Dart launches Rear Locker Extender for B206 and B407
Source: DART Aerospace, 17-May-13
DART Aerospace announces that the Rear Locker Extender™ that increases the baggage compartment capacity by 21” is now FAA and TCCA approved for Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 (including 407GX) aircraft. Constructed from a high quality, rugged composite, the rear locker extender is a perfect lightweight solution to stow extra sets of golf clubs, long-handled shovels [...]
Air Evac celebrates year of service in Licking County
Source: Newark Advocate, 29-Apr-13
In its first year of service for Licking County, the helicopters of Air Evac Lifeteam 107 made more than 200 flights and were requested for service more than 460 times. (See Full Story)
More STC Approvals for Latitude’s SkyNode Satcom and IONode FDM Systems
Source: Latitude, 27-Mar-13
Latitude Technologies (Latitude) announced that the company has received a FAA STC for the SkyNode S100 flight following and flight date transceiver for installation in more than 800 Part 23 category aircraft. Latitude has also recently received FAA approval of the SkyNode S100 including the IONode Flight Data Monitoring system for light helicopters including Bell [...]
Gainesville PD helicopter relaunches after 15 months
Source: WUFT, 21-Mar-13
Gainesville Police Department launched its helicopter back in the air Tuesday after a 15-month hiatus.Helicopter (see full story). File photo
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces Permanent Aviation Support for West Tennessee
Source: Tennessee Highway Patrol, 13-Mar-13
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons joined Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott to announce the permanent assignment of a THP helicopter and pilot to assist with aviation support of law enforcement in west Tennessee. This permanent aviation support will enhance public safety by increasing response time to incidents or missions [...]
Bristow Academy Announces Agreement with Aero Dynamix
Source: Bristow Academy, 05-Mar-13
Bristow Academy announced today an agreement with Aero Dynamix to use Aero Dynamix night vision systems to enhance its night vision training program, as well as offer the installation of Aero Dynamix night vision systems to its customers worldwide. Both companies are industry leaders in night vision applications – Bristow Academy in rotary pilot training [...]
Bilingual pilots launch Ravco training program
Source: Ravco, 03-Mar-13
Eight Foreign National military pilots graduated with flying colors today from RAVCO’s inaugural Spanish language mountain helicopter course at its Leadville Mountain/High Altitude Training and Test Site. The three week training program featured advanced instruction and techniques flying in some of most technical and demanding flying environments available in the United States. “This is graduate [...]
Astronics Max-Viz-1500 approved for Bell 206/407 in China
Source: Astronics, 01-Mar-13
Astronics Corporation’s Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system has received approval by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for retrofit installation in Bell B206B/206L-4/407 helicopters. Astronics Executive Vice President Elliott Troutman said, “Astronics concurs with Bell Helicopter’s assessment that China will be the world’s strongest helicopter growth market with a need for 2,000 aircraft during the [...]
FAA had twice suspended licence of pilot in fatal crash
Source: LA Times, 21-Feb-13
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed in Acton this month had his pilot privileges suspended twice in the last decade, according to FAA records (see full story). Details on the accident referred to can be found at 10-Feb-13 N59518 Bell 206B Acton, US-California (3F)
Cadorath announces 178 new Bell extended repairs
Source: Cadorath Aerospace, 20-Feb-13
Cadorath Aerospace announcedit’s development of 178 new Bell Helicopter repairs in 2012. The Cadorath Aerospace design and engineering department continues to develop approved repairs for the Bell Helicopter line numbering close to a total of 900 repairs now available. Cadorath Aerospace completed a long list of new extended repairs throughout 2012 on the Bell Helicopter [...]
DeSoto County Sheriff adds JetRanger
06-Feb-13
DeSoto County Sheriff is buying a 1976-build Bell Jet Ranger helicopter from the Georgia State Highway Patrol (see full story) File photo
Elbit to continue supporting Israeli Air Force’s Flight Academy
Source: Elbit, 14-Jan-13
Elbit Systems Ltd. (the “Company”) recently announced that it was awarded two follow-on contracts by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (“IMOD”) for the operation and maintenance of the Israeli Air Force’s (“IAF”) Flight Academy trainer aircraft and helicopters. These contracts were part of the Company’s December 31, 2012 announcement regarding contract awards by the IMOD [...]
Custom Helicopters loses JetRanger on collapsing ice floe
Source: HeliHub.com, 11-Jan-13
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches, [...]
