ASU Completes AS350B2 Modification For Era Training Center
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 15-Mar-13
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) has completed night vision cockpit modifications for an AS350B2 for Era Training Center, LLC., in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Chris Reber, ASU Assistant Director of Maintenance, was onsite to complete the modification at the Era Training Center. Reber has been with ASU since 2007 and has personally conducted over 100 NVIS lighting [...]
Era Group begins trading on NYSE as an Independent Public Company
Source: SEACOR Holdings, 04-Feb-13
SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) (“SEACOR”) and Era Group Inc. (“Era Group”) today [Friday 1st February] announced the successful completion of the spin-off of Era Group from SEACOR, finalizing the transition to Era Group’s status as an independent public company. Until this point a subsidiary of SEACOR, Era Group attained full independent status yesterday, January [...]
Seacor declares spin-off dividend of Era Group shares
Source: Seacor Holdings, 15-Jan-13
SEACOR Holdings Inc. and Era Group Inc. (“Era Group”) today announced the timing and details regarding the spin-off of Era Group from SEACOR. The SEACOR board of directors has declared a pro rata dividend of the shares of Era Group common stock owned by SEACOR that will result in the complete legal and structural separation [...]
Era Helicopters selects Becker emergency beacon for AW139 SAR fleet
Source: Becker Avionics, 30-Aug-12
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the selection of its new airborne BD406 Beacon Decoder by Era Helicopters LLC for their Search and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (SAR/EMS) AW139 helicopter fleet. The BD406 is the most modern-lightweight, competitively priced 406 MHz beacon decoder/locator on the market. Era Helicopters offers 24-hour FAA-approved, full-service SAR/EMS capabilities and [...]
Era Group signs for five AW189s
Source: AgustaWestland, 11-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Era Group (“Era”) has signed a contract for five AW189 helicopters plus options. These aircraft will be used to perform long range offshore transport missions. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are delighted to have signed this contract with Era, a [...]
Era Helicopters orders seven EC135s
Source: American Eurocopter, 15-Feb-12
From Eurocopter booth #1917 at the 2012 Heli-Expo, Era Helicopters and American Eurocopter announced Era’s acquisition of seven EC135® helicopters. With this purchase, Era’s fleet will include 17 EC135s. “Era and American Eurocopter are committed to aviation excellence by incorporating the latest technology aircraft and training in order to provide the highest levels of safety [...]
Era Group enters revolving credit facility
Source: Era Group, 04-Jan-12
Era Group Inc. (“ERA”), one of the largest helicopter operators in the world, and a wholly owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. CKH -0.61% (“SEACOR”) today announced it entered into a $350 million senior secured revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the facility, ERA has the ability to borrow up to $350 million. As [...]
FAA certifies Era Training Center AW139 training device
Source: Era Helicopters, 16-Dec-11
Era Training Center (ETC) is pleased to announce that its first AW139 flight simulation training device (FSTD) has been FAA-certified as a Level 6 FSTD. This certification will allow helicopter operators to conduct AW139 training in ETC’s device under CFR Part 61 or train in the FSTD with their own instructors. ETC’s AW139 FSTD has [...]
Era Helicopters selects eMan Solution
Source: AvIT, 03-Nov-11
AviIT, Inc. the makers of The eMan Solution are pleased to announce that Era Helicopters, Inc. has selected The eMan Solution, the aviation industry’s first centralized, technical publications management and delivery solution based on thin-client technology, to be implemented at all bases of operations world-wide. The eMan Solution empowers all authorized users to gain instant [...]
Metro Aviation to complete three EC135s for Era
Source: Metro Aviation, 13-Sep-11
Metro Aviation, Inc. has entered into a contract with ERA in Lake Charles, LA, to complete three Eurocopter EC135 aircraft. The completions will include installation of single pilot IFR kits, air conditioning, and DART emergency floatation systems. The helicopters will also include additional custom equipment installations specified by the end user. Metro Aviation, Inc. was [...]
Seacor announces IPO to hive off Era Helicopters
Source: Seacor Holdings, 02-Aug-11
Era Group Inc. (“Era”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. CKH -0.41% (“SEACOR”), one of the largest helicopter operators in the world, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The shares to be [...]
FAA proposes fining Era Helicopters $194K
Source: FAA, 25-Jul-11
The FAA announced it has levied civil penalties against ERA Helicopters of Lake Charles, LA, for violations of the FAA’s drug and alcohol testing program regulations. In proposing a $194,249 civil penalty, the FAA alleges ERA failed to conduct required pre-employment drug tests and receive verified negative test results in 2010 before hiring eight employees [...]
Former Era Helicopter employee claims sacking followed her harassment claims
Source: Louisiana Record, 24-May-11
A former employee of ERA Helicopters claims she was fired after reporting that male co-workers subjected her to a hostile work environment through sexually suggestive comments and inappropriate touching.
