News

Latitude Technologies appoints VP of Operations

Latitude Technologies appoints VP of Operations

14-Jun-2012Source: Latitude Technologies

Latitude Technologies announced that it has hired Peter Parrish as its new Vice President of Operations.  Prior to accepting the position, Parrish had consulted with the company for a number of years and most recently had served as Latitude’s interim General Manager. “Peter brings with him years of proven operational and sales management experience,” said... Read more

NEMSPA opens nominations for 2012 Pilot of the Year

NEMSPA opens nominations for 2012 Pilot of the Year

14-Jun-2012Source: NEMSPA

Each year, the National EMS Pilots Association accepts nominations of EMS helicopter or fixed wing pilots from the nationwide air medical transport community for recognition as the NEMSPA EMS Pilot of the Year. If you know of a pilot who stands out in terms of professional achievement and contributions to the safety and excellence of... Read more

Nebraska – Good Samaritan Hospital helipad replaced after 27 years

Nebraska – Good Samaritan Hospital helipad replaced after 27 years

14-Jun-2012Source: Nebraska.TV

For 27 years helicopters have been landing and taking off Good Samaritan Hospital’s helipad. Considering the helipad has survived various storms and landings the hospital decided it time for an upgrade. (see full story)... Read more

Evergreen Helicopters wins $8.1M US million Army contract

Evergreen Helicopters wins $8.1M US million Army contract

14-Jun-2012Source: US DoD

Evergreen Helicopter, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., was awarded an $8,062,582 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the helicopter services and support to perform air medical evacuations, fire suppression services, and other missions for the U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii Department of Defense Property, and operational training areas on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii.  Work will... Read more

Successful conclusion to PAvCon 2012 Police Aviation Conference

Successful conclusion to PAvCon 2012 Police Aviation Conference

13-Jun-2012Source: PAvCon

Police Aviation Research has announced the completion of another highly successful PAvCon Police Aviation Conference to an International gathering of police aviation professionals from 25 nations. The PAvCon 2012 took place in association with the German Federal Police at their Hangelar, Bonn police air support headquarters facility in Sankt Augustin, Bonn, Germany over the recent... Read more

Turbomeca USA appoints Director of Commercial and Parapublic Operator Support

Turbomeca USA appoints Director of Commercial and Parapublic Operator Support

13-Jun-2012Source: Turbomeca USA

World leading helicopter engine manufacturer, Turbomeca (Safran group) is pleased to announce the new appointment of David Horton as Director, Commercial and Para public Operator Support for its U.S. operations. David will report to Jean-Marc Domergue, Vice President of Customer Support at Turbomeca USA, Inc. David brings to his new position over 25 years of... Read more

HAI Salute to Excellence nominations open in three weeks

HAI Salute to Excellence nominations open in three weeks

13-Jun-2012Source: HAI

The nominations process for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held during HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev., opens Mon., July 2, 2012, so start thinking now about who you believe should be honored in 2013 for their contributions to the international rotorcraft community. For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized... Read more

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center adds third helicopter

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center adds third helicopter

13-Jun-2012Source: WFBMC

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center now has three helicopters transporting critically ill patients to the Medical Center. AirCare 3 is based at Blue Ridge Airport near Martinsville, VA and serves the communities northeast of Winston-Salem. “We can save as much as 15 minutes in response time in this area by having an air ambulance based... Read more

HAI Well Received at Rochester Safety Symposium

HAI Well Received at Rochester Safety Symposium

13-Jun-2012Source: HAI

From June 8-9 at the Greater Rochester International Airport in New York, the Monroe County Airport Authority partnered with the FAA, USAirports, and HAI to bring a seminar addressing safety and risk management for aviation operators and maintenance technicians. Event host Rochester WINGS has an eight-year track record of promoting aviation safety through safety seminars,... Read more

Heliflite’s Robinson safety courses a major success

Heliflite’s Robinson safety courses a major success

13-Jun-2012Source: Heliflite

More than 100 pilots have attended Heliflite’s hosted Robinson Factory Pilot Safety Courses in Sydney, Melbourne & Wanaka (NZ) during late May and early June. All three courses were presented by Robinson Helicopter Company’s Chief Instructor and Test Pilot, Tim Tucker.   The Robinson Factory Pilot Safety Course caters for all pilots of all levels of experience... Read more

