26-Jan-2011Source: Marine Institute
The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland today announced a $2.4 million donation by Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC) towards the installation of new, state-of-the art simulation training equipment at the Institute’s Offshore Safety and Survival Centre (OSSC) in Foxtrap, NL. “A commitment to safety is something we value and... Read more
25-Jan-2011Source: CHC
When it comes to safety, where does corporate responsibility end and personal accountability begin? It’s a question that aviation companies around the world struggle with daily. It’s also the theme of one of the world’s largest aviation safety conference, being held March 28-30 in Vancouver, BC. “Because aviation is so highly regulated, most companies live... Read more
20-Jan-2011Source: Peterborough Examiner
The City of Kawartha Lakes is planning to make a case to the province that moving the air ambulance ORNGE from Toronto Island to Hamilton makes no geographic sense. Earlier this week, he had suggested that putting the service in Peterborough or Oshawa made much more sense.... Read more
20-Jan-2011Source: Winnipeg Free Press
Rod Gantefoer, the provincial member of the legislature who is in charge of getting the STARS program going, says it won’t be up and running until the fall of 2012.... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: STARS
Teck Resources’ logo was unveiled today on a STARS helicopter in recognition of Teck reaching a $500,000 donation milestone. Boyd Payne, Teck’s Senior Vice President, Coal, and Dr. Greg Powell, STARS President and CEO, took part in the event alongside STARS crew members. “Teck is proud to support STARS in its mission to provide critical... Read more
16-Jan-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been awarded a 10-year, $640M (CAN) support services contract for the Canadian Forces CH146 Griffon fleet. This contract, known as the CH146 Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) contract includes aspects of management services, engineering and technical publications, aircraft maintenance services and spare and consumable parts. The... Read more
16-Jan-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (the “Group”) (TSX: CHL.A and CHL.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared monthly dividends of $0.091875 per Common Share and Variable Voting Shares, payable on each of February 15, 2011, March 15, 2011 and April 15, 2011 to holders of record at the close of business January 31,... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: STARS
The 18th annual STARS Lottery officially launches today with 3,200 prizes worth over $5.1 million. The STARS Lottery is the single largest source of funding to keep STARS in the sky. “Last year’s STARS Lottery sold out generating over $10 million,†says Dr. Greg Powell, President and CEO of STARS. “Every individual who purchases a... Read more
12-Jan-2011Source: Ornge
The Ornge Foundation is pleased to receive a donation of over $343,000 from Pilatus, the world’s leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft. This generous donation will be used in Ornge’s Academy of Transport Medicine (ATM) to support the simulation program. The ATM was established in 2007 and provides paramedical education programs based on an innovative... Read more
11-Jan-2011Source: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will hold a news conference for the media on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 to make public the final TSB investigation report (A09A0016) into the crash of a Cougar Helicopters Sikorsky S-92A off the coast of Newfoundland on March 12, 2009. This will be held at the Delta St.... Read more
7-Jan-2011Source: CBC
Flight crews reported the beam coming from southwest Calgary in an area near the Home Depot at the Shawnessy Shopping Centre. Calgary police, with the support of the HAWCS helicopter, moved into the area but couldn’t find the offender, they said.... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (CHL.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today the closing of the conversion of the Fund from an income trust to a dividend paying corporation by way of plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) as further described in the Fund’s management information circular dated May 13, 2010. The completion of the Arrangement resulted in the... Read more
4-Jan-2011
Running up on the ground after maintenance and helicopter ended up on its port side. No passengers on board... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: NUPGE
In October, Local 505 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/NUPGE) filed a complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) alleging discrimination, intimidation and targeting of union activists at Ornge, formerly Ontario Air Ambulance. “We are pleased to announce that the complaint has now been withdrawn by the union prior to a formal... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: Great Slave Helicopters
