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US proposes competitive leases for offshore wind development for New York and New Jersey

US proposes competitive leases for offshore wind development for New York and New Jersey

14-Jun-2021Source: US Dept Interior

This announcement by the US Dept of the Interior looks good news for the helicopter industry.  Historically, US has done very little in offshore wind farm development, but with this announcement and the Gulf of Mexico statement earlier this week, we are heading in a positive direction. Ed In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of... Read more

Summit Aviation adds new partner for interior refurbishments

Summit Aviation adds new partner for interior refurbishments

11-Jan-2021Source: Summit Aviation

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced that it is now partnered with New Jersey-based Cabin Crafters Inc. (CCI) to support fixed and rotor wing interior refurbishments. Cabin Crafters has specialized in quality aircraft interiors for more than 35 years. As the first Federal Aviation Administration certified repair station specializing in aircraft interiors CCI is... Read more

New Base for MidAtlantic Medevac

New Base for MidAtlantic Medevac

1-Nov-2016Source: HeliHub.com

The grand opening of the new Woodbine Municipal Airport was celebrated this past week, held by Mid-Atlantic Medevac. Medevac has been operating at the airport for five years and is happy to see the new base up and running. The modular office had a yearlong construction until it was operational. The new base holds an... Read more

STARS and NJ State Police sign long-term AW139 training contracts

STARS and NJ State Police sign long-term AW139 training contracts

19-Nov-2015Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland announced today that long term training service contracts have been signed with customers operating AW139 intermediate twin helicopters in the United States and Canada. Signing a five year training contract, helicopter emergency medical services provider STARS, operating three AW139s throughout Western Canada, is extending its agreement with AgustaWestland to provide recurrent training for its... Read more

Metro Aviation starts contract with Cooper University Health Care

Metro Aviation starts contract with Cooper University Health Care

29-Oct-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation will welcome a new operations customer in November.  Metro and Cooper University Health Care are partnering to launch a new air medical service throughout seven counties of southern New Jersey. “Cooper Air Med is a crucial part of Cooper’s emergency medical services continuum,” said Steven E. Ross, MD, FACS, FCCM, Vice Chairman, Department... Read more

HAI President accepts New Jersey Aviation Association Award

HAI President accepts New Jersey Aviation Association Award

22-Oct-2015Source: HAI

HAI President Matt Zuccaro recently accepted the New Jersey Aviation Association’s Excellence in Business Aviation Award for 2015. The award was presented at a ceremony in Princeton, New Jersey, in recognition of Zuccaro’s efforts over his 45 year career to improve safety, efficiency, and public approval for New Jersey helicopter operations as part of his activities as... Read more

Courts OKs Overlook helipad despite city’s objections

Courts OKs Overlook helipad despite city’s objections

13-Aug-2015Source: nj

After a years-long battle, a state appeals court has ruled that Overlook Medical Center can build a rooftop landing pad for helicopters even though the city board of adjustment rejected the plans. See Full Story... Read more

Wings Air Helicopters launches Atlantic City tour JV

Wings Air Helicopters launches Atlantic City tour JV

8-Jul-2015Source: Wings Air Helicopters

The experience begins with a private helicopter flight for two people from New York City (Midtown Manhattan) to Atlantic City International Airport. Travelers will be picked up from the West 30th Street Heliport and land in Atlantic City just an hour later, skipping all traffic. A luxury sedan will be waiting to take the couples... Read more

Gotham Air offers 12-minute Morristown-Manhattan commute

Gotham Air offers 12-minute Morristown-Manhattan commute

29-Apr-2015Source: Gotham Air

Gotham Air, the luxury helicopter travel company offering affordable six-minute flights from Manhattan to JFK and Newark Airports, announces shared charter flights for weekend getaways and daily commuter destinations.  The routes will launch on Thursday, May 21st (Memorial Day Weekend) with reservations beginning today onGothamAir.com and forthcoming on the app. The expansion will include shared charter helicopter flights from Manhattan to The Hamptons... Read more

Global Aerospace changes US underswriting structure

Global Aerospace changes US underswriting structure

19-Feb-2015Source: Global Aerospace

Global Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of aerospace insurance, is pleased to announce the following changes to its U.S. underwriting structure. Effective April 1, 2015, Marilena Sharpell will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Operations and Underwriting Executive. In her new role, Ms. Sharpell will immediately begin realigning U.S. operations while continuing to oversee... Read more