Eurocopter’s X3 lands in the US

Eurocopter’s X3 lands in the US

13-Jun-2012Source: American Eurocopter

The Eurocopter X3 hybrid aircraft has arrived in the United States for a month-long tour to demonstrate this advanced high-speed transportation system’s unique operational capabilities for both civil and military operators. Transported aboard a chartered cargo jetliner, the X3 touched down in Texas today to complete its trans-Atlantic crossing from France’s Istres Flight Test Center.... Read more

Spika sells Black Hawk Phase Maintenance Stands to Australian military

Spika sells Black Hawk Phase Maintenance Stands to Australian military

12-Jun-2012Source: Spika

Spika Welding and Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aircraft maintenance platforms and maintenance support equipment, announces that it has been awarded a contract with the Australian Government Department of Defence to supply Black Hawk maintenance stands for Army Aviation facilities in Sydney and Townsville. Spika won the contract, valued at over $500,000 (USD), after... Read more

Mornington Sanford Aviation assist with R66 certification in Malaysia

Mornington Sanford Aviation assist with R66 certification in Malaysia

12-Jun-2012Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation

rnington Sanford Aviation assist Solaire Helicopters Sdn Bhd the Malaysian Robinson Helicopter Company Dealer, based in Kuala Lumpur and the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) in achieving Robinson R66 Type Certification (First of Type) in Malaysia. Richard conducted a Malaysian DCA approved R66 Airframe and RR300 engine Type Training Course over 6 days at... Read more

Bristow Australia starts work on new Au$7M hangar at Karratha

Bristow Australia starts work on new Au$7M hangar at Karratha

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

Work starts on $1.2M helipad at Grande Ronde Hospital

Work starts on $1.2M helipad at Grande Ronde Hospital

12-Jun-2012Source: Grande Ronde Hospital

The construction of a helipad at Grande Ronde Hospital began recently. GRH Project Manager Tim Wilcox anticipates full completion of the three-phase project by summer’s end, adding that the majority of the $1.2 million price tag for the project utilizes local contractors, labor and construction supplies. “We estimate a completion date of August 31, 2012... Read more

Costa Rica Police learn to use helicopter in chases

Costa Rica Police learn to use helicopter in chases

12-Jun-2012Source: InsideCostaRica.com

Previously, the Costa Rica Police only used their two MD500Es for surveillance tasks.  Now they have extended their role to chases. (see full story)... Read more

Kangaroo Island helicopter joy flights get extra lift from SATC

Kangaroo Island helicopter joy flights get extra lift from SATC

12-Jun-2012Source: Adelaide Advertiser

Kangaroo Island’s first permanent helicopter joyride operation lifts off in September at a cost of $700,000 – partly funded by the SA Tourism Commission. (see full story)... Read more

Bell is Community Impact Deal finalist

Bell is Community Impact Deal finalist

12-Jun-2012Source: Dallas Business News

The City of Fort Worth waived certain development fees and entered into a 19-year economic development program agreement.  Bell Helicopter will get a $4.4 million tax abatement from the county for the new headquarters. (see full story)... Read more

STAT MedEvac wins second FAA Diamond Award

STAT MedEvac wins second FAA Diamond Award

12-Jun-2012Source: STAT MedEvac

STAT MedEvac, one of the largest air ambulance services in Pennsylvania, recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award Certificate of Excellence. This award honors employers and aviation maintenance technicians who take a proactive role in safety training.  “The Diamond award is the highest award of its type and recognizes training that exceeds federal requirements,”... Read more

HAI President Discusses Industry at Atlanta Aero Club

HAI President Discusses Industry at Atlanta Aero Club

12-Jun-2012Source: HAI

HAI President Matt Zuccaro was in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., June 7, where he was the guest speaker at the Spring luncheon of the Atlanta Aero Club. Zuccaro brought the attentive crowd up to speed on the current state of the vertical flight industry, as well as some of the issues facing rotorcraft operators, manufacturers,... Read more

