8-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Complete Registers†series, listing every helicopter Currently registered in a particular country. While the majority of our updates continue to be focused on monthly or quarterly reviews of the registrations which have changed (added, removed, change of ownership etc), the “Complete Registers†series allows us to include... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Mornington Sandford Aviation
by Richard Mornington-Sanford Not so long ago, if I had asked Frank Robinson whether there would be a turbine-engine powered Robinson helicopter, Frank would have said: “You know, Dick, that turbine engine is just too damned expensive.†The phrase ‘never say never’ comes to mind as I start a pre-flight inspection with Doug Tompkins, Robinson... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Aviation Codes Central
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
8-Nov-2010Source: Tata Advanced Systems
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) Sunday unveiled the first Sikorsky-92 helicopter cabin manufactured at its facility at the aerospace and precision engineering Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on the outskirts of Hyderabad. TASL is scheduled to deliver the first cabin later this month to US-based Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, one of the world’s largest helicopter manufacturers and... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Upper Limit Aviation, via Vertical
The Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges has recognized Upper Limit Aviation (ULA) and its helicopter flight training program as a School of Distinction. The award “is intended to recognize ACCSC- accredited institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of accreditation as well as a commitment to delivering quality educational... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Aerial Filmworks
Aerial Filmworks provided the Cineflex V14HD system and helicopter mount for the popular CBS/Survivor show. The filming for “Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast†took place on the tropical coast and in the jungles in Nicaragua. Award-Winning Aerial Cinematography Mark Hryma of Fly Boy Pictures, the Aerial Director of Photography for Survivor, continues to work with the... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Italy’s national aviation authority ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazone Civile) has recently announced that Rome Urbe Airport will now be open for helicopter operations ountil 22:00, effective from 3rd November. Previously rotary wing operations were not allowed after sunset. HeliHub.com understands that this move is part of the relationship between AgustaWestland and Alitalica. Under this... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Sunday Times
The Senok Trade Group, heavily into the automobile business, is planning to start a helicopter service... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Telegraph
Bond Aviation has hired advisers to look at strategic options for the business, said sources. The family-owned company is understood to be interested in selling 30 to 60% to expand... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Baltic Course
Latvian helicopter company GM Helicopters has confirmed that three of its crew have been kidnapped in Sudan. The company is currently in contact with the Latvian Foreign Ministry.... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: CHL.UN) will release its third quarter results ending September 30, 2010, on Friday November 12, 2010, after market close. The Canadian Helicopters Income Fund conference call will take place Monday November 15, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to review the financial results. To participate in this conference call, please... Read more
7-Nov-2010Source: AMCAR
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
5-Nov-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 of $38.9 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $33.2 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, in the September 2009 quarter. The quarter benefited from sequential improvement in the underlying operations and a significant reduction in the... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Vertical Aviation
Monday, November 1st, 2010, marked the official start of Vertical Aviation! Under new ownership and management, Westcor Aviation, Inc. will now be known as Vertical Aviation LLC. For the past year, operations have been conducted under the direction of John Castrogiovanni as General Manager, and now as Owner and President, they anticipate the transition to... Read more
5-Nov-2010
The 8,000 sq.m building, which cost about NZ$26M, will be home to the Defence Force’s 13 new helicopters – eight NH90s and five A109LUHs... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
From Monday November 1st, passengers travelling Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and entitled to a chauffeur-driven car, can utilise a special helicopter transfer service when travelling in and out of Tokyo. Passengers will be picked up and taken to the heli pad, then the helicopter will fly them into Tokyo central where a chauffeur-driven car will... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence Logistic Center Woensdrecht today entered a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) framework agreement to expand the center’s capabilities and develop opportunities for Dutch industry. The alliance is aimed at ensuring the readiness of CH-47 Chinook and AH-64D Apache helicopters operated by the Royal Netherlands... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: National Museum of the USAF
