14-Sep-2013Source: US DoD
Solpac Construction Inc. doing business as Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $11,870,000 for firm-fixed-price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-10-D-5411) for the design and construction for Hangar 5 renovations and additions at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar. The work to be performed provides for... Read more
12-Sep-2013Source: Bristow Helicopters
Bristow Helicopters Ltd yesterday (Wednesday, 11 September 2013) appointed Balfour Beatty as its infrastructure delivery partner to support the development of its UK Search and Rescue service. As the main contractor, the company will now begin outsourcing various aspects of the building works to local contractors in the communities in which the bases will be... Read more
2-Sep-2013Source: STARS
STARS’ Saskatchewan vice president of operations Ron Dufresne said today that construction of the future STARS helicopter base in Saskatoon is progressing on schedule and expects the helicopter air ambulance service to move into its new home in November. “We’re very excited to move closer to having a permanent home for our Saskatoon team,” said... Read more
15-Jul-2013Source: US Army
The legacy of aviation in the Kentucky Army National Guard took another step forward as ground was broke for a new center for operations in Frankfort, Ky., July 12. Kentucky’s adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini and local officials of Frankfort broke ground for a new Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) at Boone National Guard... Read more
3-Jul-2013
Newly appointed Airport Director Mark Gibbs’ second priority is to help establish an airport for the Nevada Air National Guard, which could be used to land military helicopters that frequently fly over Elko. see full story... Read more
10-Jun-2013Source: Denton RC
Medical transportation provider CareFlite will have a new home in Denton this August, where it will lease space in a brand-new hangar at Denton Enterprise Airport. (See Full Story)... Read more
10-Jun-2013Source: Vernon Morning Star
Construction on the hangar began last June, and it is now being used to house the company’s growing fleet of helicopters, its maintenance shop, as well offices, a meeting room, and a “tech” room with security equipment including video cameras. (see full story)... Read more
6-Jun-2013Source: BBC
A £7m hangar will be built at Newquay Airport in Cornwall by the firm behind the country’s new air search and rescue service (SAR). (See Full Story)... Read more
5-Jun-2013Source: INAER
The Spanish Maritime Safety Agency (SASEMAR) is celebrating 20 years of activity on the island on Gran Canaria. Based in Las Palmas, the INAER Spain (INAER) operated helicopter Helimer Canarias has carried out more than 1,365 emergencies and successfully assisted more than 1,500 people. To coincide with this milestone, INAER, the country’s leading emergency services... Read more
31-May-2013Source: KTVL
Josephine county Airports Manager, Larry Graves, said the purchase of a hanger by Elite Aviation from Carson Helicopters may bring more jobs. (See Full Story)... Read more
28-May-2013Source: Canadian Defence
Today, the Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta – Richmond East announced the awarding of a significant subcontract that will create jobs in British Columbia and play an important role in supporting Canada’s Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter Project. Weatherhaven, of Burnaby, British Columbia, has been awarded... Read more
8-Apr-2013Source: Brownwood
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Air Evac Lifeteam on Tuesday, March 26, at their new hanger on Streckert Drive in Brownwood (see full story).... Read more
13-Mar-2013Source: Carilion
As part of a move to better coordinate its air medical services, Carilion Clinic is building hangars and other facilities for emergency helicopters based at Lexington and Smith Mountain Lake. Construction will begin later this month on a hangar, crew quarters and offices on a half-acre site behind Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, the... Read more
11-Mar-2013Source: Asbury Park Press
The New Jersey National Guard formally began construction of a new helicopter support base at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. (see full story)... Read more
5-Feb-2013Source: DIO
Maintenance staff at a frontline RAF helicopter base are enjoying a better working environment, thanks to new lighting that not only brightens their working day but also saves energy and money. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has worked with its regional industry partner PriDE to improve lighting in hangars at RAF Benson, in Oxfordshire, as... Read more
16-Oct-2012
A vacant site within the Nostell Priory estate, near Wakefield, has been granted planning permission by Wakefield Council. It will have a hangar and aircrew accommodation for one helicopter. (see full story)... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: Morgan Sindall
The Barnstaple office of Morgan Sindall has secured a £1.5 million contract to deliver new offices, welfare facilities and an aircraft hangar at Exeter Airport for Devon and Cornwall Police. The new two-storey office building will house the Air Operations Unit for Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon Air Ambulance Trust, both of which currently... Read more
14-Sep-2012Source: US DoD
Harper Construction Co., Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $28,028,102 for firm-fixed-price task order #0004 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8617) for construction of an aircraft maintenance hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The work to be performed provides for construction of a new transient universal hangar facility. The hangar... Read more
3-Sep-2012Source: KOSA