AAR selected to extend airlift support for US Military in Afghanistan

AAR selected to extend airlift support for US Military in Afghanistan

12-Jun-2012Source: AAR

AAR announced today that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has exercised a renewal option for AAR to provide airlift support in Afghanistan through May 31 of 2013. The option has a value of $104 million and is part of a task order awarded to AAR in June 2010. The Company’s AAR Airlift operating unit will continue to support the requirement using... Read more

Restructuring consultants visit HAL

Restructuring consultants visit HAL

11-Jun-2012Source: HAL

Bangalore, June 11, 2012: The Expert Group on “Restructuring and Strengthening of HAL” under the leadership of Mr. B. K. Chaturvedi, former Cabinet Secretary and Member, Planning Commission visited various facilities of HAL. The Group held discussions with Mr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, Directors and senior executives of HAL. The Expert Group will look into issues such... Read more

Scottish Ambulance Service renews with Gama – and upgrades to EC145T2

Scottish Ambulance Service renews with Gama – and upgrades to EC145T2

11-Jun-2012Source: Scottish Ambulance Service

The next generation of Scotland’s air ambulance service will operate larger helicopters with more room and equipment for enhanced clinical care, as a new contract is due to be awarded to the incumbent air operator, Gama Aviation. The contract will commence in April 2013 and run for seven years with a lifetime cost of £120... Read more

Sikorsky awarded $19M order for work on 24 MH-60Rs for Australia

Sikorsky awarded $19M order for work on 24 MH-60Rs for Australia

11-Jun-2012Source: US Dept of Defense

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $19,098,095 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-08-G-0010) for non-recurring engineering efforts to support delivery of 24 baseline Future Naval Aviation Combat System MH-60R helicopters for the government of Australia under the Foreign Military Sales Program.  Work will be performed in Stratford,... Read more

Eurocopter exhibits the largest range of military helicopters at Eurosatory 2012

Eurocopter exhibits the largest range of military helicopters at Eurosatory 2012

11-Jun-2012Source: Eurocopter

Backed by the largest range of military helicopters in operation with armed forces around the world, Eurocopter will showcase the versatility and efficiency of its rotorcraft at the Eurosatory 2012 exhibition, to be held June 11-15 at the Villepinte Exhibition Center near Paris. This presence will include French Army displays of the most modern air... Read more

ARSA takes a look at FAA’s rewrite of 145

ARSA takes a look at FAA’s rewrite of 145

11-Jun-2012Source: ARSA

On May 21, 2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would significantly revise 14 CFR part 145, the regulation governing aviation maintenance repair stations. While ARSA is still analyzing its implications, staff has completed a side-by-side comparison and a red-lined version of the current vs. proposed rule. Among other things, the NPRM preamble asserts... Read more

HAI Attends Rochester Helicopter Safety Symposium

HAI Attends Rochester Helicopter Safety Symposium

11-Jun-2012Source: HAI

Join HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose, the Rochester FSDO, and numerous helicopter experts on Sat., June 9 to address safety and risk management for helicopter operators and maintenance technicians. The Helicopter Symposium takes place during Rochester WINGS 2012, New York’s largest aviation expo. Featured presentations of HAI and IHST safety initiatives include: Surviving the... Read more

Register Update – Japan – May 2012

Register Update – Japan – May 2012

8-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

US Army returns first Wartime Replacement Aircraft OH-58D

US Army returns first Wartime Replacement Aircraft OH-58D

8-Jun-2012Source: US Army

The Army delivered the first OH-58D Kiowa Warrior upgraded under the Wartime Replacement Aircraft (WRA) Program to the Warfighter at a roll-out ceremony at Corpus Christi Army Depot on June 7, 2012. CCAD Commander, Col. Christopher B. Carlile handed over the aircraft’s log books to Lt. Col Paul A. Cravey, Squadron Commander for the Air... Read more

NZ helicopter pilot admits scamming former employer

NZ helicopter pilot admits scamming former employer

8-Jun-2012Source: Scene

A Queenstown helicopter pilot has admitted scamming his former employer for $31,000 to fund family holidays, life insurance and his personal bank account.   David Maxwell Kershaw, 58, yesterday pleaded guilty to eight theft and fraud charges in Queenstown District Court.   (see full story)... Read more

