19-Feb-2016Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that it will highlight its broad range of customer-focused support solutions at the Singapore Airshow taking place at the Changi Exhibition Centre from February 16 – 21, 2016. “Vector’s inaugural presence at the Singapore Airshow two... Read more
19-Feb-2016Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce the introduction of a new dynamic component repair (DCR) capability for the Airbus Helicopters AS350 Ecureuil family at its Almondbank site in Perth, Scotland. The new capability, which was officially opened by Deputy First Minister for... Read more
18-Feb-2016Source: Blue Hawaiian
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters today announced it received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Award of Excellence ‘Diamond Award’ for the 17th time. The Hawaii-based helicopter tour operator was presented this accolade in recognition of its maintenance technicians and advanced training. “We are incredibly proud of our maintainers’ dedication to safety and quality,” said Gregg Lundberg, president... Read more
17-Feb-2016Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has appointed UI Helicopter Co., Ltd to become a Sikorsky-authorized Customer Support Center in the Republic of Korea. Based in Yesan, 100 km south of Seoul, the CSC will enable operators of Sikorsky S-76® and S-92® commercial helicopters to source repair and overhaul services within the country’s borders. “UI Helicopter has more... Read more
17-Feb-2016Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, continues to develop cooperation with Vietnam in the field of helicopter maintenance and repairs. The company is reviewing options to conduct the Mi-8/17 military helicopters repairs at the joint Russo-Vietnamese venture HELITECHO. Plans to develop an after-sales system for Russian-made military helicopters in Vietnam were addressed during the... Read more
15-Feb-2016Source: Research and Markets
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gv4qnz/global_civil) has announced the addition of the “Global Civil Helicopter MRO Market 2016-2020” report to their offering. The global civil helicopter MRO market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.93% during the period 2016-2020. Helicopters play a key role in remote area connectivity, intra-city movement, law enforcement, disaster relief, search... Read more
5-Feb-2016Source: Heli-One
Heli-One’shelicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility inRzeszow, Poland is now approved to provide base maintenance services on Airbus H225 aircraft operating in Europe, the United States, Canada andthe Cayman Islands. This comes after receiving regulatory authorization from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and... Read more
3-Feb-2016Source: VIH Aerospace
VIH Aerospace (VIHA –www.vihaerospace.com), a leading provider of global helicopter maintenance, manufacturing, repair and overhaul (MMRO) services (also exhibiting at Heli-Expo Booth # 1209) will take part in a Canadian trade delegation to Asia from February 7-20th, 2016, as part of a contingent of leading aerospace companies operating in British Columbia, Canada. The focus for... Read more
21-Jan-2016Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of solution-driven custom “safety first” Maintenance Stands, Fall Protection Platforms, Hangar Equipment and Specialty Tooling announced that it delivered a customized line of Fall Protection Platforms to Columbia Helicopters Portland, Oregon facility. All Metal developed the concept of designing an adjustable Fall Protection Platform,... Read more
15-Jan-2016Source: Balkan Insight
The Serbian Defence Minister, Bratislav Gasic, and the First Deputy Head of the Russian Service for Military Technical Cooperation, Andrei Markov, signed an agreement on Tuesday to establish a regional centre in Belgrade for the repair and maintenance of Russian-made helicopters. See full story... Read more
14-Jan-2016Source: CBC News
Great Slave Helicopters has reduced the work hours of 23 of its 56 employees in the Northwest Territories in response to the continued slowdown of the mining and oil and gas sectors. See Full story... Read more
13-Jan-2016Source: Dart Aerospace
DART Aerospace announces the launch of its new Approved Maintenance Centre (AMC) network. By establishing this new network, DART allows small and medium size helicopter operators and private owners to have access in their region to dedicated partners qualified to offer DART aftermarket solutions. In addition to this proximity service, the AMC partners can offer... Read more
8-Jan-2016Source: KTS
M International’s Keystone Turbine Services, LLC (“KTS” – Coatesville, Pennsylvania) is pleased to announce Robert A. Gordon has been named their newest Sales and Service Manager. “As our Southeast U.S. Sales and Service Manager, Rob is filling the shoes of long-time industry veteran Perry Siler who’s set to retire at the conclusion of Heli-Expo 2016,”... Read more
7-Jan-2016Source: ITP
ITP has signed a contract with the Civil Guard to provide maintenance services, supply spare parts and provide technical assistance for the Civil Guard Air Service’s aircraft engines. Valued at about 9 million euros, the contract, which will function under a PbH (Power-by-the-Hour) technical support scheme, will have a term of 3 years from its... Read more
7-Jan-2016Source: Erickson
Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, has been selected as a subcontractor by Adams Communication & Engineering Technologies (ACET) for the refurbishment of two MH-53E helicopters, in support of the United States Navy Heavy Lift Helicopter Program. “Erickson is pleased to partner with ACET in support of this project,” said Jeff... Read more
4-Jan-2016Source: VCStar
Fillmore’s business park was in the planning stages seven years ago, when the Great Recession vaporized any demand for new business space in town. See Full Story... Read more
