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
16-Oct-2012
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced in the case of Eurocopter vs. Bell Helicopter, a three Judge panel of France’s Tribunal de Grande Instance de Paris recently ruled that the Bell 429 production skid gear does not infringe Eurocopter’s French landing skid gear patent. All Bell 429s have been and will continue to be... Read more
16-Oct-2012Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International is excited to have several heritage aircraft on display at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada to help highlight the importance of early rotorcraft to our industry. We are currently seeking sponsorships for those aircraft. Sponsors at the Heritage display receive maximum visibility from signage in a popular area, and association with... Read more
16-Oct-2012Source: EBAA
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) commends the European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas and MEP Brian Simpson for having voiced so forcefully their frustration over the lack of decisive action taken by Member States and for having unequivocally condemned them for failing to make the changes needed to deliver the benefits of the Single European... Read more
16-Oct-2012Source: Avincis Group
Avincis Mission Critical Services (Avincis Group) has established itself in the UK today as the world’s leading provider of mission critical aviation services. The Group’s mission is to save lives, protect the environment and provide safe transport for mission critical people and assets for public services and blue chip corporations. Avincis’ operating companies deliver across... Read more
16-Oct-2012
A vacant site within the Nostell Priory estate, near Wakefield, has been granted planning permission by Wakefield Council. It will have a hangar and aircrew accommodation for one helicopter. (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Bell
As predicted by HeliHub.com 24 hours ago, courtesy of the Star-Telegram….. Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has commenced construction for its new global headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. Governor Rick Perry, U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and Mayor Betsy Price joined John Garrison, President... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Sikorsky
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG®), the East Coast’s largest executive Sikorsky S-76®helicopter services provider, has been granted access into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) by the Transportation Security Administration under the DCA Access Security Program (DASSP). Located just three miles from downtown Washington, D.C., Reagan National Airport offers unparalleled convenience for travelers flying to and from... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Sikorsky
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Type Certificate for the S-76D™ helicopter, moving the aircraft forward to its highly anticipated delivery into the medium-sized marketplace. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The FAA signed the certificate on Oct. 12, capping an intensive flight test program to introduce the S-76D helicopter, Sikorsky’s newest... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Wenatchee World
North Cascades Heli-Skiing’s operating permit is in a probationary status after owners of the Mazama-based company admitted to cutting down or topping a few dozen high elevation trees on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest last winter to make helicopter landing safer (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Dallas Business News
Lewisville-based Air Medical Group Holdings Inc., a national helicopter ambulance company, plans to more than double its headquarters as it relocates within the city limits. (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: WSAZ
Residents in Lawrence County, Ohio will soon have an air ambulance helicopter to call their own. (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Star-Telegram
Bell Helicopter breaks ground on a new headquarters and administration building, part of the $235 million modernization of its aging east Fort Worth headquarters complex (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Colombian Air Force
(electronic translation from original) After two days of the seminar held in the capital city, which was represented in 25 countries of the continent, successfully concluded this academic event, where experience showed that Colombia has acquired over time, in the fight against illicit drug trafficking by air. He highlighted the work being done combined with... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: KMPH-KFRE
The patients and staff at Children’s Hospital Central California on Thursday welcomed a new addition — a new “Air George” helicopter. (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: HAI
Why does HAI — an organization focused on rotary-wing aircraft — attend fixed-wing shows like the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Aviation Summit, National Business Aviation Association’s annual convention, and Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture? In large part because, on a multitude of issues, those associations, and the people who attend their shows, are helicopter operators’... Read more
15-Oct-2012
J.R. Helicopters, which provides a variety of services, including firefighting aid and agricultural spraying, will relocate from Buena to a new hangar at the Yakima airport. (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics, partner with Axnes Aviation AS for sales and marketing, as well as product support services for the Polycon Wireless Intercom Extension System for North America, now offers an NVG compatible version of the system. This is in response to the SAR market upgrading to NVG Compatible modern Helicopter platforms and the increasing use... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Terry Palmer has joined the company as the new Director of Training. Ms. Palmer brings with her over 20 years of experience in developing and marketing new training and technology products for aviation. She has demonstrated her success in the training arena for several years, and some... Read more
13-Oct-2012Source: Press-Enterprise
A federal appeals court will re-hear the case against a Key Bank that gave out $70,000 loans to students of Silver State Helicopters. Other banks, including Citibank, have forgiven its student loans (see full story)... Read more
