Projects Unlimited awarded wiring contract for UH-1Y and AH-1Z programs
16-Sep-10
Projects Unlimited, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a contract to build Wiring Integrated Assemblies in support of the UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopter for Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The contract, which exceeds $9.8 million dollars, continues Projects Unlimited, Inc.’s manufacturing role to include wiring integrated [...]
SAR 2010: BA609 mooted for SAR role
Source: Shephard Group, 16-Sep-10
The development team behind the much-delayed Bell-Agusta BA609 tiltrotor says it could hail in a new revolution of SAR capability.
Aeronautical Accessories wins STC for B212 Vibration Monitoring System
Source: Aeronautical Accessories, 16-Sep-10
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., an affiliate company of Bell Helicopter, is pleased to announce STC certification of the 212 Bell Helicopter Vibration Monitoring System (BHVM). The product is now approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, and Agencia Nacional De Aviacao Civil-Brazil. The new system provides drive train health and engine monitoring to improve aircraft [...]
Bell accounces first Chinese B429 order
Source: Bell, 16-Sep-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has received its first 429 customer order in the People’s Republic of China. The order was confirmed during the Bell 429 demonstration tour in Zhuhai, China on September 15, 2010. Sold to Mr. Ren Jianjun, a prominent industrialist from Hebei province, this is the first Bell 429 [...]
Dart announces FAA/TC/EASA certification of pre-flight safety access kits for B206/407
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 16-Sep-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approval of their new Pre-Flight Safety Access Kits for the Bell 206 A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 and Bell 407 series of helicopters. The DART Pre-Flight Safety Access Kits for the Bell 206 series consist of two Pre-Flight [...]
Exostar brings enhanced security to Bell’s Sell2Bell supplier portal
Source: Exostar, 15-Sep-10
Exostar, whose cloud-based solutions enable secure, cost-effective business-to-business collaboration, today announced that its Federated Identity Service (FIS) solution, a Software-as-a-Service offering for the issuance and maintenance of public key infrastructure (PKI) digital certificates, has been deployed for Bell Helicopter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. Founded in 1935, Bell Helicopter has designed, built, and delivered [...]
US to help Vietnam upgrade old Hueys
Source: Reuters, 14-Sep-10
The United States is set to help Vietnam upgrade iconic UH-1 “Huey” helicopters left behind at the end of their war, a senior U.S. Defense Department official said.
Aeronautical Accessories now offering vertical fin antenna mounts for Bell 407, 206
Source: Aeronautical Accessories, 13-Sep-10
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., an affiliate company of Bell Helicopter, is pleased to announce STC certification of the company’s new Vertical Fin Antenna Mount for Bell 407, 206B, and 206L Series. The product is available for immediate shipment. The new Vertical Fin Antenna Mount boasts several safety benefits including: * Reduces weight by up to 1 [...]
Bell reduces direct operating costs for the 407
Source: Bell, 13-Sep-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has significantly reduced direct operating costs for 407 operators by removing a series of life limited parts in its maintenance manual. As part of an ongoing effort to reduce direct maintenance costs on the Bell 407, a team of engineers has reevaluated life limited items listed in [...]
Philippine Air Force grounds Huey fleet
Source: Manila Bulletin, 12-Sep-10
The entire fleet of Philippine Air Force UH-1Hs has been grounded by following the incident last Friday wherein one of their choppers was engulfed in flames after making an emergency landing in Ilocos Norte (details here)
Bell awarded $12M contract for H-1 upgrade program
Source: US Dept of Defense, 10-Sep-10
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,246,216 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide technical and logistics services and products in support of H-1 helicopters upgrade program. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (96 percent), and Afghanistan (4 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2010. Contract funds [...]
HelicopterBuyer sells EMS-configured 412
Source: HelicopterBuyer, 09-Sep-10
HelicopterBuyer, Inc. has sold an EMS-configured 1981 Bell 412 to a North American buyer. The sale was a result of their exclusive helicopter brokerage services for Med-Trans Corporation. Mark V. Clancy, president and CEO of HelicopterBuyer, stated “We know that capitalized buyers are looking for the best value-for-money and have a wide selection of helicopters [...]