18-Dec-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced Chongqing General Aviation (CQGA), located in China’s Chongqing Provence, as Bell Helicopter’s newest authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF). CQGA has a 43,700 sq. ft. Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) part 145 certified maintenance facility and offers non-specialized maintenance capabilities for Bell 407 aircraft. CQGA... Read more
16-Dec-2015Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of solution driven custom “safety first” aircraft maintenance stands, production line platforms, hangar equipment, portable field equipment and specialty tooling announced today the delivery of its custom “Safety First” Maintenance Stand, Cowling Racks and Blade Racks to The United States Border Protection San... Read more
16-Dec-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow plans to launch a new Global Service Center in January 2016 that will provide aircraft on the ground (AOG) management to both Bristow’s oil and gas and search and rescue (SAR) operations and coordinated support from the major airframe original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Maintenance of increasingly complex aircraft with advanced technologies requires innovative solutions... Read more
14-Dec-2015Source: U S Air Force
The Department of Defense named the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron the 2015 winner of the Phoenix Award for Maintenance Excellence, during this year’s secretary of defense awards ceremony held Dec. 8. The Phoenix Award is presented annually to designate the single best maintenance unit out of that year’s six Secretary of Defense Field-Level... Read more
11-Dec-2015Source: ARSA
ARSA requested the FAA’s chief counsel clarify the applicability of 14 CFR § 145.103 housing requirements. The association questioned the agency’s position that a repair station must have a hangar to enclose the largest aircraft listed on its operations specifications – even if work is limited to airframe components and no aircraft is ever housed.... Read more
9-Dec-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) is preparing to provide after-sales service and maintenance for Russian-made helicopters operated in Egypt. The repair base in Heluane (Egypt) will be retooled in order to provide technical support for repairs to Mi-8T and Mi-17-1V helicopters operated by the Egyptian Air Force. Under an agreement reached, Russian Helicopters... Read more
8-Dec-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, held a recognition ceremony on Friday 4th December to commemorate the last Depth maintenance event to be completed on a UK Armed Forces Lynx helicopter at the company’s Fleetlands site in Gosport. The event, which recognised the site’s 37-year support... Read more
2-Dec-2015Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of solution driven custom “safety first” aircraft maintenance stands, production line platforms, hangar equipment, portable field equipment and specialty tooling announced today the delivery of its Model 400 custom “Safety First” Maintenance stand to the City of Pasadena Helicopter Section’s fleet of Bell... Read more
2-Dec-2015Source: RA Aviation
RA-Aviation, a global player in the design, engineering and manufacturing of high qualitysafe maintenance stands, assembly/production line platforms ground support equipment announced today the releasesofAW 189 and AW 139 maintenance docking systems. For further information please visit our website http://www.ra-aviation.no Oyvind Mork, Managing Director, is pleased with thecontinued success in developing products in co-operation with... Read more
1-Dec-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that its Fleetlands facility in Gosport, UK, was selected as the ‘Large Manufacturing Company of the Year’ at the 2015 Made in the South East Awards. The awards ceremony, which was held in Guildford on November... Read more
16-Nov-2015Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of solution driven custom “Safety First” aircraft maintenance stands, fall protection platforms, hangar equipment, portable field equipment, and specialty tooling is excited to announce today it’s delivery to Maverick Helicopters, the most innovative custom EC130 Maintenance stand to Maverick Helicopters With both companies... Read more
16-Nov-2015Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that it will highlight its broad range of business and general aviation engine services at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) 68th Annual Convention and Tradeshow taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada November 17-19 (Booth C8518).... Read more
15-Nov-2015Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has expanded on-wing mobile repair team (MRT) capabilities and line maintenance options for operators of its PT6T, PT6C and PW207E helicopter engines in the Middle East. P&WC’s Customer Service Centre Europe is welcoming Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC), as a Premium Service Provider in the region. GHC will be able... Read more
5-Nov-2015Source: Spartan College
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology officials announced Friday the launch of a new aviation maintenance program designed to allow members of the U.S. armed forces to get a head start on a civilian career before exiting the military. The program is the first of its kind to be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration... Read more
4-Nov-2015Source: HAI
HAI member Lord Corporation hosted a meeting of the association’s technical committee at Lord’s facility in Erie, PA, last week. During the meeting, the committee stood up a working group to consider the FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to overhaul Part 147 of the federal aviation regulations, which govern aviation maintenance technician (AMT) training... Read more
