Bond enters Australian market with multi-million contract
Source: Bond Helicopters, 15-May-13
Bond Helicopters Australia Pty Ltd (Bond) is delighted to announce that it has won a competitive tender for the award of a multi-million dollar, five-year contract with the PTTEP Australasia Group of Companies (PTTEP), part of Thailand’s national petroleum exploration and production company. This is Bond’s first major contract in the region, and marks the [...]
Helifilte WA Celeberates Five Years Of Operation
Source: Helifilte, 15-May-13
Heliflite’s authorised Robinson helicopter sales and service centre at Jandakot Airport celebrates five years of operation. In 2008 Heliflite opened its Western Australian centre at Perth’s Jandakot Airport. Manager Tony Bates leads the experienced Heliflite WA team. Heliflite has long been involved in the Western Australian helicopter industry going back to the late 1970s with a charter organisation once based [...]
Major sponsor pulls support from North West Queensland helicopter
Source: 612 ABC Brisbane, 13-May-13
The future of North West Queensland’s rescue helicopter is in jeopardy after a major sponsor pulled its support. (See Full Story)
Australia given an extra NH90 free to make up for delays
Source: Australian Aerospace, 10-May-13
Chief Executive Officer of Australian Aerospace, Dr. Jens Goennemann welcomed the signing of an agreement with the Commonwealth which, he said, will provide both the Army and Navy with not only a superior but also affordable military helicopter capability. He was commenting on an announcement by The Hon Stephen Smith MP, Minister for Defence and [...]
Future of RACQ-CQ Rescue staff is in the air
Source: Daily Mercury, 09-May-13
The futures of some RACQ-CQ Rescue staff are still up in the air after CHC Helicopters lost their contract with the rescue service last month. (See Full Story)
Fresh blood for Victoria’s air ambulances
Source: Latrobe Valley Express, 07-May-13
Flight paramedics based in the Latrobe Valley will be able to source vital blood stores quicker following a partnership with Gippsland Pathology. (See Full Story)
Aviation Australia honoured by RACQ Careflight
Source: Aviation Australia, 28-Apr-13
On Thursday 18 April 2013, Investors and Supporters of RACQ CareFlight’s rescue service were honoured with a cocktail function to recognise their contributions and support throughout the year. The evening included a host of special guests ranging from Corporate Sponsors to Individual Donors, without whose support the provision of 24/7 emergency response helicopter rescue service [...]
Australia – CareFlight wins AAMS award
Source: Blacktown Sun, 24-Apr-13
An American aeromedical organisation has presented CareFlight with the Excellence in Community Service award in Washington for its training program last Friday. Association of Air Medical Services president Rick Sherlock said it was the first time an aeromedical service outside the US had received the award. (See full story)
New Zealand buys the Seasprites Australia rejected
Source: Kaman, 19-Apr-13
Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) today announced that the New Zealand Cabinet has authorized the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) to enter into an approximately $120 million contract with Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) for the purchase of ten SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite aircraft, spare parts, a full mission flight simulator, and related logistics support. The MoD and [...]
Australia – Linfox receives sixth new AgustaWestland helicopter in 13 years
Source: HeliHub.com, 19-Apr-13
Australia’s Linfox Property Group is currently taking delivery of its sixth new AgustaWestland helicopter in under thirteen years, a GrandNew. The company describes itself as follows on its website: Since 1985 the Linfox Property Group portfolio has grown extensively with the acquisition and development of some of the largest industrial properties in the Southern Hemisphere. [...]
Marenco adds nine more orders as roll-out scheuled for May
Source: Marenco, 16-Apr-13
Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. is proud and enthusiastic to report on a great success with thousands of visitors and additional orders signed in Las Vegas during the 2013 Heli Expo. We are starting to set-up our worldwide network and have commenced the show by announcing the appointment of HELIFLITE Pty Ltd. as our distributor for Oceania, [...]
BMA backs CQ’s rescue services with $330,000 donation
Source: The Bulletin, 10-Apr-13
RACQ CQ Rescue and the RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue may be used to lending a helping hand, and now they’ve had the favour returned with BMA contributing $330,000 over three years to these organisations (see full story).
Australia may ground R44s without bladder tank upgrade
Source: ATSB, 05-Apr-13
Robinson R44 helicopters that have not been fitted with upgraded fuel tanks face being grounded from 30 April 2013. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has issued a direction to all affected R44 helicopter operators about the installation of flexible fuel tanks to reduce the risk of post-accident fires. CASA has made it clear that R44 [...]
