5-Mar-2013Source: DART Aerospace
DART Aerospace today announced that in collaboration with PallCorporation (NYSE:PLL) it will shortly initiate flight testing of a next-gen advanced engine air filtration system for AS350 and EC130 helicopter models equipped with Arriel engines. The new AS350/EC130 Advanced Engine Air Filtration System will provide the highest level of helicopter air inlet protection to enhance engine... Read more
5-Mar-2013Source: Breeze-Eastern
The United States Coast Guard has contracted with Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX: BZC) to design a new hydraulic hoist controller for its MH-65 search and rescue helicopters. Breeze-Eastern, the aerospace industry’s only dedicated hoist and winch specialist expects a production contract to follow the $1 million design program. The new controller will replace a 25-year-old legacy... Read more
5-Mar-2013
Crashed off the Vishakhapatnam harbour Two crew members were immediately rescued while two others were missing and a search was underway for them.... Read more
5-Mar-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Eurocopter has been keeping us up to date with development of their new EC145 variant with a fenestron tail rotor, and a prototype has been under development for over two and a half years – the first flight was back in July 2010. A total of three prototypes have been built, the first one a... Read more
4-Mar-2013Source: Metro Aviation
With the helicopter world soon to descend on Las Vegas for the 2013 HAI Heli-Expo, Metro Aviation has announced that it will showcase a recently completed EC145 as part of the company’s exhibit during the event. The featured aircraft is based in Cincinnati, Ohio at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Health Air Care and Mobile... Read more
4-Mar-2013Source: Paradigm Aerospace
Paradigm Aerospace Corporation, International (PAC), a Metro Aviation company, has announced that they will showcase a recently reconfigured EC135P2+ on exhibit C3111 during the HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada beginning on 5 March. The featured aircraft is one of three EC135s recently reconfigured by PAC and was previously operated as an offshore support helicopter. During the reconfiguration process,... Read more
4-Mar-2013
Crashed into a field and caught fire... Read more
3-Mar-2013
Helicopter struck wire and fell into river, killing teenage passenger and injuring the other three on board. On report stated there were traces of alcohol on the 40 year old pilot... Read more
1-Mar-2013
Collided with trees and crashed into a lake killing the pilot... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: JSSI
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has announced its new Airframe Programs for the Eurocopter EC135 and EC145 series of helicopters. The EC135/145 Airframe Programs cover virtually every part, component, assembly and system on the helicopter, for a specified contract term, excluding engines.... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that its Eurocopter EC135 Level D qualified full flight simulator, located at its Dallas Learning Center, has received Night Vision Goggle qualification from the Federal Aviation Administration. This is the first qualification of its type under the National Simulator Program’s Guidance Bulletin 10-01. “The Night Vision Goggle qualification of our Eurocopter EC135... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: STARS
STARS Air Ambulance begins 24-hour-a-day operations at its Saskatoon base. Since launching service in mid-October, the Saskatoon base has been providing service 12-hours per day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. “Safety is always our priority,” says Ron Dufresne, vice-president of Saskatchewan operations. “Now that the majority of clinical and aviation staff have had time... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Imagine being miles from anywhere on deepest Dartmoor when you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a horrific accident. Now, thanks to the new Devon Air Ambulance Trust iPhone App, you can not only alert the authorities of your plight, but with the most accurate coordinates available, your chances of a speedy rescue are... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: ASU
Three STAR Flight EC145s spent several hours in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 8 responding to distress calls and successfully rescuing 13 people from flood waters, caused by Tropical Storm Hermine, throughout the region around Austin, Texas. The rescue operation was the largest to date for the unit?s EC145s. “The weather conditions were... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: STS Component
STS Component Solutions is pleased to announce the expansion of their service and support offerings into the helicopter and business jet markets. This growth is a result of the development of some new OEM partnerships that have been established with the Donaldson Company, Skurka Aerospace and Esterline Mason in addition to increasing our current portfolio... Read more
