15-Jan-2010Source: Gulf Times
THE Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at the Hamad Medical Corporation is planning to expand the air ambulance services to a round-the-clock operation by March-end... Read more
15-Jan-2010Source: FAA
The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuel Initiative (CAAFI), a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sponsored effort to develop environmentally-sound, sustainable-alternative jet fuels, has received “one of the most coveted and valued honors†by a leading aviation-industry publication.  Air Transport World’s Joseph S. Murphy Industry Service Award is given to an individual or an organization that has performed... Read more
15-Jan-2010Source: Irish Times
Accident was on 18-Sep-08 at Bettystown, County Meath, and involved S76B registered N399BH... Read more
15-Jan-2010
The city entered into a contract with REACH Air Medical Services in June 2009 to operate a medical aircraft at no cost to the city, according to city officials.... Read more
15-Jan-2010Source: CharterX
he target is now to have 2,000 civilian helicopters by the end of 2010 and to rival the US for helicopters by 2020, with a fleet of 10,000.... Read more
15-Jan-2010Source: CMC Electronics
Greg Yeldon, President of Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC), has made the following executive appointments which came into effect on January 4, 2010. “We are implementing a new organizational structure to address the market environment, leverage our expertise in cockpit systems integration and avionics, and continue to grow the company effectively,†said Yeldon. Patrick Champagne has... Read more
15-Jan-2010Source: EMS Technologies
Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), one of the Southeast’s leading healthcare systems, has selected the EMS Sky Connect FLEET™ Satcom system to provide voice and tracking for each of its aircraft ambulances. The MedCenter Air program, based in Charlotte, N.C., operates the air ambulances, which support local, regional, and international health care entities. “We wanted a... Read more
14-Jan-2010Source: CMH Heli-Skiing
Heli-skiing in British Columbia just got more exhilarating, with new Small Group Heli Ski programs opening up at the Monashee, Adamants, and Bobbie Burns locations of CMH Heli-Skiing. CMH has long offered small group options from their Kootenay base, and new for 2010 and 2011 CMH is now offering small group heli-skiing programs from three... Read more
14-Jan-2010Source: Kaman
Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. a subsidiary of Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) today announced a broad organizational realignment in support of strategic growth plans.  The following appointments of executives reporting to Gregory L. Steiner, President, Kaman Aerospace Group were effective January 1, 2010: Kaman Composites is established as a newly formed operating group within the Kaman Aerospace Segment.  James... Read more
14-Jan-2010Source: Air Technology Group
In February, the Naples based aviation companies will go to Houston, Texas to take part in the HELI-Expo, the world’s largest tradeshow dedicated to the international helicopter community. Air Technology Group, Naples based aviation companies Air Technology Inc. and Air Technology Engines Inc., will be attending the HELI-Expo 2010 in Houston, Texas from February 21-23,... Read more
14-Jan-2010Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Sliding Door Hinge Kit for the AS 350 / AS 355 series of aircraft. The DART Sliding Door Hinge Kit modifies the OEM sliding door to a forward opening hinge door. ... Read more
14-Jan-2010Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal year 2010 third quarter ended December 31, 2009, after the market closes on Wednesday, February 3. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, which will... Read more
14-Jan-2010Source: Belfast Telegraph
Complaints about helicopter overflights in Northern Ireland increased by 46% during the last financial year.... Read more
14-Jan-2010Source: PoliceHelicopterPilot.com
When Utah State Trooper Terry Mercer landed his helicopter on this pinnacle back in August 2009 to rescue an injured hiker, he had no idea that it would turn into the story which it did... Read more
14-Jan-2010Source: Granitize Aviation
Granitize Aviation International (HAI Booth #3323) announced today that the company will be celebrating the growing popularity of its line of helicopter cleaning products by offering HAI attendees a special 50% discount on any of its three introductory Stay Clean Helicopter exterior finish cleaning kits. “Helicopter operators around the world are realizing that by keeping... Read more
13-Jan-2010Source: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Highest ever recorded number of missions undertaken by Stornoway team The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) helicopter search and rescue bases at Stornoway, Sumburgh, Lee On Solent and Portland completed 747 missions throughout 2009, according to figures released today. With 183 missions undertaken across 12 months, the Stornoway team had their busiest year since search... Read more
