Civil News

Keeping the “International” in HAI, heading to New Zealand

Keeping the “International” in HAI, heading to New Zealand

13-Aug-2012Source: HAI

HAI Vice President of Regulations and International Affairs Dave York is heading to New Zealand this week for that country’s Aviation Industry Association’s annual Aviation Week conference. On Friday, August 10, he’ll speak about global safety initiatives. He’ll discuss how the backbone of the United States’ Next Generation Air Traffic System (NextGen) – Automatic Dependent... Read more

Enter the ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest

Enter the ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest

13-Aug-2012Source: HAI

ROTOR® magazine is looking for some great photos of helicopters! Enter the ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest and capture the beauty and thrills of helicopter aviation. The ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest is open to all photographers — professional and amateur, HAI member and nonmember. All photos must contain all or part of a helicopter and must be... Read more

HAI Welcomes New Members for the Month of July

HAI Welcomes New Members for the Month of July

13-Aug-2012Source: HAI

HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of July. 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

AHS Student Design Competition Winners Announced

AHS Student Design Competition Winners Announced

13-Aug-2012Source: AHS

AHS Executive Director Michael J. Hirschberg announced that The University of Maryland came in first-place in the 29th Student Design Competition graduate category with “Dart T690/E550,” a lift and thrust compounded VTOL aircraft, while Georgia Institute of Technology/University of Liverpool’s coaxial helicopter with a counter-rotating auxiliary propeller system titled “Advanced Racing Concept (ARC)” captured second-place... Read more

National Airways delivers first Bell 407GX in Africa

National Airways delivers first Bell 407GX in Africa

13-Aug-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that National Airways Corporation, a Bell Helicopter independent representative, delivered the first Bell 407GX to be operated in Africa. The 407GX will be operated by a private customer in a corporate capacity. “The technology found on the Bell 407GX is unique in the helicopter industry,”... Read more

China approves the Bell 429

China approves the Bell 429

13-Aug-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that it has received its airworthiness certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the Bell 429. The certification follows the first complete assembly and successful flight testing of a 429 at a CAAC 145 service facility. “We are very excited to see... Read more

Register Update – Switzerland – July 2012

Register Update – Switzerland – July 2012

9-Aug-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 – Japan – July 2012

Register Update – Japan – July 2012

8-Aug-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 – South Africa – July 2012

Register Update – South Africa – July 2012

8-Aug-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

Unmanned drone identifies precise positioning of fire ignition source

Unmanned drone identifies precise positioning of fire ignition source

7-Aug-2012Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recently, a fire drill was performed by researchers at Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SIA), simulating fire scenes in high-rise buildings and around the city. During the exercise, the rotorcraft flying robot system for fire scene monitoring and emergency treatment developed by SIA realized precise positioning of ignition source and fire scene... Read more

Register Update – Austria – July 2012

Register Update – Austria – July 2012

7-Aug-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

HAI Rotor Safety Challenge Professional Education Program

HAI Rotor Safety Challenge Professional Education Program

6-Aug-2012Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI), in collaboration with the HAI Safety Committee, is developing the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge, a new education initiative that debuts at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. Open to all HELI-EXPO® attendees, the Rotor Safety Challenge will feature free safety events and short courses, conveniently scheduled on show days, and will provide... Read more

AUVSI Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors

AUVSI Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors

6-Aug-2012Source: AUVSI

AUVSI announces its newly elected leaders on its Board of Directors. Officers elected for the 2012-2013 term are Peter Bale, chairman; John Lademan, executive vice chairman; Ralph Alderson, first vice chairman and Joe Brannan, treasurer. Additionally, John Lambert continues as immediate past chairman for this term. Newly elected to the AUVSI Board of Directors: Jason... Read more

