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PHI Air Medical closes New Mexico EMS base

PHI Air Medical closes New Mexico EMS base

20-Jul-2010

PHI Air Medical cited the poor economy as its reason for last week’s closure.  Former PHI paramedic Fernando Medina said some 13 employees at the base were notified that they were out of jobs.... Read more

Fire Scout completes hot and high testing

Fire Scout completes hot and high testing

20-Jul-2010Source: Northrop Grumman

With the support of the United States Navy, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and its industry partners (Sikorsky/Schweizer, Rolls-Royce, Raytheon, FLIR Systems, Cubic, Kearfott, Rockwell-Collins, General Electric, Sierra Nevada, Telephonics, and L-3 Communications) today successfully completed a rigorous set of flight demonstrations of the MQ-8B Fire Scout vertical unmanned aerial system (VUAS) in the United Arab... Read more

Turbomeca to power Eurocopter X4

Turbomeca to power Eurocopter X4

20-Jul-2010Source: Aviation Week

Although a deal is not set, yet, Turbomeca is likely to provide the powerplant for Eurocopter’s dauphine replacement program, the X4.... Read more

Eurocopter blames Australian NH90 pilots for engine failure

Eurocopter blames Australian NH90 pilots for engine failure

20-Jul-2010Source: Herald Sun

Eurocopter chief executive Lutz Bertling said the root cause of the problem was pilots not following “correct procedures” for a so-called “hot” engine start.... Read more

Sikorsky’s Director of Operations Planning & Analysis leaves for Passur Aerospace

Sikorsky’s Director of Operations Planning & Analysis leaves for Passur Aerospace

20-Jul-2010Source: Passur Aerospace

PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. announced that Tina W. Jonas has joined the PASSUR Aerospace Management Team. Tina joins PASSUR as Executive Vice President, Operations from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, where she worked as Director, Operations Planning & Analysis since September 2008. In that role, she was responsible for leading and managing Sikorsky’s global planning for production and supply... Read more

US Army selects Hamilton Sundstrand APU for H-60s

US Army selects Hamilton Sundstrand APU for H-60s

20-Jul-2010Source: Hamilton Sundstrand

The U. S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) at Redstone Arsenal, Ala., recently awarded Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for follow-on Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) production in support of the U.S. Army/Navy Black Hawk/Seahawk Helicopter program. Hamilton Sundstrand will supply the... Read more

NY&NJ Port Authority grounds its helicopter fleet over costs

NY&NJ Port Authority grounds its helicopter fleet over costs

20-Jul-2010Source: NY Daily News

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey grounded its helicopter fleet Thursday, admitting that the $3.7 million it spends every year on security flyovers is a waste of money in tough times.... Read more

Robson Helimagic offers new “Private Powder Elite” program

Robson Helimagic offers new “Private Powder Elite” program

19-Jul-2010Source: Robson Helimagic

Robson Helimagic refines heli-skiing formula: Smaller groups, lower cost, relaxed pace defines “boutique” heli experience. In an industry dominated by high-volume operators, Robson Helimagic has refined “boutique” heli-skiing in Canada and true mountain ambience. From its base in the Canadian Rockies in Valemount B.C., just south of majestic Mount Robson, RHM provides a semi-private experience... Read more

Eurocopter hands over new EC135P2+ to West Midlands Police

Eurocopter hands over new EC135P2+ to West Midlands Police

19-Jul-2010Source: Eurocopter

On July 19, a brand new EC135 P2i was handed over to Assistant Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Sharon Rowe, on the EADS/Eurocopter booth No. G12 in Hall 4 at the Farnborough International Air Show. The order for this aircraft had been placed in September 2009. Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK Ltd.,... Read more

Japan Coast Guard signs for 6 more AW139s

Japan Coast Guard signs for 6 more AW139s

19-Jul-2010Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Japan Coast Guard has signed contracts for six more AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be deployed at Japan Coast Guard bases throughout Japan and used to perform search and rescue and maritime patrol missions. With this latest contract the... Read more

