22-Feb-2009Source: Vertical Magazine
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) announced that it has received Type Certificate No. CT284 for its light twin engine helicopter, the MD Explorer® from Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) Aviation Register (AR), Russian Federation.... Read more
22-Feb-2009Source: Honeywell
Honeywell’s Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) has been selected for the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters fleet, making the tour operator the first at the scenic park to use a TCAS safety system.... Read more
22-Feb-2009Source: Rotorhub
In a brief statement about future rotorcraft developments at the company during a press conference at Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California, CEO Giuseppe Orsi said the aircraft would fly in the coming months of 2009.... Read more
21-Feb-2009Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its new fixed beam suspension system for the Bell 407 has been STC certified by the FAA.... Read more
21-Feb-2009Source: Vertical Magazine
Simplex Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce a purchase of their innovative Fire Attack system for the KA-32 helicopter by Kumertau Aircraft Production (KumAPE) of Bashkortostan, Russia.... Read more
21-Feb-2009Source: Rotorhub
PlaneSayling Aviation (t/a Lynton Aviation Aircraft Sales) today announced a contract to deliver a new top-of-the-range S-76C++ ‘Deluxe Executive’ helicopter to a private operator in the United Kingdom and further cements Lynton’s success in selling the S-76C++.... Read more
20-Feb-2009Source: UTair
Check and flight tests of short-range navigation equipment and the landing of the helicopter Mi-8PC took place on the productive-technical base of JSC UTair Aviation... Read more
19-Feb-2009Source: Warsaw Business Journal
“AgustaWestland is looking for potential suppliers of fuselages, which could take over production from PZL Åšwidnik if the plant is sold to a non-strategic investor,” said Matthew Harvey, director of AgustaWestland’s Polish office.... Read more
17-Feb-2009Source: BBC
Heli-One, a subsidiary of CHC Helicopter Corporation, has been hit by an “industry-wide downturn in activity”. The company said it regretted that between 50 and 60 jobs would be affected.... Read more
16-Feb-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that Local 1150 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing 5,100 hourly employees at the company’s Stratford, Bridgeport and Shelton, Conn., and West Palm Beach, Fla., facilities, has ratified a new, five-year labor contract.... Read more
16-Feb-2009Source: Financial Times
The Ministry of Defence is close to agreeing a contract worth more than £400m with Eurocopter to extend the life of Puma transport helicopters being flown by the Royal Air Force in Afghanistan.... Read more
16-Feb-2009Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin UK and its partners have delivered a new capability for the Royal Navy by upgrading a number of Merlin HM Mk1 helicopters with a Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) installation for increased survivability in front-line operations.... Read more
14-Feb-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
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12-Feb-2009Source: Rotorhub
Sloane Helicopters are offering VIP helicopter transfers to the British GP on Sunday 21st June 2009. Sloane have teamed up with the Northampton Marriott Hotel, to offer luxury champagne buffet breakfast, and return flights aboard the sought after VIP configured Agusta aircraft.... Read more
12-Feb-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland and Indian conglomerate Tata announce the signature of an MoU for the formation of an Indian joint venture company which will establish a final assembly line for the AW119 helicopter in India.... Read more
10-Feb-2009Source: Fort Worth Business Press
Textron Inc. CEO Lewis Campbell said Tuesday he would consider selling Bell Helicopters if his company fails to raise an additional $1 billion in cash this year.... Read more
10-Feb-2009Source: Vertical Magazine
TAS currently has eleven (11) of RLC’s 206 series helicopters in its hangar being assessed, evaluated and conformed to RLC’s requirements with a possibility of more within the next year... Read more
9-Feb-2009Source: Rotorhub
The Company will provide helicopter support for CNR International (UK) Ltd, flying workers to and from the Tiffany platform, situated in the Central North Sea, 150 miles north east of Aberdeen, commencing February 10... Read more
19-Jan-2009Source: Eurocopter Southern Africa
Botswana’s Police force today received its first two Eurocopter AS350B3s for its newly formed Police Air Support Branch, opening a new chapter of mobile law enforcement and crime prevention in the country.... Read more
14-Jan-2009Source: Texas Aviation Services
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23-Dec-2008Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter and Helibras sign a historic contract with the Brazilian government... Read more
22-Dec-2008Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter UK receives first ever UK helicopter order for offshore wind farm maintenance ... Read more
9-Dec-2008Source: AgustaWestland
Sky Shuttle Helicopters Takes Delivery Of The 200th AW139... Read more