27-Feb-2013Source: Wales Air Ambulance
Wales Air Ambulance is celebrating its 12th birthday this week with the launch of a series of trials that could see the lifesaving helicopters flying at night. The trials form part of a string of clinical and hi-tech advances at the charity, including new equipment for paediatric missions and specialist paramedic training. WAA chief executive... Read more
26-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
“At Heli-Expo 2013, Eurocopter will highlight how we are meeting our vision of transitioning from an industry-leading helicopter manufacturer to the no. 1 vertical lift mission solutions provider,” said President & CEO Lutz Bertling. “We will achieve this vision through the evolution of our current product line, the introduction of a next-generation rotorcraft family and... Read more
26-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
This tour uses Eurocopter’s no. 1 series production EC175 – which is configured for oil and gas operations – and kicks off with a two-week U.S. visit starting today at New Iberia, Louisiana in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. It is the first of multiple stopovers across the country through March 15 that enables the... Read more
25-Feb-2013Source: HeliHub.com
A German air ambulance helicopter was grounded recently after the pilot suffered a broken leg away from base. The “Christoph 70” helicopter – a Eurocopter EC135 – had landed on the rooftop pad at Pößneck on Tuesday 12th February at 15:30 hours for a patient transfer to Bad Berka. However, the pilot broke his leg... Read more
25-Feb-2013Source: ESG
ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH has received an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the integration of Trakkabeam® A800 searchlight systems on Eurocopter EC135 helicopters. The STC covers several configurations of the system to give customers a choice of how to install and control the searchlight in their EC135. The system can be controlled by pilot... Read more
24-Feb-2013
Helicopter suffered gunshot damage in bungled prison breakout... Read more
22-Feb-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Eurocopter has air-freighted an EC175 into the US for a demo tour, but only provided teaser photos so far of a bold blue colour scheme it has added to the first production example. This aircraft first flew in early December – see First production EC175 flies The demonstration tour would be expected to visit all... Read more
22-Feb-2013Source: FlightGlobal
FlightGlobal are quoting Eurocopter’s EC175 marketing manager admitting that both remaining bidders in the UK SAR contest have the UK-built AW189 in their tenders. (see full story)... Read more
22-Feb-2013
Crashed close to buildings. Pilot Mark Montgomery and crew member Chris Denning killed, third crew member Billy Wynn is critical. (names were released here) Two explosions after the helicopter crash landed in upright position. Completely burnt out in post-crash fire.... Read more
21-Feb-2013Source: Kona Community Hospital
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) welcomed a new emergency medical rotor coptor as it made its maiden landing on the hospital’s helipad on Thursday, February 14. The Hawaii Life Flight (HLF) crew manning the rotor copter was greeted by KCH administration as well as members of the KCH trauma team, emergency and security departments. The rotor... Read more
21-Feb-2013
[electronic translation] On the occasion of the conference of the Federation of wind energy make AREVA Wind, HTM Helicopter, Global Tech I and Trianel before their recently subscribed declaration of cooperation for the service of North Sea offshore wind farms. The helicopter company Travel Munich (HTM) is transported in the future exclusively for the offshore... Read more
21-Feb-2013Source: Indra
Indra will supply two new EC225 transport helicopter simulators to Eurocopter. The systems will be implemented in the training centres of the aircraft manufacturer in Malaysia and Brazil. These two new orders were closed following the delivery by Indra of the first EC225 helicopter simulator in 2011, which is currently operating at Eurocopter’s pilot training... Read more
20-Feb-2013Source: Rebtech
REBTECH, one the first civil and military aviation night vision lighting providers in the world has announced the initial night vision compatible conversion of an AS350B3 owned and operated by longtime helicopter training provider, HeliStream. Based in Costa Mesa, California at the John Wayne airport, HeliStream has been offering comprehensive flight training, FAR Part 133,... Read more
19-Feb-2013Source: Kawasaki
[electronic translation] Kawasaki Heavy Industries, was awarded a total of four in a row of machine “type helicopter BK117C-2 expression Kawasaki” from Toho Co., Ltd. Aviation Aero Asahi Corporation and Central Helicopter Service. One aircraft used for business purposes, two aircraft Doctor Heli machine, four of a single doctor helicopter for Yamagata Prefecture, was awarded... Read more