New B206/R44 charter operator at Hawthorne, California
17-Dec-12
Star Helicopters, one of the leading helicopter tour operators in Los Angeles, is proud to begin operating charter and air taxi helicopter rides with an FAA Part 135 certification. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that all aircraft operators carrying passengers for hire in point-to-point helicopter rides or charters and commuter flights must carry this [...]
Able expands Bell 206 offerings with two PMA approved parts
Source: Able Aerospace Services, 12-Dec-12
Able Aerospace Services, a leader in dynamic component repairs, overhauls, and approved replacement part solutions, announced today the availability of a new Bell 206 Main Rotor Strap Fitting and Pin replacement part (PMA). Operators of Bell 206 helicopters can now further reduce operating costs by utilizing these exclusive FAA-certified PMA parts along with other cost-saving [...]
Era Training Center extends USAIG Safety Bucks Program to B206 customers
Source: Era Training Center, 06-Jul-12
As an approved training provider for USAIG Safety Bucks customers, Era Training Center LLC (ETC) provides industry relevant training programs to the global helicopter industry. In early June 2012, ETC provided Bell 206B helicopter recurrent training to Aircoastal Helicopters, an FAA Approved Part 135 operator in Palm Beach, Florida. As a longtime USAIG customer, Aircoastal [...]
Mexican Police JetRanger down, 3 injured
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-May-12
T his news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and [...]
Mystery Australian operator buys four Bells from RLC
Source: HeliHub.com, 26-Apr-12
RLC have recently sold two JetRanger 3 and two LongRanger 3 helicopters to Australia as part of their continual fleet renewal program. All four were cancelled from the FAA register on 11th and 12th April, but have yet to be registered with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Australia – the JetRangers are serial [...]
STC for Rebtech’s Medical Infusion Pump Mount in Bell 206/407
Source: Rebtech, 16-Apr-12
As part of an ongoing expansion of product offerings, REB Technologies, Inc. (REBTECH) has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of an intravenous (IV) medical pump mounting system. The mount can accommodate up to three SPACE Infusion Pumps manufactured by the global medical products company, B. Braun Medical, Inc., and applies [...]
Cadorath develops new Bell helicopter repairs
Source: Cadorath Aerospace, 13-Apr-12
Cadorath Aerospace announces its development of 12 new Bell Helicopter repairs in March 2012. The Cadorath design and engineering department has developed approved repairs for the Bell Helicopter line to now include over 700 repairs. Cadorath Aerospace recently engineered repairs on the Bell Helicopter’s 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4 rework lines says Cadorath [...]
Indonesia to buy two Bell 206 for training work
Source: Transportation Ministry, 28-Mar-12
(electronic translation from local language) Board of Education Human Resources (BPSDM) Transportation to buy 20 trainer aircraft, consisting of 18 fixed-wing aircraft ( fixed wing ) and 2 units of rotary wing aircraft (helicopters). Total value of 20 training aircraft that will be placed in flight schools owned by the government, worth Rp 184.6 billion. Unit price of 18 [...]
Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA/Brazilian approval of Heli-Access-Steps for Bell 206/407
Source: Dart Helicopter Services, 09-Mar-12
The new DART Crew and Maintenance Heli-Access-Steps are lightweight and mount easily to either the forward or aft crosstube. The Crew Heli-Access-Steps are ideally located to assist crew in accessing the forward cabin. The Maintenance Heli-Access-Steps create a convenient step for maintenance personnel. Both steps feature a unique duplex clamping system that self-locks when weight [...]
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 [...]
Dart announces TC approval for screw-in windshield Kit for Bell 206 series
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 12-Feb-12
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada approval of DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) new Screw-in Windshield Kit for Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 model aircraft. FAA and EASA approvals are currently pending. The New DAS Screw-in Windshield Modification Kit allows the operator to replace the existing OEM windshield retainers with quick change out retainers. While [...]
Bell announces new 206 TT Strap with calendar life extension
Source: Bell, 12-Feb-12
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has approved a new tension torsion (TT) strap for the Bell 206 series of helicopters. Bell Helicopter, in collaboration with its long term supplier partner LORD Corporation, has developed a new TT strap with a calendar life of 36 months with anticipated calendar life [...]
Aerial Filmworks completes three projects in Costa Rica
Source: Aerial Filmworks, 09-Feb-12
Aerial Filmworks just wrapped 3 projects in Costa Rica including a documentary on Carolina Marin, a world class kickboxer, and a new film by Hernán Jimenez, the director of El Regresso. Dramatic nature footage of the Costa Rica landscape will be used as establishing shots for the film on Marin, and late afternoon and night scenes [...]
