1-May-2010Source: Revue Thommen
REVUE THOMMEN AG has announced that the THOMMEN AC32 Digital Air Data Computer has been selected to provide all air data parameters for the avionics suite in the AgustaWestland Grand New helicopter. THOMMEN’S AC32 Digital Air Data Computer has the capability to provide all the ARINC 429 labels required for today ’s new generation avionics... Read more
1-May-2010
The main rotor blades struck disused electricity cables, just after the helicopter had lifted off from an elevated crest in mountainous terrain.  The Pilot made an immediate controlled landing.  No damage, other than to the main rotor blades, was sustained by the helicopter.  The two occupants were uninjured.... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: KEZI
The company has started using the grapple on its helicopters to grab and clear away debris, a useful tool when responding to natural disasters.... Read more
30-Apr-2010
The attorney for flight paramedic Mickey Lippy’s family said Wednesday that his wife and young daughter deserve restitution for the “negligent acts” of FAA air traffic controllers – who are claimed to have provided outdated weather information... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Kirksville Daily Express
The Kirksville Air Evac Lifeteam crew will soon be better equipped to deal with the challenges of flying at night because of the training and recent implementation of Night Vision Goggles (NVG).... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Edmonton Journal
STARS has long been funded through a combination of public and private cash. Beginning this year, the province will up its contribution to the charitable group by $1.2 million, bringing its total annual investment in the group to $5.49 million.... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Copenhagen Post
Denmark’s first emergency helicopter is preparing to take flight on 1 May in an 18-month trial scheme that will provide arial-based medical help to residents on Zealand.... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Pegasus Helicopter Group
Pegasus is issuing a trading update for the three month period from 1 January 2010 to 31 March 2010 in advance of reporting year end results for the twelve months period ending 31 December 2009. CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT As noted in the interim report for the period 30 June 2009, the Company remains focused on raising... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Findaposten
French oil company GDF Suez contracts for a Sikorsky S92 for the Gjoa field for five years starting October 2010, with options for a further three years after that.... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
The Russian firefighting Ka-32A11BC, Mi-17, and Mi-26T are ready to keep Europe safe from fires in the upcoming summer season – always a potential hazard in many EU countries. Such a statement was made by the Russian Helicopters delegates at the Athens Firefighting International Conference on 29 April 2010. Russian Helicopters offers rotorcraft fit for... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Arizona Republic
The East Valley’s aerospace industry got a boost Thursday with Boeing Co.’s announcement that production of its unmanned A160T Hummingbird helicopter has been moved to Mesa.... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: CAE
CAE announced at the World Aviation Training Conference & Tradeshow – WATS 2010 – the appointement of new management for its CAE Global Academy and Pilot Provisioning business. The company also announced a new Chief Learning Officer-Civil Aviation position. Walter Visser was named Vice President, CAE Global Academy. He will be responsible for management of... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: CTV
“Progress may not be as fast as some people might like — and perhaps I might like,” said commissioner Robert Wells in an interview. “But you know, in fairness, they are making progress.”... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: CNN
The pilot of a small plane that collided with a sightseeing helicopter over New York’s Hudson River last summer had scant seconds to see the helicopter as it rose to his altitude... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
Ulan-Ude aviation plant completed certification of production and quality system under government standard GOST R ISO 9001-2008 requirements. Arrangements for certification were held within the framework of development concept implementation of quality management system of helicopter industry holding enterprises under supervision of JSC “Russian Helicopters”. Previously JSC UUAP quality system was certified by GOST R... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: U.S. Economic Development Administration
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced a $2 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority of Titusville, Fla., to assist in the expansion of the Bristow Academy, a major helicopter pilot training facility, and create new central Florida aerospace sector jobs. The project is expected to save 155 jobs, create... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Reuters
U.S Private Equity Group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) said on Wednesday it had entered into a partnership with Investindustrial to take a minority stake in helicopter firm Grupo Inaer.... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Kaman
Kaman Corp. announced that it intends to release its results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2010 on Thursday, May 6, 2010. The following morning, the Company will host a conference call to discuss these results, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. Neal Keating, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, William... Read more