Turkish Government denounces reports of block on Cobra purchase
Source: World Bulletin, 09-Sep-10
Turkish FM denounced news reports alleging that U.S. House of Representatives had bowed in to pressure from Jewish lobbies to cancel some weapons sales to Turkey.
Atlantis Systems Eduplus awarded Tactical Helicopter Support System contract by Canadian military
Source: Atlantis Systems, 09-Sep-10
Atlantis Systems Corp. (NEX: AIQ.H), a globally recognized training integrator in the military and commercial aviation markets, today announced that its division, Atlantis Systems Eduplus (ASE), located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has started work under a new contract with the Canadian Air Force for the development of a job performance system for the fleet of [...]
Bell 429 certified for 9 degree LPV approaches at 45 knots
Source: Bell, 08-Sep-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company is pleased to announce the introduction of a best in class certification of precision Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) enabled glide path capability on the Bell 429. The Bell 429 is the only helicopter available in the market with this technology certified for 9 degree localizer precision [...]
Fog may have led to Bell 47G5 crash outside Salinas
Source: The Californian, 07-Sep-10
Refers to this accident – 03-Sep-10 N4427F Bell 47G5 Salinas, US-California
Mid North Coast Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service to get B412 in October
Source: Manning River Times, 07-Sep-10
The Bell 412 helicopter, which is being bought from Canada, is on schedule to be delivered in October.
Dart announces TC approval of B206 cable cutter kit
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 05-Sep-10
DART Helicopter Services’ announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received Transport Canada approval or their new Cable Cutters Kits for Bell 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, L-4 helicopters. FAA and EASA approvals have been previously received. The Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing [...]
US Senator John Cornyn tours Bell’s Amarillo facility
Source: Connect Amarillo, 03-Sep-10
US Senator John Cornyn made a stop in Amarillo Tuesday to tour Bell Helicopter and to tout the importance of the work being done there for our military personnel
Dart announces TC approval for Bell 205/212/412 cable cutters
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 30-Aug-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received Transport Canada approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP helicopters. FAA and EASA approvals have been previously received. Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting [...]
Three Huey IIs delivered to US Customs & Border Protection
Source: ARINC, 30-Aug-10
Drug smugglers and illegal aliens face a more difficult future, as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine has just expanded and increased the capabilities of its helicopter fleet. ARINC Engineering Services, LLC, recently completed the delivery of three upgraded Huey II helicopters to the Office of Air and Marine [...]
URS delivers two modified B430s to Ecuadorian Navy
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 30-Aug-10
On August 1, 2010 United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) delivered two Bell 430’s to the Ecuadorian Navy. The first 430 received a Garmin GNS400 GPS coupled to the autopilot, the Honeywell Mark XXII EGPWS, right hand sliding door, hoist provisions and some maintenance items. The second helicopter also received the Honeywell Mark XXII EGPWS, right hand [...]
URS delivers B206L4 to Guatemala
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 30-Aug-10
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) recently delivered a customized Bell 206L-4 to a Guatemalan customer. URS originally contracted with Austin Jet but additional items were added directly with the end user in Guatemala. Some major maintenance items were performed and the aircraft was modified with a fire blanket, high skid gear and flight steps, Dart wire [...]
URS awarded Dallas Police B206 upgrade contract
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 30-Aug-10
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has been awarded the helicopter upgrades bid for the Dallas Police Department’s Bell 206B3’s. The upgrades include BMS digital video microwave systems for both aircraft, upgrade of existing L-3 Wescam camera systems and auto-tracking, Avalex digital video recorder upgrades, and AFS engine inlet barrier filters. URS will also provide downlink equipment [...]
New Castleberry gyro has 56 unit advance order from Colombian National Police
Source: Castleberry Instruments, 26-Aug-10
Austin, TX based Castleberry Instruments & Avionics is proud to introduce the new 900-23 EH series front mounted Gyro. In cooperation with CCE Inc. Castleberry Instruments & Avionics has completed agreement to update fleet of 56 Colombian National Police (Anti Narcotics unit) UH-1H Helicopters. This latest addition gyro further compliments Castleberry’s group of Fixed Wing [...]
