6-Mar-2011Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz announced today the Canadian approval of US FAA STC#SR02322AKfor the installation of the EVS-1500 Enhanced Vision System on S-76 A thru C++ helicopters. The Approval was obtained by STC holder and Max-Viz team partner One Sky Aviation. “The S-76 approval process went very smoothly through Transport Canadaâ€, stated Cary Foster, owner of One Sky... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, the world”s largest independent helicopter MRO company, has solidified its position as an industry leading provider of power-by-the-hour (PBH) helicopter maintenance contracts with the recent conclusion of new deals to support aircraft in locations from Brazil to India to Denmark. In recent weeks Heli-One has added sixteen new aircraft to its customer list of... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Red Barn Machine has developed a field maintenance kit for the Bell 206 Jet Ranger. The Bell Jet Ranger Field Maintenance Tool Kit comes in a flyaway case with easy layout guide and includes over 30 tools to perform field maintenance on your Bell... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is working hard to ensure it remains ahead of the curve in relation to its ability to offer comprehensive engine; dynamic component;... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Mesa, Arizona – March 5, 2011. Phoenix Heliparts, Inc. is continuing its successful expansion by appointing Conrad Moreno as quality assurance manager, and Marcus Landry as manager of business development. Both appointees have over 30 years experience in the helicopter industry, with careers that have focused on quality assurance and strategic expansion. Moreno has supported... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is demonstrating an enhanced version of its VITAL X Visual System designed specifically for use in helicopter training programs and simulators at Heli-Expo. It was designed based on extensive consultation with helicopter operators from various industry segments and the company’s vast experience in civil and military simulation equipment. “Visitors to FlightSafety’s exhibit at... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce Crew Resource Management training designed specifically for helicopter operations. Helicopter pilots, flight assistants, air ambulance crews, maintenance personnel and flight operation specialists will all benefit from this scenario-based training program. The topics covered during this four-hour course include Human Factors, teamwork, communication, situational awareness, aeronautical decision making, leadership and... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: JEMS
Somewhat later than the planned start in December 2010, TriState Careflight this week started from Taos, New Mexico... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: US Navy
USS Makin Island (LHD 8) became the first west coast ship to conduct flight deck operations with the MV-22 Osprey on Mar. 1. The MV-22 Osprey is a tilt rotor aircraft flown by the U.S. Marine Corps, which utilizes vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL). Until recently, the MV-22 has seen limited use aboard large deck... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: CHC
At what point can documentation control impact safety in the office or on the job site? “Flight Standards has a well-deserved reputation for meeting the strictest criteria for document management and control. However, stakeholders began providing feedback to the department saying that it was becoming increasingly difficult to locate operations manuals and supporting documentation on... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Quality Aviation Instruments
Quality Aviation Instruments (QAI) received notification recently that they were awarded a five-year contract by the United States Coast Guard to repair new and older generation hover lights. “We are thrilled to be awarded this contract,†said President of QAI Robert Sieber. “For 14 years we have been providing quality support to both the rotorcraft... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Vanderbilt LifeFlight
Ambulance services that come to Nashville hospitals from outlying counties often have to return home leaving valuable equipment behind that is still being used to stabilize patients. Spine boards, straps and head immobilization devices are just some of the thousands of pieces of equipment left at Nashville area emergency departments. Getting this equipment back is... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: ABC-7
This small piece of equipment called “Heli-TAWS” – or Terrain Avoidance and Warning system. “It’s extremely important. This is a probably the best piece of technology we could put in the aircraft, besides the night-vision goggles we have,” Collier County Flight Operations Director Steve Adams explained.... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Mesa, Arizona – March 5, 2011. After being fully restored by Phoenix Heliparts, of Mesa, AZ, a 1981 MD500D model has been customized with an ‘E’ nose, air conditioning and a complete Aerodynamix NVG package. This 30-year-old aircraft is now truly state of the art. Official handover to Team C&H, of Jacksonville, Florida, will take... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to have the Bell 206B owned and operated by NASCAR legend Andy Petree in their booth (Booth #1337) this year at Heli Expo and would like to invite you by to see it. “We are tremendously excited to have Andy’s helicopter on display in our booth†stated General Manager... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Alamo Helicopter Tours
