12-Apr-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
12-Apr-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
12-Apr-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-Apr-2010Source: Primeiraedicao
Bell 407 and Eurocopter AS350 said to be the short list... Read more
11-Apr-2010Source: Europasur
The new route linking Ceuta and Algeciras will be officially opened by Spanish Development Minister José Blanco... Read more
11-Apr-2010Source: Daily Express
Harusmas Managing Director Abdul Rahman Khan said “For now, we are looking at the small and medium industry for modification and customisation of automotive parts. We are also looking at marine boats and water tanks. ….. We’ll be going into aerospace, specifically helicopter parts”.... Read more
11-Apr-2010Source: CBC
Oil companies operating in Newfoundland and Labrador say they won’t be able to fully comply with orders to improve offshore helicopter safety until late 2010... Read more
11-Apr-2010Source: New York Post
The fact that there’s now a single site in Manhattan for tourist-helicopter flights is a big part of why a bad problem is a whole lot worse,” said state Sen. Daniel Squadron (D-Brooklyn), who said his staff arrived at work Monday to find 50 e-mail complaints about chopper noise.... Read more
11-Apr-2010Source: Times of India
Fifty-three farmers are claiming land compensation for about 40 acres land allotted to Tata Advanced Systems, but the Ranga Reddy district officials claim they are ineligible.... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: FAA
FORT WORTH – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to assess a $260,000 civil penalty against ERA Helicopters Inc., of Lake Charles, LA, for failing to perform test flights and other required checks before returning an aircraft to passenger service. The FAA alleges that in February 2009, ERA replaced a part known as a... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is unveiling its new MFD6203 moving map concept at the AERO2010. The MFD6203 concept is a new, state-of-the art moving map system in the common 160mm panel-mount format that provides a sophisticated moving map solution for VFR flight. Optimal situational awareness is achieved  through various overlay functions like terrain, weather or traffic information.... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: BAE Systems
BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) has been declared by the U.S. Navy ready to enter production. The decision, known as “Milestone C,” signifies that the APKWS development program has met its objectives and the system is ready to be deployed. The system will now enter low-rate initial production, with the first systems... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: US Navy
During a routine test flight, a MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) supported its first drug interdiction with USS McInerney (FFG 8) and a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (USCG LEDET) Apr. 3. McInerney launched one of its two embarked Fire Scout’s to test different functions and settings when... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: EraMED
EraMED LLC and LifeFlight of Maine announced today the renewal of their contract naming EraMED as LifeFlight of Maine’s provider of aviation management services. The two companies have worked together providing air emergency medical services since July 1998. LifeFlight of Maine owns two Agusta 109E helicopters; one based at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston,... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
The Antonov 225, the world’s largest aircraft, will transport the building, the Canadian Helicopters choppers, and a variety of smaller cargo to Kabul for the U.S. Armed Forces just as easily.... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: Manawatu Standard
The building is split into two hangar areas for 13 new helicopters, eight NH90 medium utility helicopters and five A109 light utility helicopters, which are worth about $900m.... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Ness Technologies
Ness Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ and TASE: NSTC), a global provider of IT services and solutions, today announced a multi-million dollar contract with a Latin American government, to install a command and control system in military helicopters and ground command posts. This is an additional contract following the contract announced by Ness in June 2009, through... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today announced a long-term collaboration agreement with FlightSafety International (FlightSafety) to expand the company’s global training network capability and enhance the customer training experience for all P&WC customers around the world. P&WC customers and employees alike will have access to FlightSafety’s world-class learning facilities and a strong technology-based training curriculum... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Indra
Indra, with the support of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism along with the Ministry of Defence, started up an R&D project to develop an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) of rotary wings and with dual character, either for civil or defence fields. The system will be launched in 2012 and will be one of... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: EMS Aviation
EMS Technologies Inc., announced today that its newly formed business unit EMS Aviation (Booth 611) will present an expanded product line to customers and dealers at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) convention April 7-10. EMS Aviation, formerly EMS Formation, EMS Sky Connect and EMS SATCOM, offers a broad range of in-flight voice communications and networking... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Courier Post
