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Bristow Group appoints new Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Bristow Group appoints new Senior Vice President and General Counsel

20-Jul-2012Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that Edward Chipman (“Chip”) Earle will join the Company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective July 30, 2012. Chip comes to the Company with more than ten years of legal experience; six in the energy industry. Before... Read more

York Regional Police extends EC120 pilot/maintenance contract

York Regional Police extends EC120 pilot/maintenance contract

19-Jul-2012Source: York Region

York Regional Police have confirmed the first of three possible one-year contract extension to the contract with National Helicopters to provide pilots and maintenance services.  The deal is worth $568,908 excluding taxes.  The region’s police services board also approved the 10-year overhaul valued at $709,000.  (see full story).  See also the recommendation document put forward... Read more

British Chinooks to have Selex Elsag’s HF comms systems

British Chinooks to have Selex Elsag’s HF comms systems

19-Jul-2012Source: Selex Elsag

SELEX Elsag is to provide Boeing Defense, Space and Security with SRT- 270 High-Frequency radio communication systems to equip new CH-47 transport helicopters in the Mark (MK)-6 version, recently purchased by the British Ministry of Defense. The system will feature next-generation ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) capability, the international standard which allows rapid and reliable HF... Read more

Selex Elsag to equip Italian Navy NH90s with Laser Obstacle Avoidance & Monitoring

Selex Elsag to equip Italian Navy NH90s with Laser Obstacle Avoidance & Monitoring

19-Jul-2012Source: Selex Elsag

At Farnborough 2012 SELEX Elsag announced a 11 million euro contract to supply LOAM (Laser Obstacle Avoidance & Monitoring) systems to equip naval and tactical NH-90 helicopters operated by the Italian Ministry of Defense. Delivery of the equipment is expected to begin in 2013. The NH90 is produced by NHI, a consortium between the Franco-German... Read more

Amarillo City Commission gives Bell $5 Million

Amarillo City Commission gives Bell $5 Million

19-Jul-2012Source: Amarillo Globe News

During a meeting Tuesday, commissioners unanimously approved a $5-million Amarillo Economic Development Corp. incentive package for a Bell Helicopter expansion to bring manufacturing of the company’s newest civilian craft — the 525 Relentless — and 100 jobs to the city. (see full story)... Read more

Curtiss-Wright Controls awarded S76D icing contract

Curtiss-Wright Controls awarded S76D icing contract

19-Jul-2012Source: Curtiss-Wright

Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. has received a contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to supply its ice detection and protection technology for use on the S-76Dâ„¢ rotorcraft. The initial contract is valued at $600,000, with an estimated potential over the next twenty years (the predicted life of the rotorcraft) in excess of $12 million. Under the initial... Read more

Deccan Aviation launches first helipad in Sri Lanka’s capital

Deccan Aviation launches first helipad in Sri Lanka’s capital

19-Jul-2012Source: Colombo Page

Following the relaxation of strict regulations that were imposed during the war over entering into the air space of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo,  Deccan Aviation announced the establishment of the first privately-run helipad in the city center  (see full story)... Read more

Medical Center rooftop helipad to be inaugurated in Beirut

Medical Center rooftop helipad to be inaugurated in Beirut

19-Jul-2012Source: Naharnet

The Saint George Hospital University Medical Center in Beriut’s Ashrafiyeh neighborhood is expected to inaugurate on Thursday a helipad on the roof of the building during a ceremony sponsored by Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Beirut Elias Audeh. (see full story)... Read more

RCMP Using Draganflyer RC Helicopter UAV to aid Traffic Investigations

RCMP Using Draganflyer RC Helicopter UAV to aid Traffic Investigations

19-Jul-2012Source: Draganflyer

The Canadian Press recently published an article outlining how the RCMP is using the Draganflyer UAV helicopters to aid in their police investigations. As Jim Bronskill for the Canadian Press reports, the RCMP is eyeing the creation of a national fleet of small, drone like helicopters. The plan is to have the helicopter drones fitted... Read more

