Colorado Heli-Ops expands with two more helicopters
Source: Colorado Heli-Ops, 07-May-13
After their move in November to a larger newly remodeled facility, the Broomfield, Colo.-based company has added new helicopters and services. Heli-Ops is now a full service helicopter flight center. Their award-winning training center is the first in the United States to offer full-curriculum Scenario Based Training programs. They also have a utility side of [...]
Colorado National Guard to open new $39M training facility
Source: Colorado National Guard, 26-Apr-13
The Colorado Army National Guard will cut the ribbon at a new state-of-the-art aviation training facility at the Eagle County Airport near Gypsum, Colo., April 26 at 10:30 a.m. The $39 million facility will be the new home of the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site. The project provided an immense economic benefit to [...]
Colorado Proposes a State Owned and Operated Aerial Firefighting System
Source: AHSAFA, 23-Apr-13
The American Helicopter Services And Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA) has questioned a proposal by the Colorado Senate to establish a state-owned and operated aerial firefighting fleet. The legislation, which would establish a Colorado Firefighting Air Corps, at a purported cost of $25 million, has been approved by the Senate’s Agricultural, Natural Resources and Energy Committee [...]
Bilingual pilots launch Ravco training program
Source: Ravco, 03-Mar-13
Eight Foreign National military pilots graduated with flying colors today from RAVCO’s inaugural Spanish language mountain helicopter course at its Leadville Mountain/High Altitude Training and Test Site. The three week training program featured advanced instruction and techniques flying in some of most technical and demanding flying environments available in the United States. “This is graduate [...]
Air Methods to provide services to St Mary’s Hospital CareFlight
Source: Air Methods, 13-Nov-12
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today it was selected as the air medical operator and began service for St. Mary’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center’s CareFlight program in Grand Junction, Colorado. This new contract has significant historical relevance since St. Mary’s was Air Methods’ first-ever air medical program [...]
Air Methods opens technologically advanced Training Center
Source: Air Methods, 03-Oct-12
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announces the opening of a state-of-the-art training center for its aviation, clinical and maintenance personnel. Located in Aurora, Colo., near Air Methods’ corporate office, the 14,000-square-foot facility consists of advanced simulation areas, learning classrooms and office space. In the aviation portion of the [...]
Colorado’s Flight For Life needs new helicopter
13-Sep-12
Flight for Life has staged a “Rocky Mountain Ransom” to raise money to buy an AS350B3e (see full story)
Hensel Phelps awarded $55.6M construction contracts at Fort Carson
Source: Hensel Phelps, 20-Aug-12
Two press releases in a short space of time:- Hensel Phelps Construction Co. was awarded a $10.8 Million Design-Build contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers for the 13th Command Battalion – Air Traffic Control Tower / Airfield Operations Building, at Fort Carson Colorado. To address the military’s current energy security and sustainability needs, [...]
North Colorado Med Evac celebrates 30 years
Source: Banner Health, 02-Jul-12
North Colorado Med Evac is celebrating 30 years and more than 20,000 successful flights serving communities in northeastern Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. The Med Evac crew has planned a celebration event that is open to the public on Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greeley Central High School field, 1515 [...]
AirLife hangar opens at Sky Ridge Medical Center
Source: Our Colorado News, 05-Feb-12
Sky Ridge officials celebrated the unveiling of a 6,300-square-foot helicopter hangar that is expected to help improve response time and provide a few comforts of home for the team on duty. AirLife medical personnel have been staying in a mobile trailer on the south end of the hospital’s property. It housed the crew, but did [...]
Mesa County Colorado add loan LongRanger 3
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Jan-12
Mesa County Search and Rescue have recently added a second loan helicopter to their resources, thanks to a local telecom company. Based in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa County have struck a deal with CenturyLink, the third largest telecom company in the US following its combination with QWest. CenturyLink see the donation of their [...]
PVHS introduces air ambulance service to northern Colorado
Source: Poudre Valley Health System, 22-Jan-12
Poudre Valley Health System announced today that it plans to offer an air ambulance program from Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland beginning mid-March. The program would feature a B3 helicopter designed to safely transfer patients in high-altitude areas. “We are proud to bring to the community an air ambulance service built around three [...]