Boeing began its search in October and decided to move into the former Millville Jet Center site at the airport before Thanksgiving. The company began modifying CH-47 F Chinook helicopters for the Army in January, and delivered its first one this week... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation
Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation Services (CCPT) was pleased to welcome 2 members of the Rotary International Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program today at our Roanoke base. The Rotary Foundation’s GSE Program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: PHI
Official filing states on Form 8-K – Change in Directors or Principal Officers Item 5.02(c) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Effective April 1, 2010, PHI, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Lance F. Bospflug, 55, as President. He will continue to report to Mr.... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: DefPro
Quote “The report referred to by the daily press does not reflect the actual status and, respectively, the actual contractual background”... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Queensland Times
AS thousands of Easter Monday Funday visitors jostled for a good car park, a small percentage opted to ditch the roadside in favour of a nice spot on the grass near the city’s helipad.... Read more
9-Apr-2010
In Sao Paulo’s urban sprawl, 6 million vehicles compete for every meter of roadway, a further 6 million get around in a subway system apparently designed for a much smaller city, and in the air, the rich have adopted helicopters to slash commute times to just a few minutes... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Royal Air Force
The Kandahar Air Wing of the Afghanistan National Air Corps has come on leaps and bounds since its arrival in October 2009. Now there are 572 personnel established on the wing, including experienced pilots, trainee pilots, engineers, logistics and admin. Wednesday and Sundays are official training days when taskings are concentrated on developing the combat... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Texas Aviation Services
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for over 39 years in helicopter and aircraft services, along with its in-country partner Sierra Aeronautica, announced today the outlook for 2010 deliveries into Brazil. The year 2009 was yet another monumental year for Texas Aviation Services and Sierra Aeronautica. Together, exclusive teaming arrangements were reassigned, record deliveries were... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is once again looking forward to attending and exhibiting at the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) Conference and Expo, April 11-13, 2010 in Quebec City. SkyTrac is a proud Associate Member of HAC, and this will be SkyTrac’s 6th year attending the conference. SkyTrac has continued to add client driven products, services and... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Gazette Live
Wayne Birbeck had been working on a trial basis for two weeks for Where On Earth when he dishonestly took 100 collection bags belonging to the Great North Air Ambulance.... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Cubic
Cubic Defense Applications, Inc., the defense systems unit of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), announced today that it has formed an Executive Advisory Board composed of leading defense, intelligence, counterterrorism, industry and retired flag officers to help the company evaluate strategic growth opportunities, enter new markets, and assess technology investments. The Executive Advisory Board members include:... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Osthessen News
The city of Langenselbold has become the latest link in Germany’s helicopter rescue network... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent’s cutting-edge lithium battery, the MD835 Emergency Power Supply, recently received TSO certification from the FAA. Rigorous RTCA DO-160 environmental testing and DO-311 testing for Rechargeable Lithium Systems was conducted to receive TSO approval. “The MD835 features Lithium NanophosphateTM technology, something never-before used in an emergency power supply. We are excited to bring this advancement... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Buxton Advertiser
From April 1, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) increased its flying hours from ten to 12 hours, and then from mid-May the hours will extend even further to 14 hours cover.... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Press & Journal
Accident referred to is in HeliHub.com database here – 01-Apr-09 G-REDL Eurocopter AS332 11m E of Peterhead, UK... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: The National
Falcon has opened a Dh3 million (US$817,000) private heliport and terminal next to Marina Mall to cater for corporate clients and Abu Dhabi’s growing tourism industry.... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: DNA Info
The changes at the Air Pegasus Heliport, located near 30th Street, bring to a close more than a decade of wrangling among West Side residents and park advocates over noise problems and having the heliport in Hudson River Park.... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Texas Aviation Services
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for over 39 years in helicopter and aircraft services, along with its in-country partner Sierra Aeronautica, announced today the outlook for 2010 deliveries into Brazil. The year 2009 was yet another monumental year for Texas Aviation Services and Sierra Aeronautica. Together, exclusive teaming arrangements were reassigned, record deliveries were... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Reed Exhibitions
