Van Horn to develop composite tail blades for Bell 212/412
Source: Bell, 07-Mar-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) company, announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Van Horn Aviation to develop a composite tail rotor blade for the Bell 212 and Bell 412 product lines. Van Horn Aviation has agreed to design, certify and manufacture the rotor blades with Bell Helicopter Engineering participating [...]
BLR sells 600th FastFin System
Source: BLR Aerospace, 05-Mar-13
BLR Aerospace opens Heli-Expo 2013 with 600 FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability Systems sold to date, and a rapidly expanding military presence. Overall, the company continues to deliver strong growth. Sales increased over 30 percent in 2012, and BLR’s global military footprint skyrocketed with large fleet-wide conversion sales to Colombia, Peru, Pakistan, and the [...]
FlightSafety now offers B212/412/430 training in Dallas
Source: FlightSafety, 03-Mar-13
FlightSafety International announces that it now offers training for Bell Helicopter operators at its newly expanded Learning Center in Dallas, Texas. “The relocation of our Bell Helicopter training programs to the Dallas Learning Center will significantly enhance the service our Customers receive and further increase the quality and value we provide,” said David Davenport, Senior [...]
Cadorath announces 178 new Bell extended repairs
Source: Cadorath Aerospace, 20-Feb-13
Cadorath Aerospace announcedit’s development of 178 new Bell Helicopter repairs in 2012. The Cadorath Aerospace design and engineering department continues to develop approved repairs for the Bell Helicopter line numbering close to a total of 900 repairs now available. Cadorath Aerospace completed a long list of new extended repairs throughout 2012 on the Bell Helicopter [...]
Sikorsky Helitech partners with Euravia to support P&WC PT6T engines in Australasia
Source: Euravia, 14-Jan-13
EURAVIA is pleased to announce the signing of a two year teaming agreement with SIKORSKY HELITECH, Australia to provide P&WC PT6T engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the Asia Pacific region. Based in Lancashire, England, EURAVIA specialises in aftermarket services for a wide range of P&WC PT6 engines. The strategic partnership will support [...]
PCS Aerospace to oversee upgrade of six Congolese Bell 212s
Source: PCS Aerospace, 20-Nov-12
PCS Aerospace & Marketing is pleased to announce that it has been chosen to handle the overhaul and upgrade of six Bell 212 helicopters, including airframe, components, MANT turbines for the company of the Republic of Congo. It’s a big step for our company growth, establishing important precedents quality aviation industry, civil, commercial and military [...]
Simplex STC allows fire helicopter to transport passengers
Source: Simplex Aerospace, 19-Sep-12
Simplex Aerospace has received FAA STC for a hover refill pump storage latching system, called the Aft Hook™. The Aft Hook™ allows firefighting helicopter operators to store the 5″ hover pump during flight and deploy the pump upon arrival at a water fill source. When installed on a Simplex Fire Attack system equipped helicopter, the [...]
Brazil certifies BLR Aerospace’s FastFin on B204, 205 and 212
Source: BLR Aerospace, 15-Aug-12
The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has certified the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation and flight on Bell 204, 205 and 212 helicopters. ANAC certification for BLR’s Bell 412 FastFin system is forthcoming. Brazilian operators of these Bell medium helicopters may now join their worldwide counterparts in realizing significant performance [...]
Colombian Air Force Bell 212 accident kills 13
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-May-12
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches, [...]
EASA approves BLR FastFin system for Bell 212s
Source: BLR Aerospace, 18-Apr-12
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation and flight on Bell 212 helicopters. Certification for Bell 204s and 205s is imminent, and EASA certification of BLR’s best-selling Bell 412 FastFin System is in work. European operators of these Bell medium helicopters may now join [...]
Canada’s TSB highlights helmets again in Bell 212 accident report
Source: TSB, 20-Mar-12
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its final investigation report (A11W0070) into the loss of control and collision with the water involving a helicopter operated by Campbell Helicopters Ltd. that occurred on Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta, on 20 May 2011. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the helicopter, died in the crash. Mid–afternoon on the 20 of May [...]
Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA approval of run-on wearplates for Bell 205/212/214/412/UH-1H
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 20-Mar-12
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval of DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) Run-on Landing Wearplates for Bell 205/210/212/214/412 and UH-1H series of aircraft. DAS Run-on Landing Wearplates feature an easy thru-bolt installation which makes installation or replacement quick and easy, eliminates clamps over the skidtube and prevents the [...]
Aero Products: Mapping Future Through Customer Experience
Source: Aero Products, 01-Mar-12
Despite the continued economic downturn, Aero Products Component Services, Inc. decided to meet the challenge head on by combining capital investments and customer journey mapping to enrich their customer’s experience. “It makes sense to acknowledge the current economic situation”, said Ted Johnson, President of Aero Products. “We understand that times are tough and people are [...]
Bell to refurbish Royal Thai Army 212s
Source: Bell, 15-Feb-12
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it received a contract to modify and refurbish eight Royal Thai Army Bell 212 helicopters. Bell Helicopter Asia will work with Bell Helicopter’s independent representative Royal Airport Services on this in-country program. “Modifying and refurbishing these Bell 212s will provide the Royal Thai Army improved [...]
Van Horn Aviation Unveils Bell 412/212 Tail Rotor Blade Prototype
Source: Van Horn Aviation, 13-Feb-12
Rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) will display a prototype of its new Bell 412/212 tail rotor blade here at Heli-Expo Booth No. 9651. Designed by VHA engineers in collaboration with Bell Helicopter Textron representatives, the new tail rotor blade is predicted to increase tail rotor authority while reducing pilot workload and eliminating inspections [...]
FAA approves Vector’s Bell 205/212 “Glass Cockpit” installation
Source: Vector Aerospace, 12-Feb-12
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com, (Heli-Expo Booth # 7139) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) # SR03043NY for an Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS, or “glass cockpit [...]
First delivery With Universal Avionics’ flightdeck is Bell 212 from Panama
Source: Universal Avionics, 11-Feb-12
With a newly-integrated flightdeck based on Universal Avionics Flat Panel Displays, Servicio Nacional Aeronaval (National Aeronaval Service – SENAN) of Panama took delivery of the first of five Bell 212 helicopter variants this past month. The Helitech Support Services digital modernization of the Bell 212 was designed with the assistance of Maxcraft Avionics. The totally [...]
FastFin fuels record sales at BLR Aerospace
Source: BLR Aerospace, 11-Feb-12
Market acceptance of the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System is fueling record growth for BLR Aerospace, in large part due to OEM and operator acceptance of the FastFin System for Bell medium helicopters, according to Dave Marone, vice president of Sales and Marketing for BLR. BLR representatives will be available to discuss FastFin [...]
Bell’s Training Academy receives B212 EASA approval
Source: Bell, 10-Feb-12
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to provide B1.3 Maintenance Training courses on Bell 212 helicopters. As an EASA Part 147 approved maintenance training organization, the BTA is now approved to provide EASA maintenance training on [...]
INAER awarded Spanish Navy AB212 life extension work
Source: INAER, 12-Jan-12
(Electronic translation from Spanish) Once the tender procedure for the program of life extension Agusta Bell 212 helicopters of the Spanish Navy, the Chief of Logistics Support (JAL) has awarded the program to the joint venture companies formed by SENER IngenierÃa y Sistemas e INAER Maintenance. The modernization program of the seven helicopters AB 212, [...]
Unmanned underwater vehicle finds 2003 helicopter wreckage
Source: University Centre in Svalbard, 14-Dec-11
A helicopter crashed and sank in Adventfjorden in December 2003, never to be seen again – until last week. An underwater robot was cruising at 70 meters depth to take images of the ocean floor for a UNIS research project, when it hit upon the remains of the helicopter. The helicopter crashed and sunk in [...]
INAER opens a new HEMS base in Chile
Source: INAER, 12-Dec-11
In the city of Puerto Varas has been installed an emergency helicopter operations center for southern Chile. At the base, a Bell 212 helicopter will operate, equipped with a mobile ICU and medical equipment for the patient to receive the first care, stabilization in the accident site and care during transport to hospital. “The use of helicopters to evacuate critically [...]