After three S76s, billionaire takes delivery of AW139

After three S76s, billionaire takes delivery of AW139

23-Dec-2014Source: HeliHub.com

MacAndrews & Forbes owner Ronald O Perelman has recently taken delivery of a new corporate AgustaWestland AW139 after a string of three Sikorsky S76s.  Mr Perelman, who built his success on leveraged buy-outs, is most famous for his stake in cosmetics company Revlon, but has stakes in sectors ranging from entertainment to biotechnology and military... Read more

Helipad approval re-affirmed for Overlook Medical Center

Helipad approval re-affirmed for Overlook Medical Center

8-Sep-2014Source: My Fox NY

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has re-affirmed its approval for Atlantic Health System  to construct and operate a restricted use helipad at Overlook Medical Center.  See full story... Read more

EPA grounds helicopter used for pollution checks

EPA grounds helicopter used for pollution checks

6-May-2014Source: Seattle PI

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says budget cuts are forcing it to ground a helicopter that for decades had checked for floating debris and algae blooms along the New Jersey and New York coastline – See full story... Read more

HeliFlite adds AW109 at Newark

HeliFlite adds AW109 at Newark

3-Apr-2014Source: HeliFlite

HeliFlite is adding an Agusta helicopter to its managed fleet. The company now operates a total of 8 aircraft in the region. HeliFlite has recently signed an aircraft management agreement for an Agusta helicopter, increasing the company’s fleet in the region to 8 aircraft — up from just one helicopter in 1998. The Agusta will be... Read more

US Army National Guard Units Make First HeliWagon Purchases

US Army National Guard Units Make First HeliWagon Purchases

25-Feb-2014Source: HeliWagon

HeliWagonTM announced this week that the company has delivered new HeliWagon mobile landing dollies to the New Jersey National Guard and the Maryland National Guard. New Jersey accepted delivery of four units and Maryland accepted delivery of their first HeliWagon. “We saw the Heliwagon demonstrated and it had all of the capabilities we were looking... Read more

State DOT puts Kingwood helistop application on hold

State DOT puts Kingwood helistop application on hold

5-Dec-2013Source: NJ.com

The state Department of Transportation has “€œauthorized construction of a helistop”€, “€œbut it has not yet approved the helistop or granted a license,” said Steve Schapiro, public information officer for the DOT.  See whole story to resolve the contradiction... Read more

Overlook Medical Center moves forward with controversial helipad plan

Overlook Medical Center moves forward with controversial helipad plan

28-Nov-2013Source: NJ.com

Overlook Medical Center has filed an application with the state Department of Transportation seeking approval to build a helipad at the facility.  See full story... Read more

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation restore UH-1

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation restore UH-1

12-Nov-2013Source: Asbury Park Press

Operation Huey Restoration will see UH-1D 64-13732 become a monument at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel.  see full story... Read more

BPTO 2197 gives classic rotor a new lease on life

BPTO 2197 gives classic rotor a new lease on life

6-Nov-2013Source: Air BP

After experiencing less than satisfactory performance from his helicopter engine and gear box oil Jim Miller, owner and operator of New Jersey Chopper, made the switch to Air BP Lubricants’ turbo oil 2197 (BPTO 2197) – and has experienced improved performance and a range of additional benefits. A former aviation advisor to the Continental and... Read more

Agreement limits helicopter tours at Jersey City heliport

Agreement limits helicopter tours at Jersey City heliport

31-Oct-2013Source: NJ.com

Responding to noise and safety concerns about helicopter traffic over the Hudson River, federal lawmakers announced an agreement to limit the number and hours of tourist flights operating out of a heliport on the Jersey City waterfront.  See full story... Read more

NY Jets withdraw helipad application

NY Jets withdraw helipad application

24-Jul-2013Source: NJ.com

The New York Jets withdrew their application for a helipad at their Florham Park training facility Wednesday amid neighbors’ opposition to the project. see full story... Read more

NY Jets Helipad has residents fuming

NY Jets Helipad has residents fuming

16-May-2013Source: CBS New York

The New York Jets have found themselves locked in a fierce battle with their neighbors, as hundreds of residents living near the team’s practice facility are protesting new construction plans for a helipad. (See Full Story)... Read more

Overlook Medical Center Files Appeal of Helipad Decision

Overlook Medical Center Files Appeal of Helipad Decision

9-Apr-2013Source: The Alternative

Representatives of Atlantic Health System and Overlook Medical Center filed a Notice of Appeal of the Union County District Court’s decision supporting denial of variance approvals to construct a neuroscience helipad on the roof of Overlook Medical Center (see full story).... Read more

