10-Mar-2016Source: Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus student Brett Ahola has been awarded the 2016 MD 500 Transition Training Scholarship by MD Helicopters Inc. The unique training opportunity has a value of approximately $10,000. The MD 500 is an advanced, turbine-powered helicopter that most students are not yet qualified to fly. The week-long, one-on-one training course is held at... Read more
5-Mar-2015Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc., (ASU) announced today, from the Helicopter International Association (HAI) HELI-EXPO Convention in Orlando, Florida, that the company once again sponsored a Whirly Girl Scholarship. Pilot Cristina Gonzalez from Puerto Rico was announced as the 2015 winner of the scholarship “Giving back to the aviation community is important to ASU,” said ASU... Read more
29-Aug-2014Source: HFI
HFI has long recognized the need for qualified commercial helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians — the current shortage is very real and many of our experienced pilots and maintenance technicians are nearing retirement age. HFI annually offers up to 19 scholarships to help support students studying to become part of tomorrow’s vertical aviation industry.... Read more
5-Feb-2012Source: National Express
National Express Group, a leading bus, coach and rail transport provider, is delighted to have launched a £25,000 annual sponsorship of London’s Air Ambulance yesterday. Commenting on the sponsorship, Charity Director, David Oakley said: “London’s Air Ambulance relies heavily upon corporate support and donations from the public to ensure the continued provision of this life-saving service. ... Read more
7-Dec-2011Source: Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation
We need help today in raising money to fund our scholarships. Currently, our largest scholarship being offered is $10,000. Sure, we could offer smaller scholarships that only cover a portion of training so that we would be able to offer more scholarships…but that’s not what The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation is about. A focus... Read more
15-Nov-2011Source: HFI
The Helicopter Foundation International is pleased to accept applications for the Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship – a scholarship specifically geared to students who are enrolled in a FAA Part 147 school (or its international equivalent) and plan to become certified helicopter maintenance technicians. Up to six winners will be selected from all qualified applicants, and... Read more
10-May-2011Source: Snowy Hydro
At the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Gala Ball held at the National Convention Centre on Saturday night, Snowy Hydro Limited Managing Director, Mr Terry Charlton, announced a new 5 year, major sponsorship contract worth $2.5 million. Mr Terry Charlton said, at the function, attended by more than 500 people: “There could be no better way to... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: Helicop Aviation
Helicop Aviation is conducting an aptitude test for all those aspiring to be Helicopter Pilots on the 6th of May 2011 at Bangalore. Those achieving 95% and above would be sponsored to the pilot training schools in Hawaii or Philippians. Depending on the scores students would be eligible for up to 100% free scholarship. Eligibility... Read more
10-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Leading print and communications company Geon has recently been announced as the latest sponsor of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Run by the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter operates throughout the greater Auckland region, including the Hauraki Gulf and Great Barrier Island, and in Thames/Coromandel over the summer season. The new sponsorship follows... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: STARS
AltaGas Ltd.’s logo was unveiled today on a STARS helicopter in Calgary, in recognition of AltaGas reaching a $500,000 donation milestone. Since 2001, AltaGas has partnered with STARS to help bring emergency medical services to its field locations in Alberta and British Columbia. “We are passionate about initiatives that better the lives of people in... Read more
3-Oct-2009Source: Voxy
BayTrust has again committed to financially supporting Rotorua’s rescue helicopter, continuing its lead sponsorship arrangement for a further three years to 30 September 2012.... Read more
28-Aug-2009Source: Stuff
The trust and the newspaper already shared a close working relationship, which is expected to be strengthened now the paper is on the side of the chopper.... Read more
