CHC signs for another ten AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that CHC Helicopter has signed a contract to acquire 10 AW139 medium twin helicopters over the next three years. These aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport missions in support of the oil and gas industry. This order will bring the total of AW139 helicopters operated [...]
Bell recognized by Texas veterans
Source: Bell, 19-Sep-11
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, was recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission at its 64th Annual Statewide Training Conference held in Houston, Texas. Bell Helicopter’s Military Aircraft Assembly and Delivery Center in Amarillo, Texas received the Large Employer of the Year Award for its successful efforts to hire veterans and its continued [...]
Guardian Mobility appoints EXFAQ Systems to cover Indian market
Source: Guardian Mobility, 01-Aug-11
Guardian Mobility today announced the appointment of EXFAQ Systems Pvt. Ltd. of Mumbai as its sales representative for India and surrounding territories. The agreement, which is exclusive, covers all of Guardian’s Automatic Flight Following (AFF) solutions including the Guardian 3™, which provides simple and reliable flight following and tracking services. “We’re excited to have EXFAQ [...]
“More Action Needed to Make Helicopters Safer”, says Canada’s TSB
Source: TSB, 29-Jun-11
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) gives Satisfactory Intent rating on responses to four recommendations stemming from its investigation into the 12 March 2009 Sikorsky S-92A helicopter crash. For helicopters certified in the future, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Canada (TC) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have all agreed to review the certification rules. “But it [...]
Helicopter pioneer visits HAI headquarters
Source: HAI, 10-Jun-11
Helicopter pioneer, Harold “Hal” W. Symes paid a visit to HAI Headquarters on Wed., June 8, to speak with Martin J. Pociask, Helicopter Foundation International’s (HFI) vice president/curator about his long and noteworthy career. Symes has agreed to be a subject for an upcoming HFI Heritage Series interview—a series which charts helicopter history. The interviews [...]
