7-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the OMNI Group, a Portugal-based company has signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters to be used to perform offshore transport missions. The purchase also includes options for additional AW139 purchases. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is exhibiting the AW169 helicopter at Heli-Expo 2011 (Orlando, FL, 6th – 8th March) for the first time. Unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2010, the AW169 programme is progressing as planned with the first flight scheduled in 2012 with certification at the end of 2014 and start of... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Era Training Center LLC have announced plans to open an AgustaWestland Authorized Training Centre in South America. Era Training Center will provide training services using an AW139 Level 6 Synthetic Flight Training Device (FTD) designed, developed and supplied by AgustaWestland. Offshore operators will benefit from specific mission training services once... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce a further expansion of the AW139 medium twin helicopter’s capabilities with two recent certification approvals. The AW139 has recently obtained certification for offshore take off and landing procedures for operations according to Performance Class 1 (PC1) and PC 2e (enhanced) requirements, as defined by the stringent JAR... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: Revue Thommen
REVUE THOMMEN of Waldenburg, Switzerland has announced the pricing and availability of production searchlight systems in Booth 4108 at Heli-Expo in Orlando. Deliveries will begin in 2nd Quarter 2011 and the standard system price of the HSL-1600 will be competitive with installed prices of other systems. Specifics of the pricing of the system and available... Read more
7-Mar-2011
pilot made a “precautionary†landing around 9:35 a.m after an engine warning light switched... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has joined with aircraft maintenance company Patria Helicopters AB to mark an important milestone reached by the helicopter squadron of the Swedish Police. EC135P2 helicopters operated by the Squadron and equipped with P&WC’s PW206B2 engines have now recorded a remarkable 40,000 in-flight hours. The milestone was announced at the Swedish... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company has appointed two new Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facilities (CSFs), expanding its service capabilities in Latin America and Central Asia. In February, Bell Helicopter appointed Sky Tech, LLP in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Eagle Copters Centro Mantenimiento Autorizado S.A (Eagle Copters) in Santiago, Chile, as the company’s... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, was ranked as the leading provider of product support for turboshaft and turboprop engines in both the 2010 Aviation International News (AIN) and Professional Pilot Magazine surveys of user feedback, which have recently been announced. Dean Kimsey, Rolls-Royce Vice President – Customer Business, said, “Recognition from our customers is... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International is partnering with EAA to establish a new, dedicated “home away from home†for the international helicopter community at EAA AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh this summer. The partnership unites the producer of HELI-EXPO®, the world’s largest trade show dedicated to helicopters being held here through March 8, with the organizer of the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, recognised excellence in M250® helicopter engine support by announcing the winners of the M250 Fully Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team (FIRST) network awards. The M250 FIRST network™ consists of 33 full-service engine and component repair and overhaul (R&O) facilities. It offers full-capability R&O support to more than 4,000 operators of... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Langley, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – 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 received renewal as a Sikorsky Aerospace Authorized S-76 Overhaul and Repair Center, as well as renewal as a Sikorsky Aerospace Authorized... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter announced today the release of its new website www.bellhelicopter.com, a redesigned internet presence that familiarizes new and prospective customers, helicopter enthusiasts and industry professionals with Bell Helicopter’s industry leading technology. With a custom, state-of-the-art content management system and clean, user-friendly navigation, the new site helps users find relevant information faster, according to their... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: JSSI
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, recently announced a special offer of a $1000 pre-paid fuel card for clients enrolling their aircraft engines, airframe or APU on a JSSI program during the Heli-Expo 2011 convention. The fuel card is made available by... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Conklin & De Decker
