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Alaska Air National Guard trains with Coast Guard

Alaska Air National Guard trains with Coast Guard

6-Feb-2023Source: US Air Force

Undulating waves pitched the 2,000-ton U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Cypress like a bath toy, which was nothing unusual for the vessel while operating in Pacific waters off Alaska. What was out of place was the 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk combat search and rescue helicopter hovering overhead. Fast ropes dropped from the Pave Hawk’s open doors,... Read more

Alaska National Guard wins DUSTOFF Association Rescue of the Year

Alaska National Guard wins DUSTOFF Association Rescue of the Year

21-Feb-2022Source: US National Guard

Four members of the Alaska Army National Guard’s Golf Company, Detachment 1, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, received the 2021 Rescue of the Year award from DUSTOFF Association in early February for their efforts in a rescue last fall. At approximately 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 2021, a sheep hunter activated his InReach... Read more

Alaska tour operator reports 250% surge in business compared to 2019

Alaska tour operator reports 250% surge in business compared to 2019

7-Dec-2021Source: Business Insider

The pandemic wrecked the tourism industry in the northern-most US state of Alaska, but it’s seeing a speedy recovery with one tourism company more than doubling its 2019 sales this year. Anchorage-based Alaska Helicopter Tours is a flightseeing company that flies adventurous customers across the beautiful state, offering aerial views of places like Denali National... Read more

Alaska DPS increases readiness by adding pilots

Alaska DPS increases readiness by adding pilots

15-Mar-2021Source: Alaska Department of Public Safety

This year the Alaska Department of Public Safety has hired two additional full-time commercial helicopter pilots to bring both the Anchorage and Fairbanks-based advanced search-and-rescue helicopters up to full staffing. These new civilian pilots will allow for seven days a week daylight coverage for both HELO2 in Fairbanks and HELO3 in Anchorage starting this summer.... Read more

Guardian Flight to Open Helicopter Base in Kenai, Alaska

Guardian Flight to Open Helicopter Base in Kenai, Alaska

17-Mar-2020Source: Guardian Flight

Guardian Flight, a Global Medical Response (GMR) critical care air transport company, will open its first rotor wing base in Alaska at Kenai Municipal Airport this spring. The Airbus H125 helicopter will serve Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula’s hospitals including South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna and Providence Seward Medical Center in Seward.... Read more

Frasca Delivers AS350 Simulator to TEMSCO Helicopters

Frasca Delivers AS350 Simulator to TEMSCO Helicopters

27-Feb-2019Source: Frasca

TEMSCO Helicopters, based in Ketchikan, Alaska has recently taken delivery of a FRASCA built AS350B2 Helicopter Flight Training Device (FTD).TEMSCO, along with NorthStar and Coastal Helicopters will use the FTD to train their staff pilots. The main focus of the FTD will be training new tour pilots on routes and for transitioning from piston helicopters... Read more

First US heli-bike adventure launches in Alaska

First US heli-bike adventure launches in Alaska

6-Oct-2017Source: Tordrillo Mountain Lodge

Tordrillo Mountain Lodge is the first outfitter in the United States to offer heli-biking, an unrivaled outdoor experience that enables mountain biking access via helicopter to millions of acres of pristine mountain terrain in the breathtaking Tordrillo Mountain range of Alaska. As a top provider of incomparable adventure experiences, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge invested in the... Read more

Erickson extends Alaska contract with Chugach Electric

Erickson extends Alaska contract with Chugach Electric

3-Oct-2016Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, has a long-term helicopter support contract with Chugach Electric Association (CEA), which has been extended for two additional years as permitted in the original contract award. The extension will retain Erickson through December 31, 2018. The assigned mission will be to fly essential crew and... Read more

US Coast Guard contracts with Erickson in Alaska

US Coast Guard contracts with Erickson in Alaska

28-Jun-2016Source: Erickson

Erickson  has been selected to provide helicopter transportation services for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in Alaska.  Under the firm, fixed-price purchase order, Erickson’s Bell 212 helicopters will transport USCG Research and Development Center (RDC) staff and equipment to various locations in the Nome, Alaska area through the end of August. The contract work began... Read more

