HAI Hosts Int’l Working Group on Heliport Design
Source: HAI, 26-Apr-13
Government and industry representatives from Europe, Australia, and North and South America are gathered at HAI headquarters this week, working on the latest revisions to worldwide standards and recommended practices for heliport design. Formed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Heliport Design Working Group (HDWG) is considering a range of proposed amendments to [...]
Airports Authority of India unveils Juhu heliport plan
Source: Times of India, 22-Apr-13
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has floated yet another controversial proposal (see full story)
LAX Heliport to Permanently Close
Source: PHPA, 16-Apr-13
The Board of Airport Commissioners is meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 12:00 pm (tomorrow) to hear LAWA (the agency that runs the L.A. Airports) propose the closure of one of the only two public use heliports in California. The Executive Director of LAWA will make a report to the Board of Directors of the Airport Commissioners regarding the [...]
Russia – Heliport construction begins at Sheremetyevo Airport
Source: Avia Group, 10-Apr-13
[electronic translation] By tender was selected general contractor for construction and installation work. Set aside for the construction of a land area of 9500 sq.m. Construction work is scheduled to begin in early April, completion is scheduled for early June. Next is expected to receive a certificate, a passport, and the introduction of the navigation area in [...]
Groundbreaking ceremony today at DeSoto Heliport site
Source: City of Desoto, 08-Mar-13
The vision is becoming a reality thanks to a funding partnership between the City of DeSoto, DeSoto Economic Development Corporation, Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division and our fixed base operator, Sky Helicopters. They are partnering to construct a vertical flight facility in DeSoto. The project will include a 23,225 sq. ft. operator hangar, a [...]
Deputy stops robbery at heliport
Source: WishTV, 21-Feb-13
A robbery at the Indianapolis Heliport was interrupted Wednesday morning when a Deputy Sheriff in the area responded. Medics at IU Health Lifeline Helicopter base saw a man beating and robbing another male subject in the parking lot of the heliport. (see full story)
Rotary Operations Conference at London Heliport set for June
Source: MIU Events, 12-Feb-13
A one-day conference dedicated to commercial helicopter operations will debut at and be supported by the Barclays London Heliport, Battersea on Wednesday, 12 June, 2013. Organised by MIU Events, the Rotary Operations Conference (ROC) will bring together helicopter manufacturers, operators, suppliers and industry chiefs. The event is also being supported by the UK’s British Helicopter Association (BHA) [...]
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)
GEDA revolutionizes offshore heliport access
Source: GEDA USA, 17-Jan-13
GEDA USA, the leading manufacturer of rack and pinion industrial elevator and hoist solutions, expanded its line of elevators, hoists and lifts for offshore drilling operations to include the Helideck Transport Platform. The Helideck Transport Platform’s innovative design has revolutionized access to offshore heliports. Access to heliports was previously limited to ladders due to the danger [...]
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)
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 [...]
Heli-Drive – first of its kind commercial heliport project
Source: Satellit Development, 30-Oct-12
The heliport will be the part of the “Portland” project, which spreads over 19 acres of land Between Saint Petersburg Pulkovo Airport and Beltway and is Managed by Satellit Development . Although the construction has just begun, “Heli-Drive” center has already began professional selection of type, model and necessary configuration of a helicopter from Russian and foreign [...]
Saker Aviation Services named ERHC Heliport of the Year
Source: Saker Aviation Services, 19-Sep-12
Saker Aviation Services, Inc. (SKAS), an aviation services company specializing in ground-based services to the general aviation marketplace, announced today that it had been named as the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) Heliport of the Year at that organization’s annual meeting this past weekend. “We are extremely honored to accept the Heliport of the Year [...]
UK – Ark Royal aircraft carrier will not become heliport
Source: BBC, 17-Sep-12
BBC News has recently reported that the retired British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal has been sold for scrap for £3 million. Various other plans had been mooted for the 1986-built warship, including a heliport and a nightclub. (see full story)
Turkey’s largest heliport “K Heliport” opened
Source: HeliHub.com, 10-Sep-12
Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications Minister Binali Yildirim opened the new “K Heliport” in Istanbul on 5th September – the largest heliport in Turkey. Also present were Civil Aviation General Manager Bilal Sour, State Airports Authority General Manager Orhan Birdal, and many guests from across the Turkish civil aviation sector. Owned and run by operator [...]
