Sacramento Metro Fire chooses Becker avionics for UH-1
Source: Becker Avionics, 26-Mar-13
The Sacramento Metro Fire Air Operations unit recently received a grant to upgrade its avionics and selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system for one of its UH-1 multi-mission helicopters. The aircraft is currently undergoing an avionics upgrade at Advanced Helicopter Services (AHS) facility in Woodland, CA-near Sacramento. The popular Becker DVCS6100 [...]
Sacramento Metro Fire chooses Becker system for UH-1
Source: Becker Avionics, 06-Mar-13
The Sacramento Metro Fire Air Operations unit recently received a grant to upgrade its avionics and selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system for one of its UH-1 multi-mission helicopters. The aircraft is currently undergoing an avionics upgrade at Advanced Helicopter Services (AHS) facility in Woodland, CA-near Sacramento. The popular Becker DVCS6100 [...]
HFI to display three heritage helicopters at Heli-Expo 2013
Source: HFI, 01-Mar-13
At HELI-EXPO 2013, Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is proud to again feature a Heritage of Helicopters display in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. HFI has secured the loan of these historic aircraft from several museums and foundations, and curators from these museums will speak about their respective rotorcraft and their unique [...]
Oregon UH-1 operator for sale
Source: HeliHub.com, 15-Jan-13
Classifieds website Craigslist is currently hosting the following advert (here) “Timberline Air Service is a complete turn-key external load helicopter company that is currently operating Bell UH-1Ls. Timberline has been operating since 1983, the company includes complete ground support equipment, extensive spares inventory to support both UH-1Ls. Timberline has an excellent work history and potential [...]
UK – Helicopter Museum Huey becomes Vietnam film star
Source: The Helicopter Museum, 07-Jan-13
The Helicopter Museum came alive with the sounds of “Action!” and “Cut!” last week as a small film crew recorded a number of scenes for their début feature using one of the more iconic aircraft in the museum’s vast collection. With the use of some clever lighting angles and a large Green Screen backdrop, the [...]
Santa Barbara County refurbish UH-1 for fire and sheriff tasks
12-Dec-12
Commissioned into service Monday at Santa Ynez Airport, state-of-the-art Copter 3 is able to provide law enforcement functions as well as aerial firefighting, search and rescue, air ambulance service, and the transport of Special Enforcement Team (SET) members. (see full story) File photo
Rockwell-Collins awarded $17M contract for Nav/Comm repairs
Source: US DoD, 11-Oct-12
Rockwell-Collins Inc., Government Systems Division, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $17,172,085 requirements contract for the repair of navigational and communication components for the E2C, EA-6B, F/A-18, P-3, H-1, H-46, H45-D aircraft, and the H53 and H60 helicopters. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (80 percent) and Atlanta, Ga., (20 percent), and [...]
Huey donation provides new training possibilities at Crisis City
Source: Kansas Adjutant General, 20-Sep-12
The morning air was filled with the thumping of CH-47 Chinook blades as it sling-loaded a UH-1 Huey helicopter to the Crisis City’s training ground Sept. 6, near Salina, Kan. Provided on permanent loan to Crisis City by the Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, the 601st Aviation Support Battalion, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry [...]
Huey moves into Wings of Eagles Discovery Center
Source: Star Gazette, 07-Sep-12
It will be a few weeks yet before the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center is open to the public at its new location. But museum officials want to let people know that more than a year after they had hoped to reopen, that long-anticipated date is almost here. (see full story) File photo
Royal New Zealand Air Force sends UH-1s to assist Papua New Guinea elections
Source: Royal New Zealand Air Force, 26-Jun-12
Two Royal New Zealand Air Force UH-1H Iroquois helicopters have been loaded on to a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 for deployment to Papua New Guinea, with a third to follow on a further C-17 on Friday. New Zealand and Australia are providing support to the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission and authorities to ensure [...]
Four companies awarded $12M for logistics support of H-60, H-1, CV-22 progams
Source: US DoD, 21-Jun-12
Creative Business Solutions, Inc., Mitchellville, Md.; Cirrus Technology, Inc., Huntsville, Ala.; Infinite Services and Solutions, Inc., Columbus, Ga.; and Standard Technology, Inc., Warner Robins, Ga., are being awarded a $12,000,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable no-fee contract to provide logistics support for the acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of H-60, H-1 (variant), CV-22, and other special mission aircraft modification [...]