Dehcho Regional Helicopters is pleased to announce that its ownership group has grown to include the business arm of Liidlii Kue First Nation (LKFN) of Fort Simpson, the largest First Nation in the region. “This is a very satisfying milestone for our partnership,†said JoAnne Deneron, Dehcho Regional Helicopters President. “We have always been 100... Read more
21-Dec-2010
MISSISSAUGA (Dec. 20) – Ornge, a world leader in transport medicine, reached a major milestone in its five year history today, as the organization transported its 100,000th patient. All aspects of air ambulance services were divested by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in January 2006 and since became Ornge. Ornge, a not-for-profit organization,... Read more
20-Dec-2010
The Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, bound for St. John’s, was about 150 metres in the air when the unusual vibration was noticed by the pilots. They aborted the flight.... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
Located in remote Northwestern region of British Columbia, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing has long been renowned for providing some of the deepest, most reliable snowpack in the world. In addition to offering over 2,300 square miles (1.8m acres) of vast and varied ski terrain via helicopter, they have just announced the opening of a new catskiing... Read more
15-Dec-2010
The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today attended the sod turning ceremony for the construction of a new hangar to house 15 CF-147F Chinook helicopters at CFB Petawawa. Accompanying Parliamentary Secretary Hawn at the event was Cheryl Gallant,... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today that it will invest more than $1 billion in research and development over the next five years to develop the next generation of high-performance aircraft engines. The investment includes a $300 million repayable contribution from the Government of Canada under the Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative (SADI) program.... Read more
14-Dec-2010Source: C-NLOPB
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) announced today early steps in an implementation strategy for the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry Phase I Report Recommendations. The report contains 29 recommendations. The C-NLOPB completed its review and accepts 27 of the 29 recommendations in full. Recommendation 12, which calls for an on-going ban on night... Read more
13-Dec-2010Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter is pleased to announce that: Registration for the 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit is now open! To address the core issue of many aviation incidents and accidents, this year’s theme is “Corporate Responsibility vs. Personal Accountability: Two Sides of the Same Coin.†The Summit is taking place in downtown Vancouver at the... Read more
13-Dec-2010Source: Canadian Armed Forces
Media are invited to attend a ground breaking ceremony with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Laurie Hawn, and Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant for the new CH-147 Chinook Helicopter hangar. Where:Â Â Â Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario When:Â Â Â Monday December 13, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. What:Â Â Â Media planning to attend are required... Read more
11-Dec-2010Source: Columbus Dispatch
The pilot of the 12-year-old 500E sold last year to Versatile Helicopters, of Chemainus, British Columbia, was forced to make an emergency landing following engine failure, the company said in court papers filed yesterday in U.S. District Court.... Read more
11-Dec-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
MONTREAL, December 10, 2010 – Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (CHL.UN) (the “Fundâ€) confirmed today its intention to complete on December 31, 2010, the conversion of the Fund from an income trust to a dividend paying corporation (the “Arrangementâ€) as further described in the Fund’s management information circular dated May 13, 2010. The completion of the... Read more
10-Dec-2010Source: Eagle Pass Heliskiing
Eagle Pass Heliskiing announces a NEW executive management team and a new kind of heli-ski experience. The company offers the world’s best heli-ski destination experience – snow, terrain, service and quality in a safe and socially responsible manner. Eagle Pass offers boutique small group heliskiing as well as an ultra-luxurious private group heli-skiing option. The... Read more
10-Dec-2010Source: TLH Heliskiing
TLH Heliskiing is ready to re-open for the winter heli-ski season this December 31st, complete with multi-million dollar renovations to the base lodge at Tyax Wilderness Resort . Gold Bridge, British Columbia, December 7, 2010 – TLH Heliskiing will open for the 2010/2011 winter heli-ski season this December 31st, 2010 with a New Years Eve... Read more
10-Dec-2010Source: Eurocopter Canada
Fort Erie, ON — Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) delivered the 600th helicopter today for the Canadian market to Héli-Inter Inc., a major helicopter charter company headquartered in St- Hubert, Quebec. The powerful Eurocopter AS350 B3 light helicopter will be flown primarily in Northern Quebec, supporting mineral exploration and development programs. “We are delighted to reach... Read more
