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Med-Trans orders 16 EC135s to support expanding business model

Med-Trans orders 16 EC135s to support expanding business model

13-Sep-2012Source: Eurocopter

Today, at an event during the ILA Berlin Airshow 2012, American Eurocopter announced that Med-Trans Corporation, an industry leading air medical provider, has signed an agreement to purchase up to 16 EC135® helicopters. The order includes 10 firm bookings and options for an additional six helicopters. The new EC135s will help Med-Trans sustain its market... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – September 2012

UK AAIB Bulletin – September 2012

13-Sep-2012Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- AgustaWestland AW109E M-EMLI  near Northolt, Middlesex, 2 May 2012 Agusta AW109SP, G-STGR Helsby, Cheshire, 4 May 2012 Enstrom 280FX Shark G-OJMF Manchester Barton Airport, 8 February 2012 Robinson R44 II Raven II  G-ROAD  near Corby, Northamptonshire,... Read more

SAM, Inc. adds LongRanger for Airborne LiDAR

SAM, Inc. adds LongRanger for Airborne LiDAR

13-Sep-2012Source: SAM, Inc

Surveying And Mapping, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Corporate Aircraft Solutions, LLC, also know as Oasis Services, for the exclusive use of a rotary wing aircraft as a platform for airborne LiDAR deployment. The aircraft, a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, is based near SAM, Inc. headquarters in Austin, Texas and will allow the company... Read more

Bo105 sold from Netherlands to Georgia

Bo105 sold from Netherlands to Georgia

13-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

A 1976-built Eurocopter Bo105 has been sold to the CIS state of Georgia and was delivered yesterday, reports Avia-DejaVu.net.  The Bo105C started its operational life with the Dutch Police until it was withdrawn from use in 2010 on the introduction of the Eurocopter EC135 to their fleet.  The remaining Bo105 fleet were taken to Emmen... Read more

ADAC orders 14 EC145T2 and 3 EC135P2e

ADAC orders 14 EC145T2 and 3 EC135P2e

13-Sep-2012Source: Eurocopter

ADAC Air Rescue today signed its latest order in a framework acquisition agreement with Eurocopter for the purchase of 14 EC145 T2 and three EC135 P2e helicopters, which are to be delivered between 2013 and 2017. The contract concluded today at the ILA Berlin Air Show was for an EC145 T2, which is part of... Read more

Eurocopter to lead European compound rotorcraft demonstration project

Eurocopter to lead European compound rotorcraft demonstration project

13-Sep-2012Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter is to lead the project defining a large-scale compound demonstrator through a multinational European program, applying the expertise gained from the company’s highly successful X3 hybrid demonstrator and its track record of helicopter innovation in integrated systems, flight controls and aerodynamics. This new activity will be conducted in the framework of Europe’s proposed Clean... Read more

Hillsboro Aviation hires Director of Sales and Services

Hillsboro Aviation hires Director of Sales and Services

13-Sep-2012Source: Hillsboro Aviation

Hillsboro Aviation is pleased to announce the addition of Giancarlo Newsome to its senior management team. Giancarlo has taken on the role of Director of Sales and Services overseeing Hillsboro Aviation’s airplane and helicopter sales, customer maintenance, avionics, parts sales and FBO service departments. As the head of Hillsboro Aviation’s sales and services division, Giancarlo... Read more

Russian Helicopters and CAE sign MoU

Russian Helicopters and CAE sign MoU

13-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer helicopters, and CAE Inc, a global leader in modelling, simulation and training for civil aviation and defence, have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate the economic feasibility of working together in a number of high-potential areas. Under the memorandum,... Read more

HAI Networking at ILA Berlin

HAI Networking at ILA Berlin

13-Sep-2012Source: HAI

HAI President Matt Zuccaro, Chairman Chris Erickson, VP of Business Development & Expositions Karen Gebhart, and Director of Safety Stan Rose are representing HAI at the ILA Berlin trade show, Sept. 11-16. Although the much anticipated Brandenburg International Airport was not fully completed, ILA was able to secure their new space for the show and... Read more

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to supply electric brakes for Eurocopter X4

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to supply electric brakes for Eurocopter X4