29-Apr-2010Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been flying and saving lives for just under three years. In that time it has made huge strides to provide the very best service possible to the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Trustees are delighted to announce that, from September this year,... Read more
29-Apr-2010Source: NASA
Some helicopters of the future will look very different from today’s, at least as imagined by high school students for a NASA aeronautics competition. NASA challenged students to write a paper about a civilian aircraft that could hover, rescue up to 50 survivors of a disaster, land on ground or water, travel at least 920... Read more
29-Apr-2010Source: Alberta Local News
Sylvan Lake RCMP will be the first police force in the province to use a Draganfly helicopter and possibly the first RCMP detachment in the country to have recourse to the still- and video-camera wielding machines... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Netfrate
Netfrate, the top Transatlantic volume logistics provider to Russia, announced today that it has arranged for the trucking, packaging, survey and ocean transport of an MD Explorer® from the Port of Houston to St. Petersburg, Russia with on-carriage to Siberia (Novokuznetsk). The 32,000-pound helicopter was trucked from MD Helicopters Inc., located in Mesa, Arizona, on... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Patriot Aerospace
The strategic acquisition will create a vibrant, commercial regional hub for General Aviation, including leisure, business and freight; with passenger flights amongst possible future plans, alongside creating more jobs.It dovetails with the Group’s extensive national flight training, charter, sales and engineering operations. The deal firmly establishes Patriot’s status as a leading and fast growing General... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: NEC
NEC Corporation, an infrared camera to help operate a helicopter in circumstances such as poor visibility at night and the sun “AEROEYE (Earoai) IRV-3200H” was delivered to the Tokyo Fire Department. AEROEYE the Tokyo Fire Department Air Force helicopter to fly today, “Tsubame” built-in, fire, search, rescue, critical care (Dr. Heli) mission to help the... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Wisconsin State Journal
Later this year, Helicopter Specialties, will move into a hangar under construction at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville. The 28,125-square-foot facility will more than double the company’s existing space located next door.... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Global Helicopters has introduced its first aircraft with a new state-of-the-art Emergency Medical Services interior. Sikorsky Global Helicopters is the commercial business operation of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Sikorsky’s Engineering Division in Coatesville, Pa., teamed with industry leader Air Methods Corp. and started working on the... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that an official opening ceremony was held today for the grand opening of LIATEC’s (Libyan Italian Advanced Technology Company) new facility at Abou Aisha airport, 60 km South of Tripoli. LIATEC is a Joint Stock Company incorporated in Libya and established through an agreement signed in January... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Silver Falcon Mining
Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!sfmi (SFMI 0.20, +0.04, +21.88%) proudly announces the opening of the heliport at its Diamond Creek Mill site, situated at N 43 degrees 06′ 06.46″ by W 116 degrees 35′ 21.77″ at +03694 ft. The facility is registered with the various Idaho services and brings a new and higher level of... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Trinity Helicopters
Trinity Helicopters announced today the introduction of new, more effective firefighting technology to the North. Trinity’s new fleet of Bell 407 helicopters dedicated to aerial firefighting will use the Absolute Fire Solutions’ product line, including its FAST Bucket and FASTtrack event logger, to make its fire suppression operations more effective. The sale is the first... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: SwissInfo
When spring arrives, increasing numbers of skiers fly by helicopter to the high mountain peaks, to experience the joys of free riding down in powder snow. But environmental groups say nature reserves should not be used as helicopter landing pads.... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Fire Dept News Network
The Upland Fire Department in San Bernardino County, California recently introduced a new critical care air ambulance service through a public/private partnership with REACH Air Medical Services. This partnership is only one of two of its kind in the United States.... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com understands that Essex Air Ambulance will be moving from their current Eurocopter EC135T2 to an MD Explorer, perhaps as early as June 2010. EAA already has experience of the type after operating one for their neighbouring county of Hertfordshire on similar EMS work – what better situation could you be in to compare two... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility announced its role as primary subcontractor to Globaltouch (West Africa) Limited to provide Guardian mapping and aircraft tracking solutions to aircraft operators in Nigeria. Globaltouch (West Africa) is the sole supplier for aircraft tracking in Nigeria with a satellite ground station located on Nigerian soil. The company has been awarded a contract by... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Wincanton plc
Wincanton, a leading European provider of supply chain and business outsourcing services, has secured a major contract gain with AgustaWestland. The contract, to manage the company’s production stores and logistics operations in and around Yeovil, has a value of approximately £27 million over five years. AgustaWestland’s production stores distribute helicopter components to clients around the... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: AAMS
