AgustaWestland expands Service Centre Network
Source: AgustaWestland, 26-Jun-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce it is expanding its customer support network with the expansion of its authorised service centre network and blade repair centres which now exceed 70 across the globe. Ten new AgustaWestland Authorised Service Centres are now in the process of being approved, including ones in Russia, Portugal and [...]
Pratt & Whitney Canada expands maintenance coverage for INAER
Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada, 22-Jun-11
PARIS AIR SHOW – Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe), a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH, significantly expanded a Fleet Management Program (FMP(R)) contract with INAER. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE: UTX). INAER has further [...]
Sikorsky approves RUAG Aviation for Swiss S76 Service Center
Source: Sikorsky, 21-Jun-11
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of an agreement with RUAG Aviation to designate its Alpnach helicopter facility in Switzerland as an authorized Customer Service Center (CSC) to support the Sikorsky S-76® helicopter platform. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). “The [...]
British Apache engineers could strike over pay
Source: HeliHub.com, 13-Jun-11
Britain’s Apache engineers could go out on strike if today’s pay negotiations are rejected, it has been reported. The Unite union is in discussions with engineering firm Morson Wynnwith who employ the engineers, and meet the company directors today to try to reach a compromise. Mark Robinson, regional officer for Unite, said: “The company made [...]
Northeast Aviation Technologies Becomes Uniflight West Penn
Source: Uniflight, 10-Jun-11
Following the successful acquisition of NorthEast Aviation Technologies (NEAT) by private equity investor Hawke Aerospace Group, NEAT will now be known as UNIFLIGHT West Penn. Located at the Rostraver Airport located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, UNIFLIGHT West Penn will continue to perform extensive fixed and rotary wing maintenance, repair and overhaul. The FAR Part 145 [...]
Russia, NATO to set up trust fund for Mil helicopter maintenance
Source: RIA Novosti, 06-Jun-11
Russia and NATO will sign an agreement on setting up a trust fund for maintenance of Mil helicopters in Europe by the end of 2011, according to a deputy director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation
First Eurocopter maintenance center in Panama opens
Source: HeliHub.com, 26-May-11
Eurocopter has opened a new maintenance centre in Panama uNder the auspices of its Mexican subsidiary. Located on the premises of Heliflight Panama at Panama City’s Albrook Airport, the facility initially specialises in the AS350 and EC120 ranges “Customer care is a high priority for Eurocopter Mexico. We are very pleased to certify the new [...]
Russia’s HeliClub appointed AW139 Authorized Service Centre
Source: AgustaWestland, 24-May-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that HeliClub of Russia has been appointed AgustaWestland Service Centre in the region of Moscow for the AW139 medium twin commercial helicopter. A fast growing player in the civil helicopter in Russia, HeliClub also offers high level on demand passenger transport services. Strategically based in Novorizhskoye shosse, [...]
Jharkhand government sets up Dhruv maintenance base after HAL refuses to help
Source: Telegraph India, 13-May-11
The police’s only helicopter grounded since January and now awaiting repairs at a Bangalore hanger has finally received the attention of the Jharkhand government, which is setting up its own team of maintenance engineers since manufacturer HAL has refused help.
Saab widens Scandinavian Air Ambulance contract
Source: Saab, 09-May-11
The first additional agreement has now been signed as part of the 8-year agreement that came into force earlier this year with Scandinavian Air Ambulance Holding AB (SAAH). The order is worth SEK 25 m and relates to the expansion of technical and maintenance services. The agreement is an extension to the technical and maintenance [...]
Saab signs $148M 10-year contract for support and maintenance of Swedish A109LUH
Source: Saab, 05-May-11
Saab has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding the support and maintenance of Helicopter 15 (Agusta 109 LUHS), operated by the Swedish Armed Forces. The contract, including options, has a potential order value of around MSEK 900 ($148M) over 10 years. As part of the contract a first order [...]
MD Helicopters announces new Service Center in Germany
Source: MD Helicopters, 03-May-11
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, has announced that ADAC Luftfahrt Technik GmbH, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, has been approved as an Authorized MD Helicopters Service Center. ADAC is now approved to provide airframe maintenance, component overhaul, and part and accessory sales to the operators of the MD 900 /902 [...]
No rent or lease, DGCA gives 30 acres free to Pawan Hans
Source: Indian Express, 28-Apr-11
Local controversy surrounds the transfer of 30 acres of land between two organisations owned by the Indian Government. Pawan Hans plans a heliport and maintenance base on the site.
