2-Aug-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) provided an update on the construction progress of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, reaffirming an expected 2024 completion date. In preparation for this facility’s completion, last week Archer showcased its Midnight aircraft at Atlantic Aviation’s new terminal at DeKalb–Peachtree Municipal Airport. Guests included government officials from Georgia’s Office... Read more
13-Dec-2022Source: MD Helicopters
The following is a press release from MD Helicopters where they confirm the story we ran two weeks previously. MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce the Atlanta Police Department has signed a USD$10 million purchase agreement for two MD 530F helicopters. Additionally, the department signed an agreement to convert one of its... Read more
28-Nov-2022Source: HeliHub.com
The City of Atlanta has signed off the paperwork at a City Council meeting earlier this month with a commitment of $10,445,227 to the future fleet of its Police Department This figure includes two new MD530FF helicopters from MD Helicopters, and the upgrade of the City’s current MD500E (pictured) to 530FF standard. Standardising the fleet... Read more
12-Apr-2022
Gusty conditions caused helicopter to drift and main rotor blades struck building, ending on its port side. 4 POB, no injuries reported Helicopter with children inside crashes into building in Calhoun, officials say https://t.co/rYuoyFWXDi — 13WMAZ News (@13wmaznews) April 13, 2022 ... Read more
29-Sep-2021
FAA : Helicopter crashed in field... Read more
16-Sep-2021
Helicopter went down in forested area in poor weather. All three on board received fatal injuries – they were named here as Alister Pereira, 42; Charles Ogilvie, 46; and Carson McElheney, 40. Helicopter had taken off from Thomasville in south Georgia near the Florida border Photo: Jasper County Sheriff... Read more
6-Jul-2021Source: The Leader-Herald
A planned relocation by LifeNet of NY — a medical helicopter transport business in the town of Glen moving to the Fulton County Airport and a new hangar — is taking off. See Full Story. ... Read more
14-Apr-2021
Emergency landing on golf course. FAA report did not supply any further details. ... Read more
18-Nov-2020
Training accident – FAA report loss of control followed by ground impact. 2 POB reported not injured... Read more
18-Oct-2020
Crashed into a wooded area. Further info awaited... Read more
8-Jan-2020
Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances, Weston, US-Georgia.... Read more
14-May-2019Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and will now be part of the plans’ in-network health coverage benefits in six additional states across the country. As part of the agreement, Anthem-affiliated health plan members in California, Georgia, Nevada,... Read more
3-May-2019Source: Rotorcorp
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region IV Administrator Ashley D. Bell today named Rotorcorp LLC as the 2019 SBA Exporter of the Year for the State of Georgia and the larger eight-state Southeast Region. “We are honored to highlight regional small business champions who are making significant changes by driving our economy and creating... Read more
9-Jan-2017Source: HeliHub.com
The Georgian Civil Aviation Agency has announced that they will be allowing the Austrian company, Wucher Helikopter and the German company, Helicopter Travel Munich, to offer flights for heli-skiing at Gudauri winter resort. The permits only allow flight under the Visual Flight Rules. The advantage of heli-skiing is that it offers extreme snowboarders and skiers... Read more
14-Jul-2016Source: Metro Aviation
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) flies more than 30,000 miles annually in Georgia’s only dedicated pediatric helicopter. They recently updated their capabilities with the world’s first EC145e, completed by Metro Aviation. The EC145e retains the power, performance and reliability of the legacy EC145, but with a useful load of up to 300 pounds more than... Read more
9-Mar-2016Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation became the first North American customer for the EC145e when it contracted to purchase six helicopters and launched an extensive demo tour of the new lighter weight, lower cost version of the highly successful EC145. Metro recently identified Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as the launch customer for the 145e and says they are... Read more
1-Mar-2016Source: Airbus Helicopters
Lightnin’ Production Rentals, a movie and television production rental company based in the Atlanta area, has ordered an Airbus Helicopters H130 to provide transportation to its clients. Lightnin’ Production Rentals is scheduled to take delivery of the aircraft in June. Acquiring a helicopter will allow the company to dramatically reduce its commuting time around the... Read more
30-Nov-2015Source: Rockdale Citizen
AirLife 6, an emergency medical helicopter operated by AirMethods Corporation, has taken up residence at the Covington Municipal Airport, and the community welcomed it with an open house last week at the airport. See Full Story... Read more
2-Oct-2015Source: MD Helicopters