The National Museum of the United States Air Force is currently performing a detailed restoration of a historic Sikorsky HH-3 “Jolly Green Giant” rescue helicopter. The HH-3 has been in museum storage with the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., and was recently transported to the museum’s restoration facility... Read more
5-Nov-2010
Italian defense group Finmeccanica has sold helicopters, including the AgustaWestland AW101 and the AW139, to the government of Turkmenistan, the firm said Nov. 4... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Dubai Helishow
The 4th edition of the Dubai Helishow, the Middle East’s largest trade show for the helicopter industry, came to end today. The three day event, held at the Dubai Airport Expo Centre, attracted a record number of senior level buyers and visitors from around the world. The show, the industry’s third largest exhibition in the... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa, Canada, is being awarded a $65,741,000 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be subcontracted to Canadian Helicopters, Ltd., and performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2010, to be... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., is being awarded a $25,287,200 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2010, to be completed by Oct. 31, 2011. This... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Nueva Zona De Aviacion General, Bogota, Colombia, is being awarded a $139,038,859 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2010, to be completed by Oct. 31,... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Presidential Airways, Inc., an Aviation Worldwide Services Co., Camden, N.C., is being awarded a $94,367,844 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2010, to be completed... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Shadin Avionics
Shadin Avionics, a global leader in aircraft fuel management solutions, announces the approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate for the installation of a Shadin Fuel Management Kit into Bell 212 and 412 model helicopters. The Bell 212/412 STC is the latest addition to Shadin’s well established portfolio of Fuel Management System STCs that includes installations... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: The Reader
Pilots union files complaint against INAER, the company that owns the helicopter which died 3 coastguards after it plunged into the sea in January, for alleged “breach of its obligations” in crew training, which “directly contributed to errors in the operation”.... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval for their patent pending new design of Bearpaw, called the Ultrapawâ„¢, for the Bell 429 model of aircraft. FAA and EASA approvals are pending. DART Aerospace has applied a brand new product line, the patent pending... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Police Aviation News
The Armed Forces of Malta’s Air Wing has completed a €2M refit project which saw the installation of new turbine engines and top of the range avionics on one of its Islanders as well as the full return to service of a third Aerospatiale SA316B Alouette helicopter. The project, which was co-financed by the European... Read more
4-Nov-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
4-Nov-2010Source: Talon Helicopters
Talon Helicopters President and Operations Manager, Peter Murray, received the 2010 Leadership Award of the National Search and Rescue Awards of Excellence Program. The prestigious award, presented by Lt. Gen. W. Semianiw of Canada Command on Sept. 27, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec, recognizes exemplary service, commitment and dedication to search and rescue services across the... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Flightglobal
The selection process for Germany’s combat search and rescue helicopter requirement may slip into the first quarter of next year, a top Boeing executive says.... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Employee Benefits
Spokesman for AgustaWestland, said: “It enables us to provide an online resource to our members and trustees which is flexible, easy to maintain and at relatively low cost. Our early indications show the members are very happy with the website we have developed.â€... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Mobilarm
Mobilarm has announced that it has secured a significant new contract to supply its VHF Locator Beacons to Bristow Helicopters Australia (part of the Bristow Group) as the sole contractor to BHP Billiton Petroleum for offshore personnel transfers by helicopter in Australia. In the initial order, Mobilarm will supply 50 of its innovative V100 VHF... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Flightglobal
Boeing is now pitching the AH-6S helicopter as a less costly alternative for the US Army than upgrading 330 Bell Helicopter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scouts.... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Dubai Helishow
The fourth edition of the Dubai Helishow, inaugurated by Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Art, continued to attract the region’s leading stakeholders in civil, medical, military, and search and rescue sector with day one seeing the confirmation of a deal between the UAE Airforce and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Vertical
Vertical Magazine is pleased to announce that it has launched a new online retail store to sell Vertical-branded products and apparel. The Vertical Apparel shop can be accessed from the main Vertical website, www.verticalmag.com. It offers high-quality Vertical-branded items, including t-shirts, hats, jackets, backpacks and watches, among other products. Additional items will be added to... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International’s mission is to advance the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce. That mission charges each of us to commit ourselves to promoting the highest level of safety and efficiency. This culture of professionalism is nurtured when we encourage and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and organizations. Each... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Aeronautical Accessories