The hangar is about 3,400 sq. ft. including the office area, restroom, equipment storage room and hangar area for helicopter. (see full story)... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Hensel Phelps
Two press releases in a short space of time:- Hensel Phelps Construction Co. was awarded a $10.8 Million Design-Build contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers for the 13th Command Battalion – Air Traffic Control Tower / Airfield Operations Building, at Fort Carson Colorado. To address the military’s current energy security and sustainability needs,... Read more
30-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
Barnhart-Balfour Beatty, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded firm-fixed-price task order 0004 at $35,497,794 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-10-D-5407) for the replacement of an existing double hangar. This consists of the demolition of the existing hangar and construction of a new two bay hangar to accommodate MV-22 aircraft with adequate... Read more
12-Jun-2012Source: ABC
The heliport will enable passengers to embark directly from the company’s facility to their offshore workplace, rather than from Karratha’s main airport terminal. (see full story)... Read more
11-May-2012Source: US DoD
Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $32,450,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the design and construction of the MH-47 aviation maintenance hangar at Fort Campbell, Ky. Work will be performed in Fort Campbell, Ky., with an estimated completion date of March 8, 2014. The bid was solicited through the Internet,... Read more
11-May-2012Source: US DoD
Morganti HAC, J.V., Danbury, Conn., was awarded a $54,696,965 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction of facilities and infrastructure to support the procurement of Apache AH-64D helicopters. Work will be performed in Kattamia Air Base, Egypt, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 22, 2012. There were 23 bids solicited, with six... Read more
8-May-2012Source: Queensland Government
The Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) Helicopter Rescue service will receive a boost to its frontline operational capabilities including faster response times with today’s opening of its new $1.6 million hangar at Archerfield Airport. Community Safety Minister, Jack Dempsey said the new hangar, which connects to the existing hangar at Archerfield by a taxiway, will provide... Read more
26-Apr-2012
The Nigeriam military have refurbished their A109 Maintenance Hangar in Lagos, in partnership with AgustaWestland (see full story)... Read more
18-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter Japan
The inauguration ceremony at Eurocopter Japan’s brand new facility at Kobe Airport today marks a new milestone for Eurocopter in a country that has been one of its most successful markets in Asia. With the support of the Japanese government and local authorities, Eurocopter Japan will augment its support and services capacity to enhance helicopter... Read more
13-Apr-2012Source: Stratford Herald
Due to introduce a nationwide Children’s Air Ambulance, the charity need a new 20,000 sq ft base including hangar space for its helicopters. (see full story)... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Orlando Sentinel
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. broke ground Tuesday on a new helicopter hangar that some hope will give lift to bigger expansion plans in Palm Beach County. (see full story)... Read more
9-Feb-2012Source: Able Aerospace
Officials from Able Aerospace Services and the City of Mesa, Ariz., held a groundbreaking ceremony today to kick off construction of Able’s expansive new on-airport company headquarters. The multi-state celebration is continuing during Heli-Expo 2012 next week in Dallas, Texas, as Able President and CEO Lee Benson and Mesa City Councilwoman Dina Higgins share highlights... Read more
5-Feb-2012Source: Our Colorado News
Sky Ridge officials celebrated the unveiling of a 6,300-square-foot helicopter hangar that is expected to help improve response time and provide a few comforts of home for the team on duty. AirLife medical personnel have been staying in a mobile trailer on the south end of the hospital’s property. It housed the crew, but did... Read more
2-Feb-2012Source: US DoD
Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Irvine, Calif., is being awarded a $56,463,304 fixed-price modification under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N62473-12-C-1406) to exercise option 0001 which provides for the construction of a helicopter maintenance facility at Naval Air Station North Island. The work to be performed provides for the construction of a multi-story, steel-framed, three-bay maintenance... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Suniva
Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, today announced its panels are being used to power the newest— and largest— solar array installed by FLS Energy at the Marine Helicopter Squadron 1’s greenside hangar at Quantico, home to the president’s Marine One helicopter. The 120-kilowatt system features 500 of... Read more
2-Jan-2012Source: WETM
Sikorsky bought the 185-thousand square foot acre land back in 2004. But have since moved their operations to the former Wings of Eagles museum. (full story)... Read more
14-Dec-2011Source: STARS
Saskatchewan Health Minister Don McMorris, STARS representatives and local media received a phase-one project briefing today at the site of the future STARS helicopter base at the Regina International Airport. Construction is progressing on schedule in advance of the anticipated spring 2012 launch of operations. “We’re very excited to move a step closer to introducing... Read more
30-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com