Gwinnett County MD 500E is the first of two aviation unit helicopters to get a make-over through the MDHI-exclusive, FAA-approved factory-recertification program Mesa, Ariz., September 30, 2015 – MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery of a newly certified, zero-time MD 530F helicopter to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Previously operated as an MD... Read more
5-Jun-2015Source: Cov News
As the city of Covington looks toward expanding its airport, a new tenant will help pave the way. See Full Story... Read more
26-May-2015Source: dfwatch
Georgia has presented a new unmanned attack and reconnaissance helicopter produced by the state research and development center Delta. See Full Story... Read more
7-Nov-2014Source: AJC
The family members and estates of two Atlanta police officers killed two years ago this week when a department helicopter they were flying crashed into power lines along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive have filed lawsuits against several companies involved in the manufacture and maintenance of the aircraft. See Full Story... Read more
8-Oct-2014Source: GDP
For nearly 40 years, a different kind of police unit has patrolled Gwinnett County. See Full Story... Read more
10-Sep-2014Source: CBS
A lawsuit filed Monday blames Sikorsky for a fatal crash in Georgia eight months ago, saying manufactures failed to install a tiny part that caused the tail rotor to malfunction and sent the aircraft spinning out of control.... Read more
26-Jun-2014Source: Georgia Tech
Beginning this summer, the Georgia Institute of Technology and CNN will embark on a joint research initiative to better understand the opportunities unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) present for media organizations, and to explore the access and safety issues that need to be addressed as part of any new regulatory framework. The project team will be... Read more
6-Jun-2014Source: Precision Aviation Services
Nearing its first anniversary as a Robinson Helicopter Dealer and Service Center, Precision Aviation Services (PAS), a Precision Aviation Group Company (PAG), has already sold 11 helicopters, surpassing the first-year requirement to sell eight. The majority of the helicopters PAG sold were Robinson’s newest, largest and most powerful helicopter, the R66, which is the manufacturer’s... Read more
13-Apr-2014
Since 1982, AeroQuest has been a leader in aircraft interior components manufacturing and specializes in turnkey products for business and commercial aircraft including showers, countertops, window shades, cabinetry, cabin peripheral panels, and other interior components. The company offers both build-to-print and design-to-build services. Glen Lynch, President & CEO of the GAL Aerospace Group of Companies,... Read more
9-Feb-2014
Emergency field landing. No apparent damage. Engineer called... Read more
16-Jan-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Word is just reaching the HeliHub.com office of a night training flight accident just before midnight on Wednesday involving a Black Hawk. One of the three crew was killed and the other two seriously injured. Helicopter was with the 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Regiment out of Fort Campbell. More info will be posted here as... Read more
15-Jan-2014
One killed, two injured in training accident. Helicopter operated by Special ops 160SOAR unit. Fatality named here as Capt. Clayton O. Carpenter... Read more
16-Dec-2013Source: Night Flight Concepts
The Georgia State Highway Patrol recently began a Night Vision Goggles (NVG) maintenance service with Night Flight Concepts®. “We are pleased to be starting an NVG maintenance relationship with the Georgia State Highway Patrol,” states David Luke, Vice-President Night Flight Concepts®. “We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients by offering best-in-class service, top of... Read more
9-Oct-2013Source: Haverfield Aviation
Privately owned Haverfield Aviation, Inc., announced today that it will be launching three new operational bases out of Denton, Texas; Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and Valdosta, Georgia. These three new bases will operate in conjunction with Haverfield’s existing corporate office based out of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The launch of these three new bases will now give Haverfield... Read more
23-Sep-2013Source: US DoD
Georgia Tech Applied Research Corp., Atlanta, Ga., was awarded a $24,999,999 delivery order to contract HC1047-05-D-4000-0252 for PMA209 systems engineering, design and development. The delivery order will focus on achieving sensor suite integration, supporting sensor fusion algorithm development, making situational awareness enhancements and better supporting the system’s organic sustainment efforts for a variety of fixed... Read more
27-Jun-2013Source: Precision Aviation Services
Peachtree City, GA based Precision Aviation Services (PAS), a Precision Aviation Group Company (PAG) has announced that it has been named a Robinson Helicopter Dealer and Service Center. PAS, formerly Gardner Aviation Services (GAS) is actively selling R22, R44 and R66 model Robinson Helicopters through its facility located at Falcon Field at the Atlanta Regional... Read more
21-May-2013Source: WCTV.TV
The view from a helicopter in the air can be breathtaking, but it can also help breathe life into those riding inside. Because when lives are on the line, time can be the greatest enemy. (See Full Story)... Read more