Denel Aerostructures turnaround to take longer than first hoped

Denel Aerostructures turnaround to take longer than first hoped

8-Jun-2012Source: Engineering News

Denel Aerostructures has produced rotor blades and rotor heads for the AgustaWestland A109 and A119 helicopters and manufactures drop tanks for the Rooivalk attack helicopter. (see full story)... Read more

Ornge paramedic quit in disgust after patient died

Ornge paramedic quit in disgust after patient died

8-Jun-2012Source: Ottawa Citizen

Trevor Kidd says had the girl had a hope for survival, Ornge “robbed” her of that chance by not properly staffing their aircraft or sending them in a timely manner.  The whistleblower says he raised red flags about Ornge with journalists and others, but no one believed him because of Ornge’s “Mother Teresa” image. (see... Read more

New handbook confirms Aero Sekur heli-safety expertise

New handbook confirms Aero Sekur heli-safety expertise

8-Jun-2012Source: Aero Sekur

A new handbook produced by Aero Sekur, available to visitors to the company’s stand at Farnborough International Air Show 2012, gives an overview of the company’s heli-safety, survival expertise and product portfolio. With forty years’ experience supplying the aerospace industry, Aero Sekur has successfully developed a number of helicopter specific innovations which are detailed in... Read more

Summit Aviation earns AS9100C certification

Summit Aviation earns AS9100C certification

8-Jun-2012Source: Summit Aviation

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, has received AS9100C (AS9100:2009) Aerospace Quality Standard System Certification for its Middletown, Del., and Somerset, Ky., facilities. “This certification demonstrates our commitment to meet or exceed the increasingly stringent industry requirements as a world-class supplier,” said president of Summit Aviation Robert Fitzpatrick. “This certification standardizes our quality processes across... Read more

Happy 70th birthday to US Army Aviation

Happy 70th birthday to US Army Aviation

8-Jun-2012Source: Huntsville Times

According to the Army Aviation Museum at Ft. Rucker, Ala., it was on this date that aircraft supporting artillery and ground troops became an “organic” part of the service, rather than a piece of the Air Corps and later Army Air Force missions, which often focused on strategic operations such as bombing targets behind enemy... Read more

Change of command ceremony for HMM-265

Change of command ceremony for HMM-265

7-Jun-2012Source: US Marine Corps

OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh finished his final day as commanding officer on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 1. Marsh led Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, with the wisdom gained through years of experience as a CH-46E Sea Knight... Read more

ISAT-200A: Get more from your next SatCom and Flight Following System

ISAT-200A: Get more from your next SatCom and Flight Following System

7-Jun-2012Source: SkyTrac

The ISAT-200A, released at Heli-Expo 2012 in Dallas, and scheduled for production in September 2012, is making waves with its ability to replace boxes and save space and weight in the aircraft. With Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) becoming increasingly more important for safety and contract compliance, SkyTrac has revolutionized its latest flight following and SatCom... Read more

Destin Helicopter Tours promoting tourism flights

Destin Helicopter Tours promoting tourism flights

7-Jun-2012Source: Destin Helicopter Tours

For those looking for a way to enhance a Destin, Florida vacation experience, Destin Helicopter Toursprovides the solution. Even vacationers who have been to Destin many times before will be able to see things in a whole new way after a helicopter tour. The view from the helicopter provides memories that last a lifetime. The helicopter... Read more

HAI names new regulations and international affairs assistant

HAI names new regulations and international affairs assistant

7-Jun-2012Source: HAI

Matt Fackner brings to HAI significant experience working on transportation and energy policy issues for the European Union Delegation for the United States. Matt also worked as a research assistant at Bates White Economic Consulting in Washington, D.C. Reporting to HAI’s vice president of regulations and international affairs, Matt will monitor and respond to regulatory initiatives... Read more

Prince William qualifies as an operational Royal Air Force SAR captain

Prince William qualifies as an operational Royal Air Force SAR captain

7-Jun-2012Source: Prince of Wales website

The Duke of Cambridge has qualified as an operational captain within the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force. Flight Lieutenant Wales, as he is known in the military, will now command Search and Rescue operations in RAF Sea King helicopters. Until now, Flight Lieutenant Wales has only co-piloted the aircraft. The operational captaincy check... Read more

