11-Oct-2010Source: Helijet
This past July, Helijet completed the purchase of all of VIH Helicopters’ assets and business operations in Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands), an island archipelago off the coast of central British Columbia. The purchase marks an expansion of Helijet’s operations in the island chain, where it already supports a number of sport fishing... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Flightglobal
The analysis, by the IHST’s European branch – the European Helicopter Safety Team (EHEST) – reveals that there is as yet no real sign of progress towards the IHST’s ultimate objective of an 80% reduction in helicopter accidents by 2016.... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter, the nation’s leading provider of helicopters for the U.S. emergency medical services industry, announced today that it will again be exhibiting at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, October 11 – 13, 2010. The company’s industry leading helicopters account for a significant portion of the helicopters providing emergency medical... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Frank Robinson has just completed a week’s tour of the UK accompanied by his daughter Terry hane, covering three principal events. Starting last Tuesday 5th, he made a very well-received presentation at the Royal Aeronautical Society – their annual “Cierva Lecture” – to an audience of over 150. The venue was very much “standing room... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: 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
11-Oct-2010Source: 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
11-Oct-2010Source: emsCharts
emsCharts, Inc. announces a collaborative partnership that connects their web-based patient data collection and incident reporting software to RSQ911 Solutions’ online survey tool. The streamlined functionality allows EMS agencies to easily connect a particular patient event to survey feedback from hospital personnel and other EMS on the scene, as well feedback from patients and their... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
In an effort to continue providing safety enhancing products and solutions to the aviation industry, Night Flight Concepts (NFC) and Max-Viz Inc. have created a strategic alliance to better align their separate technologies as a more comprehensive Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) / Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) safety solution. “EVS and NVIS technologies have long... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Med-Trans Corp
Med-Trans Corp. (MTC) has announced that Rob Hamilton has accepted the position of V.P. of Business Development. Mr. Hamilton will be working out of the corporate headquarters in Lewisville, Texas. “We are very happy to announce this addition to our leadership team and the Med-Trans family. Rob’s experience and in depth knowledge in the industry... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has submitted two bids to provide a full range of aviation services to the U.S. Navy in support of operations at Naval Test Wing sites in the United States. Boeing submitted bids for two separate contracts that will have an estimated combined value of $500 million to $600... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale Florida from October 11-13. The conference is an internationally recognized, annual educational meeting and trade show dedicated to improving the quality of patient care transport services. It is hosted by the Association of Air Medical Services. Judy Meier, Jade... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: HAI
At the International Helicopter Safety Symposium in Cascais, Portugal, HAI President Matt Zuccaro, as Co-Chair of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), served as Moderator for the historic signing of a “Call to Action by and for Offshore Helicopter Operators” letter in support of the IHST and its mission to reduce helicopter accidents by 80... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: ABC
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel says he is not concerned that Australia’s attack helicopter fleet will not be ready for full combat until December 2012.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: WIBC
PHI Air Medical of Indiana says it has already been recognized for its safety practices, including Night Vision technology, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems and extensive pilot and crew training.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Group 3 Aviation
Group 3 Aviation Inc. has announced the grand opening of its new satellite helicopter flight training and commercial helicopter service facilities in Anchorage, Alaska. Group 3 Aviation is an FAA Approved Part 141 flight training facility and Part 135 charter service with main headquarters at the Van Nuys Airport (VNY), with Part 133 External load... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council West Certification Committee, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “We are pleased to receive this important certification by WBENC and we are honored to be a part of this great organization... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: WFAA
Dallas Police operate two Bell 206s from 2006 and one Bell 407 from 2007. Maintenance costs are cited in the City’s decision to dispose... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies, a leading provider of satellite based communication, tracking and onboard aircraft data systems, is pleased to announce that their SkyNode S200-021 satellite based Satcom/tracking/messaging system has been selected by Ornge for their new fleet of AW139 helicopters. The new fleet is currently being completed at Agusta Westland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility with dual... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Birmingham Mail
The popular regional charity, which flew its first mission in 1991, will mark two decades of carrying out mercy flights throughout the region next May. They currently operate three EC135s from bases at Cosford, Strensham and Tatenhill... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Shephard Group