13-Sep-2012Source: Messier-Bugatti-Dowty

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran group) announced today that it has signed a contract with Eurocopter as a single-source supplier of wheels and brakes for the new-generation X4 helicopter. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty will provide the two nose wheels, two main wheels and two electric brakes, as well as several other products: the electronic brake controller (EBC), developed and produced by... Read more

BAE Systems and EADS in merger talks

BAE Systems and EADS in merger talks

13-Sep-2012Source: BAE Systems

BAE Systems and EADS have a long history of collaboration, and are currently partners in a number of important projects, including the Eurofighter and MBDA joint ventures. The two companies confirm that they are now in discussions about a possible combination of the businesses. The potential combination would create a world leading international aerospace, defence... Read more

Turbomeca sign support agreement with German Federal Police

Turbomeca sign support agreement with German Federal Police

13-Sep-2012Source: Turbomeca

During the ILA Berlin Air Show, Turbomeca (Safran group) announces the signature of a Support by the Hour agreement with the German Federal Police. This Support by the Hour agreement (SBH®) covers 32 Arrius 2B2 engines powering 16 twin-engine EC135T2i helicopters. Spread over 12 bases, the German Federal Police is performing air rescue missions around... Read more

Russian Helicopters to showcase in-demand models at ILA 2012

Russian Helicopters to showcase in-demand models at ILA 2012

12-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces its participation in the ILA Berlin Air Show 2012, which runs from 11-16 September in Berlin. The Company’s display will be located at Booth 1305 in Hall 1. Russian Helicopters will showcase its current line-up of helicopters... Read more

Russian Mi-8AMT helicopter wins Mil Cup helicopter race

Russian Mi-8AMT helicopter wins Mil Cup helicopter race

12-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

A Russian-made Mi-8AMT helicopter belonging to the Vertical-T air company and representing Russian Helicopters has won the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Cup race from Moscow to Gelendzhik in southern Russia. The competition was held on 4-5 September as part of the opening of the ninth international Gidroaviasalon exhibition. Seven teams took part, flying machines made... Read more

Russian Helicopters joins “Carbon Valley” project to study advanced composites

Russian Helicopters joins “Carbon Valley” project to study advanced composites

12-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, is to join the international “Carbon Valley” project, which aims to develop next-generation composite materials for the aviation sector. These innovations – particularly carbon-fibre reinforced polymers and hybrid airframe parts – will substantially reduce helicopter production and operating... Read more

Helicopter Industry Veteran Joins PRISM Team

Helicopter Industry Veteran Joins PRISM Team

12-Sep-2012Source: ARGUS International

Professional Resources In System Management, LLC (PRISM) is pleased to announce the new Vice President of Helicopter Aviation Services, Chris Young. The addition of Young comes as the company experiences growth and demand for their helicopter safety management system (SMS) solutions, which includes training, implementation support, and the PRISM ARMOR SMS software. Young will be... Read more

AVDU-4300 marks a new generation of Skyquest displays

AVDU-4300 marks a new generation of Skyquest displays

12-Sep-2012Source: Curtiss-Wright Controls

The new 17” Skyquest AVDU-4300 is the first in a new generation of displays to join our extensive lineup. Featuring a new screen size with full 1080p resolution, this display is compatible with the leading Electro-optical (EO) turret products currently on the market. The versatile AVDU-4300 offers hard bezel keys for core controls such as... Read more

FAA Qualifies Potomac Flight Training Simulator

FAA Qualifies Potomac Flight Training Simulator

12-Sep-2012Source: Potomac Flight Training

On August 16, 2012, the FAA qualified and approved Potomac Flight Training, LLC’s Twin Turbine Helicopter (TTH-1) simulator as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). The full motion, visual simulator built by Fidelity Flight Simulation of Pittsburg, PA is designed as an EC-135 and is approved as a Helicopter Advanced ATD. It is authorized for... Read more

Aspen launches  EFD1000H Pilot Primary Flight Display for Helicopters

Aspen launches EFD1000H Pilot Primary Flight Display for Helicopters

12-Sep-2012Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display system and creator of Connected Panelâ„¢ technology, announced today the availability of the new EFD1000H Pilot Primary Flight Display (PFD) for helicopters. The Pilot H PFD is the latest in Aspen’s H-series flight display system product line designed and manufactured to meet the rigors of helicopter... Read more

