28-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector Helicopter Services – www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration Amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), #SA1230AK-R STC; for an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Integrated Cockpit Display... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
A subcontracting agreement was signed between Turbomeca USA, Inc. (Safran group) and Eurocopter Canada Limited that will provide level 1 and 2 (different level on intervention on the engine) training courses in Canada. Under this agreement Eurocopter Canada Limited will be responsible for the training needs in Canada, coordinating with Turbomeca USA, Inc. The goal... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
The enhanced AS350 B3e is the next generation aircraft in the proven Ecureuil family of helicopters. Officially launched at Heli-Expo, 2011 the new version features a more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2D turbo shaft engine, a new digital FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) and is fitted with an engine data recorder. “The selection of the... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced today that the Company will be attending the Howard Weil 39th Annual Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans on March 28 – 31, 2011. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Tuesday, March... Read more
28-Mar-2011
After the passengers had boarded the aircraft, the commander heard a noise and the aircraft suddenly settled and adopted a nose high attitude. The engines were shut down, the passengers and crew disembarked. Subsequent examination of the aircraft by the crew showed that the undercarriage aft crosstube had failed, due to metallurgical fatigue.... Read more
27-Mar-2011
Pilot was flying alone from South Florida to Nassau, Bahamas – the shortest distance for that route being 50 miles. Some 20 miles out over the sea, the aircraft experienced engine problems and put down safely in the water. The Enstrom was fitted with fixed floats... Read more
27-Mar-2011
Helicopter landed in water. Pilot, the only occupant, not injured... Read more
27-Mar-2011
Pilot referred to high winds causing him to lose control. Two occupants injured, two not. Pilot named as Agnaldo Pereira da Costa... Read more
26-Mar-2011
Helicopter grounded after pilot turned back to road accident scene due to weather, safe landing and no damage. Patient deplaned and proceeded to hospital by road. Helicopter remained on site overnight... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will once again exhibit at the Helicopter Association of Canada’s Annual Conference (booth #108) in Vancouver, British Columbia from March 25th -27th, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Vector... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Methven Heliski
This season at Methven Heli we will be celebrating 25 years of operation! With a strong La Nina situation the longrange prediction is for a cold winter with plenty of snow. There has been some concern following the recent Christchurch earthquake however business is normal for Methven and for guests travelling though Christchurch there are... Read more
25-Mar-2011
Patria has brought a new helicopter maintenance hangar into use in Utti. In 2010, the City of Kouvola built a 2,800-square-metre maintenance hangar, now leased by Patria. The hangar entered use at the end of January 2011. The need for maintenance space stems from the plan between Patria and the defence administration concerning the regular... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian’s next stop will be in Vancouver at HAC 2011 Booth #432 from March 25-27. The new Guardian 7 will be on display at the booth and Guardian’s staff will be giving demonstrations of the web-based data management console. This new product adds on the features that have attracted customers to Guardian’s product for years: small... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Aspen Avionics are collaborating to deliver a state-of-the-art, NextGen-ready multi-function touchscreen cockpit display to general aviation customers. The two companies have completed a development agreement to bring Honeywell’s open-interface Bendix/King KSN 770 to market before the end of 2011. Honeywell’s Bendix/King KSN 770 is part of the Apex Edge series, delivering... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: CBC
Canada’s Transportation Minister Chuck Strahl said his officials are reviewing last month’s report from the Transportation Safety Board on its investigation into the crash and said his department would respond to the board by May 7.... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
At the Helicopter Association of Canada Annual Convention and Trade Show 2011, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the premier provider of comprehensive night vision goggle (NVG) solutions, is pleased to announce plans to expand operations into Canada, timed with the unveiling of a new strategic partnership with Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. Working together, HTSC and... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Associated Aviation
Associated Aviation (Associated) and its subsidiary, Timber Wolf Aviation  (www.associatedaviation.com) continues to increase its share within the North American and International helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) markets; and fully intends to build on this success when it attends the Helicopter Association of Canada’s 15th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia from March 25 to... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: BelAir
It is with pride that Bel Air has been chosen to take charge of shuttle flights in the North Sea for Maersk Oil and Gas. Whole Maersk Oil and Gas Contract has been in the contract. Bel Air has won the part of the contract as you welcomed into. Director Susan H. Lastein: “I am... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
In light of recent statements in the press, Vector Aerospace Corporation (“Vector†or the “Corporationâ€) has been asked by Market Surveillance on behalf of the Toronto Stock Exchange to disclose the current state of the review of strategic alternatives with the objective of enhancing shareholder value announced previously by the Corporation. In the process of... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: EDP24