Register Update – Ireland – July 2012

Register Update – Ireland – July 2012

6-Aug-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

Ahlers to supply Dual Tachometer for Bell 407

Ahlers to supply Dual Tachometer for Bell 407

3-Aug-2012Source: Ahlers Aerospace

Ahlers Aerospace has been selected by Bell Helicopter as the supplier of the Dual Tachometer for the Model 407. Ahlers designs and manufactures new instruments and electronic devices for the aviation industry. Ahlers is also a certified repair station for instruments and accessories. For more information contact Ahlers at 972-567-9852 or visit our website at www.ahlersaerospace.com... Read more

British International to stop Scilly Isles route after 48 years

British International to stop Scilly Isles route after 48 years

3-Aug-2012

British International Helicopters is to end its service from Penzance, which has run since 1964, in November.  The company blamed the decision on uncertainty created by legal challenges to its sale of land to supermarket giant Sainsbury’s (see full story)... Read more

Eurocopter’s X3 hybrid helicopter completes US tour

Eurocopter’s X3 hybrid helicopter completes US tour

3-Aug-2012Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter has completed its highly successful seven-week X3 demonstration tour in the United States, enabling a full range of civil and military operators to witness – and experience – the revolutionary flight characteristics of this high-speed, long-range hybrid helicopter. The X3 returned this week to its home base at the Istres Flight Test Center in... Read more

Air Methods Reports 2Q2012 results and 3Q2012 update

Air Methods Reports 2Q2012 results and 3Q2012 update

3-Aug-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 and provided an update on July 2012 community-based patient transports. For the quarter, revenue increased 48% from $150.2 million to $222.5 million in the current-year quarter. For the six-month period, revenue increased 47% to... Read more

Aviall, Rolls-Royce sign RR300 agreement, extend M250® contract

Aviall, Rolls-Royce sign RR300 agreement, extend M250® contract

3-Aug-2012Source: Aviall

Aviall Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Rolls-Royce for spare parts, modules and tooling for the RR300 light helicopter engine. The global agreement, which extends to June 29, 2022, creates a new product line for Aviall, the Dallas-based industry leader in aftermarket supply... Read more

Apply to HFI’s 2012 Scholarship Program

Apply to HFI’s 2012 Scholarship Program

3-Aug-2012Source: HFI

Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is accepting applications for the 18 scholarships the organization awards to students in the helicopter industry. Interested students can go to www.helicopterfoundation.org and download an application for the scholarship of their choice. HFI understands that as the costs of obtaining the necessary education to work in the rotorcraft industry continue to increase, fewer... Read more

First Bell 429 in Western Europe goes to Air Zermatt

First Bell 429 in Western Europe goes to Air Zermatt

3-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Swiss operator Air Zermatt has taken delivery of the first Bell 429 to be registered in Western Europe – the 67th production example and now flying as HB-ZSU.  Painted all red, the helicopter has a hoist fitted to the starboard side and would thus be used for mountain rescues. In Eastern Europe there are already... Read more

Register Update – Canada – July 2012

Register Update – Canada – July 2012

2-Aug-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

Bell Canada appoints VP of Value Streams

Bell Canada appoints VP of Value Streams

2-Aug-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the addition of Raymond Leduc as vice president of Value Streams at its facility in Mirabel, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for the manufacturing activities of the Mirabel plant and for leading the value stream organization towards operational excellence in an ever increasing... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane announces Q2 conference call

Erickson Air-Crane announces Q2 conference call

2-Aug-2012Source: Erickson Air-Crane

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated  (“Erickson Air-Crane” or the “Company”), a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced it will conduct a conference call at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, to discuss its financial results for the second quarter and first half fiscal year 2012... Read more

Executive Search Firm, Aviation Search Group Attending AUVSI

Executive Search Firm, Aviation Search Group Attending AUVSI

2-Aug-2012Source: Aviation Search Group

Aviation Search Group, an executive style search firm dedicated to the worldwide aerospace industry, announced today it will attend the upcoming AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America in Las Vegas. Aviation Search Group will attend all four days of the show and will be available to discuss their “Unmanned Recruiting Programs” onsite.  Grayson Barrows, Director of Sales... Read more

