24-Nov-2010Source: AVE
China is also interested in the Kamov Ka32A11BC and is in talks on possible supply of a large batch of these machines for use in rescue missions and for fire fighting.... Read more
24-Nov-2010Source: Bild.de
The SensoCopter drone is to be used in monitoring of events and traffic, search activities and observations, as well as crime scene photographs.... Read more
24-Nov-2010Source: Miami Herald
Polk County deputies have arrested a Lakeland man for reportedly shining a laser into the cockpit of a sheriff’s helicopter and temporarily blinding the pilot.... Read more
24-Nov-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International’s mission is to advance the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce. That mission charges each of us to commit ourselves to promoting the highest level of safety and efficiency. This culture of professionalism is nurtured when we encourage and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and organizations. Each... Read more
24-Nov-2010
According to the Fire Department, the helicopter pilot Cristiano Felipe Rocha, 23, suffered a broken nose. The passenger, identified only as Leonardo, suffered minor injuries.... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that it had called its 6 1/8% Senior Notes due 2013 for redemption on December 23, 2010. The face value of the notes is $230 million, and the cost to redeem the notes is expected to be... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Bell
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (November 23, 2010) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that San Juan Regional Medical Center will add the world’s most advanced light twin helicopter, the Bell 429, to its air ambulance fleet. The purchase of the 429 supports San Juan Regional Medical Center’s AirCare unit based out... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: AvCodes
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
23-Nov-2010Source: KvivPost
Ukrainian engine builders at Airshow China-2010 have signed a memorandum on the tests of new TV3-117 VMA-SBM1V helicopter engine by Chinese specialists.... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Novosti
Two Russian politicians who survived a helicopter crash in the country’s remote Altai Republic are to face charges of illegal hunting, investigators said on Monday.... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Sheald
SHEALD, Inc. has released a Version 3.0 of its well-received Pilot eLog electronic logbook program that now includes 12 new categories for logging time against plus the ability to export the logbook to Excel for custom analysis and reporting. SHEALD Inc. has released a major update to their well-received feature-rich, cross-platform electronic logbook for private... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: ARM Aerospace, via Vertical Mag
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 22, 2010) – ARM Aerospace, provider of Aero-Lift aircraft storage hoists, has moved its company headquarters from Tuscon, Ariz., to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Recently, manufacturing of the Aero-Lift and all its components was also geographically centralized in Wisconsin, allowing for more control over the entire manufacturing process. “We’re excited about these... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
In the last week, the HeliHub.com team have filed the 7,000th news story on this website. The most recent 1,000 stories were filed in just under 11 weeks, equating to 92 stories a week – peaking one week in October with an incredible 121 stories. This remarkable effort shows the team’s dedication to the task,... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Omniflight
ADDISON, Texas, November 22, 2010 — Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a leading national provider of air medical services, has launched its OmniAdvantage family membership program in eight of the 18 states in which it offers service. Omniflight is introducing OmniAdvantage as a supplemental insurance offering to give the millions of families in its service regions the... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: WeatherBug
WeatherBug®, the leading provider of consumer and professional weather products and services and operator of the largest weather observing and lightning network, announced its selection by SESCAM (Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha), a regional healthcare organization in central Spain that serves more than two million living throughout the region of Castilla-La Mancha. With the... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Curt Lewis & Associates
Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) November 22, 2010 – Curt Lewis & Associates (CL&A), LLC, announces continued and expanded services to the helicopter community. Current trends in the helicopter industry, especially the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) indicates there is a necessity and need to provide safety training and consultation. Curt Lewis & Associates recent endeavors... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Multiflight
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has launched the second of two Dauphin Eurocopter AS 365 N2 helicopters it has bought from Multiflight. Both of the Dauphin helicopters will be managed and crewed by Multiflight. The first Dauphin bought from Multiflight was launched into service by GNAAS earlier this year. Multiflight Managing Director Steve... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Honeywell
Honeywell has selected Zhu Hai Helicopter Company to be its first helicopter avionics fleet operator in China, marking the beginning of a strong Honeywell presence in the country’s helicopter support industry. Zhu Hai helicopters will represent Honeywell’s commercial helicopter avionics product line. Zhu Hai will sell Honeywell components direct to operators, as well as perform... Read more
23-Nov-2010
Bird strike broke canopy, emergency landing made in school field.... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
