29-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
According to Andrei Hvostov writing in the Eesti Ekspress, the Estonian government is reportedly considering a plan to buy four NH90 helicopters from Eurocopter for the defence forces. No further information is available at this time, but HeliHub.com will monitor this story and bring updates as they happen. Jeremy Parkin, HeliHub.com... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: World Food Programme
The rising demand on the Helicopter Sector as being one of the safest, fastest and most versatile transportation method, improving the safety standards where practical is an urge and responding to that the World Food programme Aviation Safety Unite – Sharjah office and as a continuing effort to improve safety standard is organizing: WFP Helicopter... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: Helicop Aviation
Helicop Aviation is conducting an aptitude test for all those aspiring to be Helicopter Pilots on the 6th of May 2011 at Bangalore. Those achieving 95% and above would be sponsored to the pilot training schools in Hawaii or Philippians. Depending on the scores students would be eligible for up to 100% free scholarship. Eligibility... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and the U.S. Navy have celebrated the production of 100 MH-60R and 200 MH-60S SEAHAWK® multi-mission helicopters for the U.S. Navy. “MH-60 helicopters perform an important role protecting the fleet and its sailors, and conducting a host of multi-mission operations,†said Rear Adm. Paul Grosklags,... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of Japan has signed a contract for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions. The helicopter is due to be delivered... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: Aspen Avionics
John Uczekaj, Aspen’s President and CEO, and Peter Lyons, Aspen’s co-founder and Vice President of Product Management, are recognized today by New Mexico Business Weekly’s annual Who’s Who in Technology award. The ceremony will pay tribute to 28 honorees selected by a panel of local technology veterans. “At Aspen we work hard to stay on the... Read more
29-Apr-2011
JETNET LLC, the market-leading aircraft research and information provider, will feature two major product/service offerings, JETNET iQ and JETNET CRM, at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), May 17-19, 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. 2011 marks JETNET’s 10th consecutive appearance at EBACE, indicative of its recognition of Europe’s significance within the business aviation... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Great North Air Ambulance is to add a third Dauphin to their fleet, a move that has been expected for some time but did not previously have a time frame. The news comes as their maintenance provider, Multiflight at Leeds, registers an N2 Dauphin in the same sequence of registrations. Great North currently operates G-NHAA... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: NATO
Thanks to the NATO-Russia Council (NRC) Helicopter Maintenance Trust Fund, the Afghan Air Force is receiving the tools to operate its helicopter fleet more efficiently. Launched on 2 March 2011, the NRC Trust Fund is managed in accordance with established policy and under the overall supervision of the NRC Preparatory Committee, with Germany acting as... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In Malaysia, Weststar Aviation Services has signed contracts with five major oil and gas industry organisations to provide them with helicopter support for the next 10 years. The deals are worth an estimated RM4.2 billion (US $1.4 billion) Group MD Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim said the company will fly for Petronas Carigali, ExxonMobil... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: US Army
The Army National Guard is preparing to receive the first light utility helicopter equipped with a new, state-of-the-art mission equipment package. The new mission equipment package, or MEP, aboard the UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter includes an electro-optical/infrared sensor, enhanced cockpit screens, high power illuminator system, analog-digital data downlink capability and GPS-enhanced moving map displays.... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: Indian Express
Local controversy surrounds the transfer of 30 acres of land between two organisations owned by the Indian Government. Pawan Hans plans a heliport and maintenance base on the site.... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: Orlando Sentinel
Jason Dennis McGuire, 27, was convicted on charges of attempted destruction of an aircraft, possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony, and for using a firearm during a violent crime.... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation announced receiving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amendment approval to its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) number SR00287BO, adding the Multi-Mission Management System (MMMS) version of the UNS-1Fw and UNS-1Lw Navigation Computer Units (NCU) allowing S-76A models equipped with a Honeywell SPZ7000 Digital FCS to fly single pilot IFR and approaches up to a... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: CNN
“The Federal Aviation Administration is well aware that air traffic controllers have been falling asleep every week at each and every air traffic control facility in the nation for at least 30 years — and they still are.” reports CNN... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
