18-Feb-2010Source: Merseyside Police
Thermal imaging technology has been used for the first time on the Force’s ‘drone’ or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to make an arrest. Two men suspected of stealing a Renault Clio in Bootle were tracked by the UAV, which is a remote-controlled aerial camera operated by a police officer on the ground, and after fleeing... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Standard
A mini- debate broke out Tuesday at the Weber County Commission meeting over the legality of granting a temporary zoning exemption to Diamond Peaks Heli-Ski Adventures in Ogden Valley.... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: London Evening Standard
Defence group Cobham has won a contract to make components for US army helicopters, helping its American expansion plans.... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Westchester County
The Westchester County PD (NY) will be hosting and sponsoring a Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) Course and an Advanced Thermal Imaging Course the week of March 22, 2010. The Tactical Flight Officer Course, instructed by Jack Schonely (LAPD), will be Monday – Wednesday (mid-day). The program will start with the Suspect Tactics and Perimeter Containment Course... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Air Comm
For many helicopter operators, warmer weather is just around the corner, and with it comes air conditioner maintenance. Air Comm Corporation is offering special pricing on a new Air Conditioner Servicing Kit designed to streamline the seasonal start-up maintenance process. Regularly priced at $849, kits will be sold for $775 during Heli-Expo 2010, Feb. 21-23. ... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: ABC
The North Queensland Rescue Helicopter Service was operating a search and rescue service in the region, but in November last year it relinquished its aircraft because it failed to meet State Government guidelines.... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: WA Today
The two Robinson R22s were reported in HeliHub.com here:- 05-May-09 VH-PHT Robinson R22 Springvale station north of Halls Creek, Australia (1F) 05-May-09 VH-HCB Robinson R22 Springvale station north of Halls Creek, Australia (1F)... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: The Province
A heli-skiing company is suing the Vancouver Olympic Committee and the police over restrictive security procedures that it says has resulted in job layoffs and the suspension of operations.... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today unveiled a web shop with a range of new features and benefits, including 24-hour online ordering for all helicopter parts and accessories. The shop is set up to provide users with customized recommendations for accessories, based on aircraft and product search results, and accommodates customer wish lists. Visitors may access... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: BDN Aerospace Marketing
Despite an overall industry decline, 83 percent of helicopter trade show exhibitors plan to attend the same number or more shows this year — and 70 percent are maintaining or increasing their spending per show. These findings come from a recent BDN Aerospace Marketing survey about trade show participation and effectiveness. Full survey results, including... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Air Comm
Air Comm Corporation this week is unveiling a smart technology, digital climate control system for a helicopter. Demonstrations of the system will be ongoing in the Air Comm Exhibit 2817, where representatives will be available to answer questions, throughout Heli-Expo 2010, Feb. 21-23. The first 25 people to visit Air Comm’s booth to test the... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Donaldson
Demand continues to climb for Donaldson’s newly certified, high-performance engine Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) for the AgustaWestland AW139 series helicopter. Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has designed and delivered more than 3,000 barrier filter systems internationally and now adds the AW139, the only available engine protection system of... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Uniflight
Uniflight, LLC, a leading Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility (CSF) and American Eurocopter Customer Service Center, has launched new operations to serve fleet operators in the Northeastern United States from its location at Reading Regional Airport (RDG). A division of Uniflight, LLC, the new operations will do business as “Uniflight Northeast.†The location in Reading... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Dean Loucks
Pilots looking to make a personal or professional statement with their helicopter, plane-or any other toy–need look no further than the Heli-Expo in Houston. Renowned painter Dean Loucks will display ways to “Bling Your Bird” at the Heli-Expo, February 20-23 as the exemplary paint scheme for this prestigious brand. When Loucks purchased his own Enstrom... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Dean Loucks
Pilots looking to make a personal or professional statement with their helicopter, plane-or any other toy–need look no further than the Heli-Expo in Houston. Renowned painter Dean Loucks will display ways to “Bling Your Bird” at the Heli-Expo, February 20-23 as the exemplary paint scheme for this prestigious brand. When Loucks purchased his own Enstrom... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies of Victoria, B.C. is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at the upcoming Helicopter Association International Convention in Houston, Texas from February 21 to the 23rd, 2010. On display will be a full range of products and services offered by Latitude including the new IONode 100 supported by the web-based Air Tanker... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: AllAfrica