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., an affiliate company of Bell Helicopter, has expanded its list of new 2010 products that have achieved certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The EASA certification of these products is an important element of the rotorcraft parts manufacturer / distributor’s strategic priorities. “Tying new product certification initiatives with global distribution... Read more
3-Nov-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
3-Nov-2010
Lawyers said Mr Mull’s family was suing Rotorway International Australia, its director Kevin Lunn and two American-based companies, Rotorway Global and Cobb International... Read more
3-Nov-2010Source: HAI
HAI Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary Edward F. DiCampli, HAI Manager of Advertising and Exhibit Sales Lisa K. Henderson, and HAI Operations & Safety Assistant Jose Orozco are representing HAI at the Middle East’s largest trade show for the helicopter industry, the Dubai Helishow. Running from November 2 – 4 at the Dubai Airport... Read more
3-Nov-2010Source: AgustaWestland
[Note – HeliHub.com first ran this story from Brazilian sources on 24th September. We are now publishing AgustaWestland’s press release dated 2nd November] AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that the State of Goiás, in central Brazil, has ordered three AW119Ke single engine helicopters for law enforcement, fire-fighting and transport missions. The contract... Read more
3-Nov-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
The Defence Department is looking at whether it should buy U.S. President Barack Obama’s helicopter cast-offs as spare parts for the Canadian air force’s Cormorant SAR fleet... Read more
3-Nov-2010Source: NT News
AERO-MEDICAL services are the worst they’ve been in 25 years and people are dying of complications while waiting to be evacuated, a remote area doctor has said.... Read more
3-Nov-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) announced that the U.S. Army initiated a contract for the OH-58 “A2D” cabin conversion upgrade program for the highly successful OH-58 platform. “We are pleased and proud that the United States Army has awarded us the first phase of the “A2D” agreement,” said John L. Garrison, president... Read more
3-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Bloomberg are today reporting that the Italian Air Force has ordered 10 SAR AW139s and 12 Combat AW101s, quoting unnamed people close to the company. THe order is valued at about 1.2 billion euros ($1.7 billion). The finances were approved on 13th October by the Italian Senate’s Defence Committee, accoridng to the Italian Government’s website.... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: Salt Air
An innovative new tourism product for the Bay of Islands has just been launched by Salt Air which includes a barge, a helicopter, a boat and stunning island beaches. Salt Air have purpose built a floating heli pad barge that will be anchored out amongst the islands from Paihia. Visitors to the Bay of Islands... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: US Army
orpus Christ Army Depot sent its first OH-58D Kiowa Warrior back to the fight during a roll-out ceremony held in the depot’s Hangar 44, Oct. 14, 2010. The unprecedented OH-58D crash battle damage repair is the first step to increasing the number of Kiowa Warriors at a time when cost-effective measures are critical to support... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: Rotorcraft Services Group
Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc. (RSG), an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft services, proudly announces the appointment of Arturo Saldana as Vice President of Sales for the group. Mr. Saldana, a well known and respected aviation sales and marketing professional was previously serving as sales director for a fixed-wing aircraft manufacturer. Ed Bolden, President of... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: Eagle Pass Heliskiing
A small, boutique-style helicopter skiing company has developed their product to cater to the everyday skier that is seeking that extra special, extra-ordinary experience in the mountains. Un-corking the common belief that it takes the rich or extreme skier to enjoy skiing untouched deep powder, Eagle Pass Heliskiing provides a very personable and safe product... Read more
2-Nov-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-Nov-2010Source: Dubai Helishow
The much-awaited fourth edition of the Dubai Helishow, the Middle East’s largest trade show for the helicopter industry, opened its doors today at the Dubai Airport Expo Centre. The three-day event was inaugurated by Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Art Authority. Held under the patronage of His Highness... Read more
2-Nov-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-Nov-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-Nov-2010Source: Rubb Building Systems
Rubb Building Systems and Cocoon, Inc. recently collaborated in the installation of a fixedbase maintenance hangar for Army Fleet Support. Based at the Fort Rucker Army Base in Alabama, the helicopter hangar shall be used for training and maintenance of several types of Helicopters. The structure has a clear span width of 150′ wide, utilizes... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: Kern County Sheriff