United States Patent no. 7,931,238, issued on April 26, was assigned to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Fort Worth, Texas). “Automatic Velocity Control System for Aircraft” was invented by Kenneth E. Builta (Euless, Texas) and Kynn J. Schulte (Arlington, Texas). According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: “A flight control system... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,931,428) developed by Brandon L. Stille, Cheshire, Conn., for an “aircraft payload retention system for interior loads.” The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: “An aircraft payload retention system includes a cable, a brake assembly, a hollow crushable member... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: WPDE NewsChannel 15
“We actually bring in the aircraft and let them take a look at it, let them see how to operate around it, and that way when they go out into the field and they’re taking care of patients in the streets, they’ll know the basics on how to get us in safely and how to... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 after the close of the market on Thursday, May 5, 2011. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that its GPS Operational Control Segment (OCS) has gained full operational status with the U.S. Air Force 50th Space Wing, Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. OCS keeps the GPS system operational within specified accuracy to provide secure and precise navigation around the world for military, humanitarian and commercial applications. “The... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: JetNet
JETNET LLC, the world leader in aviation market intelligence, announced its first Global Business Aviation Summit, to be held June 6-7, 2011 in New York City. The theme of this content-rich conference is “Igniting Ideas. Provoking Change.†The Summit is the first to be organized under the auspices of JETNET iQ, JETNET’s forecasting and premium... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: Discovery Air
Discovery Air Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with GMP Securities L.P. (the “Underwriterâ€) pursuant to which the Underwriter has agreed to purchase $30 million principal amount of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (“Convertible Debenturesâ€) at a price of $1,000 per debenture. Discovery Air has also granted the Underwriter an over-allotment option... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: HHI Heliport
Liberty Helicopters, operator of the largest helicopter sightseeing and charter fleet in metropolitan New York, is moving to the new Helo Holdings Inc. (HHI) Heliport at Kearny, New Jersey, beginning today, April 26th. Liberty is bringing eight helicopters to the new facility as well as its corporate administration, accounting and maintenance functions. Chris Vellios, Chief... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland North America, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased that the U.S. Air Force has announced it is moving forward with a competition for the Common Vertical Lift Support Platform and HH-60 recapitalization programs. “AgustaWestland North America is prepared to participate and to vigorously compete for both the U.S. Air Force’s CVLSP and HH-60 recapitalization programs... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: Turbomeca
Russian Helicopters, JSC and French Turbomeca (Safran group), have signed contracts for the supply of at least 308 Turbomeca Ardiden 3G turbo shaft engines to be installed on the updated Ka-62 helicopter. This announcement follows the ‘protocol of intentions’ contract signed on 21 February 2010, outlining the development and delivery of the Safran engines for... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: Scott’s Bell 47
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47), newly established OEM for the Model 47 helicopter, today confirmed their move into a new facility sized for their expanding team of employees. The 8,000 sq ft facility was upgraded in March/April to accommodate an expanded design, supply chain & quality assurance team and with an eye to their... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: ATP
This year the ATP Navigator® online system was an award winner for a Flight Global Webbie Award in the category of “Best Use of Digital Technology.†We would like to thank Flight Global for creating and hosting the aviation Webbie Awards that celebrate the best and brightest in aviation websites and their social media activities.... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: US Air Force
Air Force officials announced their strategy here April 25 to recapitalize the Air Force’s helicopter fleet, which is critical to nuclear weapon security response, continuity of government, and combat search and rescue. The Air Force secretary and chief of staff have directed that the service proceed with full and open competition for both the Common... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: Airmed
It has been confirmed that the final day of the Airmed World Congress will now take place at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey rather than as previously advertised at Shoreham Airport. The Aviation Day is planned to include a host of rotary and fixed wing aircraft both on the ground and in the air and... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: Kongsberg
Following extensive product development and factory and sea trials, Kongsberg Maritime have successfully delivered the first of its new generation of innovative ultra low light cameras to the US Navy, via Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), for use within the existing Kongsberg supplied Helicopter Operations Surveillance System (HOSS) for amphibious class ships. The new high... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: EADS North America