FlightOffice.com launches End-to-End Flight Ops Managment Solution

FlightOffice.com launches End-to-End Flight Ops Managment Solution

19-Jul-2012Source: FlightOffice.com

Launched this week, FlightOffice.com is a real-time, end-to-end solution to easily manage entire flight operations, giving a complete operational overview in real time. At the office, in the field, or in a hotel room, FlightOffice.com makes it simple for staff and different departments to work closely together in a unified operational ecosystem. Who are we?... Read more

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant delivers first three of 40 Mi-171s to UTair

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant delivers first three of 40 Mi-171s to UTair

19-Jul-2012Source: UTair

UTair has received three MI-171 helicopters from Ulan-Ude Aviation, a subsidiary of the Russian helicopters aircraft manufacturing holding. The delivery is part of a contract for the manufacture of 40 Mi-171 helicopters, signed by “Russian Helicopters” and UTair Aviation in August, 2011 at the MAKS air show in the presence of then Russian Prime Minister... Read more

GKN Aerospace details involvement in Bell 525 program

GKN Aerospace details involvement in Bell 525 program

19-Jul-2012Source: GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace has been selected to provide Bell Helicopter with key metal and composite structures across the new 525 Relentless helicopter fuselage. This major work package includes composite and aluminium fuselage panels and structural parts installed in the cockpit, cabin and tailboom. Manufacture will begin in late 2012 with initial deliveries scheduled for 2013 and... Read more

Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation announces recipients of Accelerating Possibilities scholarships

Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation announces recipients of Accelerating Possibilities scholarships

19-Jul-2012Source: Doug Doty Foundation

The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the Accelerating Possibilities scholarships that were offered in the amount of $2,000 each. Ryan DeJong of Salt Lake, Utah and James (Jay) Bunning of Bend, OR, both demonstrated their commitment and dedication to becoming professional pilots through their application essays as well... Read more

Eurocopter Canada Selects LaserEdge Templating System

Eurocopter Canada Selects LaserEdge Templating System

19-Jul-2012Source: Gerber Technology

Virtek Vision is pleased to announce the sale of its Virtek® LaserEdge® projection system to Eurocopter Canada for use in composite layup and reverse engineering. Virtek’s LaserEdge system is a three-dimensional laser templating system that eliminates the need for physical templates. It precisely projects a laser template onto molds to guide operators through the ply layup process, minimizing... Read more

Maryland State Police exercises options for three AW139s

Maryland State Police exercises options for three AW139s

19-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Maryland State Police Aviation Command has executed options under their current contract for three additional AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used for emergency medical, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security missions. This order follows an initial contract for six AW139s placed... Read more

Eurocopter UK’s maintenance mission control center ready for Olympics

Eurocopter UK’s maintenance mission control center ready for Olympics

19-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter’s new Maintenance Mission Control Center in Oxford, England is setting new standards in operator support – particularly for the security agencies involved in the upcoming London Olympic Games. Located at Oxford Airport and operated by Eurocopter UK, this facility manages more than 2,000 maintenance events per year at Eurocopter bases in Oxford and Hawarden/Wales,... Read more

Donaldson to exhibit engine intake filters at AirVenture

Donaldson to exhibit engine intake filters at AirVenture

19-Jul-2012Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a global manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, will showcase its dry synthetic media engine intake filters for general aviation aircraft at EAA AirVenture 2012, July 23-29, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. Technical experts will be available to discuss products and answer questions throughout the show at the... Read more

R44 and R22 among types approved by EASA for UL91 unleaded fuel

R44 and R22 among types approved by EASA for UL91 unleaded fuel

19-Jul-2012Source: Lycoming

Lycoming Continues Call for ‘UL 100’ as a Fleetwide Solution Williamsport, PA – July 18th, 2012 – Lycoming Engines, a division of Avco Corporation, released Service Instruction SI-1070R on April 16th, 2012, which approved a wide variety of engines for use with ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas. European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) Safety Information... Read more