Heliport construction completed on Russky Island
Source: SK Most, 06-Sep-12
The builders of OJSC USK MOST have completed heliport construction on the Russky Island, and a flight test report of the facility that is going to be used in the events of the APEC-2012 Summit in Vladivostok has been signed. A technical flight was conducted at the heliport to fly over the light signaling equipment [...]
Barclays London Heliport appoints “preferred chauffeur company”
Source: London Heliport, 31-Jul-12
Effective immediately, leading executive ground transportation firm First Class Cars, is expanding its central London presence with a new base at Barclays London Heliport in Battersea. First Class Cars is a popular and regular sight at the FBOs around the UK and as Barclays London Heliport looks forward to a busy summer with increased traffic [...]
Up to 20% landing fee reduction for single-engine helicopters at Barclays London Heliport
Source: London Heliport, 26-Jun-12
A new pricing scheme to stimulate renewed interest amongst operators and owners of single-engine executive helicopters to use London’s only commercially-licensed heliport, is being announced today, 25th June, ahead of this summer’s Olympics in July. The Reuben Brothers, who already own London Oxford Airport, purchased the heliport in Battersea four months ago. Today, management of [...]
Baltimore’s Pier 7 Heliport adds Belfort automated weather system
Source: Belfort Instrument, 28-May-12
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the Pier 7 Heliport. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, altimeter, visibility and cloud height on a graphical display, over a VHF frequency, [...]
Miami commissioners approve Watson Island heliport
Source: Miami Herald, 25-May-12
A New Jersey company will build and operate the new heliport, which will be known as the Watson Island Aviation and Visitors Center (see full story)
Mayor Bloomberg to stop using E34 Heliport on weekends
Source: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/investigators&id=8673840, 24-May-12
A neighbour has been videoing New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg using his S76 in and out of East 34th Street Heliport at weekends when the heliport is closed. Sounds to us like a mismatch between Bloomberg considering that heliport is open although the terminal is closed and fuel not available – and the neighbours who [...]
Barclays London Heliport takes record bookings ahead of British Grand Prix
Source: London Heliport, 23-May-12
With six weeks still to go before the 2012 British Grand Prix, The Barclays London Heliport is anticipating its busiest weekend of the year to date, having confirmed record bookings for the forthcoming Formula 1 Santander Grand Prix at Silverstone. Bookings from City-based corporates and private individuals ahead of the July 6-8th weekend are up on [...]
Barclays Bank sponsor The London Heliport
Source: HeliHub.com, 23-May-12
The London Heliport, still known by many as Battersea Heliport, now has a sponsor. Although no press release was issued, a hint was given in the footer of another press release that Barclays Bank have been the title sponsor of the Heliport from earlier this month. HeliHub.com will aim to get more information on this [...]
UK – Olympic partnership for London Heliport and Oxford Airport
Source: London Heliport, 03-May-12
London Oxford Airport and the London Heliport, now under single ownership*, are exhibiting together at EBACE in Geneva during May 13-16 (Stand No 1653) to highlight the synergies and ease of travel to interlining jet operators, especially during the London Olympics this summer. They will also be incentivised with discounts for the interlining jets, says Business Development [...]
London Heliport acquired by aviation investors, not developers
Source: Reuben Brothers, 23-Feb-12
Ed… Just when we sincerely hoped developers would not buy the site, while the new owners do indulge in property development, they have a significant financial commitment in the business aviation market, including London Oxford Airport and various other interests Reuben Brothers today announced the acquisition from Andrew Davis of the London Heliport in Battersea. [...]
Ashmore Group’s Coombs to bid for London (Battersea) Heliport
Source: HeliHub.com, 06-Feb-12
The Sunday Times reports that Mark Coombs, CEO of investment manager Ashmore Group plc, is reported as ready to bid for the London Heliport, aka Battersea Heliport. Coombs is said to be in talks with current owner Andrew Davis, who was forced to hand his Von Essen Hotels group over to its bankers after the [...]
