10-Jul-2009Source: Vertical
STAT MedEvac was recently recognized by HAI for their outstanding safety record for 2008. The award is given annually by HAI to its regular members who demonstrate an outstanding safety record throughout the year.... Read more
10-Jul-2009Source: Rotorhub
The certification allows EAC to perform new and expanded work for major aerospace suppliers such as Sikorsky, Bell and Agusta among many others.... Read more
10-Jul-2009Source: DHART
After nearly two years of planning, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART) is pleased to announce that one of its two helicopters, along with a full crew, will be based in a private hangar at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport beginning in late July.... Read more
10-Jul-2009Source: Naples News
“The helicopter has to go out of town, it has some corrosion issues going on,†said Cherie Wilson-Watson, EMS spokeswoman. “It needs integrity checks to make sure it is safe.â€... Read more
10-Jul-2009Source: US DOJ
Examines the specialized airborne police units that operate fixed-wing planes or helicopters in large state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include the types and characteristics of aircraft operated by law enforcement aviation units, the functions performed by these units, and the personnel and monetary resources assigned to the units.... Read more
9-Jul-2009Source: Southeast Sun
The first three UH-72 helicopters arrived at Fort Rucker’s Air Ambulance Detachment at Cairns Army Airfield Wednesday afternoon.... Read more
9-Jul-2009Source: AgustaWestland
This AW139 is the first of several that will be delivered to Bel Air. Additionally, Bel Air has also been appointed as official AgustaWestland Service Centre for the AW139 in Denmark.... Read more
8-Jul-2009Source: US Navy
In 2007 the squadron was comprised of two aircraft and a handful of personnel. Now it has more than 270 Sailors and 11 MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters. HSM-71 serves aboard Stennis and mans detachments aboard USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Kidd (DDG 100).... Read more
6-Jul-2009Source: TVAC
It has been a month of landmarks for the Air Ambulance which serves Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, as the charitable trust that funds the operation recently celebrated its 10th anniversary... Read more
6-Jul-2009Source: Pro-Pakistan
France has agreed to provide Tigre Attack helicopter to Pakistan in line with its growing use against the foreign financed terrorists operating in tribal areas of Pakistan.... Read more
6-Jul-2009Source: KHBR
TORN Racing (Texas Off Road Nationals) in Arlington has teamed with Air Evac, which has a local base in West, to ensure the safety of its racers.... Read more
3-Jul-2009Source: Sikorsky
The Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) demonstrator achieved another milestone with the completion of two test flights that included full engagement of the distinctive propeller for the first time. In one hour of testing conducted in two flights, the aircraft flew at speeds reaching 52 knots in one test and 42 knots with the propeller... Read more
2-Jul-2009Source: Rotorhub
The Australian Department of Defence is flagging emerging plans for a progressive upgrade to its Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters.... Read more
2-Jul-2009Source: Gainesville Sun
Irving was at the controls of the ShandsCair helicopter back in March, transporting a trauma patient back to Shands at the University of Florida, when a duck sailed right through the windshield.... Read more
1-Jul-2009Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter today announced the certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) of its newest light twin engine helicopter, the 429. Bell has also completed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification requirements. First deliveries are scheduled to begin this month.... Read more
1-Jul-2009Source: Eurocopter Canada
“The addition of this helicopter to our fleet is a resource multiplier,†says Staff Sargeant Dave Berry of the EPS. “We can be on site faster, increase the speed and efficiency of investigations and provide better support for our officers on the ground, especially during pursuit situations.â€... Read more
30-Jun-2009Source: RotorNews
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26-Jun-2009Source: Rotorhub
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) has been awarded a $31.8 million contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation in support of the U.S. Army’s Flight School XXI program.... Read more
26-Jun-2009Source: CALSTAR
CALSTAR has the first helicopter in the world modified to allow for dramatically enhanced abilities and increased safety to make landings while using Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Joseph Cook, CALSTAR’s President and CEO announced today.... Read more
23-Jun-2009Source: ThedaCare
ThedaCare’s Board of Trustees announced today the Appleton-based integrated health system will lease a $6 million twin-engine Eurocopter E-135 from PHI Inc., a Lafayette, La., company that supplies the pilots and mechanics who work on ThedaStar. The aircraft will replace the current ThedaStar helicopter, which was purchased nearly 10 years ago.... Read more
22-Jun-2009Source: Northampton Chronicle
Crew from the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance had their busiest day on record this week, responding to 11 incidents across the two counties in 10 hours.... Read more
22-Jun-2009Source: Russian Helicopters
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19-Jun-2009Source: Eurocopter
The contract is worth around 24.9 million euros, with a large part going to the medium-sized German equipment industry. The first retrofitted helicopter is scheduled for delivery in early 2010.... Read more
