14-Jan-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has approved Volo Mission as an authorized Distributor for the R66 Utility helicopter in the United States. Volo Mission, a leading utility helicopter training and consulting company, provides comprehensive services and support to meet the critical demands of the external load and aerial firefighting... Read more
18-Dec-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced a facility site selection today to support production of the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The new 447,000 sq. ft. factory, located in the Denton County region of Fort Worth, Texas, will be dedicated to FLRAA component manufacturing. Bell plans to begin facility... Read more
20-Nov-2024Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will exhibit at the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s (NAAA) 2024 Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas from November 19-20, 2024. This marks the company’s inaugural participation at the premiere trade show for agricultural aviation. Attendees can visit booth #1541 to connect with Robinson Helicopter... Read more
21-Oct-2024Source: Helicopter Institute
Helicopter Institute is excited to announce the addition of a Bell 429 helicopter to its fleet, enhancing its commitment to the Beyond Factory Training initiative. The Bell 429 is known for its advanced technology, versatility, and reliability. The Bell 429 as well as a Level 5 FTD will be integrated into Helicopter Institute’s advanced training... Read more
9-Sep-2024Source: Victoria Helicopters
Victoria Helicopters Inc. (“Victoria”), the lessor of choice for tailored rotorcraft leasing solutions, announced that it has signed a dry lease agreement with Texas Department of Public Safety (“TX DPS”), via Berry Aviation, inc. (“BAI”), for an Airbus H125 helicopter which was delivered and entered service with TX DPS mid-July Adam Caldwell-Waluk, Chief Executive Officer,... Read more
21-Aug-2024Source: Jeff Pino Foundation
The Jeff Pino Foundation (JPF) is pleased to announce the selection of five scholarship recipients from the 2024 high school graduating class. Each recipient has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to either pursue a college degree in an aviation-related field, obtain a pilot’s license, or earn a certificate in aircraft maintenance. The Foundation established the scholarship... Read more
30-Jul-2024Source: Bell
For over 85 years, Bell has been a trusted partner to global safety operators. From the world’s first fire helicopter to the world’s first police helicopter, Bell is proud to be an industry-leading public safety provider to this day. “Bell has seen major success in the public safety field throughout North America,” said Lane Evans,... Read more
26-Jul-2024Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters (MDH), APSCON Booth 746, will highlight its upgrade programs strengthening airborne public safety sector support at APSCON 2024 in Houston, Texas, July 29 to August 3, 2024. “We know our public safety customers rely on MD to provide rapid and reliable support and that remains a top priority as we build and grow,” said... Read more
15-Jul-2024
Memorial Hermann Life Flight has placed orders for one H160 and four H145s to replace its current fleet of EC145 helicopters. The nationally recognised emergency medical services program will be the first in the world to operate the H160 for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). Memorial Hermann Life Flight®, a service provided by Memorial Hermann... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: Air Methods
The industry-leading trauma clinicians with the Native Air emergency air medical base in Snyder are proud to announce they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every transport. Having whole blood aboard their helicopter allows them to provide additional life-saving care when every minute counts. “When transfusion is required for patients with a traumatic... Read more
20-Jun-2024Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and Houston Airports, have established a Memorandum of Understanding to bring autonomous air taxis to Greater Houston. The agreement supports the strategic planning efforts needed to bring a new form of air transportation to an important region within Texas. As part of this collaboration, Wisk will... Read more
18-Jun-2024Source: CHC
We’re proud to share CHC has achieved the highest score among air taxi participants by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Authority in their highly respected 2023 Sustentar Programme. Our vision is to be a global leader in offshore aviation by delivering safe, reliable and sustainable services. This award acknowledges the significant strides we are making... Read more
12-Jun-2024Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation recently delivered a new H125 to the Texas Game Wardens, a division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The Texas Game Wardens have used aviation assets since 1930. This new aircraft joins their existing H125 and two new Cessna fixed-wing aircraft on the way. “With the delivery of the new 2023 Airbus H125... Read more
30-May-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been down-selected for Phase 1B of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program. The SPRINT program intends to design, build, and fly an X-Plane, an experimental aircraft to demonstrate enabling technologies and integrated concepts necessary for a transformational... Read more
17-May-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced the release of its third annual Sustainability Report, which underscores Bristow’s ongoing commitment to responsible growth and sustainable practices, as well as aligning with internationally recognised frameworks and standards to offer stakeholders a transparent view of the Company’s efforts. “Our core mission remains focused on providing exceptional service and... Read more