CHC announced this week that “under current market conditions†the plan to move was not viable at the current time, and would be put on hold.... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Building on the MD41 family of products, Mid-Continent Instruments announces the MD41-151X Series Annunciation Control Units (ACU) — an upgrade to the company’s MD41-146X Series Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) ACUs. Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD41-151X ACU is designed as a companion to the new Garmin Touch Navigator (GTN) systems. Available in horizontal and vertical configurations, the... Read more
25-Mar-2011
The helicopter came to rest tilted on its left side. One of the main rotor blades was nearly snapped off, and the impact completely sheared off the rear tail rotor, which came to rest a short distance from the main body. Had completed 20 minutes flying time since maintenance, and was the pilot’s first flight... Read more
24-Mar-2011Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Phoenix Heliparts, Inc. has been awarded a 2010 Boeing Performance Excellence Award, receiving the silver level of recognition from The Boeing Company for performance between October, 2009, and September, 2010. The award is given to those suppliers who show strong dedication and continued commitment to its high performance standards, which are measured by strict quality... Read more
24-Mar-2011
Pilot lost control over a forest fire. Helicopter crashed killing pilot Hector Metuaze de la Fuente, Passenger seriously injured. Post crash fire and burnt out... Read more
24-Mar-2011
All three occupants injured after accident when landing on a steeply sloping site... Read more
24-Mar-2011
Crashed into the water, unknown circumstances... Read more
24-Mar-2011
“The incident happened at about 3:30pm in rainy and windy condition when the Australian pilot failed to navigate the helipad belonging to the Ambua Lodge. “ All five on board survived. Helicopter was inbound from Komo, in support of Essar LNG project there. Pilot named as Haji Ruslan... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Richland County Sheriff
During a news conference this week, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott unveiled the newest addition to the Department’s efforts in making our communities safer – A.I.R. Aerial Intelligence and Response. Intelligence gathering, surveillance, search and rescue or special responses to critical incidents are now made easier through the use of radio controlled (RC) technology. Sheriff Lott... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Irish Times
The transfer of the Irish Coast Guard from the Department of Transport to the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food has not yet been confirmed officially, but is expected to take place in a number of weeks... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. recently held its 4th annual Supplier Summit in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with senior executives from the top 150 supplier companies. Â The current 13 Sikorsky Gold Suppliers were recognized at the event for their best-in-class performance. Â In addition, the event marked the launch of Sikorsky annual supplier recognition awards. Â Sikorsky is a... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (the “Group”) (TSX: CHL.A CHL.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared monthly dividends of $0.091875 per Common Share and Variable Voting Shares, payable on each of May 13, 2011, June 15, 2011 and July 15, 2011 to holders of record at the close of business April 29, 2011,... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Hollister Free Lance
Aris Helicopters has agreed to a lease with the City of Hollister to operate at the building formerly used by the Gavilan College aviation mechanic program. Aris has taken the 10,000 sq.ft facility on a two year lease with an option to extend a further three years.... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The organisers of HeliRussia 2011 have announced that Sikorsky have taken some exhibition space at the event, representing the first time the US manufacturer has made a visible push into the country in many years. Although no details are yet being made available, it is expected that their main push will be to make some... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Precision Helicopters
Precision Helicopters Ltd (PHL) have announced that they have opened a new Base at Palmerston North Airport which will see an extension of their services into the lower North Island. This has been made possible by newly formed Helicopters Manawatu Ltd having signed with PHL as a Licensed Contractor. David Speirs, Business Manager, said today... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently signed a Purchase Agreement with Wuhan Helicopters in China for a 480B turbine helicopter. The state of the art aircraft will be equipped with a Garmin GPS system, an Isolair agricultural spraying system, and a Safe Flight Powerline Detection System. Enstrom has a long history with Wuhan Helicopters and China. ... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: PremiAir
As Long Run raced towards the finish line to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, PremiAir, the award-winning UK-based executive helicopter and corporate jet charter operator, was preparing to wrap up an extremely busy flying schedule last week. Each aircraft in the company’s executive charter fleet flew every day from locations in the UK and throughout Europe. ... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Arizona Daily Star