Namibia: Helicopter hearing postponed to June
Source: New Era, 24-Apr-12
The case in which Rainier Arangies, the owner of the helicopter that was grounded jointly by the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Civil Aviation authority in February following an uproar was postponed to 22 June in the High Court (see full story)
Oceus Networks to test new generation wireless comms on three ships with UH-1
Source: US DoD, 09-Apr-12
Oceus Networks, Inc.*, Reston, Va., is being awarded a $7,804,428 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N68335-12-C-0100) to exercise an option for a rapidly deployable fourth generation long term evolution tactical, wireless, maritime command and control communication solution and support the operational test and evaluation. This modification will provided for the installation of equipment [...]
Kawasaki announce initial order for UH-X
Source: Kawasaki, 30-Mar-12
(Electronic translation from Japanese) Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today, we received an order (1) new multi-purpose helicopter for the Ground Self-Defense Force from the Ministry of Defense. In addition, “UH-X” is, as the successor of multi-purpose helicopter of JGSDF UH-1J, the aircraft is to be used for the transport of goods, and various other [...]
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 [...]
Rockwell Collins awarded $8M uplift to H-1 radio contract
Source: US DoD, 07-Mar-12
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded an $8,013,321 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-09-C-0069) to exercise an option to provide AN/ARC-210(V) electronic radio and ancillary equipment for the H-1. The contract provides for the following: C-12561A/ARC control, radio sets, quantity of 15; MT-6567/ARC mounting bases, quantity of 86; MT-7006/ARC amplifier [...]
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 awarded $11M contract for H-1 repairs
Source: US DoD, 01-Mar-12
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.*, Hurst, Texas, is being awarded $11,057,924 for delivery order 7001 under previously awarded contract (N00383-11-D-012N) for the repair of four items supporting the H-1 helicopter: Cobra main rotor blade; combining gearbox assembly; right hand stub wing; and left hand stub wing. Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas, and the expected [...]
Bell awarded $87M contract for H-1 and OH-58 parts
Source: US DoD, 26-Feb-12
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, was awarded a firm-fixed-price, requirements type, sole-source contract with a maximum $87,025,160 for support of 1,162 commercial consumable items required for the Navy/Marine Corps H-1 and Army OH-58 helicopters. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. There was one proposal with [...]
Heli-Expo HFI Heritage of Helicopters Display detailed
Source: HFI, 02-Feb-12
The HELI-EXPO 2012 exhibit floor will feature the inaugural HFI Heritage of Helicopters Display at static display #30 in Hall A of the Dallas Convention Center. The Helicopter Foundation International has secured the loan of these historic aircraft from several Texas museums, including the Cold War Museum in Lexington, the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, and the Collings Foundation in Houston. [...]
Bell awarded $8M for procurement of a Huey II
Source: US DoD, 18-Jan-12
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, was awarded an $8,239,840 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of a Bell Helicopter Huey II aircraft with maintainer and pilot training. Work will be performed in Ozark, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. [...]
Bell awarded $85M for H-1 software upgrades
Source: US DoD, 09-Dec-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded an $85,201,239 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the software upgrades in support of the H-1 Upgrade Program. This contract includes design, development, studies, and implementation of the upgrades to existing software and ancillary hardware and/or improved functionality and obsolescence management of the aircraft. Work will be [...]
NTSB Preliminary Report 15-Nov-11 N502AW Bell UH-1
Source: NTSB, 24-Nov-11
On November 15, 2011, at 0837 mountain standard time, a restricted category Williams Helicopter Corporation, UH-1H, N502AW, experienced a loss of power, made a hard landing, and came to rest on its right side about 3 miles northwest of the Valle Airport (40G), Grand Canyon, Arizona. The pilot operated the helicopter under the provisions of [...]
