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 [...]
100th pilot completes Bristow Academy Mountain Flying course
Source: Bristow Academy, 18-Feb-13
There’s a certain buzz these days in Carson City, Nevada—the sound of Bristow Academy Mountain Flying Training. On 23 May 2011 Bristow Academy began operating in the majestic Lake Tahoe region and hasn’t stopped since, training more than 100 pilots from a myriad of countries in high altitude operations. Military and police units have flocked [...]
Helihub.com apologises
23-Nov-12
HeliHub.com has withdrawn an article we ran yesterday regarding the way in which Bristow Helicopters chose to word an invitation for applications to a scholarship program they are running, which has an application deadline of 31 January 2013. We understood that the UK’s Equalities Act in 2010, which aims to remove discrimination on a wide [...]
Bristow Helicopters article
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Nov-12
Article withdrawn. Please see replacement article here -
Bristow Academy and Turbomeca partnership ready for first training session
Source: Turbomeca, 12-Feb-12
Turbomeca (Safran group) and Bristow Academy announced that their first training courses will be held the week of 5 to 9 March 2012. This first session is provided in the training partnership formed last fall. Lectures will be given to the Bristow Academy , Titusville, Florida Campus, Space Coast Regional Airport (KTIX). This formation of [...]
Bristow posts increased training bookings since Helitech 2011
Source: Bristow Helicopters, 05-Jan-12
Bristow Helicopters Ltd has reported a boost in registrations for its training programs following its high profile presence at Europe’s largest helicopter exhibition, Helitech 2011. Since the event, which took place in the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, UK, on 27-29 September, Bristow has experienced a rise in enquiries for its training programmes held both [...]
Bristow Academy to train Turbomeca maintainers
Source: Turbomeca, 27-Sep-11
During the Helitech exhibition, Turbomeca (Safran group) and Bristow Academy signed a partnership contract to facilitate the training of Turbomeca operators on maintenance operations. Going forward Bristow will be able to train pilots and technicians as a part of the Turbomeca Training Network. The partnership will draw from Turbomeca training programs to give pilots and [...]
Bristow Helicopters to exhibit at Helitech
Source: Bristow Helicopters, 22-Sep-11
Bristow Helicopters Ltd. today announced that it will exhibit at Helitech 2011, Europe’s largest helicopter exhibition, at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, near Cambridge in the United Kingdom, from September 27-29. Bristow will cohost Chalet #9 with Bristow Group affiliate FB Heliservices Limited. Bristow representatives will present Bristow’s offshore helicopter services to prospective customers [...]
Bristow Academy and Rotorworld combine expertise
Source: Bristow Academy, 22-Sep-11
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc., today announced a joint venture agreement with Rotorworld Institute LLC to offer Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET). The first eight-hour course is planned for October 7, 2011, and includes two hours of classroom and six hours of practical instruction. Demand for HUET training has increased in [...]
Bristow Academy offers wildland fire orientation course
Source: Bristow Academy, 07-Sep-11
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS), today announced it will offer a new course for helicopter pilots on wildland fire operations and suppression. Taught by qualified wildland fire instructors, the class is scheduled to begin October 3, 2011. Entitled “Wildland Fire Orientation for Rotary Wing Pilots,” the six-day course will give [...]
Grey Owl Aviation Consultants offers Human Factors workshops
Source: Grey Owl Aviation Consultants, 12-Apr-11
Grey Owl Aviation Consultants Inc. is offering two Human Factors Workshops during May in Titusville, Fla. Human Factors – Phase I. May 18-19, 2011 Objective To equip aviation maintenance technicians, supervisors and managers with the skills necessary to enhance safety, teamwork and efficiency in the workplace, and therefore, reduce aircraft maintenance errors. This workshop is [...]
Titusville council delays vote on fee cuts for Bristow Academy
Source: Florida Today, 18-Jan-11
Council members seemed ready to approve $33K of fee cuts for the Bristow Academy expansion, a project which would create 97 full-time jobs. But it unanimously decided to table the measure, pending the crafting of written policies on granting such financial breaks
Bristow Academy seeks discount on building permit fees
Source: FloridaToday.com, 12-Jan-11
Bristow Academy will reportedly ask the city council for discounts on its building permit fees, as it seeks to expand its local operations and add nearly 100 employees.
Aero Dynamix delivers 11th NVG upgrade to Bristow Academy
Source: Aero Dynamix, 15-Oct-10
Aero Dynamix, Inc., located in Euless, TX, (DFW area) is proud to announce the recent delivery of another NVIS Compatible Lighting System Modification for a Bell Helicopter model 206B-3 to owner/operator, Bristow Academy, Inc., a division of Bristow Group, Inc. (NYSE: BRS). This delivery marks the fifth Bell 206B-3, modified by Aero Dynamix, for Bristow [...]
Bristow Academy approved for FAA Part 141 NVG program
Source: Bristow Academy, 30-Aug-10
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc., today announced it has received FAA approval for a Part 141 Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training program. The NVG program will train helicopter pilots to operate safely at night while using helmet-mounted night vision goggle equipment. This technology is rapidly becoming the standard for helicopter operators [...]
Florida Tech and Bristow Academy Announce Partnership
Source: Florida Institute of Technology, 04-May-10
MELBOURNE, FLA.—Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Fla., and Bristow Academy Inc. in Titusville, Fla., a division of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS), today announced a strategic partnership to offer a combined program of university aviation education and helicopter flight training beginning Fall Semester 2010. This innovative program will feature the strengths of both institutions to [...]
Bristow Academy wins $2 Million grant – 97 jobs to be created
Source: U.S. Economic Development Administration, 30-Apr-10
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced a $2 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority of Titusville, Fla., to assist in the expansion of the Bristow Academy, a major helicopter pilot training facility, and create new central Florida aerospace sector jobs. The project is expected to save 155 jobs, create [...]
Bristow Academy expands training to Sanford airport
Source: Orlando Business Journal, 06-Jan-10
A Titusville-based helicopter school is expanding its operations to Orlando Sanford International Airport due to an uptick in its military training contracts.
