24-Jun-2010Source: HAI
The Eastern Region Helicopter Council is encouraging helicopter operators to oppose a proposed regulation that would mandate the use of the New York North Shore Helicopter Route. The Federal Aviation Administration published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket FAA 2010-0302) on May 26 and is accepting comments through June 25, 2010. The proposed change would... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: Iridium
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announces the establishment of “Iridium South Africa,” under which Iridium has licenses to operate, provide and sell mobile satellite services (MSS) in the country. The authorization was provided by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), the regulator for the South African communications and broadcasting services. This authorization enables Iridium... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: Zephyr International
Zephyr International LLC has completed the delivery, installation and training on three Rescue Hoist Hanger Test Facilities in three locations for the 160th SOAR(A). The Rescue Hoist Hanger Test facilities, when used in conjunction with their previously purchased Rescue Hoist Ground Support Equipment (AKA, “the Zephyr”), allow the 160th SOAR(A) to maintain their rescue hoists... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued correcting amendments to a final rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 7, 2010 and became effective March 8, 2010. The final rule required the reporting of certain runway incursions, but did not specify that helicopters are exempt from one of the provisions and... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: STARS
Alberta, June 23, 2010 – Garry Nargang wears a red ring on his finger because his grand-son was flown by STARS in 2006. The ring is just one of hundreds already being worn across the province as part of a new program called the Red Ring for Life, which provides individuals a unique opportunity to... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: MONOC
MONOC Mobile Health Services is pleased to announce that they have just taken receipt of their new MedEvac helicopter. The helicopter is a new Eurocopter EC135 specially outfitted for medical missions. The helicopter used by MONOC is flown by experienced pilots with over 3,000 hours of flight time. The medical team is staffed by a... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: Shephard
L-3 Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) is offering a range of next-generation night vision products to the international market after securing export releases from the US government.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, part of the Russian Helicopter Industry holding, three consecutive years was recognized by the Russian Federation Ministry for Industry and Trade Russia’s Best Exporter. This time UUAP won the contest as Russia’s Best Exporter to CIS in the aircraft industry. Over the past three years, plant won an exporters contest in all... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: EADS
The newly developed LTR 400 transponder from EADS Defence & Security (DS) significantly improves safety in air traffic while at the same time saving weight in helicopters. Eurocopter Germany is the first customer to exploit these advantages by ordering 26 systems for integration in their EC-635 helicopters. The systems will be delivered before end of... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: Mere et Marine
A Caiman is an genus within the Alligator species... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: Recorder & Times
Brockville General Hospital wants air ambulances to land at the municipal airport in Tincap rather than the Gord Watts Municipal Centre, as the city’s helipad is becoming too costly to maintain.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: JetNet
TICA, NY – JETNET LLC, the leading provider of corporate aviation information, has released the May 2010 results for the pre-owned business jet, business turboprop, and helicopter markets. Helicopter – Turbine The number of pre-owned turbine helicopters for sale in April 2010 was less than 1,200 helicopters, or 200 less than the business turboprop market.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: AVN
“Helicopters of Russia” (incl OPK Oboronprom) is hoping to set up production outside Russia within two years, according to a press conference on Tuesday. General director of Oboronprom “Andrei Reus confirmed he is leading negotiations with China, India and Latin America... Read more
23-Jun-2010
For the inauguration of the new site of Turbomeca Joseph Szydlowski (named after the firm’s founder), President Nicolas Sarkozy was accompanied by Jean-Paul Herteman, CEO of Safran and Pierre Fabre, President and CEO of Turbomeca.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company and their affiliate company McTurbine, Inc. are pleased to announce that McTurbine has received authorization from Rolls-Royce to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Rolls-Royce Model 250 Series II and Series IV turbine engines. McTurbine received Federal Aviation Administration approval earlier this year. “We are... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force helicopter crews have been training together for the first time in the Jordanian desert. As many prepare to go to Afghanistan for the first time, over 300 personnel from RAF Benson and RAF Odiham took part in Exercise Desert Vortex. Wing Commander John Watson was the Detachment Commander during the month long... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: 10 News
SDG&E and the county will both spend up to $150,000 for firefighting use of the S64e Helitanker, which the utility is expected to lease in time for the fall fire season.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Quick Release Heli-Utility Basket™ for the AS350/AS355 models of helicopters. DART’s new quick release baskets are lighter weight and easier to install than out original baskets and provide increased volume and... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Brahmand
During the 20-minute flight, the third prototype flew at an altitude of 2,000 feet with a cruising speed of 140 knots (260 kilometers) per hour, the report said.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Bournemouth Echo