The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) have received five MI-35 tactical helicopters from Ethiopia. The helicopters arrived in Nyala, South Darfur, with 15 pilots and crew members onboard.... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: AIN
Incident referred to reported in HeliHub.com here 14-Feb-10 N127TS Eurocopter EC135 Cave Creek, US-Arizona (5F)... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International introduces an enhanced version of its VITAL X Visual System designed specifically for use in helicopter training programs and simulators. “FlightSafety will be demonstrating the enhanced VITAL X visual system during Heli-Expo 2010 in Houston, Texas from February 21-23. Attendees will be able to view newly created high resolution scenes developed specifically for... Read more
18-Feb-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched its own page on the Twitter social media Web site, reaching out to a broader audience to provide information on company news, products and services. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Sikorsky’s new Twitter page can be found by visiting http://twitter.com/SikorskyAircrft The page also can be accessed... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Scoop
The first of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s five new A109 helicopters has taken to the air in Italy.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Air Comm
Air Comm Corporation will introduce its Customer Support On Demandâ„¢ program to the international helicopter community during Heli-Expo 2010, Feb. 21-23. Visit company representatives in Exhibit 2817. Air Comm Corp. is a privately held company that develops environmental control systems and provides mission-critical components and engineering solutions for military and commercial aerospace customers. On Demand... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: ABC
The Premier David Bartlett and his deputy Lara Giddings yesterday promised $36 million over four years to fund a helicopter for the ambulance service... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Lassen County Times
Mountain Lifeflight’s newest aircraft, an AStar 350 B3 helicopter, Mountain Lifeflight 5 went into service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, bringing its first patient to Banner Lassen Medical Center.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Lassen County Times
Mountain Lifeflight’s newest aircraft, an AStar 350 B3 helicopter, Mountain Lifeflight 5 went into service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, bringing its first patient to Banner Lassen Medical Center.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: America's Most Wanted
This follows an incident where Aviation Sergeant Don Childs safely landed his Bell 407 after being shot seven times (see HeliHub.com accident report)... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Brahmand
AgustaWestland said it would be able to deliver the 12 VVIP choppers to the Indian Air Force within four years of signing the contract.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: This is the West Country
MP David Laws today welcomed a commitment from Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth to look at the potential for AgustaWestland to work with Boeing on the new order for 22 Chinook helicopters.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Donaldson
Criminals cringe and citizens cheer the sound of police helicopters overhead, fighting crime from the Arizona skies. Airborne law enforcers from several agencies in that southwestern U.S. state have benefitted from installing high-performance Inlet Barrier Filters (IBFs) designed by Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI). Longtime law enforcement agency... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Globe and Mail
There is one more twist in the seemingly never-ending saga of the replacement of Canada’s Sea King helicopters.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Globe and Mail
There is one more twist in the seemingly never-ending saga of the replacement of Canada’s Sea King helicopters.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Press Trust of India
Russia has brought three of its Kamov-226 light multi-purpose helicopters to join trials in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir for the Indian armed forces’ requirement for 197 such choppers. “We have brought the Ka-226 helicopters for the high altitude trials that are going on at present. We are competing in the bids against... Read more
17-Feb-2010
Azerbaijani operator SW Helicopter Services have purchased one VIP and three transport Mi-171 helicopters, produced by JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant... Read more
17-Feb-2010
Azerbaijani operator SW Helicopter Services have purchased one VIP and three transport Mi-171 helicopters, produced by JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: CBC
The Manitoba government has agreed to pony up extra money to cover any operational cost increases associated with the chopper, according to Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz, who revealed the latest development to reporters Tuesday afternoon Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2010/02/16/mb-police-helicopter-funding-winnipeg.html#ixzz0flsWk5tq... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter CEO John L. Garrison will brief the media on the world’s newest helicopter, Bell’s 429, as well as the company’s 2009 performance, 2010 plans, current aircraft programs and planned Heli-Expo 2010 activities during a press conference starting at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. The press conference is likely to be the only... Read more
17-Feb-2010
Eurocopter said Tuesday it was bidding for Indian military contracts worth up to eight billion dollars, including a deal scrapped in 2007 after it was awarded to the European helicopter maker.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Sudan Tribune