HeliHub.com launches daily email of Law Enforcement headlines and safety data

HeliHub.com launches daily email of Law Enforcement headlines and safety data

7-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

HeliHub.com is today launching a fourth daily email bulletin – specifically focusing on helicopters in the Law Enforcement role.  This will pick up news items, accident reports etc related to the operation of helicopters with police, border patrol and similar.  While the news stories are an overlap with our main daily news headlines email, this... Read more

EADS outlines group presence at Eurosatory 2012

EADS outlines group presence at Eurosatory 2012

7-Jun-2012Source: EADS

EADS and its divisions – Airbus/Airbus Military, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter – will have a major presence at the Eurosatory 2012 defence and security exhibition near Paris, with a diverse portfolio of products, services and technologies on display. Eurocopter will display some of its key helicopters for military, security and patrol missions. These include the... Read more

29 helicopters to monitor Rio for UN Sustainable Development conference

29 helicopters to monitor Rio for UN Sustainable Development conference

7-Jun-2012Source: R7

The security operation for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) includes no fewer than 29 helicopters (see full story)... Read more

22 face court over Philippine National Police R44 sale

22 face court over Philippine National Police R44 sale

7-Jun-2012Source: Rappler

Charges were filed on Wednesday 6th against Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, former National Police chief Jesus Verzosa, a businessman, and 19 retired and active police officers over the sale of second-hand R44s to the Philippine National Police. (see full story) see earlier HeliHub.com story – Controversy surrounds R44 acquisition by Philippine National Police... Read more

Indian pilots call for helipad audit

Indian pilots call for helipad audit

7-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Helicopter pilots in India have appealed to the local aviation authority (DGCA) with a call for them to undertake auditing of helipads, particularly those on offshore rigs.  Such audits are currently rare in India.  Earlier this week, DGCA chief E.K. Bharat Bhushan met members of the Rotary Wing Society of India, the Oil and Natural... Read more

French suppliers about to take off with Sikorsky

French suppliers about to take off with Sikorsky

7-Jun-2012Source: UbiFrance

Following several successful B to B meeting in the airplane industry, UBIFRANCE – The French Trade Commission  –  will bring a delegation of French suppliers to a major player in the helicopter industry, SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT. Founded in 1925 by Igor Sikorsky, this American aircraft manufacturer currently produces military and commercial aircrafts. SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT is regrouped... Read more

Rockwell Collins chosen to develop helicopter synthetic vision avionics backbone

Rockwell Collins chosen to develop helicopter synthetic vision avionics backbone

7-Jun-2012Source: Rockwell Collins

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Rockwell Collins to develop the synthetic vision avionics backbone for next generation helicopter operations under the Multi-Function Radio Frequency (MFRF) program. Rockwell Collins is teamed with BAE Systems on the first two phases of the $5.1 million contract. An optional third phase would bring the contract... Read more

Ornge continues rebuild with new key appointments

Ornge continues rebuild with new key appointments

7-Jun-2012Source: Ornge

Ornge is pleased to provide a frontline staffing update and to announce the addition of three new well-respected executives from health care, aviation and finance to the Ornge team: Bruce Farr – Special Advisor, Operations Bruce has a long history working with Toronto Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He started as an ambulance driver in Scarborough,... Read more

Offshore Helicopter Safety Issues to be Discussed at Aviation Seminar

Offshore Helicopter Safety Issues to be Discussed at Aviation Seminar

7-Jun-2012Source: Oil & Gas UK

Oil & Gas UK is once again to host a one-day seminar with the aim of bringing together leading figures in the oil and gas and aviation industries to discuss offshore helicopter safety. The event, which is sponsored by Bond Offshore Helicopters and Maersk Oil, is the seventh annual Aviation Seminar organised by Oil & Gas UK... Read more

Niagara Helicopters fails to get permits for tightrope walker

Niagara Helicopters fails to get permits for tightrope walker

7-Jun-2012Source: Toronto Star

Engineers scrambling for backup plan after helicopter company fails to secure proper permits to string wire across Niagara Falls for tightrope walker Nik Wallenda (see full story)... Read more