Multiflight awarded EASA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval

Multiflight awarded EASA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval

11-Sep-2012Source: Multiflight

Multiflight has expanded the capabilities of its Engineering department with EASA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval (EASA 21J.483). “Multiflight is delighted to announce it has been awarded Design Organisation Approval from the European Safety Agency,” said Steve Borrowdale, Multiflight’s Managing Director. “With this approval we can continue to build our engineering services providing a one... Read more

Mint Turbines expands MRO footprint

Mint Turbines expands MRO footprint

11-Sep-2012Source: M International

M International, Inc. announces that its subsidiary, Mint Turbines, LLC, has completed the signing of a new T53 Authorized Service Center license with Honeywell International, Inc. In order to continue the tradition of outstanding service provided to the Commercial and Military Operators of the T53 Engine product family, by M International, Inc., and Airborne Engines... Read more

First Bell 407GX delivered for tourism

First Bell 407GX delivered for tourism

11-Sep-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of two 407GX aircraft to Helicopter Flight Services, Inc., a New York based company offering tours, charters, aerial photography, lift work and custom projects. Helicopter Flight Services is the first to operate a Bell 407GX in a sightseeing capacity. Helicopter Flight Services operates... Read more

Eurocopter kicks off the ILA Berlin Air Show

Eurocopter kicks off the ILA Berlin Air Show

11-Sep-2012

Eurocopter will present its latest civil and military helicopters at the 2012 ILA Berlin Air Show, including the X3 high-speed hybrid demonstrator, the newly-developed EC145 T2, and the enhanced CH-53GA for the German Army – all of which underscore the company’s technological leadership and the capability to meet quality and performance demands of international customers.... Read more

Kaan Air signs for two AW169s and another AW139

Kaan Air signs for two AW169s and another AW139

11-Sep-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that at the Airex Istanbul 2012 exhibition Kaan Air signed a preliminary sales contract for two AW169 intermediate twin-engine helicopters and a contract for one AW139 medium twin engine helicopter plus further options for both types. The contract marks the entry of the AW169 helicopter into the Turkish helicopter market... Read more

New R44 Stability Augmentation System approved

New R44 Stability Augmentation System approved

11-Sep-2012Source: Cool City Avionics

Cool City Electronics, Inc., dba Cool City Avionics, a manufacturer of low cost, professional-grade automatic flight control systems and stability augmentation systems for helicopters, is pleased to announce that it has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate SR09624RC for its SAS-100 Stability Augmentation System, allowing its installation in Robinson R-44 helicopters. The new Stability Augmentation System... Read more

Heli-One exhibiting at Berlin-ILA 2012

Heli-One exhibiting at Berlin-ILA 2012

11-Sep-2012Source: Heli-One

Heli-One Canada, Incorporated (Heli-One), the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces it will exhibit at the ILA Berlin 2012 Exhibition from September 11-16, 2012 (HALL 3 – 3617A). Senior representatives of Heli-One’s helicopter MRO sales and marketing team will be on-hand to discuss operator requirements related to delivery... Read more

Eurocopter to show special forces EC145T2 mockup at ILA Berlin 2012

Eurocopter to show special forces EC145T2 mockup at ILA Berlin 2012

10-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

EADS and its Divisions – Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter – will present a broad selection of cutting-edge products, technologies and services at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2012, which takes place 11-16 September 2012. Eurocopter will have an extensive showing including AS350B3e, EC635, EC145T2 mock up as a special forces carrier, Tiger UHT (German... Read more

AgustaWestland partners with Korean companies

AgustaWestland partners with Korean companies

10-Sep-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has signed partnership agreements with Firstec Co., Ltd, a company engaged in the provision and support of defense and security equipment and systems, and DoDaam Systems Co., Ltd, a company engaged in developing training systems for simulation in the defence industry. Both companies are committed to offering the highest level of... Read more

Bond’s SAR clinical lead gives insight to medicine in extreme offshore conditions

Bond’s SAR clinical lead gives insight to medicine in extreme offshore conditions

10-Sep-2012Source: Bond Aviation Group

Bond Offshore Helicopters’ clinical lead, Dr. Mark Bloch, today gave insight into the critical work of paramedics on search and rescue (SAR) helicopters, and the challenges they face working in extreme conditions offshore. Bond has been operating the Jigsaw SAR service for BP in the North Sea since 2006.  In that time, Bond’s on-board paramedic... Read more