The Ethiopian government today said that a tactical aviation unit comprising of five helicopters has headed to Sudan’s Darfur region to join the badly-needing African Union and UN peacekeeping operation in Darfur (UNAMID).... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) — now the industry’s No. 1 provider of helicopter accessories — continues to build its product line, partnerships and plans for future growth. Some of its newest products — from moving maps to life rafts in quarter doors — will be on display in Exhibit 1045 during Heli-Expo, Feb. 21-23 in... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s heavy-duty family of helicopters, the AS332 Super Puma/AS532 Cougar and their latest-generation derivatives, the EC225/EC725, have accumulated a total of four million flight hours in service. To date, 740 civil and military variants of this product family are in service with customers around the world, mostly serving in offshore oil and gas services in... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the award-winning Evolution Flight Display System, announces the approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Aspen EFD1000H into the Bell 206 and Bell 407 model helicopters. This STC was developed in partnership with Keystone Helicopters. The EFD1000H is the latest addition to the Evolution Flight Display... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Business Standard
Government-owned helicopter company Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL) is looking towards various tourism and pilgrimage destinations across the country to increase its revenue.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Texas Aviation Services
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for more than 39 years in rotor-wing completion and maintenance services, will be displaying a new AS-350B2 at the 2010 Heli-Expo in Houston, Texas. The AS-350B2 was customized by TAS in late 2009 for Patrol, Search and Rescue, Domestic and Wildlife Animal Preservation and the customer’s inter-company support. The... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Eastern Atlantic Helicopters
As many of the world’s helicopter OEMs are scrambling to recover from cancelled and declining orders, Eastern Atlantic Helicopters Ltd is closing the books on its best year ever. The company delivered 19 helicopters and logged sales of $25 million in 2009. With offices in England and the U.S., Eastern Atlantic specializes in sales of... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac is pleased to announce that it was selected by Dubai based Aerospace Consortium FZE to supply SatCom/flight following solutions for Aerospace’s fleet of Boeing-747, Ilyushin-76, Antonov-26, Antonov-72, Anotonov-74, MI 8T, MI 8MTV, Kamov 32, and Bell 412. Aerospace Consortium works in aid and emergency relief programs, as well as in quick relief disaster situations... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
For the first time in US–Russian “helicopter†relationship history, two Russian chief designers for Kamov and Mil, managed by the Russian Helicopters holding company, will present the Ka-32A11BC and the Mi-171 models to American audiences. The event will take place during the HAI, Heli-Expo 2010 in Houston, Texas, February 21-23. Presentations of the Russian rotary-wing... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), Heli-Expo Booth #1617, will display a customised Air Medical Bell 407 one of two they completed for HALO-Flight of Corpus Christi. URS will also have on display an MD500 panel they modified with the Sagem ICDS-8 cockpit display. The 407 is configured with Chelton’s synthetic EFIS, provisions for Chelton Auto Pilot,... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), Heli-Expo Booth #1617, will display a customised Air Medical Bell 407 one of two they completed for HALO-Flight of Corpus Christi. URS will also have on display an MD500 panel they modified with the Sagem ICDS-8 cockpit display. The 407 is configured with Chelton’s synthetic EFIS, provisions for Chelton Auto Pilot,... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Tata Sons have signed a Shareholders’ Agreement for the formation of an Indian joint venture company which will establish in India a final assembly line for the AW119 helicopter for the worldwide market. The agreement was signed in New Delhi today by Mr. Giuseppe Orsi, CEO, AgustaWestland and Mr. Ratan... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
World leader helicopter engine manufacturer, Turbomeca, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Indian operations. Satish Kirtikar has taken up the position of Managing Director at Turbomeca India Engines Pvt. Ltd with immediate effect and comes to Turbomeca with considerable experience of both the Original Equipment and Aftermarket business,... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the award of a contract by the Bangladesh Navy for two AW109 Power maritime helicopters. The helicopters will be used for a wide range of naval missions including search and rescue, economic zone protection, surface surveillance and maritime security. The aircraft will be delivered in 2011 and... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group), world leader in the manufacture of helicopter turbines, inaugurates its new site, Turbomeca India Engines Private Limited. Its vocation will be to consolidate the close partnership with Indian operators. “The main purpose of this new establishment in Bangalore, India, is to set up a major local interface with the key helicopter manufacturer... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Baltic Business News
Finnish helicopter operator Copterline said Monday it had filed for insolvency. Pekka Jaatinen, Copterline’s managing director, said its flight operations were no longer profitable.... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Baltic Business News
Finnish helicopter operator Copterline said Monday it had filed for insolvency. Pekka Jaatinen, Copterline’s managing director, said its flight operations were no longer profitable.... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Air Comm