9-Dec-2010Source: Van Horn Aviation
TEMPE, Ariz., December 8, 2010 – Composite tail rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) recently added two Canadian companies as authorized dealers for its composite tail rotor blades. AOG Heli Services (www.aogheliservices.com) based at Norman Rogers Airport in Kingston, Ontario, and Avialta Helicopter Maintenance Ltd. (www.avialta.com) based at Villeneuve Airport in Edmonton, Alberta, have... Read more
9-Dec-2010
Heavy landing on shoreline and skid splayed out. Three passengers with minor injuries, two others have no injuries.... Read more
8-Dec-2010Source: StandardAero
StandardAero announced today that it has signed Mirabel Heli Support, Inc., in Mirabel, Quebec, as an Authorized Support Center for Turbine Engine MRO. The agreement is for one year and includes optional one-year extensions at the end of each expiry date. “Today’s announcement establishes a three-fold strategic alliance between the end operator, StandardAero, and Mirabel... Read more
7-Dec-2010Source: Eurocopter Canada
Winnipeg, MB – Law enforcement in Manitoba’s capital city entered a new era today with the delivery of the first Eurocopter EC120 B helicopter for the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS). The 200-kilometer an hour helicopter will provide faster response times, enhanced public and officer safety and serve as a ‘force multiplier’ providing versatile aerial support... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: CHC
With the goal of giving First Nations girls a head start to succeed in school and beyond, CHC Helicopter has donated $10,000 to support the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Study Buddy program. CHC Helicopter’s contribution to the program will support five First Nations girls with a Study Buddy tutor for an entire year.... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: Winnipeg Free Press
This is a repeat of when an Alberta-based STARS helicopter air ambulance was stationed in southern Manitoba during the last serious spring flood in 2009, and it was credited with saving two lives... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
The placement of a mounted gun at the main door of a Chinook helicopter brought down by enemy fire Afghanistan in August impeded the exit of personnel after landing (see HeliHub.com report of accident)... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: CBC
The helicopter will not be put into regular service until the New Year, city officials say.... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: Northern View
When the Sikorsky S-61 is retired, one of the Bell 212 helicopters will be moved to Prince Rupert to maintain service... Read more
2-Dec-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Langley, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation; one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has recently been granted a Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for an Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS, or “glass cockpit installationâ€) for... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Winnipeg Free Press
The Winnipeg Police Service has invited dozens of justice officials and politicians to a 10:30 a.m. reception Dec. 3 at 17 Wing Winnipeg, where the new Eurocopter EC120 Colibri will be unveiled.... Read more
26-Nov-2010Source: Cootamundra Herald
Cootamundra will be home to one of the biggest firefighting helicopters in regional NSW this summer, with the arrival of a Bell 212 aircraft to be operated by Canadian operator Valhalla Helicopters.... Read more
25-Nov-2010
Canadian media is reporting that the Canadian Ministry of Defence has quietly leased a bunch of Russian helicopters to use in southern Afghanistan.... Read more
24-Nov-2010Source: Navtech
November 23, 2010 (TORONTO) – Through a three-year agreement, Navtech, Inc., a leader in flight operations software and services, provides flight plans and flight following services for Ornge Air, an acclaimed air medical transport company based in Ontario, Canada. Ornge is Navtech’s first air medical transport customer – further evidence of the growing diversity of... Read more
23-Nov-2010
To allow the Canadian Forces to begin training its helicopter crews, the government agreed at the time to start taking the delivery of a few “interim†aircraft on Nov. 30 of this year.... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Associated Aviation
Langley, British Columbia – Associated Aviation, Inc, a British Columbia, Canada-based aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company today announced the acquisition of Timber Wolf Aviation; a helicopter MRO organization based near Ottawa, Ontario Canada that has successfully provided quality services to the Canadian and United States helicopter market since May of 2004. “The acquisition... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Canadore College