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance operates an EC135 from Henstridge Airfield in UK. This superseded an earlier Bo105... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: ABC
Local business owner Rex D’Aquino wants to build the landing pad at the Highland Heritage Estate on the Mitchell Highway, east of the city.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Business Standard
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is all set to roll out the first Indian-made S-92 chopper cabins in November this year.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Clovis News Journal
The Osprey, flown by the 20th Special Ops Sqn, is part of a commitment made by the Air Force to increase special operations abilities at Cannon, said Lt. Gen. Donald Wurster, Air Force Special Operation commander.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Sify
The largest ever batch of helicopter pilots comprising 19 pilots earned their wings’ (graduated) on Saturday at the helicopter training school, INS Rajali, at Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: US Dept of Defense
Lockheed Martin Corp., Mission Systems and Sensors, Owego, N.Y. is being awarded a $58,590,309 modification to the previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee VH-71 System Development and Demonstration contract (N00019-05-C-0030), which was terminated for the convenience of the government. This modification provides funding for post termination related expenses, including, but not limited to, the physical inventory of contractor... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Patriarch Partners
On Thursday, June 17th at the annual Turnaround Atlas Awards, Patriarch Partners, LLC (“Patriarch”) was honored by the Global M&A Network as the 2009 Private Equity Firm of the Year. Patriarch also received the Turnaround of the Year award for the firm’s acquisition of Stila Cosmetics in April 2009, at the awards ceremony held at... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter announced today that Travis County STAR Flight has placed its third EC145 into service. STAR Flight is a public safety air rescue program based in Austin, Texas. The program selected the EC145 to fulfill the needs of its expanding mission scope “Our program handles a wide variety of missions... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: HAI
HAI members Urged to File Comments With FAA Before Friday June 25. On May 26, 2010, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled the New York North Shore Helicopter Route. This proposal would establish the first ever mandatory VFR route not predicated on safety or the efficient management of airspace,... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
22 June 2010 – Russian Helicopters (subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation) and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) are pleased to announce that the set up of a joint civil AW139 medium twin helicopter final assembly plant started with a ground-breaking ceremony, solemnly laying a time capsule in the base of... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: NJ.com
Chairman George MacLean expressed strong views that the applicant had not made a compelling argument regarding the lives that would actually be saved... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: All Weather
All Weather, Inc. (AWI), a leading manufacturer of accurate, highly dependable, automated weather information systems, integrated information display systems, and meteorological sensors, announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Jason Hall to the responsibility of President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hall will remain based at the Sacramento headquarters of AWI and... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Columbua Business Journals
MedFlight said Monday it struck a partnership with Community Emergency Medical Services of Ohio to form MedCare Ambulance. The nonprofit organization is majority owned by MedFlight, which is sponsored by Akron General Medical Center.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: BBC
Heli-Cusco is heavily dependant on the Peruvian tourist trade, which focuses on Maccu Picchu. Last week’s 125 sq.mile helicopter exclusion zone was created by the Cusco provincial government without prior warning or consultation... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: UnitedFuture
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne is adamant that the days of heli-hunting on public conservation land are almost numbered. “Heli-hunting should never have even been considered under Wild Animal Recovery Operation (WARO) permits,†said Mr Dunne. “However due to the archaic nature of the law regarding large game animals a small number of operators continue to... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Forecast International
Rumors that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s third “aircraft carrying destroyer†would mark a major improvement in size and capability over the Hyuga class ships now entering service have been confirmed. The new 22DDH will be 248 meters long and 39 meters in beam, and displace more than 24,000 tons. This makes her almost 50... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Golf Course Industry
Chris Spencer has joined E-Z-GO as vice president, engineering. Spencer comes to E-Z-GO from its sister Textron company Bell Helicopter, where he served as chief engineer for military programs... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval for their patent pending new design of Bearpaw, called the Ultrapawâ„¢, for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4/407 series of aircraft. The original DART Bearpaw, constructed of a UHMW polymer, addressed operator concerns about durability and... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: HFI
If you care about aviation, make your vote count by voting for your favorite charity from the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation nominee list Angel Flight Central Angel Flight East Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic Angel Flightâ„¢ Southeast/Mercy Flightâ„¢ Southeast Angel Flight West AOPA Foundation Brigade Air Build A Plane Civil Air Patrol EAA Young Eagles Experience Aviation Helicopter... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Washington Post