Brunei orders 12 Black Hawks to replace 212s, 105s
Source: Brunei military, 17-Nov-11
The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce the contract award for the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Support Helicopter Project to Sikorsky International Operations, Inc, United States of America. The project is for the supply of twelve (12) BLACKHAWK S-70i helicopters to replace the current fleet of Bell 212 and BO105 helicopters [...]
FAA proposes AD for main rotor yoke on Bell 204/205/212
Source: FAA, 04-Nov-11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1188; Directorate Identifier 2008-SW-46-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 Helicopters Preamble Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: This document proposes superseding four existing airworthiness [...]
FAA approves B212 performance increase with BLR FastFin
Source: BLR Aerospace, 21-Oct-11
BLR Aerospace, a name synonymous with outstanding performance enhancement technologies that increase the capabilities of rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft by manufacturers such as Bell Helicopter and Hawker Beechcraft, today announced an FAA-certified performance increase for its Bell 212 FastFin® System. The FAA has approved a Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) certifying up to 500 pounds of [...]
Slave Lake honours pilot killed fighting fires
Source: Metro News, 12-Sep-11
Slave Lake in northern Alberta will honour Bell 212 pilot Jean-Luc Deba of Montreal, who was killed while fighting the wildfires that whipped through the town in May. (See full story) . Helihub.com page for this accident – 20-May-11 C-FJUR Bell 212 Slave Lake, Canada (1F). File photo
Dart announces Brazilian approval of Heli-Rappel Kit on medium Bells
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 04-Aug-11
DART is pleased to announce they have received Brazilian approval for their Heli-Rappel™ Kit for the Medium Bell aircraft models. Transport Canada and FAA approvals have been previously received. Installed in the roof structure of the cabin, the Heli‑Rappel™ provides a secure and safe system for deploying personnel into the field from a hover position [...]
Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA approval of their Vertical Reference Door Kit
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 03-Aug-11
DART is pleased to announce that they have received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA certification for their Vertical Reference Door Kit for Bell 204/205/210/212//214/412 model of aircraft. DART’s Vertical Reference Door improves visibility and allows the pilot to maneuver with precision when conducting any sort of vertical reference work. In addition to offering a complete [...]
Brunei rejects B412 and AW139 by reducing contest to Eurocopter and Sikorsky
Source: Brunei MINDEF, 25-Jul-11
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has down-selected two companies who will compete for the Support Helicopter Project (SH Poject) contract, namely Eurocopter and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky). With Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) fleet of Bell 212 and BO105 nearing the end of its operational life, the SH Project was brought about in line with [...]
FB Heliservices to exhibit four helicopters at Helitech 2011
Source: FB Heliservices, 25-Jul-11
FB Heliservices is pleased to confirm that it plans to attend Helitech in 2011 with four of its aircraft on show Bell 412 Griffin HARII, a Search and Rescue helicopter based on the Bell 412EP, operated by 84 Squadron RAF since 2003 at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. READ MORE about 84 Squadron… Eurocopter AS 350, a [...]
Royal Thai Army suffer third fatal helicopter accident in nine days
Source: HeliHub.com, 24-Jul-11
Thailand has today suffered a third fatal helicopter accident in just nine days, claiming a total of 17 lives. All three are operationally related – the third involved in the rescue of the second, which was itself on a mission related to the first accident. On 16th July, a Bell UH-1H crashed in Petchaburi Province, [...]
Spain approves $30M upgrade for AB212 ASW fleet
Source: HeliHub.com, 03-Jul-11
On Friday 1st July, the Spanish Government approved the contract to modernise the country’s fleet of Agusta-Bell AB212 ASW helicopters. The value of the deal is 21 million euros (approx $30.5M), and will tie the Spanish Navy over until they fully introduce their NH90s. This upgrade program is one of just two approved for the [...]