US Transportation Secretary announces $18M grant for Van Nuys Airport

US Transportation Secretary announces $18M grant for Van Nuys Airport

10-Sep-2012Source: FAA

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced an $18.4 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to reconstruct and repave the primary runway at Van Nuys Airport. “This funding will help improve Van Nuys Airport’s infrastructure and will keep aircraft moving safely and efficiently through the airport,” LaHood said. “Investing in our nation’s airports promotes economic... Read more

AHS launches 2013 Student Design Competition

AHS launches 2013 Student Design Competition

10-Sep-2012Source: AHS

The 2013 Student Design Competition challenges students to design The HealCopter, a helicopter aimed at rescuing victims of a natural disaster.  It must be capable of reaching the scene of the disaster rapidly with a large payload.  It also requires equipment for the helicopter to operate safely. The consequences of a severe earthquake in China... Read more

Turkey’s largest heliport “K Heliport” opened

Turkey’s largest heliport “K Heliport” opened

10-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications Minister Binali Yildirim opened the new “K Heliport” in Istanbul on 5th September – the largest heliport in Turkey.  Also present were Civil Aviation General Manager Bilal Sour, State Airports Authority General Manager Orhan Birdal, and many guests from across the Turkish civil aviation sector. Owned and run by operator... Read more

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center tests new helipad

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center tests new helipad

10-Sep-2012Source: KSBY

The nearly $2 million dollar helistop can accommodate helicopters up to the size of a Blackhawk (see full story)... Read more

Ornge recruits first Patient Advocate

Ornge recruits first Patient Advocate

10-Sep-2012Source: Ornge

Denise Polgar will become Ornge’s first Patient Advocate, a newly created position unique in the field of air ambulance and medical transport, and will begin this role on September 4th, 2012. As Patient Advocate, Ms. Polgar will support and comfort patients and families, as well as work to resolve their concerns about patient care and... Read more

Ornge making progress with approval to fly in US Airspace

Ornge making progress with approval to fly in US Airspace

7-Sep-2012Source: Ornge

Ornge is improving the quality of patient care with approval to fly air ambulance helicopters in U.S. airspace. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Ornge’s application to fly helicopters to the U.S., allowing Ornge’s air ambulance helicopter fleet to fly in U.S. airspace and transport patients to or from any U.S. destination. “The... Read more

Order confirmed for 52 Mi-171E to China

Order confirmed for 52 Mi-171E to China

7-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Rosoboronexport and Chinese company Poly Technologies, Inc. in August signed a contract for delivery of 52 Mi-171E transport helicopters to China in 2012-2014. The first eight Mi-171Es are scheduled for delivery in 2012, with the rest slated for 2013 and 2014. The contracts follow on from agreements signed in 2009 by Russian Helicopters and Poly... Read more

NefteGazAeroCosmos signs for 18 new Ka-226TG

NefteGazAeroCosmos signs for 18 new Ka-226TG

7-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that it has signed a contract with the NefteGazAeroCosmos research and production centre to deliver 18 light Ka-226TG helicopters. The helicopters are scheduled for delivery in 2013-2014, with the buyer receiving the first six machines in 2013... Read more

Russian Helicopters signs avionics agreements with Ramenskoye Design

Russian Helicopters signs avionics agreements with Ramenskoye Design

7-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that it has signed a long-term agreement with Ramenskoye Design Company (RDC) for deliveries of avionics equipment. In the first phase of the agreement, RDC will supply avionics packages for Russian Helicopters’ Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter and... Read more

Whirly-Girls Announce $45,000 in 2013 Scholarships, Deadline 1st Oct

Whirly-Girls Announce $45,000 in 2013 Scholarships, Deadline 1st Oct

7-Sep-2012Source: Whirly-Girls

The Whirly-Girls International are accepting applications for nine scholarships in 2013, in total worth more than $45,000. Eight of the scholarships will be available to Whirly-Girls in good standing while a ninth offers a female rated pilot the opportunity to earn a helicopter add-on rating. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is October 1,... Read more

Falcon Aviation Services – first Gold Sponsor of Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Falcon Aviation Services – first Gold Sponsor of Abu Dhabi Air Expo

7-Sep-2012Source: Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) the leading private aviation company based at Al Bateen Executive Airport , established in 2006 by HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has become the first official partner of the second annual General Aviation Exhibition in the Middle East: Abu Dhabi Air Expo.  The event will take... Read more