The U.S. government is snapping up Russian-made helicopters to form the core of Afghanistan’s fledgling air force, a strategy that is drawing flak from members of Congress who want to force the Afghans to fly American choppers instead.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Lockheed Martin
ORLANDO, FL, June 21st, 2010 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a $44 million follow-on production contract for the Target Sight System (TSS), the fire control system for the U.S. Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Cobra. The agreement authorizes production of 18 additional units. “I am confident that TSS is exactly... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: NBC 13
A federal judge cleared the way this week for a trial, refusing to throw out a discrimination claim from Kim Ralston, a former production control foreman at the Ozark plant who was terminated in 2008 from Bell Aero/U.S. Helicopter... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: Q13Fox
The Tuskegee Airmen Association said Thursday that Holloman died Friday 11th in Renton after suffering a heart attack. He was a St. Louis native who lived in Washington state.... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: Winnipeg Free Press
anadian Helicopters Income Fund hopes to retain its lucrative presence in Afghanistan when the U.S. military withdraws its combat troops and the focus switches to rebuilding the war-torn country.... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: Arizona Accident Info
Two children will be paid $5.6 million following a settlement following the death of their mother when a medical helicopter she was in crashed in a rural area in Indiana in 2008.... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: Hartford Hospital
Dr. Cathryn Fogel has seen it all. An anesthesiologist at Hartford Hospital, Dr. Fogel is often working in the level 1 Trauma center when some of the most critical calls come in. But she never expected to hear her own daughter was a patient flown in on LIFE STAR. “That particular evening around 10 o’clock,... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: Flightglobal
Representing the helicopter operating sector at the signing were HAI president Matt Zuccaro, HAI’s chairman Mark Gibson, the British Helicopter Association’s chairman Brian Humphries, and the chairman of the EHA Dr Vittorio Morassi.... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that at the special meeting (“Meeting”) of the holders (“Fund Unitholders”) of trust units and special voting units of the Fund held today, the Fund Unitholders approved the previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) under section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: Hindustan Times
The rules, framed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), encompass all aspects of flight operations –from acquisition of aircraft, employment of crew and engineers to definition of VIPs.... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: HAI
Salat was instrumental in carving out airspace in the heavily congested New York IFR system, so much so that he had an intersection named after him.... Read more
18-Jun-2010Source: Honeywell
UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced today that Honeywell Green Jet Fuel(TM) produced using its Green Jet Fuel process technology powered a Boeing AH-64D Apache helicopter flown by the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The flight, which is the first helicopter flight using sustainable aviation biofuels to date, was conducted at Gilze-Rijen Airbase, the home of... Read more
18-Jun-2010Source: PPG Aerospace
PPG Industries’ aerospace transparencies group has been awarded a five-year, $50.1 million contract by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Va., to supply windshields for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and variants operated by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. allied forces. “As the original supplier of windshields for the Black Hawk,... Read more
18-Jun-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval for the redesign of their Top Mounted GPS Gimbal Mount for Garmin GPSMAP 296/396/496 for installation on Bell 204/205/212/214/412 aircraft models. DART Aerospace has undertaken to update the design of their centre post... Read more
18-Jun-2010Source: CAE
CAE today announced it has won several recent military contracts valued at more than C$100 million, including a contract to perform a major upgrade to the Puma helicopter training program at CAE’s Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) in the United Kingdom as well as a contract to build a new C-130H simulator for... Read more
18-Jun-2010
The creation of an aviation biofuel production facility in Brazil will be evaluated by EADS, Eurocopter and BioCombustibles del Chubut under terms of a cooperative agreement signed at this month’s ILA Berlin Air Show. The accord will benefit from the pioneering work in algae-based biofuels already conducted by EADS and BioCombustibles del Chubut, and it... Read more
18-Jun-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
MONTREAL, June 14, 2010 – Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fundâ€) (TSX: CHL.UN) announced today its monthly distribution of $0.091875 per unit covering the period of June 1 to June 30, 2010, will be paid on July 15, 2010 to unitholders of record at the close of business June 30, 2010. Through Canadian Helicopters Limited,... Read more
18-Jun-2010Source: BBC
Britain’s new government puts the 25-year SAR privatisation proposal on hold as part of massive spending cut program to get budget deficit under control.... Read more
18-Jun-2010Source: FAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today’s story by the Associated Press contains a number of inaccuracies with regard to the government’s oversight of flyovers in and around the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Since May 28th, the FAA has approved every request to fly over the area – more than 176 requests. While the temporary... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter’s 407 reached a historic milestone on 15th June when the company delivered the 1,000th production aircraft to longtime customer Shin-Nihon Helicopter Corporation Ltd. at its manufacturing facility in Fort Worth. “Bell customers count on our helicopters to go to work for them every day and we work hard to meet their high expectations,”... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Eurocopter