18-Jun-2009Source: AgustaWestland
TransCanada’s ANR Pipeline Company, has ordered a total of three AW119s plus options to support offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico... Read more
17-Jun-2009Source: Rotorhub
Eurocopter CEO, Lutz Bertling is proud to hand over the 100th EC155 B1 to Dancopter CEO Nils Skeby at the Paris Air Show today. The Scandinavian operator is a long-standing Eurocopter customer operating already 5 EC155s in the North Sea oil and gas market, and one of the launch customers of the EC175 with 2... Read more
17-Jun-2009Source: Sikorsky
Two more prototypes are poised to join the S-76D(TM) helicopter test program as Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. continues envelope expansion on the newest version of the popular S-76(R) helicopter... Read more
17-Jun-2009Source: Rotorhub
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17-Jun-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announces that Bel Air of Denmark has taken delivery of the first of several AW139 medium twin turbine helicopters. This 12 seats configured aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport operations.... Read more
16-Jun-2009Source: AgustaWestland
Fittipaldi Aircraft has signed a dealership agreement for ten AgustaWestland helicopters including nine Grand light twins and one AW139 medium twin helicopter for VIP transport applications. Under this agreement Fittipaldi Aircraft will act as a non-exclusive dealer to the US VIP helicopter market, working in close coordination with AgustaWestland Philadelphia and its established sales force.... Read more
15-Jun-2009Source: Textron
Bob Fitzpatrick, SVP of Business Development and Commercial Programs stated, “We continue to make great progress on the 429 program and expect it to be certified by the end of this month with customer deliveries beginning shortly after certification.â€... Read more
15-Jun-2009Source: Boeing
The Bell Boeing Program Office announced today that it has been awarded Phase 1.5 of a two-phase Joint Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft for the Marine Corps (MV-22), and Air Force Special Operations Command (CV-22).... Read more
12-Jun-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
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5-Jun-2009Source: Advertiser
Since they began operating in the region in 1999 they have flown more than 11,000 missions and will be hosting a party in Cookham on June 14.... Read more
4-Jun-2009Source: Scheibel
The CAMCOPTER® S-100 will be the first-ever Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to fly as part of the official flight displays at this year’s 100 year anniversary of “Salon du Le Bourget” from June 15 to 19.... Read more
3-Jun-2009Source: Vertical
ASU has completed their second night vision modification for a Sikorsky S-76C++ aircraft owned and operated by PHI, Inc, headquartered in Lafayette, LA.... Read more
3-Jun-2009Source: AIN
Bell Helicopter anticipates receiving Transport Canada type certification for the 429 twin-turbine light helicopter by the end of June, followed swiftly by FAA validation and, a few weeks farther out, EASA approval.... Read more
2-Jun-2009Source: Rotor & Wing
Rotor & Wing contacted dozens of Robinson R44 operators and spoke to more than 40 pilots to get their opinion of the helicopter that is showing up in more hangars than any other ever built.... Read more
2-Jun-2009Source: Northrop Grumman
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout successfully completed the latest set of fully autonomous flight operations onboard the USS McInerney (FFG-8) in support of dynamic interface testing. This was a critical step for the U.S. Navy MQ-8B Fire Scout toward Operational Evaluation (OpEval), scheduled for later this summer.... Read more
29-May-2009Source: RotorNews
Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) has been awarded AS9100 certification, a world-wide business management standard with a focus on aerospace and aviation. The certification allows EAC to perform new and expanded work for major aerospace suppliers such as Sikorsky, Bell and Agusta among many others.... Read more
29-May-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland opens its new T129 facility in Cascina Costa, Italy. The official opening ceremony was attended by delegates from the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM), Turkish Land Force Command and Turkish General Staff as well as industry representatives from Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) and Aselsan.... Read more
29-May-2009Source: Rotorhub
Afghanistan’s National Army Air Corps is preparing to transition its Mi-35 Hind helicopters into an operational attack role for the first time with planning underway to allow their use in overwatch and convoy support missions.... Read more
28-May-2009Source: Rotorhub
Following the recent conversion of 17 aircraft to night vision compatibility, Rebetch has been chosen to modify an additional 32 aircraft for air medical transportation service provider, Air Evac EMS, Inc.... Read more
28-May-2009Source: RotorNews
Babbitt is the former president and chief executive officer of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the largest union of commercial airline pilots... Read more
27-May-2009Source: Royal Navy
The new Squadron replaces the Lynx Operational Evaluation Unit (LOEU) and major changes are now on the horizon for the Lynx Helicopter Force with the anticipated arrival of the AW 159 Lynx Wildcat currently being built by Agusta Westland... Read more
27-May-2009Source: Rotorhub
First UK Coastguard to exceed 1,000 flight hours... Read more
27-May-2009Source: Times