AW159 Lynx Wildcat makes first appearance at Farnborough

AW159 Lynx Wildcat makes first appearance at Farnborough

19-Jul-2010

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW159 Lynx Wildcat will be making its first appearance at the Farnborough International Air Show. The AW159, which will be known as the Lynx Wildcat in Royal Navy and British Army service, is a new generation multi-role helicopter that will replace existing Lynx helicopters. Sixty... Read more

AgustaWestland’s 24×7 Fleet Operations Centre now fully operational

AgustaWestland’s 24×7 Fleet Operations Centre now fully operational

19-Jul-2010Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce its new Fleet Operations Centre is now fully operational. The centre forms an important part of AgustaWestland’s ongoing investment to deliver ever improving levels of support to its customers around the world. The new centre is collocated with the AgustaWestland Logistics Centre at the Avioport Logistic Park,... Read more

Bell Training Academy adds new 429

Bell Training Academy adds new 429

19-Jul-2010Source: Bell

The Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA), announced that it has placed into service its new Bell 429 training helicopter. This 429 training helicopter was the first to be delivered to Bell Training Academy in support of its customers. The addition of 429 to its existing fleet of aircraft provides the training academy with a comprehensive... Read more

Bell Training Academy reduces training costs for US Airborne Law Enforcement Officers

Bell Training Academy reduces training costs for US Airborne Law Enforcement Officers

19-Jul-2010Source: Bell

The Bell Training Academy, the training academy for Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) company, has been added to the Government Service Administration’s (GSA) Acquisition schedule, thereby reducing the cost of training for law enforcement officers and simplifying the contracting process. Airborne law enforcement and other government customers can access the entire Bell Training... Read more

Bell boosts LongRanger performance, reducing upgrade kit price

Bell boosts LongRanger performance, reducing upgrade kit price

19-Jul-2010Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the expansion of performance capabilities to its line of 206L single-engine helicopters with performance upgrade offerings to customers at a reduced price. Bell has spent the past year listening to customer feedback and evaluating the performance of this product line and as a result reduced the... Read more

Bell and National Research Council Canada sign Research Framework Agreement

Bell and National Research Council Canada sign Research Framework Agreement

19-Jul-2010Source: Bell

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that they have signed a 10-year research framework agreement to identify and undertake work of mutual interest in the research and development of technology solutions for the aerospace industry. This agreement will streamline the process of setting up fee-for-service and... Read more

Bell continues to increase H-1 production

Bell continues to increase H-1 production

19-Jul-2010Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, continues to ramp up its production of H-1 helicopters after receiving a $546 million contract in June for the manufacture and delivery of Lot 7 of the U.S. Marine Corps H-1 Upgrade program. The contract includes 18 UH-1Y utility helicopters and 11 AH-1Z attack helicopters. Final assembly... Read more

Bell begins Kiowa Warrior cabin conversion

Bell begins Kiowa Warrior cabin conversion

19-Jul-2010Source: Bell

Work is underway at Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, on an Army contract for the conversion of an OH-58A cabin into a D-model cabin. In April 2009, the Army exercised a contract option to have Bell Helicopter convert one OH-58A cabin into a new OH-58D cabin and also complete the non-recurring engineering... Read more

Derco signs global component overhaul test solutions agreement with Testek

Derco signs global component overhaul test solutions agreement with Testek

19-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky

Derco Aerospace, Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, announced today the signing of an agreement with Testek, Inc. to jointly pursue specialized aircraft test equipment opportunities worldwide. The agreement combines the capabilities and expertise of both companies to support customers’ requirements for complete in-house repair and testing capabilities. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket... Read more

Sikorsky Aerospace Services to support Royal Jordanian Air Force Black Hawks

Sikorsky Aerospace Services to support Royal Jordanian Air Force Black Hawks

19-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the signing of a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). At an estimated value of $8 million, this one-year agreement will support the RJAF fleet of 13 S-70A BLACK HAWK helicopters. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary... Read more