Free StockMarket.aero iPhone App gives users total flexibility to work on the move

Free StockMarket.aero iPhone App gives users total flexibility to work on the move

19-Jul-2012Source: Component Control

Component Control announced today that its iPhone App for StockMarket.aero, the world’s largest free online aviation parts eMarketplace, is now available for download from the Apple Store. The StockMarket.aero iPhone App is the only free aviation parts eMarketplace App currently available. It allows StockMarket.aero members to quickly and easily access over 40 million qualified line... Read more

Sikorsky delivers 500th ‘M’ model Black Hawk

Sikorsky delivers 500th ‘M’ model Black Hawk

19-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and the U.S. Army today celebrated the delivery of the 500th H-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter. The deliveries to date comprise 400 UH-60M utility and 100 HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft, the latter used exclusively as an air ambulance by the U.S. Army to rush wounded soldiers to field... Read more

European Robinson dealers call for EASA meeting over R66 certification

European Robinson dealers call for EASA meeting over R66 certification

18-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Due to the ongoing delays in the European certification of the Robinson R66, Robinson dealers across the continent are calling for a meeting with two EASA representatives – namely Certification Director Dr. Norbert Lohl and the R66 validation project coordinator, Volker Arnsmeier. The move – led by British distributor Sloane Helicopters – is out of... Read more

Airborne Energy Solutions choses SkyTrac to equip R44 fleet

Airborne Energy Solutions choses SkyTrac to equip R44 fleet

18-Jul-2012Source: SkyTrac

Airborne Energy Solutions (AES), with headquarters in Whitecourt, AB operates helicopters in remote locations where communications are either limited or non-existent. This makes flight following difficult and ineffective. This, and the desire for a reliable system to fill the safety void that existed started AES’s search for a flight following vendor. Looking for a system... Read more

AAG named exclusive helicopter service for Delivering Alpha conference

AAG named exclusive helicopter service for Delivering Alpha conference

18-Jul-2012Source: AAG

Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the East Coast’s premier executive helicopter service, has been selected as the exclusive helicopter service for Delivering Alpha, a conference of illustrious investors, fund managers and economic commentators. Sponsored by CNBC and Institutional Investor, the conference will be held July 18 at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. “This is one of the foremost economic... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance providing advanced care for the Olympics

London’s Air Ambulance providing advanced care for the Olympics

17-Jul-2012Source: London’s Air Ambulance

London’s Air Ambulance, the Charity which runs London’s helicopter emergency medical service, is proud to announce that it is the designated air ambulance for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (“the Games”). In addition to providing Major Incident and serious injury cover for London during this time, London’s Air Ambulance medical teams will provide... Read more

Tokyo Fire Department orders second EC225

Tokyo Fire Department orders second EC225

17-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter

The Tokyo Fire Department has signed on another EC225 this month, adding to its Eurocopter fleet of fire-fighting, emergency medical services as well as search & rescue helicopters. This affirms Eurocopter’s leading position in Japan as the preferred choice for such missions, and proves its capability in meeting high expectations. Following the purchase of an... Read more

US Coast Guard opens seasonal Arctic operations base

US Coast Guard opens seasonal Arctic operations base

17-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard

The Coast Guard opened its seasonal forward operating location in Barrow Monday in preparation for the anticipated increase of maritime activities in the Arctic. FOL Barrow is part of Arctic Shield 2012, which focuses on operations, outreach and an assessment of the Coast Guard’s capabilities above the Arctic Circle. The FOL in Barrow consists of... Read more

Bristow Group announces FY2013 Q1 Earnings Release and Concall

Bristow Group announces FY2013 Q1 Earnings Release and Concall

17-Jul-2012Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc, the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal year 2013 first quarter after the market closes on Monday, August 6. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet... Read more