7-May-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, revealed its Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy (ALFA) based on the Bell 429 commercial aircraft. Developed by Bell’s Advanced Programs team, ALFA is dedicated to performing flight maneuvers with an aircraft safety system and executing autonomous fly-by-wire flights. The fly-by-wire integration was a critical step in... Read more
11-Apr-2024Source: Fort Worth Texas
City Council on Tuesday evening authorized the Police Department to purchase a new helicopter to replace an aging aircraft that requires frequent maintenance. What it will cost: Purchase price for the Bell 505 helicopter is $2,062,242. A contract with CNC Technologies to upfit the helicopter with police mission equipment is $1,896,049, for a total purchase... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: PHI Air Medical
This year (2023) marks the five-year anniversary of the steadfast partnership between Christus Flight For Life (FFL) and PHI Air Medical. Together, PHI and FFL have achieved numerous impressive milestones, including completing more than 8,000 patient transports to date, significantly impacting healthcare accessibility in East Texas. This partnership has blossomed over the years, expanding the... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: ITP Aero
ITP Aero, a Bain Capital portfolio company, through its affiliate ITP Aero US, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of BP Aero, an Irving (Texas, USA) based leading provider of aircraft engine aftermarket services. Current founders and shareholders will remain involved with the company throughout its new phase of growth. Founded in... Read more
29-Nov-2022Source: Bell
In the heart of North Texas lies Bell’s state-of-the-art global headquarters for helicopter training. With combined experience of more than 250 years of technical instruction and exceeding 230,000 total flight hours for trainees in more than 135 countries, the Bell Training Academy (BTA) is an international hub for commercial and military pilot and technical training. At the... Read more
22-Jul-2022Source: US Army
A new commanding officer took charge of the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) during a change of command ceremony marking the formal transition of command from outgoing commander Colonel Joseph H. Parker to Colonel Kyle M. Hogan. The event was held aboard Naval Air Station Corpus Christi on Friday, July 15. Colonel Hogan is... Read more
15-Jun-2022
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., is thrilled to announce the opening of AirLift Texas, a new base in Weslaco, Texas, on June 1st to provide emergency air medical services to the city and surrounding Rio Grande Valley communities. Opening the base will result in quicker response times for emergent... Read more
6-Jun-2022
Training flight. Helicopter ended up on its port side N94WC Helicopter Crash Henderson Texas pic.twitter.com/Jva9s6TYfm — FSX Aviation (@FSXAviation3) June 7, 2022 ... Read more
31-May-2022
FAA: Crashed between hangars and runway while attempting to hover, ending up on its starboard side Cameron police confirm a helicopter crash occurred at Cameron Municipal Airport earlier this afternoon. Cameron Police Chief Lonnie Gosch said three people were on board and this could've been a training flight. Chief Gosch says Texas DPS is on... Read more
5-Apr-2022
During herding operation, pilot landed and exited the aircraft with the blades still turning. Sufficient inertia in the rotor system caused the helicopter to fall onto its side... Read more
25-Mar-2022
Helicopter descended from the sky in multiple pieces – tail rotor gearbox area separated from the boom, and then the boom separated from the cabin area – see video 2 POB received fatal injuries. Student pilot was named here as Ty Wallis, while the instructor was named here as Lora Trout... Read more
12-Mar-2022
Tail strike on landing at hospital helipad... Read more
1-Mar-2022
Autorotations to a taxiway, and damaged a taxiway light... Read more
30-Dec-2021
1 fatal injury of the four on board when the helicopter came down on the edge of a wood nr Livingston. Fatality named in this press report as 54-year-old Daniel King of Livingston while the survivors were named as pilot 73-year-old John Martin and passengers 26-year-old Braydon King and 23-year-old Brocton King At approximately 11:45... Read more
14-Dec-2021
FAA – Training flight for power recovery practice. Crashed over safety area on runway. ... Read more
14-Dec-2021
FAA: Pilot lost control while practicing on a private ranch, and rolled onto its side on landing. No injuries reported to the 2 POB Helicopter is registered to an address in the town of the incident... Read more
12-Dec-2021
Controlled emergency landing after being unable to recover correctly from practice autorotation landing... Read more
9-Dec-2021
After performing some maintenance work on an amateur build helicopter, the pilot carried out a test flight. In a low hover there was an explosion which caused the helicopter to crash from low level and subsequently burn out. Pilot to hospital with burns. Helicopter believed to be a CHR (Canadian Home Rotors) Safari 400 from... Read more
2-Dec-2021Source: AeroHP
AeroHP LLC, an aviation services company, today announced it has added a new part-out and sales service line to its roster of service offerings in response to significant overcapacity in the helicopter market. The company began its first project with the parting-out of a VIP-configured Leonardo AW139 aircraft. The part-out process involves the identification of... Read more
10-Nov-2021
FAA : Helicopter lost lift due to density altitude, crashed to the ground and rolled over. Pilot and two passengers had minor injuries... Read more
18-Sep-2021
Bird strike damaged stabiliser shortly after take-off... Read more
10-Aug-2021Source: Claims Journal