Conklin & de Decker (Booth # 920) announced a special Heli-Expo 2011 show discount of 15% on their family of aircraft operating and acquisition products. This limited-time product discount applies to the following: The Aircraft Cost Evaluator, the cornerstone for Conklin & de Decker for over 25 years and is the industry standard for operating cost... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has delivered its first PT6C-67E production engine for the Eurocopter EC175 helicopter, a medium-size utility helicopter for multi-role civilian and parapublic applications. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. “This first production engine marks another milestone in our relationship with Eurocopter,” said Richard Dussault, Vice President, Marketing, P&WC. “The... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) presented Med-Trans Corporation (Med-Trans) with a commemorative plaque at a ceremony here today marking the delivery of the 1,000th PW206B2 engine aboard Eurocopter’s EC135P2 helicopter. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. “This is another major milestone in our ongoing relationship with Med-Trans, with whom we already have long-term... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
VIH Aviation Group Ltd. has purchased 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines and has signed a long-term Guaranteed Maintenance Cost Plan contract with P&WC, which covers the overhaul and repair of the engines. The announcement was made today at Heli-Expo 2011, which is being held at the Orange County... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and SonAir Servico Aereo, S.A. (SonAir) Â today announced the signing of a contract for six S-76C++â„¢ helicopters in a ceremony held at Heli-Expo. Â Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). SonAir has been flying Sikorsky products for more than 15 years in support of offshore oil operations in Angola.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: SpiderTracks
HELI-EXPO 2011, ORLANDO, FL – Spidertracks and AvConnect, an AvFusion, Inc. company, have teamed up to offer helicopter operators the first fully automated and real-time tracking and pilot and aircraft records-keeping solution. The partnership brings together spidertracks’ satellite-based flight following and tracking system with AvConnect’s flight data recording software to create a real-time aircraft management... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Langley, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – 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 recently been granted a Federal Aviation Administration amendment to its existing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC); #SR02341AK, to provide an Integrated Cockpit... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Milestone Aviation Group Limited jointly announced for the first time today the scheduled deliveries of five Sikorsky S-76C++™ helicopters to Milestone in the second half of 2011 under a firm order contract signed last December. Milestone, the first global finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter and private jet markets, will... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
“The selection of a second AS350 B3 was easy – the aircraft is well suited for our operations in mineral exploration and our customers have come to count on the performance and lift capability†said Frank Kelner, CEO of V. Kelner Helicopters.  “The AS350 B3 provides excellent handling characteristics, great visibility and delivers customers with... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has completed the first development test runs of the new RR500 engine. The initial runs included engine start and accelerations to part power. The test team is proud that the engine successfully met all the relevant and applicable milestones. In upcoming weeks, the RR500 engine will continue test runs... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has completed the first development test runs of the new RR500 engine. The initial runs included engine start and accelerations to part power. The test team is proud that the engine successfully met all the relevant and applicable milestones. In upcoming weeks, the RR500 engine will continue test runs... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today officially announced the establishment of a new RR300 Service Center network, which offers global, approved maintenance support to RR300 powered Robinson R66 operators worldwide. The Service Centers provide maintenance, inspections and parts sales directly to operators. The RR300 Service Center network consists of eleven industry-leading support facilities which... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a long-term agreement with Era Helicopters LLC (Era) of Lake Charles, La., to provide engine support for Era’s fleet of 70 P&WC-powered helicopters. The contract covers 150 installed PW200/PT6B/PT6C and PT6T engines, plus spares, for a period of 10 years. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The biannual Helitech show in the UK now has competition rather closer to home than they would like. Having sold out the Helitech show to Reed Exhibitions, most of the original team are behind “The Helicopter Show 2012” which will be hosted at Farnborough in September 2012. With the UK version of Helitech in September... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: SureFlight