AgustaWestland Brazil have released a photo of the first firefighting AW119 for the State Government of Goias, which they have bought in partnership with the National Secretariat of Public Security. When delivered it will be configurable for a number of tasks, including two litter patients in an EMS role. The helicopter commenced test flights at... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Bell
FORT WORTH, TX. (November 22, 2010) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the sale of two (2) 429 helicopters to Chevron, one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world. The aircraft will be servicing Chevron’s oil & gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico with deliveries planned in... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Simplex
Simplex Manufacturing and Eurocopter have completed a demonstration of Simplex’s newest High Rise Firefighting system for the Eurocopter EC225 in Hong Kong as part of the China Air Show. Simplex developed the system for the EC225 after a successful development and deployment of a high rise fire fighting system on an AVIC H-425 in China... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Cambridge News
Use of the £600,000 facility, on land south of the Rosie maternity hospital, will be limited to the hours between 7am and 9pm. The only aspect standing in the way now is to secure the funding. Photo shows the local air ambulance... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Associated Aviation
Langley, British Columbia – Associated Aviation, Inc, a British Columbia, Canada-based aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company today announced the acquisition of Timber Wolf Aviation; a helicopter MRO organization based near Ottawa, Ontario Canada that has successfully provided quality services to the Canadian and United States helicopter market since May of 2004. “The acquisition... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
At the Dutch Police fleet of Bo105 helicopters and BN-2 fixed wing grew older, so they started looking at replacing them with a single newer and more capable type. After a tendering process, they selected the MD Explorer, placing an order for eight in early 2001, with MD using the annual Heli-Expo convention to announce... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Kent Business
The estimated journey time between touchdown at Biggin Hill and arrival at the stadium could be as short as 40 minutes.... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro, and HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose, welcomed the opportunity to discuss safety initiatives with two leading FAA representatives while exhibiting at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Summit in Long Beach, California. Zuccaro and Rose were able to discuss the HAI and FAA mutual goal of enhancing safety... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Coventry Telegraph
Grants came from three trusts, General Charities of the City of Coventry, Stratford Town Trust and the Soroptimist International of Rugby Charitable Trust, to improve working areas at the operational base.... Read more
22-Nov-2010
The East Anglian Air Ambulance has announced that the charity’s Chief Executive Simon Gray will be leaving the charity at the end of January 2011. Andrew Egerton-Smith, Chairman of the charity’s board of trustees, commented: “We’re hugely indebted to Simon for the commitment he has shown to making the charity one of the most effective... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: HAI
For 50 years, HAI has celebrated the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the “Salute to Excellence†Awards program, and there are only two weeks left to nominate for the 2011 Golden Anniversary program! Winners will be recognized at the “Salute to Excellence†dinner, to be held on Monday, March 7,... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Helicopter Specialties
Helicopter Specialties invites you to visit our new 28,250 sq. ft. facility. Our four manufacturing service centers and our Certified FAA Repair Station cover 22 makes and models of helicopters. Services include: avionics, engines, components and heavy maintenance. Our original 14,000 sq. ft. facility houses, our paint, airframe repair, and machine shops. Simply put…we know... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Zoll
ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices and related software solutions, announced today that Swiss Air-Rescue, Rega, of Zurich Switzerland, is the first international air medical service to install the new Propaq(R) MD Monitor/Defibrillator on its medical helicopters. Rega partnered with ZOLL over the last year to provide valuable clinical and human factor input... Read more
22-Nov-2010
E-MED Rescue 24 launched the first-ever air ambulance in Windhoek on Thursday – a Bell LongRanger in association with MVA and Expedite Aviation. A second aircraft is planned for Tsumeb to help serve the Northern region of the country... Read more
22-Nov-2010
AirMed was responding to a rollover on I-84 when the rotor struck a metal pole on the side of the road. The craft raised 10 feet in the air and began tipping on its side before the pilot brought it down hard on both skids, which splayout out.... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Canadore College
Canadore College is pleased to announce its four nominees for the 2010 Premier’s Awards for outstanding college graduates held in Toronto on November 22. Carey D. Bond (Stratford, CT) – President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, chief marketing officer of Sikorsky Global Aircraft, and graduate of Canadore’s Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance program and Helicopter Pilot... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Longboat Key News
Alpha Helicopters specializes in scenic beach and city tours of Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Sarasota and Anna Maria Island... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Dothan Eagle
Omniflight Helicopter’s Alabama Life Saver program is to open its fifth site at Ozark’s Blackwell Field Airport.... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Watertown Daily Times
Air Evac Lifeteam wants to open a base to provide coverage to Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Military Aerospace
