3-Jun-2010Source: HeliHub.com
A Dutch Bell 412 rescue helicopter was targeted on Tuesday evening by a laser pen. This follows a smiilar incident a week earlier. The Royal Military Police is investigating into both incidents. The crew of the Search and Rescue helicopter conducted a training flight over Leeuwarden when the helicopter shone a laser pen.... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Manila Bulletin
Pilots rated to fly Robinson R-44 and R22 helicopters will be required to undergo a Safety Awareness Seminar on June 7th... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Summer Mountain Travel
A division of Ski.com, Summer Mountain Travel (http://www.summermountaintravel.com) has grown its 2010 inventory of activities and resorts to now offer travelers even more ways to experience the best of the mountains during the summer months. The most notable is the addition of summer helicopter adventures deep in British Columbia’s Canadian Rockies. Through a new partnership with... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Meeker Aviation
Meeker Aviation and Air Film Camera Systems are pleased to announce we have received: FAA / STC: SR02297LA, for our Bell212 / 412 /AB412 series helicopters, nose mount for camera / sensor /searchlights. The mount will also fit some SuperHuey, Huey II, 210, UH-1N models. The nose mount offers these distinct features: maxpayload weight135lbs will... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce the deployment of a second heavy-lift helicopter to Louisiana to assist with efforts in preventing the further spread of the Gulf oil spill. The helicopters will also assist with clean-up operations already underway. Working currently under contract to British Petroleum (BP), the two Columbia 107-II helicopters will carry sandbags... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) Night Vision Goggles and training recently helped Air Methods’ Boise Based Lead Pilot Jim Wright save a fallen Airman’s life after he had fallen more than 400 feet into a 1,200-foot canyon. Senior Airman Jake Rodenhaber and his friend Airman Michael Hejmanowski were hiking near Bruneau Canyon when Rodenhaber fell and... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Royal Navy
212 Flight from 815 Naval Air Squadron, based at RNAS Yeovilton, is normally associated with the Ice Patrol Ship HMS Endurance, but for the last two months the crew and two Mark 3 Lynx Maritime Attack helicopters have been embarked in HMS Ark Royal, conducting the Helicopter Delivery Service (HDS) in addition to planned attack... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: NH Industries
NHIndustries is pleased to announce the delivery occurred on May 5th of the first NH90 NFH helicopter to the French Navy. The French Forces have up to now ordered 27 NH90 NFH as well as 34 TTH to be followed by a subsequent optional batch of 34 TTH aircraft; this event marks the first delivery... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
Company responds to 2009 death by requiring life-jackets for helicopter pilots on firefighting bucket duty... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Metal Innovations
After three years of development Metal Innovations Inc. a small woman-owned business, has successfully completed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and is in full production under their PMA for a replacement tail rotor blade for all civilian operated Sikorsky and Erickson Air-Crane S-64E/F and CH-54A/B heavy lift helicopters. In addition, they are in the final... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS), a major producer and global distributor of more than 3,000 certified helicopter accessories, has completed an exclusive distribution agreement with a world- class aerospace services business that will establish a stronger DHS presence in South Africa. The new partnership involves National Airways Corporation (NAC), headquartered in Johannesburg. Offering a full range... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Ducommun
Ducommun Incorporated announced that its Ducommun AeroStructures (DAS) subsidiary has won a contract to furnish TigHitco Inc. with 360 Upturned Exhaust System (UES) sub-assemblies and components for Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s H-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter program. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (UTX 66.95, +0.90, +1.36%) . The UES Program is a result of... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Broadcast Microwave Services
Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. (BMS) has introduced a new downlink control panel, model DLC50. The new product advances avionics technology in aircraft used for law enforcement, surveillance, and other applications employing a video downlink system. At only 1.5†high, the DLC50 is a drop-in replacement for BMS’ HCP-50 to control existing BMS digital or analog... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: AIN
Eurocopter is offering on the EC155 Dauphin the autopilot search-and-rescue (SAR) mode that until now could be found only on the larger EC225 Super Puma.... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: GuruFocus
2,500 shares of AIRM on 05/27/2010 at an average price of $33.25 a share realised $83,125 for Mr Tate... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Medical Aviation Services
Medical Aviation Services Ltd, a Specialist Aviation Services Group Company, is pleased announce the delivery of its latest MD 902 Explorer to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust. As helicopter provider and licensed operator, MAS will also supply the pilots who will help the Trust’s clinical staff provide their vital skills throughout the county. The... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Derco Aerospace
Derco Aerospace, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, received a perfect score from the Performance Review Institute (PRI) Registrar during its annual ISO surveillance audit. The audit evaluates Derco’s compliance with the ISO 9001: 2008, AS9100 and AS9110 quality standards. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Business First of Louisville