“Team Germany” Offering S92 for German Navy and Air Force

“Team Germany” Offering S92 for German Navy and Air Force

19-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced its German Multi-Role Helicopter Team (GMRHT), consisting of several partnership agreements that will work together to introduce the Cyclone multi-role helicopter into Germany. The team collectively is offering a comprehensive solution for the requirements of the German Navy and Air Force. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.... Read more

FAA finalizes recurrent aircraft registration rule

FAA finalizes recurrent aircraft registration rule

19-Jul-2010Source: FAA

In an effort to create a more accurate aircraft registration database, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years and renewal every three years after that. The rule establishes specific expiration dates over a three-year period for all aircraft registered before Oct. 1, 2010, and requires... Read more

Sikorsky launches Project Firefly electric helicopter demonstrator

Sikorsky launches Project Firefly electric helicopter demonstrator

19-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft, announced today from the Farnborough International Air Show that it has developed an all-electric helicopter technology demonstrator. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The FireflyTM Technology Demonstration Aircraft will be unveiled on July 26 at the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) AirVenture exhibition... Read more

PW210 engine to power AgustaWestland AW169

PW210 engine to power AgustaWestland AW169

19-Jul-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

AgustaWestland selected the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 engine to power its new AW169 helicopter in the 4.5-ton class. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (UTX 66.22, +0.19, +0.29%)  company. “AgustaWestland is a long-time P&WC customer that has been at the forefront of helicopter design for decades,” said P&WC President John Saabas. “By selecting our... Read more

GE’s Health Monitoring System equips Ornge AW139s

GE’s Health Monitoring System equips Ornge AW139s

19-Jul-2010Source: GE Aviation

Ornge, which provides ground and air medical transport for the province of Ontario, Canada, has just received the first of 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters equipped with GE Aviation health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS). HUMS Web Services, which include GE’s (GE 14.61, +0.06, +0.41%)  artificial intelligence based Advanced Anomaly Detection (AAD) technology, automatically collects information... Read more

Russian Helicopters showcases product range at Farnborough 2010

Russian Helicopters showcases product range at Farnborough 2010

19-Jul-2010Source: Russian Helicopters

At the Farnborough International Airshow that took off today near London (Great Britain) Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-manufacturing holding presents its newest projects within the UIC Oboronprom display. Farnborough Airshow is considered one of the world’s largest and traditionally attracts key international aviation industry manufacturers showcasing their up-to-date achievements. Andrei Shibitov, COO Russian Helicopters, states, “Farnborough trade... Read more

AgustaWestland launches the AW169 – 4.5 tonne gross

AgustaWestland launches the AW169 – 4.5 tonne gross

19-Jul-2010Source: HeliHub.com

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is proud to unveil the AW169, a new generation multi-purpose twin engine light transport utility helicopter designed in response to the growing market demand for higher mission flexibility and multi-role capability in the 4.5 ton class. The AW169 has been designed to meet the current and anticipated stringent requirements of commercial... Read more

Bell CEO/President John Garrison launches Farnborough coverage

Bell CEO/President John Garrison launches Farnborough coverage

19-Jul-2010Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter is ready to take a stand on the global stage at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) July 19-25 in Hampshire, England, and we can’t wait to show the world what we have to offer in rotorcraft technology. The FIA is an ideal venue to showcase Bell’s innovative products and services. We will be... Read more

Sikorsky sees big orders over next 12-18 months

Sikorsky sees big orders over next 12-18 months

19-Jul-2010Source: Reuters

Sikorsky expects a significant first order this week (at the Farnborough Air Show) from a Middle Eastern country for Black Hawks – the same country will also buy S76D medium-twins... Read more

Sri Lankan AF re-launches commercial flights

Sri Lankan AF re-launches commercial flights

19-Jul-2010Source: The Island

Helitours, the domestic air service of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), will be relaunched today with state of the art facilities and a brand new look.... Read more

Australia requests 24 MH-60Rs

Australia requests 24 MH-60Rs

19-Jul-2010Source: DSCA

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of 24 MH-60R SEAHAWK Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.1 billion. The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of 24 MH-60R SEAHAWK Multi-Mission Helicopters, 60 T-700... Read more