Law Enforcement Aviation Coalition needs to justify tax money
Source: Rockford Register Star, 18-Aug-10
LEAC’s accounting and record keeping seem hazy even for a nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers. Their website shows them operating three OH-58s and one UH-1. A Bell 430 is also available on a donation basis
Mercy Air B222 now based in Hemet
Source: Press-Enterprise, 16-Aug-10
Mercy Air, the private company utilized by local medical emergency responders, has relocated its helicopter to Hemet from Banning.
Medical helicopter based in Boyle adds NVG
Source: AM News, 13-Aug-10
All of the Air Evac Lifeteam pilots who take off from the base at Danville-Boyle County Airport are now equipped with night vision goggles.
St.Vincent unveils new air ambulance agreement
Source: St.Vincent Health, 13-Aug-10
August 12, 2010 INDIANAPOLIS – Today, St.Vincent Health officials announced a new integration agreement with PHI Air Medical. The agreement enhances the hospital system’s ONE Call Transfer service and creates a new critical care transport brand – St.Vincent StatFlight. St.Vincent StatFlight has four air ambulances and bases located in Anderson, Danville, North Vernon and West [...]
Helicopter may have had mechanical trouble before hard landing
Source: Missoulian, 13-Aug-10
Accident on 8th August 2010 was recorded in HeliHub.com safety pages here
Dart wins FAA Approval for B214 Cabin Floor Protector Kits
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 12-Aug-10
DART Helicopter Services’ affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval of their Cabin Floor Protector Kit for the Bell 214 model of aircraft. DART identified and created a solution to help aircraft owners safe guard expensive honeycomb panels from damage with their Cabin Floor Protector kits. The DART Cabin Floor Protect Kits consist [...]
USMC prepare residents for V-22, AH-1 and UH-1s in Hawaii
Source: US Marine Corps, 11-Aug-10
The Department of the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the basing and operation of MV-22 tiltrotor Osprey aircraft and H-1 Cobra and Huey attack helicopters in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force elements stationed in Hawai’i. Because the squadrons would train on land owned or controlled by the [...]
Second independent survey validates Bell’s #1 position in product support
Source: Bell, 10-Aug-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, once again claims the number one ranking in product support by the readers of Aviation International News magazine. Bell has been awarded this honor every year since the magazine began including helicopters in the poll in 2006. “At Bell, our goal is to provide our customers complete [...]
Cadorath announces new Bell overhaul support team
Source: Cadorath Group, 10-Aug-10
Cadorath Aerospace, the only Bell piece part rework facility in the world that can support clients’ needs from two geographical locations, today announced the creation of a technical support team staffed by seasoned Bell Overhaul Maintenance Technicians. The primary focus of this team will be to liaise between Cadorath customers and the Cadorath Engineering department [...]
Montana Dept of Natural Resources buys five AKV Cycle Counters for fleet
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 10-Aug-10
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has joined the growing list of customers supported by DART Helicopter Services. DART is a leader in production and global distribution of more than 3,000 certified helicopter accessories and components. Montana DNRC recently ordered five AKV cycle counter systems for its five Bell UH-1 fire-fighting and [...]
Alpine Aerotech announces TC STC for Bell 205 Cube Utility Basket
Source: Alpine Aerotech, 09-Aug-10
Alpine Aerotech is pleased to announce the receipt of Transport Canada STC approval for theirHi-Cube Utility Basket for all versions of the Bell 205 helicopter model. The STC covered Bell 212 modelsissued in November of 2008 followed by FAA approval in September of 2009. FAA approval is pending for the B205 models. The rugged construction [...]
Austrian military OH-58 pilot lands to pick up wedding stationery
06-Aug-10
The Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that is already taking disciplinary action against the helicopter pilots concerned
Mississippi County Aviation Unit has 50 hours left to fly
Source: KAIT, 05-Aug-10
The unit’s JetRanger comes close to needing its engine overhauled, with no budget in place to action that necessary move.