13-Oct-2012Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International is excited about holding its second Annual Fundraising Silent Auction at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. The auction serves as a great way for anyone wishing to get involved in support of the helicopter industry, either by donating an auction item or by participating as a bidder. All proceeds from the auction... Read more
13-Oct-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has renewed their contract to use Night Flight Concepts NVIO™ NVG Computer-based Training (CBT) program. The NVIO CBT is used within the Bachelor of Aeronautical Science Helicopter Speciality degree program at their Prescott, Arizona Campus where it is enhancing the classroom learning experience. “Embry-Riddle is an institution dedicated to instructional excellence and... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HAI
HAI is currently representing the interests of the helicopter industry at the 2012 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, Calif. Running from Oct. 11-13, the summit provides an opportunity to learn about the latest general aviation (GA) issues. Visitors can take in more than 100 hours of seminars, see product... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services, Inc. (Vector), one of the world’s leading independent providers of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for rotary wing aircraft is pleased to announce that Chris McDowell has joined the Helicopter Services North America team as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Chris has extensive experience in the MRO industry as... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry, announced today the closing of its offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount senior notes due 2022 (the “Notes”) pursuant to a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.25%... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Columbus Dispatch
Milestone purchases helicopters and leases them to commercial operators around the world, especially those involved in offshore oil-and-gas exploration. The company’s fleet already includes more than 60 helicopters worth about $750 million (see full story)... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Police Aviation News
At a Conservative Party Conference ‘Fringe Meeting’ held in the Hyatt Regency, Birmingham on 9th October the meeting organisers “The Air Ambulance Service” [TAAS] put forward what some viewed as some disturbing proposals. Andy Williamson (the Chief Executive of TAAS) was advocating that all the separate Air Ambulance Charities in the United Kingdom merge together... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: European Helicopter Show
The dates are now confirmed for European Helicopter Show 2013. The event will take place at Hradec Králové in Czech Republic during 9th – 11th of May 2013. This new helicopter event in Czech Republic, 9th -11th May 2013, is already attracting a positive reaction within the helicopter industry, with major manufacturers including Bell Europe... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having increasing success with its “Gallery” feature, recording over 11,000 images in its main Gallery, and over 240 photographers have joined as members of the Gallery. The Flickr gallery provides users of HeliHub.com the opportunity to upload their own photos, and the early success is demonstrating just how valuable this will become over time. HeliHub.com plans to utilise... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Destin4Me
Okaloosa recently approved a new tourism helicopter company in Destin that has some residents up in arms. Beach Helicopter can proceed with their plans to set-up a 6,000-square-foot helipad off U.S. Highway 98 (see full story). Beach Helicopter are understood to operate a Robinson R44... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Your4State
A Maryland State Police Dauphin touched down for the first time Thursday morning for a test landing at Frederick Memorial Hospital’s new rooftop helipad. (see full story)... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: KEYT
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Janet Wolf is standing by the newly combined Aviation Unit despite some critics who say crews from the fire and sheriff’s department’s are not working well together. (see full story)... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Daily Times
San Juan County is looking to build two new helipads for AirCare, which is San Juan Regional Medical Center’s helicopter service. The county has identified two plots of land where helicopter landing pads can be built near Navajo Dam and Nageezi. (see full story)... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Air Evac Lifeteam has signed a lease for 12,319 square feet in the office building at 1001 Boardwalk Springs Plaza. in O’Fallon, Missouri. The Boardwalk Corporate Center is a three-story building totaling 76,249 square feet in the Winghaven Building Park, situated in a serene setting adjacent to a preserved wetlands area. Boardwalk Corporate Center, LLC... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Philips Search & Rescue Trust
Taupo’s rescue helicopter is a well-known sight in the sky. Libby O’Brien found out more about the helicopter’s facelift and the company playing a new role in helping the service take flight They say pigs may fly, but no-one has ever expected a cow to become airborne, let alone play a major part in search... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Kaman
Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) announced today that it will report its third quarter 2012 results after the stock market closes on Monday, October 29, 2012 and host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30am ET on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. The call will last approximately one hour. The call will be accessible by telephone at... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Senator Charles E. Schumer
This week, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer called on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to immediately settle its obligations – on fair terms – with the Chemung County government and its Industrial Development Agency regarding the facilities it occupies. Returning full control of the facilities to locals will ensure that they can act swiftly to promote future... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: Industry Week
You might not consider Apple and Google to be competitors of a 75-year-old vertical-lift-aircraft manufacturer, but Bell Helicopter CEO John Garrison does. (see full story)... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: CBC