The aviation refinishing company, SureFlight, LLC will be exhibiting at the Heli-Expo Tradeshow booth 1812 in Orlando, FL on March 5-8, 2011. Casher’s Aviation Finishes (exhibiting at the adjacent booth 1811) and SureFlight have teamed up to offer up to $2,000 of free DuPont IRMON paint to the first few customers who sign for a... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced today that the Bell Helicopter Training Academy has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Training Approval for Bell 206 series, 407 and 412 helicopters. In addition to the normal theory approvals, Bell Helicopter’s Training Academy has been granted practical approval for the 206, 407, and 412... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and United Industries International are pleased to announce that the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Korea have selected the AW139 for the Incheon Fire Fighting Department. The helicopter will perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions and is scheduled to go into service in 2012.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services’ (SAS) commercial maintenance facility in Coatesville, Penn., announced today completion of comprehensive modifications to a Sikorsky S-76B™ helicopter for export to Germany’s Heliservice International GmbH. Originally designed for VIP transport missions, the aircraft has been reconfigured and is currently equipped to perform specialty maintenance operations on windmill farms throughout Germany. The SAS’... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced today the signing of a contract to sell an S-76C++™ helicopter to the Maharashtra Government in India for VIP transport. The aircraft will join a growing fleet of Sikorsky helicopters operating in India or on order by Indian customers, including other S-76® family aircraft and lightweight S-300™ and S-330SP™ helicopters. ... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the launch of its new LUH HELOTRAC 2Xâ„¢ software system supporting the U.S. Army’s UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program. The user friendly, Web-based system records, manages and reports essential information presenting data in an easily accessible and highly visible dashboard. SAS is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
PHI Inc (NASDAQ: PHII, PHIIK), a leading provider of helicopter transportation and related services to a diverse customer group that includes the oil and gas industries, has purchased 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines. As well, PHI has signed a long-term Engine Service Agreement for the repair and... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the G1000H, an all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market. The G1000H provides important flight data — flight instrumentation, navigation, communication, weather, terrain, traffic, identification, and diagnostics and maintenance computer — and... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca announces the new Arriel 2+ family. The Arriel 2D, Arriel 2E and Arriel 2N, part of this new family, will respectively power the AS350 B3e, EC145T2 and AS365 N3e. This new family offers lower operating costs, higher reliability and higher performance. Arriel 2D certification is scheduled mid-2011, the Arriel 2E’s one year later and... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics, a leading provider of communication, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications, announced today that it has entered into a service center and dealer agreement with JAMCO. JAMCO will act as the authorized service center to provide line repairs, bench work, as well as warranty and exchange services... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Helicopter Support, Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, announced today during the Heli-Expo industry show in Orlando that the company’s Services Division has won the FAA Diamond Certificate of Excellence award for the fifth consecutive year. This coveted award is given to employers with 100 percent employee participation in an FAA-approved aviation maintenance training... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Turbomeca
In support of Air Methods Corporation* loyalty and commitment, Turbomeca has agreed to a ten year dedicated customer support partnership to provide cost control and tailored services in support of their growing fleet. Air Methods has been a loyal Turbomeca customer for many years and operates approximately 220 Turbomeca engines (Arriel 1, Arriel 2, and... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies with operations around the globe, has purchased three AgustaWestland AW139 twin-engine helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines and signed a long-term Eagle Service™ Silver Plan (ESP®) contract. The announcement was made today at Heli-Expo 2011, which is being held at the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: DAS International
DAC International of Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. announced today they have entered into a distribution agreement for sales into South America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe with Cobham’s HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System for light and medium helicopters. Cobham received HeliSAS’ Technical Standing Order (TSO) certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2009, and... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Thales
Thales announced today that it has been working on significant functional enhancements on its TopDeck avionics suite in order to anticipate operators requests, which will contribute to further improving the helicopter’s performance. Previously selected by Sikorsky to equip the new version of it’s S-76D commercial helicopter with the TopDeck avionics suite, Thales is now enhancing... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the GMA 350 and GMA 350H audio panels. Designed for fixed wing and rotorcraft, respectively, the GMA 350 and 350H have industry-first features like voice recognition, 3D spatial audio processing, advanced auto squelch, and ambient noise based... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, is pleased to announce that one of its most popular products for helicopters is being used by one of the world’s largest tour operators. Blue Hawaiian, the largest Hawaiian helicopter operator and Hollywood’s first-call helicopter company, is in the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that MD Helicopters, a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, has selected the G500H as an optional avionics package for the MD series helicopters. The G500H, is a certified, all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has initiated work on a project to obtain a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Garmin G500H glass cockpit in the Robinson R44 helicopter. Once completed, any authorized Garmin dealer can install the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Milestone Aviation Group
