17-Dec-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), and By Kids For Kids Co., an organization that inspires kids to become successful inventors, today awarded an Indiana teenager the Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award for his conceptual design of a circular-shaped medical evacuation helicopter. Ethan Chu , 16, from South Bend, Ind., received a trophy and a $1,000 scholarship... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that it was among the winners in the second New Verst awards, an annual contest organized by Gudok newspaper and Pult Upravleniya magazine to recognize the best annual reports and websites among companies in the transport sector.... Read more
11-Dec-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Three Marines and one Sailor of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit were among a group of service members recognized for their community serivce by the United States Consul General, Naha, here, Dec. 5. Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Adams, a CH-46E mechanic for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, and native of Covington, Ga.;... Read more
11-Dec-2012Source: CPI Aero
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE Amex: CVU) announced today that Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has awarded CPI Aero its Supplier Gold status. UTC’s Supplier Gold program recognizes superior performance in quality, delivery, lean manufacturing and customer satisfaction. CPI Aero has manufactured complex structural assemblies for various models... Read more
10-Dec-2012Source: Deaconess Hospital
The Evansville, Indiana, Air Evac Lifeteam base has been selected as the company’s 2012 National Community Service Base of the Year. The Community Service Base of the Year Award is presented to the base in the Air Evac Lifeteam system that has shown outstanding community service in its market area. Lonnie Dardeen, program director for... Read more
6-Dec-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that its companies won a number of awards at the inaugural Aviation Builder of the Year competition in Moscow on December 5. Winners included Rosvertol, which manufactures the Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopter [photo] and the super-heavy Mi-26, and was... Read more
5-Dec-2012Source: Lord Corp
LORD Corporation, a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control, has announced the first recipient of the Distributor of the Year Award for its Aerospace & Defense Business Unit. Announced during the second annual LORD Corporation Aerospace & Defense Global Distribution Sales Meeting in Cary, N.C. on Oct. 3-4, Derco Aerospace was... Read more
4-Dec-2012Source: STAT MedEvac
The 2012 Pennsylvania State EMS Awards were held on Monday, November 19 at the Radisson Harrisburg Hotel and Conference Center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. These annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding community service as part of Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system. The awards ceremony is presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau... Read more
15-Nov-2012Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received Aviation Week & Space Technology Program Excellence Awards for three programs: the Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support System (RTCASS), the 702 Medium Power (MP) commercial satellite and, with Bell Helicopter, the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor. “These programs represent the ‘best of the best’ for their commitment to quality, execution and affordability,... Read more
13-Nov-2012Source: Bond Air Services
Bond Air Services is delighted to congratulate the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) on winning an Air Ambulance Team Award from the Ambulance Service Institute. The award, presented at a ceremony in London earlier today, recognised MAAC’s exemplary response to an incident in Lucton, Herefordshire in February this year, when all three Midlands Air Ambulance... Read more
13-Nov-2012Source: OPB
An Oregon helicopter pilot who rescued a firefighter from the Pole Creek Fire this summer says he feared for his job after the incident. But a new Forest Service review commends both men for their quick thinking and decisive actions. (see full story) File photo... Read more
12-Nov-2012Source: Rega
[electronic translation] On the occasion of the Swiss Leadership Forum, the Swiss Air-Rescue, Rega was yesterday honored Thursday evening with the Swiss Leader Award. The Zurich Economic Forum acknowledges with this annual award conferred special achievements in the field of leadership. “The sustainability of the action and the high quality standard of the shelf were... Read more
12-Nov-2012Source: LifeFlight of Maine
LifeFlight Medical Director, Dr. Norm Dinerman, was awarded the Air Medical Physician Association’s Medical Director of the Year at the annual membership meeting in Seattle in October. This award recognizes a physician who has made outstanding contributions to his or her air medical program. The recipient of the award provides guidance and supervision for the... Read more
5-Nov-2012Source: STAT MedEvac
John Lovett (center of photo), Clinical Director for STAT MedEvac, recently received the STARS of Life Award at The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania (AAP) Leadership Conference. John was recognized as a quintessential leader in quality assurance and patient/provider safety. His work integrating into STAT MedEvac the concepts and philosophy of Just Culture was recognized, as was his work with... Read more
