one of the gears in the ‘up’ position. This was not the first time such... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Chicago Tribune
A proposed helipad for the new Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood should be safe enough “to perform approach and landing maneuvers,” an independent analysis conducted for the Illinois Department of Transportation says.... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: AAMS
The AAMS Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA) is a robust training program on safety management for the air medical and critical care community. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in the science and application of the discipline of safety systems for current and future leaders in emergency medical transport. Participants will garner specific knowledge and... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the Agreement) to acquire OF Air Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. (together, Omniflight). Omniflight provides air medical transport services throughout the United States and provides these services... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Helitech
Now in its 25th year, Helitech 2011 will be taking place at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford on 27-29 September. More details on registration at http://www.helitechevents.com... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Helicopter Museum
Following interest expressed by Cockpiteers in a new Cockpitfest event in the South of England, The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare has offered to provide a venue for the weekend of 10th-11th September 2011. Coinciding with one of the museum’s regular Open Cockpit Days, the new Cockpitfest will offer both indoor and outdoor space for both... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Daily Local
Brandywine Hospital spokeswoman Patti Jackson-Gehris said in a statement Thursday afternoon that the helicopter service is no longer needed due to a new flight service in the region and due to the county’s new trauma center at Paoli Hospital, which opened last year.... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Lobo Leasing
Perella Weinberg Partners today announced that certain funds within Perella Weinberg Partners’ Asset Based Value strategy have teamed with helicopter industry veterans Howard Wolf, Bill Wolf, Bruce Mauldin and John Contas to form Lobo Leasing, LLC, a joint venture to acquire helicopter and helicopter-related assets for lease to operators. Lobo Leasing will serve as a... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: AEM
AEM Corp., in cooperation with Cobham Aerospace Communications, is now offering even more NAT products due to the License Agreement the two companies signed in December 2010 which they continue to build upon. “Ongoing communications with our customers continues to reveal there is demand for a variety of the unique legacy NAT products,†says Dave... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: FAA
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced today that the FAA will begin to impose civil penalties against people who point a laser into the cockpit of an aircraft. “Our top priority is protecting the safety of the traveling public. We will not hesitate to take tough action... Read more
3-Jun-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
3-Jun-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
3-Jun-2011
During a flight with two occupants on board, the helicopter collided with terrain and minor injuries were sustained. They activated a search beacon and were picked up by the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (“Canadian Helicopters”) (TSX: CHL.A, CHL.B) will release its first quarter results ending March 31, 2011, on Thursday June 9, 2011, after market close. The Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. conference call will take place Friday June 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to review the financial results. To participate in this conference call, please dial one of... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
ADAC, the German-based rescue organisation, has announced that it’s “Christoph Europa 1” base achieved its 50,000th mission on 18th May. Based at Aachen-Merzbrück airfield, the helicopter was on its 725th Use this year after being called to an emergency to Baesweiler. These impressive figures reflect a high daily operating frequency, which averaged five missions per... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HAI
I am sure most of you are familiar with the various accident reduction efforts within the industry – be they Helicopter Association International, FAA, the International Helicopter Safety Team, Tour Operators Program of Safety, Airborne Law Enforcement Association or the European Helicopter Safety Team. The basic premise of these efforts is to reduce the number... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: Wales Online
The crew of the Wales Air Ambulance who plucked a badly-inured climber to safety has been nominated for a UK award. Paramedic Aneurin Heath, one of the crew onboard the Swansea-based helicopter, braved pounding waves and an incoming tide to rescue the patient.... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HAI