Colorado – CareFlight bring AS350 to Vail
Source: CBS Denver, 17-Jan-12
The helicopter is based in Gypsum, quite a few miles down the road. But because of a partnership with the hospital in Vail, it’s stationed there, right along Interstate 70 every day, drastically reducing response times. (see full story)
JSSI Marketing VP leaves to launch own company
Source: Vertical Markets, 20-Dec-11
Kandi M. Spangler, announced today the launch of Vertical Markets, a company specializing in marketing solutions for the business and general aviation industries. Vertical Markets provides marketing services that help companies effectively communicate their value proposition, achieve brand recognition and drive sales through the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan. Ms. Spangler recently [...]
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing Open for its 42nd Season
Source: Mike Wiegele, 13-Dec-11
Already boasting a 2 meter snow base, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing announces the opening of their 42nd heli ski and snowboard season this past weekend. “Nothing compares to the experience of heli skiing and boarding in Blue River,” says Mike Wiegele, “it is unmatched anywhere in the world. From our amazing and massive ski terrain, unparalleled service, [...]
RSG complete AS350B3 for Gateway Canyons Air Tours
Source: RSG, 07-Dec-11
Rotorcraft Services Group (RSG), an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft completions for 37 years, recently delivered a Eurocopter AS350B3 “VIP Air Tour” to Gateway Canyons Air Tours of Grand Junction, Colorado. RSG worked closely with the General Manager of Gateway Canyons, Deanna Strand, to configure an elegant VIP tour and transport helicopter for the Colorado skyline. Gateway Canyons [...]
Gateway Canyons resorts adds first AS350B3 (of nine?)
Source: HeliHub.com, 21-Nov-11
This week Gateway Canyons resort has added its first Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopter and is now offering rotary-wing tours of the Grand Canyon in addition to the fixed wing service it already operated. The company is operating from a hangar at Grand Junction Regional Airport and has operating test/demo tours of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation [...]
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center adds an AirLife Denver helicopter
Source: Cheyenne RMC, 14-Nov-11
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is expanding its emergency care across the region with the addition of an AirLife Denver medical helicopter service in Cheyenne. The new service is a partnership between Cheyenne Regional and HCA-HealthONE, which operates AIRLIFE Denver. Cheyenne Regional’s new blue and sonic green helicopter will be stationed in Cheyenne and will provide air ambulance [...]
Colorado Army National Guard awards contract for HAATS training facility
Source: Colorado Army National Guard, 25-Jul-11
The Colorado Army National Guard announced the award of a $33.5 million contract to build a new training facility in Gypsum, Colo., today. The new state-of-the-art aviation facility will be the new home of the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, located between Vail and Glenwood Springs, Colo. The contract was awarded to Hensel [...]
Some US Army helicopter training to move from Hawaii to Fort Carson
Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, 29-Jun-11
Some high-altitude Army helicopter training is to move to Fort Carson because of an additional environmental review required by Hawaii. (see article)
Ground breaking ceremony for Air Medical Memorial
Source: Air Medical Memorial, 26-Jun-11
The Air Medical Memorial is a national memorial that honors flight crews who died in the line of active duty. This includes the pilots and medical crew members of both helicopter (HEMS) and airplane (FWEMS) operations. The memorial will be located southwest of the Denver metropolitan area. When open in 2012, the memorial will feature [...]
Colorado goes half-mast today to remember Fort Collins soldier
Source: State of Colorado, 15-Jun-11
DENVER — Monday, June 13, 2011 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Wednesday, June 15, in honor of Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth White, who was killed in Afghanistan earlier this month. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset. White, 35, died on June [...]
Rotors of the Rockies announces their new NVG training program
Source: Rotors of the Rockies, 13-May-11
The staff of Rotors of the Rockies in Broomfield, Colorado would like to congratulate Owner and Chief Pilot Mike Fyola on earning PIC and Instructor endorsements for NVG flying. With Mr. Fyola’s accomplishment, we would also like to announce the inception of our NVG training program. Our program features an approved Part 141 syllabus and [...]