The EADS North America Board of Directors has confirmed the board appointment of Ike Skelton, who most recently served for 34 years as a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Skelton’s Congressional career culminated in the role of chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, in which capacity he served from 2007 to 2011. “Ike Skelton has... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: Seattle Times
The Bellevue City Council voted to allow helicopters to land on top of a 19-story downtown building.... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: AvidAir
AvidAir International (www.avidair.com) is one of only six companies world-wide that provides RR250 Compressor Case repair and overhaul (R&O) and has recently been granted Federal Aviation Administration approval to provide its new patent-pending Carbon Fiber Composite Lining to the industry. Craig Rookstool, President and CEO for AvidAir notes that this is a new Carbon Fiber... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: Professional Aviation Associates
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced it recently signed an agreement with Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Stratoflex Products Division to be an Authorized Stratoflex Hose Distributor. Professional Aviation has a long relationship with Stratoflex, manufacturing Technical Standard Order (TSO) hoses as a sub-distributor for Parker for the last 18 years. Professional Aviation’s current hose... Read more
26-Apr-2011Source: US Army
Apache attack helicopters will soon field a new, high-tech Ground Fire Acquisition System, which uses cameras and infrared sensors to instantly identify the source location of ground fire, service officials said. “GFAS (Ground Fire Acquisition System) detects ground fire. It allows us to take information about incoming fire, get our sensors on it and identify... Read more
26-Apr-2011Source: US Army
Some 23 Black Hawk helicopters have been freed from duty in the United States to go to combat elsewhere, thanks to stateside delivery of UH-72A Lakota helicopters. As Lakotas are fielded, said Col. John Thurgood, project manager for Army utility helicopters, they take Black Hawks out of the mix and send them back to combat.... Read more
26-Apr-2011Source: Domain-B
Under the spotlight, state-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL), has rubbished allegations made by the Arunachal Pradesh state government about the airworthiness of its fleet.... Read more
26-Apr-2011Source: Corporate Jet Investor
Michael Hampton, managing director of Capital Air Services reports that after 2009, an awful year for the company, there has been a spectacular turnaround in 2010 with business increasing by some 60% in 2010.... Read more
26-Apr-2011Source: Indian Press Information Bureau
The Government has appointed a Committee of Inquiry headed by Air Marshal (Retd.) P.P. Rajkumar to Inquire into the circumstances of accident of Pawan Hans helicopter at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on April 19, 2011. The Committee comprises following members: Air Commodore (Retd.) Rai Krishan             – Member Wing Commander (Retd.) Rabinder Singh     – Member Shri... Read more
26-Apr-2011Source: Sikorsky
STRATFORD, Connecticut – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that the Defense Industry Executive Committee (DIEC) has selected Sikorsky for a contract involving 109 derivative BLACK HAWK helicopters for multi-mission use by the Turkish Government. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Sikorsky will finalize contract details with the Undersecretariat for Defense Industry... Read more
26-Apr-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART is pleased to announce that they have received FAA certification for their Cargo Mirror mounted LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412 model of aircraft. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. DART LED Pulse Lights install easily on any DART Dual Cargo Mirror and provide excellent forward conspicuity for all Medium Bell... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The current 49% limit on shareholdings in Russian air operators is set to be relaxed, with representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Economy, Rosaviatsia and law enforcement agencies meetin to discuss possible changes to article 61 in the “Air Code” legislation. The Ministry of Economy have declined to comment on the situation, and... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: The West Australian
The spokesman said they were confident that three helicopters would be provided by other law enforcement agencies to supplement the current police helicopter, adding that the new AS365N3 had been ordered in May last year, before the dates were finalised for October’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth.... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: El Paso Inc
After a year-long approval process, Del Sol Medical Center’s newly constructed helipad is open to air ambulances. A grand opening celebration will be held Tuesday.... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: Clark Fork Chronicle
The 62nd Montana Legislature passed a bill, signed by Governor Brian Schweitzer on April 22, allowing consumers to purchase membership subscriptions for private, life-saving air ambulance services, including Missoula-based CareFlight... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: UK MoD
From 3Â May 2011, four Chiefs of Materiel will be responsible for delivery of outputs and the Chief of Defence Materiel will head the commercial function within the Department. Since being appointed Chief of Defence Materiel in January, Bernard Gray has been examining the way forward for DE&S and seeking to understand the freedom of manoeuvre... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: US DoD