Milestone Aviation Group, the first global specialty finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter and private jet markets, announced today $205 million in transactions. With this announcement, which was made at the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo, Milestone has closed on 20 new and pre-owned helicopters totalling $141 million as well as signed Letters of Intent... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Turbomeca
Recently, STAT MedEvac, major EMS operator in the USA, received the 1,000th Arrius 2B engine to power their latest EC 135. Today, STAT Medevac’s fleet is composed of 14 EC 135s and seven EC 145s (Turbomeca Arriel 1E2). All their new airframes will have Turbomeca engines and most of their current fleet has Turbomeca engines.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted its AS350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Level B and NVG training certification continuing the company’s enhancement of its training capabilities in support of its helicopter operators’ efforts to improve flight safety. With the Level B certification, American Eurocopter’s Part 135 customers can incorporate the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix Inc., located in Euless Texas, is very proud to announce significant expansion of their facilities so that they can better support the growing customer base. Aero Dynamix has outgrown their current 8,200 square foot facility and is currently in the process of expanding into a 24,300 square foot facility. “The customer demand for... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In a somewhat bizarre accident, Westland Wasp G-BZPP was written off Saturday at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in the UK. The helicopter was hovering at low level when it was hit from behind by a taxying fixed wing Starduster aircraft. It was one of the very last airworthy Wasps remaining in the world HeliHub.com... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is to add a new “LINKS” section to our website. Never known to do things by halves – we already bring more stories and incident reports to the global helicopter industries than any other website – you can be sure that our LINKS section will be second to none. Information on how to get... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
Eurocopter Canada confirms the sale of three AS350 B2’s, two EC130 B4’s and one AS350 B3 aircraft with Capitale Hélipro based in Quebec City. With the delivery of six new helicopters by July 2011 from the Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) facility in Fort Erie, Ontario, Capitale Hélipro will have a total fleet of 11 Eurocopter... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, Inc. has announced that Richard E. “Rich†Gross has recently been hired as the Assistant Director of Operations for the company. Gross brings with him over twenty years in the helicopter business with extensive experience with air medical and law enforcement flight operations around the country. Prior to joining Metro Aviation, Gross held... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Marenco Swisshelicopter is launching the “SKYe” helicopter at Heli-Expo with a full-size representation likely to draw lots of interest. Looking like a potential competitor to the Bell 429 or Eurocopter EC135, the twin engined aircraft has been developed over the last four years by Martin Stucki. As owner of Marenco AG, Stucki is CEO of Marenco... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Sandel Avionics
Sandel Avionics has revealed dramatic side-by-side comparison video footage of its advanced ST3400H HeliTAWS terrain avoidance system and the HTAWS software option for the Garmin® GNS™ 430W that points out the difference in performance between HeliTAWS and a MOPS (minimum operating performance standard) unit. The video, which will be shown first at HAI in Booth... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Uniflight
Uniflight announced today a revolutionary cooperative venture between Bell Helicopter and Rolls-Royce to provide the RR500 turboshaft as an engine upgrade kit to the venerable 206 series of light single engine helicopters. The program will significantly improve the performance of the aircraft for hot climate and high altitude operating conditions. The option kit will be... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – 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, announces it has launched a unique UH-1H helicopter upgrade program; ready for delivery to operators around the globe. Vector’s customizable UH-1 upgrade... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/international-award-for-qld-flood-saviours-20110306-1bja8.html
Helicopter crews who plucked dozens of people from roofs, cars and trees after the “inland tsunami” struck Grantham in southeast Queensland have been recognised with an international “Rescue of the Year” award.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Star Gazette