Paraguay negotiating 11 UH-1s from Taiwan
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-Oct-11
The InfoDefensa website is reporting that Paraguay is negotiating with Taiwan for eleven Bell UH-1H helicopters. This follows ten from the same source in 2004 and a Bell 427 in July (see HeliHub.com story). Due to the way that the UH-1s were acquired by Taiwan, the far East country needs to apply to the US [...]
Minnesota National Guard dedicates retired AH-1 and UH-1
Source: St Cloud Times, 03-Oct-11
Honoring the history of Minnesota National Guard aviation, two Army helicopters were dedicated as part of a permanent display Thursday outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud. (Full story) File photo
Bell awarded $12M contract for H-1 parts for US Navy
Source: US DoD, 01-Aug-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $12,507,896 firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide for the repair coverage of seven items required to support the H-1 aircraft. Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas, and is expected to be completed Nov. 30, 2013. Contract funds are Navy Working Capital Funds and will [...]
Bell awarded $8M contract for blade assemblies
Source: US DoD, 27-Jun-11
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a firm-fixed-price, basic ordering agreement contract with a maximum $8,183,667 for blade assemblies. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Navy. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2015. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (SPRPA1-09-G-004Y-5786).
Merced County Sheriff’s Dept flies four aircraft cost-free
Source: Merced Sun-Star, 27-Jun-11
Keeping the two planes and two helicopters in the air is an annual expenditure of $0 for Merced County, according to records from the sheriff’s department. They operate Bell UH-1 N911SS and Robinson R44 II N7527G
Paraguay Police add four UH-1s
16-Jun-11
Two UH-1s, serialled A-11 and A-12, have been added to the helicopter fleet of the Paraguayan Police, who previously operated only Robinson R44s. This fleet expansion provides them with significantly more capability than they have previously had. The UH-1Hs are fitted with mountings for snipers as well as being suitable for all emergencies, with kit [...]
BLR Aerospace delivers 200th UH-1 FastFin® tail rotor enhancement
Source: BLR Aerospace, 06-Jun-11
BLR Aerospace, the well-known developer of innovative performance modifications for helicopters and business aircraft, recently delivered its 200th FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for a Bell UH-1H helicopter. More than one-third of the certificated UH-1 fleet has been modified with FastFin, making it one of the company’s top-selling products, according to Dave Marone, [...]
Van Horn Aviation expands with move this summer to new facility
Source: HeliHub.com, 24-May-11
Van Horn Aviation, the manufacturer of helicopter rotor blades, is expanding its presence in Tempe (Arizona) with the purchase of a new facility four times the size of its existing location. The move from a leased unit near Rural and Broadway roads is to a 23,000 sq.ft unit it is purchasing near Elliott Road and [...]
US Army Europe retires the UH-1
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-May-11
The US Army has slated the UH-1 for retirement from flying duties at the end of Fiscal 2012, and as that date approaches various bases are bidding farewell to the aircraft that proved so sigificant in the Vietnam war. In Germany, a ceremony last Wednesday involved four aircraft flying from Hohenfels to Ramstein, where they [...]
US Huey advisors step back, Iraqi instructors take lead
Source: US Air Force, 16-Apr-11
CAMP TAJI, Iraq – After more than five years training side-by-side with their Iraqi counterparts in the skies, U.S. Air Force UH-1 Huey instructor pilots have taken a step back as Iraqi instructor pilots take over responsibility for training their own junior pilots. Last month, the 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron’s two Huey instructor pilots, [...]
Bell awarded $6.6M contract for one Huey II
Source: US DoD, 01-Apr-11
Bell Helicopter, Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, was awarded on March 28 a $6,265,330 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of one Bell helicopter Huey II aircraft and equipment options. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas; Ozark, Ala.; Corpus Christi, Texas; and Almaty, Kazakhstan, with an estimated completion date of March [...]
Rio Military Police enhance mission capabilities with Huey II
Source: Bell, 13-Mar-11
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has collaborated with a third party vendor to develop a customized advanced armament solution for the Rio Military Police. Designed, developed and qualified by Bell Helicopter and LifePort Inc., this specific armor adds security and protection for pilots, passengers and crew, while maintaining a spacious cabin for [...]