Air Evac Lifeteam has opened a base in Hardinsburg, in Breckinridge County, at Breckinridge County Memorial Hospital on Old Highway 60... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Ellesmere Port Pioneer
The Hawarden-based helicopter, which operated at the same altitude as the plane of about 1,000-1,500ft, resulted in a noise level of about 84 decibels compared with 85-90 decibels for a lawnmower, 80 decibels for a refuse truck and 100 decibels for a train... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Kongsberg
Kongsberg Maritime has successfully delivered the first state-of-the-art Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) Helicopter Operations Surveillance System (HOSS) to General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. Camera hardware and logistical support have been provided to successfully complete the first-in-class system, following the contract award in November 2009. The JHSV will be capable of transporting troops and their... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Calcutta News
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp is likely to tie up with more Indian companies in the next few months to produce components locally, a company official said Wednesday... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Mercury News
The NTSB said evidence of fatigue cracking was found during examination of four fractured turbine blades from the Honeywell Aerospace engine that powered the AS350-D... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved a request from the Ministry of Defence to establish additional segregated airspace for the use of Unmanned Aircraft operating from the Wiltshire aerodromes of Upavon and Boscombe Down. The new segregated airspace, designated as Danger Areas by the CAA, will be connected to the existing Salisbury Plain... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced that the U.S. State Department has accepted the first two modernized S-61TM aircraft that will support missions for the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The U.S. State Department has entered into a... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: PremiAir
PremiAir, the UK’s largest helicopter charter and management company, has become a member of Avinode, the leading b2b platform to buy and sell charter flights. The relationship follows Avinode’s recent decision to extend its web technology to helicopters and enable charter broker users to search availability between chosen helipads, or any location where helicopters are... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Southern California Public Radio
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sheriff’s Dept to buy as many as 14 new helicopters at a cost of about $56.7M. The LASD Aviation Bureau has a replacement policy of “7,000 airframe hours or 7 years”... Read more
2-Jun-2010
Refers to event of 14th April, web filed 1st June by Carter Carter Aviation Technologies, LLC (Carter) of Wichita Falls, TX is announcing that they have completed negotiations with the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC) on a $4 million job incentive program. The final agreement was signed on April 14, 2010 by Jay Carter,... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Defensa
Changes may cancel project entirely, but likely to go ahead and tenders open to more bidders including organisations in Belarus and Ukraine.... Read more
2-Jun-2010
Several helicopters, including one Super Puma, were used for the transfer of civilian staff at the wedding of an Air Force official over the weekend of May 22/23... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: DRF Luftrettung
DRF Luftrettung will present itself at the International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences, ILA, from June 8th to 13th in Berlin, Germany, with an information stand. Visitors will be able to learn about DRF Luftrettung as an airborne life-saver, at Stand 107, in Hall 1. In addition, DRF Luftrettung will present a new innovation to the... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a global leader in helicopter maintenance based in Delta, BC, has donated $50,000 to sponsor a rotary-wing classroom at Canada’s leading aerospace technology school, BCIT. “Heli-One feels it is important to support the communities where our staff live and work,” said Heli-One vice president Norbert Marx, who is responsible for the operations of Heli-One’s... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engines Services-United Kingdom has been awarded the EASA Part 145 approval rating for all variants of the Rolls Royce (RR) 250 model engine. The Rolls Royce 250... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Patria
Patria Helicopters AB has been awarded the contract to maintain Swedish Police helicopters EC135 & Bell 206 Jet Ranger. The new maintenance contract is valid from 2011 till 2016 and it includes an option for three more years. The total value of the contract is some EUR 35 million. “We consider this contract to confirm... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Guardian Mobility
Brazil aviation authorities have granted Guardian Mobility a Brazilian Supplemental Type Certificate (CHST) for its line of Guardian 3 flight tracking products on Eurocopter AS 350 and 355 model aircraft. This CHST will complement existing FAA and Transport Canada STCs on the same model aircraft which are used by operators worldwide. Numerous Brazilian operators have... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: EADS
EADS resulted from a merger, in July 2000, between the French Aerospatiale-Matra, the German DaimlerChrysler Aerospace (DASA) and the Spanish CASA companies. In just 10 years, it has become a European and indeed global leader in the aeronautics, space, defence and associated services sector. Since 2000, EADS has enjoyed spectacular growth: in 10 years, revenues... Read more
2-Jun-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
2-Jun-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
1-Jun-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
1-Jun-2010