ATP Navigator Online is a 2010 Webbie Award winner
Source: ATP, 27-Apr-11
This year the ATP Navigator® online system was an award winner for a Flight Global Webbie Award in the category of “Best Use of Digital Technology.” We would like to thank Flight Global for creating and hosting the aviation Webbie Awards that celebrate the best and brightest in aviation websites and their social media activities. [...]
Dart to exclusively distribute All Metals maintenance products
Source: Dart Helicopter Services, 20-Apr-11
DART, a global leader in design, development and distribution of helicopter components and accessories that enhance flight safety, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, has completed an exclusive distribution agreement with All Metal Maintenance Stands (MS). The new agreement enables DART to exclusively distribute All Metal’s comprehensive line of custom made aircraft maintenance stands & hangar [...]
LA Helicopters becomes first approved RR300 service center in US
Source: LA Helicopters, 19-Apr-11
In December 2010, LAH was awarded one of only eleven Rolls-Royce RR300 Service Centers worldwide. After completing a thorough application process which included a background check, site visit, and interview with the Rolls-Royce Regional Manager and a local Rolls-Royce representative, LAH was awarded the first repair station in the United States. Mark Thompson, Rolls-Royce Helicopter [...]
Helipark Taxi Aereo to set up support centre for Ka32 in Brazil
Source: Russian Helicopters, 15-Apr-11
Russian Helicopters, the helicopter industry holding and a part of UIC Oboronprom, have signed an agreement with Brazilian operator Helipark Taxi Aereo to create a support centre for the medium multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopters. Their experts think that the availability of service and support centres in the country will help provide full-scale support for the operations [...]
Ðtlas Taxi Aereo to create Mi-171 support centre in Brazil
Source: Russian Helicopters, 15-Apr-11
Russian Helicopters, the helicopter industry holding and a part of UIC Oboronprom, have signed an agreement with the Brazilian commercial helicopter operator Ðtlas Taxi Aereo (a subsidiary of Qualy Group Brasil) for the creation of a Mi-171A1 support centre in Brazil. Such a centre will help improve the airworthiness of Russian rotorcraft in Brazil and [...]
PAMA announces new President
Source: PAMA, 15-Apr-11
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Dale Forton as President. The selection of Dale as president comes after two years of reinvigorating the organization’s leadership structure and refocusing on the strategic plan. Current PAMA Board Chair, Clark Gordon, commented on Dale’s selection as President: “The selection [...]
Sikorsky provides in-country Black Hawk maintenance team for Colombian Army
Source: Sikorsky, 14-Apr-11
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the signing of an annually renewable contract providing in-country maintenance in support of the Colombian Army UH-60 BLACK HAWK fleet. Twenty-one Sikorsky-trained technicians will perform Phase Maintenance Inspections and 120 hour inspections at the Aviation Maintenance Base in Tolemaida to help ensure fleet mission readiness for combat operations. Sikorsky [...]
Dallas Airmotive launches FirstSupportAOG.com website
Source: Dallas Airmotive, 06-Apr-11
Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) company, has unveiled a dedicated website for its F1RST SUPPORT command center. The website – FirstSupportAOG.com – gives visitors an overview of First Support capabilities, locations, contact information, downloads and video tour of the operation. “Our First Support center continues to provide unrivalled response [...]
Steven Weinert receives FAA DAR-T Certification as Uniflight DOM
Source: Uniflight, 05-Apr-11
Uniflight Northeast has announced the company’s Director of Maintenance, Mr. Steve Weinert has recently received the FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative – Technical (DART) classification as a further enhancement to the company’s already extensive capability. The additional qualification will allow Uniflight to perform additional inspections and airworthiness functions as part of the company’s expanding capability offered [...]
Twelve graduate AAF Mi-17 helicopter engine and body maintenance course
Source: NATO Training Mission, 28-Mar-11
Twelve Afghan Air Force Airmen graduated from the Mi-17 helicopter engine and body maintenance course at the Afghan Air Force Base in Kabul, Afghanistan March 26, marking just the second time AAF troops completed the training. Split into separate one month units consisting of classroom based familiarization and practical, hands-on application, the course, totaling over [...]