29-Oct-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce its completion of a modification and upgrade for the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department’s (SBCSD) Bell 212 aircraft. Modifications to this aircraft included avionics, airframe, and tailboom structural modifications required for the installation of a new... Read more
28-Oct-2015Source: RA Aviation
RA-Aviation, a global player in the design, engineering and manufacturing of high quality safe maintenance stands, assembly/production line platforms ground support equipment announced today the release of Introduction of Powder Coating Railings as a standard on all our maintenance docking systems. For further information please visit our website http://www.ra-aviation.no Oyvind Mork, Managing Director, is pleased... Read more
26-Oct-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
Helicopter Service Company (HSC) has entered into a contract with Russian Helicopters and South Korea’s Department of Forest Aviation to repair four of the South Korean operator’s Ka-32T helicopters. According to the contract, the restorations aim to increase resources so as to extend the flight times of the helicopters to 2000 hours, with a 10... Read more
21-Oct-2015Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of solution driven custom “Safety First” aircraft maintenance stands, fall protection platforms, hangar equipment, portable field equipment, and specialty tooling is excited to announce that it delivered a customized line of solution driven MH-60 Jayhawk maintenance stands and hangar equipment to the United... Read more
19-Oct-2015Source: Babcock
Babcock, the UK’s leading engineering support services company, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a five-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver engineering services to the Royal Navy at air stations in the south west of England. The aviation and engineering support and aircraft services (AESAS) contract includes the... Read more
16-Oct-2015Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) annually offers scholarships for students preparing for careers in rotorcraft aviation. Apply today and become part of the industry of tomorrow! The Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship is awarded to pilots who have already obtained their private license and are enrolled in a commercial helicopter rating program at an FAA-approved Part 141... Read more
15-Oct-2015Source: AAR
AAR, an industry-leading provider of aviation services to commercial airlines, OEMs and governments will showcase its supply chain and component repair operations based in Europe, as well as its award-winning MRO network, during Aviation Week’s 2015 MRO Europe conference October 13-15. AAR in Europe AAR’s business unit leaders will be available at Booth #526 to... Read more
12-Oct-2015Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters Canada is pleased to announce they have chosen Avialta Helicopter Maintenance Ltd. to increase proximity support in the west. Avialta is a Transport Canada approved helicopter repair and overhaul maintenance facility who service a wide range of utility and corporate customers. “Enhancing customer support and services is key to Airbus Helicopters, a part... Read more
9-Oct-2015Source: Heli-One
Heli-One is the world’s first helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider certified by the Transport Canada Regulatory Authority to repair AgustWestland’s AW139 second generation exhaust duct, providing customers with a more affordable option than replacing a damaged duct. The highly skilled engineers in Heli-One’s Repair Development Program design approved solutions and repairs that reduce... Read more
8-Oct-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces today that it is adding Agrarflug Helilift, located in Ahren, Germany, to its Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility network. With thirty years of experience in the industry, Agrarflug Helilift is an established operator with over 40 helicopters in its fleet and offers charter services, aircraft... Read more
8-Oct-2015Source: Gulf Helicopters
Gulf Helicopters Company, one of the largest and leading Commercial Helicopter operator with global presence, continues to push for strategic growth through expansion of its newly established Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Facility and existing Training Academy. ‘Commercial Helicopters operators, whose core business caters to the Oil & Gas sector, are enduring with difficult times... Read more
5-Oct-2015Source: Heli One
Heli-One, the world’s largest independent provider of maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has been awarded a new contract by the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA). Heli-One will complete a 5,000 Flight Hour inspection on two of the agency’s Bell helicopters, followed by a full strip and repaint with defect rectification. The work will be... Read more
5-Oct-2015Source: M International
M International’s Keystone Turbine Services, LLC (KTS) is pleased to announce they’ve been chosen to provide complete engine, module and accessory maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the City of Houston’s Police Department Air Support Division fleet of Rolls-Royce Model 250-powered helicopters. Under this exclusive five-year contract, KTS will provide total life-cycle support for all... Read more
5-Oct-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce it has signed a three-year contract with the Anaheim Police Department to provide MRO support for their Airbus Helicopters AS350B2 components. “This contract is another example of our excellence in tip-to-tail MRO support capabilities for AS350... Read more