AgustaWestland and EADS’s Defence and Security division are the latest big names from the helicopter industry to sign up for Helitech 2010, which is taking place, at Airport Cascais near Estoril in Portugal from 5 – 7 October. As one of the industry’s key players, AgustaWestland is a powerful addition to the exhibition floor as... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility has announced an upgrade to its Guardian Mapping, Enhanced and Premium Editions to help its customers get the most out of their Guardian Mapping. This upgrade is automatic for all customers who currently subscribe to these mapping services and will reduce bandwidth use by 90 percent. The upgrades to the Enhanced Edition will... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has named Maria Della Posta Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing. Keyvan Fard, who previously held the position, will focus his efforts on developing growth opportunities in key markets for P&WC. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. Prior to assuming her new role Della Posta was... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
Accident referred to occurred 14-Aug-09 C-GTKE Bell B212 between Lillooet and Lytton, Canada – see HeliHub.com data page... Read more
7-Apr-2010
Although subject to planning permission for a new supermarket, the future of Penzance HP is all but sealed and operator British International ponders whether to move operations to Newquay or Lands End... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract is now fully operational just six months after contract award and a whole 12 months earlier than originally planned. In the six months since contract award AgustaWestland has moved from being a supplier to a capability provider, enabling the... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Prensa Latina
With 31 cooperation contracts signed during Putin’s visit, Russia used the event to deliver four Mi-17s... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Veritair
Arrangements and charges in respect to use of Cardiff Heliport over period 30 September 2010 – 4 October 2010 All movements strictly PPR Operational Hours & Handling Fees   – Cardiff Heliport (charges are per aircraft) Thu 30 Sep 0800-1800 landing fees only as incurred (see below) plus £50 per movement Fri 1 Oct 0700-2000 landing... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] hit the target in two tests featuring DAGR guided rockets launched from an airborne OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter. This is the fourth aircraft DAGR has fired from in the past year—prior platforms include the AH-64D Apache and the AH-6 Little Bird. Two DAGRs were launched from the OH-58D Kiowa in airborne... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today issued updated guidance on the use of unmanned aircraft, following recent legislative changes. The advice includes the new regulations affecting small, unmanned aircraft used for surveillance work. Small, unmanned aircraft are increasingly being used for commercial aerial work such as surveillance and data gathering, as well as... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Corydon Times
The helicopter and crew came to let hospital staff and others get a look at the new helicopter. After three years of planning and development, Mercy Medical Center Des Moines took delivery of the $5.3 million Bell 429 on March 24.... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: BBC
The 16 men who died when a Super Puma helicopter crashed into the North Sea have been remembered on the first anniversary of the tragedy.... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Tahlequah Daily Press
Refers to accident of Robinson R22 N3234G at Tahlequah, OK – see HeliHub.com page for this accident... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Royal Navy
Mr Quentin Davies MP, (the Minister for Defence Equipment and Support) took time out from an extremely hectic schedule, which included a visit to AgustaWestlands aircraft factory in Yeovil, to receive a Command update from Captain Jon Pentreath RN, CO Commando Helicopter Force on the Force’s current operations in Afghanistan. The main purpose of the... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), currently supporting some Latin American customers, has taken steps to expand their business in that region. At February’s HAI Hel-Expo, URS introduced their recently appointed Director of New Business Development, Mr. Luis Vargas, whose present focus is Latin America. Luis holds an MBA with concentration in international business and entrepreneurship, a... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Guardian Mobility
Here at Guardian Mobility we have recently appointed a new Director of Products and Services, Aurel Serghi. This position includes product management responsibilities as well as managing services such as technical support, consulting services and customer support (currently Aurel is also the voice of Guardian Mobility ). Aurel has just what the company’s been looking... Read more
7-Apr-2010
DRF flew its 10,000th mission from Dresden after taking over management of the base on 1st January 2002... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: FlightGlobal
A new glass cockpit option for the MD500 is nearing FAA certification, expected by the end of this month, following first flight of the new configuration at United Rotorcraft Solutions facility in Texas... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Mike King has been promoted to Director, Business Development. Mike joined FlightSafety in 1990 and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since then. He most recently served as Manager of FlightSafety’s Learning Centers in Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, St. Louis and Memphis. Angela Gremard has... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Novinite
Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry intends to alter the scope of some its of weapon purchases because of a shortage of money, Defense Minister Angelov has announced.... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Eurocopter