A few years ago, the FAA inaugurated a new class of simulator, exclusive to the helicopter world – the Level 7 flight training device (FTD), but failed to update the rules on helicopter training to distinguish this class from “Level 6”. A recent NPRM has only served to confuse the issue.... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: MedEvac Foundation
MedEvac Foundation held and sponsored many successful events at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale last month. Here are just a few highlights: Former astronaut Daniel Bursch, Captain, USN, Ret. spoke at the AMTC Tuesday General Session, relating safety lessons from NASA to air medical transport. Bursch was a guest of the... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: 13abc
ProMedica Air is part of ProMedica Health System, based in Toledo, OH... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: Heliwest
Heliwest, Western Australia’s largest on-shore helicopter company, has been selected to join the State Department of Health to help control mosquitoes in the South West. A Heliwest Jetranger aircraft will be fitted with specialised equipment, capable of housing liquid and granule mosquito control products, for spraying programs in the Peel and South West region. Heliwest... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: CEP-SCEP
The union representing oil workers on the Hibernia and Terra Nova offshore oil platforms is calling for speedy adoption of all of recommendations in the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry report released yesterday. “We are especially pleased with the call for an independent safety regulator,” says Chuck Shewfelt, the Atlantic Regional Vice-President of the Communications, Energy... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: The Engineer
An eco-friendly all-electric helicopter could one day change the face of urban transportation, they suggest... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: Toronto Star
Critics have accused the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board of a conflict of interest because it is tasked with developing offshore resources to the maximum extent while also protecting workers and the environment.... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: SEI Industries
SEI Industries Ltd. is proud to be offering a Bambi Bucket Technical Session during the Helicopter Association International (HAI) meetings in Boise, Idaho this week. The Bambi Bucket technical session will offer key repair and maintenance tips to this important group of long term Bambi Bucket users. The slow fire season in North America in... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: Janes
Russian Helicopters is preparing to launch a joint venture in China that will become the group’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for aircraft operating in the country.... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter has been awarded a nine-year $500 million contract to provide helicopter services for Woodside Energy’s Australian operations, possibly the largest helicopters service contract ever written in Australia. Managing Director for CHC Helicopter’s Australian operations, Rick Burt, was proud to be working with Woodside. “Woodside continue to play a lead role in developing the... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: Zoll
First Major North American Installation of New Ultra-Rugged Defibrillator/Monitor Designed With Unmatched Capabilities for Air Medical Operations ZOLL Medical Corporation (NasdaqGS: ZOLL), a manufacturer of medical devices and related software solutions, announced today that PHI Air Medical of Phoenix, Arizona, a business unit of PHI, Inc. (Nasdaq GM: PHIIK), is the first major installation for... Read more
19-Nov-2010
The number of cases of pilots being dazzled by laser pens increased across the UK to 737 in 2009 compared with just 29 in 2007.... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval for their Safety Enhancement Kits for the Medium Bell aircraft model types. FAA and Transport Canada approvals have been previously received. DART Safety Enhancement Kits increase the operational safety of Medium Bell aircraft. Sub-kits may be installed... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter announced that it has delivered another AS350 B3 to the Phoenix Police Department’s Air Support unit. This is the fifth AS350 B3 in the unit’s fleet of helicopters that has grown to meet the needs of its citizens and its expanding coverage area. The Phoenix Police Department’s Air Support... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: FAA
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today it is proposing that all pilot certificates include photos of the certificate holder. This action follows a requirement that all pilot certificates be made of plastic and contain security features, such as a hologram and an ultraviolet-sensitive layer, to prevent tampering, altering and counterfeiting. “The Department... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, November 18, 2010… MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) joins with the Houston Police Air Support Division in celebrating it 40th anniversary. The Air Support Division has a fleet of 10 MD 500E Helicopters. Equipped with current technology (including FLIR Systems, spotlights and video downlink) HPD air crews provide fast response times and critical ‘aerial... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: Heliwest
Resource-rich Papua New Guinea is undergoing an unprecedented economic boom and massive technological transformation as the country’s national building vision becomes reality. Playing a significant role in this growth is Heliwest which has won a two-year contract with major telecommunications operator Digicel for the construction of mobile phone towers across PNG. Heliwest is Australia’s leading... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the CIAM Trade Show and Congress from November 20-22, 2010 in Cancun, Mexico. CIAM 2010 is the “Latin American business meetingâ€, that brings together the most important aircraft manufacturers, equipment, services and aviation systems within the Latin American Aviation Community. Cancun is the... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: C-NLOPB