Euravia launches PT6T-3 Fleet Refresh Program
Source: Euravia, 23-Jun-11
Euravia a world leader in P&WC PT6 Engine Series MRO, has launched the “PT6T Fleet Refresh Program” (PT6T-FRP(C)) for the Bell 212, Agusta Bell 212 and Sikorsky S-58T Helicopter series operating the P&WC PT6T-3 TwinPac. Euravia are offering customers the opportunity to exchange their current PT6T-3 units for Zero TSO units with less than 4,000 [...]
Spain arrests eight and impounds 16+ helicopters being exported to Iran
Source: HeliHub.com, 27-May-11
Spains’s National Police have aborted the sale of a number of helicopters and fighter parts to Iran and Venezuela. A total of eight arrests have been made in relation to this deal, five Spanish businessmen and three Iranian nationals who had traveled to Spain to formalise the deal. Export of this type of equipment to [...]
Campbell Helicopters: Pilot details released on May 20 crash nr Slave Lake, Alberta
Source: Campbell Helicopters, 26-May-11
ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA– – 54-year-old Jean-Luc Deba has been named as the deceased pilot who manned a Bell 212 helicopter from the Campbell Helicopters’ fleet in Abbotsford on Friday, May 20. The helicopter was engaged in battling the blazes in Canyon Creek, 24 kilometres west of Slave Lake Alberta. The helicopter went down in shallow [...]
Australia’s Commercial Helicopters add two Bell 212s
26-May-11
Business growth has led to Commercial Helicopters, who are based at Mudgee Airport, to increase their fleet of 12 aircraft with the arrival of two Bell 212 helicopters on Monday. The pair were purchased from the Korean Government VIP flight.
FAA approves Dart LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 26-Apr-11
DART is pleased to announce that they have received FAA certification for their Cargo Mirror mounted LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412 model of aircraft. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. DART LED Pulse Lights install easily on any DART Dual Cargo Mirror and provide excellent forward conspicuity for all Medium Bell [...]
US Marine Corps UH-1N has mid-air engine fire
Source: HeliHub.com, 15-Mar-11
A US Marine Corps Bell UH-1N has today made an emergency landing in a field at Jacksonville, US-North Carolina after experiencing a mid-air port engine fire. Based at the nearby Marine Corps Air Station New River, the photos of the UH-1N where it landed show significant scorch marks The six crew on board all exited [...]
Dart wins TC and EASA approval for LED pulse lights for Bell 412/etc
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 09-Feb-11
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada and EASA approvals for their Cargo Mirror mounted LED Pulse Lights Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412 model of aircraft. FAA approval is still pending. DART LED Pulse Lights install easily on any DART Dual Cargo Mirror and provide excellent forward [...]
FlightSafety wins Brazilian approval for B212 and B412 simulators
Source: FlightSafety, 30-Nov-10
LaGuardia Airport, New York (November 30, 2010) – FlightSafety International has received approval from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil for its Bell 212 and Bell 412 full flight simulators. “The approval of our Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopter simulators by the ANAC shows our commitment and ability to provide our Customers in [...]
Firefighting Bell 212 stationed in Cootamundra, Australia
Source: Cootamundra Herald, 26-Nov-10
Cootamundra will be home to one of the biggest firefighting helicopters in regional NSW this summer, with the arrival of a Bell 212 aircraft to be operated by Canadian operator Valhalla Helicopters.
Dart announces EASA approval of Safety Enhancement Kits for Medium Bell models
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 18-Nov-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval for their Safety Enhancement Kits for the Medium Bell aircraft model types. FAA and Transport Canada approvals have been previously received. DART Safety Enhancement Kits increase the operational safety of Medium Bell aircraft. Sub-kits may be installed [...]
Heliwest wins two year Bell 212 contract in Papua New Guinea
Source: Heliwest, 18-Nov-10
Resource-rich Papua New Guinea is undergoing an unprecedented economic boom and massive technological transformation as the country’s national building vision becomes reality. Playing a significant role in this growth is Heliwest which has won a two-year contract with major telecommunications operator Digicel for the construction of mobile phone towers across PNG. Heliwest is Australia’s leading [...]