Workers at the Hibernia and Terra Nova oil fields are circulating petitions against a resumption of helicopter flights at night, just as the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board reviews a report saying conditions have improved enough to make the flights safe and practical. (See full story)... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HAI
On Wed., Oct. 10, 2012, at the request of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of International Affairs, Helicopter Association International (HAI) joined forces with PHI Air Medical Group to host a delegation of 30 Chinese aviation professionals at the Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia. The Chinese delegates were participants in a four month-long Executive... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) continues to accept applications for the 18 scholarships that will be awarded this year to students in the helicopter industry. On June 1, HFI began accepting scholarship submissions. We are now more than three quarters of the way to the closing date. If you are currently enrolled in school and working... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: KABC
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for firing a gun at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter while it was in flight. He was 18 at the time of the incident (see full story) File Photo... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: Scott’s – Bell 47
Rolls-Royce Corporation & Scott’s – Bell 47 Inc. (SB47) announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the application of its RR300 engine to the Model 47 multipurpose light helicopter. The RR300 engine embodies new technology and advanced design methodology. The engine draws on the proven record of other Rolls-Royce turbine... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Erickson Air-Crane has this week named long-time employee Kerry Jarandson as the new General Manager of its operations at Central Point, Oregon. Jarandson has been a senior director of plant operations and takes on his new role following the resignation of David Ford, vP of maintenance, repair and overhaul for the past two years. Jarandson... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: NewsLeader
A fixed-wing flight instructor and his student were flying in the wrong traffic pattern before being hit by a PHI Air Medical EC135 near Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger on board the airplane were fatally injured. The families of the two victims have filed a $120 million lawsuit against PHI... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: SELEX Galileo
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded new contracts totalling around 20 million Euros to provide support and service solutions. The contracts relate mainly to the company’s Grifo radar and the Falco Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The Grifo is one of SELEX Galileo’s most successful products and has sold more than 450 units worldwide... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: Rotorspot.nl
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accident(s) of:- Aerospatiale SA.341G Gazelle (HA-LFB), collision with terrain, Honister Slate Mine, Keswick, Cumbria, 9 March 2011... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: StarPhoenix
A helipad for the STARS helicopter air ambulance has moved from the drawing pad to plans for construction behind the Yorkton Regional Hospital. (see full story)... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics announced today the closing of a $12.8 million round of equity financing to support continued product and emerging technologies development. All of Aspen’s previous investors, including Granite Ventures, Sun Mountain Capital, Signal Peak Ventures, EPIC Ventures, Fort Washington Capital Partners and New Mexico Community Capital participated in the round. In addition, an investment group led... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: All Metal MS
All Metal Maintenance Stands, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of “safety first” custom maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment, and hangar equipment, announces that it has signed an agreement with Blickle Wheels and Casters USA to exclusively use Blickle wheels and casters on the All Metal MS “safety first” product line. Since 1953,... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: HAI
The annual fall HAI Aerial Firefighting and Natural Resources Committee will meet November 26-28 at the Grove Hotel in Boise, Idaho. HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host the annual Firefighting Safety Forum on November 27 with participation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The U.S. Forest Service, Department of... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that ITC-Aerospace Inc. of Japan has placed an order for two AW169 light intermediate helicopters. The aircraft will be leased to private operators. The contract was signed today in the presence of ITC-Aerospace Inc.’s President and CEO Tomoo Nakayama, during a ceremony held at Japan Aerospace 2012... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: My Fox Austin
Travis County Commissioners approved a $2.4 million fire-fighting helicopter as part of its 2013 budget on Tuesday. Travis County Emergency Services has long requested the funds for an aircraft dedicated to fight fires. (see full story) File photo... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: Eurocopter
Fresh from receiving permission from the American authorities to fly over Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, Eurocopter’s EC130 B4—one of the quietest helicopters in its class—made its debut today on Reunion Island, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2010. Delivered to the company Corail Hélicoptères, the aircraft will be used to perform... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: Nordic Rotors
Scandinavian MediCopter has been awarded the new EMS contract in Gotland. The agreement was initially presented in June, but it has now been sealed following the end of a recent appeal process. Gotland’s Muncipality (Region Gotland) has chosen MediCopter as its medical air service provider for the next 5+2 years, starting from 1 April 2014. The... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com