4-Nov-2012Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute to Excellence Awards dinner is the premier event of HELI-EXPO®. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards, to be celebrated Wed., March 6... Read more
2-Nov-2012Source: Night Vision Awards
The Night Vision Awards selection committee presented its final Night Vision Awards for 2012 at the Air Medical Transport Conference held in Seattle, Washington. “We had a great year for the Night Vision Awards,” said ASU Marketing Director Hannah Gordon. “We had representatives from the Irish Air Corps that came to the show to be... Read more
2-Nov-2012Source: GAPAN
At a ceremony in London, U.K., Canadian Forces Search and Rescue personnel received the Award of Gallantry from the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators for their heroic actions in saving the lives of two Inuit hunters stranded in icy waters near Igloolik, Nunavut, on October 27, 2011. “This award highlights the exemplary skill,... Read more
29-Oct-2012Source: Clark School
The innovator behind the rotor blade technology used on the fastest helicopter produced will be inducted into the A. James Clark School of Engineering‘s Innovation Hall of Fame at the University of Maryland, College Park, on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Ashish Bagai, a Clark School aerospace engineering alumnus, is an aerodynamicist. He was principal engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft... Read more
24-Oct-2012Source: Hillsboro Aviation
Hillsboro Aviation was named to Victory Media’s coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. “Inclusion on... Read more
24-Oct-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is proud to announce that MedFlight of Ohio has won the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award, topping the list of a record 25 nominees. MedFlight representatives were presented with the award and a $10,000 check by Anthony DiNota, American Eurocopter Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Support, during the AMTC Community... Read more
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
17-Oct-2012Source: Director of Maintenance
Cliff Johnson, the regional maintenance manager for HAI member Air Evac Lifeteam, was recognized in the current issue of Director of Maintenance magazine as the Maintenance Manager of the Year. Johnson manages 28 maintenance facilities across four states... Read more
17-Oct-2012Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute to Excellence Awards dinner is the premier event of HELI-EXPO®. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards, to be celebrated Wed., March 6... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: Coast Guard Foundation
The Coast Guard Foundation is proud to announce that the 2012 Coast Guard Foundation Award for Heroism will be presented to Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, for its rescue of the crews of the fishing vessels Heritage and Kimberly. The award will be presented at the 32nd Annual Salute to the Coast Guard in New... Read more
7-Oct-2012Source: UK MoD
An RAF Chinook helicopter captain has been honoured for his ‘outstanding bravery and airmanship’ evacuating battlefield casualties while under heavy fire during a mission in southern Afghanistan. Flight Lieutenant Gerald Wyatt, known as ‘Gez’, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his actions in last week’s Operational Honours and Awards List. His citation... Read more
7-Oct-2012Source: Life Flight Network
Life Flight Network (LFN), a not-for-profit air medical transport service with headquarters in Aurora, Oregon, was honored as the Best Nonprofit to Work For in Oregon (large category) by Oregon Business magazine at an awards banquet in downtown Portland late last week. The statewide publication’s 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon project celebrates... Read more
5-Oct-2012Source: Night Vision Awards
The Night Vision Awards selection committee are now taking nominations for the 2012 Night Vision Awards Show to be held in Seattle at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). Awards will be presented to recipients on Tuesday, October 23rd at an awards dinner from 6:30-7:45p.m. at the Seattle Convention Center. “The last awards we held... Read more
4-Oct-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a treacherous nighttime icy Arctic sea rescue of two hunters by a Canadian Forces Search and Rescue team has been selected as the winner of the 2012 Cormorant Trophy for Helicopter Rescue. This year’s awarding of the Cormorant Trophy for the October 27, 2011 rescue serves... Read more
26-Sep-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), and its exhibit partner Global Experience Specialists (GES) were recognized at the American Business Awards (ABA) for Bell Helicopter’s “Bell 525 Relentless†launch with a Gold Stevie® Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year in the Aerospace and Defense category. The award was presented at the 10th annual ABA new product... Read more
19-Sep-2012Source: Saker Aviation Services
Saker Aviation Services, Inc. (SKAS), an aviation services company specializing in ground-based services to the general aviation marketplace, announced today that it had been named as the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) Heliport of the Year at that organization’s annual meeting this past weekend. “We are extremely honored to accept the Heliport of the Year... Read more
18-Sep-2012Source: UTair
Slon.ru has published its third annual list of the best performing CEO’s of Russian companies listed on the Russian Stock Exchange. The main criterion for the ranking consists of the growth of company share value from the time of the previous ranking evaluations. As ranking organization leaders have remarked, the Russian stock index as a whole fell... Read more