Cornwall Air Ambulance lands at new base for first time
Source: HeliHub.com, 05-Feb-12
Last Wednesday, Cornwall Air Ambulance landed their Eurocopter EC135 at their new base, made feasible by an investment of £949,760 from ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Convergence. The air ambulance crew, led by Captain Peter McLelland and joined by paramedics Neil Lentern and Scott Marshall, flew in at 12.30pm. They were met by the team [...]
UK: Penzance HP gets a few months reprieve
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Jan-12
British International Helicopters (BIH) has announced that Penzance Heliport will be available to them until the end of October this year, rather than June/July as previously thought. The move has been welcomed as it allows a complete summer season to be operated. BIH had planned on moving to St Erth, but withdrew their application there [...]
Alpine Helicopters renews lease on Canmore Heliport
Source: HeliHub.com, 19-Dec-11
Canmore Council has approved a new 10-year lease on the heliport with Alpine Helicopters, the current tenant. Originally presented as a 25-year lease, the Council decided that planning ahead 10 years was sufficient and offered that term to Alpine with very few other changes of terms. The lease establishes a heliport monitoring committee and a [...]
Flight Light release new heliport LED floodlight
Source: Flight Light, 05-Dec-11
Flight Light have released a new heliport LED floodlight. It is specially designed for helipads, providing uniform surface lighting for landing and loading activities. Features include: long life, high intensity LEDs, low power consumption, and no regular maintenance. The floodlight housing mounts on a 1″ EMT extension into a 1.5″ NF aluminum breakable coupling. An [...]
UK: New site for Glasgow Heliport approved
Source: Evening Times, 29-Nov-11
The heliport will move from its current base at Stobcross Road over the River Clyde to Govan (see full story). The heliport is base to the local police and air ambulance EC135 helicopters, apart from others.
HeliHub.com launches Heliports and Helipads photo gallery
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Nov-11
Following the success of its first three photo galleries – one of which approaches 8,400 images – we are today launching a more specialised gallery covering helipads and heliports. The imperative with this new gallery is to provide a resource for pilots and heliport visitors on the facilities, approach paths, aerial views etc to promote [...]
NEMSPA publishes heliport survey results
Source: NEMSPA, 10-Nov-11
The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) has published the results of their recent national survey of active helicopter pilots regarding their opinions and experiences with the current infrastructure of heliport design, management and safety. The intent of these results is to help the helicopter industry and the federal agencies that have oversight of the industry [...]
Penzance HP planning meeting postponed
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Sep-11
The subject of the planning application for the future of Penzance Heliport was put back at today’s meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee of Cornwall Council. It is not known whether this item will be scheduled for their next meeting on 20th October, or an additional meeting on 6th October which has been convened at [...]
Supermarket gets local council nod for Penzance Heliport site
Source: HeliHub.com, 16-Sep-11
Penzance Town Council has voted by 7 to 6 in favour of the plans submitted to redevelop the site as a Sainbury’s supermarket as well as a petrol station, car park, park-and-ride scheme and other business units. The debate lasted almost two hours as town councillors discussed the plan. Arguments against the plan focused on [...]
Elite to run Helitech’s heliport again
Source: Elite Helicopters, 07-Sep-11
Every two years the helicopter industry gathers at Duxford Aerodrome for the Helitech Exhibition, viewing the latest aircraft and hearing the latest industry news. Once again, we are delighted to be working with the exhibition organisers, Reed Exhibitions, to co-ordinate aircraft and passenger handling for the duration of the event, from Tuesday 27 to Thursday [...]
Stadium land given to expand Islamabad Heliport
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Aug-11
The Pakistan government has reportedly decided to expand the Islamabad heliport by cutting short the size of a cricket stadium planned nearby several years ago, reports local news website Dawn.com. The transfer of 8 acres (3.24 hectares) has been approved by the Capital Development Authority according to an official requesting anonymity, with the reason given [...]