On October 25, 2010, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit received the coveted “Excellence in Police Aviation Unit Award†in Orlando Florida at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference. This award is given by the leadership of the IACP through the efforts of their Aviation Committee and through the... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Summerside, PE, Canada – Members of the media are invited to attend the Grand Opening of Vector Aerospace Corporation’s (Vector) newest Overhaul facility; Vector Aerospace – Africa (Pty) Ltd. This latest addition to Vector’s fixed and rotary-wing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organization offers a variety of specialized services for the Pratt & Whitney Canada... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Dubai Helishow from Nov 2-4, 2010 in the East Hall, Airport Expo, Dubai, UAE. Exhibitors from around the world will showcase their products and services through indoor exhibits, static aircraft displays, and flight demonstrations. The increasing number of industry visitors from all parts of the world is a... Read more
2-Nov-2010
Yorkshire Air Ambulance to move one of their MD Explorers from Sheffield to Bagby following a strategic review... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: CPI Aero
EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Nov 01, 2010 — CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero(R)”) (CVU 11.38, +0.26, +2.34%) announced today that Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (UTX 74.64, -0.13, -0.17%) , has awarded CPI Aero its Supplier Gold status. UTC’s Supplier Gold program recognizes superior performance in quality, delivery, lean manufacturing and customer satisfaction.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Ryan Aerospace
This global Innovation Award coordinated by Aviation Week put the Helimod right in the world aviation spotlight and sparked a great deal of interest. The Helimod’s re-configurability along with its robust design, small footprint, low cost and realistic force trim function and control loading all contributed to it being considered for an award. Managing Director... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Donaldson
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland A119/AW119 Ke helicopters. A welcome equipment addition... Read more
1-Nov-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-Nov-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-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Kaman Aerospace Corp., Bloomfield, Conn., is being awarded an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed value of $18,125,727 for engineering technical services in support of the Egyptian Air Force’s H-2 program under the Foreign Military Sales program. Services to be provided include in-country support for operational mission requirements. Work will be performed in Bloomfield, Conn.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Complete Registers†series, listing every helicopter Currently registered in a particular country. While the majority of our updates continue to be focused on monthly or quarterly reviews of the registrations which have changed (added, removed, change of ownership etc), the “Complete Registers” series allows us to include... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Whistler Question
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District officials this week approved $150K in funding for needed upgrades to the helipad at the Whistler Health Care Centre, and is seeking another $50K to cover the local portion of a projected $500K project.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: 24 Heures
Last Friday in the morning, two military helicopters were hit by a laser beam above Vevey. Based on indications of crews, Vaud cantonal police could identify and question the author. He has been charged.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Times of India
The Airport Authority of India has begun feasibility studies for setting up an airstrip and heliport in the pilgrim town of Guruvayur in Kerala’s Thrissur district.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Eurocopter
Marignane, France, October 31, 2010: Eurocopter today signed an agreement for the supply of seven AS350 B3 Ecureuil helicopters to the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture for crop spraying missions over vast fields of date palm trees – which provide a major source of agricultural revenue for the country. Deliveries of these single-engine workhorse rotary-wing aircraft... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: CT Post
The planned 12,000 square-foot building is one-story with a mezzanine for storage The structure would not expand the footprint of Sikorsky’s Stratford campus.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Times of India
The first helicopter cabin manufactured by Tata Advanced Systems in the aerospace SEZ in Ranga Reddy district will be delivered next week.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Victoria State Government
Ballarat residents will have better access to air ambulance services under a re-elected Brumby Labor Government, with Health Minister Daniel Andrews today announcing plans to provide $10 million to establish a helipad on top of a new carpark at Ballarat Base Hospital. “Each week, 1000 more Victorians turn 65, that’s why the Brumby Labor Government... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Army Times
The U.S. Air Force is close to finalizing a sole-source deal to buy up to 93 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army, according to defense industry sources.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Courier Mail
Health Minister Paul Lucas has ruled out new funding for the North Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service, leaving them without a helicopter... Read more
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