The work on the 33 Pumas is expected to be done by Eurocopter Romania, but MPs are worried about the reaction of voters amid rising unemployment in Britain. The Government is said to favour switching the £250 million to £400 million contract from Eurocopter to AgustaWestland, which would upgrade the Royal Navy’s Sea Kings instead... Read more
22-May-2009Source: CBC
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22-May-2009Source: Midlands Air Ambulance
Midlands Air Ambulance comes of age as the Charity celebrates this very special day in our history by returning to the splendour of Hagley Hall... Read more
20-May-2009Source: NBC2
A MedFlight pilot has filed a lawsuit against Collier County, saying the county demoted and harassed him for speaking his mind.... Read more
20-May-2009Source: Mail Tribune
Continued soft global demand for wood products has led Erickson Air-Crane to lay off 14 employees from its logging support department.... Read more
15-May-2009Source: Aviaport
OJSC “Airline” UTair “continues to receive new Mi-171 helicopter production of Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAZ) under contract for the supply of 40 vehicles, said at a press conference CTO airline” UTair “Meyramhan Bekmuhanbetov.... Read more
15-May-2009Source: RIA Novosti
Sri Lanka has ordered a number of military transport helicopters and other weaponry from Russia, the country’s defense secretary said in an exclusive interview with RIA Novosti.... Read more
14-May-2009Source: Rotorhub
Developments in the emergency and intensive care medicine were the focus of the Annual Medical Meeting of the DRF Luftrettung.... Read more
14-May-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
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13-May-2009Source: Curtiss-Wright
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13-May-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today at the ITEC 2009 exhibition the launch of a Helicopter Tactics Training Programme for military helicopter crews to help them prepare for deployed multi-national operations, especially in conflict zones where risks can be significantly reduced by pre-deployment tactics training.... Read more
13-May-2009Source: Vertical
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13-May-2009Source: BBC
Bond Offshore Helicopters will resume crew change flights for BP from Monday in the wake of the North Sea helicopter disaster, it has been announced... Read more
13-May-2009Source: US Army
In recent months, Avenger’s M3P machine gun has taken on a new life as the machine gun of choice for OH-58D Kiowa Warrior units stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The M3P is providing Kiowa units with what they needed as outlined in two Operational Needs Statements from theater... Read more
13-May-2009Source: EADS
EADS North America has delivered 67 UH-72A Lakotas to the Army and Army National Guard, with all helicopters supplied on or ahead of schedule and within budget.... Read more
12-May-2009Source: Scoop
The first of the eight-strong fleet had its initial test flight at manufacturer NH Industries in Marignane, France, last week.... Read more
11-May-2009Source: EADS
The latest addition to the Stylence family, the EC145 merges ergonomics and advanced technology to provide fully-equipped in-flight offices for business executives and companies. Business executives can thus work in peace and quiet whilst having access to all telecommunication means such as built-in telephones, internet and emails.... Read more
8-May-2009Source: Flightglobal
The French army is conducting a series of urgent modifications to its Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopters, in advance of receiving an order to deploy the type operationally for the first time, to Afghanistan.... Read more
8-May-2009Source: Aviaport
An SW-4 helicopter has recently been delivered from the factory at Swidnik in Poland to China... Read more
7-May-2009Source: Curtiss-Wright
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7-May-2009Source: Meggitt
Meggitt Avionics has received follow-on orders fromBoeing for the Helicopter Air Data System (HADS) for the AH-64D Apache Longbow. These cover hardware deliveries through 2010 and continued programme management and engineering support as part of a long-term agreement covering the Apache through 2012.... Read more
6-May-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
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5-May-2009Source: Northrop Grumman
These operations marked the first time that the Navy operated an autonomous VTUAV aboard a surface combatant vessel.... Read more
5-May-2009Source: EADS
Developed and built in partnership with Thales, the simulator will be operational from 2011 at Héli-Union’s training center in Angoulême, in the Charente region of France. The project has the support of Angoulême’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).... Read more
5-May-2009Source: Vertical
Enstrom recently announced that Aircraft Charter Services, a subsidiary company of Goshen Air Center, has added an Enstrom 480B to their charter certificate. Goshen Air Center, located in Goshen, IN, is one of Enstrom’s premier US dealers in the region.... Read more
4-May-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today unveiled its X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) Light Tactical Helicopter (LTH) design at the Army Aviation Association of America annual convention. The new mockup reflects Sikorsky’s concept for potential military application of the high-speed enabling X2 TECHNOLOGY... Read more
4-May-2009Source: Eurocopter
The first “l’Hélicoptère par Hermès†has just been delivered to Falcon Aviation Services, provider of high level aviation services in the UAE and Gulf regions, in Abu Dhabi. To celebrate its arrival in the UAE, this exclusive EC135 helicopter is presented today at the Emirates Palace .... Read more
