4-Jun-2022
Heavily damaged in hard landing, pilot was only person on board and suffered serious injuries Pilot Injured In Helicopter Crash At Essex County Airport https://t.co/HtWnIVU6vq — Randolph Patch (@RandolphNJPatch) June 6, 2022 ... Read more
7-Jan-2022
US DoD statement – A Marine Corps AH-1Z with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, had a mishap at approximately 3:30 p.m. (EST) today in Wrightstown, N.J., outside Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. There were no fatalities or civilian structure damage. Two personnel were on... Read more
14-Jun-2021Source: US Dept Interior
This announcement by the US Dept of the Interior looks good news for the helicopter industry. Historically, US has done very little in offshore wind farm development, but with this announcement and the Gulf of Mexico statement earlier this week, we are heading in a positive direction. Ed In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of... Read more
11-Jan-2021Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced that it is now partnered with New Jersey-based Cabin Crafters Inc. (CCI) to support fixed and rotor wing interior refurbishments. Cabin Crafters has specialized in quality aircraft interiors for more than 35 years. As the first Federal Aviation Administration certified repair station specializing in aircraft interiors CCI is... Read more
14-Nov-2020
While attempting to decouple from dolly, rudder pedal became stuck and helicopter briefly became airborne. The tail rotor separated from the aircraft, resulting in a hard landing... Read more
22-Aug-2020
Precautionary landing in baseball field. Eyewitness reports suggest there was something on fire in the cockpit which was taken out of the helicopter and extinguished. With rotors still turning, the one person who got out then got back in and the helicopter took off again.... Read more
2-Jun-2017
Helicopter made emergency landing on main runway of Newark Airport. No reported damage... Read more
20-May-2017
Fell onto starboard side in training accident.... Read more
1-Nov-2016Source: HeliHub.com
The grand opening of the new Woodbine Municipal Airport was celebrated this past week, held by Mid-Atlantic Medevac. Medevac has been operating at the airport for five years and is happy to see the new base up and running. The modular office had a yearlong construction until it was operational. The new base holds an... Read more
19-Nov-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that long term training service contracts have been signed with customers operating AW139 intermediate twin helicopters in the United States and Canada. Signing a five year training contract, helicopter emergency medical services provider STARS, operating three AW139s throughout Western Canada, is extending its agreement with AgustaWestland to provide recurrent training for its... Read more
29-Oct-2015Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation will welcome a new operations customer in November. Metro and Cooper University Health Care are partnering to launch a new air medical service throughout seven counties of southern New Jersey. “Cooper Air Med is a crucial part of Cooper’s emergency medical services continuum,” said Steven E. Ross, MD, FACS, FCCM, Vice Chairman, Department... Read more
22-Oct-2015Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro recently accepted the New Jersey Aviation Association’s Excellence in Business Aviation Award for 2015. The award was presented at a ceremony in Princeton, New Jersey, in recognition of Zuccaro’s efforts over his 45 year career to improve safety, efficiency, and public approval for New Jersey helicopter operations as part of his activities as... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: nj
After a years-long battle, a state appeals court has ruled that Overlook Medical Center can build a rooftop landing pad for helicopters even though the city board of adjustment rejected the plans. See Full Story... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: Wings Air Helicopters
The experience begins with a private helicopter flight for two people from New York City (Midtown Manhattan) to Atlantic City International Airport. Travelers will be picked up from the West 30th Street Heliport and land in Atlantic City just an hour later, skipping all traffic. A luxury sedan will be waiting to take the couples... Read more
29-Apr-2015Source: Gotham Air
Gotham Air, the luxury helicopter travel company offering affordable six-minute flights from Manhattan to JFK and Newark Airports, announces shared charter flights for weekend getaways and daily commuter destinations. The routes will launch on Thursday, May 21st (Memorial Day Weekend) with reservations beginning today onGothamAir.com and forthcoming on the app. The expansion will include shared charter helicopter flights from Manhattan to The Hamptons... Read more
13-Mar-2015
Emergency, with no apparent damage from press photo... Read more
19-Feb-2015Source: Global Aerospace
Global Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of aerospace insurance, is pleased to announce the following changes to its U.S. underwriting structure. Effective April 1, 2015, Marilena Sharpell will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Operations and Underwriting Executive. In her new role, Ms. Sharpell will immediately begin realigning U.S. operations while continuing to oversee... Read more