A medical researcher who received a MedEvac Foundation International grant for a project that proposes the revolutionary use of transcranial ultrasound to initiate the early diagnosis and potential treatment of stroke symptoms during medical helicopter transport will present his research team’s preliminary findings at a conference set for May 7, 2010, in Regensburg, Germany. Dr.... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter has continued its tradition of supporting the communities in which it operates by donating $20,000 to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Canuck Place provides specialized pediatric palliative care for children living with a life-threatening illness and support for their families throughout British Columbia. Canuck Place is a well equipped medical and therapeutic oasis situated... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: WBOY
The new Eurocopter EC135 has been completed by Metro Aviation... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: EADS
Ten years after the company’s debut on the stock exchanges in France, Germany and Spain, the EADS Internet platform www.eads.com has been given a new layout, new functions and a new navigation. The redesign has made possible three important improvements. The connection among the various websites in the Group has been strengthened, the navigation is... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Metro Aviation
Shreveport, LA based Metro Aviation, Inc. will again provide comprehensive new helicopter completion services for the state of Texas and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aviation Section as the result of a recent competitive bid award. The company will receive the two new AS350B3 “green” airframes from the manufacturer this month and will begin... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation, the largest air medical transportation company in the world, provided an update on first quarter 2010 preliminary results. Based on preliminary 2010 first quarter results, total community-based patient transports were 8,592. Patients transported for community bases in operation greater than one year decreased 1,238 transports or 13%, while weather cancellations for these... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Eurocopter
Marignane, 27 April 2010 In answer to the economical crisis and the evolution of the helicopter market, Eurocopter has decided to accelerate its SHAPE improvement program. The company intends to invest between 2010 and 2014 more than 1.3 Billion € in self-funded Research & Development, after having doubled its annual self-funded research and development budget... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Trinity Helicopters
YELLOWKNIFE, April. 26, 2010—They’ve only just begun operations, but Trinity Helicopters is already making a name for itself. RTL Robinson Enterprises Ltd. awarded Trinity the highly competitive contract to shuttle essential goods across the Mackenzie River during breakâ€up. “We see this as a huge vote of confidence in our company,†says Rob Carroll, President and... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Metro Aviation
Nationwide air medical aviation services provider and helicopter completion specialists, Metro Aviation, Inc. has recently completed and delivered the third EC145 to Cleveland Metro Life Flight in Cleveland, Ohio. Metro Life Flight is part of the MetroHealth System and is a critical care air medical transport program serving northeast Ohio and the surrounding region since... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Air Evac 46
Date: Tuesday, 27 April 2010 Time: 17:00 – 21:00 Location: AE 46 Base @ Deaconess Campus Street: 617 W Delaware St, Evansville, IN On April 27th from 5:00pm until 9:00 pm we will be celebrating our 5th year of being open at this base. Hard to believe it’s been that long. We will be grilling... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Corporation, one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America has signed a Service Agreement with West Coast Helicopters of British Columbia, Canada, effective through to December 31st, 2011. The service agreement includes an... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Elmira Star-Gazette
The base will be staffed by an EMS pilot, flight nurse and flight paramedic team, for 24x7x365 response. Air Methods currently operates five existing Life Net of New York bases in Albany, Wallkill, Glen, Sidney and Harris... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered three new helicopters to customers in Japan in recent weeks highlighting its continued growth in this important market. The three new helicopters include the first AW119 Ke to be delivered in Japan and examples of the AW109 Power and AW139. The first AW119Ke 8-place single engine helicopter was ordered... Read more
25-Apr-2010Source: Simplex
Simplex Manufacturing Co. announces the appointment of Mark Zimmerman as President & CEO succeeding Steven Daniels, who recently resigned his position with the company. During the past nine years, Mr. Zimmerman has served as Simplex’s Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer. Larry Lichtenberger joins Simplex as Vice President Sales & Marketing in support of Simplex’s... Read more
25-Apr-2010Source: BizAvNews
Helipad is certified for types of gross weight up to 7 tonnes... Read more
25-Apr-2010Source: Defensa
Alpha Unmanned Systems exhibits two of its helicopter UAVs – Command and Sniper – at this week’s Security Expo 2010 in Mexico City... Read more
25-Apr-2010Source: Clarian Health
Indianapolis, Ind. — To optimize the delivery of care to those who are critically ill or injured, air medical transport is the preferred mode of transportation. In LifeLine Critical Care Transport’s continued commitment to provide comprehensive quality care during the transport process, it has purchased new aircraft to replace its aging fleet. LifeLine’s new EC... Read more