Texas Dept of Transport grants $500K towards DeSoto Heliport
Source: City of DeSoto, 21-Aug-11
The DeSoto Economic Development Corporation conducted a feasibility study for a heliport operation in DeSoto back in October 2009. It was determined that there was a market for a vertical flight facility in DeSoto’s Eagle Industrial Park, with the possibility of ancillary projects and businesses that would be supported by the new heliport. As a [...]
UK: British International to put St Erth Heliport plans on display
Source: Scilly Today, 08-Aug-11
British International Helicopters intends moving their helicopter base from Penzance to a site within walking distance of the St Erth railway station. The plans will be put on public display 18-19th August and are expected to go before planners in September (Full story)
NEMSPA calls all US pilots to complete online heliport survey
Source: NEMSPA, 08-Aug-11
Make your opinion on heliports known and make it count! The National EMS Pilots Association is conducting a survey to gather opinion on heliport design and safety from those who are most affected by the design and management of heliport facilities – the nation’s helicopter pilots. We are seeking input from all pilots involved in [...]
Heliport a must-have for Sydney, says lobby
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 06-Jul-11
Battles to establish a permanent heliport in Sydney have flared since the early 1980s when the heliport at Darling Harbour was removed in the redevelopment of the old rail yards. (Full story)
Register now for HAI’s Heliport Design Guide Forum
Source: HAI, 21-Jun-11
HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host a working forum on July 12 & 13 (14 if needed) at HAI Headquarters in Alexandria, Va. for all interested stakeholders. You will be advised of any location changes (to a facility immediately adjacent to HAI Headquarters) should the number of registered attendees warrant it. HAI is facilitating the [...]
NEMSPA to comment on FAA Heliport Advisory Circular
Source: NEMSPA, 09-Jun-11
In answer to the many questions regarding the FAA’s new heliport advisory circular rewrite efforts I would like to offer up the views of the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA). Given the huge impact and importance this particular advisory circular has on the entire helicopter industry and our community at every level and the fact [...]
Register now for HAI’s Heliport Design Guide forum
Source: HAI, 08-Jun-11
HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host a working forum on July 12 & 13 (14 if needed) at HAI Headquarters in Alexandria, Va. for all interested stakeholders. You will be advised of any location changes (to a facility immediately adjacent to HAI Headquarters) should the number of registered attendees warrant it. HAI is facilitating the [...]
Auckland Heliport wins NZ architecture award
Source: NZ Institute of Architects, 13-May-11
Buildings ranging from an office tower in Auckland to an opera house in Oamaru, from houses on Waiheke Island to an apartment in New York City, and from a railway station in Newmarket to a bus shelter in Queenstown, are among 24 projects recognised in the 2011 New Zealand Architecture Awards, New Zealand’s premier architecture [...]
India: Nerul heliport gets defence ministry nod
Source: Times of India, 06-May-11
Plans to construct a state-of-the-art heliport at Nerul in Navi Mumbai have got a major boost as the Indian military, which had earlier objected to the construction of heliports, has given its go-ahead
Mayor of London scuppers aircraft carrier heliport plan
Source: HeliHub.com, 05-May-11
London’s Evening Standard newspaper has reported that major Boris Johnson’s planning team has been accused of blocking a proposal to turn the retired HMS Ark Royal aircraft carrier into a floating heliport. They suggest that the consortium behind the bid should not claims that they have the full support of businesses and the Mayor for [...]
Liberty Helicopters and Analar Corp relocate to HHI Heliport
Source: HHI Heliport, 28-Apr-11
Liberty Helicopters, operator of the largest helicopter sightseeing and charter fleet in metropolitan New York, is moving to the new Helo Holdings Inc. (HHI) Heliport at Kearny, New Jersey, beginning today, April 26th. Liberty is bringing eight helicopters to the new facility as well as its corporate administration, accounting and maintenance functions. Chris Vellios, Chief [...]
Pawan Hans proposed heliport “will not disrupt gliding activity”
Source: Indian Express, 18-Apr-11
The heliport proposed at the Hadapsar Gliding Centre would not disrupt gliding activity, Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) E K Bharat Bhushan on Saturday dispelling fears that gliding activities will come to a stop.