Hawker Pacific announces Queensland Bell 407 sale
Source: Hawker Pacific, 05-Apr-13
Hawker Pacific, leading aircraft sales and product support company in Asia, Pacific and the Middle East, is pleased to announce the delivery of a Bell 407 Helicopter to a north Queensland operator which will be used for utility operations. The deal reflects the Company’s initiatives in servicing the pre-owned market in the region. Tony Jones, [...]
CAE awarded Royal Australian Navy MH-60R contract
Source: CAE, 04-Apr-13
CAE today announced it has won a series of military contracts during the final month of its fiscal year 2013 fourth quarter valued at approximately C$130 million, including options. They include contracts to provide an MH-60R avionics maintenance trainer and weapons load trainer for the Royal Australian Navy, a C-130J weapon systems trainer for the [...]
Community opposes Nowra air ambulance move
Source: Illawarra Mercury, 03-Apr-13
A proposal to relocate the Albion Park Rail-based rescue helicopter to Nowra has met the same fierce community opposition directed towards the plan to move the chopper to Sydney (see full story).
ATSB report says R22 tail contacted rock in fatal Kimberley crash
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Mar-13
The Australian investigation authority ATSB has issued their final report on the fatal R22 accident on 3rd October last year which occurred 130 km west of Halls Creek in Western Australia. The summary is a blunt reminder of issues with confined areas, light levels etc What happened On 3 October 2012 the pilots of two [...]
RACQ CQ Rescue crew awarded National Emergency Medals
Source: CQ Rescue, 20-Mar-13
Members of the RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter crew have been awarded National Emergency Medals at a ceremony held at the service’s hangar today. Presented during a special Rescue 412 (formerly the Rescue 100 Program) breakfast event, National Emergency Medals are given to individuals who respond to nationally significant emergencies within Australia and render extraordinary service [...]
Asia Pacific Aerospace win Rolls-Royce approval for RR300 MRO
Source: Asia Pacific Aerospace, 19-Mar-13
Asia Pacific Aerospace (APA) Pty Ltd has been selected by Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, to become an Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) for the support of the RR 300 engine for the Australasia region. “We are delighted to have been selected as the RR300 AMROC for the Australasia region. The RR300 [...]
Marenco at Heli-Expo – appoints Australia/NZ distributor
Source: Marenco, 05-Mar-13
Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. is thrilled to participate to its third Heli Expo, held this year in Las Vegas, USA. Our team and Martin Stucki, the founder of the company and designer of the SKYe SH09, will be present on the show where we will describe our progress to our clients, prospects and suppliers. We have [...]
Precision Heliparts announces appointments in Louisiana and Australia
Source: Precision Aviation Group, 04-Mar-13
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries announces the hiring of 3 key personnel for its new PHP facilities in Lafayette, Louisiana and Brisbane, Australia. Hired to lead sales efforts in Lafayette is Keith Stringer , Director of Sales, PHP-LA. Prior to [...]
Donaldson Barrier Filters Assist Australian Aerial Firefighters
Source: Donaldson, 28-Feb-13
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) continues to provide critical engine protection for helicopter operators battling Australian wildfires this year. The company’s Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) systems are the choice of firefighting operators worldwide and heavily utilized in corporate, air medical, utility and maritime/offshore missions as well. Donaldson IBFs [...]
Community campaign aims to save Illawarra EMS AW139
Source: Illawarra Mercury, 22-Feb-13
Shellharbour MP Anna Watson wants community support to save the Illawarra’s emergency helicopter service. Wollongong Rotary president Leigh Robinson has created a Facebook group, ‘‘Save the Illawarra Helicopter Service,’’ to help spread the word. (see full story)
ATSB Commissioner reappointed
Source: ATSB, 20-Feb-13
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) welcomed the reappointment of Ms Carolyn Walsh as a member of the ATSB Commission. Ms Walsh’s appointment by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon Anthony Albanese will commence on 8 March 2013 and will run for a further three years. Ms Walsh has a wealth of experience [...]