29-Sep-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces today that the Bell Helicopter Prague, Customization and Delivery Center, has received Russian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification to perform maintenance on Russian registered aircraft. “This is an important milestone for Bell Helicopter Prague,” said Michael Reagan, director, global services at Bell Helicopter. “We are committed... Read more
29-Sep-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is using Helitech International to showcase its growing presence in the civil and parapublic helicopter sectors. Vector Aerospace holds approvals from many of the world’s leading OEMs including Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky. The company’s comprehensive modification capability allows Vector to... Read more
22-Sep-2015Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters Inc. has delivered the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, in Fort Myers, Fla. its AS350 BA AStar helicopter after completion of the aircraft’s second 12-year Inspection. The 12-year Inspection effectively resets the helicopter’s inspection cycles to zero, updates the aircraft with all applicable factory configuration changes and confirms its compliance with applicable Federal Aviation... Read more
21-Sep-2015Source: Heli-One
Stavanger, Norway – The Japanese Coast Guard(JCG) has selected Heli-One, the world’s largest independent helicopter MRO, to deliver a major overhaul to an AS332L1 aircraft at Heli-One’s facility in Stavanger, Norway. Using a mixed fleet of aircraft, the Japanese Coast Guard delivers border security and search and rescue services on behalf of the Japanese Government.... Read more
11-Sep-2015Source: Airbus Helicopters
Beijing Capital Helicopter (BCH), a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines Group, has been appointed as Airbus Helicopters’ service center in China. It will carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work on the H125 and H135 – two of the most popular light helicopters operating in the country today. Already a customer of Airbus Helicopters owning... Read more
11-Sep-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
The International Helicopter Exhibition China Helicopter Exposition 2015 holding “Helicopters of Russia” (part of the State Corporation Rostec) discussed with Chinese partners, the organization of a network of centers of maintenance and repair (TsTOiR) Russian helicopters in China in cooperation with the largest companies-operators of helicopters. In view of the exploited in the PRC helicopter... Read more
11-Sep-2015Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce it has signed a contract with the Department of National Defense (DND) to perform all MRO services for their T-58 engines, effective 30 July 2015. “We are thrilled to have been re-selected by DND to be... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Heli-One
Helicopter operators purchasing pre-owned aircraft will benefit from the extensive customization, engineering and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services offered by Heli-One’s new aircraft sales business line, Heli-One Total Solutions. Heli-One is one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter MRO services and as such is uniquely positioned to provide customers with “Turn Key”... Read more
7-Aug-2015Source: Dallas
Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation company, announced today that it has named 35-year industry veteran Steve Griego as its new West Coast Territorial Director, responsible for leading all sales and customer relations efforts in that area. The company also announced that it has added Chuck Farthing as the Regional Engine Manager (REM) for the Midwest.... Read more
7-Aug-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the 12th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), August 11-13, at the Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Booth #2006) “As a major provider of turbine... Read more
30-Jul-2015Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has launched a website redesign with new functionality. Residing at the current website address (http://heli-one.ca), the refreshed website has improved functionality that allows visitors to see the full extent of Heli-One’s capabilities and quickly understand the different ways Heli-One can... Read more
17-Jul-2015Source: Ramco Systems
Ramco Systems, a leading Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) and MRO software provider to Global Aerospace and Defence industry today announced the signing of a multi-year global mandate with Cobham Aviation Services, aviation solution specialist to defence, government and commercial customers, to implement a company-wide engineering transformation programme. Cobham Aviation Services will implement the Ramco Aviation... Read more
14-Jul-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today its Singapore Service Center has received approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia, to perform maintenance and customization on all Bell 412 models that are registered for operations in Australia. These operators can now take delivery of, and maintain their Bell helicopters... Read more
24-Jun-2015Source: Tamarack
Tamarack Helicopters, Inc. is celebrating 20 Years supporting the UH-1 helicopter industry in 2015. A FAA approved Repair Station, Tamarack Helicopters Inc., offers complete restoration services, component overhaul, and non destructive testing for UH-1 operators.. As part of the celebration of their 20th anniversary in business Tamarack is pleased to announce their new website at... Read more
19-Jun-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Prague-based service and support provider LOM PRAHA for discussions on collaboration involving reassembly, customization and maintenance of Bell Helicopter military aircraft. To see images of the signing ceremony in Prague, please follow this link. “We are looking... Read more
18-Jun-2015Source: Airbus