AgustaWestland seeks $1.8M back from ORNGE

AgustaWestland seeks $1.8M back from ORNGE

1-Aug-2012Source: Toronto Star

AgustaWestland is seeking the return of $1.8M from the controversial marketing services agreement between them and Ontario EMS operator ORNGE – the detail of which is already under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police.  (see full story)... Read more

UK Government reduces SAR bidders to three

UK Government reduces SAR bidders to three

1-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com

After the huge debacle of the previous round of bids (see £6bn UK SAR privatisation deal on hold – police investigate), the UK Government has announced the short-list of bidders going forward to provide SAR services around the British coastline for a 25 year period.  The successful bidder(s) will take over roles currently provided by... Read more

Helicopter tours begin in Queen City

Helicopter tours begin in Queen City

1-Aug-2012Source: WIVB Channel 4

Western New York Helicopters has opened up Buffalo Waterfront Tours, which will take people along the lakefront, the Naval Park, and downtown Buffalo (see full story)... Read more

FARC guerrillas release kidnapped helicopter pilots

FARC guerrillas release kidnapped helicopter pilots

1-Aug-2012

Pilots Juan Carlos Alvarez and Alejandro de Jesus Ocampo were handed over to representatives of the ICRC and a local human rights non-governmental organisation in a remote area in the jungle-covered Cauca province (see full story)... Read more

Avstar Finance launches new helicopter blog

Avstar Finance launches new helicopter blog

1-Aug-2012Source: Avstar Finance

Avstar Finance, an affiliate of Avstar Media, is pleased to announce the publishing of a new blog focused on our helicopter industry – Rotor Noise: A HELICOPTER BLOGTM. Chuck McGuire, Avstar Finance’s managing director, is the blog’s author. The blog will feature thoughts and comments on a variety of subjects – some tongue-in-cheek – and... Read more

Belfort Instrument Company Launches New Website

Belfort Instrument Company Launches New Website

1-Aug-2012Source: Belfort

Belfort Instrument Company, one of the oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures in the U.S., has redesigned its website with more information and expanded features. The Belfort site, www.belfortinstrument.com/ provides not only information on a wide range of meteorological sensors but also lists system solutions for various weather measurement systems. The Belfort Online store tab has... Read more

Airworthiness, CBM and HUMS Abstracts Sought

Airworthiness, CBM and HUMS Abstracts Sought

1-Aug-2012Source: AHS

The American Helicopter Society, in conjunction with HAI, is sponsoring a Technical Specialists’ Meeting on Airworthiness, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), and Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS) on Feb. 11-13, 2013 in Huntsville, Ala. Abstracts are sought in a variety of technical disciplines related to commercial or military aircraft Airworthiness, CBM, Health-Monitoring Technologies, or Certification/Qualification of... Read more

Bell and Cessna open AsiaPac Service Facility in Singapore

Bell and Cessna open AsiaPac Service Facility in Singapore

31-Jul-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, in partnership with Cessna Aircraft Company, opened a new regional service center in Singapore at Seletar Aerospace Park. Bell Helicopter and Cessna are Textron companies (NYSE: TXT). The new state-of-the-art facility offers customers a one-stop shop for comprehensive repair, completion, fulfillment, maintenance and customization solutions. “The grand opening of our Asia Pacific service... Read more

STARS begins night missions from Regina base

STARS begins night missions from Regina base

31-Jul-2012Source: STARS

July 30, 2012 – Today STARS air ambulance is beginning 24-hour-a-day operations at its Regina base. Until now, the STARS Regina base has only operated 12-hours per day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Now that the majority of clinical and aviation staff have had time to become comfortable with the terrain and providing service in... Read more

Russian Helicopters delegation participates in “Engineers of the Future” forum

Russian Helicopters delegation participates in “Engineers of the Future” forum

31-Jul-2012Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian helicopter holding “Russian Helicopters”, a subsidiary of JSC “UIC” Oboronprom “, one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of helicopters, including some of the most iconic, innovative and well-operated models, took part in the Second International Forum “The engineers of the future in 2012.” The forum was held in Irkutsk Region on the... Read more