Erickson wins five-year contract with US Dept of Agricultural and US Forest Service

Erickson wins five-year contract with US Dept of Agricultural and US Forest Service

2-Jun-2016Source: Erickson

Erickson has been contracted to provide helicopter transport in support of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Inventory Analysis project. Under the five-year contract, Erickson will deliver one exclusive-use, light lift helicopter for charter services to an interagency field crew led by the Alaska DNR Division of Forestry, United States Department of Agricultural... Read more

Erickson Chosen for Two Alaska Fire Suppression Contracts

Erickson Chosen for Two Alaska Fire Suppression Contracts

27-Mar-2016Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce two exclusive-use contracts with the State of Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources for wildfire suppression. Under the contracts, Erickson will provide two medium-lift helicopters; one based in Palmer and another in Fairbanks. The contracts are for one year, with four additional... Read more

Hillsboro Aviation named commercial sales agent for Airbus Helicopters

Hillsboro Aviation named commercial sales agent for Airbus Helicopters

2-Mar-2016Source: Airbus Helicopters

Hillsboro Aviation Inc. will become the Airbus Helicopters exclusive commercial aircraft sales agent for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska under an agreement announced Tuesday by officials of Airbus Helicopters Inc. The exclusive sales agent agreement is the first authorized by Airbus Helicopters Inc. in the company’s 47-year history. Based in Hillsboro, Ore. since 1980, Hillsboro... Read more

OSHA orders reinstatement of Alaskan whistleblower pilot

OSHA orders reinstatement of Alaskan whistleblower pilot

26-Feb-2016Source: OSHA

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered an Alaska aviation company to pay years of back wages, $100,000 in compensatory damages, and to reinstate a pilot who had been suspended, then fired and ostracized among the close-knit industry for reporting safety concerns at work. Bald Mountain Air Services violated federal... Read more

US Coast Guard MH-60 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

US Coast Guard MH-60 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

12-Feb-2016

Capt. Mark Morin, commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, awards Lt. John Hess, an Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter pilot, with the Distinguished Flying Cross medal on Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 5, 2016. The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military-wide honor to recognize heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating... Read more

Alaska – Helipad denied in Haines

Alaska – Helipad denied in Haines

16-Nov-2015Source: KHNS

Scott Sundberg owns Big Salmon Ventures and heliski business Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures, or SEABA. See Full Story... Read more

Alaska State Troopers ground one AS350B3 as budget cuts bite

Alaska State Troopers ground one AS350B3 as budget cuts bite

18-Oct-2015Source: HeliHub.com

It has transpired recently that Alaska State Troopers have grounded one of their two AS350B3 helicopters in an attempt to save money, and they only have a guarantee to fly the second until the end of June 2016.  A budget decision awaits the future of the unit beyond that date. The Troopers have grounded “Helo-2”... Read more

First Apaches arrive in Alaska from Germany

First Apaches arrive in Alaska from Germany

20-Aug-2015Source: Stars And Stripes

The first of 24 Apache AH-64 attack helicopters arrived Tuesday at their new home, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. See Full Story... Read more

New Apache unit coming to Fort Wainwright

New Apache unit coming to Fort Wainwright

13-Aug-2015Source: ADN

Two AH-64 Apache attack helicopters will arrive at Fort Wainwright, near Fairbanks, on Thursday, the first of what will be a new helicopter battalion. See Full Story... Read more

Erickson appoints Regional Manager for Alaska

Erickson appoints Regional Manager for Alaska

13-Jul-2015Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce today that the company has named Michael Williams as the company’s Alaska Regional Manager. Erickson is expanding its presence in the Alaskan market and has created this leadership position to directly serve local customers. In his role as the Alaska Regional... Read more