Charges framed in Indian Bell 412 sabotage attempt
Source: Express India, 03-Aug-10
Two employees of Air Works which was in charge of the maintenance of the ADA group’s Bell 412 aircraft, have been charged under sections of both the Indian Penal Code and the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act.
UK: One year sentence for person on ground endangering helicopter
Source: Daily Mail, 03-Aug-10
A man has been sentenced to a year in prison for endangering the safety of an aircraft when he grabbed a helicopter as it took off
JetRanger stolen by drug cartel recovered by Mexican military
Source: NTR Zacatecas, 03-Aug-10
A helicopter and trailer, which had been stolen by organized crime on Thursday July 29, were recovered yesterday by soldiers assigned to the Eleventh Military Zone. [file photo]
Astrum Helicopters takes delivery of L4 LongRanger
Source: Astrum Helicopters, 02-Aug-10
Astrum Helicopters announced today the delivery of its new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 helicopter. The helicopter was delivered from Bell Helicopter and is undergoing an 8 week completion at Hillsboro Aviation located in Hillsboro, Oregon. The new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 will have a corporate 6 passenger configuration, sliding door, cargo hook, litter [...]
Dart announces EASA approval of Apical’s cable cutters for Bell 204, 205, 212 and 412
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 30-Jul-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell model 204B, 205A-1, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP helicopters. FAA approval has been previously received and Transport Canada approval is pending. Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of [...]
Finnish Border Guard get green light to replace 412s
Source: Barents Observer, 30-Jul-10
Finland will replace the five Agusta-Bell 412s currently operated by its Border Guard with four new helicopters. Given they have replaced B206s with AW119s, it would appear that AgustaWestland AW139s are quite likely contenders
Bell 412 on 8-week EMS trial at Kamloops
26-Jul-10
On Friday, Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon launched an eight-week pilot project for a dedicated helicopter air ambulance that will transport critically ill or injured patients in the southern Interior. “Whether by ground or air, we want to get patients to the care they need as quickly as possible,” said Falcon. “We are excited about [...]
Latitude Receives EASA Approval for Bell 206/407 & AS350/355
Source: Latitude Technologies, 26-Jul-10
Latitude Technologies, a leading provider of satellite based communication, tracking and onboard aircraft data systems announced that their SkyNode S100-001 satellite based tracking/messaging device has received EASA Supplemental Type Certificate number “10030644” covering Bell Helicopter Textron models 206, 206A, 206A1, 206B, 206B1, 206L, 206L1, 206L3, 206L4 and 407. Certificate numbers “10030640” and “10030765” cover Eurocopter [...]
Dart wins FAA Certification for UH-1 Complete Landing Gear
23-Jul-10
Dart Helicopter Services’ affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval to add certain UH-1 model aircraft to their existing STC’s covering landing gear components. The UH-1 models included are those that have been FAA certified per FAR21.25(a)(2) for civil use. The STC currently lists the following models as approved: UH-1A UH-1B UH-1E UH-1F [...]
Sales of Bell 429 slow, but company keeps faith
Source: Star-Telegram, 23-Jul-10
Bell has landed only 22 confirmed “money-in-the-bank” orders since the Bell 429 light twin-engine helicopter was certified by U.S. and Canadian regulators a year ago
Bell introduces low-cost ground velocity sensor for Hover-Hold and SAR missions
Source: Bell, 21-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, working in cooperation with Esterline CMC Electronics, has developed and flight tested a new generation global positioning system (GPS) sensor to replace existing high-cost Doppler or inertial velocity sensors used in automated approach-to-hover and hover-hold systems. This new product is anticipated to be available for installation on [...]
Bell to install after-market BLR FastFin on new 412s
Source: BLR Aerospace, 21-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter today announced its intent to install BLR’s FastFin™ Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System as standard equipment on new Bell 412 helicopters. This announcement coupled with the Federal Aviation Administration’s recent certification of its Bell 412 FastFin System, has officials at BLR Aerospace flying high. “We are proud to partner with Bell Helicopter [...]