Alamo Helicopter Tours, a San Antonio based helicopter tour company and flight school, today announced that it has been awarded a Part 135 Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Part 135 certificate allows Alamo Helicopter Tours to operate as an air taxi, providing transportation to and/or from any location in the United States. ... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: US Air Force
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Air Mobility Command Airmen and C-5 Galaxies are on the cusp of completing one of the largest rotations of helicopters into and out of Afghanistan in Air Force history, according to AMC officials. The massive effort called for the rotation of more than 170 helicopters — approximately 100 inbound... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a part of UIC Oboronprom, showcased its lineup at HELI-EXPO 2011 (stand 628) in Orlando, FL. The models on are potentially the most suitable and attractive for the North American market – the medium multi-role Mi-8/17, the coaxial Ka-32A11BC, the highly maneuverable light Mi-34C1, and the multi-role special ops (including operations in thin... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The centre piece of Eurocopter’s booth at Heli-Expo is wrapped up for a theatrical reveal on show open morning tomorrow. The manufacturer will not be drawn on exactly what is under the wraps, but industry speculation points to the new EC146, which in very simplistic terms is an EC145 with a fenestron tail rotor. Stay... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Business Week
“We chose not to take this trip,†Chief Executive Officer Sean O’Keefe told reporters in Washington today. The “sheer amount of integration effort†required for the new program didn’t match the company’s core skills, he said.... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Air Comm
Air Comm Corp will introduce and discuss its Comfort+ Program at Heli-Expo 2011, March 6-8 in Orlando, Fla. With its superior, advanced technology heating and air conditioning systems for helicopters, Air Comm Corp. reliably delivers comfort — plus mission-critical extras — to operators worldwide. “Comfort+ is what distinguishes Air Comm as the leader in helicopter... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Revue Thommen
REVUE THOMMEN of Waldenburg, Switzerland has announced the future availability of the smaller and lighter HSL-800 Helicopter Searchlight for weight and power restricted aircraft operations such as single engine aircraft in the U.S. Law Enforcement market segment. The HSL-800 is in the development stage at this time with anticipated availability in the 1st Quarter of... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: NAASCO Northeast Corp
NAASCO Northeast Corporation will be exhibiting at the Heil-Expo in Orlando Florida on March 6th through 8th for its 25th straight year. The company will debut a completely redesigned booth with emphasis on the latest technology in starter generator repair and overhaul with NAASCO’s patented “Mercury Mod” improvement programs supporting Agusta, Bell, Eurocopter, MD, Schweizer... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Idaho State Journal
Portneuf Medical Center announced their decision to transition their flight program into Life Flight Network effective April 1st. Life Flight Network will maintain a base of operation at Pocatello Medical Center.... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
American Eurocopter will be giving away 7 iPads throughout the Heli-Expo. Only persons residing in United States who are at least 18 years of age can enter, so that counts out getting on for half of the show visitors from outside the US. Sweepstakes Starts March 02, 2011 @ 12:30 pm (CST) and ends March... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Timken
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) continues to expand its capabilities to serve the total lifecycle of overhaul and replacement parts for the aviation industry with 28 new FAA-certified replacement parts for a variety of helicopter drivetrain and engine platforms. Timken now offers more than 1,600 FAA-certified replacement parts overall – some of which the company... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Hidden away on Eurocopter’s website is a brief note on the helicopters they have on the show floor at Heli-Expo in Orlando, and they are… EC175 mockup in offshore configuration – expect some Gulf of Mexico orders to be announced EC130 for Air Methods in an all-blue scheme with Life Flight titles – registration N506LF... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: SRT Helicopters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 5, 2011 – SRT Helicopters, a leading provider of high-risk operational services and training for rotorcraft users and aviation organizations, has successfully completed a major contract, implemented in February 2009, to provide advanced aerial search and rescue (SAR) training for the Chinese Ministry of Transport’s Rescue & Salvage Bureau (MOT/SRB). SRT delivered... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
A Eurocopter Ec135 of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Airborne Response Team “D-HART” made a precautionary landing at the busy Boston Logan Airport today after the pilot reported difficulties with one engine. Airline operations were not affected in the way that Britain’s London City Airport came to a standstill yesterday after a similar emergency. It was on its... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Cobham
PRESCOTT, Arizona – Cobham has announced a significant enhancement to their Flexcomm Tactical Communications line-up: the new RT-5000P all-band P-25 transceiver. The new RT-5000P: Covers all current and future P-25 public service frequency bands with one radio Features front panel programmability (FPP) of all AM/FM P-25 channel information (no computer required) Offers a new, powerful... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Saab