19-Feb-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Sources in Nigeria are saying that the Osun State Government has commenced a lease with OAS Helicopters for a Eurocopter AS355N – the one we reported here that they had recently bought from Sky Helicopters in Spain. In a statement, the state governor’s media aide, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, said the helicopter is to support its... Read more
18-Feb-2013
UTair Ufa, part of the UTair Group, has won a tender for the performance of complex of air transport operations for passengers and cargo for Bashneft. UTair Ufa will be the general contractor and organizer of air operations conducted by UTair Group companies: UTair-Helicopter Operations, UTair-Passenger Operations, UTair Express and UTair-Cargo. Transport operations for Bashneft... Read more
18-Feb-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Falcon Aviation Services in the UAE is developing a new part of the company’s commercial offerings – helicopter leasing. Having reported the lease of two Bell 412s last week to Starlite (see Starlite lease in two Bell 412s for Namibia contract), we can now report that Falcon has leased a pair of Eurocopter EC130s to neighbouring... Read more
18-Feb-2013Source: Simplex
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has completed the validation of the Model 510 FAA STC. On February 8th, the Simplex Model 510 powerline insulator and windmill cleaning and de-icing system was granted EASA certification (EASA # 10043539) for installation and operation on AS 350 and AS 355 series aircraft. Simplex received an FAA STC... Read more
18-Feb-2013Source: Scottish Ambulance Service
The Scottish Ambulance Service has completed an initiative to create new lit helicopter landing sites on Shetland’s outer isles that will enhance access for medical evacuations. While the Coastguard helicopter has always had 24 hour access to these islands, the new sites will allow access at night by the Jigsaw helicopter, which requires a lit... Read more
17-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
During the International Defence Exhibition and Conference – IDEX, Eurocopter is set to showcase more than three decades of experience acquired in the military helicopter sector. Benefiting from its wide diversity of rotary- wing aircraft and their ability to adapt to a broad spectrum of missions, Eurocopter’s product line represents a benchmark – with operational... Read more
15-Feb-2013
Emergency landing after mechanical issues... Read more
15-Feb-2013Source: Step Change In Safety
The Helicopter Safety Steering Group has published its findings, following a visit to Eurocopter’s manufacturing and test facility in Marignane, France on 6 February. The group has published a fact sheet which can be easily downloaded, shared, printed off or forwarded as necessary. The fact sheet documents details of the site visit and the latest... Read more
15-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter expanded its global industrial footprint and enhanced the company’s presence in Mexico with today’s inauguration of a new manufacturing center of excellence at Querétaro, which is to produce high-technology aircraft structural metallic components. The event was attended by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, along with other key government, local and Eurocopter officials. Located at... Read more
15-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
Marking a key milestone in India’s development of modern heliborne resources to support lifesaving missions, AVIATORS Pvt Ltd signed today, in the presence of French President François Hollande, a firm order for an initial batch of seven Eurocopter EC135 aircraft for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operations. A second order is expected to be carried... Read more
15-Feb-2013
Severe damage to rotor blades and skid after being hit by a truck while parked on is base helipad at Fresach/Freizeitpark Millstättersee Heliport, Austria. All four rotorblades including the rotorhead had to be changed, causing a total damage of 600.000 €... Read more
15-Feb-2013
Ground vehicle skidded on ice and ran into parked helicopter, causing significant damage. CADAORS ref 2013Q0397... Read more
14-Feb-2013Source: RSG AeroDesign
RSG has successfully completed the design, manufacture and integration of advanced mission equipment package for the Fukui prefecture Police Department’s newly acquired EC-135 helicopter. The modular mission equipment design included dual, multi-spectral, electro-optical systems, a microwave digital data link system, stabilized high intensity search light system, and high powered external PA equipment. The Fukui PD... Read more
14-Feb-2013
EMS EC145 clipped crane on hospital it was operating out of... Read more
12-Feb-2013Source: Western Daily Press
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance flew rescue missions 615 times last year (see full story)... Read more