EASA certifies Dart law enforcement components for AS350, B206 and B407
Source: DART Helicopter Service, 09-Feb-12
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce EASA approval of Geneva’s ENG and Law Enforcement completion components for Eurocopter AS350, 355, and Bell 206A/B, 206L and 407 series aircraft. Geneva’s receipt of the EASA approvals will allow European operators to take advantage of Geneva’s many ENG and law enforcement equipment solutions. All components are [...]
Apache project office demos National Airspace Trainer
Source: Program Executive Office, 05-Feb-12
The Product Office for the AH-64D Longbow Apache Block III (AB3) conducted a demonstration of a new capability that will enable collective Manned-Unmanned Teaming training using a manned helicopter. The demo was held on the campus of University of Alabama-Huntsville on Feb. 2. The AB3 National Airspace Trainer was demonstrated to the Program Executive Office [...]
AAHP says B206 not fit for purpose in Newfoundland and Labrador
Source: AAHP, 24-Jan-12
The Association of Allied Health Professionals is voicing concerns on behalf of its members who operate the Medical Flight Program. The AAHP has been working with Eastern Health and the Department of Health and Community Services to have the safety issues addressed over the past few months to no avail. Sharon King, Executive Director stated [...]
Family of Florida B206 crash victim sues charter company
Source: News4Jax.com, 24-Jan-12
The family of one of the men killed when a helicopter chartered by Mayo Clinic crashed last month in Clay County is suing the operator of the aircraft. The children of 57-year-old David Hines are suing SK Logistics for wrongful death. They’re also suing Abraham Holdings, the company that owned the helicopter. (see full story)
NTSB Preliminary Report – 26-Nov-11 N5016M Bell 206B
Source: NTSB, 05-Jan-12
This is the text from the Preliminary Report. By its very nature, the details are subject to change and should not be relied upon. The Final Report for this incident will be issued in due course:- On December 26, 2011, at 0554 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206B, N5016M, operated by SK Logistics, d.b.a. SK [...]
Argentine Army acquire 20 AB206s from Italian Carabinieri
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-Dec-11
The Italian Carabinieri have moved on from using AB206 JetRangers, largely concentrating on variants of the AgustaWestland AW109, most recently the AW109N Nexus. Twenty AB206 JetRangers previously used by the Italian law enforcement agency have been sold to the Argentine Army, where they will be allocated to the 602 Commando Company and based at Campo [...]
Settlement reached in January 2010 Fish & Game crash case
18-Nov-11
The families of three state Fish and Game employees from Fresno who were killed when their helicopter hit a utility line last year will receive a cash settlement from Southern California Edison, according to the families’ attorneys. (see full story) HeliHub.com page for this accident is at 05-Jan-10 N5016U Bell B206 nr Redinger Lake, US-California [...]
Helicopter Seychelles takes to the skies again
Source: Helicopter Seychelles, 12-Nov-11
Cheers and rejoicing erupted among Helicopter Seychelles staff tonight as the company received approval to resume full commercial passenger flights. The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority has awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the operator following a lengthy and complex application process. Passenger flights will begin on Sunday. The company will offer day and night-time [...]
Paravion’s Emergency Compact Ground Handling Wheels
Source: Paravion Technology, 11-Nov-11
Paravion Technology, Inc has recently released another innovative product fueled by customer demand and operational necessity. The EGHW-100 kit is a pair of compact emergency ground handling wheels which easily stow in a small area of the baggage compartment or other storage area during flights. Quick and simple to use in the situation of an [...]
Third fatality from New York B206 crash
Source: CNN, 08-Nov-11
A 60-year-old woman on Sunday became the third person to die as a result of a helicopter crash last month in New York’s East River, said a spokeswoman for the city’s medical examiner’s office. (see full story)
Dubai Air Wing sell JetRanger to German operator
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-Nov-11
The Dubai Air Wing have recently sold an Agusta-Bell 206B JetRanger III to Germany. Previously operating in the Middle East emirate as DU-144, the JetRanger is now registered as D-HAMM with Agrar Heliflug, and was noted at their heliport at Ahlen. It is serial number 8692, built in 1985 Agusta built less than fifty more [...]
NTSB Preliminary Report – 04-Oct-11 N63Q Bell 206B
Source: NTSB, 28-Oct-11
This is the text from the Preliminary Report. By its very nature, the details are subject to change and should not be relied upon. The Final Report for this incident will be issued in due course:- On October 4, 2011, at 1525 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206B, N63Q, registered to a private owner, crashed [...]