HAI tells planners: Think early about Heliports
Source: HAI, 15-Apr-11
HAI was in Boston, Mass. this week sharing with professional planners from around the world a simple but important message: consider helicopters and heliports early in the process of planning your communities. Director of Flight Operations and Technical Services Harold Summers manned the HAI booth at the American Planning Association’s National Planning Conference at Boston’s [...]
Work starts on new Cornwall Air Ambulance base
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Mar-11
Work has officially started on the new base for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. Lord Lieutenant for Cornwall Lady Mary Holborow, as guest of honour, cut the first piece of turf at the site on Trevithick Downs on the south side of Newquay Cornwall Airport on Monday March 28th. Lady Mary was joined by charity [...]
Korea to renovate Dokdo HP against Tokyo’s territorial claim
Source: Joongang Daily, 28-Mar-11
South Korea plans to begin full-scale work to renovate a heliport on Dokdo if Japan lays renewed claim to the rocky islets in the East Sea in its new school textbooks, officials said Sunday.
Gazprom selects partner to develop heliport supporting Shtokman gas field
Source: Gazprom, 22-Mar-11
Gazprom has selected Rubin (St. Petersburg) after a tender to draft a concept design for an intermediate marine helicopter landing pad for the Shtokman gas condensate field. The client is the 100-percent Gazprom subsidiary Gazflot. Rubin will use its own knowledge and expertise to draft the concept for Gazflot; the project is part of the [...]
New hangar plans progress for Air Evac Lifeteam at Portsmouth, Ohio
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-Mar-11
The Portsmouth City Planning Commission voted in recent days to allow Air Evac Lifeteam to build a hangar at their existing helipad between 11th and 12th Streets. The plans include allowand for installation of an above-ground fuel storage tank. No objections were raised by State Fire Marshal’s Office or the Portsmouth Fire Department. Most of [...]
Downtown Manhattan Heliport changes frequency
Source: HeliHub.com, 12-Feb-11
From 9th February, Downtown Manhattan Heliport changed its UNICOM frequency from 123.075 to 123.05. Heliport operator Saker Aviation Services is monitoring both frequencies through the weekend, and then from Monday 14th will just monitor 123.05 http://www.DowntownManhattanHeliport.com
HAI to offer Heliport Design Workshops at Heli-Expo
Source: HAI, 12-Feb-11
Two workshops related to heliport design are planned for HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla. These will focus on the design of private use (PPR) and hospital heliports in the U.S. and general aviation heliports designed to meet the requirements of the international ICAO Annex 14 Volume II – Heliport Design. The first workshop, scheduled for [...]
Helifor plans helicopter infrastructure along Croatian coast
Source: HeliFor, 12-Feb-11
Because the Adriatic Sea area is a vital common factor and having in mind the future shared political association of the European Union, parties have concluded that the lack of helicopter related services and necessary infrastructure over the Adriatic cannot provide a safe and integrated environment of future mutual social and economical development and prosperity [...]
First helicopter-only FBO in the Metro NY/Manhattan market opens
Source: Helo Holdings, 27-Jan-11
The Northeast corridor, and especially Manhattan, is the busiest helicopter environment in the world. In December 2010, Helo Holdings Inc. opened the first new commercial heliport in more than 30 years – aimed squarely at the turbine helicopter community. The 7.26 acre “Helicopter-Only” FBO, is located in Kearny, New Jersey at 165 Western Avenue (just [...]
Heliport Safety Compliance Inspections Announced
Source: Raymond A. Syms, 07-Jan-11
The new 2011 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 418 standards, incorporated into most building codes, now require all future and upgraded heliports to meet FAA design guidelines in addition to numerous NFPA safety equipment, training and emergency plan requirements that ALL heliports must now meet. Is your heliport in compliance? Raymond A. Syms & Associates (RAS [...]
Australian city of Ballarat considering heliport application
23-Dec-10
Applicant Steven Troon, from H.Troon Properties, said he had been approached by an operator, Aquila Helicopters, to build the $150,000 heliport and hangar.
