5-Sep-2009Source: Examiner
The helicopter, tail number C-GKCW, landed at a regional airport in Leesburg, Va., after the intrusion. The aircraft is a Bell 206L Long Ranger equipped with spraying bars used for agricultural crop dusting. The helicopter is operated by Sunrise Helicopters, Inc.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
ISOLAIR, INC. of Gresham, Oregon was granted the new Amended STC approval for the A & N model S-61 Sikorsky Fire Fighting System. The system features a fiberglass under slug hard mounted 1000gallon tank.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: WUSA
The video from the Superbowl pursuit helped prosecute the two thieves and break up a construction theft ring. A catch that won the helicopter crew third place from the 2009 FLIR Vision Awards. FLIR is a company that makes infrared cameras.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Telegraph
The disaster over the Mull of Kintyre, in which 25 of the top MI5, Army and RUC Special Branch officers combating terrorism in Northern Ireland were lo;;ed, has been blamed on the “gross negligence” of the pilots. But a document obtained by The Daily Telegraph indicated that those in charge of RAF helicopter safety gave... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Kaman
Kaman’s presentation is being webcast and can be accessed via a link from the Kaman website at www.kaman.com... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: DRF
the Zwickau station provided the DRF air rescue their 22,000th Rescue operation. The crew just completed an assignment in Bad Neustadt from when the control center of Schweinfurt emergency alerted to a child.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Helicopter Specialties have broken ground on its new, 28,750-square-foot facility. The new hangar will feature a larger parts/logistics room, larger clean room/overhaul shop, isolated library/training room, complete kitchen/break area with patio, larger avionics shop, larger shop floor featuring in-floor heat, high efficiency lighting and a 10,000-pound adjustable hoist.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Business Insider
Textron Inc. spent $880,000 lobbying in the second quarter on the defense spending bill, future buys of the V-22 Osprey and more, according to a recent disclosure form.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: FLIR
FLIR Systems announced that it has received a $4.9 million U.S. Government Foreign Military Sale (FMS) order for the Colombian Army and Air Force.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Pall Corp
Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification systems and technologies, announced that it has signed an agreement with Russian Helicopters, JSC to provide Centrisep® air cleaner filters for Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 civil transport helicopters.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Flightglobal
Night vision goggle maker ITT has increased by more than 30% its civil production capacity to put more goggles in the hands of the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operators in the USA. Night vision goggle maker ITT has increased by more than 30% its civil production capacity to put more goggles in the hands... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Helicopter Services of Nevada (HSN) is proud to announce the grand opening of their helicopter and fixed wing paint facility located on site in Boulder City, Nevada. Initiation of the paint facility has begun with the completion of 3 Papillon AS350 helicopters.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Press Enterprise
Corona 1, the Corona Police Department crime-fighting helicopter, has a price of $900,000 after City Council members voted unanimously to sell it at their council meeting Wednesday. The city had paid about $950,000 for it in 2002, according to a city staff report.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: PTI
Tripura Government has decided to launch helicopter service to 20 small towns in the state to promote tourism and develop connectivity, official sources said today.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Gazette
The company, which has 12 employees and has operated at the Frederick Municipal Airport for the last 21 years, divides its services primarily between providing helicopter flight instruction and aerial photography for local media outlets and real estate developers.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Messenger
North West Air Ambulance’s bright yellow Euro Copter 135, permenantly stationed at Barton Aerodrome, has been fitted out with medical kit and it’s three man crew took to the skies over Manchester for the first time last Thursday.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Ski Channel
Last year’s Freeski World Tour from-out-of-nowhere phenom Timmy Dutton is down under in New Zealand for the World Heli Challenge. The two week weather window for the three-part competition has opened up.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: Kaman
Kaman Aerospace Corporation has received an $864,000 contract from the U.S. Marine Corps on behalf of Team K-MAX to demonstrate the ability of the Unmanned K-MAX(R) helicopter to deliver cargo to troops in extreme environments and at high altitudes... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: DefPro
The Senate in plenary session approved two draft resolutions that authorize the Union of Brazil to obtain foreign loans amounting to 6.088 billion euros to build the first Brazilian nuclear-powered submarine as well as four conventional submarines, and for the production of 50 Eurocopter EC-725 transport helicopters.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: MDT Arnor
The armor ordered is AoA’s newest lightweight armor introduced earlier this year, which includes protection for the cockpit and the cabin, and can easily be removed for operations outside the danger zone.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Korea Times
South Korea’s attack helicopter acquisition plan has had a fresh twist, as military authorities here appear to give second thoughts about the purchase of refurbished U.S. Apache helicopters and instead give an idea of building indigenous attack helicopters the benefit of the doubt.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Sindh Today
U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemerawarded a grant of Rupees 24 million (501,849 dollars) to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Seattle Times