They were new and noisy and most folks had never seen one up close and personal back in 1946. That was the year Edwin “Monte” Montgomery brought his helicopter to town, starting up what was later lauded as the nation’s first commercial helicopter business.... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE:HGR) have partnered to help Colombia improve the treatment and lives of victims of landmines injured during the decades-long conflict that has affected the country. Since 2002, there have been at least 7,700 registered survivors of landmine incidents, with the... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. officially opened a new facility at its Florida Assembly and Flight Operations (FAFO) campus, establishing experimental assembly line operations for the new CH-53K heavy lift helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Since 1959, United Technologies Corporation has been in operation in Palm Beach County with Pratt & Whitney... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, Inc. has announced an industry first iPad App now available to provide customers with a familiarization and training tool for installed equipment description, functionality and operation, among other uses. The company plans to include the Eurocopter AS350, EC130, EC135, EC145 and EC145T2 as well as the EC155 model type helicopters as part of... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: Alliance for Aviation Across America
Alliance for Aviation Across America announced a new partnership with the Helicopter Association International (HAI) during a press conference highlighting the recent achievements of the Alliance for Aviation Across America over the last 18 months. “We are thrilled and honored that the Helicopter Association International has decided to join the Board of Directors of the... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: London’s Air Ambulance
London’s Air Ambulance, the Charity which runs London’s only air ambulance has today attended its 25,000th mission. The service, which has been in operation for 23 years, also celebrates a year of being a 24hr operation next month, in April 2011, thanks to the continued support of its sponsors and the London community. London’s Air... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: WSLS Channel 10
The new standards apply only to call-when-needed contracts, and they apply only to the Type III, smaller type of helicopters used for dropping between 100 and 300 gallons of retardant and transporting up to eight firefighters. These aircraft will now be required to be equipped with wire-cutting kits... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: Gazprom
Gazprom has selected Rubin (St. Petersburg) after a tender to draft a concept design for an intermediate marine helicopter landing pad for the Shtokman gas condensate field. The client is the 100-percent Gazprom subsidiary Gazflot. Rubin will use its own knowledge and expertise to draft the concept for Gazflot; the project is part of the... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Following the success of the main HeliHub.com gallery – soon to pass the 6,000 images mark – we are today launching a more specialised gallery covering helicopter display teams. The Flickr gallery provides users of HeliHub.com the opportunity to upload their own photos, and the outstanding success of our main gallery is demonstrating just how... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation (NASDAQ-GS:KAMN) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation, and Defense Conference 2011 on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:40 PM Eastern time. Investors and interested parties may access a live audio webcast in the Conferences and Presentations... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: HAI
Major helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) associations have committed to “create the safest system possible for patients and the public†by adopting the data-driven safety recommendations of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST). They called on all HEMS operators to join their efforts. “The leading helicopter operators in our industry have made significant investments in... Read more
22-Mar-2011
The tail rotor contacted a small bush during training involving landings on sloping ground.... Read more
21-Mar-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
21-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, and Kuerzi Avionics AG, an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft services in Europe, have proudly teamed together to obtain European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the installation of the Garmin G500H glass cockpit in the Eurocopter AS350.... Read more
21-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Malaysian offshore operator Weststar Aviation Services has taken delivery of the last three of the nine AgustaWestland AW139s it ordered, primarily for supporting offshore oil and gas operations in the country. The three were delivered today to Kualan Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport courtesy of an Antonov AN124 freighter. Six AW139s will be based... Read more
21-Mar-2011Source: Nordic Rotors
The Swedish Maritime Administration has now decided how to ensure a long-term national sea and air rescue service. This means that the helicopter operations will be gradually incorporated into the Maritime Administration. The reason is to safeguard the availability of rescue helicopters for sea and land operations on a longer term. The Maritime Administration is... Read more
21-Mar-2011Source: Ornge
On behalf of the Ornge Board of Directors, it is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of one of our own, Mr. Lorne Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a tireless supporter and champion of access to healthcare, especially for people living in Northwestern Ontario. “We at Ornge are deeply saddened to learn of the... Read more
20-Mar-2011Source: PZL-Åšwidnik
PZL-Åšwidnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a renewal agreement with Rolls-Royce to continue the supply of M250 turbines for the SW-4 single engine helicopter. The multi-year agreement will cover the provision of engines for the SW-4 in the world market, confirming confidence of the market opportunities for the type.... Read more
20-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Portsmouth City Planning Commission voted in recent days to allow Air Evac Lifeteam to build a hangar at their existing helipad between 11th and 12th Streets. The plans include allowand for installation of an above-ground fuel storage tank. No objections were raised by State Fire Marshal’s Office or the Portsmouth Fire Department. Most of... Read more