HAI Working for Safety in Alaska

HAI Working for Safety in Alaska

12-May-2015Source: HAI

Each year in the beginning of May, aviation enthusiasts gather in Anchorage for the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering presented by the Alaska Airman’s Association. Now in its 18th season, this is Alaska’s premier, must-see aviation event. The days are getting longer, the trees are budding, and everyone is thinking about flying again. It is a... Read more

Era Group reports FY 2015 Q1 results

Era Group reports FY 2015 Q1 results

6-May-2015Source: Era Group

 Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) today reported break-even net earnings for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015 (“current quarter”) on operating revenues of $67.4 million. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 (“prior year quarter”) was $4.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, on operating revenues of $79.4 million. Earnings before interest,... Read more

AW169 completes cold weather testing in Alaska

AW169 completes cold weather testing in Alaska

20-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland

The AW169 displayed Heli-Expo by AgustaWestland had straight from Alaska where last month it successfully completed extreme cold weather trials in the framework of civil certification. Excellent performance and system reliability were demonstrated at temperatures down to – 40 C°.  This latest testing followed a series of hot & high trials in Arizona last year which... Read more

North Slope Borough Signs for S-92

North Slope Borough Signs for S-92

4-Mar-2015Source: Sikorsky

The helicopter will be used for the critical mission of search and rescue operations (SAR) for all NSB residents. The aircraft was selected to provide a safe, efficient and reliable airborne response to aero medical evacuation (medevac), SAR and other emergencies. NSB is located above the Arctic Circle and operates under some of the harshest... Read more

Sept. 17 Alaska hearing to focus on heliports, helicopters

Sept. 17 Alaska hearing to focus on heliports, helicopters

15-Sep-2014Source: Homer News

An omission in Homer’s city code has prompted a proposed revision of where heliports can and cannot be allowed. See Full Story... Read more

Parents of snowboarder killed by avalanche sue Alaska heli-skiing company

Parents of snowboarder killed by avalanche sue Alaska heli-skiing company

28-Jul-2014Source: Alaska Dispatch News

The family of 26-year-old Nickolay Dodov, who died following the March 2012 slide, filed the lawsuit July 16 in U.S. District Court. see full story.  File photo... Read more

FAA Approves First Commercial UAS Flights over Land

FAA Approves First Commercial UAS Flights over Land

11-Jun-2014Source: FAA

[Editor note – while we appreciate this is not a rotary-wing story, the ongoing progress in the UAS world will impact our sector before too long] The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has given approval for energy corporation BP and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer AeroVironment to fly an AeroVironment Puma AE for... Read more

Safety Analysis: Most Helicopter Accidents Occurring in U.S. West and South

Safety Analysis: Most Helicopter Accidents Occurring in U.S. West and South

13-May-2014Source: IHST

As part of its ongoing accident analysis, the United States Helicopter Safety Team (www.USHST.org) has categorized U.S. civil helicopter data by U.S. state for the period of 2008 through 2013.  It continues to see the West and the South as ground zero for the majority of accidents.  Fatal accidents, for the most part, also follow... Read more

FAA approves DeLorme inReach satcom for Enhanced Special Reporting Service in Alaska

FAA approves DeLorme inReach satcom for Enhanced Special Reporting Service in Alaska

8-May-2014Source: DeLorme

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Alaska Flight Services has announced that the DeLorme inReach satellite communicator has been approved for the Enhanced Special Reporting Service (eSRS) program. The inReach is a small satellite communication device that provides automatic GPS flight following, SOS alerting and two-way text messaging from the air. The inReach device has a... Read more

FAA announces second UAS test site operational – in Alaska

FAA announces second UAS test site operational – in Alaska

6-May-2014Source: FAA

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today announced that the University of Alaska’s unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test site is the second of six to become operational. The FAA has granted the University of Alaska Fairbanks a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) authorizing flights by an Aeryon Scout small UAS for animal... Read more