Planning has begun for HELI-EXPO 2012. Below are some dates to keep in mind for the next month: June 8, 2011 – Housing will open at 1:00 pm EST. Again this year, Connections Housing is the official HELI-EXPO 2012 housing coordinator. Watch for more details in future e-blasts and on our website at www.rotor.com/heliexpo. July 1,... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International President Matt Zuccaro conveys the support of HAI and its members for recent FAA action to impose civil penalties upon individuals who point lasers at aircraft cockpits. “The helicopter industry is most susceptible to this safety hazard due to the lower altitude mission profiles we fly in both urban and rural locals. We are... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
REGA, the Swiss Air Ambulance operator, has broken ground on a new base for Ticino, the southernmost canton in the mountaineous land-locked country. Located at Locarno airport, the new facility is expected to be operational in June 2012. EMS cover began in Ticino in 1980 with a small hangar, an Alouette III and two pilots.... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Doha-based Gulf Helicopters has commissioned its new AgustaWestland AW139 full motion flight simulator. The simulator incorporates the latest technical advancements in flight simulation, and “state of the art†graphic displays, was officially certified by the UK’s CAA last week initially as a Full Flight simulator (FFS) as per JAR-FSTD H to Level B. Gulf Helicopters... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) want to say a huge thank you to all their supporters who have helped them raise a massive £1million through their recycling scheme over the last 5 years. The life-saving Charity has been operating their successful recycling campaign since 2005, which is managed by their recycling partners Bag It Up... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: iSikkim
On 10th May the inspecting team from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) office carried out the inspection of helicopter and the heliport and till date no report on the resuming of heli service has been confirmed.... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: InfoNews
Over The Top have received safety award honours from HAI, annually since joining in 1999, this 2010 award being the twelfth year that Over The Top have been awarded this prestigious award. The only New Zealand Company to do so.... Read more
1-Jun-2011
Boustead Projects has clinched a S$23 million contract to design and build a hangar facility for the maintenance, repair and over haul of helicopters and aircrafts for Bell Helicopter Asia. 23 Million Singapore Dollars currently translates at US$18.64M... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: YLE
The Social Affairs and Health ministry in Finland claims that insufficient information has been provided by Medi-Heli on how the grant was spent, and are thus seeking it be returned.... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: Repubblica
In the home city of helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland, the police responsible for the local transport system “Green Line” are tracking copper thieves using a small unmanned helicopter... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: Toronto Sun
An electrical problem caused a Quebecor news helicopter to lose power and crash near a Montreal movie studio in December 2009, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has found. TSB investigators said the circuit breaker that feeds the clutch system was activated during the flight, interrupting the power supply. See also HeliHub.com page for this... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: On Course Solutions
On Course Solutions, Inc., a leading aviation consulting company, announced that the company has been selected by Cobham to provide customer pilot training for Cobham’s HeliSAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. Jim Shirey, president and founder of On Course Solutions, remarked, “I have no doubt that the significant stability enhancement provided by the HeliSAS system will... Read more
1-Jun-2011
S55 Whisperjet conversion “Helo is Ok but the people looking to use it are no longer interested.” [exact date not known]... Read more
1-Jun-2011
Tail rotor struck tree and helicopter crashed into orchard... Read more
1-Jun-2011
Four injured after helicopter hit powerlines and crashed into a field. Onboard were a charter pilot, two Queensland government employees and a Cairns Regional Council employee who were conducting aerial surveys of the area.... Read more
31-May-2011Source: Globe and Mail
Eurocopter president Guy Joannes said Tuesday that his company is looking to expand in the market for police helicopters, following on its success with landing earlier contracts with forces such as the Ontario Provincial Police and RCMP. Photo EC120 of York Provincial Police... Read more
31-May-2011Source: EADS North America
EADS North America has appointed Michael Cosentino to be Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy and Development. He will be responsible for overseeing the company’s future strategy for growth, as well as leading the mergers, acquisitions, and business development functions at EADS North America. “We are pleased to have Mike Cosentino lead our strategy... Read more
31-May-2011Source: Southland Times
David Maxwell Kershaw, 57, managing director, of Frankton, was remanded without plea when he appeared before Judge Dominic Flatley in the Queenstown District Court yesterday. The charges relate to Kershaw’s previous directorship of Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters.... Read more
31-May-2011
west-north-west wind of 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. During the hover the helicopter yawed suddenly to the right. To avoid a collision with nearby trees, the pilot landed in an adjoining field. The landing on the uneven ground was reported to be “abrupt” and the helicopter rolled over, damaging the... Read more