Air Evac Lifeteam celebrates 5 years at Batesville
Source: The Panolian, 24-Oct-11
Strong community support, a hometown crew and a steadfast mission to always do what is best for their patients: the essential ingredients to a recipe for success that has allowed the Batesville Air Evac Lifeteam crew to faithfully serve northwest Mississippi since first taking flight in 2006. (See full story)
North Flight Data, AEL partner to develop FDR for Bell 206
Source: Air Evac Lifeteam, 20-Oct-11
NORTH Flight Data Systems LLC is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Air Evac Lifeteam to partner together to develop a flight data recording system for the analog Bell 206 platform in a continuing effort to invest in safety through Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA). NORTH Flight’s C-2000 system is a [...]
Air Evac Lifeteam selects Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrilators
Source: Air Evac Lifeteam, 20-Oct-11
Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently owned and operated air medical service in the United States, awarded Philips a contract to supply 127 HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators. The HeartStart MRx units will be deployed across all of Air Evac Lifeteam’s bases, which number 104 in 15 states, over the next six months. The HeartStart MRx meets [...]
Air Evac Lifeteam enters second level of FAA safety project
Source: Air Evac Lifeteam, 20-Oct-11
Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently-owned air ambulance service in the country, has entered the second level of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Management System Voluntary Pilot Project, further bolstering the company’s commitment to safety and risk management.Air Evac Lifeteam Director of Safety Dave Hardin explained that Air Evac Lifeteam’s voluntary participation in the [...]
Air Evac Lifeteam to launch ops from McAllen, TX
Source: Brownsville Herald, 13-Oct-11
The new McAllen base will be one of Air Evac Lifeteam’s 104 bases in the country and the 21st base in Texas, the company said in a statement. -
HeliSwiss buys JetRanger from Germany
Source: HeliHub.com, 13-Oct-11
Swiss helicopter operator HeliSwiss has acquired a Bell 206B JetRanger 3 from Germany to replace the helicopter they lost in an accident in April (see details). Rhe Bell arrived at HeliSwiss’ base at Bern on Monday of this week still carrying its German registration D-HGMS and will in the next few days be registered locally [...]
Mexico approves four FlightSafety simulators/FTDs
Source: FlightSafety, 11-Oct-11
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) in Mexico for two Level D simulators and three Level 7 qualified flight training devices. FlightSafety has now received approval for 274 of its simulators and flight training devices from the DGAC in Mexico. “The approval [...]
Bell helicopter down in East River, New York – 1 fatal
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-Oct-11
Follow the HeliHub.com reports at the page for this accident – 04-Oct-11 Bell 206 New York, US-New York (1F) [File Photo] William P Johnson – HeliHub.com
Doug Doty Memorial Scholarship now accepting applications
Source: Doug Doty Foundation, 29-Sep-11
Hillsboro Aviation and The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation has teamed up to offer the non-profit foundation’s first Bell 206B3 JetRanger Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to help helicopter pilots advance to the next level in their training and make positive contributions to the aviation industry. The scholarship includes enrollment in Hillsboro Aviation’s [...]
Rotorflug JetRanger crashes in Spanish street
Source: HeliHub.com, 19-Sep-11
JetRanger from the German operator Rotorflug was operating out of Jerez airport in Spain on a filming detail when it had a problem and force landed in a narrow Spanish street. HeliHub.com safety data records this accident at:- 18-Sep-11 D-HONY Bell B206B El Puerto de Santa MarÃa, Spain
Heliswiss JetRanger passes 18,000 flight hours
Source: HeliHub.com, 16-Sep-11
Heliswiss is celebrating one of its JetRangers passing 18,000 flight hours on 31st August. Delivered new in 1980 from the Agusta production line, and serialled 8606, this aircraft was flown in Austria as OE-DXV until purchased by Heliswiss in March 1986. Later the same year they passed it to their Spanish associate Heliswiss Iberica for [...]
El Dorado Sheriff unveils “Eagle One”
Source: El Dorado Sheriff, 13-Sep-11
On Saturday, August 20, Sheriff John D’Agostini unveiled the newest member of the Sheriff’s fleet – a Jet Ranger helicopter, call sign “EAGLE ONE.” The presentation of EAGLE ONE was conducted at the Annual Sheriff’s Posse Picnic at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds when the helicopter, complete with El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office decals, landed [...]