MD Helicopters delivers MD500E to Bering Air

MD Helicopters delivers MD500E to Bering Air

25-Feb-2014Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI), a Lynn Tilton company and leading manufacturer of commercial, air-rescue, military and law enforcement helicopters, announced today that Nome, Alaska-based Bering Air took delivery of a new MD 500E helicopter. Bering Air is one of the largest rotary wing fleet operators in Western Alaska. Their new MD 500E will provide support for the... Read more

Alaska Department of Public Safety places second AS350B3e into service

Alaska Department of Public Safety places second AS350B3e into service

25-Feb-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters

The Alaska Department of Public Safety has taken delivery of its second Airbus Helicopters AS35B3e and placed it in service to support operations of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers and State Troopers. DPS purchased the new AS50B3e in order to be able to expand operations from its Anchorage headquarters to Fairbanks, more than 350 miles to... Read more

Deadly incident costs Alaska heli-ski company $20,000

Deadly incident costs Alaska heli-ski company $20,000

22-Jan-2014Source: Alaska Dispatch

The March 2012 cornice break that killed 34-year-old Alaska heli-ski guide Christian Arcadio Cabanilla is going to cost the company that employed him – Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures – more than $20,000.  See full story... Read more

Alaska heli-ski operator signs plea deal in land-use case

Alaska heli-ski operator signs plea deal in land-use case

2-Jan-2014Source: Seattle PI

A Haines helicopter ski operation has agreed to plead guilty to unauthorized use of federal land, according to records filed in federal court this week.  See full story The company referred to – SEABA – the initials refer to South East Alaska Backcountry Adventures – have a website at http://seaba-heli.com... Read more

FAA names six Unmanned Aircraft Systems research and test sites

FAA names six Unmanned Aircraft Systems research and test sites

1-Jan-2014Source: FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the selection of the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country. These congressionally-mandated test sites will conduct critical research into the certification and operational requirements necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace over the next several... Read more

Cost of closing Bristow Alaska operations is $4 Million

Cost of closing Bristow Alaska operations is $4 Million

8-Nov-2013Source: HeliHub.com

In an extract from Bristow Group’s second quarter results (period to 30th September 2013), they state A charge of $0.5 million in costs associated with the planned closure of our Alaska operations which related primarily to employee severance and retention costs. We expect to incur approximately $3.5 million in additional costs related mostly to severance... Read more

Bristow Group prepares to quit Alaska

Bristow Group prepares to quit Alaska

7-Oct-2013Source: HeliHub.com

Bristow Group have decided to close operations in Alaska, where they currently operate three bases at Fairbanks, Valdez, and Deadhorse.  In a recent statement to employees, SVP of Global Operations Jeremy Akel cited the seasonal nature of the work there as being a factor, along with “providing services that are not aligned with [the company’s] desire... Read more

Evergreen Helicopters awarded new two-year US Army EMS contract

Evergreen Helicopters awarded new two-year US Army EMS contract

11-Sep-2013Source: Erickson Air-Crane

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC) (“Erickson” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers, and the vertically-integrated manufacturer and operator of the powerful heavy-lift Erickson S-64 Aircrane helicopter, announced today that it had won a two-year contract to provide medical evacuation (“MEDEVAC”) service and support... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane renews Essential Air Service route in Alaska

Erickson Air-Crane renews Essential Air Service route in Alaska

15-Jul-2013Source: Erickson Air-Crane

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ: EAC) (“Erickson” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers, and the vertically-integrated manufacturer and operator of the powerful heavy-lift Erickson S-64 Aircrane helicopter, announced today that it has been awarded a contract renewal with the Department of Transportation, providing aerial passenger... Read more

Alaska State Troopers show off new AS350B3e

Alaska State Troopers show off new AS350B3e

12-Jul-2013Source: Anchorage Daily News

The Alaska State Troopers rolled out their new helicopter – Helo 2 on Thursday, July 11, 2013.  see full story and photo... Read more

Helicopter crash survivor taken off promotion list

Helicopter crash survivor taken off promotion list

30-May-2013Source: The Seattle Times

The sole survivor of a deadly 2010 Coast Guard helicopter crash has been removed from the promotion list, a decision his attorney said could end Lt. Lance Leone’s military career. (See Full Story)... Read more