12-Feb-2013Source: Heli-One
On Feb. 7 Lars Landsnes from Heli-One, joined Ian Craddock, head of helicopters for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), to sign a multi-million pound, 13-year contract to provide long-term logistic support for the Makila 1A1 engines fitted in new Puma HC2 helicopters used by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The RAF fleet of 24... Read more
11-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
A record nine units of Eurocopter’s EC135 was sold in 2012, making it the most soughtafter light twin-engine helicopter in India. The growing popularity of the EC135 in India was further demonstrated by a new order from one Indian customer and the delivery of an EC135 to another, at the Aero India 2013 exhibition. Eurocopter... Read more
11-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
Paced by the sales of light helicopters in 2012, Eurocopter India continued its leadership role in the Indian market last year – capturing a 70 percent share of the new civilian helicopter bookings and 43 percent of registered deliveries in this key geographical region. Eurocopter India recorded an impressive 2012 bookings of 12 helicopters, driven... Read more
7-Feb-2013Source: Bond
Bond Helicopters Europe (Bond) is delighted to confirm that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved one of its EC135 aircraft for night vision goggles (NVG) operations to ground level, a significant step towards the UK’s first night air ambulance operations. At present, no air ambulance service in the UK is able to operate... Read more
7-Feb-2013Source: Rockford Memorial Hospital
Rockford Memorial Hospital’s REACT helicopter program resumed full air and ground transport service on Sunday, February 3. Working with aviation partner Air Methods, REACT pilots, flight nurses and mechanics resumed serving injured and critically-ill patients throughout the region. The first flight was a patient flown from Freeport to Rockford Memorial Hospital. REACT is using a... Read more
7-Feb-2013Source: Reuters
Eurocopter aims to reach a multi-billion dollar agreement with the German government in a few months on a downsized order for helicopters (see full story)... Read more
7-Feb-2013
Firefighting helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged. Helicopter was contracted to Tasmania Fire Service... Read more
6-Feb-2013Source: Devon Air Ambulance
On Monday 4 February, during the BBC South West ‘Inside Out’ programme, there was a feature about The Air Ambulance Service’s proposed Children’s Air Ambulance service. Heléna Holt, Chief Executive of Devon Air Ambulance Trust said: “We would like to take the opportunity to reassure the people of Devon that their local Air Ambulances can... Read more
6-Feb-2013Source: CBC
According to police, AIR1 responded to 3,445 incidents in 2012, resulting in 185 arrests by ground patrol units. (see full story)... Read more
5-Feb-2013Source: CAE
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently awarded CAE two contracts for simulator upgrades and training services at CAE’s Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF). A contract to provide both ground school and simulator aircrew training services at MSHATF for the Royal Air Force (RAF) on the Puma HC2 helicopter has been... Read more
5-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
The capabilities of Eurocopter’s expanded helicopter product line in meeting a full range of India military, governmental and civilian missions will be at the forefront during this month’s Aero India 2013 exhibition, to be held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, near Bangalore. A cornerstone of Eurocopter’s static display is the AS565 MBe Panther naval helicopter,... Read more
5-Feb-2013Source: Step Change in Safety
A delegation representing the Helicopter Safety Steering Group is to visit Eurocopter’s manufacturing and test facility at Marignane, France, following an invitation from the company. On Wednesday 6 February, the group will see first-hand the efforts Eurocopter are going to in order to determine the root cause of the failure which led to two helicopters... Read more
5-Feb-2013Source: News Tribune
OSF Life Flight, a part of OSF HealthCare, announced a significant expansion of its medical helicopter services to the region around Peru. (see full story)... Read more
5-Feb-2013
Pilot chose to make precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather. Helicopter rolled over when landing on snowy surface... Read more
4-Feb-2013Source: Yorkshire Post
A British helicopter instructor has been sentenced to six months jail for falsely signing off the training records of a student pilot to get him a pilot’s licence. The Judge said that it was impossible to say whether these actions were contributory to the “newly qualified” pilot and his wife losing their lives in their... Read more
4-Feb-2013Source: ExecuJet Africa