Canadore College is pleased to announce its four nominees for the 2010 Premier’s Awards for outstanding college graduates held in Toronto on November 22. Carey D. Bond (Stratford, CT) – President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, chief marketing officer of Sikorsky Global Aircraft, and graduate of Canadore’s Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance program and Helicopter Pilot... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: CEP-SCEP
The union representing oil workers on the Hibernia and Terra Nova offshore oil platforms is calling for speedy adoption of all of recommendations in the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry report released yesterday. “We are especially pleased with the call for an independent safety regulator,” says Chuck Shewfelt, the Atlantic Regional Vice-President of the Communications, Energy... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: Toronto Star
Critics have accused the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board of a conflict of interest because it is tasked with developing offshore resources to the maximum extent while also protecting workers and the environment.... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: C-NLOPB
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) received the Report of the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry today and is releasing it to the public immediately. “On behalf of the Board, I thank Commissioner Robert Wells, commission counsel and the staff of the commission for their work during the course of Phase I of the... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that Boeing has selected the 36-150 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for CH-147 helicopters that will be delivered to Canada. “Honeywell engines and auxiliary power units are powering helicopters around the world, but the Canadian Forces program marks the first selection of Honeywell’s APU for a Chinook helicopter,†said Vicki Panhuise,... Read more
16-Nov-2010
Winnipeg Police Chief Keith McCaskill said last week the new police helicopter should be in the air in early December.... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Cable Cutters Kit for the EC145 (MBB-BK 117 C-2). FAA approval has been previously received. Transport Canada approval is pending. The Cable Cutters Kit provides a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
MONTREAL, November 15, 2010 – Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (“the Fundâ€), the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. The Fund generated revenue of $54.8 million, stable in comparison with revenue of $54.9 million in the third... Read more
15-Nov-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
MONTREAL, November 12, 2010 – Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fundâ€) (TSX: CHL.UN) announced today its monthly distribution of $0.091875 per unit covering the period of November 1 to November 30, 2010, will be paid on December 15, 2010 to unitholders of record at the close of business November 30, 2010. Through Canadian Helicopters Limited,... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is recruiting experienced engineers to support key aircraft engine development programs for business, regional and helicopter applications. The company is looking to fill more than 200 positions in Longueuil, Quebec, and Mississauga, Ontario. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (UTX 76.63, -0.12, -0.16%) company. “Pratt & Whitney Canada’s sustained focus... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
The Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environmental Research (GLACIER) Inc., a limited joint venture company comprising Rolls-Royce Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada, has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art cold weather testing and research facility for aircraft engines, in northern Canada. The new facility specializes in ice tests for civil aerospace engine certification programs,... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: CHL.UN) will release its third quarter results ending September 30, 2010, on Friday November 12, 2010, after market close. The Canadian Helicopters Income Fund conference call will take place Monday November 15, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to review the financial results. To participate in this conference call, please... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval for their patent pending new design of Bearpaw, called the Ultrapawâ„¢, for the Bell 429 model of aircraft. FAA and EASA approvals are pending. DART Aerospace has applied a brand new product line, the patent pending... Read more
4-Nov-2010Source: Talon Helicopters
Talon Helicopters President and Operations Manager, Peter Murray, received the 2010 Leadership Award of the National Search and Rescue Awards of Excellence Program. The prestigious award, presented by Lt. Gen. W. Semianiw of Canada Command on Sept. 27, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec, recognizes exemplary service, commitment and dedication to search and rescue services across the... Read more
3-Nov-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
The Defence Department is looking at whether it should buy U.S. President Barack Obama’s helicopter cast-offs as spare parts for the Canadian air force’s Cormorant SAR fleet... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: Eagle Pass Heliskiing