South Australia contracts with Erickson Air Crane again

South Australia contracts with Erickson Air Crane again

19-Jul-2010Source: 9MSN

South Australia’s firefighting efforts will be boosted by an Erickson Air Crane this fire danger season.... Read more

Rebtech expands capability with growing NVG demand

Rebtech expands capability with growing NVG demand

19-Jul-2010Source: Rebtech

Night vision equipment and technology leader, REBTECH is expanding its capability and capacity as a result of a growing demand for night vision capable equipment and services both for the military and civil aircraft markets. The most active segments continue to be law enforcement and air medical aircraft. To meet the increasing demand, the company... Read more

Era and Priority 1 Air Rescue establish JV SAR training centre

Era and Priority 1 Air Rescue establish JV SAR training centre

17-Jul-2010Source: Era Helicopters

Era Helicopters and Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) announced today they have launched a joint Helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) Training School – the first ever established in North America solely dedicated to train commercial, law enforcement and foreign military aviation professionals and their aircrews in performing Helicopter SAR and HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Service). The... Read more

Eurocopter to manufacture Airbus A350 XWB doors in Donauwörth

Eurocopter to manufacture Airbus A350 XWB doors in Donauwörth

17-Jul-2010Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter’s collaboration with Airbus on the new A350 XWB long-haul airliner, took a new dimension yesterday in the signing of a major contract at the Eurocopter facility in Donauwörth. The number one helicopter manufacturer has been chosen to develop and manufacture the door systems for the most recent member of the Airbus fleet. The contract... Read more

AgustaWestland and Thales unveil Enhanced Airborne Surveillance and Control capability

AgustaWestland and Thales unveil Enhanced Airborne Surveillance and Control capability

17-Jul-2010Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Thales recently unveiled an enhanced Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) capability, at RNAS Yeovilton on 10th July during the Fleet Air Arm’s annual Air Day. The low cost, low risk capability builds upon the combat proven Sea King Mk7 ASaC Cerberus mission system and Searchwater 2000 radar, to provide enhanced... Read more

Bristow Group Announces FY2011 Q1 Release and Conference Call Schedule

Bristow Group Announces FY2011 Q1 Release and Conference Call Schedule

17-Jul-2010Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal year 2011 first quarter ended June 30, 2010, after the market closes on Wednesday, August 4. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, which will... Read more

LockMart joins Sikorsky to pursue USAF HH-60 Recap program

LockMart joins Sikorsky to pursue USAF HH-60 Recap program

17-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) will compete jointly for the contract to replace the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of combat search and rescue helicopters. The two companies signed a teaming agreement formalizing their intent to offer an advanced version of Sikorsky’s UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter... Read more

Portuguese AW101 fleet achieves combined 10,000 flying hours

Portuguese AW101 fleet achieves combined 10,000 flying hours

17-Jul-2010Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) on achieving the milestone of 10,000 flying hours with its AW101 medium/heavy three engine helicopter fleet whilst performing search and rescue and fishery protection duties. This achievement was celebrated last Friday at Montijo Air Base, where the Portuguese AW101 fleet is based. General Araújo, the... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments Adds Marketing Specialist

Mid-Continent Instruments Adds Marketing Specialist

17-Jul-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments have announced that Sheila Krehbiel has joined the company’s advertising and public relations department as marketing specialist. Krehbiel is responsible for assisting in various print and online marketing activities for the purpose of communicating the company brand, building customer trust and increasing market awareness. Primary duties include copywriting, editing, pre-press production of advertising... Read more

Dart Announces Certification of EC130 Cargo Swing Compatible Heli-Utility-Basket

Dart Announces Certification of EC130 Cargo Swing Compatible Heli-Utility-Basket

17-Jul-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and ANAC approval of their updated design Heli-Utility-Basket for the EC 130. The Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ is constructed of stainless steel with a high-gloss, white scratch-resistant finish.  A self-locking handle keeps valuables secure during flight.  The baskets... Read more