Challenge Aero Ukraine adds a Mercedes-Benz Style EC145

Challenge Aero Ukraine adds a Mercedes-Benz Style EC145

17-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Challenge Aero Ukraine has recently added a Mercedes-Benz Style EC145 to their fleet – which also includes two Eurocopter EC135s, two Bell 430s, along with single examples of Eurocopter EC120B, Eurocopter EC155, and an AgustaWestland 109S Grand Conceived in a styling project led by the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Como, Italy, the interior of... Read more

Eurocopter sets up new Development Centers

Eurocopter sets up new Development Centers

17-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter, the world leader in the civil and parapublic helicopter market, is providing its development personnel with the most modern high-performance infrastructures and resources, all in support of its innovation program, a core feature of the Group’s Vision 2020. Following on from the launch of the Systemhaus project at Donauwörth in Germany, which will reach... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics adds Controller

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics adds Controller

17-Jul-2012Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics announces the addition of Lindsay Koster, CPA as controller. Koster will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting and management of the accounting department. She will provide input and guidance for accounting systems and internal processes, which will ultimately contribute to the company’s growth. “Lindsay brings a high level of financial analysis and... Read more

Latitude Technologies Hires Avionics Industry Veteran

Latitude Technologies Hires Avionics Industry Veteran

17-Jul-2012Source: Latitude Technologies

Latitude Technologies announced that the company has hired Jeff Taberner as Senior Account Manager for the U.S. market. Before joining Latitude Technologies, Taberner worked with Honeywell Technologies as their Director of Sales for the Sky Connect brand. “Jeff adds 12-years of aviation sales and service experience to our team,” said Latitude Technologies President, Mark Insley.... Read more

Rebtech enters strategic partnership with AVS

Rebtech enters strategic partnership with AVS

17-Jul-2012Source: Rebtech

Night vision specialty lighting company, REB Technologies (REBTECH) has announced a cooperative business venture with Aerospace Vendor Solutions, Inc. (AVS) based in San Antonio, Texas. AVS will provide certification services to REBTECH as well as engineering and STC support for projects that include NVG, avionics, and other related equipment. The companies will also collaborate on sales and... Read more

Qatar requests 24 AH-64D Apache Block II Longbows

Qatar requests 24 AH-64D Apache Block II Longbows

17-Jul-2012Source: DSCA

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 10 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for 24 AH-64D APACHE Block III LONGBOW Attack Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $3.0 billion. The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 24... Read more

Northrop Grumman, AUVSI Partner to Develop Unmanned Systems Engineers

Northrop Grumman, AUVSI Partner to Develop Unmanned Systems Engineers

17-Jul-2012Source: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has taken on the prime sponsorship of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) student competitions for 2012. The competitions give high school and college students worldwide the chance to design, develop and operate unmanned systems for sea, land and air. The students receive a hands-on learning experience on how... Read more

Kuwait requests $200M for AH-64D Follow-On Logistics and Technical Support

Kuwait requests $200M for AH-64D Follow-On Logistics and Technical Support

17-Jul-2012Source: DSCA

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 10 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait for continuing logistics support, training, depotlevel repair services and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale for continuing logistics support,... Read more

Garmin’s new GWX-70 brings affordable doppler-capable weather radar to GA

Garmin’s new GWX-70 brings affordable doppler-capable weather radar to GA

17-Jul-2012Source: Garmin

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GWX 70, a new solid-state weather radar that affordably brings advanced Doppler-enabled features to general aviation aircraft. The GWX 70 combines exceptional range and adjustable scanning profiles with precision target definition for accurate, real-time weather analysis in... Read more

Garmin rolls out new features for GTNâ„¢ touchscreen avionics

Garmin rolls out new features for GTNâ„¢ touchscreen avionics

17-Jul-2012Source: Garmin

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced expanded capabilities for the GTN series touchscreen avionics. The new features include display support for weather radar, advanced ADS-B capabilities, worldwide connectivity, cross fill with the GNS 430W/530W series and more. “The GTN series were designed with a... Read more