A federal appellate court ruled Wednesday that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Division may not enforce a law that regulates fees charged by air ambulance companies that transport injured workers from accident scenes. See Full Story.... Read more
7-Jul-2021Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced plans for a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) facility at the Bell Flight Research Center (FRC) in Arlington, TX. This state-of-the-art facility will support testing and verification for both the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programs, each with their own... Read more
30-Jun-2021
FAA report “forced landing in a field”... Read more
28-Jun-2021Source: AEA
During this morning’s regulatory session at the 64th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Dallas, Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it has accepted the AEA’s avionics technician apprenticeship program to satisfy regulatory compliance for the issuance of a repairman certificate. The announcement was made to convention attendees by Jackie L. Black, manager... Read more
13-May-2021
Main blades struck port horizontal stabiliser during run-on landing on grass. No injuries to pilot or 2 passengers... Read more
11-May-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Helisim Simulation Center, located inside the Airbus Helicopters Inc. facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, has inaugurated a new Thales Reality H full-motion flight simulator, the first of its kind in the region. Helisim LLC, a subsidiary of Helisim SAS, has already invested $22 million for the new simulation center. The H145 simulator will offer... Read more
30-Apr-2021Source: Robinson
On April 23, 2021 Robinson Helicopter delivered it’s 13,000 helicopter, R44 S/N 14438 to longtime Robinson dealer SKY Helicopters of Dallas, Texas. S/N 14438 shows off a brand-new paint scheme and is equipped with the latest in R44 options; a Lithium-ion battery, heated seats, and a 4K cockpit video camera. The aircraft also includes a... Read more
29-Mar-2021Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, celebrated the start of operations at the state-of-the-art Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) with a small gathering and ribbon cutting ceremony. Bell leaders and employees as well as local North Texas community leaders, including Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, were in attendance. This event marks the next milestone... Read more
12-Feb-2021Source: Metro Aviation
The Houston Police Department, one of the largest air units in the country, recently took delivery of a new and very special H125. It’s the first H125 for the department and will be utilized for fighting violent and property crime, and assisting with search and rescue, homeland security and firefighting support. It is also a... Read more
2-Feb-2021Source: Bell
Hillwood and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, demonstrated a point-to-point unmanned aircraft system (UAS) package delivery in North Texas at the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone. The Bell Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) flew across the Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ), and delivered a package to a landing area, demonstrating its future commercial capabilities.... Read more
9-Jan-2021
Loss of power on take off, autorotation into field. FAA report substantially damaged. No injuries to 3POB... Read more
14-Dec-2020Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation recently delivered a new H125 for the Texas Department of Public Safety, and it is the most advanced law enforcement helicopter completed by the Shreveport, Louisiana-based company. Metro collaborated with aviation technology and wireless communications leader, CNC Technologies, to customize the aircraft to meet the Texas DPS’s specific mission needs. The CNC team... Read more
10-Dec-2020
Sketchy details but both occupants received fatal injuries, named here as pilot Zane Whitesides, 31, and passenger Zack Pfeuffer, 32... Read more
5-Dec-2020
Helicopter clipped powerlines during the take-off phase and made a heavy emergency landing on highway 77. Nearby neighbours moved the helicopter off the road onto the grass verge. Skids splayed out, but rotor blades seemingly untouched and helicopter remained upright. 3 POB not injured... Read more
3-Dec-2020Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the opening of the Bell Commercial Business Center (CBC). The new facility will be located at 4151 Amon Carter Boulevard, a former American Airlines building approximately seven miles away from both Bell’s Headquarters and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Beginning in November 2020, Bell’s CBC will... Read more
26-Nov-2020Source: CNC Technologies
CNC Technologies announced it has deployed a new, state-of-the-art airborne mission suite for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s recently acquired Airbus H125 helicopter. Working with aviation and completion services firm Metro Aviation on the assignment, CNC led development and design of the new system and will provide ongoing training and 24/7 support. The new... Read more
17-Nov-2020Source: Collins Aerospace
At a ceremony Sunday, leaders from Collins Aerospace Systems’ helicopter rescue hoist business presented the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with the company’s Rescue of the Year Award. Each year, Collins Aerospace honors one of its Goodrich hoist customers for a particularly daring helicopter rescue executed using the company’s hoist. This year, Texas DPS... Read more
2-Nov-2020Source: FAA
A recently issued NOTAM effectively closes North Houston (9X1) Airport to helicopters from 1th October, except by minimum one hour’s prior permission (PPR). This is apparently due to local noise complaints ... Read more
15-Sep-2020
Main rotor struck tail boom during autorotation training. Instructor and student not injured... Read more
8-Aug-2020