9-May-2013
Main rotor struck tail on landing... Read more
3-Jan-2013Source: Douglas County Sentinel
The base is being temporarily housed at Tanner Medical Center while company officials seek a permanent location. (see full story)... Read more
19-Nov-2012
The Atlanta Police Department’s small fleet of helicopters is scheduled to return to the air Monday, two weeks after the crash of their OH-6A N368PD that killed two law enforcement officers. (see full story) File photo... Read more
13-Nov-2012Source: Coastal Courier
Air Evac Lifeteam hosted a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and Liberty Regional Medical Center on Oct. 30 at 462 E.G. Miles Parkway in Hinesville. (see full story)... Read more
5-Nov-2012Source: JEMS
South Georgia Medical Center CEO Randy Sauls said the medical center is grateful to all who had a hand in the planning and execution of the project, which cost approximately $225,000 to build. (see full story)... Read more
3-Nov-2012
Police helicopter crashed on night search operation, killing both officers on board – later named as Richard J. Halford and Shawn A. Smiley. Later report stated it hit a powerline pole and part of the cable was wrapped around the skids. Post crash fire.... Read more
13-Sep-2012Source: SAM, Inc
Surveying And Mapping, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Corporate Aircraft Solutions, LLC, also know as Oasis Services, for the exclusive use of a rotary wing aircraft as a platform for airborne LiDAR deployment. The aircraft, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, is based near SAM, Inc. headquarters in Austin, Texas and will allow the company... Read more
6-Sep-2012Source: WJBF
Georgia State Patrol Aviation Division helicopter pilot Herbert L. Craven who was under investigation has resigned. (see full story)... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation and AirMed of Augusta, Georgia announced today a newly formed partnership between the twoorganizations to operate the AirMed air medical services.  The newly formed partnership will work in unison to manage the highly regarded AirMed flight program well into the future. The two organizations recently joined forces as AirMed was looking to establish a... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: Precision Aviation Group
In its continuing effort to provide the best products and value-added services to the Aerospace and Defense Industry, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) completed an expansion of its Headquarters located at 495 Lake Mirror Road in Atlanta, Ga. “We are excited about another expansion of our Atlanta facility. This is our fourth expansion in the last 12... Read more
12-Jun-2012
Emergency landing in public park “after noticing strange fumes”... Read more
22-May-2012Source: HAI
Join the Atlanta Aero Club as it welcomes Matt Zuccaro, president of the Helicopter Association International (HAI), at a luncheon on June 7, 2012 at the Capital City Club Downtown, Atlanta, Ga. All HAI members are invited and will receive the Aero Club member discount for attendance. Zuccaro, who became HAI President in 2005, has... Read more
28-Mar-2012
Bird strike on take off, precautionary landing made on taxiway... Read more
9-Feb-2012Source: Precision Aviation Group
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries, announces the launch of the Rotorcraft Services Division at its subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS). This Division will provide Helicopter-specific Avionics Upgrades/Installs, Airframe Maintenance, and MRO services at GAS’ 35,000 square foot facilities located at... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Augusta Chronicle
The Georgia State Patrol helicopter housed in Thomson soon will have a new hangar and pad at Augusta Regional Airport. (see full story)... Read more
3-Oct-2011Source: HAI
The World Record Helicopter Team, based in Murrieta Calif., set a new world speed record from San Diego Calif. to Savannah/Hilton Head Ga. and back, on Sept. 17, 2011. Flying a Robinson R44 Raven II, the four-man team departed from Brown Field when the race clock started at 7:28 a.m. Despite some extreme weather conditions... Read more
15-Sep-2011
Force landed in open field... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: World Record Helicopter Team
From: The World Record Helicopter Team & USA Academy Of Aviation Inc. French Valley Airport ( F70) Murrieta, Ca. Tel 951-551 6592- 951-600 2883. when: In September 2011. From Where: From Brown Airport, San Diego- to Savannah Hilton Head, GA, and back. Departure Time will be 6 o’clock AM. What is the current record and... Read more
8-Aug-2011
Two Army pilots were killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise on a live-fire range. Pilots named as Capt. John D. Hortman, 30, of Inman, SC, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Steven B. Redd, 37, of Lancaster, CA. Both served in the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment stationed at Fort Campbell,... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Sacramento Bee