Shadin Avionics announces Fuel Management STC for Bell 212/412
Source: Shadin Avionics, 05-Nov-10
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 [...]
Canadian Helicopters win more Afghanistan support work
Source: Canadian Helicopters, 02-Oct-10
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (the “Fund”), the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, is pleased to announce that it has been advised it has been awarded additional work in Afghanistan by the United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”). This new contract, similar to previous awards, entails the movement of supplies and passengers [...]
Aeronautical Accessories wins STC for B212 Vibration Monitoring System
Source: Aeronautical Accessories, 16-Sep-10
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., an affiliate company of Bell Helicopter, is pleased to announce STC certification of the 212 Bell Helicopter Vibration Monitoring System (BHVM). The product is now approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, and Agencia Nacional De Aviacao Civil-Brazil. The new system provides drive train health and engine monitoring to improve aircraft [...]
Dart announces TC approval for Bell 205/212/412 cable cutters
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 30-Aug-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received Transport Canada approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP helicopters. FAA and EASA approvals have been previously received. Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting [...]
Dart announces EASA approval of Apical’s cable cutters for Bell 204, 205, 212 and 412
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 30-Jul-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell model 204B, 205A-1, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP helicopters. FAA approval has been previously received and Transport Canada approval is pending. Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of [...]
Dart wins EASA Approval of Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 29-Jun-10
DART Helicopter Services LLC has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval of the Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit for the Bell 204/205/212/214/412 helicopters. Transport Canada approval has been previously received and FAA approval is currently pending. The Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kits provide improved visibility of slung [...]
Dart GPS Receiver Gimbal Mount now compatible with Garmin GPSMAP on Medium Bell aircraft
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 18-Jun-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval for the redesign of their Top Mounted GPS Gimbal Mount for Garmin GPSMAP 296/396/496 for installation on Bell 204/205/212/214/412 aircraft models. DART Aerospace has undertaken to update the design of their centre post [...]
Forest Service helicopter stationed in Auburn for now
Source: The Union, 17-Jun-10
The Forest Service’s Bell 212 helicopter will fly out of Auburn, Station 10, for a month during the early part of fire season, said Fire Chief Jeanne Pincha-Tulley.
Meeker Aviation and AirFilm Camera Systems announces new B212/B412 STC
Source: Meeker Aviation, 03-Jun-10
Meeker Aviation and Air Film Camera Systems are pleased to announce we have received: FAA / STC: SR02297LA, for our Bell212 / 412 /AB412 series helicopters, nose mount for camera / sensor /searchlights. The mount will also fit some SuperHuey, Huey II, 210, UH-1N models. The nose mount offers these distinct features: maxpayload weight135lbs will [...]
Helicopter pilot survived crash, only to drown later: report
Source: Vancouver Sun, 03-Jun-10
Company responds to 2009 death by requiring life-jackets for helicopter pilots on firefighting bucket duty
Dart Announces certification of Lightweight Heli-UtilityBasket™ for the Bell 205/210/212/214
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 18-May-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Lightweight Heli-Utility-Basket™ for the Bell 205/210/212/214 models of helicopters. DART’s new lightweight basket provides the same load capacity as the standard and low profile baskets but with a 30% reduction in [...]
Dart Announces FAA Approval of Apical’s Cable Cutters for Bell 204, 205, 212 and 412
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 11-May-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received FAA approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP . Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the [...]
Great Slave Helicopters Expands to Peru
Source: Great Slave Helicopters, 04-May-10
Discovery Air Inc. is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Great Slave Helicopters (GSH), has extended its reach into South America through a one-year Master Service Agreement signed May 3 in support of ongoing oil and gas seismic exploration activity with South American Exploration LLC’s Peruvian operations. An initial high-utilization, through this Agreement is now [...]
Canadian Helicopters airfreight 2xS61, 2xB212 to Afghanistan
Source: Vancouver Sun, 10-Apr-10
The Antonov 225, the world’s largest aircraft, will transport the building, the Canadian Helicopters choppers, and a variety of smaller cargo to Kabul for the U.S. Armed Forces just as easily.