Heli-Aust group in receivership
Source: SmartCompany, 15-Feb-13
The Heli-Aust group has entered receivership and is being put up for sale. The group is made up of five businesses: Heli-Aust, Heli-Muster, Aero Support, Heli-Aus Investments and Wieland Helicopter Company and it has less than 30 employees. (see full story)
Australia sells remaining Sea Kings
Source: Royal Australian Navy, 31-Jan-13
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that the Navy’s remaining Sea King helicopters will be sold to Aerospace Logistics (ASL). The final flight of 817 Squadrons Sea King helicopters occurred on 15 December 2011. “Aerospace Logistics have over 30 years experience as an international specialist in the supply, refurbishment, exchange, maintenance, repair and [...]
Australian fatal R44 accident caused by pilot incapacitation
Source: ATSB, 27-Jan-13
ATSB summary of the accident follows:- What happened On 3 September 2011, the pilot and one crewman of a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 helicopter, registered VH-HCA (HCA), departed an airstrip located near Kumarina roadhouse, approximately 150 km south of Newman, Western Australia. The crew were conducting low-level geophysical survey operations when the pilot was observed [...]
Floating helipad approved without a key requirement being fulfilled
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 25-Jan-13
A LICENCE to operate a floating heliport on Sydney Harbour was issued to Newcastle Helicopters by the NSW government without a key requirement being fulfilled, in the latest breakdown in the proper approval process for the controversial project. (see full story)
Melbourne’s rail network starts helicopter patrols
Source: 3AW, 22-Jan-13
Metro Trains Melbourne has started using a helicopter with infrared cameras in an attempt to reduce theft of copper – which has led to significant cancellation and delays to rail services (see full story)
WFW advised CHC on $202M operating lease facility
Source: WFW, 20-Jan-13
Watson, Farley & Williams (“WFW”), a leading international law firm, is pleased to announce that it has advised CHC Helicopter on an operating lease facility of up to US$202m with Milestone Aviation, for up to 12 helicopters (including Sikorsky, Eurocopter and AgustaWestland helicopters), its third facility with Milestone. The team, led by partner Nicola Davies, [...]
Australian Helicopters and Flying Doctor on standby to secure soldier safety
Source: Australian Helicopters, 18-Jan-13
Australian Helicopters Pty Ltd (AHPL) and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) have joined forces to provide emergency medical evacuation during Australian Army training exercises in remote areas. The partnership between the two organisations will ensure that Australian soldiers receive the best possible care and support, according to AHPL Managing Director, Scott Swift. [...]
HNZ launches its first AW109 GrandNew in Australia
Source: HNZ Group, 16-Jan-13
The first of three brand new AW109SP’s direct from their Italian factory is airborne at Jandakot WA in final preparation for its end user delivery flight to the remote north-west. The state-of-the-art helicopter is expected to make its way north in late January. Ship number one of three, arrived by sea at Fremantle and was [...]
Snowy Hydro SouthCare approaches 5,000th mission
Source: Snowy Hydro SouthCare, 15-Jan-13
Canberra and the region’s local rescue helicopter service is fast approaching a milestone of 5,000 missions in its 15th year of operation. Snowy Hydro SouthCare expects to perform its 5,000th mission before the end of January. Since 1998 the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Aero-Medical Rescue Helicopter has been serving the ACT and surrounding region, extending as [...]
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 [...]
Bendigo-based helicopters trial new firefighting strategy
Source: Bendigo Advertiser, 08-Jan-13
Three firefighting weapons – including two water bombing aircrafts and another helicopter that acts as a scout – have set up home at the Bendigo Airport and are ready to respond to any fire threats in central Victoria. (see full story) File photo
Australia – Follow the ATSB on Twitter
Source: ATSB, 04-Jan-13
You can now get the latest ATSB news and updates via our Twitter account: @ATSBinfo. We will use Twitter to tell you about a range of activities and initiatives, including: new and updated investigations investigation and research report releases new safety awareness products. Some things to keep in mind The ATSB will not guarantee responding to [...]
Australia to scrap last five Sea Kings
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-Jan-13
Local press today reports that the Royal Australian Navy has confirmed it will sell the last five Sea Kings for scrap. The five were officially retired in December 2011 and have been stored at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, south of Sydney, pending a decision on their future. Now it has been confirmed the five aircraft, [...]
Plans for helicopter ‘mega base’ under way in Sydney
04-Jan-13
The new ”mega base” designed for rescue services would be built on the site of the old Parramatta City Raceway site near the M4, which is now called Sydney Speedway, said Ian Badham, an executive director of the rescue helicopter service CareFlight. (see full story)
Funding boost for Queensland’s EMS operations
Source: Queensland Government, 03-Jan-13
Increased funding for community-based emergency helicopter operators has been granted as the Newman Government considers plans for lasting change in their financial support. A new funding model for these essential services is detailed in the Summary Report of the Review of Aeromedical Helicopter Services in Queensland – November 2012, released for consultation by Health Minister [...]
