Oklahoma – Stephens County Sheriff adds UH-1
Source: KSWO, 22-Apr-13
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Department has a new large piece of equipment that will help the department fight fires or crime from a bird’s eye view. (See full story)
BLR sells 600th FastFin System
Source: BLR Aerospace, 05-Mar-13
BLR Aerospace opens Heli-Expo 2013 with 600 FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability Systems sold to date, and a rapidly expanding military presence. Overall, the company continues to deliver strong growth. Sales increased over 30 percent in 2012, and BLR’s global military footprint skyrocketed with large fleet-wide conversion sales to Colombia, Peru, Pakistan, and the [...]
Taiwan donates two UH-1Hs to Guatemala
Source: PrensaLibre, 29-Nov-12
Guatemala has this week received a gift of two Bell UH-1H helicopters from Taiwan. (see full story) File photo
Army UH-1H finds new home with Air Force
Source: US Air Force, 15-Oct-12
The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently landed a new training tool that upgrades the helicopter maintenance courses it offers to students from Latin American partner nations. The arrival of an Army UH-1H helicopter at IAAFA’s 318th Training Squadron is expected to meet the growing needs of students who are here [...]
Hurlburt Field bids farewell to Huey
Source: US Air Force, 12-Oct-12
It’s been a fixture on the base’s flightline for decades, marked by its noticeable difference in design from the larger C-130s and elaborate CV-22s operated by 1st Special Operations Wing Airmen. Yet perhaps now the only way one can see a UH-1 Huey at Hurlburt Field will be the one honored in the base’s Airpark. The final flight of Huey, [...]
Texas – Travis County to acquire UH-1H for fighting fires
Source: My Fox Austin, 10-Oct-12
Travis County Commissioners approved a $2.4 million fire-fighting helicopter as part of its 2013 budget on Tuesday. Travis County Emergency Services has long requested the funds for an aircraft dedicated to fight fires. (see full story) File photo
Travis County to purchase firefighting UH-1H
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Sep-12
Travis County in Texas has announced it will buy a military-surplus Bell UH-1H primarily for fighting wildfires. The helicopter will undergo a full refurbishment and fit-out as soon as the purchase order is signed. It would be expected to become operational in 3-6 months thereafter. The County already operates three EC145s for air ambulance and [...]
Paraguay Police UH-1H acquisition declared “irregular”
Source: Defensa.com, 03-Sep-12
The National Public Procurement of June 12 this year has been declared illegal by the Paraguay Government. The award made to Proibérica of $15M for three Bell UH-1H for the National Police is at the centre of the controversy (read full story, electronic translation)
UH-1 takes up place in the Great Gallery of Museum of Flight
Source: Museum of Flight, 28-May-12
Following a lengthy restoration, the Museum’s Vietnam veteran Bell UH-1H “Huey” helicopter takes a place of honor in the Great Gallery. This new, permanent exhibit was officially opened during a brief ceremony near the exhibit on Saturday 26th May at 11am. The ceremony was open to the public, and was attended by members of the [...]
FlightSafety announces new manager for Daleville Learning Center
Source: FlightSafety, 10-Aug-11
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Mitch Alexander has been promoted to Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Daleville, Alabama. “Mitch’s proven leadership experience, in-depth knowledge of training center operations, and commitment to provide our Customers with high quality training programs and services, made him the ideal choice for this important role.” said [...]
58th Special Ops Wing celebrates a UH-1H passing 15,000 airframe hours
Source: US Air Force, 24-Jun-11
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Forty years after it came into the Air Force inventory, the 58th Special Operations Wing celebrated a rare mark of longevity when UH-1H 69-6650 passed 15,000 hours in the air May 25. “As only the second UH-1 to surpass that number of flying hours, we wanted to mark the [...]