HAI Continues to Fight Alexander Amendment

HAI Continues to Fight Alexander Amendment

7-Jun-2012Source: HAI

U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and James Inhofe (R-Okla.) have made a proposal to their House of Representatives counterparts in an effort to break an impasse in highway bill negotiations. HAI continues to work with U.S. House of Representatives and Senate leaders to alter or remove the Alexander Amendment, which would usurp the authority of... Read more

HAI Meets with Key NextGen Service Provider

HAI Meets with Key NextGen Service Provider

7-Jun-2012Source: HAI

HAI President Matt Zuccaro and a team of HAI staff members met on Tues., June 5, with ITT Exelis at the company’s offices near Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C. to discuss the benefits of the Next Generation Air Traffic System (NextGen) to helicopter operators. ITT Exelis is the FAA’s prime contractor on ADS-B (automatic... Read more

Rega dispose of last three Agusta A109K2s

Rega dispose of last three Agusta A109K2s

6-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Rega – Swiss Air Ambulance – have disposed of their last three Agusta A109K2 helicopters.  This leaves the fleet consisting of 11 AgustaWestland AW109SP DaVinci and 6 Eurocopter EC145 helicopters. Rega had a total of 16 A109K2 helicopters, delivered between 1992 and 1995.  Following the introduction of both of the current types, the 109K2 has... Read more

Pacific Coast Avionics designated “Elite Distributor” by Avidyne

Pacific Coast Avionics designated “Elite Distributor” by Avidyne

6-Jun-2012Source: Pacific Coast Avionics

Dewey Conroy, Vice President and COO of Pacific Coast Avionics has announced that his firm has received the “Elite Distributor” designation from Avidyne Corporation for the second consecutive year. In making the announcement Conroy said, “We are very pleased and proud to be recognized by Avidyne as an Elite Distributor. Their product line is an... Read more

Vanderbilt LifeFlight adds EC130

Vanderbilt LifeFlight adds EC130

6-Jun-2012Source: Vanderbilt LifeFlight

Vanderbilt LifeFlight has added a new aircraft to its fleet, in an effort to better serve the residents of Middle Tennessee. The new helicopter now brings the total to six, with five of those staffed around the clock. The sixth helicopter is used as a backup when others are out of service for maintenance. A... Read more

ERHC opposes FAA-mandated north shore flight route

ERHC opposes FAA-mandated north shore flight route

6-Jun-2012Source: 27East

The Eastern Region Helicopter Council on Monday issued a statement in anticipation of the new Federal Aviation Administration regulation, claiming the mandate would “exacerbate air traffic congestion and make helicopter noise permanent over some communities.”  (see full story)... Read more

ALEA Technical Briefing Presentation Opportunities

ALEA Technical Briefing Presentation Opportunities

6-Jun-2012Source: ALEA

There are still spots available for Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) corporate members desirous of presenting a Technical Briefing at this year’s ALEA Annual Conference, to be held July 11-14 in Reno, Nev. Those interested should submit their request online no later than Fri., June 8 at 12:00 p.m. eastern time in order to be assured a... Read more

AeroCare Expands Brand & Critical Care Services

AeroCare Expands Brand & Critical Care Services

6-Jun-2012Source: Med-Trans

Med-Trans Corp. has announced the transition of their two Carestar air medical programs to their well-known AeroCare brand.  The life saving programs will collectively serve West Texas and New Mexico 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning June 1st. The region will benefit from the superior clinical care and exceptional reputation established by... Read more

FAA approves FDC/aerofilter IBF for EC135P2

FAA approves FDC/aerofilter IBF for EC135P2

6-Jun-2012Source: FDC/aerofilter

FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce FAA certification of their existing EC135 inlet barrier filter system for installation on the EC135 P2 model helicopters. This latest certification milestone extends the benefits of the FDC IBF system to a broader base of operators. The FDC/aerofilter EC135 IBF system is a light weight, highly efficient inlet filtration system... Read more

Northwest MedStar expands, adds base

Northwest MedStar expands, adds base

6-Jun-2012Source: Northwest MedStar

Northwest MedStar, the region’s critical care transport service since 1994, is opening a base in the Pullman/Moscow area, providing additional coverage for patients in the region. This is another great opportunity for Northwest MedStar to work with local hospitals and EMS personnel to meet the needs of communities. “Northwest MedStar continually reviews the needs of... Read more