Trans Aero Helicopter Services to move from WY to CO
Source: Reporter Herald, 21-Apr-11
A Wyoming-based utility helicopter service that operates a fleet of 19 aircraft will relocate to the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport, bringing with it 30 new jobs. See also http://www.transaeroheli.com
Heli-One Colorado establishes Arriel 2 overhaul capabilities
Source: Heli-One, 10-Mar-11
Heli-One is pleased to announce it has established full Arriel 2 overhaul capability at its Heli-One America Support LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado. After installing full Arriel 2 overhaul capability at Fort Collins, Heli-One can now service all Arriel 2 types in its state-of-the-art engine workshop. This will allow Heli-One to maximize the potential of [...]
Colorado HeliOps attends Heli Expo Job Fair
Source: Colorado HeliOps, 25-Feb-11
Colorado Heli-Ops is the fastest growing Helicopter training center in Colorado. Awarded the Rotor & Wing Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award for flight training in 2010, we are the first Helicopter flight school in the Nation to adopt a curriculum-wide Scenario Based Training program and we are looking for a long term, stable addition to our [...]
Fort Carson eyed for new helicopter brigade
Source: Ventura County Star, 06-Feb-11
The US Army announced Friday that Fort Carson is the preferred location for the 120-helicopter brigade and a final decision was expected within 30 days. This would add another 2,800 soldiers to the base, bringing its population to the highest level since World War II.
Helitrax of Telluride starts its 29th heliski season
Source: Helitrax, 04-Jan-11
Telluride Helitrax announced the start of it’s 29th season of Helicopter skiing in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The oldest helicopter ski operation in Colorado, Helitrax offers the ultimate helicopter skiing adventure with experienced staff and guides for intermediate and expert skiers and boarders alike. Now conveniently located in the lobby of the Peaks [...]
Master CFI-Helicopter accreditation now available
Source: Master Instructors, 23-Dec-10
Master Instructors LLC of Longmont, Colorado recently introduced its new Master CFI-Helicopter (MCFI-H) accreditation. Designed to better serve the needs of the nation’s rotorcraft instructors, the MCFI-H designation is the sixth in a line of Master accreditations offered by the company. Improved safety in rotary wing instruction and EMS operations has taken on a renewed [...]
Records request on Army helicopters at Fort Carson denied
Source: Colorado Springs Independent, 04-Dec-10
Resident seeking to know how many training flights a new 120-helicopter combat aviation brigade, if approved, would make over forest land to the west and plains to the east of Fort Carson. Army refused
Aero-Lift relocates to Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Source: ARM Aerospace, via Vertical Mag, 23-Nov-10
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 22, 2010) – ARM Aerospace, provider of Aero-Lift aircraft storage hoists, has moved its company headquarters from Tuscon, Ariz., to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Recently, manufacturing of the Aero-Lift and all its components was also geographically centralized in Wisconsin, allowing for more control over the entire manufacturing process. “We’re excited about these [...]
AirLife Denver wins AAMS Air Medical Program of the Year
Source: AirLife Denver, 11-Oct-10
Each year, several hundred air medical programs operate internationally in life-saving efforts for their surrounding communities. Thousands of emergency medical professionals, pilots, communication specialists and administrative staff work together on a daily basis to serve their patients – rural and urban, all sizes and ages, any physical malady imagineable – to keep them safe and [...]
27,000 hour pilot talks about crash on Pike’s Peak
Source: KKTV, 25-Sep-10
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed on Pikes Peak is still recovering. It was a dramatic crash. and now for the first time since the accident the pilot is talking on camera about what happened. See also HeliHub.com accident page here
Fort Carson one of two finalists for new 2,700 strong helicopter brigade
Source: The Gazette, 13-Sep-10
The Army has told Colorado congressional offices that Fort Carson is one of two finalists to house a 2,700-soldier aviation brigade. Fort Carson is competing with Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Wash.