Vector Aerospace offers customizable UH-1 Upgrade Program
Source: Vector Aerospace, 06-Mar-11
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces it has launched a unique UH-1H helicopter upgrade program; ready for delivery to operators around the globe. Vector’s customizable UH-1 upgrade [...]
Van Horn Aviation expands to accommodate main rotor blade manufacture
Source: Van Horn Aviation, 12-Feb-11
Composite rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) recently signed an offer to purchase on a 23,000+ sq. ft. facility in Tempe, Ariz., significantly expanding the company’s available manufacturing space compared to its current location. According to VHA president James R. Van Horn, the expansion is required to accommodate current and future rotor blade programs. [...]
“Huey” says goodbye to the Yakima Training Center
06-Feb-11
The UH-1 Huey has been a recognized symbol of the American military for half a century
Yemen takes delivery of four Huey IIs
Source: DSCA, 06-Feb-11
The Yemen Air Force (YAF) took delivery of four utility helicopters from the United States under the 1206 program, on 16 January. Yemen received spares and associated tools for the Bell UH-1Hs, or Huey IIs, on 3 January. The delivery of this package comes exactly one hundred and ten days after the U.S. Government signed [...]
Taiwanese operator suspends UH-1 upgrades due to cost
Source: Taipei Times, 23-Jan-11
National Airborne Service Corps has abandoned its UH-1 upgrade project and will instead take on charge 15 of the 60 UH-60 Black Hawks currently being procured (see HeliHub.com story on that order)
BWB and CAE select Barco displays to upgrade German Army helicopter simulators
Source: Barco, 05-Jan-11
Visualization pioneer Barco is proud to announce that it has been selected by flight simulation leader CAE to supply projection technology for the helicopter simulators at the Army Aviation School based in Bückeburg Germany. Under the terms of the contract, Barco will upgrade eleven helicopter simulators with a total of 88 Barco SIM 7 high-resolution [...]
New commander for RNZAF’s No.3 Squadron
Source: Southland Times, 12-Dec-10
A former Central Southland man today takes command of a Royal New Zealand Air Force squadron poised to retire the UH-1 and introduce the NH90
Van Horn Aviation expands dealer network into Canada
Source: Van Horn Aviation, 09-Dec-10
TEMPE, Ariz., December 8, 2010 – Composite tail rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) recently added two Canadian companies as authorized dealers for its composite tail rotor blades. AOG Heli Services (www.aogheliservices.com) based at Norman Rogers Airport in Kingston, Ontario, and Avialta Helicopter Maintenance Ltd. (www.avialta.com) based at Villeneuve Airport in Edmonton, Alberta, have [...]
Yemen buys four Huey IIs with training and support package
Source: Bell, 07-Dec-10
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (December 6, 2010) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, was awarded a $27M contract to provide the Yemen government with a comprehensive mission package to support military requirements. The package includes: four commercially designated Huey II aircraft, pilot and maintenance training, spares, special tooling and dedicated service representatives. “This [...]
More surplus UH-1s en route to the Philippines
Source: Flightglobal, 25-Nov-10
The Philippine air force will receive five used Bell UH-1 transport helicopters under a deal facilitated by the US Army Security Assistance Comman
UH-1 to go on display at Ocean City airport
Source: Ocean City Today, 21-Nov-10
Ocean City council have funded the transportation of the UH-1 from Pennsylvania on the basis that Ocean City Aviation Association reimburses them over time
Projects Unlimited awarded $43M contract for work on V-22 and H-1 Programs
Source: Projects Unlimited, 22-Oct-10
Projects Unlimited, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a contract to build Flight Control Computers, Ice Protection Control Units and Wiring Integration Remote Terminal Assemblies in support of the H-1 and V-22 helicopters for Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The contracts, which have an aggregate [...]
US Navy/Marines newest weapon system GAU-21 deploys with UH-1Y
Source: US Navy, 20-Oct-10
Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. — The Navy and Marine Corps newest .50 caliber weapon system, the GAU-21, began its initial deployment with UH-1Y helicopters in September. The Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA-169), based at Camp Pendleton, Calif., is the first squadron to deploy with GAU-21 mounted on the UH-1Y Hueys. “We [...]
RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre acquires UH-1
Source: Queensland Times, 20-Oct-10
Iroquois helicopter A2-771 was delivered by truck to the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre yesterday.
Northrop Grumman partners with US Navy to advance rotorcraft development
Source: Northrop Grumman, 30-Sep-10
Northrop Grumman has partnered with the U.S. Naval Aviation Center for Rotorcraft Advancement (NACRA) to provide its Digital Avionics Suite technology for retrofitting NACRA’s UH-1N helicopter as an avionics test bed for future rotary wing hardware and software developments. Northrop Grumman is supplying NACRA with a stand-alone Digital Avionics Suite and integration support for installing [...]
Projects Unlimited awarded wiring contract for UH-1Y and AH-1Z programs
16-Sep-10
Projects Unlimited, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a contract to build Wiring Integrated Assemblies in support of the UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopter for Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The contract, which exceeds $9.8 million dollars, continues Projects Unlimited, Inc.’s manufacturing role to include wiring integrated [...]
US to help Vietnam upgrade old Hueys
Source: Reuters, 14-Sep-10
The United States is set to help Vietnam upgrade iconic UH-1 “Huey” helicopters left behind at the end of their war, a senior U.S. Defense Department official said.
Philippine Air Force grounds Huey fleet
Source: Manila Bulletin, 12-Sep-10
The entire fleet of Philippine Air Force UH-1Hs has been grounded by following the incident last Friday wherein one of their choppers was engulfed in flames after making an emergency landing in Ilocos Norte (details here)
Bell awarded $12M contract for H-1 upgrade program
Source: US Dept of Defense, 10-Sep-10
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,246,216 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide technical and logistics services and products in support of H-1 helicopters upgrade program. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (96 percent), and Afghanistan (4 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2010. Contract funds [...]
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 [...]
Three Huey IIs delivered to US Customs & Border Protection
Source: ARINC, 30-Aug-10
Drug smugglers and illegal aliens face a more difficult future, as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine has just expanded and increased the capabilities of its helicopter fleet. ARINC Engineering Services, LLC, recently completed the delivery of three upgraded Huey II helicopters to the Office of Air and Marine [...]
New Castleberry gyro has 56 unit advance order from Colombian National Police
Source: Castleberry Instruments, 26-Aug-10
Austin, TX based Castleberry Instruments & Avionics is proud to introduce the new 900-23 EH series front mounted Gyro. In cooperation with CCE Inc. Castleberry Instruments & Avionics has completed agreement to update fleet of 56 Colombian National Police (Anti Narcotics unit) UH-1H Helicopters. This latest addition gyro further compliments Castleberry’s group of Fixed Wing [...]
USMC prepare residents for V-22, AH-1 and UH-1s in Hawaii
Source: US Marine Corps, 11-Aug-10
The Department of the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the basing and operation of MV-22 tiltrotor Osprey aircraft and H-1 Cobra and Huey attack helicopters in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force elements stationed in Hawai’i. Because the squadrons would train on land owned or controlled by the [...]
Montana Dept of Natural Resources buys five AKV Cycle Counters for fleet
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 10-Aug-10
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has joined the growing list of customers supported by DART Helicopter Services. DART is a leader in production and global distribution of more than 3,000 certified helicopter accessories and components. Montana DNRC recently ordered five AKV cycle counter systems for its five Bell UH-1 fire-fighting and [...]
Dart wins FAA Certification for UH-1 Complete Landing Gear
23-Jul-10
Dart Helicopter Services’ affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval to add certain UH-1 model aircraft to their existing STC’s covering landing gear components. The UH-1 models included are those that have been FAA certified per FAR21.25(a)(2) for civil use. The STC currently lists the following models as approved: UH-1A UH-1B UH-1E UH-1F [...]
Bell continues to increase H-1 production
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, continues to ramp up its production of H-1 helicopters after receiving a $546 million contract in June for the manufacture and delivery of Lot 7 of the U.S. Marine Corps H-1 Upgrade program. The contract includes 18 UH-1Y utility helicopters and 11 AH-1Z attack helicopters. Final assembly [...]