20-Mar-2011Source: West Penn Allegheny Health System
P.S. Martin, MD, Director of Pre-Hospital Services at Allegheny General Hospital and Medical Director of West Penn Allegheny Health System’s LifeFlight program, has been named president of the Air Medical Physicians Association (AMPA), a group offering opportunities for education, research and networking so that patients may receive the best care possible in the safest transport... Read more
20-Mar-2011Source: FAA
SAIB: SW-11-24 This is information only. Recommendations aren’t mandatory. Introduction This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to inform owners and operators of rotorcraft equipped with Garmin 400/500 series GPS Navigation Systems, with the activated function of Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS) designed for use in fixed wing airplanes. There is an airworthiness concern regarding... Read more
20-Mar-2011Source: ABC
Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell will mark the final week of the New South Wales’ election campaign later today with a promise to fund more police officers and a a new Ua$16 million counter-terrorism helicopter and 100 additional police vehicles.... Read more
20-Mar-2011Source: REACH Air Medical Services
REACH Air Medical Services, with headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA and bases of operation throughout California, as well as in Oregon and Texas, has earned the Diamond Certified® designation. Earning the rating of “highest in quality†came after being rated in a customer satisfaction survey performed by American Ratings Corporation. “Everyone at REACH is pleased... Read more
20-Mar-2011
Caught skid during hover practice. tipped over onto its side... Read more
20-Mar-2011
While loading patient, an ED technician dressed in a blue plastic gown came sprinting around from the far side of the aircraft. The pilot was able to intercept this individual but not before he had come under the rotor disk and near the tail. While loading patient at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT, an ED... Read more
19-Mar-2011Source: WBAL 11 News
The state is looking into the possibility of billing each patient transported, according to 11 News reporter David Collins. This would be a huge departure from current policy, which uses tax dollars to fund the program, without charging patients.... Read more
19-Mar-2011Source: AOPA
The FAA is seeking comment on a proposal that would limit participation in a program that allows aircraft operators to restrict public access to real-time tracking of their flight... Read more
19-Mar-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics announced the receipt of ETSO certification for the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6101, 8TX panel. The ACU6101, 8TX panel version has been specifically designed to meet the operator requirements for a dedicated Cabin Audio Control Panel. This new panel design is based on the standard ACU6101 Cockpit Panel and is the latest addition... Read more
19-Mar-2011Source: Robinson Helicopter Shop
At HeliExpo in Orlando Fl., Robinson Helicopter Shop released two new products made specifically for the R44 and R22 Helicopters. Designed by an R44 owner to specifically address issues experienced by all owners of the ships, the Bit Bag and Floor Mats are good news for pilots. BITBAG The Bit Bag solves the in-flight storage... Read more
19-Mar-2011Source: China Defense Mashup
The venerable S-64 heavylift twin helicopter could get new life under a memorandum of understanding between certificate holder Erickson Air-Crane and several companies in China, including Avicopter.... Read more
19-Mar-2011
The Interior Ministry says six firefighters have died when their helicopter crashed in a remote region in the northeastern province of Aragon as they flew to try and put out a wildfire. The statement says a seventh crew member survived the accident and has been flown to hospital in the city of Teruel. Photos at... Read more
19-Mar-2011
The pilot set down the helicopter in a field near the corner of Regal Row and Empress Row around 9:30 a.m. after smoke began to fill the cockpit. The problem turned out to be an air conditioning belt that overheated.... Read more
19-Mar-2011
Crashed and burnt out. Both occupants injured. One report states it did not have an airworthiness certificate, and the pilot was not approved on type.... Read more
19-Mar-2011
Engine failure in flight, heavy landing, ended up on its side... Read more
18-Mar-2011Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has been awarded almost £1 million of ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Convergence investment to build a new base for the charity and its helicopter at Newquay Cornwall Airport. The investment amounts to £949,760 from ERDF Convergence with further costs for the capital project to be matched by reserved charitable funds... Read more
18-Mar-2011Source: Donaldson
As the Donaldson Aerospace & Defense group, a division of Donaldson Company (NYSE:DCI), marks the anniversary of rebranding the organization’s three aerospace and defense businesses under one umbrella – AFS, Le Bozec and Western Filter – the Group has launched new landing pages for its website atwww.DonaldsonAerospace-Defense.com/ “As we continue to build a strong Donaldson... Read more
18-Mar-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker’s Helicopter Maintenance Management – Essential Tools for Your New Role, received a recent boost when Turbomeca agreed to sponsor the 2-day event. “We recognize the value of maintenance technicians receiving training that supplements their technical backgrounds as they make or have the desire to make the transition into managerial positions. The... Read more
18-Mar-2011Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies of Victoria, British Columbia announced today that they will be exhibiting at the upcoming at the 54th Annual Aircraft Electronics Association conference and trade show in Reno, Nevada, March 22-25th. On display will be a full range of products and services offered by Latitude including the S100 and S200 SkyNode products, as well... Read more