FAA certifies Aerolite lateral stretcher kit for AW139

FAA certifies Aerolite lateral stretcher kit for AW139

31-Jul-2012Source: Aerolite

Aerolite announces FAA certification for an AW139 lateral stretcher kit. The lightweight lateral stretcher can be installed within minutes in place of the center row of pax seats. The kit is meant for AW139 operators that installed standard cabin seat configurations but would like to have the extra capability of transporting a patient on a... Read more

Eastern Region Helicopter Council 2012 Annual Meeting

Eastern Region Helicopter Council 2012 Annual Meeting

31-Jul-2012Source: HAI

The Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) is holding its Annual Meeting on September 15, 2012. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues all day, ending with a 6:30 p.m. dinner. The ERHC is also sponsoring a golf outing at the Spook Rock Golf Course on the 14th. Registration is free and the first 32 to register are... Read more

Barclays London Heliport appoints “preferred chauffeur company”

Barclays London Heliport appoints “preferred chauffeur company”

31-Jul-2012Source: London Heliport

Effective immediately, leading executive ground transportation firm First Class Cars, is expanding its central London presence with a new base at Barclays London Heliport in Battersea.  First Class Cars is a popular and regular sight at the FBOs around the UK and as Barclays London Heliport looks forward to a busy summer with increased traffic... Read more

Take Part in HFI’s Silent Auction

Take Part in HFI’s Silent Auction

31-Jul-2012Source: HFI

Helicopter Foundation International will host its second Annual Fundraising Silent Auction at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. This will be a fun and exciting way to win some great items. This will be an amazing opportunity for bidders and donors to become part of HFI’s goals and causes. With your involvement, you can help... Read more

AUVSI Releases “Code of Conduct” for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

AUVSI Releases “Code of Conduct” for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

31-Jul-2012Source: AUVSI

AUVSI published the “Unmanned Aircraft System Operations Industry Code of Conduct” www.auvsi.org/conduct, a set of guidelines to provide AUVSI members – and those who design, test and operate UAS for public and civil use – with recommendations for their safe, non-intrusive operation. Central to the “Code of Conduct” is the need for “safety, professionalism and respect”... Read more

University of Utah AirMed takes delivery of EC145

University of Utah AirMed takes delivery of EC145

31-Jul-2012Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter announced today that it delivered an EC145® to the University of Utah’s AirMed Program. AirMed currently has a fleet of four helicopters. This is the program’s first Eurocopter aircraft and will be providing a much needed upgrade to one of its older aircraft. “We were getting to the point where it wasn’t cost... Read more

Aircell appoints Regional Sales Manager in Northeastern US

Aircell appoints Regional Sales Manager in Northeastern US

31-Jul-2012Source: Aircell

Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market, announces that it has appointed John Hinton to the position of Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, John is responsible for assisting business aircraft operators and aftermarket installation facilities with their in-flight connectivity needs in the Northeastern United States.... Read more

Coptersafety signs LOI for AW139 Level-D simulator in Finland

Coptersafety signs LOI for AW139 Level-D simulator in Finland

31-Jul-2012Source: Coptersafety

Coptersafety Ltd is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent with a major helicopter simulator manufacturer for the procurement of an AW139 Level-D Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The purchase of this high-end simulator underlines Coptersafety’s commitment to deliver world-class training for AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter crews. In close co-operation with Finnair Flight... Read more

Sikorsky in engine talks with Motor Sich

Sikorsky in engine talks with Motor Sich

31-Jul-2012Source: Helihub.com

The Ukraine branch of Russian news agency Kommersant is reporting that Sikorsky are in talks with local engine manufacturer Motor Sich.  A feasible possibility is discussions for re-engining S61 models with the VK-2500 engine that powers the Mi-17 – given the political storm now brewing in the US over the purchase of ten further Mi-17s... Read more

Pawan Hans resumes services in Meghalaya

Pawan Hans resumes services in Meghalaya

31-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com

State-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters has recently resumed its services in the mountainous Meghalaya state after a gap of 15 months, it has been announced.  The move follows its selection in a bid process to run the air service in the state, according to state Transport Minister Abu Taher Mondal, who later admitted that the other... Read more