AVX Submits Proposal for Fly-Drive Vehicle to DARPA

AVX Submits Proposal for Fly-Drive Vehicle to DARPA

17-Jul-2010Source: AVX

AVX Aircraft Company has responded to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeking designs for a tactical fly-drive vehicle known as the Transformer (TX).  The DARPA stated objective of the program is “to demonstrate a four (4) person flyable/roadable vehicle that provides the warfighter terrain-independent mobility.  This presents... Read more

Much updated London Heliport now open for business

Much updated London Heliport now open for business

17-Jul-2010Source: PremiAir

The ultra modern new passenger terminal at The London Heliport in Battersea is now officially open for business – ahead of the Farnborough Air Show next week (July 19th to 25th), when many of the senior executives from the world’s leading aerospace companies will be using the heliport en route to and from the show.... Read more

United Rotorcraft Solutions supporting airborne law enforcement

United Rotorcraft Solutions supporting airborne law enforcement

17-Jul-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions

United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) continues to support airborne law enforcement with maintenance, modifications and equipment upgrades. For the DEA, URS has performed maintenance on AS350’s, Bell 407’s, Bell 412’s and MD 500’s, Night Vision Lighting Modifications on Bell 407’s and AS 350’s and avionics upgrades on Bell 407’s, AS350’s and MD500’s.  The Texas DPS brought... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD50 Static Inverter receives TSO certification

Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD50 Static Inverter receives TSO certification

17-Jul-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD50 500 VA Static Inverter, one in the company’s new line of True Blue Powerâ„¢ products, has received TSO-C73 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The MD50 static inverter is ideal for passengers requiring outlet electricity during flight,” said Tom Genovese, director of sales for Mid-Continent Instruments. “We are seeing a growing... Read more

Soloy receives EASA approval for AS350 SD1 engine conversion kit

Soloy receives EASA approval for AS350 SD1 engine conversion kit

17-Jul-2010Source: Soloy

Soloy Aviation Solutions recently received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Soloy FAA STC SR00805SE. EASA STC 10028758 was issued on June 14, 2010 allowing operators to convert their existing AS350BA helicopters to the Honeywell LTS101 power. “This approval opens the way for European operators of aircraft produced under DGAC TC No.... Read more

Era Training Center announces NVG training courses

Era Training Center announces NVG training courses

17-Jul-2010Source: Era Helicopters

Era Training Center LLC (ETC) announced today that it, along with Frasca International, has completed Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modification and visual database capability of their AS350 B2 Level 6 Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD).  ETC will begin offering NVG academic, FSTD and aircraft training courses in August 2010. Located at Lake Charles Regional Airport,... Read more

American Eurocopter’s AS350 Simulator Chosen for ALEA’s Advanced Tactical Flight Officer Course

American Eurocopter’s AS350 Simulator Chosen for ALEA’s Advanced Tactical Flight Officer Course

17-Jul-2010Source: American Eurocopter

At the Airborne Law Enforcement Association Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona, American Eurocopter and ALEA announced that American Eurocopter’s new AS350 flight and mission training simulator will be used for ALEA’s Advanced Tactical Flight Officer training course. The course will be presented by ALEA staff at American Eurocopter’s Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. American... Read more

Elbit Systems introduces new CockpitNGâ„¢ based on 22 inch display

Elbit Systems introduces new CockpitNGâ„¢ based on 22 inch display

17-Jul-2010Source: Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) will launch CockpitNGâ„¢ the next generation cockpit for fighter aircraft, helicopters, trainers and airlifters at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010 (Hall 1, booth C14) from July 19-25. Elbit Systems CockpitNGâ„¢ is based on a smart central large area display (LAD) which includes all avionic components in one suite.  The display... Read more

Eurocopter to highlight its UK market leadership at Farnborough 2010

Eurocopter to highlight its UK market leadership at Farnborough 2010

17-Jul-2010Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter and its Eurocopter UK Ltd. subsidiary are represented on the Farnborough exhibit stand of parent company EADS (Booth G12, Hall 4), where an EC135 for the West Midlands Police is to be officially handed over to the customer on July 19. Today, Eurocopter products are vital for the functioning of the United Kingdom, with... Read more