Evansville, Ind. base honored by Air Evac Lifeteam
Source: Air Evac Lifeteam, 24-Aug-11
The Evansville, Ind. Air Evac Lifeteam base has been selected as the company’s 2011 Region 1 Base of the Year. Region 1 consists of Air Evac Lifeteam bases in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Missouri. The Base of the Year Award is presented to the base in the Air Evac Lifeteam system that best exemplifies the [...]
UK: Private owner extracts three JetRangers from Sterling Helicopters
Source: HeliHub.com, 05-Aug-11
In recent months we have charted the lack of progress of helicopter operations by the Longmint Group, particularly focusing on Sterling Helicopters. In one article, we noted that a private company Toby Blackwell Ltd had commenced legal proceedings against Sterling Helicopters, noting that they had bought three JetRangers from Sterling and then opened a leaseback [...]
Erlanger Life Force receives CAMTS accreditation
Source: Erlanger Health System, 28-Jul-11
Erlanger Health System’s air medical program, LIFE FORCE, has received a three-year accreditation for achieving high priority in patient care and safety from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). As of July 15, 148 accredited medical services are through CAMTS. LIFE FORCE is one of three air medical services in Tennessee that [...]
Dart’s Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ for LongRanger and 407 certified by FAA, TC and EASA
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 28-Jul-11
DART is pleased to announce FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approval of their Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 series of aircraft. The new PATENT PENDING DART Quick Release Heli-Utility-Baskets™ for light Bell aircraft feature an innovative mounting system that allows one person to quickly install or remove the basket in less [...]
Air Evac Lifeteam to add 104th base at McAllen, Texas
Source: Air Evac Lifeteam, 25-Jul-11
Air Evac Lifeteam announced they will be opening an air ambulance base in McAllen, Texas, this fall. The base, scheduled to begin operations in October, will be located on the campus of McAllen Medical Center, but will serve all hospitals and communities within a 70-mile radius. Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently owned air medical [...]
Able introduces more affordable certified components for B206
Source: Able Aerospace Services, 06-Jul-11
Able Aerospace Services, on a mission to help helicopter operators reduce costs, has introduced two new Federal Aviation Administration-approved components for Bell 206 helicopters. The Oil Cooler Blower and Pillow Block Assemblies and related Wear Disks are in stock and available now at a fraction of what the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) charges and provide [...]
Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation partners with Hillsboro Aviation
Source: Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation, 29-Jun-11
Hillsboro Aviation and the Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation are teaming up to offer the non-profit foundation’s first Bell 206B3 JetRanger Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to help helicopter pilots advance to the next level in their training and make positive contributions to the aviation industry. The scholarship includes enrollment in Hillsboro Aviation’s [...]
Spain arrests eight and impounds 16+ helicopters being exported to Iran
Source: HeliHub.com, 27-May-11
Spains’s National Police have aborted the sale of a number of helicopters and fighter parts to Iran and Venezuela. A total of eight arrests have been made in relation to this deal, five Spanish businessmen and three Iranian nationals who had traveled to Spain to formalise the deal. Export of this type of equipment to [...]
Stanislaus sheriff’s B206 to fly again on reduced hours
Source: Modesto Bee, 26-May-11
After being grounded for more than a year, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Air Support Unit will go back on patrol this weekend. Now it will be back in the air during peak hours Thursday through Saturday, thanks to funding from the Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency
City of Dallas’ new asset management barcoding project includes helicopter parts
Source: Wasp Barcode Technologies, 25-May-11
Wasp Barcode Technologies, a leading provider of small business productivity solutions, today announced that the City of Dallas’ Department of Intergovernmental Services, a city division that manages and purchases Homeland Security equipment, has deployed Wasp’s automated asset tracking solution to help manage grant funded assets. Wasp MobileAsset – Professional Software has supplied the city with [...]
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 [...]
Finance company address for 7 UK helicopters
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-May-11
We have noticed that a total of seven helicopters on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register have last week had a change of address to a finance company. The seven are:- * Bell 206 – G-CBYX, G-TTMB * Bell 206L – G-MAAX, G-OHHI, G-OLDN * Eurocopter AS355F – G-BSYI, G-ICSG All seven continue to be [...]
Shadin Avionics announces EASA fuel management STC for Bell 206/407
Source: Shadin Avionics, 16-May-11
Shadin Avionics, a global leader in aircraft fuel management solutions, announces that EASA has approved an STC for the installation of a Shadin Fuel Management Kit into Bell 206 and 407 model helicopters and an STC for fuel flow transducer installation on Rolls-Royce Corporation 250 series aircraft engines. The Bell 206/407 STCs are the latest [...]