A new Air Comm Corp. web site http://www.aircommcorp.com designed to meet the needs of aerospace industry customers, has been up and running since late last year. The site was developed over the course of several months and is based on the results of a customer survey about what users value and require in an industry... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Terma A/S today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential collaborations if the Danish government decides to procure Sikorsky MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters. The government is currently evaluating alternatives including the MH-60R aircraft for a replacement maritime helicopter. The MH-60R aircraft would be procured via the Foreign Military... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Donaldson
More helicopter operators in a wide range of operations are choosing Inlet Barrier Filters (IBF) from Donaldson’s Aerospace & Defense Group, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI). In the current economic conditions, business owners like Pacific Valley Aviation’s Jim Miller know they can not afford to wait when it comes to protecting their... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Air Comm
Developed in response to customer requests, demand remains strong for Air Comm Corporation’s vapor-cycle air conditioning system for the AS350 helicopter, with 50 systems sold to date. Air Comm is known for its design innovation, and the AS350 system features the company’s exclusive leak-free Torq-Lok refrigerant fittings and an adjustable mount compressor to allow for... Read more
15-Feb-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
14-Feb-2010Source: Chronicle Herald
The regulators of Newfoundland’s oil industry have ordered a faster emergency response after the head of an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety made an urgent call for improvement.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Selex Galileo
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica Company, has been awarded a 4-year contract for the Common Defensive Aids System Technology Demonstrator Programme (CDAS TDP). This important contract has been placed by the UK MoD to support the aims of the UK strategy for Air Platform Protection. The TDP will be led by SELEX Galileo, based at Luton... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Mer et Maritime
A new building to ensure the future support of the NH90 helicopters Navy is being built on naval aviation base at Lanvéoc-Poulmic... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund declares monthly distribution... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Augsberger Allgemeine
New batch of EC135P2+ helicopters replaces an older back of eight EC135s... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: San Bernardino Sun
The Eurocopter Astar B3 emergency medical services helicopter was added to Mercy Air’s fleet recently and is operating out of its Hesperia location.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: KRDO
At least one potential buyer is making the minimum bid for 1 of 2 Colorado Springs police department helicopters grounded by budget cuts.... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Aero Products
Aero Products Component Services, Inc, announces the arrival of the 2010 Aeronautical Accessories catalog at Heli Expo 2010 in Houston Texas on 21-23 February. Brad Martin, Director of Marketing, stated, “the new AAI catalog design was the result of a collaborative effort to transcend all previous editions and provide a more aesthetic and functional presentation... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: CBC
Winnipeg won’t have a police helicopter without additional funding from the province, Mayor Sam Katz said Friday. The province promised $1.3 million a year in operating costs for the chopper but will not cover inflationary costs... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Coloradoan
The acquisition of the Fort Collins’ company provides Heli-One, based in Delta, British Columbia, a new U.S. base... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Coloradoan
The acquisition of the Fort Collins’ company provides Heli-One, based in Delta, British Columbia, a new U.S. base... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: TB News Watch
A new helicopter service is closer to getting off the ground after a letter was signed Friday morning... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner AKV Inc. has received Brazilian approval for the turbine engine cycle counter for the AS 350 B/BA/B1 & B2 Arriel 1 engine. AKV Inc.’s Turbine Engine Cycle Counters are the most affordable engine cycle counters for the Gas Producer and Free Turbine in the... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
John Uczekaj Installs Three-Display Evolution System in his Diamond DA40 Albuquerque, NM, February 11, 2010: Aspen Avionics President and CEO John Uczekaj will be using a blog to record his own experience as an Aspen customer, having recently installed a three-display Evolution Flight Display System in his personal airplane, a 2002 Diamond DA40. “I know... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: HAI
If you are looking for a new career or job opportunity within the international helicopter industry, plan to attend the HELI-EXPO 2010 Job Fair! The Fair will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Section C of the Grand Ballroom of the George R. Brown Convention Center. Admission... Read more
13-Feb-2010Source: Survival Systems USA
Survival Systems USA, Inc’s Mobil Training Team to will again be providing a Ditching and Emergency Breathing Systems training on 20 February at Heli-Expo. The Survival Systems Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) course was specifically developed to train individuals in the basic procedures used to egress a ditched aircraft. This realistic, eye opening training experience... Read more
