20-Jan-2011
F0rce landed in a field.... Read more
20-Jan-2011
Pilot was Scott Finlayson, rescued safely and briefly hospitalised.... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: FAA
HeliHub.com editor note – we appreciate that this is primarily about airliners, but given the increase of laser incidents with helicopters, we decided it needs to be included, at least for awareness. WASHINGTON – The FAA announced today that in 2010, nationwide reports of lasers pointed at airplanes almost doubled from the previous year to... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Maritime Helicopters has purchased a new 407 that will be available for charter in 2011. This aircraft is a 2007 model with just 119 hours total time on the airframe It is uniquely configured with the Chelton 3D Synthetic Vision EFIS glass cockpit, including “Highway in the Skyâ€, Radar Altimeter/TCAS/Terrain Monitoring/Map Overlays and multiple other... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: Living Legends of Aviation
Lynn Tilton, founder and CEO of private equity firm Patriarch Partners, LLC (“Patriarchâ€) and industrialist will be honored as “Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year†at the 8th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards ceremony on January 21st at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. Ms. Tilton is being recognized for her leadership in the... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Around Christmas, the Living Legends of Aviation® organistion put out an invitation to this year’s event, and announcing some of the winners. In a quote from this press release they said: – “The “Legends†invite you to join them as they honor Lynn Tilton, CEO of MD Helicopters as “Aviation Entrepreneur of the Yearâ€. Ms.... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments announces the TSO certification and delivery of the MD15 two-inch altimeter and the MD25 two-inch airspeed indicator. “The MD15 altimeter and MD25 airspeed indicator complement our 4200 electric attitude indicator and complete the 2-inch standby package,†said Brett Williams, engineering manager for Mid-Continent Instruments. “Their small size saves space in crowded panels and... Read more
19-Jan-2011
Interfax Ukraine reports that the local State Aviation Enterprise plans to lease an AW139 from Tsentravia. A cost of 7.5M Ukrainian grivnas (approx US$ 950K) is quoted, but it is not clear what that refers to in terms of lease period, fuel, crew etc. Tsentravia was established in 2007, with 99.88% of the share capital... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: Air Ambulance Ireland
Martin Mulleady is a director of a building firm and a member of Longford County Council, chairing its Strategic Policy Committee for “Economic, Urban and Rural Development, Cultural and Recreational Policiesâ€. He is also chairperson of Drumlish Community Association, a former Chairperson of its Tidy Towns Association and a director of the Longford Joint Policing... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: Spectrum Aeromed
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LAFD) Air Operations Section contracted Spectrum Aeromed to design, engineer and install a custom carry-on medical device stand for their Agusta Westland 139 multi-mission helicopters. The Spectrum Aeromed design and engineering team collaborated with the LAFD’s special missions staff to get a better understanding of how this proposed unit was... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: Cranfield University
Course date: 14-18 Mar 2011 Course overview The Cranfield Safety and Accident Investigation Centre is proud to offer a new course for transport accident investigators who may find themselves involved in the various legal processes including Coronial Inquiry, Public Inquiry, Fatal Accident Inquiry and both civil and criminal litigation. The course has been developed in... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: Florida Today
Council members seemed ready to approve $33K of fee cuts for the Bristow Academy expansion, a project which would create 97 full-time jobs. But it unanimously decided to table the measure, pending the crafting of written policies on granting such financial breaks... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: SAFE
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has taken a leadership role to address a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that could add up to $210 to the cost of pilot certificates. On November 19, 2010, the FAA issued an NPRM entitled, Photo Requirements for Pilot Certificates (Docket No. FAA-2010-1127; Notice No. 2010-16). Key... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: ShandsCair
The ShandsCair helicopter flight team is enhancing its night vision. The team completes Federal Aviation Administration training next week and will become Florida’s fifth emergency medical services helicopter program certified to use night vision goggles. ShandsCair is the critical care transport system for Shands at the University of Florida and provided 1,883 ground and air... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: DAC International
DAC International of Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. announced today they have hired Dave Alderman as Director of United States Business Development. Based in South Carolina, Alderman will handle commercial airline and military sales. He has more than 25 years of aviation sales and marketing, program management and avionics experience with major aerospace companies such as Bombardier... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: STARS
Teck Resources’ logo was unveiled today on a STARS helicopter in recognition of Teck reaching a $500,000 donation milestone. Boyd Payne, Teck’s Senior Vice President, Coal, and Dr. Greg Powell, STARS President and CEO, took part in the event alongside STARS crew members. “Teck is proud to support STARS in its mission to provide critical... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: NVIO Systems