25-Apr-2010Source: All Africa
According to the Deputy Rector of the school, Engineer Henry Toluhi, at the document signing ceremony, “Bristow has been very supportive to our institution.”... Read more
25-Apr-2010
Registration has now been confirmed within the UK helicopter industry... Read more
24-Apr-2010Source: Hollister Freelance
The Hollister base’s opening – it would be Calstar’s 11th in the state – has been delayed before. Calstar’s original plan was to have the base open by April 2009, but because of the economy it postponed the completion to later in the summer. Nearly a year later, the project remains incomplete.... Read more
24-Apr-2010Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters are now taking bookings for their CAA approved Instrument Rating course. The training is offered at the Company’s HQ at Sywell, Northamptonshire, and complies with the latest requirements of the JAR FCL 2. The course consists of a maximum of 40 hours in a brand new FNPT II and a minimum of 10... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: Angel MedFlight
Angel MedFlight is excited to be a part of The Challenge Air for Kids & Friends Phoenix, AZ Fly Day on Saturday, April 24th. This amazing event allows children with special needs to take a brief flight over Phoenix. For many of the children, this will be their first flight ever. Each year local volunteers and... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: Aviation News, Brazil
The helicopter purchase included an agreement between the National Secretariat of Public Security (Senasp) and the Ministry of Justice and Public Safety (Sejusp).... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: JetNet
Helicopter – Turbine The number of pre-owned turbine helicopters for sale at the end of the 1st quarter of 2010 was less than 1,200 helicopters, or 200 less than the business turboprop market. The percentage for sale of 6.9% (a seller’s market) in March 2010 is higher compared to 6.1% in the same month of... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: Acadian Air Med
Acadian’s Air Med, the One Gulf Offshore Emergency Call Center and Acadian Ambulance played a key role in rescue efforts after Tuesday’s oil rig explosion off the coast of Louisiana, transporting 18 of the workers injured in the blast to local New Orleans area and Alabama hospitals. Eleven people are still missing after the massive... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: American Eurocopter
G.I. Jobs has named American Eurocopter one of the United States’ 2010 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers®. The helicopter manufacturer debuts at number 49 on the list. “We are thrilled to have been recognized by G.I. Jobs as a Military Friendly Employer,†states Marc Paganini, American Eurocopter President and CEO. “We will continue to recruit... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: Hiller Aviation Museum
How old were you when you got bit by the rotor wing bug? Was it when you started walking and could point to the sky at that strange thing suspended in the air? Or was it your retirement present to yourself to become a helicopter pilot? Or are you somewhere in the middle? Doesn’t matter,... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: DAC International
DAC International, Inc. of Greenwich AeroGroup was honored by the AEA (Aircraft Electronics Association) as the Associate Member of the Year during the AEA International Convention’s annual award luncheon held on Friday April 9th in Orlando, Florida. The prestigious award is given to the associate member of the year nominee that receives the most votes... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: GE Aviation
GE Aviation recently announced the launch of the first proven web-based health and usage monitoring system utilizing GE Advanced Anomaly Detection (AAD) technology. The system is introduced with AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, on the AW139 to further enhance its global Customer Support Services. “This application of our Advanced Anomaly Detection technology brings about one of... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: HAC
At the recent HAC Convention and Trade Show, outgoing committee chair Robert Gallagher and incoming chair Corey Taylor presented the final draft of the Land Seismic Industry Best Practices on schedule, standards that will now be put to the HAC board of directors for sector-wide adoption. Developed in conjunction with key oil and gas producer... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: Conestoga College
Recently, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning signed an agreement with Great Lakes Helicopter Corporation of Kitchener to expand aviation education at Conestoga to include training on helicopters. The new agreement will add another dimension to Conestoga’s diploma-level program in Aviation – General Arts and Science. Graduates of this two-year program earn an... Read more
23-Apr-2010
cueSim Ltd announced that the ADAC HEMS Academy, Germany has received Qualification for the first of two Full Flight Simulators at their base in Hangelar. The device, which simulates EC135 T2 and P2 is the first helicopter Full Flight Simulator to be Qualified in Germany. A second device, providing EC135 T2+ and P2+ and EC145... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: Eurocopter
His Majesty Juan Carlos I, King of Spain, made his first official visit to the facilities of Eurocopter Spain accompanied by the CEO and President of the Eurocopter Group, Lutz Bertling, and the CEO of Eurocopter Spain, Juan Carlos MartÃnez Saiz. The event was also attended by the President of the Autonomous Community of Castilla... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: FlightGlobal
Sikorsky is targeting the third quarter to achieve the 250kt (460km/h) goal for its X2 high-speed prototype, after several delays in the flight-test programme.... Read more