Bell pledges $25K for Gallagher’s Army: Fallen Officer Fund
Source: Bell, 20-Jul-10
National radio talk show host Mike Gallagher is pleased to announce the generous support from Bell Helicopter for his non-profit, Gallagher’s Army: Fallen Officer Fund. This donation reinforces the two entities’ dual commitment to supporting the nation’s law enforcement officers. Bell Helicopter’s $25,000 donation will help support the families of police officers killed in the [...]
SkyBooks release 4.4 adds management functionality
Source: SkyBooks, 20-Jul-10
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and affiliate of Bell Helicopter, Release 4.4 adds management functionality to its Electronic Record Keeping Program. New management features include: Pilot Currency Functionality Enhancement Custom pilot currencies designed to fit unique flight operations New functionality to track precision and non-precision approaches Capability to add a currency for [...]
Donated EMS LongRanger put up for sale
Source: The Age, 20-Jul-10
Taxpayer funds were used to buy the helicopter for the Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad in 1994. But the group claims the chopper is theirs, not the government’s, and they can do what they want with it.
Bell Training Academy adds new 429
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
The Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA), announced that it has placed into service its new Bell 429 training helicopter. This 429 training helicopter was the first to be delivered to Bell Training Academy in support of its customers. The addition of 429 to its existing fleet of aircraft provides the training academy with a comprehensive [...]
Bell Training Academy reduces training costs for US Airborne Law Enforcement Officers
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
The Bell Training Academy, the training academy for Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) company, has been added to the Government Service Administration’s (GSA) Acquisition schedule, thereby reducing the cost of training for law enforcement officers and simplifying the contracting process. Airborne law enforcement and other government customers can access the entire Bell Training [...]
Bell boosts LongRanger performance, reducing upgrade kit price
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the expansion of performance capabilities to its line of 206L single-engine helicopters with performance upgrade offerings to customers at a reduced price. Bell has spent the past year listening to customer feedback and evaluating the performance of this product line and as a result reduced the [...]
Bell and National Research Council Canada sign Research Framework Agreement
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that they have signed a 10-year research framework agreement to identify and undertake work of mutual interest in the research and development of technology solutions for the aerospace industry. This agreement will streamline the process of setting up fee-for-service and [...]
Bell continues to increase H-1 production
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, continues to ramp up its production of H-1 helicopters after receiving a $546 million contract in June for the manufacture and delivery of Lot 7 of the U.S. Marine Corps H-1 Upgrade program. The contract includes 18 UH-1Y utility helicopters and 11 AH-1Z attack helicopters. Final assembly [...]
Bell begins Kiowa Warrior cabin conversion
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
Work is underway at Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, on an Army contract for the conversion of an OH-58A cabin into a D-model cabin. In April 2009, the Army exercised a contract option to have Bell Helicopter convert one OH-58A cabin into a new OH-58D cabin and also complete the non-recurring engineering [...]
Bell CEO/President John Garrison launches Farnborough coverage
Source: Bell, 19-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter is ready to take a stand on the global stage at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) July 19-25 in Hampshire, England, and we can’t wait to show the world what we have to offer in rotorcraft technology. The FIA is an ideal venue to showcase Bell’s innovative products and services. We will be [...]
Australian Army Iroquois choppers become national treasures
Source: Australian Military, 16-Jul-10
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Materiel and Science announced today in Townsville that a squadron of Army helicopters will soon be dispatched to towns across the nation. Mr Combet said a squadron of 11 Iroquois helicopters, which graced our skies for more than four decades, would be made local tourist attractions in Townsville and eight [...]
Huey Helicopter Pilots Reunite In San Diego
Source: 10 News, 07-Jul-10
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association’s reunion included a 4th July parade
Restored AB47G put on display in Italy
06-Jul-10
Agusta-Bell AB-47G registered I-ASFD, which has been completely restored by some voluntary members, was put on display on Sunday July 4 at Samarate (file photo)
Heliwest Signs six year JetRanger contract with Network Ten
06-Jul-10
The next time you watch a news bulletin on Perth’s Channel Ten, odds are some of the video footage will have been shot from a Heliwest aircraft. Western Australia’s largest onshore helicopter company has signed an agreement with Channel Ten to provide a Bell Jetranger 206 lll to the station’s news division for the next [...]