HAI to hold Anchorage Helicopter Pilot Workshop this week

HAI to hold Anchorage Helicopter Pilot Workshop this week

29-Apr-2013Source: HAI

On Thursday, May 2, 2013, join HAI, the FAASTeam, and a diverse panel of industry experts as they discuss regional issues affecting helicopter pilots, accident trends, personal risk assessment, safety initiatives, and more. There will be a free lunch for all attendees; you can obtain the latest safety materials, earn WINGS credit, and network with... Read more

Alaska Helicopters founder to receive Lifetime Achievement award

Alaska Helicopters founder to receive Lifetime Achievement award

10-Apr-2013Source: Alaska Dispatch

Cliff Evert will receive the Aviation Entrepreneur Award and enter the Alaska Aviation Hall of Fame at an April 12 banquet at the Princess Riverside Lodge in Fairbanks (see full story).... Read more

Maritime Helicopters celebrates 40 years in Alaska

Maritime Helicopters celebrates 40 years in Alaska

22-Feb-2013Source: Maritime Helicopters

Maritime Helicopters Inc. celebrates 40 years of service in Alaska this year. Starting with one leased helicopter in 1973, the family-owned business has steadily grown to become the only Bell Helicopter/Textron Service Center in Alaska. Maritime owns a fleet of Bell Jet Rangers, Long Rangers, and 407 models which support marine, petroleum, construction, and government... Read more

Alaska Heliskiing penalized over safety record

Alaska Heliskiing penalized over safety record

19-Feb-2013Source: Anchorage Daily News

Alaska Heliskiing,  whose permit was renewed recently despite having broken local and state laws and its own safety plan and having lost a guide and client to an avalanche last year, has had its allotted “skier days” cut 25% for the season (see full story)... Read more

US Coast Guard deploys two MH-60s to St. Paul, Alaska

US Coast Guard deploys two MH-60s to St. Paul, Alaska

16-Jan-2013Source: US Coast Guard

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak temporarily deployed two MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews to St. Paul, Alaska, Sunday to safeguard the crab fleet and other fishing vessels engaged in winter fisheries in Southwestern Alaska. With an increased number of vessels operating in the region, the Coast Guard deployed the crews to provide a more rapid response... Read more

Kachemak Bay State Park heliski decision postponed

Kachemak Bay State Park heliski decision postponed

12-Dec-2012Source: Alaska Dept of Natural Resources

A decision on whether helicopter skiing should be allowed in Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park has been postponed. The Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation recently received multiple applications to operate commercial helicopter skiing ventures in the state park and state wilderness park and solicited public comment on whether this... Read more

Prism Helicopters achieves Medallion Foundation Safety Award

Prism Helicopters achieves Medallion Foundation Safety Award

18-Oct-2012Source: Medallion Foundation

Recognizing excellence in aviation safety, Prism Helicopters, Inc. has been honored by Alaska Gov. Parnell as the first helicopter-only commercial operator in Alaska to achieve a Medallion Shield. “We are happy to have accomplished this hallmark in aviation safety,” said Mark Stigar, president of Prism Helicopters, Inc. “We’ve worked hard to achieve the Medallion Foundation Shield –... Read more

HAI Safety Committee Advisor to head NTSB Alaska office

HAI Safety Committee Advisor to head NTSB Alaska office

26-Sep-2012Source: HAI

On Sept. 24, NTSB Chairman Deborah A. P. Hersman named senior air safety investigator Clinton O. Johnson as Chief of the Office of Aviation Safety’s Anchorage, Alaska Regional Office. “It gives me great pleasure to announce Clint’s selection to head the Anchorage office,” said Chairman Hersman. “Clint has deep roots in Alaska and has distinguished himself... Read more

New Heli-Ski Operator Takes Flight in Alaska

New Heli-Ski Operator Takes Flight in Alaska

17-Sep-2012Source: First Tracks

Thrill seekers have a new option when helicopter skiing in Alaska. Based in Seldovia, Kenai Heli Ski is opening its doors this February. (see full story)... Read more