Arco keeps Yorkshire Air Ambulance flying high

Arco keeps Yorkshire Air Ambulance flying high

30-Jul-2012Source: Arco

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company and provider of workwear, personal protective equipment and workplace safety products, has announced a three-year deal to support the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The deal will help to enable the charity to continue providing a life saving rapid response emergency service to over five million people across Yorkshire. With its... Read more

DLRAA fly 4,000th rescue mission in just 4½ years

DLRAA fly 4,000th rescue mission in just 4½ years

30-Jul-2012Source: DLRAA

Friday 13th is always a date that stands out, but last week’s date will be extra memorable for the crew of Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA), as they achieved a milestone rescue mission. On Friday, DLRAA attended their 4,000th rescue since the Charity started back in January 2008. From accidents up in the rural... Read more

Liquidator to be appointed to Celtic Helicopters

Liquidator to be appointed to Celtic Helicopters

30-Jul-2012Source: Irish Times

A creditors’ meeting has been called for Celtic Helicopters Ltd on 7th August.  Notice of the meeting includes an agenda item to appoint a liquidator. (see full story)... Read more

UTair finances helicopter purchases outside Russia for first time

UTair finances helicopter purchases outside Russia for first time

30-Jul-2012Source: UTair

UTair Aviation has attracted financing from British bank HSBC on a security of French insurance agency COFACE. The deal presupposes delivery of 19 new Eurocopter AS 350/355 helicopters. The airline already operates five helicopters of this type. By the end of 2012 UTair will operate another four helicopters, while in 2013 the airline will take... Read more

Royal Gardens lava helicopter tour moves forward on permit

Royal Gardens lava helicopter tour moves forward on permit

30-Jul-2012Source: Big Island News

A helicopter tour company is continuing with the environmental approval process in order to land in the Royal Gardens subdivision – or what’s left of it – when conducting lava tours. (see full story)... Read more

Red Box International powered AgustaWestland at Farnborough Air Show

Red Box International powered AgustaWestland at Farnborough Air Show

30-Jul-2012Source: Red Box International

Red Box International enjoyed a very busy and successful Farnborough International Air Show last week. The show was the biggest ever with over 1500 exhibitors, 107,000 trade visitors and orders topping $70 billion. We had the opportunity to meet up with some of our agents including Luc and Danny from Aerotecs, Roberto and Tommaso from Sipael,... Read more

President, Congress Asked to Support Biofuels

President, Congress Asked to Support Biofuels

30-Jul-2012Source: HAI

More than 350 U.S. veterans and national security officials have signed a letter calling on President Obama and members of Congress to support the Defense Department’s efforts to invest in alternative fuels. “As a country, we must support efforts inside and outside the Department of Defense to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, deploy clean energy technology, and... Read more

East Anglian Air Ambulance have Bell 429 demo

East Anglian Air Ambulance have Bell 429 demo

30-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Last Thursday 26th July, East Anglian Air Ambulance had some demo flights with the Bell 429 demonstrator aircraft which was in the UK for the recent Farnborough airshow.  Registered C-FTNB, the helicopter did a number of flights from EAAA’s operational base at Norwich Airport. The same helicopter was also noted on 18th July at North... Read more

Butte Falls unveils safer helicopter pad

Butte Falls unveils safer helicopter pad

30-Jul-2012Source: Mail-Tribune

Emergency helicopter landings in Butte Falls, Oregon just got safer with the opening of a new landing area at the edge of town (see full story)... Read more

Air Methods to bring medical helicopters to Fort Drum

Air Methods to bring medical helicopters to Fort Drum

27-Jul-2012Source: Waterdown Daily Times

Medical air transport provider Air Methods will begin operations on Fort Drum on Aug. 1, after opening a station in Watertown last month and with another on the way in Potsdam. (see full story)... Read more