JSfirm.com Reports 61% More Jobs

JSfirm.com Reports 61% More Jobs

7-Sep-2012Source: JSfirm

JSfirm.com manager, Jeff Richards is pleased to report a record – setting 2nd quarter.  “There was a 61 percent increase in the number of aviation jobs being advertised on JSfirm.com during April, May and June of this year compared to the same period in 2011,” Richards stated.  “In fact, this was the busiest second quarter for... Read more

HAI Welcomes New Members for the Month of August

HAI Welcomes New Members for the Month of August

7-Sep-2012Source: HAI

HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of August. Working on behalf of the international helicopter community, HAI provides its members with vital services that significantly benefit their operations, through programs and initiatives that enhance safety and encourage professionalism and economic viability. If you or your company is interested in... Read more

CFDT union questions Eurocopter policy on China

CFDT union questions Eurocopter policy on China

6-Sep-2012Source: CFDT

The CFDT union, representing many Eurocopter France staff, has sent the following letter to Chief Executive Lutz Berling [electronic translation follows] As staff representatives Eurocopter, we learned from the press August 30, 2012, the signing of an MOU with “the Tianjin Free Trade Zone” (TFTZ) for the creation of an industrial and Squirrels customization. This... Read more

Register Update – Austria – August 2012

Register Update – Austria – August 2012

6-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

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

Register Update – Norway – August 2012

Register Update – Norway – August 2012

6-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

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

EADS appoints new Group Executive Committee

EADS appoints new Group Executive Committee

6-Sep-2012Source: EADS

EADS has announced today the composition of the new Group Executive Committee, as previously indicated in May upon conclusion of the Annual General Meeting. The Group Executive Committee’s focus is on defining overall strategies and policies, on developing and coordinating key markets and campaigns, on people and leadership development, as well as on furthering research... Read more

Ex head of AW denies consultancy deal with Economy Minister’s wife

Ex head of AW denies consultancy deal with Economy Minister’s wife

6-Sep-2012Source: Reuters

Finmeccanica head Giuseppe Orsi denied press reports on Wednesday that he had ordered faked consultancy services from the wife of Vittorio Grilli, who is currently Italy’s Economy Minister. (see full story)... Read more

Heliport construction completed on Russky Island

Heliport construction completed on Russky Island

6-Sep-2012Source: SK Most

The builders of OJSC USK MOST have completed heliport construction on the Russky Island, and a flight test report of the facility that is going to be used in the events of the APEC-2012 Summit in Vladivostok has been signed. A technical flight was conducted at the heliport to fly over the light signaling equipment... Read more

$6.8M mosquito-control AS350 purchase hits political turbulence

$6.8M mosquito-control AS350 purchase hits political turbulence

6-Sep-2012Source: Florida Today

Brevard County Commission two weeks ago authorized the $6.8 million deal by a 3-2 vote, after hearing arguments that the county would save money through the purchase because of reduced maintenance costs and greater efficiency in the use of chemicals and fuel. The county expects to sign the contract with American Eurocopter within a few... Read more

Turbomeca celebrates 35 years in Brazil and expand facilities

Turbomeca celebrates 35 years in Brazil and expand facilities

6-Sep-2012Source: Turbomeca

Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group), in Brazil since 1977, celebrates the expansion of icts site based in Xerém, Rio de Janeiro State . These new facilities will house the new assembly line and testing of the engine and Makila 2 of the Auxiliary Power Unit Saphir 20. These engines and units, designed for Both Civilian... Read more

Oakland County Sheriff helicopter damaged classic cars, owners claim

Oakland County Sheriff helicopter damaged classic cars, owners claim

6-Sep-2012Source: Detroit Free Press

Two owners of classic cars at the Woodward Dream Cruise said their vehicles were damaged — and one said two of his children suffered minor injuries — after a helicopter from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office churned up a hail of dust and rocks when it hovered over their party of more than 100 people... Read more

SDG&E Renews Air-Crane Support For Regional Firefighters

SDG&E Renews Air-Crane Support For Regional Firefighters

6-Sep-2012Source: SDG&E

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) today announced it has renewed agreements with the County and City of San Diego and firefighting agencies to continue to make a heavy-lift air-crane available to support fire suppression efforts this fire season. An Erickson Air-Crane helitanker, the “Sun Bird,” was used by SDG&E during construction of the Sunrise... Read more