18-Sep-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced 18 employee winners of the 2012 Lawrence D. Bell Pioneer Award for innovation leadership. With this recognition, four Bell Helicopter teams will advance to the final stage of the Textron competition for the Chairman’s Award for Innovation. The Chairman’s Award honors employees whose exemplary innovations have led... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been named number one in product support in Aviation International News’ 2012 Product Support Survey for the seventh consecutive year. Bell Helicopter topped the scores in nine of 10 categories surveyed and strengthened its position by 4% from 2011. Consistently named the industry leader in customer... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced that it has appointed the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Blue Ribbon Committee. This committee will evaluate the applications and determine the winner of the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety award. This prestigious award, established by American Eurocopter in 2006, was created with the purpose of promoting a higher level of... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute to Excellence Awards dinner is the premier event of HELI-EXPO®. Nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held on Wed., March 6 during... Read more
21-Aug-2012Source: Wales Air Ambulance
This year a Wales Air Ambulance crew received the prestigious Gail Williams’ Award for their efforts in the Glyn-Neath mine rescue. The winners, put forward by Wales Air Ambulance Operations Manager Jason Williams for their clinical excellence in attending the mine collapse, were the Swansea based crew of HEMS paramedics Chris Connor and Jason Hughes... Read more
25-Jul-2012Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Tammy Enright, was honored at a recent celebration for being named one the “40 Most Influential People Under the age of 40†in North Dakota by the North Dakota Business Watch Magazine. “We are very proud of Tammy for winning this prestigious award,†said President and CEO of Spectrum Aeromed Dean Atchison. “She is responsible... Read more
24-Jul-2012Source: Multiflight
Multiflight Charter is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Platinum Rating by the global leader in aviation safety, ARGUS International, Inc. The Platinum Rating is the highest level of ARGUS Ratings for commercial air charter operators representing a positive safety culture, adherence to industry best practices, and qualified and trained operations and... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: AHS
AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society  announced today the winner of the Society’s prestigious Best Paper Award. The Alfred Gessow Award is given each year for the best technical paper at the AHS Annual Forum. The award consists of a plaque and transportation for one author to the European Rotorcraft Forum (ERF). This year’s winner... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: HAI
Nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held on Wed., March 6 during HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev., are now being accepted! For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: Sikorsky
Aviation Week’s Overhaul & Maintenance Magazine has presented its prestigious 2012 MRO of the Year Award for military center of excellence to Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS). SAS, which received the award at the recent MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition in Dallas, Texas, is the worldwide aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Business Council of Alabama
The Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Technology Network announced today that 14 Alabama companies have been named as finalists for the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year Awards. The winners will be announced at a luncheon on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the RSA Activity Center in Montgomery following a keynote presentation by Alabama... Read more
14-Jun-2012Source: NEMSPA
Each year, the National EMS Pilots Association accepts nominations of EMS helicopter or fixed wing pilots from the nationwide air medical transport community for recognition as the NEMSPA EMS Pilot of the Year. If you know of a pilot who stands out in terms of professional achievement and contributions to the safety and excellence of... Read more
13-Jun-2012Source: HAI
The nominations process for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held during HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev., opens Mon., July 2, 2012, so start thinking now about who you believe should be honored in 2013 for their contributions to the international rotorcraft community. For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized... Read more
12-Jun-2012Source: STAT MedEvac
STAT MedEvac, one of the largest air ambulance services in Pennsylvania, recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award Certificate of Excellence. This award honors employers and aviation maintenance technicians who take a proactive role in safety training.  “The Diamond award is the highest award of its type and recognizes training that exceeds federal requirements,â€... Read more
1-Jun-2012Source: MedEvac Foundation International
Jonathan Godfrey, RN, CMTE, has been named as 2012 SMTA Scholarship winner. Godfrey won this award because of his own mission to make the medical transport community safer through education, awareness, and the encouragement of personal vigilance. Godfrey is the Safety Officer/Representative for the Children’s National Medical Center Transport Team in Washington, DC. He implemented... Read more