AgustaWestland have taken a lease on 98,851 square feet of space at Arlington Airport in Texas, and are intending building a further 7,000 sq.ft. The lease allows the building to be used for “Aircraft sales, engineering and design, flight testing, and aircraft maintenance” and “any other aviation related activity or incidental uses in connection with... Read more
30-Nov-2011
Eurocopter Southern Africa has moved to a new and bigger base at Grand Central Airport, close to Johannesburg and Pretoria. The company’s previous base was spread across four buildings at Lanseria Airport, (see full story)... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: WDIO
LifeLink Three Air Medical is getting a new home at the Range Regional Airport in Hibbing. The service will be moving into the Arrowhead Hanger, which is getting a makeover. (full story)... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: Press-Citizen
The more than 6,000-square-foot metal building has space for three helicopters, storage rooms and a sleeping room for pilots. The exterior of the building has large fuel storage tanks and a helipad. (full story)... Read more
6-Oct-2011Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics has leased a 10,000-square foot hangar at Albuquerque’s Double Eagle II Airport as the company expands its test bed capabilities. Double Eagle II Airport (AEG), on Albuquerque’s west side, is an active general aviation airport with 240 based aircraft and approximately 12,000 annual operations. “Aspen continues to invest in future products, and in... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: US DoD
Hensel Phelps Granite Hangar, J.V., Irvine, Calif., is being awarded a $97,222,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the design and construction of an MV-22 aircraft parking apron/taxiway expansion; an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar 4 addition; and Aircraft Maintenance Hangar 7 construction at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The work to be performed provides for the construction and/or renovation... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and luncheon this week in celebration of its new 78,000 square-foot expansion. The event will be held: Thursday, September 22, 2011, 11 a.m., Ribbon Cutting Summit Aviation, 4200 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, Delaware Speakers for the event include Summit Aviation President Robert Fitzpatrick,... Read more
12-Jun-2011Source: US DoD
The Haskell Co., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $138,836,727 firm-fixed-price contract for the Marine Vertical 22 maintenance hangar, apron expansion, parallel taxiway, and hangar at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for the construction of an aircraft parking apron to support additional requirements created by the introduction of the... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
REGA, the Swiss Air Ambulance operator, has broken ground on a new base for Ticino, the southernmost canton in the mountaineous land-locked country. Located at Locarno airport, the new facility is expected to be operational in June 2012. EMS cover began in Ticino in 1980 with a small hangar, an Alouette III and two pilots.... Read more
1-Jun-2011
Boustead Projects has clinched a S$23 million contract to design and build a hangar facility for the maintenance, repair and over haul of helicopters and aircrafts for Bell Helicopter Asia. 23 Million Singapore Dollars currently translates at US$18.64M... Read more
12-Mar-2011Source: TBO
Pasco County Sheriff have opened a new 10,000 sq.ft building, which will house their four helicopters. By use of inmate labour, the Sheriff saved roughly $700K of construction costs... Read more
28-Feb-2011Source: Summit Aviation
Construction is well underway on Summit Aviation’s new 78,000 square-foot expansion. Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, broke ground for the new development on June 9, 2010, on its 550-acre site. In January, the Delaware State Fire Marshall certified Summit’s improved fire suppression system in the existing hangars that currently house all the helicopter aircraft... Read more
25-Feb-2011Source: Herald Online
The S.C. Army National Guard will break ground within two months on a $26M facility in Greenville County to house six CH-47 Chinook and four UH-72 Lakota helicopters... Read more
23-Feb-2011Source: Canadian Government
In keeping with goals set out in the Canada First Defence Strategy, the Harper Government is committed to providing the hard-working men and women of the Canadian Forces with the tools and equipment they need to take on the challenges of the 21st century. The new helicopter facility, valued at approximately $155 million dollars, will serve... Read more
16-Feb-2011Source: The Nation
The $2 million facility saves for the company about $1.5 million that would have been spent in overseas maintenance... Read more
30-Jan-2011Source: US Forces
BAGHDAD – The Iraqi Army Aviation Command celebrated the construction of a 15-meter tall and 76-meter long Mi-17 helicopter hangar and maintenance facility Jan. 17 with a dedication ceremony at Camp Taji. The Mi-17 hangar, the largest free-span building in the Middle East, will provide all the space that the Iraqi Army Aviation Command needs... Read more
29-Jan-2011Source: Essex Air Ambulance
We are delighted to announce that building work is now underway to bring the Essex operational airbase to Earls Colne Airfield! Over the last 9 months, having secured planning consent and an affordable building design, TJ Evers the appointed building contractor arrived on site in January to begin this exciting new chapter in the history of... Read more
27-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Big Rapids City Commission met recently to consider a resolution approving the lease agreement with AeroMed for use of the community hangar at Roben Hood airport. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the 20 year deal. Commissioner Terry Harper said she was happy with the deal and it will help paying off the cost that... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: Hendrick Construction