Overlook Medical Center Files Appeal of Helipad Decision

Overlook Medical Center Files Appeal of Helipad Decision

5-Apr-2013Source: The Alternative Press

Representatives of Atlantic Health System and Overlook Medical Center filed a Notice of Appeal of the Union County District Court’s decision supporting denial of variance approvals to construct a neuroscience helipad on the roof of Overlook Medical Center (see full story).... Read more

Helicopter base construction starts at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Helicopter base construction starts at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

11-Mar-2013Source: Asbury Park Press

The New Jersey National Guard formally began construction of a new helicopter support base  at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. (see full story)... Read more

Honeywell to buy new global HQ in New Jersey

Honeywell to buy new global HQ in New Jersey

27-Feb-2013Source: Honeywell

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement for a new global headquarters in Morris Plains, N.J. The company’s decision is subject to approval of its application with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) for state incentives under the Grow N.J. Assistance Program.  The company expects the move to occur... Read more

Neighbours force hold on New Jersey State Police helipad

Neighbours force hold on New Jersey State Police helipad

15-Feb-2013Source: Barista Net

Bloomfield Township Administrator Ted Ehrenburg reported that state officials had agreed to hold off on including a helipad as part of the construction of new State Police barracks on the Garden State Parkway. (see full story)... Read more

City must pay $38k for police officer helicopter lessons

City must pay $38k for police officer helicopter lessons

3-Jan-2013Source: NJ.com

An arbitrator has ruled against the township in a battle over who should pay for helicopter flying lessons taken by two police officers, but an appeal is already under way, officials said. (see full story)... Read more

Donald Trump to build helistop in Colts Neck

Donald Trump to build helistop in Colts Neck

13-Dec-2012Source: Asbury Park Press

A state appeals court has upheld a decision to grant a restricted helistop license to Donald Trump. (see full story)... Read more

HeliFlite and partners team up to support Sandy relief efforts

HeliFlite and partners team up to support Sandy relief efforts

12-Nov-2012Source: HeliFlite

HeliFlite is airlifting donations collected by the Paul Miller Auto Group to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy including Staten Island, Long Island and the Jersey Shore. Since the storm, the Paul Miller Auto Group has been working tirelessly collecting, organizing and delivering much needed relief supplies across its eight New Jersey dealerships. Via its fleet of helicopters, HeliFlite... Read more

Fifth and final AW139 delivered to New Jersey State Police

Fifth and final AW139 delivered to New Jersey State Police

10-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the New Jersey State Police has today taken delivery of their fifth and final AW139 helicopter under their fleet replacement program. The aircraft were produced at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania production facility. “We are extremely proud to deliver the final AW139 to the New Jersey State Police,”... Read more

AAG establishes helicopter services at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport

AAG establishes helicopter services at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport

30-Apr-2012Source: AAG

Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the east coast’s premier executive helicopter company, has established helicopter operations at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport to provide convenient access to Manhattan from all metro airports. Travel time between Teterboro and Manhattan is less than 10 minutes aboard one of AAG’s Sikorsky S-76® executive aircraft. Associated Aircraft Group is a subsidiary... Read more

Atlantic Ambulance adds third EC135

Atlantic Ambulance adds third EC135

11-Apr-2012Source: Atlantic Health System

Atlantic Ambulance Corporation, a subsidiary of Atlantic Health System, the parent company of Morristown, Overlook and Newton Medical Centers and Goryeb Children’s Hospital, this week launched its third medevac helicopter into the skies above northern New Jersey. The new chopper, Atlantic Air Three, will provide service primarily to the residents of Sussex and Passaic Counties.... Read more

Hackensack University Medical Center welcomes new EC135 “AirMed 1”

Hackensack University Medical Center welcomes new EC135 “AirMed 1”

10-Apr-2012Source: Hackensack UMC

As part of its commitment to strengthening its regional network, Hackensack University Medical Center is pleased to announce that its new helicopter, AirMed1, will become operational as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 5. “We are thrilled to welcome AirMed1 to HackensackUMC,” said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer of HackensackUMC. “Our medical center... Read more

New Jersey State Police auction five S76Bs

New Jersey State Police auction five S76Bs

6-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

As New Jersey State Police take delivery of their new fleet of AW139s, their retiring fleet of S76Bs are up for auction.  Rightly or wrongly, they have chosen to sell all five S76Bs as one lot.  All are EMS configured with dual litter capability, four attendant/cabin seats, suction system, LOX, shore power, plug-type sliding cabin... Read more

NJ State Police ready for third AW139

NJ State Police ready for third AW139

21-Sep-2011

On 7th September, an AW139 was marked on FAA files as being owned by the State of New Jersey – N303YS, serial 41260 from the Pennsylvania production line.  Two... Read more