US Coast Guard opens seasonal Arctic operations base

US Coast Guard opens seasonal Arctic operations base

17-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard

The Coast Guard opened its seasonal forward operating location in Barrow Monday in preparation for the anticipated increase of maritime activities in the Arctic. FOL Barrow is part of Arctic Shield 2012, which focuses on operations, outreach and an assessment of the Coast Guard’s capabilities above the Arctic Circle. The FOL in Barrow consists of... Read more

CGAS Kodiak Change of Command

CGAS Kodiak Change of Command

16-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard

Capt. Karl Moore, retiring commanding officer of Base Kodiak, and Capt. Jerald Woloszynski, incoming commanding officer of Base Kodiak, shake hands after reading their orders and passing command July 11, 2012. Woloszynski, prior program manager for the Nationwide Automatic Identification System project, will serve a three-year tour as commanding officer at Base Kodiak.... Read more

North Slope Borough SAR selects Night Flight Concepts for NVG Maintenance

North Slope Borough SAR selects Night Flight Concepts for NVG Maintenance

21-May-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts

North Slope Borough’s Search and Rescue Aviation Unit has chosen Night Flight Concepts® (NFC) to provide a Night Vision Goggle (NVG) repair and maintenance solution to augment their existing night vision program. The addition of NFC FAA-certified repair and maintenance services, including NVG inspections, will streamline NSB’s NVG sustainment to deliver greater value, performance and... Read more

Change of command at US Coast Guard Air Station Sitka

Change of command at US Coast Guard Air Station Sitka

17-May-2012Source: US Coast Guard

Coast Guard Cmdr. Doug Cameron watches as Cmdr. Edward Sandlin salutes Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, commander, 17th Coast Guard District, and assumes command of Air Station Sitka, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Cameron, the previous Air Station Sitka commander, is transferring to the 5th Coast Guard District where he will serve as the district’s Chief of... Read more

Spidertracks put their spiders to the test across Alaska

Spidertracks put their spiders to the test across Alaska

27-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter

Spidertracks are putting their spiders to the ultimate test next month. From May 3–21, in conjunction with Northern Lights Avionics, and Land and Sea Aviation, spidertracks will be performing an “Air Tour” of Alaska. They will be traveling to tradeshows and various areas of Southern and Central Alaska, tracking their journey with a Spider S4.... Read more

Alaska Helicopter Pilots Safety Workshop

Alaska Helicopter Pilots Safety Workshop

26-Apr-2012Source: HAI

On Mon., May 7, from 9:00 a.m., Helicopter Association International, the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), and local industry experts will present a one-day safety workshop for all helicopter pilots and operators in Alaska. Topics include important issues affecting Alaska pilots, best practices, educational outreach, and initiatives to mitigate accidents. The workshop will also serve as... Read more

Coastal Helicopters converts AS350 fleet to Turbomeca

Coastal Helicopters converts AS350 fleet to Turbomeca

12-Feb-2012Source: Turbomeca

Coastal Helicopters Inc.. HAS Entered Into Year Purchase Agreement with Turbomeca Engine USA (Safran group) for five Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engines. Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Currently Operates five AS350B2’s that Were her assets to Soloy AS 350 B2/SD2 ‘s in 2005. Turbomeca USA Coastal views Helicopter’s decision to reverse the retrofit back to the Turbomeca Arriel... Read more

PZL SW-4 crashes in Alaska on cold weather testing

PZL SW-4 crashes in Alaska on cold weather testing

16-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com

A Polish-built SW-4 helicopter crashed Sunday afternoon at Fairbanks International Airport while on cold weather testing.  The National Weather Service aftercast showed the temperature was -36, and while they failed to say whether that was Fahrenheit or Celsius, it actually makes very little difference as the two scales cross over at -40. On HeliHub.com every... Read more