Judge rules that two claims in the Schweizer $12M lawsuit against Sikorsky will stand. One claim states that Connecticut-based aircraft maker Sikorsky failed to work with the Schweizer family to settle two product liability suits, a condition included in the purchase agreement.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Aeronautical Accessories
Aeronautical Accessories, a Bell Helicopter company, launched its new website, www.aero-access.com, on January 3. Designed to provide rotorcraft customers with an improved web experience, the new website provides easy access to technical information, details on new products and an expanded online catalog. This online catalog highlights Aeronautical Accessories’ more than 2,700 unique parts and accessories.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Spidertracks
The world’s oldest and largest helicopter sightseeing company, Papillon, announced at Heli-Expo today that is making a commitment to improving the safety of its fleet and passengers by choosing spidertracks aircraft tracking system for its flight following. The Las Vegas-based company flies 40,000 hours a year, offering sightseeing tours around Nevada and into the Grand... Read more
6-Mar-2011
Giuseppe Orsi has said that the development process of the BA609 was still being held up in negotiations with Bell Helicopter, whom he inferred was reluctant to hand over the development baton to AgustaWestland.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: National Research Council
Ottawa-based National Research Council Canada Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC Aerospace) has developed a unique and revolutionary technology for fly-by-wire aircraft, which will allow pilots to operate complex aircraft with a single pilot command interface acting as an independent controller of multiple input modes, simultaneously. This is a major breakthrough in the development of advanced... Read more
6-Mar-2011
Escalating oil prices are putting South West air ambulances under increasing pressure and could cost lives as aviation fuel costs hit the half-million pound mark for the first time. Both operators fly the EC135, with Cornwall having one and Devon two.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Northern Star
WESTPAC Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter has been awarded ‘5-stars’ under the Lismore City Council Waste Wise Star Certified Business Program. The program aims to recognise best practice waste management practices established by businesses.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: SkyBanners
Soon the skyline of major cities in India will see an unusual sight – huge banners being flown by helicopters that can carry brand messages, announce new movies releases, in fact the scope is limitless. Making this possible is Oscean India, which has launched SkyBanners International in India. The company has tied up with Xtravision... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International proudly hosted its second annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, March 4, in conjunction with HELI-EXPO 2011. The event was a great success. There were wonderful prizes awarded, great food, and everyone who participated helped support HFI’s Scholarship program. In total, there were 100 players representing 24 teams, and 35 sponsoring... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HAI
PHI Chief Pilot Mike Hurst, one of this year’s “Salute to Excellence” award winners, is the featured speaker at the HAI Safety Symposium this morning at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla. You can watch Mike’s presentation live on Just Culture starting at 8:00 a.m. (EasternST) Check back here for updates on live Webcasts of other HELI-EXPO 2011 programs,... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: TrueView
TrueView Enhanced Vision Systems, LLC of Sackets Harbor, N.Y. has obtained Transport Canada approval of its infrared enhanced vision system. The approval, STC SH10-53, compliments the existing FAA STC, #SR02601NY-D for TrueView’s Model 2061-200-320/640 system for the Bell 206 and 206L Series helicopters. TrueView manufactures high quality STC’d EVS systems in complete kit form. The... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: CPI Aero
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. announced that its President & CEO, Edward Fred, will be addressing institutional investors at the Roth Capital Partners 23rd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, CA. Investors will be able to... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters, a leading training organization specializing in disaster relief operations and planning for military, law enforcement and public services agencies in the U.S. and around the world, recently completed a successful year-long disaster response training program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. With SRT’s help, Good Samaritan Hospital, recognized by Healthgrades, Inc.,... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce that a number of informative events taking place at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla. will be streamed via live Webcast (CLICK HERE). The following events will take place at the Orange County Convention Center, South Concourse: (These are EASTERN STANDARD TIME GMT+5) Sunday, March 6 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.—HAI’s Annual Membership Breakfast and... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: SkyBooks
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has issued Release 4.4.2.4 of its Electronic Record Keeping Program. This release focuses on alleviating the stress of Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance by directing maintainer and operator attention to newly issued AD. “Just like any aviation system, SkyBOOKS wanted to provide our... Read more