Michael Edward Todd, 31, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court last month to conspiring to illegally export the parts. He is scheduled for sentencing in August.  Hamid “Hank†Seifi, pleaded guilty to that charge and to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Seifi was sentenced to 56 months in prison, followed by three years... Read more
16-May-2011Source: The Times-Herald
Whatever photographs or memorabilia you have, the The Times-Herald would like to borrow them just long enough to make copies we can publish.... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: Professional Aviation Associates
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced it recently signed an agreement with Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Stratoflex Products Division to be an Authorized Stratoflex Hose Distributor. Professional Aviation has a long relationship with Stratoflex, manufacturing Technical Standard Order (TSO) hoses as a sub-distributor for Parker for the last 18 years. Professional Aviation’s current hose... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Precision Aviation Group
Atlanta, GA – based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces the acquisition of Peachtree City, GA – based Gardner Aviation Specialist (GAS), an FAA Repair Station specializing in Avionics Installations, “Glass Panel” upgrades,  Aircraft Maintenance, and MRO Services. The GAS purchase allows PAG to expand the services it provides... Read more
27-Feb-2011Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
All but emergency flights are now banned due to budgetary constraints... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Omniflight
ADDISON, Texas, November 22, 2010 — Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a leading national provider of air medical services, has launched its OmniAdvantage family membership program in eight of the 18 states in which it offers service. Omniflight is introducing OmniAdvantage as a supplemental insurance offering to give the millions of families in its service regions the... Read more
25-Sep-2010Source: Chatanooga Times Free Press
The Bell LongRanger will be located temporarily at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, Ga., but Erlanger is building a new hangar and service facility near McCaysville, Ga.... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Precision Aviation Group
In its continuing effort to provide the best products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industry, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) – the exclusive provider of ISMRO (Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) – began work on expanding its headquarters at 495 Lake Mirror Road in Atlanta, GA. The continued growth of PAG’s four... Read more
24-Sep-2010
A DeKalb County police officer and a civilian instructor were injured when the police department’s helicopter crashed in Covington during a re-certification flight.... Read more
20-Sep-2010
Air Methods Corp., owner and operator of Air Life Georgia, has established a new community base model of operations at the Jasper Airport. They have helicopters based in Cobb, Coweta, Hall, Rockdale, Spalding and now Pickens County.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: HAI
Two-term Governor of Georgia Sonny Perdue has managed to add two significant aviation ratings to his commercial pilot certificate. On September 6th, the Governor took advantage of the Labor Day holiday and passed both the Helicopter Commercial and Helicopter Flight Instructor practical check rides. An experienced 3000-hour Commercial Pilot, the Governor added a Private Helicopter... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: Palm Beach Post
The R44 was expected to arrive at 5 p.m. Monday at the helipad at the Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in Young Harris, Ga., about 90 miles from Atlanta. The helicopter was last heard from during a refueling stop in Madison.... Read more
2-Aug-2010
Impact with terrain. Pilot Adam Reeves, 45, and passenger Shelley Zapototsky, 37 died in the accident... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: Macon
The first two helicopters of the Marine Light Attack Squadron 773 — an AH-1W Super Cobra and a UH-1N Huey — arrived at Robins recently. Seven additional helicopters will be following in the coming days and weeks.... Read more
26-May-2010Source: 11Alive
Georgia’s General Assembly has set aside $600,000 to subsidize one of Erlanger Medical Center’s helicopters. The hospital is in Tennessee, but serves many Northwest Georgians.... Read more
25-May-2010Source: The Citizen
This is the largest-ever theft recovery for the LoJack system in the entire state of Georgia, according to Sheriff’s Investigator Brent Rowan.... Read more
3-Mar-2010Source: Macon Telegraph
Within four hours of The Medical Center of Central Georgia’s heliport officially opened Monday at noon, the hospital received its first patient on the roof of the hospital’s surgery center.... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association
The Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association will hold their spring meeting at the 57th Fighter Squadron Restaurant on June 5, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Fly-in’s are to park on the Epps ramp. There will be a shuttle service to and from the 57th. The airspace will be closed from 1200 – 1700, but the tower will... Read more