Colorado Springs Sells 2nd Police OH-58
Source: KKTV, 25-Mar-10
A bidder from North Dakota has purchased a Colorado Springs Police helicopter that was auctioned off on-line after the city came up short of funds to keep the police choppers in the air.
Front Range Helicopters to add two new 300Cs to their training fleet in 2010
Source: Front Range Helicopters, 27-Feb-10
Front Range Helicopters and partner company Arial Resourses will take delivery of one of two new Schweizer 300C helicopters in June of 2010. The second aircraft will arrive in October 2010. The purchase will round out FRH’s training piston fleet to a total of five 300C’s. FRH has seen good growth in the last quarter [...]
Colorado Springs Police OH-58 sold to Wyomning for $170K
23-Feb-10
Colorado Springs Police OH-58 sold to Wyomning for $170K
Heli-Support acquired by BC ‘s Heli-One, looking to hire
Source: Coloradoan, 13-Feb-10
The acquisition of the Fort Collins’ company provides Heli-One, based in Delta, British Columbia, a new U.S. base
Human error cited in Army helicopter crash in Colorado
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 29-Jan-10
HeliHub.com report on this 19-Aug-09 accident is here
Silverton Mountain to use 15,000 acres of public land for helicopter skiing
Source: Denver Post, 12-Jan-10
Silverton Mountain has acquired a permit to use 15,000 acres of public land for helicopter skiing. Owner Aaron Brill bought the permit from Telluride-based Helitrax
‘Grounded’ police helicopter used in search for police dog
Source: 9News, 11-Jan-10
The helicopter dispatched to find a missing police K-9 on Friday afternoon is not included in this year’s city budget, but Denver Police Chief Gerald Whitman has found a way to keep it in the air.
Colorado Springs decommissions Air Support Unit; Helicopters up for sale
Source: The Gazette, 24-Dec-09
The Colorado Springs Police Department has lost its wings. In a decommissioning ceremony Tuesday, the department bid farewell to its Air Support Unit, one police budget line on a list of many that were cut because of projected city budget shortfalls in 2010
Flight For Life Colorado moves to 24×7 operations from January 3rd
Source: Summit Daily News, 10-Dec-09
Kathy Mayer, director of Flight For Life Colorado, announced that beginning Jan. 3, Flight For Life helicopter coverage from St. Anthony Summit Medical Center mountain base in Frisco will increase to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Vail Valley Medical Center to add helicopter service
Source: Vail Valley Medical Center, 05-Nov-09
The Chief Executive Officer of Vail Valley Medical Center has announced their plan to add helicopter transport service to Eagle County and hospitals in surrounding areas. Helicopter service is scheduled to begin in February 2010 and will be based out of Eagle County Regional Airport.
Williams Exploration donates $250K to St. Mary’s CareFlight
Source: Grand Junction Sentinel, 03-Oct-09
A $250,000 donation from Williams Exploration and Production will help fund St. Mary’s Hospital CareFlight program. The donation will go toward the cost of building a tarmac for the helicopter on top of the addition to the hospital.
Suncrest Aviation expands with new base at Grand Junction, Colorado
Source: NBC11, 01-Oct-09
Suncrest Aviation, a flight school based in Utah that recently expanded its operation to Grand Junction. Co–owner Preston Raban says the need for helicopter pilots won’t go away.
Colorado Army National Guard bids farewell to Hueys
Source: Vail Daily, 09-Sep-09
Only five Hueys remain in the Colorado Army National Guard fleet, but Tuesday the aircraft earned a final salute during a ceremonial fly-by at the High Altitude Army Training Site at the Eagle County Regional Airport.
AS350 owner offers his helicopter and time to Mesa County Sheriff’s Department
Source: http://www.gjsentinel.com/hp/content/news/stories/2009/06/21/0622_2A_helicopter_man.html, 23-Jun-09
TriState CareFlight signs A119 contract with Montrose Memorial Hospital
Source: http://www.montrosepress.com/articles/2009/04/29/news/doc49f7dd2e6e72e740654338.txt, 04-May-09
Unexpected Expenses Put Colorado Springs Police Dept Helicopters Back on Chopping Block
Source: KRDO, 18-Feb-09