Australian Army pilots head to offshore operators over pay levels
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-Dec-12
Local press in Australia is reporting a big outflow of helicopter pilots from the Australian Army, many heading for the offshore operators where they can double their pay and fly less hours. In the last year, 22 helicopter pilots have left, including 12 at the rank of Major. A further 8 are on leave to [...]
Australian Defence Minister names new MH-60R Squadron
Source: Australian MoD, 17-Dec-12
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced that the name of the new training squadron to operate the Navy’s MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopters would be 725 Squadron. 725 Squadron will form as the operational training squadron, while 816 Squadron, which currently operates the S-70-B2 Seahawk, will transition to the MH-60R [...]
Australia certifies Kamov Ka32
Source: Russian Helicopters, 13-Dec-12
The Russian-made multi-role coaxial Ka-32A11BC received a certificate of airworthiness in Australia. This certificate allows Australian helicopter operators to use the Ka-32S11BC as a search & rescue and firefighting helicopter as well as for sling load operations and in construction and installation work. The Ка-32А11BC is a unique Russian-made helicopter that is used in more [...]
RotorWay Announces Two New Dealers
Source: RotorWay, 10-Dec-12
RotorWay International is pleased to announce the addition of two new dealers in Colombia, and Australia. RotorWay of Colombia is back! Diego Torres is owner of RotorWay Colombia. Diego has been selling, building and flying RotorWay helicopters for over a decade, and we are happy to have him back. David Donaldson is taking over the [...]
Brisbane to add two city helipads before G20 summit in 2014
Source: Courier Mail, 07-Dec-12
“I think it’s something the City has been lacking and something that’ll be very, very important and it will be completed in time for the important G20 that’ll be held in Brisbane in November 2014.” said Lord Mayor Graham Quirk (see full story)
Australian Tiger pilots strike after third “fumes” incident
Source: News Corp, 05-Dec-12
Dozens of Australian Army pilots have conducted a mini-mutiny by refusing to fly new Tiger attack helicopters after aircrew were hit by cockpit fumes for the third time this year. The fleet was not grounded after the third incident. (see full story)
Royal Australian Navy orders two MH-60R simulators from CAE
Source: CAE, 04-Dec-12
Today at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), CAE announced it has won a series of military contracts valued at more than C$70 million. They include a contract from the United States Navy to develop two MH-60R tactical operational flight trainers (TOFTs) for the Royal Australian Navy under a foreign military sale program, [...]
Helicopter sprays sewage on firefighters
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 28-Nov-12
A water-bombing helicopter has mistakenly sprayed partially treated sewage onto firefighters battling a blaze on the NSW mid-north coast. (see full story) File photo
Child Flight landing for the last time in 23 years
Source: Child Flight, 28-Nov-12
Telstra Child Flight, founded by the community as the emergency helicopter service for critically ill children, has been helping to save young lives across NSW and the ACT for some 23 years. We have survived storms, floods, bushfires and funding shortfalls and we have dealt with critical life-or-death situations on a daily basis. Our specially [...]
CareFlight to fly more children across New South Wales
Source: CareFlight, 28-Nov-12
National aeromedical charity CareFlight has been selected by the NSW Government to fly medical teams from the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS) from January next year. Starting on 1 January, CareFlight will provide two helicopters to fly the NETS teams and patients from all over NSW to leading metropolitan hospitals in Sydney, Newcastle [...]
Air Ambulance Victoria celebrates 50 years
Source: Air Ambulance Victoria, 28-Nov-12
Air Ambulance Victoria has marked its 50th year of flying patients in critical life-threatening emergencies with a special celebration at Essendon Airport. Over 100 people attended, including Minister for Health David Davis, Ambulance Victoria CEO Greg Sassella, past patients and their families, past and current staff including flight paramedics, pilots, navigators and members from emergency [...]