HeliPortugal, SAF Helicopters of France, Santay Air of Turkey and Brazilian operator HeliBarra have joined forces to grab greater global attention in the markets they serve and get the benefit of economies of scale enjoyed by their larger competitors... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Flightglobal
EBAA Chairman Brian Humphries said work has begun at the International Business Aviation Council to bring the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operation (IS-BAO) programme – already established for fixed-wing business aviation operations – to the rotary-wing sector.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: REGA
On Tuesday afternoon, the 300,000. Using the Rega since its founding in 1952 took place. Newborn twins have been kicked out of neonatology at Children’s Hospital Lucerne with the Rega helicopter in their home canton of Vaud back. The twins, at 1 October had come to the world, were maintained on the Department of Newborn... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Manawatu Standard
A team of 23 New Zealand pilots, technicians and crew members will travel to France from next month to begin training with the eight NH90 helicopters... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Shephard Group
AgustaWestland says it has made huge progress in improving the availability of the Portuguese Air Force’s Merlin fleet.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Eurocopter Spain
The board of Eurocopter Spain has appointed Francisco Vergé Gracia as their new CEO, who will assume his new responsibilities on 1 November, the manufacturer said today. Verge occupied until the position of director of the Eurofighter program in Spain and has held various positions in management, production planning, control, marketing and sales in Spain,... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: CJOB
Manitoba’s health minister says the province is taking a “close look” at getting a medical helicopter.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
The certification and availability of the EA100 Adapter for attitude-based autopilot systems was announced today by Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of innovative flight display solutions. The EA100 provides a digital-to-analog data conversion between the EFD1000 and an aircraft’s attitude-based autopilot system. The adapter enables the Evolution Flight Display’s AHRS to provide accurate and reliable attitude... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: US Air Force
Establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with partner nations is a key mission element in the special operations community. This sometimes takes the form of providing needed training opportunities in order to level the ‘playing field’ and ensure better interoperability and capability with partner forces. One such need recently came in the form of night... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
October 8, 2010 Grand Prairie, TX – Today American Eurocopter unveiled the most technologically advanced, single-engine helicopter flight and mission simulator in the world. During a launch event in the company’s Training Center, more than 100 customers, industry personnel and media were on hand to view the new AS350 simulator and usher in a new... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: FAA
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed broad new rules for helicopter operators, including air ambulances, which, if finalized, would require stricter flight rules and procedures, improved communications and training, and additional on-board safety equipment. “This is a significant proposal that will improve the safety of many helicopter flights in the... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Eurocopter
The delivery of the 36th EC120 is an important milestone in innovative public-private partnership program, the French armed forces, modern, cost helicopter for training purposes, provides the. In the presence of Joseph Saporito, Executive Vice President Commercial Helicopters, and Jean-Louis Rotrubin, President & Chief Executive Manager of DCI and Helidax, the company took Helidax today... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: 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
10-Oct-2010Source: The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare in Somerset has secured another First for a UK aviation collection, with the addition of an ex-Italian Guardia di Finanza Agusta A109GdiF helicopter. The aircraft is the first all-Italian aircraft and second addition this year to the Museum’s helicopter collection. The helicopter was unveiled by UK Tourism Minister John Penrose... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: FAA
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced today that the number of serious runway incursions at the nation’s airports dropped 50 percent from 2009, the second consecutive year that the number of serious incursions was cut in half. “We continue to make terrific progress in the area of... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Sapo
Helipad at the Port is ready for nearly half a year but still lacks approval of the board of Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica (INEM)... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that BlueWay AS of Norway has signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be operated by its subsidiary DanCopter to support Shell offshore oil & gas operations in Nigeria. The three aircraft, which will be delivered in late 2011, will be... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: WGMD
2010 marks the 40th Anniversary for the Delaware State Police Aviation Section and the 25th Anniversary of the Trooper-Medic program. To celebrate these anniversaries the Aviation Section is inviting the public to attend its Open House.... Read more
8-Oct-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, October 8, 2010 … MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) and the Humberside Police Authority have announced that an MD Explorer has just been returned to service after its 10,000 hour inspection conducted by Police Aviation Services Ltd (PAS) in Gloucestershire UK. The helicopter is one of the busiest MD 902 Explorers in service and... Read more