Philippines airforce to spend $150 mln on upgrades
Source: Reuters AlertNet, 06-Jul-10
Lieutenant-General Oscar Rabena said the airforce would get 15 combat utility and night-capable helicopters, 10 refurbished UH-1H helicopters, a long-range maritime patrol plane, a refurbished C-130 transport, basic trainer jets and long-range radar systems.
Contra Costa County Sheriff completes Initial NVG Qualification Course
05-Jul-10
Night Flight Concepts traveled to Contra Costa County California this month to provide night vision goggle (NVG) training to the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. The Air Support Unit of the Contra Costa (CoCo) County Sheriff’s Office has two helicopters that provide law enforcement reconnaissance, rescue, and support to all public safety agencies within the County. The Sheriff’s Office uses “Star [...]
Bell details activities at Farnborough International Airshow
Source: Bell, 01-Jul-10
Bell Helicopter will display its latest commercial helicopter, the 429, at the Farnborough International Airshow from July 19-23, 2010, at Farnborough Airport, United Kingdom. Media activities during the show regarding Bell Helicopter products will include: H-1 HelicopterPress Conference Monday, July 19 10.00hrs local time Cody Room, Farnborough Media Centre V-22 Tilt Rotor Press Conference Monday, [...]
La Salle County Board to decide whether OH-58 will fly
Source: My Web Times, 30-Jun-10
Whether to sponsor a helicopter on behalf of the Law Enforcement Coalition is now set to be decided by the La Salle County Board at its meeting on Thursday, July 8. The county’s role would be to sponsor, not pay for, a military surplus OH-58 [file photo]
Alpine Aerotech sells over 90 ship sets of B212/412 exhaust ejectors
Source: Alpine Aerotech, 30-Jun-10
Alpine Aerotech Ltd is pleased to announce the sale of over 90 ship sets of their mounting system for the Bell 212/412 exhaust ejectors, to a large Bell 412 operator. The fleet fitment sale is quite significant and a recognition of the merits of the installation. The replacement kit consists of new fittings, links and [...]
Zip Aviation takes delivery of new Bell 407 with Garmin G500H glass cockpit
Source: Bell, 30-Jun-10
Edwards & Associates, an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has delivered to New York City charter and air tour operator Zip Aviation, the latest Bell Helicopter 407 with an advanced “glass cockpit” system, a luxurious leather-and-bird’s-eye-maple interior and provisions for an in-flight entertainment system based on the latest state-of-the-art touch-screen technology. “This is not just a [...]
Turkish minister reveals purchase of 27 attack helicopters
Source: Today's Zaman, 30-Jun-10
Defense Minister Vecdi Gönül has said that, in addition to an earlier decision to buy nine Italian AgustaWestland-made A129 attack helicopters, Turkey has also decided to lease nine A129s to meet the urgent needs of the Turkish military.
Chile holds ceremony to present three new Bell 412EPs
Source: Chilean Air Force, 30-Jun-10
(Automated translation) In a ceremony held on Tuesday 15 June, Aviation Group No. 8 presented the three new Bell 412 EP helicopters recently incorporated into its endowment to support the fight. The event took place inside the hangar of the unit and was chaired by the Commander in Chief of the V th Air Brigade, [...]
Ocean helicopter crash caused by cracked engine case
Source: WA Today, 30-Jun-10
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau examined the Bell 407 chopper that was carrying seven people when it left luxury cruise ship True North and crashed into Talbot Bay in September 2008
Bell 429 arrives in UK on demo tour
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Jun-10
After some demo flights last week in the Swiss towns of Samedan and Sion, Bell’s 429 demonstrator flew via Baden-Baden in Germany en route to the UK. Registered C-FTNB, the helicopter is now based at Blackbushe for a few weeks at Premiair Aviation’s hangar. Today it visits Oxford, although we are not yet aware of [...]
Dart wins EASA Approval of Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 29-Jun-10
DART Helicopter Services LLC has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval of the Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit for the Bell 204/205/212/214/412 helicopters. Transport Canada approval has been previously received and FAA approval is currently pending. The Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kits provide improved visibility of slung [...]