Helicopters hovering over Bellevue will become a more common sight next week after Overlake Hospital Medical Center opens a new helicopter-landing pad at its main Bellevue campus. The hospital expects five to 10 patient transports per month. That’s “quite a big increase” from the current number, said Overlake spokeswoman Karen Johnson.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Pro Star Aviation has announced that they have received FAA STC to install the Universal Avionics Systems Corp (UASC) UNS-1Fw or UNS-1Lw Flight Management System (FMS) with embedded Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) along with a UASC LP/LPV Monitor in the Sikorsky S-76B/C.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Wales Air Ambulance
WALES AIR AMBULANCE is unveiling its ‘new generation’ helicopter for North Wales at a special launch in Caernarfon town square, on Tuesday 8 September at 2pm. The EC-135 purpose-built air ambulance will make a spectacular landing outside Caernarfon Castle to mark a new chapter in the history of the charity.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
ROTOR-LIFT AVIATION, a leader in Helicopter services since 1991 in Tasmania, Australia has purchased two helicopter flight simulators from FLYIT SIMULATORS located in Carlsbad, CA for its helicopter training and re-currency requirements.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: STARS
The 6th Annual Bragg Creek Benefit Dinner for STARS is taking place September 12, 2009 at the Bragg Creek Community Centre. Tickets are $75 per person, or $600 for a table for eight... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Heads Up Technologies
Heads Up Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of electronic solutions for general aviation and commercial aircraft, has developed and qualified the Aural Warning Generator (AWG) for the Sikorsky H-92â„¢ helicopter that is under development in support of the Canadian CH-148 Marine Helicopter Program (MHP).... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Cobham
Cobham Avionics, Mineral Wells, formerly known as S-TEC Corporation, has been authorised by the FAA as an Organisation Designation Authorisation (ODA) entity for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to modify the airspace over the Hudson River by revising procedures to create safe, dedicated operating corridors for all the aircraft that fly at lower altitudes around Manhattan.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: L-3 Wescam
L-3 WESCAM announced that its MX-10 EO/IR turret will be on display at Chalet 10 at the Helitech tradeshow in Cambridge, U.K. In addition, L-3 will offer live demonstrations of the newly released turret.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: KGW
The helicopter rides, brought in to celebrate Oregon’s sesquicentennial, have been a hit. At $20 a flight, riders get to see the Willamette Valley from 1,000 feet above ground.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Reed Exhibitions
Helitech is fielding one of its largest ever displays of static helicopters this year. No less than 32 helicopters will be on show outside the exhibition to allow visitors a closer look at a wide variety of rotary wing types in a range of formats from VIP and utility to police and emergency services.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: YourNabe.com
Fears of tourist helicopters packing East River air space and perhaps taking side trips over the borough are spreading in Brooklyn Heights.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: WCBD
In the past, emergency helicopters were forced to land across the highway at Charleston Southern University... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Great Lakes Advocate
THE Westpac Rescue Helicopter will no longer be forced to negotiate uneven landing sites to receive patients in Tea Gardens following the approval of a helipad in town.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Technologically advanced cockpits have revolutionized the way we fly; but training for these devices and using them requires a different mindset... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: GAR
Eurocopter’s Panther has been quietly serving the French Navy for well over a decade with 36 Flotille, Tony Osborne reports for GAR on what the squadron has been up to in recent years, and what the future holds for the aircraft in this changing Air Arm.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Overberg District Municipality
Duly completed tenders must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and placed in the official tender box before 12h00 on Monday, 11 September 2009... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: News Shopper
Verdict: 8 out of 10 – There is a massive number of line-draw games out there, but this one does enough to offer a unique experience... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Avionews
Barbara K. Robinson, ex-wife of the founder of Robinson Helicopters, died at 53 after 12 years of fight against cancer. In 2005 she had founded the “Robinson breast cancer research fund”, initially financed with US$3 million... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: News Leader
The Missouri National Guard wants to use the space to meet current mission demands of the 1107th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group. That group operates a rotary wing aircraft repair and maintenance facility near the old terminal on West Kearney Street.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: FlyQ
The simulator is built into a real Agusta 109 helicopter that had a bit of a “heavy†landing!! We have removed the engine, rotor blades, tail rotor and lot of other bits. The cockpit is identical to the A109 and all the knobs, buttons, switches, controls, seats, seat belts, radios, gauges, dials are the same... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group will be attending the Barclays 2009 CEO Energy/Power Conference to be held in New York City, September 9 – 10, 2009.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Uniflight, LLC recently completed and delivered a brand new Eurocopter AS350B2 for Unitrade. The AS350B2 underwent an Avionics Completion, Interior, Paint, and an Integrated Air Systems Air Conditioning System.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
DART Aerospace Ltd., and Honeywell, a pioneer in advance collision avoidance protection and aircraft situational awareness technologies, have worked in conjunction to develop DART’s Traffic Advisory System (TAS).... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter, the nation’s leading provider of civil turbine helicopters, delivered an EC120 today to JRW Aviation, Inc. This is the first helicopter purchased by the company and it will be used for corporate and VIP travel.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
The summer of 2009 has been another season fighting inferno for Erickson Air-Crane, manufacturer of the world-renowned Helitanker and heavy-lift helicopters... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Ramco Systems, a Global Aviation Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) software provider, announced today Release 5.1 of Ramco’s Series 5 Aviation Suite.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Leaf Chronicle