A small, boutique-style helicopter skiing company has developed their product to cater to the everyday skier that is seeking that extra special, extra-ordinary experience in the mountains. Un-corking the common belief that it takes the rich or extreme skier to enjoy skiing untouched deep powder, Eagle Pass Heliskiing provides a very personable and safe product... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Whistler Question
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District officials this week approved $150K in funding for needed upgrades to the helipad at the Whistler Health Care Centre, and is seeking another $50K to cover the local portion of a projected $500K project.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Leader-Post
Premier Brad Wall signalled his readiness for the 2011 election campaign with a throne speech Wednesday pledging to make good on outstanding promises, such as air ambulance helicopter service... Read more
29-Oct-2010Source: Dept of National Defence
On October 26, 2010, the Auditor General of Canada, Sheila Fraser, tabled her Fall Report in the House of Commons. Chapter 6 of the Auditor General’s Report, “Acquisition of Military Helicopters,†examines the acquisition of the CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter to replace the CH-124 Sea King and the acquisition of the CH-147 Chinook for a... Read more
29-Oct-2010Source: Global Winnipeg
The helipad is a 12-ton steel and aluminum structure on top of the new tower being built at Kelowna General Hospital.... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Helijet
Richmond-based Helijet International (TSX: HJI) has secured an eight year contract with the BC Ambulance Service to provide three helicopters, flight and maintenance personnel for rotary air ambulance services based in Vancouver and Prince Rupert. The contract, valued at $94.7 million, also includes a four year extension option. The contract commences on April 1, 2011.... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: The Telegram
Cougar launched the lawsuit in June against both Sikorsky and its subsidiary Helicopter Services Inc. (HSI), but has recently served notice it was discontinuing the civil action against HSI.... Read more
27-Oct-2010Source: Winnepeg Free Press
Inquiry commissioner Robert Wells is expected to report by Friday to the federal-provincial board that regulates oil activity offshore. But it’s up to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to make those findings public.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: CBC
“After lengthy delays and significant cost increases, National Defence still has not completely estimated what it will cost to operate these helicopters,” Auditor General Sheila Fraser said.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Latitude Technologies
Victoria, British Columbia, October 25, 2010 — Latitude Technologies Corp. of Victoria, BC, has been awarded the contract to supply up to 95 of its SkyNode® S200 satellite communication systems for the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) CH-146 Griffon helicopter fleet. The contract is the result of Latitude’s diligent work over the years to... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: Cyberpress
Turbomeca is to lay off more than half of its employees, with 35 departing in January 2011 and another 35 in May.... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: STARS
AltaGas Ltd.’s logo was unveiled today on a STARS helicopter in Calgary, in recognition of AltaGas reaching a $500,000 donation milestone. Since 2001, AltaGas has partnered with STARS to help bring emergency medical services to its field locations in Alberta and British Columbia. “We are passionate about initiatives that better the lives of people in... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: CAW
The CAW is expressing alarm at the decision by ORNGE to move the Toronto Island Medivac helicopters to the Hamilton International Airport, which will dramatically reduce service to Canada’s largest city, the union says. “The decision to cut the service from Toronto Island Airport means that an important access point to the large highly specialized... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: The Telegram
Lawyers for Cougar Helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. were in court Monday to debate a procedural issue in Cougar’s $27-million lawsuit against the U.S. helicopter manufacturer.... Read more
18-Oct-2010Source: Chronicle Journal
The air ambulance service opened the doors of the new Transport Medicine Centre for Excellence, their first all-in-one service centre across from the runway of the Thunder Bay International Airport on Saturday.... Read more
14-Oct-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: CHL.UN) announced today its monthly distribution of $0.091875 per unit covering the period of October 1 to October 31, 2010, will be paid on November 15, 2010 to unitholders of record at the close of business October 29, 2010. Through Canadian Helicopters Limited, Canadian Helicopters Income Fund is... Read more