General Electric Engine Services, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on April 20 a $17,687,460 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the overhaul of 30 T700-GE-700 and 120 T700-ge-701C/D turbine engine cold section modules applicable to the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. Work will be performed in Arkansas City, Kan., with an estimated... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: US DoD
Sierracin-Sylmar Corp., Sylmar, Calif., is being awarded a $17,340,969 delivery order #5000 issued against previously issued basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-11-G-011F) for manufacture of windshields for the V-22 Osprey aircraft. Work will be performed in Sylmar, Calif., and is expected to be completed by October 2012. Contract funds will not expire before the end of... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: FAA
The FAA Aeronautical Information Management group (AIM) is hosting a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Industry Day. NOTAM Industry Day is an event where AIM shares the latest modernization efforts in aeronautical information. There will be a variety of presenters and time will be given for questions and answers to highlight the progress in modernizing the NOTAM... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: US Dept of Homeland Security
(April 20) Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today will announce the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)—a robust terrorism advisory system that provides timely information to the public about credible terrorist threats and replaces the former color-coded alert system. As part of today’s announcement, Secretary Napolitano will... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: REACH Air Medical Services
REACH Air Medical Services LLC announces the hiring of D. Brian Karr as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Karr will direct all finance, treasury, funding and accounting functions to assure the success of current and future business strategies for REACH. “REACH is pleased to welcome Brian Karr to our senior management team,†said Jim Adams, CEO... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is disappointed by the Turkish decision to select the US Sikorsky company for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme (TUHP). The TUHP was conceived from the very beginning as a Black Hawk acquisition project as it was the only suitable model available in the category. AgustaWestland, however, offered Turkey a product partnership to co-develop a... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: Flightglobal
The leaders of the US Army aviation branch have pledged for the first time to break from upgrades to conventional helicopters and field an all-new rotorcraft with a minimum top speed of 200kt (370km/h) by 2030.... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: LA Times
Los Angeles Police Department is investigating reports that a police helicopter struck by gunfire Sunday morning was fired on by more than one group of suspects.... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: United Solar
United Solar, a leading global manufacturer of lightweight, flexible thin-film solar modules and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices (Nasdaq:ENER), announced the completion of a 1.1 megawatt (MW) solar power system on the rooftop of a logistics center in Marignane, France. The facility will be used by Eurocopter, a subsidiary of EADS, a... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: Garmin
If you were like me when Garmin announced the availability of AC-U-KWIKyou were thinking “AC-U-WHAT!?†Well, after taking a look at the press release the light bulb has come on, and if you were thinking the same thing maybe it’s time for a second look. If you are familiar with current Garmin products you know... Read more
24-Apr-2011Source: US Air Force
A combined team of Afghan air force and coalition members conducted the first dedicated Mi-17 medical evacuation mission April 11 here. The team moved an Afghan National Army officer, who incurred a compound leg fracture, from Camp Bastion back to Kandahar. The planning for the inaugural mission began one month ago when Afghan air force... Read more
24-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Local press reports suggest that Indianapolis Police are close to selling their MD600 with an overseas buyer inspecting it around now. This aviation unit ceased operations in October 2009 under budgetary pressure, putting its MD600 flagship, two Hughes 300s and an early Bell 206A into storage. A report in July 2010 cited public safety officials... Read more
23-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Two banks – Lloyds and Barclays – have called in administrators Ernst & Young on Von Essen Hotels Ltd after the company failed to make interest payments on its £250m debt. The company owns 26 luxury hotels in UK and France, including some of the finest stately homes and castles in the country including Thornbury... Read more
23-Apr-2011Source: Aurora Flight Sciences
On April 26, 2011 Aurora Flight Sciences will celebrate the delivery of the first CH-53K Helicopter Main Rotor Pylon (MRP) structural assembly to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The CH-53K helicopter will be the world’s premier heavy lift helicopter. The helicopter will provide the US Marine Corps expeditionary forces with heavy... Read more
23-Apr-2011Source: Eurocopter
Paris, France and Toronto, Canada – April 21st, 2011 Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS (EUR:EAD) and Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX:RNO) a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, are pleased to announce that the formal bid circular in respect of the offer by 7762798 Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eurocopter Holding, to... Read more