The agreement signed between defence and security company Saab and Scandinavian Air Ambulance Holding AB (SAA) in December 2010 came into force on 1st March. At the same time, an order in this eight-year contract was received, worth MSEK 225. The agreement that was signed at the end of last year means that Saab assumes... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has developed a new Tension-Torsion (TT) strap for Bell 206 Jet Ranger and 206L Long Ranger helicopters, civilian and military. The straps will be on display at HAI Heli-Expo, 2011 (Booth #3561). Airwolf manufactures the straps under an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA). Airwolf’s TT straps anchor each rotor blade to the mast... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter will unveil its newest helicopter and launch a comprehensive enhancement of the existing product line at Heli-Expo 2011 exposition in Orlando, Florida, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation for the improved operating performance, efficiency and maintainability of its rotary-wing aircraft. The new helicopter is to be revealed at Eurocopter’s exhibit stand (#4637) at 11:30... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), is ready to clean up the helicopter industry with its first-ever Heli-Expo presentation on Inlet Barrier Filters for rotary wing operators. The briefing, for helicopter operators large and small who want to increase fleet safety, reliability and efficiency, is scheduled for Sunday, March... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, and one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will be exhibiting at Heli-Expo (Booth # 2137). Vector experienced another banner year in 2010; highlighted by new facility openings in Huntsville, Alabama, Calgary,... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Bristow Nigeria
Bristow is one of the world’s largest providers of helicopter services. The first civil helicopter company to work in the oil and gas industry, Bristow has earned an international reputation for speed of response and quality of service.Bristow is a truly global organization, working together from facilities around the world to offer a wide-ranging array of services.... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: US DoD
Frontier Systems, Irvine, Calif., was awarded on Feb. 25 a $13,999,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the upgrade of two YMQ-18A unmanned helicopters to modified Block II configuration. Work will be performed in Irvine, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: US DoD
Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,600,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-11-G-0003) for design and development activities in support of the AH-1Z and UH-1Y cuff and yoke redesign. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in June 2013. Contract... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: US DoD
WESTAR Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Feb. 25 a $10,294,818 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for several logistic services for nine OH-58 and five 206B3 helicopters belonging to the government of Iraq. Work will be performed in Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, with an estimated completion date of March... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Flight Design
Tulare County is situated about a hundred miles north of Los Angeles near California’s Sequoia National Forest. Facing the same budget constraints as many localities, Tulare County Sheriff Department Captain David Williams chose a Light-Sport Aircraft to perform patrol duties. He ordered a Flight Design CTLS. According to David Castellon writing for the Visalia Times-Delta... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: U.S. Senator Charles E Schumer
U.S. Senator Charles E Schumer announced that Mercy Flight WNY will be the recipient of a $3 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in order to update their aging fleet of medevac EMS helicopters. The loan, to be disbursed through USDA’s Community Facility Direct Loan program will allow Mercy Flight WNY to purchase a new,... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: CAE
CAE and CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, announced today, at the eve of Heli-Expo 2011, the closing of the acquisition by CAE of CHC Helicopter’s helicopter flight training operations. They also announced the execution of the agreement that will see CAE become CHC’s long-term training partner, responsible for training more than 2,000... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Dutch military have announced that the three of their soldiers have been captured by Libyan Government troops – the action taking place last Sunday and not broadcast until yesterday. The Lynx was operating from the Dutch Navy ship Tromp, landing in Libya to evacuate two people who were being held against their will. However,... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
On 7th July 2005, the city of London was rocked by a series of terrorist blasts during the morning rush hour, targetting three underground trains and one iconic red London bus. A total of 56 people died, including four suicide bombers. There is currently an inquest in London into the tragic events of that day. ... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on March 1 a $13,582,919 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for infrared suppressor systems modification B-kits in support of the CH-47F program. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Penn., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2013. One bid was solicited with one bid... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a part of UIC Oboronprom, and Brazilian commercial helicopter operator Helipark Taxi Aereo have concluded an agreement on the delivery of a multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopter. It is to be employed in civil operations in Brazil for the commercial transportation of cargo on an external sling. The acquisition of a Ka-32A11BC became the company’s... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Precision Aviation Group