Three Texas Parks and Wildlife employees died in the accident as they surveyed the landscape for desert bighorn sheep. The pilot, who was a private contractor for the state agency, was taken to El Paso for medical treatment. The victims were named by Texas Parks and Wildlife as Wildlife Biologist Dewey Stockbridge, Fish and Wildlife... Read more
8-Jun-2020Source: HALO-Flight
Hemorrhagic death remains the leading cause of survivable deaths in trauma cases; and now, the air ambulance professionals at HALO-Flight are changing that notion for South Texans with the introduction of blood on board each life-saving Mission. In 2005, the Fifty-Eighth World Health assembly designated World Blood Donor Day – June 14 – as an... Read more
6-Apr-2020
Tail rotor struck tree. No injury reported to 1 POB... Read more
19-Feb-2020Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider, today announced that it has agreed to an in-network contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to provide its members with Air Methods’ critical care in the air services at in-network rates. Air Methods will be in-network for the following BCBSTX plans: Blue Essentials... Read more
19-Dec-2019
During take off the student pilot experienced dynamic rollover.... Read more
13-Dec-2019
The aircraft lost power and struck power lines while apparently making an emergency landing near to the intersection of South Presa and East Southcross street, San Antonio, US-Texas. The aircraft received substantial damage. There were no reports of serious injuries to the occupants. – Photo... Read more
23-Oct-2019
Two Robinson R22s engaged in herding operation. Rotor blade of N7189D hit skid of N74512. Both occupants of N7189D fatally injured... Read more
23-Oct-2019
Two Robinson R22s engaged in herding operation. Rotor blade of N7189D hit skid of N74512 Passenger in N74512 seriously injured... Read more
11-Dec-2017Source: Med-Trans
National air medical transport leader Med-Trans Corporation has moved its headquarters operations into a new building at the Denton Enterprise Airport. The new 31,500 square foot facility includes 24,000 square feet of office and classroom space in addition to 7,500 square feet of hangar accommodations. The facility becomes Med-Trans’ principal base of operations, including the... Read more
7-Sep-2017Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, recently had the honour of hosting a Texas Trade Mission roundtable discussion at its Grapevine, TX, facility involving participants from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, local businesses and media. The roundtable was part of a Canadian... Read more
4-Sep-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Bell’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor prototype is currently going through its ground trials at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Centre, Texas. The prototype is intended to replace the US Army’s Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks and Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters. Bell promises that the Valor will have twice the speed and range of current helicopters. It has a V-tail,... Read more
31-Jul-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Wise County Lifeteam 68 was awarded the Air Evac Regional Service Award this year for their outstanding community outreach programmes. Lisa Ponce, Programme Director, has stated that they wish to be there for the community during the good times too, not just the bad. Some of the events they attend include school career days, awareness... Read more
18-Jul-2017Source: US DoD
Airbus Helicopters Inc., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $35,161,927 modification (P00026) to contract W58RGZ-17-C-0010 in support of the UH-72 Lakota contractor logistics support, parts support, and sustainment; the flying hour rate contract line item numbers have been revised to increase the total estimated flying hours and additional funding provided for the flying hours. Work... Read more
17-Jul-2017Source: HeliHub.com
CareFlite, one of the oldest joint use air medical transportation service in the nation has decided to open a base at the North Texas Medical Centre, and is basing their Bell 407GX there by the end of this July. The placement of their air medical helicopter in Gainesville is the “next logical step in CareFlite’s... Read more
3-Jun-2017
Date was recorded as 04-Jun-17 when helicopter wreckage was found, but as reports state the pilot’s family were looking “in the middle of the night” for him, and he was last seen on 03-Jun-17, we believe the accident date would most likely have been 03-Jun-17. NTSB also tweeted on 4th June that they were attending... Read more
29-May-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Roger Williams, one of the original employees of Bell Helicopters passed away last Friday in Dallas at the age of 65. Well loved by his community, Williams was seen as the face of Bell, always smartly dressed. His duties within the company ranged from site manager, executive director, to director of admin and head of... Read more
18-May-2017
FAA reported substantially damaged after hard landing on training flight – aircraft operated by Bell Helicopter Training Academy... Read more
15-May-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Bell is looking into purchasing 139 acres of land in east Fort Worth so that they can build a facility for pilot training. The new land will also ensure that Alliance Airport sees less air traffic, greatly reducing the amount of noise pollution. They have received many noise complaints by residents around Alliance Airport, who... Read more
11-May-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Dell Seton Medical Centre held their first flight of a simulated trauma case to christen their new helipad. The hospital opens on May 21 and will be the only level 1 trauma centre in Central Texas, reports CBS. The hospital came to a cost of $300 million. Chief of Trauma at Dell Seton, Dr. Brown,... Read more