Patria’s new helicopter maintenance hangar opened in Utti
25-Mar-11
Patria has brought a new helicopter maintenance hangar into use in Utti. In 2010, the City of Kouvola built a 2,800-square-metre maintenance hangar, now leased by Patria. The hangar entered use at the end of January 2011. The need for maintenance space stems from the plan between Patria and the defence administration concerning the regular [...]
Pennant wins £10M for AW159 maintenance training equipment
Source: Pennant, 23-Mar-11
Pennant International Group plc (“Pennant”), is delighted to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pennant Training Systems Limited, has been awarded a contract worth in excess of £10 million by AgustaWestland. The contract is for the development of Maintenance Training Equipment for the AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopter. The suite of hardware devices will be used [...]
Turbomeca to sponsor Conklin & de Decker Maintenance Management Seminar
Source: Conklin & de Decker, 18-Mar-11
Conklin & de Decker’s Helicopter Maintenance Management – Essential Tools for Your New Role, received a recent boost when Turbomeca agreed to sponsor the 2-day event. “We recognize the value of maintenance technicians receiving training that supplements their technical backgrounds as they make or have the desire to make the transition into managerial positions. The [...]
FAA drops Part 145 de-certification case against Phoenix Heliparts
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-Mar-11
The FAA has dropped its Part 145 de-certification case against Phoenix Heliparts in return for the withdrawal of its appeal to the NTSB of the FAA’s revocation of Phoenix Heliparts’ Part 145 repair station certificate last August. This enables Phoenix to start the re-certification process immediately. Company president Tina Cannon said, “The case is now [...]
Dart announces Red Barn Machine’s new B206 field maintenance kit
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 05-Mar-11
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Red Barn Machine has developed a field maintenance kit for the Bell 206 Jet Ranger. The Bell Jet Ranger Field Maintenance Tool Kit comes in a flyaway case with easy layout guide and includes over 30 tools to perform field maintenance on your Bell [...]
BAE Systems contract to maintain Australian Chinooks extended
Source: Australian MoD, 02-Mar-11
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that Defence had signed a contract with BAE Systems to maintain the Army’s fleet of Chinook Helicopters. The $20.9 million contract means that BAE will maintain and support the Chinooks over the next six years. “Chinooks were an important part of the Defence Force’s response to the [...]
Helipark receives Bell’s top “Platinum Seal” award
Source: HeliHub.com, 15-Feb-11
Helipark has been awarded the Platinum Seal, awarded by Bell to companies that achieve the highest standard of quality, the first time a South American company has achieved that accolade. Founded in 2002, Helipark has this year gone one better, after receiving a Gold Seal in last year’s assessment of Bell’s maintenance organisations. The Platinum [...]
Russian Helicopters sets up JV servicing centre in India
Source: Russian Helicopters, 08-Feb-11
The Indo-Russian Maintenance and Repair venture, Integrated Helicopter Services Private Ltd.(IHSPL), established by Russian Helicopters, a part of United Industrial Corporation (UIC) Oboronprom, and Indian company Vectra Group, is opening a service centre for all type of civil Russia-made helicopters in the Republic of India. The opening ceremony took place in Greater Noida, a New [...]
Australia ready to pay $1.6B for 10 years of MH-60R support
Source: DSCA, 03-Feb-11
Past suggestions that the MH-60R is more likely to win the Australian Navy tender were given a boost by the publication of this possible Foreign Military Sale notification by DSCA:- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Feb. 1 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of a 10-year Through-Life-Support (TLS) for 24 MH-60R [...]
ARSA launches project to measure benefits of aviation bilateral agreements
Source: ARSA, 02-Feb-11
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has launched a survey to assess the economic impact of bilateral aviation safety agreements (BASA). The survey is another step in ARSA’s on-going effort to obtain economic data that will inform lawmakers, regulators, media, and other key audiences about the aviation maintenance industry. Other ARSA studies have quantified the industry’s [...]
Rolls-Royce wins $22M contract modification for V-22 engine support
Source: US DoD, 28-Jan-11
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $22,204,421 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-10-C-0020) to exercise an option to procure CV-22 engine support in the form of 17,800 engine flight hour and 17 low power repairs. Work will be performed in Oakland, Calif. (70 percent) and Indianapolis, Ind. (30 percent), and [...]
Spika introduces new series of versatile maintenance stands
Source: Spika, 06-Jan-11
LEWISTOWN, Montana JANUARY 4, 2011 – Recognizing minimal footprint, maximum versatility, modular configurations, and robust durability are common demands of maintenance platform users, Spika has developed the Alpha Series Universal Maintenance Stand. Narrower than their UMS line, the Alpha offers highly versatile variable-pitch stair modules, capable of as much as 36″ height adjustability. Stair modules can [...]