Helicopter pilot survived crash, only to drown later: report
Source: Vancouver Sun, 07-Apr-10
Accident referred to occurred 14-Aug-09 C-GTKE Bell B212 between Lillooet and Lytton, Canada – see HeliHub.com data page
Dart Wins Brazilian Approval of Helifab’s B212/412 Baggage Door Actuator
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 07-Apr-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Helifab has received Brazilian approval of their Baggage Door Actuator for the 212 / 412 / 412EP models of aircraft. FAA approval has been previously received. The actuator holds the baggage door open to facilitate loading and unloading. This installation replaces a brass chain [...]
Uruguay sends two Bell 212s for UN work in Congo
Source: Uruguay al Dia, 22-Mar-10
Next Monday, the Air Force will deploy two twin-engine Bell 212 helicopters to meet humanitarian missions in Bukavu airport in the Republic of Congo.
Two Italian AB212s return from Afghanistan
Source: Dedalo, 22-Mar-10
Two Agusta-Bell AB.212 helicopters of 21 ° Gruppo of the 9th Wing of the Air Force returned yesterday from Afghanistan to Italy in a USAF C-17
Gulf Helicopters win short-term offshore contract with Reliance Oil
Source: Gulf Times, 16-Nov-09
Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC), an associate of Gulf International Services, has entered into a service pact with Reliance Exploration and Production DMCC, a subsidiary of India’s private sector petroleum giant Reliance Industries.
Dart Announces Brazilian Approval of Interior Protector Kits for Medium Bell Aircraft
Source: http://www.verticalmag.com/control/news/templates/?a=11868, 25-Sep-09
DART Helicopter Services’ affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Brazilian approval of their Aft Wall & Pylon Protector Kit, their Baggage Compartment Kit and their Cabin Floor Protector Kit for Medium Bell 205/212/412 model aircraft. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received.
DART Helicopter Services Announces TC Approval of Safety Enhancement Kits for Medium Bell Models
Source: Vertical, 22-Sep-09
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval for their Safety Enhancement Kits for the Medium Bell aircraft model types.
Absolute Fire Delivers New Tracking Technology to Helicorp
Source: Vertical, 18-Sep-09
Helicorp of Melbourne, Australia is the first client to purchase new FASTTrack technology, which will record and transmit bucket and tank activity on its Bell 212 helicopters. This new technology is designed and manufactured by Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) of Calgary, Canada.
Gulf Helicopter signs three-year Bell 212 contract with Saffer
Source: Peninsula, 16-Sep-09
Gulf Helicopters has entered into a service agreement with Saffer Company for exploration and production in order to use one Helicopter type (Bell 212) to support petroleum operations for 3 years
United Rotorcraft Solutions and Ahlers Aerospace awarded CASA approval for B412 NVG lighting
Source: RotorNews, 17-Aug-09
In June 2009, David Brigham, President of URS, traveled to Australia to complete the Night Vision Lighting Modifications on two Bell 412’s for Australian Helicopters. With the NVG filters in hand over a two week period, David performed the modifications and worked with CASA to obtain their approval.
Dart Announces Certification of Baggage Compartment Protector Kits for Medium Bell Aircraft
Source: Vertical, 28-Jul-09
DART Helicopter Services Announces Certification of DART’s Aft Cabin Wall Protectors for Medium Bell Aircraft
Source: RotorNews, 15-Jul-09
DART Helicopter Services Announces EASA Approval of Cargo Mirror for Bell 204/205/212/412
Source: RotorNews, 18-Jun-09
Dart Helicopter Services Announces EASA approval of their Medium Bell Protective Trim Kits
Source: Dart, 15-May-09
DART Helicopter Services Announces EASA Approval of DART’s Comfort Seat for the Bell 205/212/214
Source: Dart, 07-May-09
DART Helicopter Services Announces FAA Approval of Bell 205/212/412 Aft Facing Seats
Source: Dart, 21-Apr-09
Guardian Mobility recieves STC for its Skytrax 3X tracking system for the Bell 205, 212 and 214
Source: Rotorhub, 15-Apr-09