Alaska State Troopers budget for AS350

Alaska State Troopers budget for AS350

19-Dec-2011Source: Alaska Dispatch

Alaska State Troopers want a bigger, better, faster, tougher helicopter for their Fairbanks-based operations. They’ve already convinced Gov. Sean Parnell that the $3 million aircraft is necessary. He included money for it in his proposed 2013 budget — a spending plan he described Thursday as focused on true needs over mere wants. (see full story)... Read more

NTSB Preliminary Report – 29-Oct-11 N165EH Eurocopter AS350B2

NTSB Preliminary Report – 29-Oct-11 N165EH Eurocopter AS350B2

7-Nov-2011Source: NTSB

This is the text from the Preliminary Report.  By its very nature, the details are subject to change and should not be relied upon. The Final Report for this incident will be issued in due course:- On October 29, 2011, about 2009 Alaska daylight time (ADT), a Eurocopter AS350-B2 helicopter, N165EH, sustained substantial damage during... Read more

Evergreen Helicopters awarded $16M supporting US Army in Alaska

Evergreen Helicopters awarded $16M supporting US Army in Alaska

26-Aug-2011Source: US DoD

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., was awarded a $16,546,552 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the medical evacuation services and training support for the U.S. Army in Alaska. Work will be performed in Fairbanks, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2012. Four bids were solicited, with two bids received. The U.S.... Read more

NTSB makes R44 mast bumping recommendations

NTSB makes R44 mast bumping recommendations

24-Aug-2011Source: NTSB

The NTSB has issued a long statement of recommendations to the FAA following their investigation of a May 2009 accident to a Robinson R44 operated by Alaska State Troopers.  The recommendations are summarised at the end of the document as:- Therefore, the National Transportation Safety Board makes the following recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration:... Read more

Universal Avionics appoints Western Region Marketing Manager

Universal Avionics appoints Western Region Marketing Manager

21-Jun-2011Source: Universal Avionics

Universal Avionics is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Potter as Western Region Marketing Manager. Mr. Potter will be responsible for the overall growth and development of Universal Avionics product sales in the Western U.S. region, which includes California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Mr. Carroll will be based in the Los Angeles vicinity.... Read more

Blue Sky Network sets up new service for Alaska Dept of Interior pilots

Blue Sky Network sets up new service for Alaska Dept of Interior pilots

13-Jun-2011Source: Blue Sky Network

Blue Sky Network, a leading, global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation, announced last week that it was creating a new service, software, and hardware plan designed specifically for pilots flying for the Department of Interior (DOI) in Alaska. As of May 1, 2011, the DOI requires that all... Read more

Freedom Aero Service expands support in Alaska

Freedom Aero Service expands support in Alaska

9-Jun-2011Source: Freedom Aero Service

Freedom Aero Service Inc., in partnership with Merrill Field Instruments, has expanded their support to Alaska Territory Operators. Freedom is now  stocking a variety of turbine aircraft and helicopter components at Merrill Field Instruments for exchange. Components include starter generators, voltage regulators, and piece parts for on-site service. About Freedom Aero Service Based in Lincoln,... Read more

AS350B3 proves high-altitude performance with rescue on Mt. McKinley

AS350B3 proves high-altitude performance with rescue on Mt. McKinley

24-May-2011Source: Eurocopter

This is Eurocopter’s formal press release.  HeliHub.com ran this story on 16th May… see Temsco AS350B3 rescue at 19,500 feet ties McKinley record The AStar family of helicopters has become the platform of choice for a variety of missions throughout the world. From law enforcement to utility and from tour to air medical and Search... Read more

HAI and FAASTeam present Safety Seminar in Alaska

HAI and FAASTeam present Safety Seminar in Alaska

15-Apr-2011Source: HAI

HAI presents the “Overview of Current Trends in Helicopter Safety”seminar in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 29. HAI Director of Safety, Stan Rose, will speak at a combined event for pilots and maintaince technicians for commerical and General Aviation operations. Fred Brisbois, of Sikorsky and the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), will present safety discussions on hazard identification and... Read more