Bristow completes Baltic AS332 contract

Bristow completes Baltic AS332 contract

27-Jul-2012Source: Bristow Helicopters

Bristow recently completed a two-year contract involving a Eurocopter AS332L in the Baltic Sea for ENI Saipem. Capt. Rosh Jaypalan shares his experience during the contract and talks about the commitment, dedication and effort required to achieve success. Bristow’s International Business Unit (IBU) provided an AS332L for crew change and medevac services for the Castoro... Read more

Erie County Sherriff takes delivery of HeliWagon

Erie County Sherriff takes delivery of HeliWagon

27-Jul-2012Source: HeliWagon

HeliWagonTM has delivered a new HeliWagon to the Erie County Sherriff’s department. “I saw one of the HeliWagon’s demonstrated at ALEA and I knew we needed one,” said Erie County Sherriff’s Department Captain Kevin Caffery. “Our tug needed replacing, our trailer needed refurbishing and I did the math. When I saw the HeliWagon it was a... Read more

AgustaWestland makes first GrandNew sale into Poland

AgustaWestland makes first GrandNew sale into Poland

27-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that WIÅšNIOWSKI® of Poland has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin helicopter in VVIP transport configuration. The aircraft, featuring an exclusive 5 seats interior, is expected to be delivered in late 2012. This contract marks the first sale of the GrandNew light twin in Poland,... Read more

HAI Seeks Presenters for the Rotor Safety Challenge at HELI-EXPO 2013

HAI Seeks Presenters for the Rotor Safety Challenge at HELI-EXPO 2013

27-Jul-2012Source: HAI

At HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, HAI and the HAI Safety Committee will debut the Rotor Safety Challenge — a new program of free safety events, forums, and short courses for HELI-EXPO® attendees. Conveniently scheduled on show days, the Rotor Safety Challenge will provide an economical way for show attendees to learn industry best practices and safety tools... Read more

Weather Hazards© Course offers specialized training for professional pilots

Weather Hazards© Course offers specialized training for professional pilots

27-Jul-2012Source: Pilot Weather Training

While National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports most commonly find human error to be the direct cause of aviation accidents, weather is a primary contributing factor in 23 percent of all aviation accidents. The total weather impact is an estimated national cost of $3 billion for accident damage and injuries, delays, and unexpected operating costs. Michael... Read more

New battery option for Robinson R66

New battery option for Robinson R66

27-Jul-2012Source: Concorde Battery

Concorde Battery has developed a new lighter weight aircraft battery for turbine applications. The new RG-325 is 25 AH and FAA-TSO authorized. RG-325 was specifically constructed for turbine starting applications with the goal of a lighter weight, durably constructed battery that could sustain multiple turbine engine starts. With this in mind, rather than designing the... Read more

Duke of York to become Patron of Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Duke of York to become Patron of Yorkshire Air Ambulance

27-Jul-2012Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is delighted to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KG has kindly agreed to become the Royal Patron of the Charity. The announcement comes after The Duke of York, KG visited and officially opened the YAA’s northern airbase at RAF Topcliffe near Thirsk on Monday 9th July.  During... Read more

Aspen Avionics announces initial production and shipment of Connectedâ„¢ Pilot

Aspen Avionics announces initial production and shipment of Connectedâ„¢ Pilot

27-Jul-2012Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics announced today the Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of Connected Pilot, the first in the series of the company’s revolutionary Connected Panel product line that provides a wireless link between certified instrument panel avionics and portable smart devices. FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for Connected Pilot is imminent, so with TSO in... Read more

Eurocopter opens first Certified Services Center in Peru

Eurocopter opens first Certified Services Center in Peru

25-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter

With a view to increasing the close-proximity services it offers its customers, Eurocopter’s subsidiary in the Southern Cone has put its partnership with Servicios Aéreos de Los Andes SAC on an official footing and has also opened its first certified services center in Peru. The new center, based in the city of Ayacucho and opened... Read more

FAA approves Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display System for Robinson R44

FAA approves Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display System for Robinson R44