Georgia State Patrol pilot retires after investigation

Georgia State Patrol pilot retires after investigation

6-Sep-2012Source: WJBF

Georgia State Patrol Aviation Division helicopter pilot Herbert L. Craven who was under investigation has resigned. (see full story)... Read more

FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee Seeks Industry Input

FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee Seeks Industry Input

6-Sep-2012Source: HAI

Scattered around the U.S. are nine FAA regions, 10 Aircraft Certification Offices, and more than 80 Flight Standards District Offices. That these are not always on the same page when it comes to the application or interpretation of regulations comes as no surprise to anyone familiar with the aviation industry. Recently, however, the U.S, Congress... Read more

Dutch operator Helicon declared bankrupt

Dutch operator Helicon declared bankrupt

6-Sep-2012Source: Rotorspot.nl

Helicopter Company Helicon has been declared bankrupt by the court in Breda. The cause of the bankruptcy is the departure of Gasunie as a major customer. Seventy percent of the Helicon operations were pipeline inspections for the Gasunie. Earlier this year local utility Gasunie chose German operator SP Luftbild to survey their pipelines, a contract previously... Read more

Heli Air Design choses Mistral G200 rotary engine for Helineo

Heli Air Design choses Mistral G200 rotary engine for Helineo

5-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Aerobuzz is today reporting that Heli Air Design (HAD) have chosen the Mistral G200 rotary engine for their two seat turbine called Helineo.  The sole prototype, which first flew  on April 26th this year at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is powered by a Solar T62 turbine derived from an APU.  The Solar engine will be retained for... Read more

Tiger Tugs launches new version for Bell 429

Tiger Tugs launches new version for Bell 429

5-Sep-2012Source: Tiger Tugs

Tiger Tugs announces the introduction of their new model 8.0B helicopter transporter. The new Tiger Tug Model 8.0B is specifically designed for the Bell 429. Special outrigger arms reach out and down to gently lift the 429 using the ground handling wheel bolts. With our unique wireless remote control system, you can maneuver your helicopter in tight... Read more

Keystone Med-Flight appoints new President

Keystone Med-Flight appoints new President

5-Sep-2012Source: Keystone Med-Flight

Keystone Med-Flight LLC (“Keystone”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawke Aerospace, today announced it has appointed Paul Rayhill as the company’s new President. Paul Rayhill was most recently the President of Aviation Services Unlimited LLC (ASU) located in Rome NY. ASU is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawke Aerospace, and is a well-respected FAA... Read more

Mil Cup helicopter race gets underway in Moscow region

Mil Cup helicopter race gets underway in Moscow region

5-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopter

The Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Cup got underway at 10:30am this morning when a procession of helicopters rose into the sky over the runway of the National Helicopter-Building Centre in Tomilino near Moscow. Seven crews started the competition, which is timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Russia’s Air Forces, the 65th anniversary of... Read more

Russian Helicopters credit now being rated by Fitch and Moody’s

Russian Helicopters credit now being rated by Fitch and Moody’s

5-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian helicopter holding “Russian Helicopters”, part of “Russian Technologies” – one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of helicopters, announced for the first time the credit rating from two rating agencies: Fitch and Moody’s. Fitch Ratings has assigned a long-term credit rating of BB +, Moody’s Investors Service has estimated it at the level... Read more

UK – Castle Air ventures into the S76 market

UK – Castle Air ventures into the S76 market

5-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Long time AW109 specialist Castle Air has taken a big step with the acquisition of three Sikorsky S76A++ helicopters.  Bought from Australia, where they were operated by Jayrow, the three are currently en route to Castle Air’s base at Liskeard in Cornwall. In recent years, Castle Air have built up a specialisation in AgustaWestland AW109s,... Read more

Register Update – Ireland – August 2012

Register Update – Ireland – August 2012

5-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

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

Bristow invests in Cougar – buys minority shareholding and eight S92s

Bristow invests in Cougar – buys minority shareholding and eight S92s

4-Sep-2012Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry, and Cougar Helicopters Inc., the largest offshore energy and search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service provider in Canada (“Cougar”), today jointly announced that Bristow has entered into a definitive agreement with Cougar’s parent VIH Aviation Group Ltd. (“VIHAG”) and various VIHAG affiliates to acquire... Read more