Garmin introduces comprehensive lineup of certified and portable ADS-B solutions

Garmin introduces comprehensive lineup of certified and portable ADS-B solutions

17-Jul-2012Source: Garmin

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced a comprehensive suite of certified and portable ADS-B solutions, providing options for any aircraft owner to satisfy the U.S. NextGen mandate for ADS-B Out and also gain immediate access to the benefits of ADS-B In including high-integrity... Read more

Pacifica Engineering named Key Supplier to Bell 525

Pacifica Engineering named Key Supplier to Bell 525

17-Jul-2012Source: Pacifica Engineering

-Pacifica Engineering, Inc. today announced that it has been selected as a key supplier for Bell Helicopter’s new 525 Relentless program. Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company, engaged in an extensive selection process of which Pacifica Engineering, Inc. participated throughout the process. Bell Helicopter has developed an industry leading Helicopter in the 525 Relentless, and will... Read more

AHS announces winner of Alfred Gessow Best Paper Award

AHS announces winner of Alfred Gessow Best Paper Award

16-Jul-2012Source: AHS

AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society  announced today the winner of the Society’s prestigious Best Paper Award. The Alfred Gessow Award is given each year for the best technical paper at the AHS Annual Forum. The award consists of a plaque and transportation for one author to the European Rotorcraft Forum (ERF). This year’s winner... Read more

Sikorsky awarded $41M contract for more work on Swedish UH-60M fleet

Sikorsky awarded $41M contract for more work on Swedish UH-60M fleet

16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $41,906,702 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Integrated Logistics Support, Program Management, Aircraft Warranty, Maintenance Manpower and Software Loading to support the 15 UH-60M “Green” aircraft procured for the Swedish Armed Forces.  Work will be performed in Stratford,... Read more

Rolls-Royce awarded $13M for OH-58D engine control retrofit

Rolls-Royce awarded $13M for OH-58D engine control retrofit

16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD

Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded a $13,879,930 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the services in support of the upgraded single channel full authority digital engine control retrofit of OH-58D fleet.  Work will be performed in Indianapolis, with an estimated completion date of July 29, 2014.  One bid was solicited, with one bid... Read more

Pave-Tech awarded $8M task order for MV-22 project at MCAS Camp Pendleton

Pave-Tech awarded $8M task order for MV-22 project at MCAS Camp Pendleton

16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD

Pave-Tech Inc., Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded $8,344,795 for firm-fixed-price task order #0012 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-09-D-1605) for the design and construction of MV- 22 Aviation Pavement Project at Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, Calif.  The work to be performed provides for the design, construction, and rehabilitation of aircraft... Read more

LSI awarded $11M contract for UH-60M maintenance trainers

LSI awarded $11M contract for UH-60M maintenance trainers

16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD

Logistics Services International, Jacksonville, Fla., was awarded an $11,602,225 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure UH-60M Black Hawk Maintenance Trainers.  Work will be performed in Pensacola, Fla., with an estimated completion date of June 28, 2017.  Sixteen bids were solicited, with two bids received.  The U.S.... Read more

MD Helicopters awarded $40M for 12 MD530Fs for Saudi Arabia

MD Helicopters awarded $40M for 12 MD530Fs for Saudi Arabia

16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD

MD Helicopter, Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $40,674,920 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of MD 530F aircraft and related equipment in support of foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia.  Work will be performed in Mesa, with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid... Read more

Hamilton Sundstrand wins US Army MRO contract for UH-60 T700 fuel controls

Hamilton Sundstrand wins US Army MRO contract for UH-60 T700 fuel controls

16-Jul-2012Source: Hamilton Sundstrand

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), was recently awarded a multi-year Overhaul & Repair contract from the U.S. Army for BLACK HAWK helicopter T700 fuel controls, with initial delivery orders starting in 2012 and covering a period of performance through 2017. “Hamilton Sundstrand is pleased to be selected to provide maintenance... Read more

Olympic airspace restrictions begin

Olympic airspace restrictions begin

16-Jul-2012Source: Royal Air Force

Extra airspace restrictions around London and the Southeast, designed to ensure a safe and secure London 2012 Olympic Games, began on Saturday 14th July. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and the Ministry of Defence have worked together to inform airspace users about the restrictions and how people can continue to... Read more

