28-Oct-2009Source: American Eurocopter
Air Methods Corporation, the world’s largest air medical transportation provider, has taken delivery of nine new Eurocopter helicopters in 2009, maintaining its fleet upgrade despite a challenging economy. The deliveries included seven AS350B3s, one EC130, and one EC 135 in 2009.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: American Eurocopter
At the Air Medical Transport Conference today in San Jose, California, American Eurocopter announced that it has received CFR Part 142 certification for its EC135 training program. This certification, along with approval by an operator’s principal operations inspector (POI), authorizes American Eurocopter to deliver its part 135 approved training programs.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: American Eurocopter
STAT MedEvac of West Mifflin, Pa., is continuing expanding its fleet of EC135 helicopters, converting one of three existing options to a firm order. The company has now ordered a total of 16 EC135s. The new aircraft will be delivered in 2010.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Life Star of Kansas has signed for an AW119Ke helicopter during a ceremony at the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, California... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter congratulates the Life Flight Network on earning the prestigious air medical Program of the Year award from the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). A Life Flight Network EC135 will be proudly displayed in the American Eurocopter exhibit (1617) during the Air Medical Transport Conference, Oct. 26-28.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: American Eurocopter
Members of the Phoenix Police Air Support Unit were at the American Eurocopter Delivery Center in Grand Prairie to pick up another AS350B3 “AStar†helicopter. It is the fourth AS350 for the unit and it will join a diverse fleet covering the Phoenix area.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: SatNews
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, California, from October 26-28. The AMTC is an internationally recognized, annual educational meeting and trade show dedicated to improving the quality of patient care transport services.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics announced today that the Dale County Sheriff’s Office located in Ozark, Alabama, is the first installation of an EFD1000H Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) and an EFD1000H Multi-Function Display (MFD) into an operational helicopter. The Bell OH-58 helicopter is used by the department in regular airborne law enforcement activities.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: Sacramento Police
The Sacramento Police Department has added some features at www.sacpd.org to help you find out what the police are doing. With the addition of daily logs, helicopter location information, Facebook, and twitter we hope to keep the community more informed.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced that Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Åšwidnik delivered the 1,000th fuselage to AgustaWestland during an official ceremony held today in Åšwidnik, marking 13 years of successful co-operation between the two companies... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: Thaindian News
“The government has accelerated proceedings to replace its old chopper with a new one. It has constituted a four-member committee comprising principal secretary (home), principal secretary (finance), principal secretary (aviation) and director aviation to buy a new twin-engine helicopter and deliberate upon selling the old Bell 407”... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
During the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, California, the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) announced its “Heliport Safety Sign Campaignâ€. In its continuing efforts to advance safety in the air medical and aviation industries NEMSPA has introduced a new program to help enhance safety and reduce liability around heliports.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Bharat Hotels Limited (BHL), India’s largest privately owned Hotel Company, has taken delivery of a Grand twin engine helicopter during an official ceremony recently held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: Eurocopter Canada
Eurocopter Canada fully endorses the CHL Advanced Mountain Flying Training Program. This agreement is beneficial to the Canadian helicopter industry and the global operating community.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: Theda Clark Medical Center
Theda Clark Medical Center has a new helicopter, replacing the current one and will be based at the Medical Center in Neenah.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: Saudi Gazette
The Authority is in the process of securing 28 helicopters and 4 to 6 medium-range planes to cover the entire Kingdom in the next four years.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: Central Chronicle
With growing incident of naxal violence in the nearby states of Jharkhand and Chattisgarh, the Uttar Pradesh Police has made elaborate security arrangements and would purchase a sophisticated helicopter to deal with the possibility of attacks by rebels... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: WETM
As production increases, a helicopter manufacturing plant in Big Flats is hiring.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: Victoria Advocate
A business has launched a new helicopter touring service over the Butte region, with plans to also expand a pilot training program into the area.... Read more