Eastern Region Helicopter Council runs job fair this week

Eastern Region Helicopter Council runs job fair this week

20-Sep-2011Source: ERHC

The Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) invites you to attend its Annual Meeting and Job Fair from Sept. 22-25 at the Sheraton of Mahwah Hotel, in Mahwah, N.J. One of the highlights of this year’s annual meeting will be a presentation from Mitchell Moss of the Rudin Center for Transportation, outlining the results of a “Heliport... Read more

CGAS Atlantic City upgrades to MH-65D Dolphin

CGAS Atlantic City upgrades to MH-65D Dolphin

18-Sep-2011Source: US Coast Guard

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Coast Guard held a ceremony recognizing the enhanced mission capabilities of the MH-65D Dolphin Short Range Recovery Helicopter fleet here Friday. The helicopters have been upgraded with a series of overhauls by replacing obsolete components and unsupportable equipment with modern digital systems. The Dolphin upgrades include digital avionics components, including... Read more

HeliFlite offers exclusive service to Barclays PGA Golf Tournament in Edison NJ

HeliFlite offers exclusive service to Barclays PGA Golf Tournament in Edison NJ

22-Aug-2011Source: HeliFlite

The 2011 Barclays PGA Golf Tournament takes place August 23rd-28th at the prestigious Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey. HeliFlite has approval for a private landing site less than a mile away from the event. Attendees to the tournament arriving by car will use a drop off point or parking, both over 8 miles... Read more

HeliFlite marks 20,000 accident-free hours

HeliFlite marks 20,000 accident-free hours

7-Jun-2011Source: HeliFlite

Founded in 1998, HeliFlite is a full service helicopter operator offering on demand charter, a 25-hour HeliCard, fractional ownership and aircraft management services. HeliFlite’s outstanding safety record has been recognized by ARGUS International who has awarded HeliFlite “Platinum” status as well as Wyvern who has audited the company seven times and recommends HeliFlite as a... Read more

Proposed helipad in Evesham stirring up New Jersey community

Proposed helipad in Evesham stirring up New Jersey community

30-May-2011Source: Courier Post

It all started when representatives of Conner Strong & Buckelew approached the township with their plan about a year ago even though Evesham didn’t permit helistops. Weeks later, Evesham’s council adopted a land use ordinance to permit helistops under conditions that align with Conner Strong’s helistop plan... Read more

Boeing CH-47F Chinook contract ensures another year at Millville

Boeing CH-47F Chinook contract ensures another year at Millville

13-May-2011Source: Boeing

Boeing received a $23.7 million contract on May 9 to perform Initial Production Fielding Support modifications on 49 CH-47F Chinook helicopters at the Boeing Millville Modification Center. The contract period extends the current work of modifying Chinook aircraft at the Boeing Millville facility for another year, from May 2011 through April 2012. “This important program... Read more

Boeing expected to stay longer at Millville Airport NJ

Boeing expected to stay longer at Millville Airport NJ

8-May-2011Source: NJ.com

A contract expansion may be in store for Boeing Company’s presence at the Millville Airport.  A contract extending work conducted by the Boeing Company is currently in the works, however, details are not readily available.... Read more

Liberty Helicopters and Analar Corp relocate to HHI Heliport

Liberty Helicopters and Analar Corp relocate to HHI Heliport

28-Apr-2011Source: HHI Heliport

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... Read more

Atlantic Air marks five years and introduces second EC135

Atlantic Air marks five years and introduces second EC135

3-Mar-2011Source: Atlantic Health

Atlantic Ambulance Corporation, a subsidiary of Atlantic Health, the parent company of Morristown Memorial Hospital and Overlook Hospital, is marking half a decade of service with Atlantic Air One, its medevac helicopter based in northern New Jersey, while seeking to duplicate that success with a new, twin helicopter, Atlantic Air Two, in the southern region... Read more

Boeing wins the Joseph P Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium Project Manager Award

Boeing wins the Joseph P Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium Project Manager Award

11-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Sit down.  Take a deep breath.  The US Army’s Joseph P. Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium Project Manager Award is upon us and the winner has been announced!  The award from the US Army Cargo Helicopters Project Office was presented this week at a symposium in Huntsville, Alabama. Boeing’s Aircraft Modificatin Center team based out of... Read more

New guidelines mean faster EMS helicopter responses, at higher price

New guidelines mean faster EMS helicopter responses, at higher price

16-Sep-2010Source: Press of Atlantic City

New state guidelines governing the deployment of air ambulances took effect this month; they allow the closest medevac helicopter to respond to medical emergencies.... Read more