23-Dec-2014Source: HeliHub.com
MacAndrews & Forbes owner Ronald O Perelman has recently taken delivery of a new corporate AgustaWestland AW139 after a string of three Sikorsky S76s. Mr Perelman, who built his success on leveraged buy-outs, is most famous for his stake in cosmetics company Revlon, but has stakes in sectors ranging from entertainment to biotechnology and military... Read more
8-Sep-2014Source: My Fox NY
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has re-affirmed its approval for Atlantic Health System to construct and operate a restricted use helipad at Overlook Medical Center. See full story... Read more
25-Aug-2014
Rolled over during force landing into open field... Read more
6-May-2014Source: Seattle PI
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says budget cuts are forcing it to ground a helicopter that for decades had checked for floating debris and algae blooms along the New Jersey and New York coastline – See full story... Read more
1-May-2014
Emergency services responding. Crash timed at 11.07am Eastern. Helicopter ended upright with tail boom chopped off by one of the main blades and the rest of the tail – including the tail rotor gear box and blades – lying nearby... Read more
3-Apr-2014Source: HeliFlite
HeliFlite is adding an Agusta helicopter to its managed fleet. The company now operates a total of 8 aircraft in the region. HeliFlite has recently signed an aircraft management agreement for an Agusta helicopter, increasing the company’s fleet in the region to 8 aircraft — up from just one helicopter in 1998. The Agusta will be... Read more
25-Feb-2014Source: HeliWagon
HeliWagonTM announced this week that the company has delivered new HeliWagon mobile landing dollies to the New Jersey National Guard and the Maryland National Guard. New Jersey accepted delivery of four units and Maryland accepted delivery of their first HeliWagon. “We saw the Heliwagon demonstrated and it had all of the capabilities we were looking... Read more
5-Dec-2013Source: NJ.com
The state Department of Transportation has “authorized construction of a helistop”, “but it has not yet approved the helistop or granted a license,” said Steve Schapiro, public information officer for the DOT. See whole story to resolve the contradiction... Read more
28-Nov-2013Source: NJ.com
Overlook Medical Center has filed an application with the state Department of Transportation seeking approval to build a helipad at the facility. See full story... Read more
12-Nov-2013Source: Asbury Park Press
Operation Huey Restoration will see UH-1D 64-13732 become a monument at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel. see full story... Read more
6-Nov-2013Source: Air BP
After experiencing less than satisfactory performance from his helicopter engine and gear box oil Jim Miller, owner and operator of New Jersey Chopper, made the switch to Air BP Lubricants’ turbo oil 2197 (BPTO 2197) – and has experienced improved performance and a range of additional benefits. A former aviation advisor to the Continental and... Read more
31-Oct-2013Source: NJ.com
Responding to noise and safety concerns about helicopter traffic over the Hudson River, federal lawmakers announced an agreement to limit the number and hours of tourist flights operating out of a heliport on the Jersey City waterfront. See full story... Read more
1-Aug-2013
Precautionary landing on landfill site – reportedly weather related. No damage... Read more
24-Jul-2013Source: NJ.com
The New York Jets withdrew their application for a helipad at their Florham Park training facility Wednesday amid neighbors’ opposition to the project. see full story... Read more
22-Jun-2013
Minor damage on landing at base. http://www.helicopterflightservices.com/... Read more
28-May-2013
Emergency landing in school field... Read more
16-May-2013Source: CBS New York
The New York Jets have found themselves locked in a fierce battle with their neighbors, as hundreds of residents living near the team’s practice facility are protesting new construction plans for a helipad. (See Full Story)... Read more
9-Apr-2013Source: The Alternative
Representatives of Atlantic Health System and Overlook Medical Center filed a Notice of Appeal of the Union County District Court’s decision supporting denial of variance approvals to construct a neuroscience helipad on the roof of Overlook Medical Center (see full story).... Read more
5-Apr-2013Source: The Alternative Press
Representatives of Atlantic Health System and Overlook Medical Center filed a Notice of Appeal of the Union County District Court’s decision supporting denial of variance approvals to construct a neuroscience helipad on the roof of Overlook Medical Center (see full story).... Read more
11-Mar-2013Source: Asbury Park Press
The New Jersey National Guard formally began construction of a new helicopter support base at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. (see full story)... Read more
27-Feb-2013Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement for a new global headquarters in Morris Plains, N.J. The company’s decision is subject to approval of its application with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) for state incentives under the Grow N.J. Assistance Program. The company expects the move to occur... Read more
15-Feb-2013Source: Barista Net