The first S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter, built at Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s company in Poland, PZL Mielec, has entered the flight test program at Sikorsky’s Development Flight Center (DFC) in Florida. The S-70i helicopter is an international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The aircraft arrived... Read more
1-Jun-2010
The NTSB found the main rotor blade broke apart just after takeoff. Hendricks County probate judge approved the settlement with defendant Bell on Wednesday.... Read more
1-Jun-2010
Since its formation in 1960, the School has achieved 423,884 flying hours and trained 4,330 pilots – not only for the Italian Air Force, but also for their Navy, Army, Carabinieri, Finance, Police, State Forestry and Fire Departments.... Read more
1-Jun-2010Source: Eurocopter
A record-breaking aerial rescue on Nepal’s Mount Annapurna has underscored the performance capabilities of Eurocopter’s AS350 Ecureuil helicopter in extreme conditions – including the most challenging high-altitude operations. Three Spanish mountain climbers were successfully airlifted by the Fishtail Air AS350 B3 from a 6,900 meter-high location using the “longline†technique, in which a rescuer is... Read more
1-Jun-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Shareholders of OAO Kazan Helicopter Plant at the annual general meeting on June 25th will consider the proposal of the Board of Directors to pay dividends for the year 2009 at a rate of 2.49 rubles per share, according to local press Kommersant. There are more than 154.7 million shares currently in issue. The total... Read more
1-Jun-2010Source: EDA
As part of the European Defence Agency’s Helicopter Training Programme (HTP), Spain will host a Multinational Helicopter Exercise in June 2010. The Exercise is the largest of its kind so far, with more than 32 helicopters and 500 people attending from 9 nations and yet takes place less than a year after the Ministerial endorsement... Read more
1-Jun-2010Source: Reuters
Apparently linked to Australia’s NH90 decision, and only days after Germany suspended acquisition of Tiger gunships.... Read more
1-Jun-2010Source: Capital.gr
The contract, which would last for five years and is renewable for another two years, is the biggest aviation contract between an international oil company and an indigenous one.... Read more
1-Jun-2010Source: HeliHub.com
In the last few days, Bond Offshore Helicopters have registered two new AS365N3 Dauphins, G-REDG (serial 6907) and G-REDH (6911). The former was first registered in the UK on Thursday 27th and delivered into the UK the following day. The latter was (most unusually) first registered on a UK public holiday yesterda, and the HeliHub.com... Read more
1-Jun-2010Source: Deseret News
Lt. Col. Paul Bloomquist spent much of his distinguished military career helping to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. During his exemplary service, he was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses, 37 Air Medals and three Purple Hearts.... Read more
31-May-2010Source: Maverick Helicopters
Maverick Helicopter officials have announced the addition of two new tours to the company’s schedule, the Skywalk Odyssey and Silver Cloud Sunset excursions. Both new sightseeing expeditions depart from the company’s Las Vegas Strip location, 6075 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and both offer unique views of Southern Nevada, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. For the... Read more
31-May-2010Source: Bell
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval of their Floor & Wall Protects for the Bell 214B and 214B-1 series of helicopters. Durable, lightweight protection for the cabin cargo area & baggage compartment honeycomb floors and walls and CNC cut for superior fit,... Read more
28-May-2010Source: TourGuy.com
The “Toast the Spirits of the Grand Canyon†helicopter tour has become the number one seller at TourGuy.com, a new tour and travel source for adventure and ecotourism tours launched during National Travel And Tourism Week. The Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour takes up to six passengers from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon for a... Read more
28-May-2010Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc and the National Air Transportation Association (“NATAâ€) are pleased to announce they will continue to cohost this year’s Commercial Operators Tax Seminar (“Tax Seminarâ€) that will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 17-18, 2010. Unique from other tax seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker and NATA... Read more
28-May-2010Source: Loughborough Echo
The new Defence Secretary Liam Fox told the Commons an independent review of the evidence surrounding the crash had been promised when the Conservative Party were in opposition.... Read more
28-May-2010Source: Republican American
Approximately 1,150 patients are transported each year by Life Star to hospitals across Connecticut and in New England. The service will mark its 25th anniversary June 18.... Read more
28-May-2010Source: FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that John C. Hart has retired from his position as a Director of the Company. Mr. Hart, 76, has served as a director since 1987 including service as Chairman of the Board from 1987 to 1993. He also served as interim Chief Executive Officer from May to November... Read more
28-May-2010Source: Loquendo
Loquendo, leading speech technology provider, announces Computer Aided Instruction for Helicopters with Loquendo TTS on board. Computer Aided instruction (CAI) combines advanced visual aids with interactive learning media and Loquendo’s synthetic speech to deliver individual student training. Most systems comprise individual desktop Personal Computer based workstations driving one or two large display screens. A networked... Read more
28-May-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments proudly announced today that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Cindy Highbarger has been named a recipient of the Wichita Business Journal’s first CFO Awards. One of 12 elite CFOs, Highbarger was chosen from more than 100 nominees in three categories based on company size. Highbarger earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Wichita State... Read more
28-May-2010Source: NZ Herald