Atlanta, GA – based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces the acquisition of Peachtree City, GA – based Gardner Aviation Specialist (GAS), an FAA Repair Station specializing in Avionics Installations, “Glass Panel” upgrades,  Aircraft Maintenance, and MRO Services. The GAS purchase allows PAG to expand the services it provides... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Professional Aircraft Accessories
Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today they have added Transmission Test Cell capabilities to their repertoire of rotorcraft support. “We have invested approximately $500,000 into a new rotorcraft test cell to facilitate transmission overhauls,†said President of Professional Aircraft Accessories Robert Bial. “We have conducted a lot of research in this area... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is enhancing its stature as a leading global designer, developer and distributor of more than 3,500 helicopter components and accessories that increase flight safety, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction with the introduction of the company’s new 2011 catalog. “DART’s catalog gets bigger and better each year,†said Mike O’Reilly, DART president and... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
A group of three helicopters, believed to all be R44s, were touring together and stopped for fuel at Forestville Airport in Canada. One experienced significant loss of power not long after take-off and it turned out that all three were wrongly fuelled with Jet fuel instead of AvGas. HeliHub.com adds a separate page for every... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Pall Corporation
Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, will feature its Centrisep® Engine Advanced Protection System (EAPS) at HELI-EXPO at the Orlando Convention Center, March 6-8. Product designs that support all major helicopter OEMs will be on display in booth #433. Additionally, Pall will host a technical seminar entitled,Helicopter Engine Inlet Protection, on... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude is pleased to announce their new RC6000A and RC7000A control and display units (CDU) to support their popular SkyNode® line of satellite data and telephone systems. The RC6000A and RC7000A CDUs are cockpit certified to -45C temperatures and feature an intuitive user display with large control buttons for gloved and high vibration operation. Both... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Blackcomb Aviation
Blackcomb Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer, Sacha McLean, today announced that Steve Wright has been appointed Vice President. This appointment coincides with the expansion of Blackcomb Aviation’s fleet and executive travel services in response to renewed interest from the public and private sector in jet and helicopter charters, and aircraft management services. “Steve Wright is an... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Reed Exhbitions
AgustaWestland has confirmed that it will be showcasing a life-size mock up of its new AW169 helicopter at Helitech 2011, which takes place at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, near Cambridge in the United Kingdom, from 27-29 September. The AW169 is a multi-purpose, twin engine, light transport utility helicopter that has been developed to... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, will display three aircraft at Heli-Expo 2011, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida – March 5th-8th. The MD 500E®, MD 530F® and MD 902 Explorer® will all be on display at Booth #1618 for the duration of... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies of Victoria, British Columbia announced today that it will be exhibiting at the upcoming Heli-Expo Trade show and Conference in Orlando, Florida from March 6-8, 2011. On display will be a full range of satcom products and services offered by Latitude including the SkyNode™ S100 and S200 products as well as their newest... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Revue Thommen
REVUE THOMMEN of Waldenburg, Switzerland has announced they are in the final stages of development and production of the HSL-1600 Helicopter Searchlight. First production deliveries are scheduled for 2nd Quarter 2011. “Our searchlight has undergone extensive testing and practical flight trials under the scrutiny of major European helicopter OEM’s and several large fleet operators in... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Timken
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) hosts former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, Jim Hardy, at its 2011 Heli-Expo exhibit #1306, March 6-7, 2011 in Orlando, Fla. Timken invites attendees and exhibitors at the show to meet Hardy and hear his story first-hand. Hardy piloted his Boeing Apache AH-64A 50 miles back to base after... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Information is still coming in on an accident involving a French military Eurocopter AS532 Cougar helicopter. Shortly after take-off, a crew member noticed the door was not correctly closed and went to adjust it. In the process of this manouevre, he was sucked out of the aircraft. A second crew member went to help and... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility announced its newest product, the Guardian 7, will be at Heli-Expo 2011 in Orlando from March 6-8. This product is the industry’s first open platform, scalable aircraft communications system that helps operators reduce operational costs. “We have been working very hard to adapt technology in new ways for the growing information needs of aircraft... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics, a leading provider of Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)/Emergency Radios, is pleased to announce that the Polish Ministry of Heath has chosen the MR510 Personal Locator Beacon/Emergency Radio, with embedded GPS receiver technology for their EC135 air medical helicopter fleet. The Polish Ministry of Health air medical helicopter fleet provides high-quality HEMS service to... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary Boeing Defence Australia and Thales Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at the 2011 Australian International Airshow to pursue Project Air 9000 Phase 7 – Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence Force. The companies will work together to design a fully integrated HATS solution for the Australian... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) announced today that it will celebrate delivery of its 5,000th Inlet Barrier Filtration (IBF) System at Heli-Expo 2011. “This delivery is the culmination of years of hard work by an intensely dedicated and talented team,†said Michael Scimone, president of Donaldson’s St.... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: United Nations
The United Nations publicly apologized to Belarus today for an inaccurate report from its mission in Côte d’Ivoire that Belarus had supplied attack helicopters to former President Laurent Gbagbo in violation of an arms embargo on the strife-torn West African country. “This [is a] troubling event and a mistaken report,†Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy, head... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Great Slave Helicopters
Discovery Air Inc. subsidiary Great Slave Helicopters Ltd. is pleased to announce it has been contracted by Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. to support its 2011 diamond exploration program on the 980,000 hectare Chidliak Project. Great Slave Helicopters will have multiple intermediate helicopters contracted to Peregrine Diamonds for the entire six- to seven-month 2011 field season. “We... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: TurnTo23.com
US Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment today charging Jeffrey Lee Gentry, 33, of Bakersfield, with interfering with the safe operation of a Kern County Sheriff’s Department helicopter by shining a hand-held laser into the cockpit.... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval for their Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 model aircraft. FAA and EASA approvals are pending. The new DART Quick Release Heli-Utility-Baskets™ for light Bell aircraft feature a patent pending and innovative mounting... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Blue Sky Network
If you’re attending Heli-Expo, and safety is your priority, then you must pay us a visit. Visit booth #2717 to experience Blue Sky Network’s SkyRouter 2, our vastly enhanced tracking portal: ensuring the security of your assets and the safety of your staff has never been this easy. This will be the debut of SkyRouter... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Cobham
Cobham has announced the debut of their Integrated Cockpit Simulator in Booth 4028 at Heli-Expo. The two-seat unit will feature Cobham’s large-format 3D Synthetic Vision EFIS, Audio and Radio products, and the HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. About Cobham Cobham’s products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil systems... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Associated Aviation
Vancouver, BC – Associated Aviation (Associated) along with its subsidiary, Timber Wolf Aviation (www.associatedaviation.com) is pleased to announce that Adrienne Robinson (formerly Adrienne Lawrence) has taken on the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO); says Rod Youngberg, owner and vice president of production and operations with Associated. ‘’Adrienne is a proven leader in the aerospace... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
AVALON, VIC., Australia – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australian aviation searchlight innovator Trakka Corp., to jointly explore manufacturing opportunities in support of H-60 SEAHAWK and BLACK HAWK helicopters. “The MOU marks another step in our commitment to find the most skilled... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Donaldson
St. Louis, Mo., March 3, 2011 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), will display its new Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power, Grand, Grand New (E/S/SP) helicopters during Heli-Expo 2011 (Exhibit 4428) in Orlando, Fla., March 6-8, 2011. With this new IBF solution, AW109... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation, one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Novy as Eastern United States (USA) Sales & Service Manager for Helicopter Engine and Components. Novy brings a wealth of technical and hands-on experience to the Vector team; having... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Helinet
Helinet Technologies, an international provider of aviation technology solutions to the law enforcement, government and military markets, announced today its selection by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to develop and support a comprehensive microwave downlink system for the Department’s new fleet of 14 patrol helicopters. Created in partnership with the LASD’s Aero Bureau,... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and BAE Systems have announced plans to establish a world-leading helicopter transmission test facility in Australia. The facility, better known as a Multi-Purpose Test Bench (MPTB), will be the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is the leading European helicopter OEM and has operated its... Read more