13-Jan-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund declares monthly distribution... Read more
13-Jan-2010Source: BBA Aviation
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) is creating Centers of Excellence (COE) at each of its major repair and overhaul facilities in the United States. Each COE will be dedicated to a major engine OEM product family. “Combining a given product family at one central location will enable us to maximize the efficiency... Read more
13-Jan-2010Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce the 2010 Bell Helicopter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Tim Wahlberg; Chairman of the Board, Evergreen International Aviation, Inc. McMinnville, Oregon. Wahlberg began his aviation career in 1963, serving as a U.S. Army helicopter mechanic in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and U.S.... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: Salt Lake Tribune
Search-and-rescue officials along the Wasatch Front hope long-range helicopter avalanche-beacon-receiver technology and training will get them to the victim before it happens.... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: Toronto Sun
Oil company executives at an offshore helicopter inquiry said safety is their top priority — even as a lawyer representing workers pushed to question them on why it took nine years to introduce underwater breathing devices onboard.... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: ABC
Reports of airplanes hitting birds and other wildlife have soared in the year since a stricken US Airways jet landed in New York’s Hudson River, and the government’s tally for last year could reach or even exceed 10,000 for the first time.... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: HFI
Get your clubs ready! The Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is planning a major fund raising effort at HELI-EXPO 2010. The HFI Board of Directors is organizing a golf tournament for Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Tour 18 Golf Course in Houston, TX. At Tour 18 Houston, they have reproduced some of the most famous... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: FAA
WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced today that Houston air traffic controllers are beginning to use an improved satellite-based system – Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) — to more efficiently and safely separate and manage aircraft flying over the Gulf of Mexico. “Safety is our highest priority at the U.S. Department of... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: Denver Post
Silverton Mountain has acquired a permit to use 15,000 acres of public land for helicopter skiing. Owner Aaron Brill bought the permit from Telluride-based Helitrax... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland , a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the VIH Cougar Helicopters Inc. of USA has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony recently held at Vergiate plant (Italy). This 12 seat-configured helicopter will be operated for offshore transport missions in the Gulf of Mexico. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: TriCities
Edwards & Associates in Piney Flats, Tenn. announced a “workforce reduction†Monday. Their parent company, Bell Helicopter based in Fort Worth Tx., cut nearly 16-percent of the plant’s 315 employees.... Read more
12-Jan-2010Source: Flight Training News
Cabair College of Air Training is holding a seminar open day at Elstree Aerodrome in North London, dedicated to helicopter pilot training. The event will take place on Saturday 30 January 2010.... Read more
11-Jan-2010
No.: 2010 – 20080616008 Date: January 11, 2010 AFFECTED PRODUCTS: High Cross Tubes, Part number 9002 installed on UH-1H model helicopters... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems International, Inc. announced that its new replacement cargo hook kit for the Eurocopter AS355 aircraft has been certified by the FAA and is currently in production. Onboard has also submitted the kit to Transport Canada and EASA for certification in Canada and Europe, respectively. Vancouver, WA (PRWEB) January 11, 2010 — Onboard Systems... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Urban Aeronautics
The AirMule (formerly MULE), a single-engine, VTOL Cargo and MedEvac UAS developed by Urban Aeronautics, Ltd, has successfully completed the first phase of its flight testing. This phase has consisted of autonomous hovers with the vehicle’s Fly-By-Wire control system providing the necessary auto-stabilization in all three rotational axes of the vehicle (Pitch, Roll and Yaw).... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: IBA
IBA has completed the sale of two Agusta AW139 Helicopters on behalf of Copterline OY, a rotary wing operator based in Helsinki. The helicopters were purchased by PHI Inc. in the USA, for immediate deployment within its expanding rotary operations. IBA was awarded the remarketing contract by Copterline OY in April 2009 against stiff competition.... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Somaliland Press