27-Oct-2009Source: BBC
A teenager who endangered the lives of a police helicopter crew by shining a laser pen at the aircraft has apologised in person to them.... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: Columbus Dispatch
This scenario is happening more often: A medical helicopter tries to bring a patient to an Ohio hospital but the landing pad is occupied.... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: Nigeria Champion
There was uproar and near confusion as audience at a stakeholders meeting with the management of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA could not accept claims by NIMASA management that their regional search and rescue helicopter was not missing as reported by some members of the audience.... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: Interglobe
Nigel Harwood, CEO of InterGlobe said, “We are pleased to enter into this long term association with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the market demand in India is significant. InterGlobe General Aviation believes in representing the highest quality of products and we are delighted to be associated with the original inventor of helicopters – Sikorsky.... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: ITP
ITH, the new ITP maintenance centre in Albacete, encompasses all the Group’s activities relating to the maintenance and assembly of helicopter engines. It has meant an initial investment of 15 million euros, including land acquisition, civil work and special teams for turbo-shaft maintenance.... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: WXVT
A helicopter flight school that opened last summer and worked with the University of Louisiana at Monroe’s aviation program has shut down.... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: Eurocopter
In order to face the financial and economic crisis, Eurocopter has launched a new corporation program called SHAPE. This initiative is aimed at adapting the company to the new economic context, while maintaining sustainable growth and leadership in the market.... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: Airlinair
Hervé Morin, Minister of Defense announces the implementation, October 16, 2009, the first batch of 3 NHE EC120 helicopters in favor of the School of Application of light aviation of the army’s Land Dax (EAALAT).The instructors have made their first flights on the same day.... Read more
23-Oct-2009Source: Turbomeca
The Arriel 1D1 engines equip Era Helicopters’ AS350 helicopters. This new contract follows the Turbomeca SBH® contract signed last year for Makila 2A engines, powering Era Helicopters’ fleet of Eurocopter EC 225 helicopters.... Read more
23-Oct-2009Source: STARS
Nexen’s logo was unveiled on a STARS helicopter in recognition of Nexen reaching a $500,000 donation milestone in cumulative giving. Nexen President and CEO Marvin Romanow and STARS Foundation Vice President Phil Levson, took part in the event alongside STARS crew members.... Read more
23-Oct-2009Source: Ennis Daily News
Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently owned and operated air medical service in the U.S., is opening a new base at Ennis Municipal Airport... Read more
23-Oct-2009Source: The Engineer
Aerospace engineering graduate students at the University of Maryland’s Clark School of Engineering have mimicked the design of the maple seed, or samara fruit, to create the world’s smallest controllable single-winged rotorcraft.... Read more
23-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) will have a booth at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) and will have on display the latest California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) MD Explorer.... Read more
22-Oct-2009Source: L-3 Electro-Optical Systems
L-3 Electro-Optical Systems (L-3 EOS), a division of L-3 Communications, announced today the launch of its new Grant Assistance Program. The company has contracted one of the industry’s most recognized Senior Certified Grants Specialist, Margaret Stark to provide this service.... Read more
21-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
The Hiller Aviation Museum joins a small group of museums and cultural institutions as a partner in the Smithsonian Affiliations Program. The Smithsonian Affiliations program allows selected organizations to have greater access to the collections and educational resources of the 47 museums, libraries, and research centers in the Smithsonian network.... Read more
20-Oct-2009Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca USA has taken a new approach to servicing its customers by giving them what they want, more choices. We are proud to announce the first four Service Centers in our Network marking the beginning of many Turbomeca approved Service Centers to come.... Read more
20-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
Latitude Technologies of Victoria, British Columbia announced today the newest addition to the Latitude product family, the Universal Data Gateway “UDG100â€.... Read more
20-Oct-2009Source: Daily Herald Tribune
STARS Grande Prairie is asking the city for $100,000 more a year from on top of what it is already providing to help fund the organization.... Read more
20-Oct-2009Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca USA has taken a new approach to servicing its customers by giving them what they want, more choices. We are proud to announce the first four Service Centers in our Network marking the beginning of many Turbomeca approved Service Centers to come... Read more