Sydney Harbour review calls for heliport
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Nov-10
Yesterday, the Tourism and Transport Forum released a document called “HarbourView”, and representing their vision for revitalising Sydney as Australia’s international gateway and premier tourism destination. Their vision includes the following statement “Since the late 80s, Sydney has been one of the few global cities without a helicopter service. A Harbour Chopper service will provide [...]
CHC Scotia to close North Denes HP and move to Norwich
09-Nov-10
CHC Scotia Limited has announced the closure of Great Yarmouth’s North Denes heliport next May with offshore operations focusing on Norwich International Airport from that date.
Airport Authority of India begins feasibility studies for Guruvayur heliport
Source: Times of India, 01-Nov-10
The Airport Authority of India has begun feasibility studies for setting up an airstrip and heliport in the pilgrim town of Guruvayur in Kerala’s Thrissur district.
Portugal: Loulé town hall approves €800,000 heliport expansion
Source: Portugal News, 25-Oct-10
A new building will be constructed at the site for staff who provide support to the heliport for the protection and rescue operations, namely the emergency medical helicopter which has a 24 hour team.
Forest fire heliport at Boltaña extended at cost of 625K Euros
Source: Aragon Liberal, 20-Oct-10
The Environment Department has invested 625,500 Euros in the works to expand the base Boltaña helicopter transport, so as to improve staffing and infrastructure of the base, working 9 months per year
401 Parking Structure Heliport at KLAX to close for a year
Source: Los Angeles World Airports, 01-Oct-10
There is a major renovation project to the Tom Bradley International Terminal currently taking place at Los Angeles International Airport. The Los Angeles Airport Authority says the project will modernize the terminal building by adding new facilities, including a large atrium area and five new wide-body fixed wing gates. The construction, however, will necessitate the [...]
India: Defence objections delay heliport at Nariman Point
Source: DNA, 19-Sep-10
Stuck in the permission glitch of various ministries of the central government, the heliports planned by the state government at Nariman Point and Nerul may not be able to meet their deadlines.
Helifor to build new heliport in Croatia
Source: Croatian Times, 09-Sep-10
Helifor has announced it will build a heliport in Croatia as none of the current landing surfaces are suitable and they lack proper documentation.
Delhi to get its first heliport by mid-September
Source: Economic Times, 07-Sep-10
A mega heliport at Rohini in north Delhi and a helipad for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) being built by state-run Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited (PHHL) will be operational by mid-September.
UralHelicom opens heliport in the city of Yekaterinburg
Source: UralHelicom, 02-Sep-10
“Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM» held the opening of a new heliport in the city of Yekaterinburg. The new helipad is located in the hotel Ramada. The advantage of location is that it is located 9 km from the international airport Koltsovo and 12 kilometers from the center of Ekaterinburg. It is assumed that the [...]
New heliport opens on Portland for 2012 Olympics
Source: BBC, 10-Aug-10
The heliport at Southwell Business Park is being used for the 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy. It will also open during the summer seasons of 2011 and 2012.
Much updated London Heliport now open for business
Source: PremiAir, 17-Jul-10
The ultra modern new passenger terminal at The London Heliport in Battersea is now officially open for business – ahead of the Farnborough Air Show next week (July 19th to 25th), when many of the senior executives from the world’s leading aerospace companies will be using the heliport en route to and from the show. [...]
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center heliport wins top rating
Source: Journal Star, 04-Jun-10
OSF was awarded Best Airport of the Year in the heliport category by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
Cimarron Heliport now set for grand opening
Source: Sangre de Cristo Chronicle, 13-May-10
The ribbon cutting for the $285,000 project is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m today, Thursday 13th May.
Free Hospital Heliport Facility and Training Manual Training Aid Now Available
Source: Raymond A. Syms, 11-May-10
Leading Heliport Development Firm Raymond A. Syms & Associates recently made its Hospital Heliport Facility and Training Manual Training Aid available free of charge as a service to heliport proponents throughout the United States. Next to design faults, the most common cause of helicopter accidents at heliports is human error. Most of these errors could [...]