Three men from Somaliland who, ever since they were young dreamed of building a helicopter have designed and built their own helicopter in their own backyard using scrap metals and an old engine from a van.... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: HAI
HAI is a sponsor of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Legislative Conference, which is taking place from January 10 to January 15 at the Westin Maui on Maui, Hawaii. Ann Carroll, Vice President of Government Affairs for HAI, will be meeting with Senator Inouye; Chief of Staff for Hawaii Jennifer Sabas; and Margaret... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Dart
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) has expanded their helicopter air conditioning product line, under the terms of a new distribution agreement with Integrated Flight Systems (IFS) of Fort Worth, Texas. “Bringing IFS products into the DART portfolio has dramatically expanded our selection of air conditioning system solutions to customers worldwide,†said Jeff Shapiro, DHS president. “These... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Rebtech
Night vision equipment and technology leader, REBTECH has announced a new website to allow easier and more informative access to the features and capabilities of the company. Best known for its helicopter and airplane night vision cockpits and lighting systems over the past 14 years, REBTECH is also on the forefront of the development and... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce the 2010 Pilot of the Year Award recipient, Earl S Palmer; Chief Pilot, Hillcrest Aircraft Company, Lewiston, Idaho. Earl S Palmer’s versatility and quest for professional excellence has been evident in a career spanning nearly 50 years. In 1962 Palmer enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Caribou mechanic, and... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce the 2010 Rolls-Royce Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award recipient, Robert Peterson; Consultant, Columbia Helicopters, Inc., Aurora, Oregon. Over a span of 46 years, Robert Peterson has become a renowned authority on aircraft hydraulic systems. As such, he is routinely sought after as an instructor and speaker at conferences around the... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: India Times
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11-Jan-2010Source: Suite 101
Published in 2008, this is a beautifully produced coffee table type book, with stunning photographs of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters operating all over the world.... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: AeroBuzz
Entering a new investor in the capital of the manufacturer Cabri G2 is a breath of fresh air for Bruno Guimbal faces the inevitable difficulties associated with the rise of mass production.... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: 9News
The helicopter dispatched to find a missing police K-9 on Friday afternoon is not included in this year’s city budget, but Denver Police Chief Gerald Whitman has found a way to keep it in the air.... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Guardian
Driven to distraction by private helicopters whirring above their homes, St Tropez residents are pushing for the icon of seafaring glory to become a landing strip for the international jet set.... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter. The 2A1 variant was installed in an EC225 and has just entered into service. In nearly 30 years of service, the Makila has built a reputation as a safe and reliable power unit for Super Puma and EC225 operators. Turbomeca VP, Engine Programs, Cyrille Poetsch says... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Jeffery McPhie has been promoted to Director, Customer Support. “Jeff’s management skills, commitment to outstanding customer service and experience make him the ideal choice for this important role,†said Greg McGowan, Vice President of Operations. “We are confident that under Jeff’s leadership, our dedicated team of Customer Support... Read more
10-Jan-2010Source: Park Record
Since the 1980s an AirMed helicopter crew has been stationed in Summit County. They went from manning 12-hour to 24-hour shifts about two years ago. But with the Park City Fire District set to expand, AirMed learned last year that they were going to lose their landing pad at a fire station on Bitner Road... Read more
10-Jan-2010Source: Hindustan Times
The helicopter with the capacity to accommodate six to eight persons will display the logo of Bihar Tourism and the highlights of its tourist sites of Vaishali, Kesaria, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda and Patna.... Read more
10-Jan-2010Source: Bond Aviation Group
(HeliHub.com editor note – this contract was previously run by CHC using a Eurocoptper AS365N Dauphin) Bond Aviation Group, one of Europe’s leading twin engined helicopter service providers, has returned to Ireland after winning a three year contract with Irish energy firm, PSE Kinsale Energy Limited – a wholly owned subsidiary of Petronas. The contract,... Read more