23-Apr-2011Source: Southeast Aerospace
Following an extensive, detailed and rigorous three-day audit by Sikorsky Quality Assurance personnel, SEA’s quality system was found to meet Sikorsky’s stringent quality requirements. Sikorsky’s approval also establishes SEA as an approved vendor for all United Technologies subsidiaries. United Technologies’ vendor approval will enable Southeast Aerospace to directly support Sikorsky in completion and modification of... Read more
23-Apr-2011Source: FAA
GA pilots know that a proper preflight is always a crucial part of a safe flight. But, for many pilots the preflight inspection cliché of “kick the tires and light the fires†is a difficult one to shake. There is the strong tendency to fall victim to complacency, especially when dealing with an aircraft you... Read more
23-Apr-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that the Defense Industry Executive Committee (DIEC) has selected Sikorsky for a contract involving 109 derivative BLACK HAWK helicopters for multi-mission use by the Turkish Government. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Sikorsky will finalize contract details with the Undersecretariat for Defense Industry (known in Turkey as SSM)... Read more
22-Apr-2011Source: US Air Force
The first two Afghan air force helicopter pilots to complete basic aviator training in the U.S. recently became qualified as co-pilots in the Mi-17 helicopter, the focal point of the Afghan air force’s rotary-wing force. The qualification marks the halfway point in their Mi-17 training. In order to receive the co-pilot designation, Afghan Air Force 1st... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: HeliRussia
(automated translation from Russian) Dear Colleagues, We invite you to participate in the roundtable training technologies – a reserve to improve aviation safety, which will be held May 20 at the Crocus Expo at the IV International Exhibition HeliRussia 2011. The organizers of the roundtable: “The Association of the helicopter industry,” TSESAT Federal State Unitary... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: Reportlinker
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Comparative SWOT Analysis – Key Global Helicopter Makers – Eurocopter, Augusta Westland, Bell, Sikorsky This comparative SWOT analysis report provides key insights into the strategic business aspects of these 4 leading Global Helicopter Manufacturers based on a comprehensive assessment of their strategies... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $29,592,758 firm-fixed-price contract April 15, 2011. The award will provide for the program management and sustainment services modified from an existing contract. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: GEAE
GE Aviation broke ground today on its new Electrical Power Integrated Systems Research and Development Center (EPISCENTER) on the University of Dayton campus in Dayton, Ohio. The $51 million center will be built on about eight acres on the University of Dayton’s campus on River Park Drive. “GE’s new R & D center will be... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: Discovery Air
Discovery Air Inc. (“Discovery Air” or the “Corporation”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) to repay approximately $13.5 million in aggregate debt owed by the Corporation to a senior officer of Discovery Air and a senior officer of Great Slave Helicopters Ltd. (“Great Slave”, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation) (the “Related... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: HAI
HAI is co-sponsoring the NBAA North East Safety Symposium Thurs., May 19 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at TAC Air in Windsor Locks, Conn. The safety program is geared toward Airports, FBOs and Helicopter crews. Hear professionals discuss: WILDLIFE STRIKE AVOIDANCE and WILDLIFE MITIGATION RAMP and FBO SAFETY MISSION SAFETY AIRCRAFT INTERDICTION Presentations will be made... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: HFI
Time to lend a hand to Helicopter Foundation International! Late last month, Lightspeed Aviation Foundation sent notification that HFI had been selected as one of 20 ‘finalists’ for the 2011 Pilot Choice Awards and designated gifting program. A formal announcement was made at the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-in & Expo in Lakeland, Fla. on... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: US Navy
The Navy’s Fire Scout Unmanned Air Vehicle system is about to begin its first land-based deployment to U.S. Central Command this month. The Fire Scout effort is led by the Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Air System program office, PMA-266, at Patuxent River, Md. In response to an urgent needs requirement from DoD’s... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: US DoD
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, was awarded a $43,100,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract April 12, 2011. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to increase the ceiling amount to $91,000,000 for engineering services and technical support for the aircraft managed by the Armed Scout Helicopter Project Management Office. Work will be performed... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: Gates and Partners
The international aviation and commercial law firm Gates and Partners announce the opening of its new office in Dubai as soon as regulatory formalities are completed and the recruitment of new partners Jim Edmunds and Anthony Frances who are joining the firm from the Dubai office of Clyde and Co. Senior Partner Sean Gates said... Read more