Buying and selling parts is easier and free with fipart

Buying and selling parts is easier and free with fipart

17-Jul-2010Source: fipart

fipart has launched a new campaign to increase awareness of its free membership. The campaign aims to highlight the most important functions that can be used for free by companies of all sizes. “A lot of people don’t realize that free membership covers most of the core processes an aviation professional handles on a daily... Read more

Register Update – South Africa – June 2010

Register Update – South Africa – June 2010

16-Jul-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

HAI to Exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow July 19-25

HAI to Exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow July 19-25

16-Jul-2010Source: HAI

HAI will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England from July 19-25. Stop by Booth Number: Hall 2/B27 and meet HAI President, Matt Zuccaro; Manager of Advertising & Exhibit Sales, Lisa Henderson; and Membership Assistant, Mandy Stahl.... Read more

Australian Army Iroquois choppers become national treasures

Australian Army Iroquois choppers become national treasures

16-Jul-2010Source: Australian Military

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Materiel and Science announced today in Townsville that a squadron of Army helicopters will soon be dispatched to towns across the nation. Mr Combet said a squadron of 11 Iroquois helicopters, which graced our skies for more than four decades, would be made local tourist attractions in Townsville and eight... Read more

Terma to protect Polish helicopters

Terma to protect Polish helicopters

16-Jul-2010Source: Terma

This week, Terma signed a contract with the Polish Defense for the supply of self-protection equipment for 22 Polish helicopters. In many ways, the contract with a total value of a three-digit million figure is a milestone. To date, this is the largest contract on self-protection equipment which Terma has entered into. Further, it is... Read more

Register Update – Japan – June 2010

Register Update – Japan – June 2010

15-Jul-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

Osprey Returning to EAA’s AirVenture

Osprey Returning to EAA’s AirVenture

15-Jul-2010Source: EAA

For the second time in three years, the CV-22 “Osprey” – one of the most unique aircraft flown by the U.S. military – is scheduled to appear at EAA AirVenture. The CV-22, an Air Force-modified version of the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, is the world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft. It is able to serve... Read more

Register Update – Australia – June 2010

Register Update – Australia – June 2010

14-Jul-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

FAA urges everyone to get ready for ADS-B

FAA urges everyone to get ready for ADS-B

14-Jul-2010Source: FAA

Greater efficiency and improved situational awareness – that’s what ADS-B promises to provide for aircraft operating in the national airspace system (NAS). With several airport areas already operating with ADS-B capability, as well as a recently published rule on performance requirements, those objectives are becoming a reality. What do these changes mean to general aviation,... Read more

Register Update – Austria – June 2010

Register Update – Austria – June 2010

14-Jul-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

Becker Helicopters launch new website

Becker Helicopters launch new website

13-Jul-2010Source: HeliHub.com

Australian operator Becker Helicopters have recently launched a new website at http://www.beckerhelicopters.com/ .  The photos on the home page provide a bright style to the site, although they take an age to load up.  Additionally, the photo area has been poorly designed – the bigger screen you have, the proportionately smaller the photo area becomes... Read more

HAI to Exhibit at ALEA Annual Conference and Exposition July 14-17

HAI to Exhibit at ALEA Annual Conference and Exposition July 14-17

13-Jul-2010Source: HAI

HAI will be exhibiting at the 2010 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Annual Conference and Exposition in Tucson, Arizona from July 14-17. Stop by booth 2010 and meet HAI Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary, Ed DiCampli; Director of Membership, Annette Duplinsky; and Advertising & Exhibit Sales Assistant, Maggie DeCampo.... Read more

Register Update – Norway – June 2010

Register Update – Norway – June 2010

13-Jul-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

Tunisia requests refurbishment of 12 Sea Hawks

Tunisia requests refurbishment of 12 Sea Hawks

12-Jul-2010Source: DSCA

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 30 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for the refurbishment of 12 SH-60F Multi-Mission Utility Helicopters, being provided as Excess Defense Articles, and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $282 million. The Government of Tunisia has requested a possible... Read more