25-May-2012Source: Hawkes Bay Today
A Lowe Corporation rescue helicopter crew from Hawke’s Bay has won the NZSAR Gold Award for the most significant contribution to search and rescue in 2011 following a harrowing rescue off Cape Kidnappers. (see full story)... Read more
23-May-2012Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) are accepting nominations for the Night Vision Awards to be presented at the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Annual Trade Show and Convention in July 11-14 in Reno, Nevada. Nominations will be accepted until June 18, 2012. The night vision awards were created to acknowledge companies that use night vision systems... Read more
21-May-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the second of the Bell Helicopter “Heroes of Aviation” Series which pays tribute to the men and women who preserve freedom and save lives while using Bell Helicopters. “On behalf of the 11,000 men and women of Bell Helicopter, I am proud to dedicate this painting... Read more
14-May-2012Source: Saffron Walden Reporter
ESSEX & Herts Air Ambulance Trust Critical Care Paramedic Laurie Phillipson was surprised this morning live on ITV’s Daybreak by Dr Hilary who presented him with a Health Heroes Award. (see full story)... Read more
10-May-2012Source: Component Control
The ATE&M Awards 2012 were celebrated at a sparkling ceremony in Covent Garden, London, on May 2. MRO and Logistics Software provider, Component Control, celebrated success winning the ‘Best IT Software Provider’ category, beating some of the software industry’s best known names to the title. The awards are entirely democratic, and with several thousand votes... Read more
3-May-2012Source: Eurocopter
The American Helicopter Society (AHS) International today awarded its annual recognition for helicopter technology improvement to Eurocopter’s team that developed its X3 hybrid demonstrator aircraft, which Eurocopter announced will be presented to both civil and military customers during a United States tour this summer. Presented at AHS’ 68th Annual Forum in Fort Worth, Texas, the... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: NEHC
A just-published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that trauma patients transported to level 1 or level 2 trauma centers have better rates of survival when transported by helicopter than by ground ambulance. That’s not really news to members of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART), which has been saving lives for nearly... Read more
25-Apr-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced the certification of the Cherokee Nation Industries’ facility in Stilwell, Okla., as a UTC Supplier Gold site. Cherokee Nation Industries becomes the 15th Sikorsky supplier to achieve this milestone for superior operational performance. The Supply Management Council for UTC granted the certification to... Read more
24-Apr-2012Source: Helicopter Support
Helicopter Support, Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, today announced that its Services Division has earned the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Diamond Certificate of Excellence award for the sixth consecutive year. This coveted award is given to employers with 100 percent employee participation in an FAA-approved aviation maintenance training program. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is... Read more
22-Apr-2012Source: US Army
Two Air Force helicopter pilots who braved enemy fire to rescue wounded soldiers from battlefields in Afghanistan were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor on Friday. The medals were awarded to Capt. Marcus Maris, 37, of Raleigh, N.C., and Capt. Christopher Palmer, 31, of Cincinnati, at a Kirtland Air Force Base ceremony. Maris earned... Read more
16-Apr-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Capt. Phillip A. Wiktor, a UH-1Y Huey pilot and the hazardous materials officer-in-charge with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 and a Rochester, Minn., native, received the 2011 Marine Corps Ground Safety Officer of the Year Award at the 26th Executive Force Preservation Board in Washington, D.C., March 28. Wiktor was awarded for his efforts... Read more
16-Apr-2012Source: INAER
José Luis GarcÃa MartÃn, an INAER helicopter captain, has been awarded the Gold Medal for Civil Protection by the “Generalitat Valenciana†(Valencia Regional government) at the 11th Conference on Public Safety and Emergencies, for his complete dedication for more than 20 years to the emergency and civil protection services. SerafÃn Castellano, the Valencia Regional Government... Read more
12-Apr-2012Source: US Air Force
With chaos erupting around him, rounds narrowly missing his aircraft, frantic crew members barking directions and a pair of wounded troops waiting for salvation in a sequestered landing zone below, then-Capt. Charles McMullen did what he was trained to do — adapt, lead and overcome. McMullen, a rescue pilot deployed to Afghanistan from the 41st... Read more
11-Apr-2012Source: US Navy
The Naval Test Wing Pacific commander presented Air Medals to members of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 for a recent search and rescue (SAR) mission in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains during a ceremony April 2 at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake. The rescue mission was significant because at 11,300... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: HAI