ExecuJet Africa, the continent’s leading business aviation company, is once again exhibiting at the Mining Indaba 2013 event from 4-7 February in Cape Town. The company will be showcasing its full suite of business aviation services, including helicopter charter solutions. ExecuJet Africa will be at stand 1919 highlighting its services of helicopter management, rotary wing... Read more
4-Feb-2013Source: Fort McMurray Today
Despite STARS being active in many parts of Alberta, Phoenix Heli-Flight is convinced that there is a market for 24×7 EMS services in other parts of the Province. So much so, they are buying a Eurocopter EC135 for such operations (see full story)... Read more
3-Feb-2013
Training accident. Two of three on board injured. CADAORS ref 2013Q0276... Read more
1-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter Japan delivered a brand new EC135 T2 to the National Police Agency (NPA) on 30 January 2013. It will be the first EC135 to be deployed to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for law enforcement missions in the Tokyo prefecture. The NPA and its police departments across Japan currently owns a fleet of 28... Read more
1-Feb-2013Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter Japan successfully handed over the 10th EC135 Training Helicopter (TH135, a variant of Eurocopter’s EC135 T2) to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (MSDF) yesterday. The first TH135 was delivered in December 2009, to begin the replacement of their single-engine training helicopter fleet. The TH135s have been used by MSDF helicopter pilots since November... Read more
1-Feb-2013Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter today announced delivery of a new AS350 B2 AStar aircraft to U.S. Helicopters, Inc. U.S. Helicopters, Inc. based in Marshville, N.C., is one of the largest operators of electronic news gathering helicopters in the country. The company has served dozens of major television stations located in cities in most of the lower 48... Read more
30-Jan-2013Source: Becker Avionics
The Utah Highway Patrol/Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aero Bureau, recently selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system for its newly ordered AS350 B3e multi-mission helicopter. The aircraft will initially deliver in May, followed by the completion phase at Hanger One Avionics’ facility in Carlsbad, CA. During that time the aircraft will... Read more
29-Jan-2013Source: IOL
The SA National Defence Force has defended the disposal of military helicopter airframes and spares to Zimbabwe amid threats of legal action to stop the move. (see full story)... Read more
29-Jan-2013
Precautionary landing in park after oil pressure warning... Read more
28-Jan-2013Source: Lompoc Record
Central Coast residents had the opportunity Friday night to check out two new air ambulances that recently started serving the area and have the capability to whisk them to safety in an emergency (see full story)... Read more
28-Jan-2013
Emergency landing after fuel indication dropped to zero with rotor speed warning. Apparent wiring issue... Read more
27-Jan-2013Source: AfriForum
An urgent interim court order was awarded to AfriForum late this afternoon by the North Gauteng High Court to prevent delivery of Alouette III Air Force helicopters by the South African National Defence Force to the Zimbabwean army. The interim order shall stand pending the finalisation of the main application by 19 February 2013. AfriForum... Read more
26-Jan-2013
When on finals, pilot noticed master caution light illuminated, and an indication of low oil pressure in engine No.2. Shut down immediately, got out and noticed fire from the exhaust – used extinguisher to quell the fire but was not fully successful. N2 turbine had got jammed.... Read more
25-Jan-2013Source: DGA
(electronic translation) On 14 January 2013, the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) gave the type certification of the Tiger combat helicopter version “support destruction” (HAD). DGA and certify the airworthiness of this version of Tiger. The establishment of the type certificate of the aircraft is an important milestone in the development of the new version... Read more
25-Jan-2013Source: Bond Air Services
Leading European aviation operator Bond Air Services has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to provide Scotland’s first and only charity-funded helicopter air ambulance. The recently-launched Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) today announced that Bond has been selected to supply the new frontline life-saving resource for an initial seven-year period, following a rigorous and extensive... Read more
24-Jan-2013Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter delivered another very strong performance in 2012, with an all-time record turnover of 6.3 billion euros. The company’s second high record in bookings value marks a return to pre-crisis levels. This places Eurocopter in a strong position to benefit from its broad helicopter portfolio evolution, along with the expansion in services and a growing... Read more
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