Helicopter carrier opens to public ahead of Olympics duties

Helicopter carrier opens to public ahead of Olympics duties

16-Jul-2012Source: Ministry of Defence

The helicopter carrier HMS Ocean will berth at Greenwich this evening for her Olympics duties, and will be open to the public on Sunday, 15 July – a unique opportunity to tour the largest ship in the Royal Navy Fleet. After the training exercises earlier this year, HMS Ocean is returning to London for a... Read more

854 Sqn bases Sea Kings at Northolt for Olympics

854 Sqn bases Sea Kings at Northolt for Olympics

16-Jul-2012Source: Royal Navy

Navy Sea Kings today flew into London as the military ring of steel for the Olympics tightened a fortnight before the Games begin. The helicopters from 854 Naval Air Squadron, normally based at Culdrose in Cornwall, will spend the next seven weeks flying from RAF Northolt in West London as part of the aerial shield... Read more

RAF Pumas arrive at Territorial Army Centre for Olympics role

RAF Pumas arrive at Territorial Army Centre for Olympics role

16-Jul-2012Source: Royal Air Force

RAF Puma helicopters have arrived at Ilford Territorial Army Centre as they prepare for a key role providing air security for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The aircraft from 33 Squadron, based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, are part of a multi-layered air security plan. These additional security measures build on the RAF’s existing air... Read more

CGAS Kodiak Change of Command

CGAS Kodiak Change of Command

16-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard

Capt. Karl Moore, retiring commanding officer of Base Kodiak, and Capt. Jerald Woloszynski, incoming commanding officer of Base Kodiak, shake hands after reading their orders and passing command July 11, 2012. Woloszynski, prior program manager for the Nationwide Automatic Identification System project, will serve a three-year tour as commanding officer at Base Kodiak.... Read more

CGAS New York Change of Command

CGAS New York Change of Command

16-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard

Coast Guard Station New York held a change of command ceremony in Staten Island, N.Y., today. Lt. Cmdr. Jason Aleksak, who took command of Station New York in October 2009, was relieved of his duties and responsibilities by Lt. Cmdr. Bill Walsh. Walsh most recently served as an assignment officer at the Coast Guard’s Personnel... Read more

Northrop Grumman, US Navy establish Fire Scout Training Center in Florida

Northrop Grumman, US Navy establish Fire Scout Training Center in Florida

16-Jul-2012Source: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has established a new training facility for Fire Scout unmanned helicopter operators that offers improved flight simulators, hands-on aircraft maintenance and classroom instruction. Opened July 10 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., the Fire Scout Training Center will meet increasing demands for trained operators as the system is used more during... Read more

Sikorsky Innovations announces winner of first Entrepreneurial Challenge Competition

Sikorsky Innovations announces winner of first Entrepreneurial Challenge Competition

16-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has selected Pankl Aerospace Innovations, LLC, as the winner of its first Entrepreneurial Challenge Competition. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Pankl Aerospace Innovations, a newly formed spin-off entity of Pankl Aerospace based in Cerritos, California, was selected for its presentation... Read more

Helinet Technologies becomes FLIR Systems Authorized Service Center

Helinet Technologies becomes FLIR Systems Authorized Service Center

16-Jul-2012Source: Helinet Technologies

Helinet Technologies, an international provider of aviation technology solutions to the law enforcement, government and military markets, announced today that it has received certification as a FLIR Systems Authorized Service Center.  With today’s news, the firm joins a select group of outside vendors, and one of only four in the United States, officially recognized by FLIR... Read more

KUKA Systems selected as supplier partner for Bell 525

KUKA Systems selected as supplier partner for Bell 525

16-Jul-2012Source: KUKA Systems

Bell Helicopters has named KUKA Systems, the global leader in assembly line design, as its supplier partner for developing the manufacturing line for the new Bell 525 Relentless super medium-class commercial helicopter. “The production line will assemble the entire airframe – from ‘nose cone to tail cone’ “, says Robert Reno, Group Vice President, Aerospace Division, KUKA Systems Corporation... Read more