HAI’s 2012 Salute to Excellence Awards video is now available to view online. For more than 50 years HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute to Excellence Awards dinner is the premier event of HELI-EXPO®. Winners of the 2012 series were... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, extends congratulations to the members of Royal Canadian Air Force 442 Squadron at CFB Comox, on winning the SAR Award for Operational Rescue Excellence at the 2012 Shephard’s Search and Rescue Conference in Dublin. “The crew of Royal Canadian Air Force Cormorant, call sign “Rescue 907†of 442 Squadron were the... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Transport Canada
Transport Canada proudly celebrated air transportation safety in Canada by announcing the winner of the 2012 Aviation Safety Award. This year, the award was presented to the Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC) Safety & Quality Summit. “The CHC Safety & Quality Summit provides a valuable opportunity for those working in the field of aviation to come... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: AHS
Philip J. Dunford, the Chair of the Board of AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society announced the recipients of the Society’s 2012 awards program. This prestigious program was initiated in 1944 and over the years has paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of the vertical flight industry. Each year we recognize new individuals who further... Read more
20-Mar-2012Source: Busco News
C&A Tool in Churubusco was recently awarded the Bell Premier Supplier Award.  Bell awards this annually in recognition of suppliers with superior business processes and world class quality standards (see full story)... Read more
20-Mar-2012Source: HAI
Attention All Smooth Operators! Did you fly accident free in 2011? HAI’s Operator Safety Award recognizes operators who concluded 2011 accident-free. HAI provides an engraved commemorative plaque and medallion at no cost to first-time recipients who qualify. Members who previously received an Operator Safety Award and submit an application affirming they had no accidents will... Read more
19-Mar-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter has again come out on top in the Randstad Award survey, after being voted France’s most attractive employer across all sectors for the second year running. A leader in its domain for more than 10 years, Eurocopter was also at the top of the list for the third time in the capital goods industrial... Read more
19-Mar-2012Source: UTair
A UTair Aviation Mi-8 helicopter crew from the airline’s international division has been awarded the Igor Sikorsky ‘Glory of Perfection’ Prize for Humanitarian Services from the International Helicopter Association. For exceptional services rendered while assisting the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2009, Commander Sergey Ignatyev received the honor on behalf... Read more
18-Mar-2012Source: Eurocopter Canada
Eurocopter Canada presents the first “Innovation in Safety†award to Mr. Geoff Goodyear, President and Chief Operating Officer, Universal Helicopters Newfoundland Limited (UHNL). Committee members have selected an outstanding individual in Mr. Geoff Goodyear who personifies what Eurocopter Canada’s Innovation in Safety Award is all about. Active in the industry for over 33 years, Geoff... Read more
15-Mar-2012Source: Bristow Group
Employees in Bristow’s operations in the U.S. and U.K. have been recognized recently for their leadership in safety by industry and government organizations. Captain Jay Slagle from Bristow’s North American business unit was awarded the Helicopter Association International 2012 Salute to Excellence Award of Pilot of the Year. The Association’s awards honor those who maintain... Read more
7-Mar-2012Source: Maverick Helicopters
Maverick Helicopters, a leader in the Las Vegas air excursion industry, recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) most prestigious honor for maintenance, the Award of Excellence “Diamond Award.†This achievement signifies the company’s ongoing dedication to maintenance training and aircraft safety. The FAA’s Award of Excellence was created to honor aviation organizations and their... Read more
29-Feb-2012Source: HAI
To recognize the safe operation of helicopters by its Regular members, HAI provides the “Operator Safety Award” to operators who have not had an accident for the just-concluded year of 2011. Information provided in the Helicopter Operating Statistics (Part 2) will be used to determine eligibility for the Operator Safety Award. Plaques will be engraved... Read more
22-Feb-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has named its 2012 Platinum-level Customer Service Facilities (CSFs). These 11 independently-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers are the top performers of the Bell Helicopter industry-leading worldwide customer support and services network. “Bell Helicopter is consistently recognized as a leader in customer support throughout the industry,”... Read more
15-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com, a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) was awarded the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network ‘Total Quality’ award at the Rolls-Royce event held on February 11 at Heli Expo 2012. Steve Walford, vice-president of... Read more
15-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com, a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) was awarded the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network ‘Program Investment’ award at the Rolls-Royce event held on February 11 at HeliExpo 2012. “Over the past several years,... Read more
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