Bloomfield Township Administrator Ted Ehrenburg reported that state officials had agreed to hold off on including a helipad as part of the construction of new State Police barracks on the Garden State Parkway. (see full story)... Read more
3-Jan-2013Source: NJ.com
An arbitrator has ruled against the township in a battle over who should pay for helicopter flying lessons taken by two police officers, but an appeal is already under way, officials said. (see full story)... Read more
13-Dec-2012Source: Asbury Park Press
A state appeals court has upheld a decision to grant a restricted helistop license to Donald Trump. (see full story)... Read more
12-Nov-2012Source: HeliFlite
HeliFlite is airlifting donations collected by the Paul Miller Auto Group to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy including Staten Island, Long Island and the Jersey Shore. Since the storm, the Paul Miller Auto Group has been working tirelessly collecting, organizing and delivering much needed relief supplies across its eight New Jersey dealerships. Via its fleet of helicopters, HeliFlite... Read more
2-Oct-2012
Minor damage in field landing... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the New Jersey State Police has today taken delivery of their fifth and final AW139 helicopter under their fleet replacement program. The aircraft were produced at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania production facility. “We are extremely proud to deliver the final AW139 to the New Jersey State Police,â€... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: AAG
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the east coast’s premier executive helicopter company, has established helicopter operations at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport to provide convenient access to Manhattan from all metro airports. Travel time between Teterboro and Manhattan is less than 10 minutes aboard one of AAG’s Sikorsky S-76® executive aircraft. Associated Aircraft Group is a subsidiary... Read more
11-Apr-2012Source: Atlantic Health System
Atlantic Ambulance Corporation, a subsidiary of Atlantic Health System, the parent company of Morristown, Overlook and Newton Medical Centers and Goryeb Children’s Hospital, this week launched its third medevac helicopter into the skies above northern New Jersey. The new chopper, Atlantic Air Three, will provide service primarily to the residents of Sussex and Passaic Counties.... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: Hackensack UMC
As part of its commitment to strengthening its regional network, Hackensack University Medical Center is pleased to announce that its new helicopter, AirMed1, will become operational as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 5. “We are thrilled to welcome AirMed1 to HackensackUMC,†said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer of HackensackUMC. “Our medical center... Read more
13-Jan-2012
New Jersey State Police, en route to Morristown airport, made an emergency landing for “safety reasons” because of ice.”... Read more
5-Jan-2012
Field landing with no damage after reported tail rotor servo failure. 4POB, no injuries. En route to Virginia from joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Engineers from Fort Dix attended and helicopter flew again about 1 hour later... Read more
6-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
As New Jersey State Police take delivery of their new fleet of AW139s, their retiring fleet of S76Bs are up for auction. Rightly or wrongly, they have chosen to sell all five S76Bs as one lot. All are EMS configured with dual litter capability, four attendant/cabin seats, suction system, LOX, shore power, plug-type sliding cabin... Read more
19-Nov-2011
EMS helicopter was stranded on the helicopter landing pad of Capital Health Regional Medical Center because of a leaking fuel tank... Read more
23-Oct-2011
Precautionary landing on test flight out of Boeing’s Ridley Park plant... Read more
9-Oct-2011
A mechanical problem forced a medical transport helicopter to make an emergency landing... Read more
21-Sep-2011
On 7th September, an AW139 was marked on FAA files as being owned by the State of New Jersey – N303YS, serial 41260 from the Pennsylvania production line. Two... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: ERHC
The Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) invites you to attend its Annual Meeting and Job Fair from Sept. 22-25 at the Sheraton of Mahwah Hotel, in Mahwah, N.J. One of the highlights of this year’s annual meeting will be a presentation from Mitchell Moss of the Rudin Center for Transportation, outlining the results of a “Heliport... Read more
18-Sep-2011Source: US Coast Guard
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Coast Guard held a ceremony recognizing the enhanced mission capabilities of the MH-65D Dolphin Short Range Recovery Helicopter fleet here Friday. The helicopters have been upgraded with a series of overhauls by replacing obsolete components and unsupportable equipment with modern digital systems. The Dolphin upgrades include digital avionics components, including... Read more
22-Aug-2011Source: HeliFlite
The 2011 Barclays PGA Golf Tournament takes place August 23rd-28th at the prestigious Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey. HeliFlite has approval for a private landing site less than a mile away from the event. Attendees to the tournament arriving by car will use a drop off point or parking, both over 8 miles... Read more