8-Oct-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, October 8, 2010… MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) and the Air Operations Unit of the West Yorkshire Police have announced that MD Explorer, helicopter serial number 078 has extended its record for flight hours, reaching 12,600 hours as of mid-September of this year. The flight hours exceed any other MD Explorer in the fleet,... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The Helicopter Museum, based in Weston-super-Mare in the UK is set to unveil a new exhibit tomorrow. Britain’s Tourism Minister John Penrose MP will be in attendance as Guest of Honour – he is also the local Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare. On 28th September story, he noted on his website of his “dismay as... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that Vinair Aeroserviços S.A. of Portugal has taken delivery of its first GrandNew light twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform public transport operations. Vinair Aeroserviços S.A. was the first customer for the GrandNew, an evolution of the highly successful Grand helicopter. Vinair Aeroserviços S.A.... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Milestone Aviation Group
Milestone Aviation Group, the first global specialty finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter and private jet markets, today announced that it has closed its first transaction with Omni Taxi Aereo of Brazil. Milestone is providing 100% lease financing to Omni to allow the Brazilian operator to add two new Sikorsky 76C++ to their growing... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Gizmodo
Mountaineers have very recently found the wreck of a Russian military Mil Mi-8 at the peak of Mount Elbrus, nearly 16,000ft tall. This strikes the HeliHub.com team as being similar to the story of thousands of empty oxygen tanks at various points up Everest. Does the human race really care that little about our environment... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: AgustaWestland
The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation in partnership with AgustaWestland North America proudly recognize innovations in homeland security, announcing four winners for their achievements in efforts designed to protect the United States and its citizens. “This year four $25,000 Homeland Security Awards are being sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, an independent Federal government agency,... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Atlantis Systems
Atlantis Systems Corp. (nex:AIQ.H) announced today that its subsidiary – Atlantis Systems Eduplus (ASE) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – has signed a contract agreement with Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) as part of the Maritime Helicopter Project. Atlantis Systems is a globally recognized training integrator in the military and commercial aviation markets. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International’s mission is to advance the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce. That mission charges each of us to commit ourselves to promoting the highest level of safety and efficiency. This culture of professionalism is nurtured when we encourage and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and organizations. Each... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, October 5, 2010… MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced the appointment of Gregory Gauer as Vice President of Supply Chain, reporting to Robert Molsbergen, President. Gauer brings with him a wealth of aerospace supply chain, production, inventory and operations management experience to the position. Most recently, Gauer was Interim General Manager at APPH,... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Wort
This article profiles the helicopter operation “Romeo 1” of the Luxembourg Police... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: BBC
A teenager has been charged after a laser beam was shone at the Essex police helicopter.... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Hot Springs Village Voice
The Hollis Volunteer Fire Department will dedicate its new helicopter pad on Saturday, Oct. 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: KHON
Despite low tourism numbers and the weakened economy Blue Hawaiian Helicopters opted to invest $10 million in the company by upgrading their fleet... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Sikorsky
The S-92® fleet of medium-lift helicopters has surpassed 250,000 flight hours since the first aircraft entered service six years ago, establishing a record pace for a commercial fleet of Sikorsky helicopters. The first production S-92 entered service in September 2004. Transport companies flying work crews to offshore oil and gas platforms account for 90 percent... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) from October 11-13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Come along to Booth #724 and meet HAI President Matt Zuccaro, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose, HAI Manager of Advertising & Exhibit Sales Lisa Henderson, and HAI Regulations & International Affairs Assistant Beth Burt.... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: Defense News
Aside from a manufacturing deal, Sikorsky also is proposing to buy $1.3 billion worth of Turkish-made helicopter parts, set up a regional Black Hawk support base there and invest in a future Turkish project to build a light utility helicopter.... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has been awarded a task order to provide airlift services under the U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM) new long-term, multi-billion-dollar Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for rotary-wing airlift in Afghanistan. The task order has a one-year initial term with four one-year renewal options and is valued at approximately $450... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin have launched a microsite specifically for the MH-60R helicopter. [For those unfamiliar with the techical terminology, a microsite is a self-contained page or group of pages meant to supplement a larger website, and with its own distinctive website address]. In this case the website can be found at www.mh-60.com. This is... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: WETM