UK: Lothian Helicopters cease trading
Source: HeliHub.com, 12-May-11
Lothian Helicopters website has been reduced to the following notice Please note that Lothian Helicopters has gone into administration with effect from 11th May 2011 If you have purchased flights with Lothian Helicopters, please check with your credit card company or PayPal to seek a refund. Lothian were run by Iain Grindlay and opeated two [...]
FAA approves Dart’s automatic door openers for B206 series and 407
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 21-Apr-11
DART is pleased to announce that they have received FAA certification for their Automatic Door Opener Kits for the Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 models of aircraft. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. The DART Automatic Door Opener Kits feature sturdy gas springs. Door opening and closing is assisted by the action of [...]
UK: Legal proceedings filed to close down Sterling Helicopters
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Apr-11
In a recent filing in the London Gazette, one of the official journals of record of the British government, British helicopter operator Sterling Helicopters is facing complete closure. Published on Friday 15th April, a document dated Wednesday 13th April indicated that Toby Blackwell Ltd was seeking a petition to wind up (close) the company, claiming [...]
Air Evac Lifeteam gives presentation to Randolph County Commission
Source: Randolph Leader, 18-Apr-11
Air Evac is not attached to a specific hospital and is subsidized by the community through membership, which is like a form of insurance. Flights cost approximately $19,000-$20,000 with insurance covering only about half. Patients are asked to set up a payment plan for the remainder of the bill.
Air Evac relocating base from Marianna to Forrest City Medical Center
Source: Times-Herlad, 15-Apr-11
According to a press release from Air Evac, the decision to move the office was made to better align the company with its service area.
NTSB points to helicopter pilot’s failure to see power line as probable crash cause
Source: Miami Herald, 15-Apr-11
A helicopter pilot’s failure to see a power line during a deer survey was the probable cause of a fatal crash in the Sierra foothills last year that killed four people, the National Transportation Safety Board reported. See also HeliHub.com page for this accident – 05-Jan-10 N5016U Bell B206 nr Redinger Lake, US-California (4F) Drugs [...]
Bell to restart JetRanger line in response to R66
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-Apr-11
Bell is expected to officially announce in the next two weeks that it will reopen the JetRanger production line at Mirabel, Canada, a year after the last airframe (serial 4690) was produced for a customer in British Columbia. This move is believed to be related to the unexpectedly positive response Robinson Helicopter Co have had [...]
UAE: Horizon International Flight Academy appoints new CEO
Source: Horizon International, 15-Mar-11
Horizon International Flight Academy have announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Hareb Thani Al Dhaheri. Retired Brigardier Pilot Mr. Al Dhaheri began his career as a helicopter pilot in UAE Armed Forces and he went on to hold a number of senior positions in the military. Prior to joining Horizon, he spent [...]
Algerian military helicopter training halted as UK CAA close airfield
Source: HeliHub.com, 11-Mar-11
The UK CAA this week visited Shobdon airfield and were so alarmed by what they found that they issued a NOTAM there and then, closing the airfield. However, exactly why such this action was taken is not yet known, although it has been the subject of plenty of speculation on the Flyer forum frequented by [...]
Able Aerospace Services launches Able Preferred™ overhaul program with savings of up to 70%
Source: Able Aerospace Services, 09-Mar-11
Operators of Eurocopter AS350 and Bell 407 and 206 helicopters can realize overhaul and repair savings ranging from 35 to 70 percent using Able Preferred™, a new program from Able Aerospace Services. Able Preferred offers a full range of safe, FAA-approved dynamic component overhauls for these helicopters. Able Preferred overhauls are an alternative to OEM [...]
Bell to distribute Van Horn B206 composite tail blades
Source: Bell, 07-Mar-11
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Van Horn Aviation LLC for the 206 composite tail rotor blade supplemental type certificate (STC) No. SR02249LA. This STC allows for installation of the Van Horn composite tail rotor blade onto the Bell 206B and 206L series aircraft. [...]
Cobham HeliSAS earns FAA certification on B206, 206L and 407
Source: Cobham, 07-Mar-11
HeliSAS, Cobham’s Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System, has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) status by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Bell 206B, 206L, and 407 helicopters. By reducing pilot workload and increasing aircraft stability, HeliSAS sets a new standard in helicopter safety. HeliSAS provides precise control during all modes of flight, regardless of [...]