Wings, Wheels & Rotors EXPO 2010 Los Alamitos, CA, Sunday 24 October

Wings, Wheels & Rotors EXPO 2010 Los Alamitos, CA, Sunday 24 October

12-Jul-2010Source: Wings Wheels & Rotors

WWRE 2010 is an open house and family event sponsored by the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce and the California National Guard’s Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB). All the activities will take place on the flightline on Los Alamitos Army Airfield (KSLI). Los Alamitos Army Airfield is the last remaining military airfield in the... Read more

First helicopter installation of Avidyne’s EX600 MFD completed

First helicopter installation of Avidyne’s EX600 MFD completed

12-Jul-2010Source: Avidyne

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight decks, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced that Vista Aviation of Pacoima, California, has completed the first helicopter installation of the Avidyne EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD).  The installation was completed in a Eurocopter A-Star 350B and approved under a FAA Form 337. “We have... Read more

Eurocopter Rotor – June/July 2010 edition

Eurocopter Rotor – June/July 2010 edition

10-Jul-2010Source: Eurocopter

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Sloane Helicopters add AW109E Power to Mallorca fleet

Sloane Helicopters add AW109E Power to Mallorca fleet

9-Jul-2010Source: Sloane Helicopters

Sloane Helicopters, who have been operating helicopters in Mallorca since 1995, are pleased to announce that they have added a new Agusta A109E helicopter to their fleet based at Palma. The five million euro Agusta is a new generation, eight seat helicopter that is the fastest helicopter in its class and is the best selling... Read more

Aspen Avionics Achieves Certification for Class III Primary Flight Display

Aspen Avionics Achieves Certification for Class III Primary Flight Display

9-Jul-2010Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics have announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorization for the Evolution EFD1000C3 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) for Class III aircraft. The already robust Evolution Software now meets the Level B assurance levels required for FAR Part 23 Class III aircraft, making the increased safety, reliability and... Read more

Piasecki and Carnegie Mellon Demonstrate Autonomous Helicopter Collision Avoidance & Landing Zone Selection System

Piasecki and Carnegie Mellon Demonstrate Autonomous Helicopter Collision Avoidance & Landing Zone Selection System

9-Jul-2010Source: Piasecki

Piasecki Aircraft Corp. and Carnegie Mellon University have developed and flight demonstrated a navigation/sensor system that enables full-size, autonomous helicopters to fly at low altitude while avoiding obstacles; evaluate and select suitable landing sites in unmapped terrain; and land safely using a self-generated approach path. Autonomous flight at low altitude and landing zone evaluation/selection is... Read more

Register Update – South Africa – May 2010

Register Update – South Africa – May 2010

9-Jul-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

EMS Aviation FLEETâ„¢ tracking system leads rescuers to birds caught in GoM oil spill

EMS Aviation FLEETâ„¢ tracking system leads rescuers to birds caught in GoM oil spill

9-Jul-2010Source: EMS Aviation

EMS Aviation, a division of mobile connectivity leader EMS Technologies, Inc., announced today that its FLEET tracking system is being used by Florida-based Heliworks Inc. to help rescue birds endangered by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Contracted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to search for affected birds and lead rescuers... Read more

URS continues NVG lighting modifications for EMS operators

URS continues NVG lighting modifications for EMS operators

8-Jul-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions

Recently and over the past few years, United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has performed numerous Night Vision Lighting conversions fleet wide for multiple EMS operators. Utilizing the FAA approved modifications developed and owned by URS and partner Ahlers Aerospace; these conversions have been performed in various locations throughout the U.S. for the convenience of the customer.... Read more

Dart Announces Brazilian Approval of AS350/EC130 auxiliary fuel tank

Dart Announces Brazilian Approval of AS350/EC130 auxiliary fuel tank

8-Jul-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services announces that the Brazilian approval for the Auxiliary Fuel Tank has been reissued in the name of their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd, and that DART has added this STC to their manufacturer’s approval.  DART has also obtained ANAC approval for the addition of the EC130B4 to the Brazilian STC; previously, only... Read more

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