Christian Gras has been named within the Eurocopter Group as Executive Vice President, Customers and will be reporting directly to Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling. In this function, he will be a member of the Eurocopter Executive Committee. After having begun his career as Product Engineer with the helicopters Division of Aerospatiale (an EADS predecessor), Christian... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Helifab has received Brazilian approval of their Baggage Door Actuator for the 212 / 412 / 412EP models of aircraft. FAA approval has been previously received. The actuator holds the baggage door open to facilitate loading and unloading. This installation replaces a brass chain... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: UK Ministry of Defence
Defence Estates (DE) is overseeing an important project to build bespoke new facilities for the four Sea King helicopter squadrons based at the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose in Cornwall. Construction work is well underway on the first of two new buildings at the base, which will co-locate key engineering and maintenance areas with... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corp. has presented a $100,000 pledge to MedEvac Foundation InternationalTM, as part of its continuing commitment to advance air-medical safety through greater research and education, while also supporting the organization’s valuable charitable endeavors. “The research and education of air-medical transport programs is an essential component of Air Methods Corporation’s commitment to safe, quality... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Bulgarian Border Police has taken delivery of its first AW109 Power light twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at Sofia Airport today in the presence of Representatives of the Bulgarian Government. This helicopter will provide a reliable air surveillance capability on the outer EU... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Rotorblatt
With UAV use only just started in Lower Saxony, there is already some confusion regarding the use of a small drone helicopter by the police.... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: 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 signing of a Service Center Agreement with Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), based in Chicago, Illinois and Farnborough, United Kingdom. As per the terms of the four-year agreement, Vector provides JSSI and... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Eurocopter Canada
Fort Erie, Ontario –Eurocopter Canada (ECL) is pleased to announce the sale of three EC130 B4 single-engine helicopters to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for forest fire management work and utility missions across Canada’s second largest province. With the delivery of the three new helicopters from the ECL facility in Fort Erie, the ministry... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Helicopter Support
Helicopter Support, Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, today announced that its Services Division has won the FAA Diamond Certificate of Excellence award for the fourth year in a row. This coveted award is given to employers with 100 percent employee participation in a FAA-approved aviation maintenance training program. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: HAI
HAI’s Operator Safety Award annually recognizes operating members for safe operations during the previous year. HAI provides one engraved commemorative plaque and year-date medallion at no cost to first time recipients who qualify. Members who renew their membership to the Operator Safety Award will receive a 2009 year medallion to place on their plaques. Applicants... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Wenatchee World
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Harum and Commissioner Doug England are sparring over the value of the county-owned choppers used by the sheriff’s office after England said he may try to eliminate funding for the helicopters in next year’s budget.... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Frasca
Frasca International has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 7 qualification on its 206B Flight Training Device (FTD) installed at FlightSafety International’s (FSI) Learning Center in Lafayette, LA. This is the highest level of qualification for Flight Training Devices and only the second FTD qualified to the Level 7 standard, the first being Frasca’s AS350... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it has obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of its automated flight following and satellite communications equipment on the AgustaWestland AB/AW139 helicopter. ‘The AW139 is a new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all medium twins are measured. Designed with inherent multi-role... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation today announced that its subsidiary, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation (KIT), has completed the previously announced acquisition of Allied Bearings Supply Company (Allied) of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The transaction closed earlier today, and Allied is now part of Kaman’s Industrial Distribution Segment. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Allied, founded in 1934, is a... Read more
5-Apr-2010Source: Pilatus Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce its partnership with PZL Swidnik S.A. for the assembly of PC-12 fuselage and wing cells. Following in-depth and extremely detailed assessments of various suppliers, Pilatus is confident that PZL Swidnik S.A. will prove to be a partner capable of meeting the highest standards of quality, and one with... Read more
5-Apr-2010Source: Tribune India
The maiden test flight of the 5.5-tonne attack chopper, a derivative version of Banagalore-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) flagship product Dhruv– on March 29 was termed by pilots who flew it as “very goodâ€.... Read more