9-Jan-2010Source: StandardAero
StandardAero, a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company, has appointed Les McAfee to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the South Tex. Sales Territory of StandardAero’s Business Aviation Sector. McAfee will be based out of the company’s Houston Tex. facility (IAH) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and will be responsible for sales revenue generation and... Read more
9-Jan-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the appointment of Shane Eddy as Vice President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, responsible for strategic leadership and general management of the growing billion-dollar business. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. ( UTX). Eddy joins Sikorsky after a 14-year career at Textron’s Bell Helicopter company where he most... Read more
9-Jan-2010Source: Cobham
MINERAL WELLS, Texas – Cobham’s HeliSAS® Stability Augmentation System and Autopilot has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a major milestone that approves the manufacture of HeliSAS system components. Previously, Cobham has received a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the FAA for HeliSAS use in a Robinson R44... Read more
9-Jan-2010Source: Med-Trans Corp
When faced with an emergency, Upstate and northeast Georgia residents will now have even faster access to the life-saving care they need. Through a partnership with AnMed Health, Med-Trans Corp. is launching a helicopter program called LifeFlight, which will improve the timeliness of care for heart attack, stroke and trauma patients outside the city of... Read more
9-Jan-2010Source: Nevada Dept of Wildlife
With the help of Nevada Bighorns Unlimited—Reno and the Wildlife Heritage Trust Account, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) recently refurbished its vintage 1978 Bell Jet Ranger helicopter. The helicopter N 2 FG, affectionately referred to as “Old Blue†by NDOW Air Operations staff, was purchased 13 years ago and is used by NDOW to... Read more
8-Jan-2010Source: Daily Comet
Refers to accident 04-Jan-2009 – HeliHub record of the accident is here.... Read more
8-Jan-2010Source: Rotornews
Jeff Lowinger, executive vice president, Engineering, is pleased to announce the following organizational changes in conjunction with the Integration of the Engineering and XworX organizations... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: USFS
Subject: Medications, Flying, and Fitness Area of Concern: All Aviation Activities Distribution: All Aviation Users... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: Lancashire Telegraph
Throughout Lancashire the helicopter has been used a total of 6,453 times since January 2007. During that period 815 arrests have been associated with its use, which represents a success rate of around 12 per cent.... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: Wiltshire Times
Criminals will have nowhere to hide in Wiltshire thanks to an £850,000 refit of the force’s helicopter and air ambulance which means its cameras can seek out people up to two miles away.... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: TracPlus Global
TracPlus Global today announced that it has been selected as the exclusive provider of tracking integration services for national aerial firefighting operations in Australia for the next four years. NAFC (National Aerial Firefighting Centre), the Australian organization charged with the coordination of firefighting aircraft across Australia, including a DC10 tanker, Erickson “Elvis†aircranes and a... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: NLR
Due to blowing sand, a helicopter pilot’s in-flight visibility can be severely restricted during landings in deserts. At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Defence, the National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) has recently started working on finding solutions to support pilots during these precarious desert landings. Missions in Afghanistan and Iraq have made the issue... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Orlando Business Journal
A Titusville-based helicopter school is expanding its operations to Orlando Sanford International Airport due to an uptick in its military training contracts.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: HeliHub.com editorial team
To start the new year, Bond Offshore Helicopters took over the rig support contract out of Blackpool Airport for gas firm Centrica. Bond have now moved in with two brand new bright red AS365N3 Dauphins, registered G-REDE and G-REDF, operating initially from temporary accommodation at this UK airport. They had won the contract from CHC... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation under which the two companies will work together to identify opportunities to expand their business relationship. In addition, AAR was named the exclusive supplier of composite interiors for the Sikorsky S-92® helicopter program and will provide precision... Read more