Air Evac Lifeteam selected clinical educator Mark Harvey of Clarksville, Tenn. as its 2009 Regional Clinical Educator of the Year August 7 during the company’s regional awards banquet in Florence, Ala.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: BAE Systems
The Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science officially opened the company’s new, purpose built hangars at Townsville Airport. The facility, built at a cost of $10 million, is the home of BAE Systems’ support program for the Australian Army’s Black Hawk and Chinook helicopter fleets, and provides employment for 140 people.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: KENS
San Antonio’s AirLIFE is making a big move. The air ambulance is shifting its base of operations from downtown Baptist Medical Center on Dallas Street to North Central Baptist Hospital in Stone Oak.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Scoop
Over the Top picked up four awards at the recent Aviation Industry Association Conference which also signalled the official launch of the New Zealand Helicopter Association (NZHA).... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: HAI
For nearly 50 years, HAI has celebrated the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the “Salute to Excellence†awards program.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: NTSB
The NTSB issued 19 recommendations regarding Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). These recommendations address various safety issues including pilot training; safety management systems to minimize risk; collection and analysis of flight, weather, and safety data; flight data monitoring; development of a low altitude airspace infrastructure; and the use of dual pilots, autopilots, and night vision... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
MHM Publishing, publisher of Vertical and Vertical 911, announces that its 2010 fleet poster is now available for sale.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group announced that the Company will be attending the Jefferies 6th Annual Shipping & Offshore Services Conference to be held in New York City, September 9, 2009.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Chilkat Valley News
Haines Borough leaders plan to consider relaxing regulations on commercial helicopter and heli-skiing activities. They’ll look at eliminating flight-path restrictions and expanding the number of clients companies are permitted.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Sandel Avionics announced it will begin flight testing as scheduled on October 20, 2009, at Corporate Helicopters of San Diego, CA, for its revolutionary HTAWS (helicopter terrain awareness and warning system)... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
The Acquisitions Services Directorate of the Department of the Interior’s National Business Center (NBC) has provided HAI with a Presolicitation Notice of Release of Proposed Specifications for on-call 2010 small helicopter support... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: CMH Heli-Skiing
CMH Heli-Skiing is offering the most cost-effective way to reach the deep powder slopes of the Selkirk and Monashee ranges of British Columbia. The rate for an all-inclusive heli-ski trip to CMH Kootenay is only $975 CAD per day – but only for those who book before September 15, 2009... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: US Coast Guard
On August 13, 2009, the Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate’s HH-60 Conversion and Sustainment Project, in conjunction with the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) at Elizabeth City, N.C., delivered the fourth converted MH-60T Medium Range Recovery helicopter (tail number CG 6032).... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of GPS tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation assets, is pleased to confirm that it will beexhibiting at the Helitech Exposition in Duxford, England from September 22 to 24, 2009.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: US Marine Corps
Two Marine Corps aviation units combined forces at the Combat Center’s Prospect training area to prepare for their deployments later this year. Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, both from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., tested their knowledge, skills, and a new aircraft during the training.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
Meridian Aviation Consulting, a division of Meridian Consulting L.L.C., with deep expertise in the rotor wing industry as a consulting & brokerage firm, is now offering 34 helicopters for sale and lease with an estimated market value of over $30 Million.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
A British Chinook helicopter was deliberately destroyed by ISAF Forces at 1605 local time having sustained damage on landing approximately 10km East of Sangin at 0530 this morning, Sunday 30 August 2009.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 have been working diligently on the expansion of Camp Bastion airfield. Once finished, it will be one of the largest airfields in the Marine Corps, with multiple interconnected taxiways and aircraft maintenance bays.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
Kaman says it does not expect to see a sale of former Australian SH-2G(I) Super Sea Sprite helicopters for at least another 12 months but is confirming that it is now in talks with seven countries on possible deals.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
The US Army’s aviation directorate says that it has now carried out initial software integration for the video from unmanned aircraft systems for interoperability teaming (VUIT-2) system aboard a Boeing OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter as part of plans for a fleet role out aboard that aircraft type.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Sikorsky
The 50th anniversary of the legendary S-61â„¢ helicopter will be celebrated during the 12th annual International SEA KINGâ„¢ Maintenance Symposium, kicking off today at the Omni Hotel in New Haven... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace announces its Helicopter Services RR250 model engine repair facility located in Lewisville, Texas is consolidating with the Vector Engine Services-Atlantic PWC engine repair station in Southlake, Texas to create a combined engine repair operation.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
The production marks the beginning of a new helicopter in the Sikorsky product line, an international variant of the Black Hawk helicopter.... Read more