Russian Helicopters attends marine technology event

Russian Helicopters attends marine technology event

4-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Electronic translation – press release was only issued in Russian Russian helicopter holding “Helicopters of Russia”, a subsidiary of “OPK” Oboronprom “included in the” Rostekhnologii “, one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of helicopters, including some of the most iconic, innovative and widely exploited models will take part in the Ninth international exhibition... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – August 2012

UK AAIB Bulletin – August 2012

4-Sep-2012Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- SA341G Gazelle 1 (G-WDEV), crashed during landing, Salisbury, Wilsthire, 10 January 2012... Read more

Register Update – New Zealand – August 2012

Register Update – New Zealand – August 2012

4-Sep-2012Source: HeliHub.com

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

Heli-skiing company cited for cutting trees in National Forest

Heli-skiing company cited for cutting trees in National Forest

4-Sep-2012Source: Methow Valley News

The U.S. Forest Service has issued a notice of non-compliance to North Cascade Heli-Skiing for cutting two dozen trees on a high ridge to create an unauthorized helicopter landing zone. (see full story)... Read more

Register Update – Canada – August 2012

Register Update – Canada – August 2012

4-Sep-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

Research Report – World’s 5 Leading Helicopter Manufacturers

Research Report – World’s 5 Leading Helicopter Manufacturers

4-Sep-2012Source: Research and Markets

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6h46ws/worlds_5_leading) has announced the addition of the “World’s 5 Leading Helicopter Manufacturers – Strategic Initiatives, Developments & Focus – Q1-Q3 2012 – Eurocopter, Bell, AgustaWestland, Sikorsky, Boeing” report to their offering. This report will be useful for… Comprehensive Strategic & Competitive Assessment of these 5 Key Industry Players Identification & Analysis of Imminent Market Opportunities... Read more

UK – RotorMotion lose closely-fought ‘Aviation Polo Challenge’

UK – RotorMotion lose closely-fought ‘Aviation Polo Challenge’

4-Sep-2012Source: RotorMotion

London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe’s largest business jet charter operators, is celebrating victory over top helicopter charter business RotorMotion in the second annual ‘Aviation Polo Challenge’. Held on Saturday, September 1 at Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club in Surrey, the pro-am match saw a nail-biting finish, as the LEA team staged a dramatic... Read more

Popular Rotorcraft Association and FAA sign agreement

Popular Rotorcraft Association and FAA sign agreement

3-Sep-2012Source: PRA

On August 21st the FAA and the PRA signed a Letter of Understanding making the PRA an FAA Safety Team Industry Member, creating a high-level relationship between the two organizations. This agreement between the FAA and the PRA puts in place formal contacts and responsibilities to share information, promote education and safety awareness between both... Read more

US Police groups urge limit on UAVs

US Police groups urge limit on UAVs

3-Sep-2012Source: Washington Times

Faced with a skeptical public uneasy about the potential impact of drones on personal privacy, three leading law enforcement groups on Friday endorsed industry-backed guidelines limiting the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).  (see full story)... Read more

New Helicopter Hangar for Pecos County

New Helicopter Hangar for Pecos County

3-Sep-2012Source: KOSA

The hangar is about 3,400 sq. ft. including the office area, restroom, equipment storage room and hangar area for helicopter.  (see full story)... Read more

UK’s Suffolk Police helicopter unit now on Twitter

UK’s Suffolk Police helicopter unit now on Twitter

3-Sep-2012Source: Suffolk Police

Suffolk Police has increased its presence on social networking sites by launching a Twitter account for the force helicopter. @Angliaskycops launched this morning and police are encouraging residents to follow the new account. Last August Suffolk Police launched a Twitter account for the whole force, tweeting about campaigns, news stories and more. The account now... Read more

Helicentre becomes second in UK to offer Cabri G2 training

Helicentre becomes second in UK to offer Cabri G2 training

3-Sep-2012Source: Helicentre

Helicentre Aviation Ltd. has become the second UK Flight Training Organisation to gain CAA approval to deliver the Guimbal Cabri G2 type rating as well as their full range of professional courses on the new type. The approval coincides with the arrival of the second Cabri G2 to be added to the UK register, collected... Read more

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