19-Oct-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 TechnologyTM demonstrator achieved a maximum speed of 106 knots in a recent test flight at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center.... Read more
19-Oct-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund declares monthly distribution... Read more
18-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA certification of their expanded line of Interior Trim Panels and Cabin Floor and Baggage Compartment Protectors for the 206A/B, 206L series and 407 helicopters. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received.... Read more
18-Oct-2009Source: NY Times
The Police Department seems to be moving fast to alert the public in advance of any flights that might, at first glance, appear confusing or worrisome.... Read more
17-Oct-2009Source: Herald Mail
STAT MedEvac will end its Hagerstown-based operations Monday, affecting the availability of helicopters to transport patients in medical emergencies, a company spokesman said.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: WBAL
Eurocopter, the manufacturer of the current Maryland State Police fleet, filed a formal protest and is not making an offer to replace the aging helicopters. The company alleges that the state’s specifications for new aircraft are skewed in favor of AgustaWestland.In a letter to Gov. Martin O’Malley and to the state Department of Transportation, the... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: BBC
There will be no Great North Air Ambulance Cover for the next few days. Two of the charity’s three helicopters, based at Otterburn and Carlisle Airport, are grounded with mechanical problems.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: Bernama
Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd is bidding for a contract worth RM60 million from the government to provide aeromedical or flying doctor services in Sarawak, its Executive Chairman Aidan Wing said... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: BBC
Manufacturing firm GKN Aerospace is to lose 135 jobs at its Yeovil site, due to the slump in aerospace orders. The losses represent more than a third of the GKN jobs on the site they share with helicopter maker Agusta Westland.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters has been selected as the “successful offeror” with regard to the Rotary Wing Bulk Fuel and Supplemental Rotary Wing contracts, subject to customary U.S. government approval of operational funding for each fiscal year and conclusion of definitive contracts.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: AME
All operators are now briefed and all the necessary planning is now in place throughout the concerned departments to cope with the high volume of helicopters into and out of Yas Island... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
JETNET LLC, the market-leading aircraft research and information provider, will be launching a series of improvements to their flagship software interface, Evolution, at this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention in Orlando, Florida.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Samsung Techwin Co. of South Korea has taken delivery of the first of two AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The aircraft was accepted by Samsung Techwin Vice President Wook Cho during a ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Washington Examiner
Montgomery County Council members want money seized from drug dealers to be spent treating drug addicts instead of a new police helicopter program proposed by County Executive Ike Leggett.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Otago Daily Times
High-profile Otago helicopter pilot Graeme Gale has revealed he has received death threats from opponents of pesticide “1080”... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace has received a new license from Turbomeca for repair and overhaul of Arriel 2 engine models throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Monterey Herald
A bid by Sheriff Mike Kanalakis to get the county to underwrite the purchase of a law enforcement helicopter was grounded Tuesday. Kanalakis was hoping the Board of Supervisors would agree to guarantee about $660,000 in backup funding for a used Robinson R-44 helicopter if a hoped-for federal Homeland Security grant for the purchase doesn’t... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: AME
FAS has now developed a similar offer to fill the gap of aerial sightseeing services in Abu Dhabi,” said Faisal Al Rawas, Vice President Sales and Marketing. “The terminal is strategically located next to the marina mall and will be base to exciting helicopter tours over the capital’s most iconic landmarks such as The Emirates... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Bernama
Eurocopter Malaysia will aggressively expand its operations and inject additional investments into its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, president Pierre Nardelli said Wednesday. He said that so far, the company had invested more than RM40 million for its facilities in Malaysia.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Luchtvaartnieuws
The first of two AW139s for the Dutch Police has arrived in country.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: KTVZ
Northwest MedStar will begin to provide management services and program oversight today for AirLink Critical Care Transport, Cascade Healthcare Community announced Monday.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: Forbes
Defense contractor Honeywell said the FFAA approved its latest ground-warning system for helicopters, which is designed to help pilots prevent ground collisons and hitting towers.... Read more