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a Certificate of Completion to the helicopter manufacturer for their cleanup of potential contamination sites on their property.... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: The Wall Street Transcript
Mr. Harlan joined Breeze-Eastern in 2009 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; he was appointed CEO and President, and elected to the board at the start of 2010.... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: HAI
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is a council of business aviation associations from around the world. IBAC is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) with permanent observer status with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UN Specialized Agency for aviation matters. IBAC, in coordination with Member Associations, produces the International Standard for Business Aircraft... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: Robb & Robb LLC
Robb & Robb LLC announces that partner Gary C. Robb, a well known aviation lawyer, has just published a book, Helicopter Crash Litigation, which addresses critical safety issues in the aviation field. The book, published by Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, Inc., is the definitive published work in the field of helicopter aviation. “by far... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: Manly Daily
THE trial of aerial shark spotting along beaches between Newcastle and Wollongong will continue this summer using a plane and a helicopter so their effectiveness can be compared.... Read more
6-Oct-2010
Air Evac Lifeteam proactively grounded its entire fleet of medical helicopters on Thursday, after a bolt on one of its choppers was found to be wearing dangerously thin, way before it was scheduled to be changed out... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: Marlborough Express
“My goal is to help people gain their licences on a private level, where the student dictates how long it takes them to learn, with no unnecessary pressure.”... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: US Air Force
On Oct. 4, 2010, the Afghan Air Force received delivery of four new Mi-17 V5 helicopters, bringing the current fleet to 31, sixof which are the latest V5 variant. This is part of a purchase of ten helicopters, which will be complete by the end of 2010. In a yet to be determined procurement, the... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: NZ Wings
With the Westland WA341G Gazelle ZK-HTB3 recently departing for “Russia” and with ZK-HTF3 having been revoked back on 24-04-2003; It is now the turn of ZK-HBH3 to shuffle off. Westland Gazelle HT Mk2 , c/n 1418 , first flew on 24-02-1976 and was delivered to the Royal Navy as XX441 on 07-04-1976. It served with 705 Squadron and carried the... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: Ministry of Defence
Flight Lieutenant William Wales completed his first Search and Rescue (SAR) shift this weekend as the co-pilot of the four-man crew of a RAF Sea King helicopter and performed his first rescue. The helicopter, call-sign ‘Rescue 122’, was from C Flight, 22 Squadron, which is based at RAF Valley on Anglesey, North Wales. The SAR... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: Royal Navy
The summer period not only drew many crowds to Cornwall, but brought about several interesting jobs for the Search and Rescue crews of 771 Naval Air Squadron, based at RNAS Culdrose. In August alone, a total of 34 rescues were conducted – the busiest month of the year. On call 24 hours a day, every... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: BBC
An Apache and a Sea King came close to hitting the much smaller drone spy aircraft – while it was being flown remotely by a soldier on the ground. The near collisions on Salisbury Plain in February involved the small Desert Hawk drone... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: Rotorcraft Services Group
Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc. (RSG), an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft services proudly announces the appointment of Gary Potochnik, DAR, as Vice President of Quality and Certification for the group. Mr. Potochnik, a well known and respected helicopter industry professional was previously serving as manager of one of the RSG subsidiaries. Mr. Potochnik’s 30-plus... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: JetNet
JETNET LLC, the world’s leading provider of corporate aviation information, is featuring its newly branded Helicopter database services, Helidex and Rotodex, at this year’s Helitech Portugal 2010 trade show. In addition, JETNET will be showcasing several new and enhanced summary Views, metric specifications, and Evolution Mobile, the mobile version of its flagship Evolution product for... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has awarded the company a three-year contract to manufacture spare main rotor heads for the U.S. Army’s fleet of Apache attack helicopters. The fixed-price contract calls for an initial 100 main rotor heads, at a value of $31 million, and allows for 50... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: AVE
The visit of Republic of Bashkortostan’s President Rustem Khamitov to two engine manufacturing organisations recently said that they had every opportunity to become a major center for the production of helicopter engines in Russia. Photo shows a TV7-117V engine... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: Saudi Gazette
Tenders involved PZL Swidnik with a $60 million contract to supply eight combat utility helicopters, and MD Helicopters with six night-capable attack helicopters worth $29 million... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: Aviaport
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5-Oct-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter will underscore its strong presence in the European multi-mission helicopter marketplace with the company’s participation at this week’s Helitech helicopter show and conference, being held October 5-7 at Cascais Airport in the Portuguese city of Estoril. The Eurocopter exhibit stand (booth no.214) is to include scale models of the EC635 and AS550 C3 Fennec... Read more