ASU receives Transport Canada approval for MD Explorer

ASU receives Transport Canada approval for MD Explorer

6-Jun-2012Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) have received Transport Canada approval for cockpit modifications on the MD900. ASU completed a cockpit modification for Yukon Territory based Horizon Helicopters. The MD900 will be used for Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue missions. “We chose ASU because they came highly recommended from a pilot that knew their work... Read more

Kaman Board of Directors Declares Dividend

Kaman Board of Directors Declares Dividend

6-Jun-2012Source: Kaman

The Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 16 cents per common share. The dividend will be paid on July 3, 2012 to shareholders of record on June 19, 2012. Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut conducts business in the aerospace... Read more

Register Update – South Africa – May 2012

Register Update – South Africa – May 2012

5-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

New York Army National Guard tests ‘firehawk’ helicopter

New York Army National Guard tests ‘firehawk’ helicopter

5-Jun-2012Source: US Army

A New York Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter will be testing the National Guard’s Firehawk helicopter firefighting system on the Mohawk River between the Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge (Twin Bridges) on I-87 and the Route 9 Crescent Bridge tomorrow morning (Tuesday, June 5) in Crescent, Saratoga County. The Firehawk system consists of a 1,000-gallon... Read more

Register Update – Canada – May 2012

Register Update – Canada – May 2012

5-Jun-2012Source: Rotorspot.nl

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

Register Update – Austria – May 2012

Register Update – Austria – May 2012

5-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

US Army delivers first WRA program OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

US Army delivers first WRA program OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

5-Jun-2012Source: US Army

The Army will deliver the first OH-58D Kiowa Warrior to be upgraded under the Wartime Replacement Aircraft (WRA) Program in a roll-out ceremony at Corpus Christi Army Depot on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at 10:00 am in Hangar 44. This is the first OH-58D aircraft that will replenish the fleet. CCAD Commander, Col. Christopher B.... Read more

Helibras promotes sustainability actions in Environment Week

Helibras promotes sustainability actions in Environment Week

5-Jun-2012Source: Helibras

(electronic translation from original)   The Helibras actions will promote awareness and concern for the environment from the 4th of June, to celebrate Environment Week. Practices such as recycling and saving energy and water, already deployed in units Itajubá (MG) and São Paulo (SP), will be expanded with new initiatives such as cooking oil collection and... Read more

Get More from SatCom and Flight Following Systems

Get More from SatCom and Flight Following Systems

5-Jun-2012Source: SkyTrac

The ISAT-200A, released at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, and scheduled for production in September 2012, is making waves with its ability to replace boxes and save space and weight in the aircraft. With Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) becoming increasingly more important for safety and contract compliance, SkyTrac has revolutionized its latest flight following and SatCom... Read more

Rolls-Royce awarded $10M contract to repair 18 V-22 engines

Rolls-Royce awarded $10M contract to repair 18 V-22 engines

5-Jun-2012Source: US DoD

Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $10,754,334 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-10-C-0020) for the procurement of 18 CV-22 low power repairs for AE1107 C Turboshaft engines for the Air Force.  Work will be performed in Oakland, Calif. (70 percent), and Indianapolis, Ind. (30 percent), and is expected to be completed... Read more

Australia – Newman Airport’s $1.6m upgrade includes helipad

Australia – Newman Airport’s $1.6m upgrade includes helipad

4-Jun-2012Source: North West Telegraph

Newman Airport will receive $827,000 from the State Government to upgrade general aviation services. (see full story)... Read more

Register Update – New Zealand – May 2012

Register Update – New Zealand – May 2012

4-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

Australia – Rockhampton hospital seeks helipad

Australia – Rockhampton hospital seeks helipad

4-Jun-2012Source: Morning Bulletin

MEMBER for Rockhampton Bill Byrne spoke yesterday in the Queensland Parliament about the pressing need for an emergency helicopter landing area at the city’s hospital. (see full story)... Read more

Register Update – Switzerland – May 2012

Register Update – Switzerland – May 2012

4-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

Register Update – Ireland – May 2012

Register Update – Ireland – May 2012

4-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more

Copyright © 2024 HeliHub

Website by Design Inc

Helihub logo

X