North Slope Borough’s Search and Rescue Aviation Unit has selected NVIO Systems Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based Training (CBT) to kick-start the rollout of a comprehensive night vision program that will provide strategic capabilities to enhance performance during night operation and realize organizational goals . The mission of NSB’s Search and Rescue Department is to... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, is pleased to announce Randy Rowles, Vice President Business Development and NVG Training Programs was the first individual to receive the new Master CFI-Helicopter (MCFI-H) accreditation introduced by Master Instructors LLC of Longmont, Colorado. “Night Flight Concepts is dedicated to meeting or exceeding industry... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: WCF Courier
see also HeliHub.com page for this accident – 23-Jul-10 N40TA Bell B206 New Hampton, US-Mississippi [file photo]... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics announced today the promotion of Michael Studley to Director, Customer Service-Field Service Engineering. Michael will lead Aspen’s Field Service Engineer team with responsibility for technical support of Aspen’s Authorized Service Center network worldwide. Michael joined Aspen in January 2008 and has served as the Manager for Field Service Engineering and has supported the... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: Carter Aviation Technologies
Wichita Falls, TX – Carter Aviation Technologies (Carter) of Wichita Falls, TX is pleased to announce that their new Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) has completed its first milestone in flight-testing. The PAV is Carter’s second generation, proof-of-concept aircraft set to demonstrate their revolutionary SR/CTM technology – a combination of rotorcraft and fixed-wing aerodynamics. The milestone... Read more
18-Jan-2011
Pilot Jean Marcel Grillet Aubert seriously injured, Passenger (unnamed) not injured... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: Kaman
QUEENSLAND, Australia, January 17, 2011 – A Kaman K-MAX® Aerial Truck flown by Skywork Helicopters, a leading provider of helicopter services in New Zealand and Australia, recently lifted six sections of a 120-ft electrical power transmission tower perfectly into place, enabling construction workers to bolt the sections together and complete the entire tower assembly in... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: CRI
Shanghai is to buy a firefighting helicopter in a bid to ensure there’s no repetition of the inferno that engulfed a 28-floor building and claimed 58 lives last November.... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation has reached a mutual commitment with Mercy Medical Center North Iowa to become their new aviation partner for their helicopter ems program located in Mason City. Both parties recently completed the terms of a formal contract after nearly a 12-month process of selection during which the hospital focused on safety, experience and quality... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having increasing success with its “Gallery†feature, recording over 5,000 images and increasing at a rate of approximately 450 per month The Flickr gallery provides users of HeliHub.com the opportunity to upload their own photos, and the early success is demonstrating just how valuable this will become over time. HeliHub.com plans to utilise... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: Police Aviation News
A month ago it looked as if the Devon & Cornwall BK117C-1 was destined to join the Avon Fire Brigade but then the hand of fate stepped in and the PSNI messed up their leased AS355F2 G-SEWP flying in bad weather in the Mourne Mountains. The Veritair supplied Squirrel was easily replaced by one of... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: KSL
The FBI has opened an investigation into a person who shined a laser pointer into the cockpit of a medical helicopter. [report does not state helicopter type – photo is representative of teh AirMed fleet in Salt Lake City]... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: Falbrook Bonsall Village News
When the Sheriff’s Department launched its ASTREA (Aerial Support to Regional Enforcement Agencies) helicopter the morning of Dec. 26, many area residents said they had difficulty understanding what officers were saying through the aircraft’s PA system.... Read more
17-Jan-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
17-Jan-2011Source: Simplex
Simplex Manufacturing has been granted a Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) from the Peoples Republic of China for its Robinson R44 agricultural spray system. The VSTC makes the Simplex spray system the only approved helicopter spray system for use in China. The CAAC approved the system on December 31, 2010. Simplex has shipped one... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Britain’s Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare is seeking volunteers to help them complete the restoration of Fairey Ultralight G-AOUJ. This two seat tip-jet helicopter with a gross weight of 817kg was developed just over fifty years ago, but cancelled after the UK military dropped their interest in it, and manufacturers Fairey found civil interest very muted... Read more
16-Jan-2011Source: KCRG
see also HeliHub.com report – 28-Jul-10 N275RA Bell B206 St.Olaf, US-Iowa... Read more
16-Jan-2011Source: Times of India
The aviation ministry is putting pressure on Oil and Natural Gas Corporation to refund liquidated damages it claimed from Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd for delaying delivery of 12 helicopters chartered in December 2005... Read more
16-Jan-2011Source: Zacks
Equities research analysts at Zacks Investment Research reiterated an “outperform†rating on shares ofBristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) in a research note to clients and investors on Wednesday. Separately, analysts at Howard Weil raised their price target on shares of Bristow Group Inc. from $48.00 to $54.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, December... Read more