Kandahar Air Wing completes first Mi-17 200-hour inspection
Source: NTM-A, 20-Dec-10
The Kandahar Air Wing recently completed its first 200-hour maintenance phase inspection on an Mi-17/172 helicopter. A three-person Afghan Training Team from Kabul and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan advisors taught KAW’s maintainers how to conduct the 200-hour phase inspection – what to do, what to look for and how to document their findings and corrective [...]
NVGsafety.com response to FAA bulletin on night vision system maintenance
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 20-Dec-10
On Dec 15, 2010 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a key Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO 10022) to notify operators of aircraft equipped with a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) of potential deficiencies in the configuration and condition of installed NVIS equipment. The safety alert warns “many operators of NVIS-equipped aircraft may not be [...]
Afghan Air Force completes first 100 hour Mi-17 inspection
Source: NATO Training Mission, 29-Oct-10
The Afghan Air Force Kandahar Air Wing (KAW) recently completed its first 100-hour maintenance phase inspection on a Mi-17 transport helicopter. A nine-person Afghan Tiger Team from Kabul, plus NATO advisors taught KAW’s maintainers how to conduct the 100-hour phase inspection: what to do, what to look for and how to document their findings and [...]
Hillsboro Aviation sponsors 2010 Bell Helicopter M&O conference
Source: Hillsboro Aviation, 20-Oct-10
Hillsboro Aviation is pleased to co-sponsor Bell Helicopter’s upcoming Maintainers & Operators (M&O) Conference in Sacramento, California for all light, intermediate and medium series helicopter operators and maintainers. The conference, which takes place October 25 and 26 at the Sacramento Holiday Inn, provides an opportunity for all owners, operators, maintenance personnel and pilots to interact [...]
Aero Products approved as Bell independent Customer Service Facility
Source: Aero Products, 17-Oct-10
Aero Products (www.aeroproducts.com ) was recently approved to join the ranks of the highly acclaimed Bell Helicopter / Textron product support network as a Customer Service Facility. “We are very excited to have been selected to join Bell Helicopters independent product support group as a Customer Service Facility, said Ted Johnson, Founder and President. At [...]
Denel now approved for MRO work on Bo105s
Source: Defence Web, 24-Sep-10
Denel Aviation has received the green light from the South African Civil Aviation Authority to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul work on Eurocopter Bo105s
Vector awarded RR250 contract by Houston Police Air Support
Source: Vector Aerospace, 15-Sep-10
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract for overhaul and repair services on the Rolls-Royce (RR) 250 model engines for the City of Houston’s Police Department Air Support Division; an organization that recently celebrated its 40thyear of service. Under the terms of the agreement, [...]
Phoenix Heliparts appeals FAA’s revocation of Part 145 Repair Station Certificate
Source: Phoenix Heliparts, 13-Sep-10
In response to the unexpected revocation of its repair station certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Phoenix Heliparts’ began the formal appeal of the agency’s actions to the National Transportation Safety Board. As the appeal process unfolds, Phoenix will continue operations under its employees’ individual part 65 mechanic certificates. Phoenix Heliparts president, Tina Cannon, [...]
Heliproducts Industries adds borescopes to its tooling line
Source: Heliproducts Industries, 10-Sep-10
Heliproducts Industries Ltd. is introducing Borescopes and Video Borescopes to its line of helicopter tooling products. Heliproducts is now offering its customers aviation Borescopes and Fiberscopes for all types of aviation maintenance and inspection. Heliproducts Borescopes will allow its customers to lower their direct operating costs for expensive turbine engines by performing regular Borescope inspections. [...]
Vector celebrates new engine service and parts distribution center in western Canada
Source: Vector Aerospace, 09-Sep-10
Calgary, Alberta– Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector),one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the official opening of Vector Aerospace Engine Services- Atlantic’s newest service center, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “The new service center in Calgary will dovetail well with our existing network located [...]
FAA revokes Phoenix Heliparts certificate
Source: FAA, 09-Sep-10
LOS ANGELES — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the air agency certificate of Phoenix Heliparts, Inc., (PHI) of Mesa, Ariz., for allegedly performing improper repairs and deliberately falsifying maintenance records. PHI must surrender its certificate to the FAA, as required under the terms of the emergency revocation. The FAA alleges that PHI mechanics [...]