Australian Army Iroquois choppers become national treasures
Source: Australian Military, 16-Jul-10
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Materiel and Science announced today in Townsville that a squadron of Army helicopters will soon be dispatched to towns across the nation. Mr Combet said a squadron of 11 Iroquois helicopters, which graced our skies for more than four decades, would be made local tourist attractions in Townsville and eight [...]
Huey Helicopter Pilots Reunite In San Diego
Source: 10 News, 07-Jul-10
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association’s reunion included a 4th July parade
Philippines airforce to spend $150 mln on upgrades
Source: Reuters AlertNet, 06-Jul-10
Lieutenant-General Oscar Rabena said the airforce would get 15 combat utility and night-capable helicopters, 10 refurbished UH-1H helicopters, a long-range maritime patrol plane, a refurbished C-130 transport, basic trainer jets and long-range radar systems.
Bell details activities at Farnborough International Airshow
Source: Bell, 01-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter will display its latest commercial helicopter, the 429, at the Farnborough International Airshow from July 19-23, 2010, at Farnborough Airport, United Kingdom. Media activities during the show regarding Bell Helicopter products will include: H-1 HelicopterPress Conference Monday, July 19 10.00hrs local time Cody Room, Farnborough Media Centre V-22 Tilt Rotor Press Conference Monday, [...]
Marine Light Attack Squadron 773 arrives at Robins AFB
Source: Macon, 25-Jun-10
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.
Aviatrix acquires Erickson Air-Crane’s UH-1 parts inventory
Source: Aviatrix, 28-Feb-10
Aviatrix, Inc. of Sherwood, Oregon recently acquired Erickson Air-Crane’s Bell inventory to add to the 250,000 items that they represent. Aviatrix is a world-class aerospace parts supplier with a foundation built on customer service and quality. Aviatrix offers years of experience in the aerospace industry and is nationally recognized for supplying critical parts in a [...]
U.S. Helicopter completing $14 million government contract
Source: Dothan Eagle, 27-Feb-10
Company officials said workers spent about a year converting a former U.S. Army UH-1 Huey airframe into a Bell Huey II for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Haiti – 22nd MEU heads out with UH-1 and CH-53 helicopters
Source: JD News, 15-Jan-10
In addition to three Navy ships, the MEU will deploy with CH-53E Super Stallion and UH-1 Huey helicopters, as well as 7-ton trucks, forklifts and other earth-moving equipment, supplies and water purification instruments.
FAA issues unapproved parts notification – UH-1H high skid tubes from Isolair
11-Jan-10
No.: 2010 – 20080616008 Date: January 11, 2010 AFFECTED PRODUCTS: High Cross Tubes, Part number 9002 installed on UH-1H model helicopters
USAF restarts search for UH-1N replacement
Source: Rotorhub, 07-Jan-10
The United States Air Force has restarted its search for Common Vertical Lift Support Platform (CVLSP). The programme will replace USAF’s fleet of aging Bell UH-1Ns which ard currently used to guard the country’s ICBM silos, fly VIPs and carry out a range of utility and support missions.
Marine Corps to put new machine guns in UH-1Y Venom
Source: Marine Corps Times, 06-Jan-10
Eventually, all Marine and Navy assault support rotary wing aircraft will be equipped with the M3M FN Herstal GAU-21 .50-caliber machine gun.
US Marine Corps UH-1Ys With Northrop Grumman Integrated Cockpit Deploy to Afghanistan
Source: Northrop Grumman, 09-Dec-09
Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Avionics System and the company’s integration support were key elements in preparing the UH-1Y Venom helicopters for deployment to Afghanistan recently with the U.S. Marine Corps Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367.
Merced sheriff adds Huey helicopter to its air arsenal
Source: Merced Sun-Star, 20-Nov-09
Sheriff’s officials announced their plans this month to add a 1973 UH-1H Bell Helicopter to the department’s aviation unit. The Huey is a donation from the California Emergency Management Agency
Goodbye old friend: Huey retires after 30 years of service
Source: US Marine Corps, 05-Nov-09
After more than 30 years of faithful service, the old is replaced by the new, with the entrance of the new Huey, the UH-1Y ‘Venom’.