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) received the Report of the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry today and is releasing it to the public immediately. “On behalf of the Board, I thank Commissioner Robert Wells, commission counsel and the staff of the commission for their work during the course of Phase I of the... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Sikorsky
ZHUHAI, China – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered nine new S-76® and S-92® helicopters to China in 2010 – the most ever in a single year for China – through a steady stream of deliveries that include the delivery of two S-76C++™ search and rescue (SAR) helicopters to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) China Rescue... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Infinite Power Solutions
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) today announced that it has secured a design win for its award-winning THINERGY® solid-state, rechargeable, Micro-Energy Cell (MEC) product with MicroStrain, Inc., a leading supplier of micro-miniature, highly durable sensors and sensing systems for use in structural health monitoring. IPS’ THINERGY MECs have been incorporated into a comprehensive wireless sensor... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Aviation Codes Central
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-Nov-2010Source: Bankstown Airport
Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown management, following community feedback have negotiated with the Airport’s helicopter training schools to amend starting times for helicopter training circuits at Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown on Sunday mornings. “We have worked with the operators by negotiating an agreement to accommodate both community concerns and the need for the helicopter training schools... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, November 16, 2010… MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) joins with the Wichita (KS) Police Department Air Section in celebrating its 40th anniversary. The WPD Air Section is one of the original 13 charter members of “Operation Sky Knight,” the first formal police helicopter patrol program in the United States. The program was initially launched... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Star Gazette
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include Stuart, Leslie and Paul H. Schweizer, who all served as president of the company on a rotating basis. Japanese company Kawada Industries that acquired a 25% stake in Schweizer in 1992, is also listed as a plaintiff. They are seeking at least $2.8 million... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: 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-Nov-2010
John Quadrio claimed he was stood down by the tour operator he was working for, after the CASA charged him with eight aviation offences, including reckless and low flying and performing aerobatic manoeuvres.... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Flightcell International
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has announced the selection of the Flightcell DZM2 system for their new fleet of 14 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 patrol helicopters. The aircraft are currently undergoing completion at Hangar One, Carlsbad, CA and will be specifically tailored to the needs of the LASD Air Support Unit. The DZM2... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International’s mission is to advance the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce. That mission charges each of us to commit ourselves to promoting the highest level of safety and efficiency. This culture of professionalism is nurtured when we encourage and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and organizations. Each... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Cable Cutters Kit for the EC145 (MBB-BK 117 C-2). FAA approval has been previously received. Transport Canada approval is pending. The Cable Cutters Kit provides a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Metro Aviation
16 NOV 2010 — Shreveport, Louisiana U.S.A. — Longtime traditional air medical transportation provider and helicopter completion specialist, Metro Aviation, Inc. will soon be providing helicopter air medical services (AMS) to MedFlight, based in Columbus, Ohio. The AMS operation will be the third for Metro Aviation in the state of Ohio and will include a... Read more
17-Nov-2010
He has taken off, reached a height of three storeys and the engine has cut out. He landed on the skids and suffered back injuries.... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: EMS World
The Wales Air Ambulance aircrew were presented with their gongs at the Ambulance Services Institute Awards which were held in the House of Lords in London.... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: Financial Times
A recommendation to the Treasury proposes pressing ahead with the Soteria consortium, comprising Thales UK, Royal Bank of Scotland and CHC, a helicopter operator, which was chosen as preferred bidder in February. A decision is expected in the next fortnight.... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: Orlando Sentinel
The jury found McGuire guilty of all three charges he faced: attempted destruction of an aircraft, using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a violent crime, and possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony. He will be sentenced Feb. 4.... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Police of the Province of Guanxi in China has placed an order for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform a number of roles also including law enforcement and civil protection/disaster relief across the Province. The AW139 adds to the... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: Med-Trans
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A long-time partnership between Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) and Med-Trans Corp. has a new face and address – as well as a 2,700-pound royal blue helicopter. GHS has worked with Med-Trans for 10 years, but now has partnered to locate GHS Med Trans, a dedicated helicopter, at GHS’ flagship... Read more