Era Group appointed an AW Authorized Service Centre in USA
Source: AgustaWestland, 08-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Era Group (Era) has been appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre in Lake Charles (Louisiana, USA) for the range of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power light twin and the AW139 medium twin models. This latest step further expands the partnership [...]
Turbomeca USA signs global support agreement with Era Helicopters
Source: Turbomeca, 08-Mar-11
The Global Support Agreement, signed today between Turbomeca USA and ERA Helicopters LLC* will provide proximity based engine support services covering ERA’s fleet of 43 engines which includes, Makila 2A and Makila 2A1 engines and Arriel 1S1 and Arriel 2S2 engines. Under this Agreement Turbomeca USA, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, will be responsible for [...]
P&WC signs long-term agreement with Era Helicopters
Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada, 06-Mar-11
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a long-term agreement with Era Helicopters LLC (Era) of Lake Charles, La., to provide engine support for Era’s fleet of 70 P&WC-powered helicopters. The contract covers 150 installed PW200/PT6B/PT6C and PT6T engines, plus spares, for a period of 10 years. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies [...]
Era Helicopters selects eMan online technical publication solution
Source: AviIT, 17-Feb-11
AviIT, Inc. the makers of The eMan Solution are pleased to announce that Era Helicopters, LLC. has selected The eMan Solution, the aviation industry’s first centralized, technical publications management and delivery solution based on thin-client technology, to be implemented at all bases of operations world-wide, The eMan Solution empowers all authorized users to gain instant [...]
Era Helicopters parent Seacor appoints new CEO
Source: Seacor Holdings, 16-Sep-10
SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Oivind Lorentzen as Chief Executive Officer with Charles Fabrikant to remain executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Fabrikant, who will remain active in all aspects of the Company’s business, said, “I am extremely pleased and excited to have the opportunity [...]
Era and Priority 1 Air Rescue establish JV SAR training centre
Source: Era Helicopters, 17-Jul-10
Era Helicopters and Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) announced today they have launched a joint Helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) Training School – the first ever established in North America solely dedicated to train commercial, law enforcement and foreign military aviation professionals and their aircrews in performing Helicopter SAR and HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Service). The [...]
Era Helicopters and Priority 1 Air Rescue Announce Louisiana SAR Service
Source: Era Helicopters, 06-Jul-10
Era Helicopters LLC (Era) announced today the launch of a Search and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (SAR/EMS) operation from its base located in Fourchon, Louisiana. Together, Era and Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) will offer FAA-approved, full-service SAR/EMS capability and turnkey solutions to offshore Oil & Gas companies located in the Gulf of Mexico [...]
HAI Air Tour Operators Visit Washington
Source: HAI, 19-May-10
On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 commercial air tour operators from Nevada and Alaska visited Washington, D.C. to meet with regulators and lawmakers on topics affecting the air tour industry. Between meetings the operators took time to attend the AeroClub of Washington’s monthly luncheon at the Capital Hilton. Those in attendance included: Lee Dunn, Legal Counsel [...]
FAA Proposes $260,000 Civil Penalty Against ERA Helicopters
Source: FAA, 10-Apr-10
FORT WORTH – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to assess a $260,000 civil penalty against ERA Helicopters Inc., of Lake Charles, LA, for failing to perform test flights and other required checks before returning an aircraft to passenger service. The FAA alleges that in February 2009, ERA replaced a part known as a [...]
Era Helicopters parent appoints Director of Leasing
Source: Seacor Holdings, 08-Feb-10
SEACOR Holdings Inc. (SEACOR) (NYSE:CKH) today announced that effective February 1, Domenic Iannuzzi has joined SEACOR Holdings Inc. as a Director of Structured Leasing for SEACOR Capital Corporation, SEACOR’s leasing and finance subsidiary. Dan Hutchins, Vice President of SEACOR Capital, commented, “We are extremely pleased to have Domenic join us. His experience and expertise in [...]
Era Helicopters and Seacor Environmental Services Conduct Joint SAR/EMS Demonstration
Source: Seacor Holdings, 19-Nov-09
SEACOR Holdings Inc. (SEACOR) (NYSE: CKH) announced today that it conducted a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services demonstration on October 28 in Sabine Pass, Texas
Era Helicopters LLC signs Support by the Hour Contract with Turbomeca USA Covering 43 Arriel 1D1 Engines
Source: Turbomeca, 23-Oct-09
The Arriel 1D1 engines equip Era Helicopters’ AS350 helicopters. This new contract follows the Turbomeca SBH® contract signed last year for Makila 2A engines, powering Era Helicopters’ fleet of Eurocopter EC 225 helicopters.
Era Helicopters and Priority 1 Air Rescue Implement Air SAR/Medevac Operations
Source: Era Helicopters, 09-Jun-09
USAIG and ERA Announce Era Training Center as Approved “Safety Buck” Training Facility
Source: RotorNews, 27-Apr-09
Era Helicopters signs Support by the Hour Contract with Turbomeca USA covering 43 Arriel 1D1 Engines
Source: Turbomeca, 22-Feb-09