New Jersey approves controversial change to dispatching EMS helicopters

New Jersey approves controversial change to dispatching EMS helicopters

3-Sep-2010Source: NJ.com

Controversial rules for dispatching medical helicopters to the scene of traumatic accidents were modified today, resolving for now a longstanding dispute between the state service and the private companies seeking to compete with it.... Read more

Boeing’s Chinook Modification Center runs on schedule

Boeing’s Chinook Modification Center runs on schedule

11-Aug-2010Source: NJ.com

Modifications are run in 24 day cycles, in which helicopters are delivered, the parts are removed, modifications are made, parts are re-installed and the aircraft are shipped back to the customer.... Read more

NY&NJ Port Authority grounds its helicopter fleet over costs

NY&NJ Port Authority grounds its helicopter fleet over costs

20-Jul-2010Source: NY Daily News

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey grounded its helicopter fleet Thursday, admitting that the $3.7 million it spends every year on security flyovers is a waste of money in tough times.... Read more

MONOC’s takes delivery of new EC135

MONOC’s takes delivery of new EC135

24-Jun-2010Source: MONOC

MONOC Mobile Health Services is pleased to announce that they have just taken receipt of their new MedEvac helicopter. The helicopter is a new Eurocopter EC135 specially outfitted for medical missions. The helicopter used by MONOC is flown by experienced pilots with over 3,000 hours of flight time. The medical team is staffed by a... Read more

Overlook Hospital’s helipad application declined

Overlook Hospital’s helipad application declined

22-Jun-2010Source: NJ.com

Chairman George MacLean expressed strong views that the applicant had not made a compelling argument regarding the lives that would actually be saved... Read more

Camden man arrested for shining laser pointer at New Jersey ANG helicopter

Camden man arrested for shining laser pointer at New Jersey ANG helicopter

15-Apr-2010Source: Philadelphia Enquirer

New Jersey Air National Guard helicopter pilots have helped Camden police with day and nighttime patrols for the last eight months or so on a “routine basis,” Police Chief Scott Thomson said Tuesday night.... Read more

Millville airport gets boost from Boeing

Millville airport gets boost from Boeing

9-Apr-2010Source: Courier Post

Boeing began its search in October and decided to move into the former Millville Jet Center site at the airport before Thanksgiving. The company began modifying CH-47 F Chinook helicopters for the Army in January, and delivered its first one this week... Read more

HeliFlite Shares Receives Prestigious Argus Platinum Rating

HeliFlite Shares Receives Prestigious Argus Platinum Rating

17-Mar-2010Source: HeliFlite Shares

HeliFlite is honored to announce that it has received the prestigious ARGUS Platinum rating by ARGUS International, Inc., the worldwide leader in performing on-site safety audits for corporate flight departments, charter operators, and commercial airlines. “ARGUS is pleased to include HeliFlite Shares on the exclusive list of ARGUS Platinum rated charter operators,” stated Joe Moeggenberg,... Read more

Kenilworth Planning Board approved helicopter pad at Merck site

Kenilworth Planning Board approved helicopter pad at Merck site

30-Jan-2010Source: Cranford Chronicle

The Kenilworth Planning Board approved an application by Merck & Co. to install a helicopter landing pad on top of a seven story parking garage on the site.... Read more

MONOC moves from PHI Air Medical to Med-Trans Corp

MONOC moves from PHI Air Medical to Med-Trans Corp

21-Dec-2009Source: Ashbury Park Press

The agreement was signed between the Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corp. and the Dallas-based Med-Trans Corporation, said Vincent Robbins, chief executive officer of MONOC.... Read more

MONOC to announce new operator after signing contract next week

MONOC to announce new operator after signing contract next week

9-Dec-2009Source: Asbury Park Press

Air ambulance services will continue to be provided by the helicopter MONOC 1 as negotiations with a new aircraft operator are finalized, said Vincent Robbins, president and chief operating officer of Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corp.... Read more

Linden Municipal Airport operator challenges heliport plans in Kearny

Linden Municipal Airport operator challenges heliport plans in Kearny

11-Oct-2009Source: NJ.com

A lawsuit filed by the operator of Linden Municipal Airport is taking aim at what the operator believes represents a threat to private helicopter travel in the metropolitan area.... Read more

PHI Air Medical decline to renew MONOC air ambulance contract

PHI Air Medical decline to renew MONOC air ambulance contract

6-Oct-2009Source: Asbury Park Press

PHI, based in Louisiana, declined to renew its contract with MONOC and issued its required 60-day notice Thursday... Read more

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