New AW139 tailboom fixture and spare tailboom increase Heli-One’s capabilities
Source: Heli-One, 30-Aug-10
Heli-One, the world’s largest provider of third-party helicopter maintenance, has enhanced its service capabilities for AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters with the addition of the first OEM AW139 tailboom fixture in North America along with a spare tailboom at its state-of-the-art facility in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. Heli-One is owned by CHC Helicopter, the world’s highest time [...]
Deccan Charters becomes Sikorsky Customer Service Centre in India
Source: Sikorsky, 20-Jul-10
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of an agreement with Deccan Charters Ltd. of Bangalore, India, that appoints their Mumbai facility as an authorized Customer Service Center (CSC) to support the Sikorsky S-76® helicopter platform. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). [...]
Sikorsky Aerospace Services to support Royal Jordanian Air Force Black Hawks
Source: Sikorsky, 19-Jul-10
Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the signing of a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). At an estimated value of $8 million, this one-year agreement will support the RJAF fleet of 13 S-70A BLACK HAWK helicopters. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary [...]
Sikorsky teams with Timken to offer bearing repair services in Australasia
Source: Sikorsky, 30-Jun-10
Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, announced today a distribution agreement with The Timken Company for bearing inspection, overhaul and reconditioning services throughout the Australasian region. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). “Combining Timken’s range of [...]
McTurbine named Authorized Maintenance Center for RR250 engines
Source: Bell, 23-Jun-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company and their affiliate company McTurbine, Inc. are pleased to announce that McTurbine has received authorization from Rolls-Royce to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Rolls-Royce Model 250 Series II and Series IV turbine engines. McTurbine received Federal Aviation Administration approval earlier this year. “We are [...]
2010 International Sea King Maintenance Symposium website now online
Source: Vector Aerospace, 09-Jun-10
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce it will host the 2010 International Sea King Maintenance Symposium in Portsmouth, United Kingdom from its Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-UK (Fleetlands) facility from September 28th -30th . To assist individuals [...]
Heli-One Sponsors Rotary Wing Classroom at Aerospace Campus
Source: Heli-One, 02-Jun-10
Heli-One, a global leader in helicopter maintenance based in Delta, BC, has donated $50,000 to sponsor a rotary-wing classroom at Canada’s leading aerospace technology school, BCIT. “Heli-One feels it is important to support the communities where our staff live and work,” said Heli-One vice president Norbert Marx, who is responsible for the operations of Heli-One’s [...]
Patria wins five year continuation of Swedish Police maintenance contract
Source: Patria, 02-Jun-10
Patria Helicopters AB has been awarded the contract to maintain Swedish Police helicopters EC135 & Bell 206 Jet Ranger. The new maintenance contract is valid from 2011 till 2016 and it includes an option for three more years. The total value of the contract is some EUR 35 million. “We consider this contract to confirm [...]
Russian Helicopters aftersale service network broadens in Central Asia
Source: Russian Helicopters, 28-May-10
Russian Helicopters is increasing the presence of its products in CIS countries and broadening its service centre network. Aftersale service and support for the existing fleet and newly delivered rotorcraft in Central Asia is one of the top priorities for Russian Helicopters. The company is ensuring easy and timely access to maintenance and modernisation of [...]
Eurocopter UK win €750k contract from Ireland’s Garda
Source: Irish Herald, 26-May-10
Eurocopter UK Ltd, of Oxford Airport, Kidlington, will support the airframes, engines and auto pilot parts for the two helicopters in the “service-by-the- hour” contract.
AgustaWestland makes Aerosouz An Authorized Service Centre in Russia
Source: AgustaWestland, 23-May-10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Aerosouz has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in Russia for the AgustaWestland range of light commercial helicopters. The Service Centre, based close to the Moscow ring, will provide maintenance and repair services as well as maintaining a spare parts inventory for the AgustaWestland helicopters, enabling [...]
France’s Sky Maintenance Services Appointed An AW109 Authorized Service Centre
Source: AgustaWestland, 04-May-10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Sky Maintenance Services (SMS) of France has been appointed an authorized Service Centre for the A109 series, AW109 Power, Grand and GrandNew light twin models. The Service Centre, based in Le Castellet in southern France, will feature a brand new hangar providing maintenance and repair services [...]