20-Jul-2011
Very heavy landing, both occupants injured. Skids splayed out, tail boom broken but stayed upright. The pilot is 27-year-old Edwin Eilbacher of Hillsborough, N.J. His passenger is 44-year-old photographer Julia Armstrong-Robertson of Newark, Del.... Read more
7-Jun-2011Source: HeliFlite
Founded in 1998, HeliFlite is a full service helicopter operator offering on demand charter, a 25-hour HeliCard, fractional ownership and aircraft management services. HeliFlite’s outstanding safety record has been recognized by ARGUS International who has awarded HeliFlite “Platinum†status as well as Wyvern who has audited the company seven times and recommends HeliFlite as a... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Courier Post
It all started when representatives of Conner Strong & Buckelew approached the township with their plan about a year ago even though Evesham didn’t permit helistops. Weeks later, Evesham’s council adopted a land use ordinance to permit helistops under conditions that align with Conner Strong’s helistop plan... Read more
13-May-2011Source: Boeing
Boeing received a $23.7 million contract on May 9 to perform Initial Production Fielding Support modifications on 49 CH-47F Chinook helicopters at the Boeing Millville Modification Center. The contract period extends the current work of modifying Chinook aircraft at the Boeing Millville facility for another year, from May 2011 through April 2012. “This important program... Read more
8-May-2011Source: NJ.com
A contract expansion may be in store for Boeing Company’s presence at the Millville Airport. A contract extending work conducted by the Boeing Company is currently in the works, however, details are not readily available.... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: HHI Heliport
Liberty Helicopters, operator of the largest helicopter sightseeing and charter fleet in metropolitan New York, is moving to the new Helo Holdings Inc. (HHI) Heliport at Kearny, New Jersey, beginning today, April 26th. Liberty is bringing eight helicopters to the new facility as well as its corporate administration, accounting and maintenance functions. Chris Vellios, Chief... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Atlantic Health
Atlantic Ambulance Corporation, a subsidiary of Atlantic Health, the parent company of Morristown Memorial Hospital and Overlook Hospital, is marking half a decade of service with Atlantic Air One, its medevac helicopter based in northern New Jersey, while seeking to duplicate that success with a new, twin helicopter, Atlantic Air Two, in the southern region... Read more
13-Feb-2011
Bird strike... Read more
11-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Sit down. Take a deep breath. The US Army’s Joseph P. Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium Project Manager Award is upon us and the winner has been announced! The award from the US Army Cargo Helicopters Project Office was presented this week at a symposium in Huntsville, Alabama. Boeing’s Aircraft Modificatin Center team based out of... Read more
5-Jan-2011
Precautionary landing made after warning light illumination. Later departed. One of crew wearing Boeing flight uniform. Likely on test flight out of Boeing facility at Milville Municipal Airport... Read more
10-Dec-2010
Made emergency landing after striking flock of birds on climbout from Trenton Airport... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Press of Atlantic City
New state guidelines governing the deployment of air ambulances took effect this month; they allow the closest medevac helicopter to respond to medical emergencies.... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: NJ.com
Controversial rules for dispatching medical helicopters to the scene of traumatic accidents were modified today, resolving for now a longstanding dispute between the state service and the private companies seeking to compete with it.... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: NJ.com
Modifications are run in 24 day cycles, in which helicopters are delivered, the parts are removed, modifications are made, parts are re-installed and the aircraft are shipped back to the customer.... Read more
20-Jul-2010Source: NY Daily News
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey grounded its helicopter fleet Thursday, admitting that the $3.7 million it spends every year on security flyovers is a waste of money in tough times.... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: MONOC
MONOC Mobile Health Services is pleased to announce that they have just taken receipt of their new MedEvac helicopter. The helicopter is a new Eurocopter EC135 specially outfitted for medical missions. The helicopter used by MONOC is flown by experienced pilots with over 3,000 hours of flight time. The medical team is staffed by a... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: NJ.com
Chairman George MacLean expressed strong views that the applicant had not made a compelling argument regarding the lives that would actually be saved... Read more
15-Apr-2010Source: Philadelphia Enquirer
New Jersey Air National Guard helicopter pilots have helped Camden police with day and nighttime patrols for the last eight months or so on a “routine basis,” Police Chief Scott Thomson said Tuesday night.... Read more