Local councils reject Sydney Harbour floating heliport
Source: Daily Telegraph, 25-Nov-12
Plans for a floating heliport on Sydney Harbour are being opposed by local councils, who say the idea appears to have been rushed and they – and their ratepayers – were not consulted. (see full story)
Eurocopter commissions Perth Support Centre
Source: Australian Aerospace, 25-Nov-12
The world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, is to provide a major boost to Australia’s booming off-shore oil and gas industry with the commissioning of a modern facility in Perth to support customer helicopters operating within Western Australia’s North-West Shelf region. At present, several companies operate more than 25 17/19-passenger helicopters of Eurocopter’s Super Puma family. [...]
Floating heliport in Sydney Harbour to open in December
Source: Newcastle Helicopters, 23-Nov-12
Newcastle Helicopters has gained government approval to operate a Floating Heliport in Sydney Harbour from early next month. Answering the growing need for helicopter based services in the Sydney CBD area, Newcastle Helicopters, have developed the concept of a powered flat top vessel based on central Sydney Harbour, complete with two helipad sites and deck space to manage passenger [...]
ATSB warns of the risks surrounding practice autorotations
Source: ATSB, 15-Nov-12
As a result of the ATSB investigation and in order to reduce the level of risk associated with emergency training, a helicopter operator is investigating amendments to their company operations manual. One amendment being investigated by the operator is the requirement for at least 10 kts of wind in the runway direction for the performance [...]
Watch out for wires, says ATSB
Source: ATSB, 13-Nov-12
The ATSB’s investigation into a wirestrike accident highlights the importance of a proper reconnaissance when flying in a wire environment and remaining focused only on operational tasks. On 12 June 2012, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 Raven 1 helicopter departed Moorabbin Airport, Victoria with one person on board to conduct a private flight to a [...]
Australia opens firefighting tender for 2013 onwards
Source: NAFC, 13-Nov-12
NAFC’s Invitation to Tender for the provision of Aerial Firefighting Services for 2013 onwards has now been published. NAFC is inviting tenders for more than 70 specialised aircraft services to be utilised across Australia over the next three to five years. For the first time NAFC will conduct this public tender process entirely via a web-based, electronic tendering system. [...]
Muster pilot publishes book of stunning photographs
Source: The Chronicle, 12-Nov-12
Taken in the most unique way; whilst simultaneously flying and manoeuvring his helicopter enabling him to capture his shots, Scott Bridle’s images bring to life his passion for the landscape (see full story) – see also Scott Bridle’s website
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter prepares for 7,000th mission
Source: Coffs Coast Advocate, 02-Nov-12
“Please don’t take us for granted” is the plea from Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter as it prepares to fly its 7000th mission. (see full story)
Bond/INAER parent company renames as Avincis; based in UK
Source: Avincis Group, 16-Oct-12
Avincis Mission Critical Services (Avincis Group) has established itself in the UK today as the world’s leading provider of mission critical aviation services. The Group’s mission is to save lives, protect the environment and provide safe transport for mission critical people and assets for public services and blue chip corporations. Avincis’ operating companies deliver across [...]
Canadian Helicopters completes name change to HNZ
Source: HNZ Group, 24-Sep-12
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (TSX: CHL.A, CHL.B), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announced today that, further to its news release dated May 14, 2012, the change of its name to HNZ Group Inc. (the “Company”), as approved by its shareholders at its annual meeting on May 11, 2012, will be [...]
Queensland Police running 3 month Bo105 trial
Source: Queensland Police, 23-Sep-12
In mid August, the Queensland Police Service commenced a 13 week contract with Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service. As a result, the police chopper is now a BO105 EC Super 5, ex-German police helicopter with an excellent reputation and history. It is a twin-engine gas turbine, equipped with state-of- the-art navigation and surveillance equipment including: [...]
Los Angeles law firm set up website in R22 crash lawsuit
Source: Owen, Patterson & Owen, 17-Sep-12
Robinson Helicopter is the lone defendant in a trial which began in Brisbane, Australia on Thursday, September 13th (Supreme Court of Queensland, Number S 4573/07). The trial is expected to last 14 days. The justice presiding over the trial has ordered that the case be bifurcated. If successful on liability, the damage phase will begin sometime [...]
CareFlight welcomes Aviation Australia partnership
Source: Australian Aviation, 16-Sep-12
RACQ CareFlight Rescue has welcomed a partnership with Aviation Australia what will see the Queensland non-profit reimbursed for $15,000 per year worth of underwater escape training at Aviation Australia’s Brisbane Airport facility. (see full story)
UK – Castle Air ventures into the S76 market
Source: HeliHub.com, 05-Sep-12
Long time AW109 specialist Castle Air has taken a big step with the acquisition of three Sikorsky S76A++ helicopters. Bought from Australia, where they were operated by Jayrow, the three are currently en route to Castle Air’s base at Liskeard in Cornwall. In recent years, Castle Air have built up a specialisation in AgustaWestland AW109s, [...]
SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at AFAC Conference and Exhibition 2012
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 29-Aug-12
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the AFAC conference August 28th-31st, 2012 in Perth, Australia. The AFAC and Bushfire CRC conference is Australasia’s premier emergency management conference. The conference program addresses key issues facing the sector and contributes to a knowledge sharing and learning culture within fire, land management [...]
Key positions named in Australian Helicopter Industry Association
Source: AHIA, 16-Aug-12
The AHIA steering group has received welcome offers of assistance. The organisers of the Avalon Airshow 2013 have been very helpful in offering access to the Melbourne Convention Centre and the airshow venue at Avalon Airport. This will allow the AHIA to have an “official launch”. As a result the Australian helicopter industry will become [...]
Former Chief of Army joins Australian Aerospace Board of Directors
Source: Australian Aerospace, 15-Aug-12
One of Australia’s most distinguished career soldiers, Lieutenant General (retired) Ken Gillespie, AC, DSC, CSM, has joined the Board of Directors of leading local defence manufacturer, Australian Aerospace Limited. General Gillespie, who served with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for over 43 years, was appointed Chief of Army in July 2008, a position he held [...]
Australian Tigers return to the sky
Source: Australian Army, 14-Aug-12
The suspension, which began on 26 June 2012, was put in place as a safety measure when fumes were detected in the cockpit of an aircraft that performed a precautionary landing at Shoalwater Bay training area the day before. Following a detailed investigation and assessment into the source of the fumes, the Army Operational Airworthiness [...]
Boeing establishes simulator-based training for Kiowa flight instructors
Source: Boeing, 14-Aug-12
Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has installed a Helicrew simulator at the Oakey Army Aviation Training Centre in order to enhance the capabilities of BDA flight instructors. The Helicrew allows BDA Qualified Flying Instructors to further hone and test their training procedures through a variety of simulated situations. Helicrew is designed to [...]
Sikorsky Helitech Signs $120M Australian H-60 Maintenance Contract
Source: Sikorsky, 20-Jul-12
Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited announced today the signing of a four-year agreement with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for ongoing logistics and engineering support for the Commonwealth of Australia’s fleet of BLACK HAWK (S-70A(TM)) and SEAHAWK® (S-70B(TM)) helicopters. Valued at more than $120 million, with six annual renewable options, the contract is a follow-on agreement [...]
Australia – Linfox orders three VIP AW169s
Source: AgustaWestland, 12-Jul-12
AgustaWestland is proud to announce that Linfox has signed a contract for three AW169 helicopters in full VIP configuration. The aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions in the Melbourne area of Australia. This order marks the entrance of the AW169 into the Australian corporate/VIP transport market and continues the growing success of [...]
Bristow announces long-term contracts for 20 large helicopters
Source: Bristow Group, 12-Jul-12
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that it has secured several major new multi-year contracts for the provision of a total of 20 large aircraft that are expected to generate in excess of $2 billion in revenue. In Europe, Bristow has been particularly successful with a number [...]
Australian Army takes delivery of two Chinooks
Source: Australian Army, 04-Jul-12
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that two additional CH-47D Chinook helicopters have been handed over to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Townsville. The Chinook provides the ADF with an outstanding battlefield lift capability and has provided excellent service to Army for more than 25 years. [...]
Simmonds Precision Products awarded $9.5M for Australian MH60 systems
Source: US DoD, 29-Jun-12
Simmonds Precision Products, doing business as Goodrich Corp., Sensors and Integrated Systems, Vergennes, Vt., is being awarded a $9,568,407 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 120 various Integrated Mechanical Diagnostic System kits in support of the MH-60R/S helicopters for the Navy and the government of Australia under the Foreign Military Sales Program. These kits include [...]
NSW Government gives Au$1.5M to Westpac Life Saver Rescue
Source: Westpac Life Saver Rescue, 27-Jun-12
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher recently announced $1.5million in funding for Surf Life Saving NSW to assist the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter. “This funding will ensure this vital search and rescue helicopter service continues to provide a 24/7 service in the Greater Sydney Region and a [...]