Tunisavia and Eurocopter sign maintenance agreement
Source: Tunisia Online News, 12-Apr-10
The Tunisian transport and airline services company “Tunisavia” and the European leader in helicopter manufacturing “Eurocopter” signed on Thursday a cooperation agreement in Sfax.
RUAG takes over the Helicopter Maintenance Division of Linth Air Service
Source: RUAG Aerospace, 15-Mar-10
On 1 April 2010 RUAG Aviation takes over from Linth Air Service AG in Mollis (GL) the Helicopter Maintenance Division, including a staff of four. In so doing, RUAG increases its share of the helicopter market in Switzerland and moves closer to customers from Zurich, the Grisons and eastern Switzerland. On 1 April 2010 RUAG [...]
Uniflight Expands Helicopter Maintenance Operations into the Northeast
Source: Uniflight, 18-Feb-10
Uniflight, LLC, a leading Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility (CSF) and American Eurocopter Customer Service Center, has launched new operations to serve fleet operators in the Northeastern United States from its location at Reading Regional Airport (RDG). A division of Uniflight, LLC, the new operations will do business as “Uniflight Northeast.” The location in Reading [...]
American Eurocopter to close Long Beach facility in June
Source: AIN, 31-Jan-10
American Eurocopter said it will close its company-owned and -operated Long Beach, Calif. service center by the end of June.
HAI Announces Recipient of the 2010 Rolls-Royce Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award
Source: HAI, 11-Jan-10
HAI is pleased to announce the 2010 Rolls-Royce Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award recipient, Robert Peterson; Consultant, Columbia Helicopters, Inc., Aurora, Oregon. Over a span of 46 years, Robert Peterson has become a renowned authority on aircraft hydraulic systems. As such, he is routinely sought after as an instructor and speaker at conferences around the [...]
Eurocopter inaugurates new maintenance center in Bangkok
Source: RYT9, 22-Dec-09
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), Eurocopter’s subsidiary in Singapore, has made an initial major investment in the new center, covering new facilities, specialized tools and qualification training for personnel.
Russian Helicopters and Uzrosavia boosting maintenance in Central Asia
Source: Russian Helicopters, 07-Dec-09
Russian Helicopters, JSC, and UZROSAVIA (Uzbekistan) have signed an agreement on the principles of cooperation in service and maintenance of Russian rotorcraft. The 5 year agreement was signed in Moscow and will coordinate the cooperation of the two companies on service and maintenance of Russian rotorcraft in Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries.
Russian Helicopters offers Middle East operators new approaches to after-sale service and maintenance
Source: Russian Helicopters, 19-Nov-09
Russian Helicopters held the first regional conferenceentitled New Approaches to Aftersale Service and Maintenance of Mi Helicopters which brought together representatives of the Russian industry, heads of Russian-made helicopter operators from the Middle East, and delegates from regional air authorities.
AgustaWestland Awarded US Navy Contract for Egyptian H-3s
Source: AgustaWestland, 19-Nov-09
AgustaWestland is please to announce that AgustaWestland North America (AWNA) was recently awarded a $17.35 million U.S. Navy contract to provide depot level maintenance on three Egyptian Mk-2 variant H-3 helicopters.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Open Support Center for S-76® Helicopters in Abu Dhabi
Source: Sikorsky, 17-Nov-09
Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced that Falcon Aviation Services will establish a Customer Support Center in Abu Dhabi for S-76® helicopters. The facility will be the first S-76 helicopter Customer Support Center in the Middle East
ITP opens new engine maintenance centre in Albacete
Source: ITP, 26-Oct-09
ITH, the new ITP maintenance centre in Albacete, encompasses all the Group’s activities relating to the maintenance and assembly of helicopter engines. It has meant an initial investment of 15 million euros, including land acquisition, civil work and special teams for turbo-shaft maintenance.
Pratt & Whitney Canada Appoints Motorflug Recognized Maintenance Facility
Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada, 30-Sep-09
Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH has appointed Motorflug Baden-Baden GmbH as a Recognized Maintenance Facility to provide maintenance support for PT6T and PW200 series engines
AgustaWestland And Heli-One Sign Repair & Overhaul Agreement
Source: AgustaWestland, 24-Sep-09
AgustaWestland announces it has signed an agreement with Heli-One for the establishment of a Repair & Overhaul Centre in Vancouver, Canada. Under this agreement the Centre will provide repair and overhaul services for the AW139 fleet of the CHC Helicopter group of companies as well as for 3rd party AW139 operators.