New Zealand CAA also said it supported and encouraged the use of FTD technology as a complimentary device to the ELT system.... Read more
28-May-2010Source: Bloomberg Business Week
Special Ops unit members Gary Linfoot and Gregory Cooper were flying the helicopter south of Baghdad when its main rotor driveshaft failed and the aircraft crashed, according to a complaint filed in Wilmington, Delaware.... Read more
28-May-2010
Deputy Chief Constable Craig Denholm said the Surrey helicopter cost nearly £2m a year to keep in the air. “We are completely committed to continuing air support in Surrey,” he said. “But I am not saying we will retain a single helicopter for Surrey.” [HeliHub.com Editor Note: The accompanying BBC story wrongly features an AS355]... Read more
28-May-2010Source: US Dept of Justice
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. has agreed to pay the United States an additional $3,718,770, bringing the total paid to resolve civil claims arising from the company’s cost charging practices on some of its contracts with the government to $16,570,018, the Justice Department announced today. The Army and other government agencies contract with the Ft. Worth,... Read more
28-May-2010Source: US DoD
Clayton International, Inc.*, Peachtree City, Ga., is being awarded a $6,332,010 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-10-D-0013) to perform inspections, repairs and related services in support of H-3 helicopters for the governments of Egypt, Peru and Argentina. Work will be performed in Peachtree City, Ga., and is expected to be completed in December... Read more
28-May-2010Source: Kaman
Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) announced today that the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), has awarded a $2.9M contract to Kaman’s Helicopter Division. The contract will develop enhanced mission capabilities for the Unmanned K‑MAXâ helicopter. “Under the contract, Kaman Helicopters will be adding mission equipment to a test aircraft that... Read more
28-May-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters is increasing the presence of its products in CIS countries and broadening its service centre network. Aftersale service and support for the existing fleet and newly delivered rotorcraft in Central Asia is one of the top priorities for Russian Helicopters. The company is ensuring easy and timely access to maintenance and modernisation of... Read more
28-May-2010Source: The Pasadena Citizen
PHI Air Medical announced a community wide educational campaign to elevate the awareness of strokes. PHI is conducting a broad based outreach campaign, called Every Stroke Counts, to help people in our community understand the signs to look for and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately.... Read more
28-May-2010Source: US DoD
Aviall Services, Dallas, Texas, is being awarded a maximum $17,325,000 firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract for helicopter engine parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There was one proposal originally solicited with one response. The date of performance completion is May 30, 2013. The Defense Logistics Agency Philadelphia (DSCR-AHB), Redstone Arsenal, Ala.,... Read more
27-May-2010Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin’s G500H, an all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market. The STC is for the Bell 206-series... Read more
27-May-2010Source: Summit Aviation
Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. announced today that Summit Aviation will expand its Delaware operation with additional modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities. The 78,000 square-feet expansion includes a 37,400 square-foot hangar that can accommodate eight Boeing CH-47 Chinook model aircraft or three Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft; a 9,200 square-foot paint facility; two cold storage units... Read more
27-May-2010Source: Van Horn Aviation
Rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) recently received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from Transport Canada for VHA’s 206B/L series composite tail rotor blade. Transport Canada issued its STC after reviewing the documents associated with FAA STC SR0229LA issued in February for the same product. “We’ve had several Canadian 206 operators interested in flying... Read more
27-May-2010Source: Avionews
Japan needs SAR helicopters for air divisions of its forces of Navy, Army and Air Force. And sources close to the Tokyo’s Government unveiled that a call for bids could be launched in June... Read more
27-May-2010Source: Orange County Register
Ceramics armor manufacturer Ceradyne has agreed to pay $1.2M to resolve a lawsuit claiming it failed to adequately test the armor plated inserts for Black Hawks... Read more
27-May-2010Source: Omniflight Helicopters
Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. announced today the appointment of Thomas Leverton to the role of chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2010. Leverton replaces Robert A. Peiser who will be leaving the company to pursue his interests in corporate and not-for-profit board service. Peiser has served as chairman and CEO since February 2008. He will continue... Read more
27-May-2010Source: BLR Aerospace
Everett, Wash., May 27, 2010 — The Federal Aviation Administration has certified increased hover performance for UH-1H helicopters equipped with the FastFin™ Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System and Lycoming T53-13B engines. FAA certified data shows that operators who install FastFin on their UH-1 helicopters (with Lycoming T53-13B engines) may increase their useful load by... Read more
27-May-2010Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $7,079,047 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-07-D-0004) to exercise an option for the VH-60N executive helicopter special progressive aircraft rework induction. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed in September 2011. Contract funds in the amount of... Read more
26-May-2010Source: Le Progres
Situation follows investigation into a fatal accident as reported in HeliHub.com – 20-Jun-09 F-GTRF Eurocopter AS350B2 Mount Cordon, France... Read more