16-Jan-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro personally extended the thanks of HAI members to Jim Oberstar this week for his longstanding commitment to and support of aviation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “In his 50 years of public service, Congressman Oberstar had a major influence on some of the most significant legislative decisions relating to aviation,... Read more
16-Jan-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
16-Jan-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (the “Group”) (TSX: CHL.A and 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 February 15, 2011, March 15, 2011 and April 15, 2011 to holders of record at the close of business January 31,... Read more
15-Jan-2011
Main blades severed tail boom during autorotation on training flight... Read more
15-Jan-2011
Instructor vacated aircraft for student Adeniyi Akinuli to complete shut-down. Helicopter took off unexpectedly and landed onto its side... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker
Orleans, MA — January 2011 – Conklin & de Decker announced they will now offer Helicopter Maintenance Management – Essential Tools for Your New Role, a seminar aimed at providing helicopter maintenance managers the tools needed to master their challenging position. This program was presented by Conklin & de Decker for many years through the... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: El Universo
the executive director of the National Commission on Surface Transportation, Traffic and Road Safety, Ricardo Antón, launched the two helicopters this week – although only the R44 was onsite as the MD530F had an engine issue, apparently.... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: Tennesseean
Swindle said the landing pad has come together as a community project, with support from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has offered a windsock and specifications needed for their LifeFlight helicopters... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: STARS
The 18th annual STARS Lottery officially launches today with 3,200 prizes worth over $5.1 million. The STARS Lottery is the single largest source of funding to keep STARS in the sky. “Last year’s STARS Lottery sold out generating over $10 million,†says Dr. Greg Powell, President and CEO of STARS. “Every individual who purchases a... Read more
14-Jan-2011
David Dennison flew from Tampa International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to drop off a friend’s fishing net.... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: Yahoo! News
Three Bulgarian helicopter aircrew working on a UN contract were kidnapped in Sudan’s troubled Darfur region on Thursday, the United Nations and the Bulgarian foreign ministry said.... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: Police Aviation News
ALEA: The US based Airborne Law Enforcement Association [ALEA] has announced that its in house magazine for members “AIR BEAT†is going digital this year. The staff of Air Beat is geared up for 2011. In addition to having a full-color glossy magazine delivered to your mailbox, you will now have the option to read... Read more
14-Jan-2011
Pilot Dempsey Stice, 42, was found dead in the cockpit with no signs of trauma, Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler said. He apparently landed the helicopter safely as there was no damage to the aircraft,... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: Medical Independent
Priscilla Lynch investigates why Ireland is the only EU country that lacks a dedicated air ambulance service... Read more
14-Jan-2011
Reportedly developed mechanical difficulties and crashed into a coconut tree while landing... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Buffalo News
The state of Maryland has filed a $4 million lawsuit against the federal government over the 2008 crash of a state police helicopter that killed four people.... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Dominican Today
see also HeliHub.com page for this accident at – 09-Jan-11 N926MF Bell 427 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (File photo)... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: JetNet
UTICA, NY – JETNET LLC, the world leader in aviation market intelligence, announced today the launch of JETNET iQ, a forecasting and premium advisory service for the business aviation market. “These are unprecedented times for business aviationâ€, said Vincent Esposito, JETNET President. “I hear people everywhere in the industry asking: ‘When do we get back... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: NEMSPA
The National EMS Pilots Association has submitted a 22-page position paper on the FAA Notice of Proposed Rule Making pertaining to helicopter air ambulance operations. January 10 was the deadline for the public submission of comments on the proposed changes to FAR Part 135. The new rules, if implemented as proposed without modification, will be... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – Today, American Eurocopter announced that STAT MedEvac has ordered five more twin-engine helicopters. The order consists of three EC135 helicopters and two EC145 helicopters and is part of an ongoing strategy at STAT to continually upgrade its fleet with the latest aircraft and the newest technology. The aircraft are scheduled to... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Aero Vodochody
Aero Vodochody a.s. has once again been recognized for superior performance by achieving UTC Supplier Gold status for the second year in a row. AERO gained this award for complete S-76 helicopter production for American company Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, which is a part of United Technologies Corporation concern, from where the name of the award... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Heliflite
Heliflite, Australasia’s longest serving authorised Robinson distributor has released the first official photos of the region’s first R66 Turbine helicopter taken in final completion at the Robinson factory. The base yellow with slate grey trim coloured R66 Turbine helicopter is ready for shipping to Australia and Heliflite looks forward to having it available as a... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: 2TheAdvocate