The newest member of Eurocopter’s military helicopter family will be shown for the first time at next week’s Eurosatory defense exhibition with the EC645’s unveiling as a highly capable, medium-sized multirole platform for armed reconnaissance, fire support, observation, airlift missions and search & rescue. The EC645 is the militarized version of Eurocopter’s EC145 helicopter, which... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Star Telegram
The rotor mast was fractured in two places — up high, several inches below the rotor hub, and farther down, just above the transmission. Investigator Tom Latson declined to offer possible explanations for the mast to have fractured in such a way, but noted that the tailboom, which was also found intact and 400 feet... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: The Messenger
A deal between Georgia and French company Eurocopter to purchase two modern Super Puma helicopters has led to Russia making threats against the company.... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), a Bend, Oregon based helicopter flight school, and Central Oregon Community College (COCC) announce the approval of their new Advanced Helicopter Training Course by the Oregon Department of Education and Department of Veteran Affairs This new course expands the existing degree program to include Turbine Transition, Night Vision Goggle (NVG), External... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Eurocopter
The VIP-configured EC145 Stylence helicopter which is presented in the ILA HeliCenter Static Display was handed over to ‘Spedition & Helicopterservice Linke GmbH’, a Northern Germany-based logistic company, on June 10th, 2010. The customer will use its new EC145 Stylence mainly for corporate transport missions as well as for helicopter trainings. At the Berlin Air... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Patriot Aerospace
Less than five weeks after acquiring Coventry Airport, Sir Peter Rigby’s aviation group, Patriot Aerospace, has signed a £4million contract with Serco for air traffic services. The objective is to get Coventry Airport fully operational as quickly as possible and provide the highest levels of air traffic services with full radar and instrumental approaches. Sir... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: The Union
The Forest Service’s Bell 212 helicopter will fly out of Auburn, Station 10, for a month during the early part of fire season, said Fire Chief Jeanne Pincha-Tulley.... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received the U.S. Army Kiowa Warrior Supplier Excellence Award for 2009. The award, selected by the Kiowa Warrior Program Manager, is presented annually to the supplier demonstrating superior field support over the prior 12 months. Bert Brown, Rolls-Royce, Vice President, U.S. Army Helicopter Programs, accepted the award from... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: American Eurocopter
June 15, 2010 Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter has announced that the deadline to apply for the fourth annual Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award has been extended until June 21, 2010. This prestigious award aims to promote aviation safety within the air medical community and American Eurocopter will contribute up to $10,000 to the... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the addition of online ordering to its newly revamped website. The expanded website provides 24-hour online ordering capabilities, saving Mid-Continent customers time and offering easy access to pertinent information, no matter their time zone. Highlights of the comprehensive site include a real-time sales inventory, quick ordering of new outright, new exchange... Read more
17-Jun-2010Source: Eurocopter Canada
As part of the MOU, Eurocopter will provide ENA with Eurocopter and Transport Canada approved aviation instructors to give courses on the Eurocopter AS350 series and EC120 B helicopters, which are widely used in Quebec. ENA is the leading educational institution in Quebec preparing new aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) for careers in the aerospace industry... Read more
14-Jun-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Ornge of Ontario, Canada, has taken delivery of the first of ten AW139 medium twin helicopters. The helicopters are being produced at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania production facility. The contract includes an option for two additional aircraft. The helicopter is equipped with an advanced full aero-medical interior... Read more
11-Jun-2010Source: CPI Aero
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero(R)”) announced today that it has received a contract from Sikorsky Aerospace Services valued at $1.2 million to provide tow assemblies for the MH-53E “Sea Dragon” helicopter. Delivery of these assemblies, which will be used as spares, will begin in late 2010. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket division of... Read more
10-Jun-2010Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today provided an update on the impact of the ongoing deepwater oil spill and the recently announced 180-day moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico (the “Drilling Moratorium”) on its activity in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. “While we expect that the Drilling Moratorium will have a near... Read more
10-Jun-2010Source: Republica
Mountain Helicopters (P) Ltd, which was established nine months ago operating a Europe-made AS350B2 helicopter, is preparing to add an air ambulance in its fleet next week... Read more
10-Jun-2010Source: Varese News
Award was presented to the AgustaWestland CEO Giuseppe Orsi by President Giorgio Napolitano during an official ceremony during the National Day of Innovation... Read more
10-Jun-2010Source: WayPoint
Lt Colonel Kurt A. Matthews assumed command of the US Air Force 308th Rescue Squadron on 5 June at Patrick AFB in Florida... Read more