25-Jul-2012Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, announced today the FAA approval for installation of Aspen’s H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs) into the Robinson R44 and R44 II model helicopters. Aspen’s H-series PFD and MFD systems are designed and manufactured to meet the rigors of helicopter operations.... Read more

NHV acquires two EC155s from Bristow

NHV acquires two EC155s from Bristow

25-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com

HeliHub.com understands that Belgian operator NHV has acquired two Eurocopter EC155s from Bristow.  One – with UK registration G-ISSU – has already been delivered to NHV’s heliport close to Ostend Airport, and will presumably move to the local OO- register and be repainted yellow in the near future.  A photo of it on arrival in... Read more

EASA approves Dart Round-I-Beamâ„¢ Skidtubes on AW119

EASA approves Dart Round-I-Beamâ„¢ Skidtubes on AW119

25-Jul-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce EASA approval of their subsidiary partner DART Aerospace (DAS) Round-I-Beamâ„¢ Skidtubes for the A119/AW119MKII models of helicopters. DAS (DART Aerospace) believed that conventional skidtubes were under-designed for the types of landings most helicopters encounter.  Conventional skidtubes are ill-equipped to face the critical loading conditions encountered when landing on uneven ground,... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed’s Tammy Enright wins award

Spectrum Aeromed’s Tammy Enright wins award

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

X3 arrives in Washington for final leg of US tour

X3 arrives in Washington for final leg of US tour

25-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter continues its U.S. tour of the X3 high-speed hybrid helicopter today in Manassas, Va. where the aircraft performed a flight demonstration for dignitaries, local elected officials, company employees and the news media. The Washington, D.C., metro area is the final leg of flight demonstrations for civil and military customers across the country. The tour... Read more

Heli-Center offers unique opportunities to HAI Members at Oshkosh

Heli-Center offers unique opportunities to HAI Members at Oshkosh

25-Jul-2012Source: HAI

At an event otherwise dominated by the fixed-wing aviation community, HAI has a dominant presence with its HELI-CENTERTM at EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. And the HELI-CENTER offers some great opportunities to HAI members who stop by. When he’s not involved in other meetings or events, HAI President Matt Zuccaro can be found in the HELI-CENTER,... Read more

UK – Sir David Jason Pledges Support for National Air Ambulance Week

UK – Sir David Jason Pledges Support for National Air Ambulance Week

25-Jul-2012Source: Herts Air Ambulance

One of Britain’s most famous and respected actors Sir David Jason is getting behind the first National Air Ambulance Week – 24-30 September 2012. Sir David has come a long way from his days as an electrician; since then he has won many prestigious awards for his work, with roles greatly varying from the comical Del... Read more

Argentina approves higher-weight Bell 429

Argentina approves higher-weight Bell 429

25-Jul-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil in Argentina has joined the growing number of countries who have approved the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 based on Transport Canada’s certification. Transport Canada approved operation of the Bell 429 at 7,500 lbs. in... Read more

New Features, Capabilities Available for Garmin Pilotâ„¢ App

New Features, Capabilities Available for Garmin Pilotâ„¢ App

24-Jul-2012Source: Garmin

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced new features and capabilities for the Garmin Pilot app for iOS® and Androidâ„¢ including support for the GDL® 39 portable ADS-B receiver. When paired with a GDL 39, Garmin Pilot can display subscription-free weather and ADS-B datalink... Read more

Cayman Police helicopter crew obtain EMS certification

Cayman Police helicopter crew obtain EMS certification

24-Jul-2012Source: RCIPS

Four members of the RCIPS Air Operations Unit are now certified emergency medical responders – thanks to a joint initiative between the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority and the police. In addition, the Cayman Heart Fund has very generously donated a defibrillator for use on the police helicopter. The four crew members recently completed an... Read more

FAA Requests Comments from Commercial Air Tour Operators

FAA Requests Comments from Commercial Air Tour Operators

24-Jul-2012Source: FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting comment on their intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget to renew for three years an information collection that had previously been granted emergency clearance. The FAA Reauthorization passed in Feb., 2012, requires air tour operators to report the number of operations conducted over... Read more

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