US Justice Dept files lawsuit against Air Methods and LifeMed Alaska

US Justice Dept files lawsuit against Air Methods and LifeMed Alaska

8-Apr-2011Source: US Justice Dept

The Justice Department today announced that it has filed a lawsuit alleging that Air Methods Corp. and LifeMed Alaska LLC willfully violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by discriminating against and failing to reemploy Chief Warrant Officer Third Class Jonathon L. Goodwin of Wasilla, Alaska.  The suit was filed in... Read more

USCG Alaska base trains on ski-equipped HH-65

USCG Alaska base trains on ski-equipped HH-65

7-Apr-2011Source: US Coast Guard

KODIAK, Alaska – A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew trains with ski sleds installed on the Dolphin March 25, 2011, at Narrow Cape. The ski sleds were installed so aircrews will continue to have a current knowledge in landing a Dolphin on snowy or ice covered terrain and also supports the... Read more

Alaska crews forward deployed to safeguard fishing fleet

Alaska crews forward deployed to safeguard fishing fleet

21-Jan-2011Source: US Coast Guard

As harsh winter weather causes Alaskans to pack up their boats until spring, the Alaskan crab and groundfish fleets brave fierce storms and icy temperatures in search of the big catch. As the fishing fleet gets underway, they can take comfort in the knowledge that Coast Guard search and rescue teams will be protecting them... Read more

Maritime Helicopters buys Bell 407

Maritime Helicopters buys Bell 407

19-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Maritime Helicopters has purchased a new 407 that will be available for charter in 2011.  This aircraft is a 2007 model with just 119 hours total time on the airframe It is uniquely configured with the Chelton 3D Synthetic Vision EFIS glass cockpit, including “Highway in the Sky”, Radar Altimeter/TCAS/Terrain Monitoring/Map Overlays and multiple other... Read more

North Slope Borough SAR launches NVG computer-based training

North Slope Borough SAR launches NVG computer-based training

18-Jan-2011Source: NVIO Systems

North Slope Borough’s Search and Rescue Aviation Unit has selected NVIO Systems Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based Training (CBT) to kick-start the rollout of a comprehensive night vision program that will provide strategic capabilities to enhance performance during night operation and realize organizational goals . The mission of NSB’s Search and Rescue Department is to... Read more

Costco joins forces with Alaska heliski operator

Costco joins forces with Alaska heliski operator

11-Jan-2011Source: Valdez Heli-Camps

Skiers and snowboarders ready to enter the elite league of big mountain Alaska heli skiing have a unique opportunity through Costco Wholesale and Valdez Heli-Camps. Costco has formed a strategic alliance with Valdez Heli-Camps (VHC) creating a gateway for admission to world-famous heli skiing slopes surrounding Valdez, Alaska through its Costco.com web portal. Jay Nierstheimer... Read more

Alaska Electric Light & Power launch helicopter avalanche control system

Alaska Electric Light & Power launch helicopter avalanche control system

12-Dec-2010Source: Juneau Empire

Specialist equipment hangs 150 feet from a helicopter and moves snow by emitting precise blasts using mixtures of oxygen and hydrogen. This will replace the need for moving snow with explosives.... Read more

Teen accused of shining laser at Martin County Sheriff’s helicopter

Teen accused of shining laser at Martin County Sheriff’s helicopter

19-Oct-2010Source: WPBF

A Jensen Beach teenager was arrested after he shined a laser light at a Martin County Sheriff’s Office helicopter early Saturday morning, authorities said.... Read more

Group 3 Aviation opens satellite training facility in Alaska

Group 3 Aviation opens satellite training facility in Alaska

10-Oct-2010Source: Group 3 Aviation

Group 3 Aviation Inc. has announced the grand opening of its new satellite helicopter flight training and commercial helicopter service facilities in Anchorage, Alaska. Group 3 Aviation is an FAA Approved Part 141 flight training facility and Part 135 charter service with main headquarters at the Van Nuys Airport (VNY), with Part 133 External load... Read more

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