After nearly 23 years of serving as a public information officer for the Police Department, Sgt. Don Kelly will step down is head of the Air Support Unit. [file photo] See also “Baton Rouge Police add Robinson R44“... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Tampa Bay Online
A Lakeland man that authorities said pointed a laser light at a Polk County sheriff’s helicopter in November is facing up to 20 years in federal prison.... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Precision Aviation Group
Atlanta, GA – based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces the acquisition of Dallas-based Avcenter, an FAA Repair Station specializing in Wheels, Brakes, and Accessories for the Aerospace industry. The Avcenter purchase allows PAG to expand the MRO services it provides to customers operating Fixed and Rotary-wing aircraft.... Read more
13-Jan-2011
Helicopter noise in the region has been an ongoing issue for years. Arlington County Board member Mary Hynes says Arlington County registers three or four new calls a month about the noise. However, one man who lives in the Fairlington section of Arlington says he leaves the county two to three messages a day about... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Shake'd Technologies
Shake’d Technologies, Inc., a New York based firm engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced rotary wing technologies has teamed with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu to support its efforts and contract management to deliver a unique solution to actively reduce helicopter vibration for rotary wing users in both the defense and... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: European Commission
The European Commission has formally endorsed negotiations with Italy concerning the amount of subsidies that Agusta Westland must reimburse the Italian government for two military projects that also found civilian applications. The company received state support for two military projects – the helicopter A139 and the tilt-rotor BA609 – which also benefited civil versions. The... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Australian Aerospace
13 January 2011: Queensand Flood Information 5.30am All Australian Aerospace Brisbane sites are open and operating as usual today for both Production and office-based staff. The immediate roads around Pandanus Ave and Brownlee St are clear of water. Please drive safely in South-East Queensland and do not drive through flood waters. Visit 131940.qld.gov.au for up-to-date... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: Med-Trans
(DALLAS, TX – SIOUX CITY, IA): Mercy Medical Center – Sioux City has finalized an agreement with Med-Trans Corp. for them to become their new aviation partner for their regional helicopter ambulance service located in Sioux City, Iowa. Terms were reached after nearly a 12-month selection process, looking at significant factors such as customization of... Read more
12-Jan-2011Source: NTSB
Today the National Transportation Safety Board adopted a study that concluded that general aviation (GA) airplanes equipped with airbags provide additional protection to occupants in accidents involving survivable forward impacts. Airbags are designed to mitigate head and upper body injuries and are installed in the lap belt or shoulder harness portions of the restraint system.... Read more
12-Jan-2011Source: Australian Aerospace
12 January 2011: Queensland Flood Information 1.30pm Australian Aerospace staff and visitors are advised to leave Pandanus Avenue and Brownlee Street now. Brisbane Airport Corporation advises that the Brisbane River is expected to peak at 2.35pm today with water potentially crossing low lying parts of Pandanus Ave and Main Myrtletown Road. Brisbane Airport Corporation is... Read more
12-Jan-2011Source: SAFE
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has submitted a comprehensive response to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), Air Ambulance and Commercial Helicopter Operations… (Docket No. FAA–2010–0982; Notice No. 10–13). In addition to input from other members, the principle authors of the response included SAFE members Mike Coligny, a five-time Master Instructor, and... Read more
12-Jan-2011Source: Eurocopter
Singapore, January 11, 2011 Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) today unveiled its new 8,200-square meter Singapore facility, which is a key element for the growth strategy of this Eurocopter regional affiliate in the dynamic South East Asia helicopter marketplace. Located in Singapore’s redeveloped Seletar Aerospace Park, this facility provides a 25 percent increase in office... Read more
12-Jan-2011Source: FloridaToday.com
Bristow Academy will reportedly ask the city council for discounts on its building permit fees, as it seeks to expand its local operations and add nearly 100 employees.... Read more
12-Jan-2011Source: Ornge
The Ornge Foundation is pleased to receive a donation of over $343,000 from Pilatus, the world’s leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft. This generous donation will be used in Ornge’s Academy of Transport Medicine (ATM) to support the simulation program. The ATM was established in 2007 and provides paramedical education programs based on an innovative... Read more
12-Jan-2011
HeliHub.com page for this accident is at 31-Dec-10 N385PH Eurocopter EC135 Weyers Cave, US-Virginia... Read more
11-Jan-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services’ announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received FAA approval or their new Cable Cutters Kits for Bell 407 model helicopters. Transport Canada and EASA approvals are pending. The Apical Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the capability to cut a... Read more
11-Jan-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Today, American Eurocopter announced that it has delivered an EC145 to Lewis Energy. The aircraft was completed at American Eurocopter’s Grand Prairie facility and delivered during an event at the company’s Delivery Center. Lewis Energy utilizes its helicopters for corporate and VIP travel throughout its various locations in North America. It has chosen Eurocopter aircraft... Read more