Southeast Asian oil & gas operator Southern Vietnam Helicopters (VNHS) today signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to overhaul two of its AS332 L2 rotorcraft. Flying offshore operations on a daily basis, these two aircraft will feature a new enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) once the overhaul work has been completed. The overhaul will... Read more
17-Jun-2015Source: PAG
Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry announced today that the company will offer the entire Guardian portfolio of automated flight following solutions or safety management systems (SMS) from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada based Guardian Mobility Inc., (Guardian) a Knowmadics company globally. Recently... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: AAR
Airinmar, a leading provider of innovative aviation repair management solutions, has signed a three-year agreement with CHC Helicopters to manage component repairs for its fleet of over 200 helicopters. Airinmar has supported airlines, MROs, OEMs and military operations for over 25 years through integration of its proprietary systems, engineering expertise and supply management solutions. By... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: Erickson
Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global company of aviation services is pleased to announce two new contracts: 1) The first contract with Repsol will provide crew and cargo transport to the North Slope of Alaska. This agreement will guarantee the use of medium lift aircraft to support Repsol’s oil and gas operations and provide emergency... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters Canada is pleased to announce that they have chosen Mirabel HeliSupport to increase their proximity support in the east. Mirabel HeliSupport is a Transport Canada approved helicopter repair and maintenance facility who servicesa range of private/corporate customers in both Quebec and Eastern Canada. “Increasing proximity support for our customers is very important, we... Read more
11-Jun-2015Source: VIH
VIH Aerospace (VIHA), a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces the delivery of an upgraded Airbus AS350 to Helimax Aviation Limited on June 3rd, 2015. “The upgrade to Helimax Aviation’s AS350 was comprised two elements. The first was the installation of a wire strike kit; which is a routine installation... Read more
11-Jun-2015Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has delivered its 200th Turbomeca Arriel engine overhaul from its Fort Collins facility – distinguishing Heli-One as an MRO leader on that series of engines. (http://www.heli-one.ca). The 200 overhaul milestone was reached when completing a 3,600 hour inspection and overhaul of... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: UTAIR
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed the compliance of the UTair Training Center with international standards. Certification for the Training Center enables it to be a part the Airbus Helicopters international network of training centers. Both companies signed an agreement at the HeliRussia 2015 show for the participation of UTair Group in the Airbus Helicopters network of... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: PAG
Precision Aviation Services, (PAS) located in Peachtree City Georgia, part of the PAG Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Carroll as the new Director of Operations. In his new position, Charlie will be responsible for the overall coordination of PAS’s Fixed Wing, Rotor Wing and Avionics Upgrade and MRO operations, as well... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: VIH
VIH Aerospace (VIHA – www.vihaerospace.com), a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has delivered its latest custom helicopter paint job on a Bell 205 for its US-based customer Helimax Aviation on June 1st, 2015. Helimax Aviation (www.helimaxaviation.com) specializes in providing a variety of aerial support services including passenger transport; forestry firefighting... Read more
8-Jun-2015Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation today announced that its board of directors has appointed Chief Financial Officer Robert D. Starr Executive Vice President, effective July 1st. He will continue to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. “Since becoming CFO Rob has played a key role in developing and supporting our growth initiatives and providing financial... Read more
2-Jun-2015Source: Airbus Helicopters
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) have awarded Airbus Helicopters a full-service contract for the new H145M rotorcraft – which is to make its military debut with the German Air Force later this year. This seven-year comprehensive co-operative support and services agreement will ensure optimal availability, reliability and readiness for the German Air Force’s fleet of... Read more
2-Jun-2015Source: Eagle
Less than two years after establishing its base at Coffs Harbour, Eagle Copters Australasia is proud to officially open its new maintenance facility, expanding its operation to service increasing demand, from scheduled servicing to complete refurbishment including paint, customisation and complex avionics installations. ECA Managing Director Grant Boyter said the new facility, which includes two... Read more
27-May-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces it has sold the first Bell 429 in Russia outfitted with the Bell 429 MAGnificent luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG). “We really wanted to give our customers a space that caters to their needs, and combine it with the Bell 429’s... Read more
26-May-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace Corporation, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) services, is pleased to announce that SECA, a Vector Aerospace company, has changed its name to Vector Aerospace – France. SECA, located in Gonesse close to Le Bourget Airport on the outskirts of Paris, was founded in 1946, and the company... Read more