MD Helicopters reports order for one MD500E at ALEA Convention

MD Helicopters reports order for one MD500E at ALEA Convention

16-Jul-2012Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial, military and law enforcement helicopters, today announced a new order for a 500E helicopter from the Metro Air Support Unit in St. Louis, Missouri. The order adds to the unit’s existing fleet of helicopters which includes three MD 500E models. “We are excited about the newest... Read more

American Eurocopter’s AS350 Level B FTD Offers Unique IIMC Training

American Eurocopter’s AS350 Level B FTD Offers Unique IIMC Training

13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter

Introduced at last year’s ALEA convention, American Eurocopter’s Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Condition (IIMC) training course is an advanced safety innovation for helicopter operators of all models and missions. The course utilizes American Eurocopter’s AS350 Level B Full-Motion Flight & Mission Training Simulator to introduce pilots to the intense challenges of an IIMC encounter and the... Read more

Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau orders an AS350B3e

Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau orders an AS350B3e

13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter announced today that the Utah Highway Patrol has purchased an AS350® B3e for its Aero Bureau fleet. The new B3e will bring enhanced capabilities to the Bureau’s current fleet of two AS350 B2s that support law enforcement agencies statewide, whose efforts protect the citizens of Utah. “When we decided to add a third... Read more

American Eurocopter promotes EC135 to US law enforcement operators

American Eurocopter promotes EC135 to US law enforcement operators

13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter

The EC135® has proven to be one of the most popular light twin-engine helicopters in the world, and it is known across the globe for its reliability. The global EC135 fleet has accumulated more than 2,400,000 flight hours. The aircraft’s unparalleled combination of performance, safety, comfort and versatility make it appealing to a variety of... Read more

American Eurocopter delivers first two EC120s to Baltimore Police

American Eurocopter delivers first two EC120s to Baltimore Police

13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter

In October of last year, the Baltimore Police Department ordered four EC120® helicopters as part of a fleet renewal program for its current fleet of four EC120s that it has been operating since 2000. The delivery of two of the department’s new EC120s will take place in July, with the remaining two delivered in August.... Read more

American Eurocopter Showcases Performance and Technology at ALEA 2012

American Eurocopter Showcases Performance and Technology at ALEA 2012

13-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter

At this year’s ALEA Conference in Reno, American Eurocopter will be showcasing the performance and technology available in its product offerings for airborne law enforcement. Two helicopters will be featured on American Eurocopter’s booth #112: an AS350® B3 from the Placer County Sheriff’s Department Air Support Unit and an EC120® from the Fresno Police Department... Read more

Naka Nihon to operate Japan’s first EC135P2e for Doctor Heli

Naka Nihon to operate Japan’s first EC135P2e for Doctor Heli

13-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter

(elctronic translation from Japanese) Nakanihonkoku Inc., the machine operating 11 EC135 helicopters for the doctor, has been quick to provide a means of fast-moving medical institutions from the scene of the accident. Other, made ​​by Eurocopter helicopters operated 30 aircraft, news gathering, has been engaged in the mission, such as disaster prevention. President Mikio Kunimitsu... Read more

Eurocopter delivers four EC225 to Blueway for North Sea operations

Eurocopter delivers four EC225 to Blueway for North Sea operations

13-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter will provide the leading Northern European helicopter operator Blueway Group with a total of four new EC225s in 2012. Two of these helicopters are already in service for crew change operations on the Danish continental shelf. The third aircraft was delivered today during a ceremony at Eurocopter’s facilities in Marignane while the final helicopter... Read more

Boeing receives first ten new fuselages for AH-64D Apache Block III

Boeing receives first ten new fuselages for AH-64D Apache Block III

13-Jul-2012Source: Boeing

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has received the first 10 new fuselages designed specifically for the AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter from long-time supplier Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). This milestone paves the way for delivery of the first Apache Block III aircraft with new fuselages next year. “KAI has been a key part of... Read more