Hendrick Construction won a $26 million contract to build a 111,000-square-foot aviation support facility for South Carolina National Guard helicopters. The project, which is on the west end of the existing South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center in Greenville, S.C., features two helicopter hangars and a central support area to facilitate flight operations. The 30-acre... Read more
13-Dec-2010Source: Canadian Armed Forces
Media are invited to attend a ground breaking ceremony with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Laurie Hawn, and Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant for the new CH-147 Chinook Helicopter hangar. Where:Â Â Â Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario When:Â Â Â Monday December 13, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. What:Â Â Â Media planning to attend are required... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Cornwall Air Ambulance has won planning permission for a new operational base on the boundary of Newquay Cornwall Airport. The location is currently just outside the airport’s security fence, but the plans call for a fence move to ensure the new helipad continues to be airside. Positioned just south of the “piano keys” of Runway... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: Rubb Building Systems
Rubb Building Systems and Cocoon, Inc. recently collaborated in the installation of a fixedbase maintenance hangar for Army Fleet Support. Based at the Fort Rucker Army Base in Alabama, the helicopter hangar shall be used for training and maintenance of several types of Helicopters. The structure has a clear span width of 150′ wide, utilizes... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: US Dept of Defense
F&S Mechanical and Plumbing Services, Inc.*, Tyrone, Ga., is being awarded a $25,637,205 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of the Vertical Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 maintenance hangar, Phase 3, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for the design and construction of a multi-story aircraft maintenance hangar addition, to... Read more
8-Jun-2010Source: Eagle Copters South America
Eagle Copters South America S.A. (ECSA) announces the opening of a brand new state of the art 27,000 square foot facility in Chicureo, just outside of Santiago Chile. Nearly one year for the construction process and after being affected by the earthquake, Martin Busquets, General Manager and partner, explains “we are officially open for business... Read more
23-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The Bulgarian Interior Ministry is to build an operational base for its aviation unit on a plot in the northern part of the Sofia airport. The construction of the airbase will be financed under an international project, the implementation of which will take two years to complete. The new facility will have helicopter hangars and... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: Manawatu Standard
The building is split into two hangar areas for 13 new helicopters, eight NH90 medium utility helicopters and five A109 light utility helicopters, which are worth about $900m.... Read more
29-Jan-2010Source: Rubb
Phase 1 of the hangar construction for Bristow Helicopters has been completed. The hangar is 114.9’ (35m) span x 131’ (40m) long BVE complete with a large manual sliding door 65.6’ (20m) wide x 20’ (6m) high. The helicopter hangar is from the Rubb BVE range, the BVE truss design originated in Britain and has... Read more
18-Jan-2010Source: MOZ
On Friday, the new office building was officially handed over to staff the team of “Christoph 49” by Dr. Siegfried Lederer... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Devon 24
DEVON Air Ambulance will soon have a purpose-built second airbase at Eaglescott Airfield in North Devon. Having worked from a portable building for the past four years, the crew are looking forward to spending the remainder of the winter in their new warm and dry base, due for completion around Christmas.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: Cannon Connections
Big D Construction of Salt Lake City was awarded in late September a contract for the building of a 38,300 square foot, single story, single bay maintenance hangar at Cannon Air Force Base. Bids from 15 companies were received for the project but Big D’s winning proposal was at $10.8 million.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: Connect Amarillo
Bell Helicopter is celebrating the groundbreaking for their new H-1 Flight Hanger right now. The ceremony is taking place at the company’s Amarillo plant near Rick Husband International Airport.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Radio NZ
The joint initiative involves the district health board, Skyline Aviation and the Hawke’s Bay Air Ambulance Charitable Trust, which says the facility is world class.... Read more
7-Oct-2009Source: AMT
In an unprecedented public/private partnership, WestWind Technologies, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new Huntsville Aircraft Modification & Integration Center on September 29, 2009.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Helicopter Specialties have broken ground on its new, 28,750-square-foot facility. The new hangar will feature a larger parts/logistics room, larger clean room/overhaul shop, isolated library/training room, complete kitchen/break area with patio, larger avionics shop, larger shop floor featuring in-floor heat, high efficiency lighting and a 10,000-pound adjustable hoist.... Read more
12-Feb-2009Source: Aldergrove Star
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