BAE Systems and EADS have announced that they have terminated talks which they expected to lead to a dual-listing merger. Both have issued official looking press releases, but it became very evident in recent days that the Government owned stakes in EADS, particularly the shares held by France and Germany, were going to be a... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The South Georgia Heritage Trust has purchased a third Eurocopter Bo105 to add to the two it already has for rat eradication. The helicopters are involved in a five year project on the remote south Atlantic island of South Georgia, where the weather is so poor that the maximum weather window is just ten weeks... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s newest lightweight single engine helicopter – the EC130 T2 – is completing a two-week demo tour in several European countries to demonstrate its exceptional capabilities for aerial work and heavy lifting operations in mountainous and low altitude environments. Unveiled at Heli Expo 2012 in Dallas, where it registered a total of 105 bookings, the... Read more
10-Oct-2012
The Detroit Police Department, after nearly a decade of pursuit, has been granted a helicopter from the U.S. Military. (see full story) File photo... Read more
10-Oct-2012
A report on night flights by helicopters in the offshore oil industry recommends a return to transporting workers to and from offshore drilling facilities during night time hours. (see full story)... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: Pall Corporation
Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, has entered into a new partnership agreement with Carson Helicopters, Inc. to provide an upgrade of its legacy Centrisep® engine advanced protection system (EAPS) for Sikorsky Sea King/S-61 helicopters. Carson, an FAA-approved helicopter innovator specializing in the overhaul, repair, and remanufacture of the... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: JetNet
JETNET LLC, the world leader in aviation market intelligence, is pleased to announce that Susan Sheets Brogan, industry veteran and former President of the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA), has joined the JETNET iQ team as Director, Special Programs. JETNET iQ (Intelligence Quarterly) is the company’s premium forecasting and advisory service for business aviation. With... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation is pleased to announce that Amy McMullen has joined the company as its Customer Configuration Coordinator. Ms. McMullen’s primary focus is to assist customers with aircraft configuration, equipment selection, and layout in addition to wide-ranging support during the entire completion process. She has spent most of her career in the air medical industry... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) and AKV Inc. announced today that the two companies have agreed to dissolve their distribution agreement giving both companies the opportunity to pursue new ventures. AKV Inc. is pleased to announce the development and launch of their new and improved website www.akvinc.com . The timing of the new website could not come at... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: Morgan Sindall
The Barnstaple office of Morgan Sindall has secured a £1.5 million contract to deliver new offices, welfare facilities and an aircraft hangar at Exeter Airport for Devon and Cornwall Police. The new two-storey office building will house the Air Operations Unit for Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon Air Ambulance Trust, both of which currently... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract for two additional AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan with its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The AW139s will be operated by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to perform multi-role law enforcement missions in the Toyama and Osaka Prefectures. These JNPA helicopters... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first corporate/VIP transport configured GrandNew for Japan has now entered service. The GrandNew light twin engine helicopter is already in service in Japan performing electronic news gathering, emergency medical services and will soon enter service in the law enforcement role. This VIP/corporate-configured aircraft features a... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Kaigai Corporation has signed a contract for the purchase of a GrandNew light twin helicopter. AgustaWestland and Kaigai Corporation have also agreed the renewal of the successful distribution agreement for the sale of AW119Ke single engine as well as AW109 Power and GrandNew light twins for... Read more
10-Oct-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace has signed a contract for two more AW139 twin engine helicopters in Japan. This latest order brings the number of AW139 helicopters ordered by customers in Japan to 42. AgustaWestland’s Head of Region, NE Asia, Andrew Symonds said “The AW139 has been extremely... Read more
9-Oct-2012Source: Nordic Rotors
The helicopter company Osterman Helicopter i Östersund AB has been retired due to bankruptcy. The company, which has deep historic roots in the Swedish helicopter business, closed its activity last month. Osterman Helicopter derived from the veteran company Ostermans Aero, which closed its flight department in Gothenburg and opened up for the establishment of Osterman Helicopter back in 1981. The company... Read more
9-Oct-2012Source: Eurocopter
The capabilities offered by Eurocopter’s current and future helicopter product lines for Japanese civil and governmental operators will be the company’s focus at the Japan Aerospace 2012 exhibition in Nagoya. Eurocopter’s exhibits will include flight demonstrations by the highly popular EC135 light twin-engine helicopter, as well as scale models of the EC175 and the X3... Read more
9-Oct-2012Source: Jämtlands Flyg
On 9 September 2012, Jämtlands Flyg’s lead pilot Ulf Grinde made history by passing 30.000 hours airborne time. The astonishing milestone was achieved during a water sampling operation near Lake Uddjaure, south of Arjeplog. Ulf has gained slightly less than 8.000 hours in fixed-wing airplanes and the remaining 22.000 hours in helicopters. This flight time (airborne... Read more
9-Oct-2012Source: Fuglefjellet
Fuglefjellet AS is proud to announce that we have signed a contract to buy our largest competitor in the Norwegian aerial filming market, Blue Sky Nordic. The Fuglefjellet aerial film service branded as Magic Air is the market leader in Norway and with the purchase of our competitor we will be the largest aerial filming... Read more
9-Oct-2012Source: Professional Aviation Associates
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company announced it recently became International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certified. According to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Government requires all manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services or related technical data to be ITAR compliant. The ITAR certification allows Professional Aviation... Read more