Boeing CH-147F Chinook for Canada completes first flight

Boeing CH-147F Chinook for Canada completes first flight

13-Jul-2012Source: Boeing

The new Boeing [NYSE: BA] CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopter for Canada is progressing ahead of schedule after making its first flight on June 24. “Boeing and the Canadian Department of National Defence are focused on delivering the next generation of advanced vertical-lift aircraft to meet the needs of the Canadian military today and well into the... Read more

500th AW139 Goes to Weststar Aviation Services

500th AW139 Goes to Weststar Aviation Services

13-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce it handed over the 500th AW139 to Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia during a ceremony held at the Farnborough International Airshow today. The aircraft was accepted by Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, Group Managing Director of Weststar from Bruno Spagnolini, CEO, AgustaWestland. The 500th delivery comes... Read more

AHS International Forum 68 papers now available to buy

AHS International Forum 68 papers now available to buy

12-Jul-2012Source: AHS

The papers from the 68th Annual Forum & Technology Display are now available for purchase in the AHS Online Store. The front page of every paper is available for preview and members save 1/3! While you’re there, see what else is in the AHS Online Store, including papers from nearly every Forum and many recent... Read more

Australia – Linfox orders three VIP AW169s

Australia – Linfox orders three VIP AW169s

12-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland is proud to announce that Linfox has signed a contract for three AW169 helicopters in full VIP configuration. The aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions in the Melbourne area of Australia. This order marks the entrance of the AW169 into the Australian corporate/VIP transport market and continues the growing success of... Read more

Nigeria’s Caverton Helicopters appointed as an  AW Authorized Service Centre

Nigeria’s Caverton Helicopters appointed as an AW Authorized Service Centre

12-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Caverton Helicopters of Nigeria has been appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre for the AW139 intermediate twin helicopter in Nigeria., Caverton’s Service Centre based in West Africa’s commercial hub, Lagos, will provide maintenance and repair services and an extensive a spare parts inventory for the type,... Read more

AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat delivered to UK military

AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat delivered to UK military

12-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland

A ceremony was held today at the Farnborough International Airshow, in the presence of the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, to celebrate the successful delivery to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the new AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat multi-role helicopter. The first AW159 Wildcat was accepted in April 2012 and... Read more

Metro Aviation to feature latest Texas DPS completion at ALEA

Metro Aviation to feature latest Texas DPS completion at ALEA

12-Jul-2012Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation will be exhibiting again this year during the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) 42nd Annual Conference and Exposition at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from 11-14 JUL 2012. The company will be featuring their latest AS350B3 law enforcement completion provided to the Texas Department of Public Safety Aviation Section. The aircraft is the first... Read more

Bristow announces long-term contracts for 20 large helicopters

Bristow announces long-term contracts for 20 large helicopters

12-Jul-2012Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that it has secured several major new multi-year contracts for the provision of a total of 20 large aircraft that are expected to generate in excess of $2 billion in revenue. In Europe, Bristow has been particularly successful with a number... Read more

Sikorsky expands Black Hawk maintenance team for Colombian Army

Sikorsky expands Black Hawk maintenance team for Colombian Army

11-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the expansion of an existing contract that doubles the size of the in-country maintenance support team for the Colombian Army UH-60 BLACK HAWK fleet. The Colombian Army Aviation – part of the Army’s Combined Arms Team – has acquired Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Services for its fleet of UH-60... Read more

Selex Galileo boosts awareness and protection on-board the UK Lynx Wildcat

Selex Galileo boosts awareness and protection on-board the UK Lynx Wildcat

11-Jul-2012Source: Selex Galileo

SELEX Galileo welcomes the delivery of the  first AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopter to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a ceremony that took place today at the Farnborough Air show . The Company is proud to contribute to the Lynx Wildcat programme by providing leading edge technologies including the innovative Active Electronically Scanned... Read more

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