3-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is today launching a second daily email bulletin – specifically focusing on Helicopter Safety. This will pick up accident reports, news items related to safety as well as alerts to safety documents. While the news stories are an overlap with our main daily news headlines email, this one will provide more insight into helicopter... Read more
3-May-2012Source: Kaman
aman Aerospace Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN - News) and Kineco Private Limitedtoday announced that they have entered into an agreement to form a manufacturing company in India. The venture will be based in Goa and will manufacture advanced composite structures for aerospace, medical and other industries. Gregory L. Steiner, President of Kaman Aerospace Group, commented, “This is a... Read more
3-May-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
3-May-2012Source: Amstat
According to AMSTAT, the leading provider of corporate aviation fleet and operator information, the first quarter of 2012 was a mixed bag of results indicating that a broad based business aircraft resale market recovery still remains elusive. On the one hand inventories generally continued to contract, but year on year transaction activity remained largely unchanged... Read more
3-May-2012Source: London Heliport
London Oxford Airport and the London Heliport, now under single ownership*, are exhibiting together at EBACE in Geneva during May 13-16 (Stand No 1653) to highlight the synergies and ease of travel to interlining jet operators, especially during the London Olympics this summer. They will also be incentivised with discounts for the interlining jets, says Business Development... Read more
3-May-2012Source: HAI
Ed DiCampli, HAI’s executive vice president, and Jose Orozco, HAI’s operations and safety assistant, are representing HAI at the American Helicopter Society’s (AHS) 68th Annual Forum and Technology Display at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. HAI is one of more than 60 exhibitors from the vertical flight community. HAI Executive Vice... Read more
3-May-2012
Simplex Aerospace has announced an agreement with Shanghai-Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment Company to promote Simplex products throughout China. This agreement will allow Simplex to better serve Chinese operators and expand their distribution of systems for firefighting and utilities maintenance. Simplex Aerospace has been actively selling their products in China for the past two years. In... Read more
2-May-2012Source: CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published comprehensive information on the latest flight crew licensing requirements for UK licensed pilots. The new document, CAP 804, notifies the requirements for UK national licences and provides a complete guide to the new EASA licensing regulations. The full publication is available for download from the Publications... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its replacement hydraulic cargo hook kits for the Eurocopter BO105LS A-3 aircraft have been certified by the FAA and ANAC/Brazil and are now in production. The kits have also been submitted to Transport Canada and EASA for certification in Canada and Europe.... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Garmin
Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that it has sold more than 100 million of its products to motorists, pilots, boaters, runners, cyclists, golfers, hikers, hunters, and geocachers – who all depend on Garmin to help show the way. “This is a tremendous milestone for Garmin.  In just 23... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Kaman
Neal Keating, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “While below last year, our first quarter results were in line with our expectations and provide us confidence to reaffirm our outlook for the full year. This performance was led by another solid quarter for our Industrial Distribution business, which achieved record quarterly sales and operating profit.... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies Corporation announces the release of their new Latitude Messenger for iOS App. The Latitude Messenger App improves communications by bringing the ease of using an iOS touch interface to aviation communications. Users can control their Latitude SkyNode® transceiver communication features from anywhere on the aircraft, instead of being tied to messaging display heads mounted... Read more
2-May-2012Source: London’s Air Ambulance
London’s Air Ambulance, the Charity which runs London’s Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, has become the first in the UK to trial a novel device for directly cooling the brain using evaporative, nasal spray technology, the RhinoChill® IntraNasal Cooling System in pre-hospital cardiac arrest patients. London’s Air Ambulance will conduct this study on its Physician Response... Read more
2-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The HeliHub.com team has noticed that the early sales of the Bell 407GX demonstrate particular success for Bell in Central and South America. Of the first 14 off the production line, more than half are in that region, with three in Brazil and one each to Chile, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Panama. The 407GX is... Read more
2-May-2012Source: HAI
HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of April. If you or your company is interested in joining, please go to www.rotor.com/Membership/JoinHAI.aspx Regular Members Double M Helicopters Mandan, ND S3 Inc. (System Studies & Simulation, Inc.) Huntsville, AL Sicher Helicopters Bogota, Colombia Ultimate Heli (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg, South Africa Georgia Dept.... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Lord Corp
LORD Corporation – a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control – is pleased to announce the expansion of their electromechanical business with the launch of Active Vibration Control System (AVCS) for the Eurocopter EC130 T2 platform. Initial product deliveries began in late 2011. Unveiled by Eurocopter during the 2012 Heli-Expo exhibition in Dallas, Texas, the EC130 T2 is designed to... Read more
2-May-2012Source: SkyTalk
Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling announced the tour, expected to begin about June 20 in Grand Prairie, at the American Helicopter Society’s annual meeting in Fort Worth on Tuesday. (see full story)... Read more
2-May-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
2-May-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
2-May-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
2-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Wuxi City in China has recently introduced a new local ordinance that all new buildings over 100m high must have a helipad on the top for emergency use. This is despite a recent report that no fire appliance can tackle a blaze higher than 68m above ground level. Will this become the standard in China? ... Read more
2-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Russian Helicopters will reportedly sign contracts for civil Mi-17s and Ka-32s to customers in Malaysia soon – according to a company representative commenting on the results of the 13th Defense Services Asia exhibition and conference which was held in Kuala Lumpur on April 16th – 19th. According to him, negotiations are at the final stages.... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Draganflyer
Draganfly Innovations will be attending the 2012 International Association of Chiefs of Police (ICAP) 2012 Conference. The 2012 ICAP Conference runs from September 29 to October 3 and will feature speakers from around the world. ICAP 2012 is an excellent opportunity to get the latest opinions on currently pressing law enforcement topics. We will be... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Erickson Air-Crane
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC) (“Erickson Air-Crane†or the “Companyâ€), a leading operator and 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 Thursday, May 10, 2012, to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Hosting the... Read more
2-May-2012Source: DRS Technologies
DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced that it has realigned its operating structure to more effectively serve its military and commercial customers. The company has been reorganized into three new operating Groups: -Â DRS Network and Imaging Systems (NIS) includes the DRS electro-optical and integrated sensor systems lines of business, and the development of networks... Read more
1-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Last Friday, HeliHub.com broke the story that AgustaWestland have brought a demonstrator AW139 to the UK for the London Olympics. Courtesy of Nigel Hitchman, we have now caught up with the colour scheme of this aircraft – a blend of the standard Finmeccanica grey/red starburst with three extra blue and one extra red stripe to... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Royal Navy
The Torpoint base stepped in when Plymouth Airport closed and now serves as a ‘lily pad’ for helicopters working for the Flag Officer Sea Training. In their distinctive blue livery, two Dauphin helicopters which serve the RN’s premier training organisation are parked on new landing pads at HMS Raleigh. This is the new and improved... Read more
1-May-2012Source: HAI
The U.S. House of Representatives has now selected its conferees to iron out differences with the Senate over competing versions of the Highway Reauthorization Bill. Embedded in the Senate version, S. 1813, is language inserted by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) that usurps FAA authority to regulate air tour operators over national parks, and instead gives... Read more
1-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The French Navy has completed its lease of a AS365N2 Dauphin – and returned it to Belgian operator NHV. The helicopter was noted outside NHV’s base at Ostend on Saturday, covered over and with its main rotor blades removed. It is expected to be repainted back from the grey/red French Navy scheme to the standard... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) Vice President and CFO, Glenn E. Tynan, will present at the Oppenheimer Annual Industrials Conference on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. The presentation will be at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel in New York City at 9:20 am EST. A simultaneous webcast and presentation slides will be available on the company’s website... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Keystone Turbine Services
Keystone Turbine Services, LLC (KTS), a subsidiary of M International, Inc. of McLean, Va., will hold its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Fri, May 4, 2012 in their newly renovated 30,000 sq. ft. facility at 885 Fox Chase, Suite 111, Coatesville, Pa. The ceremony will commence at 1:00 pm followed by tours and refreshments.... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Bruce’s Custom Covers
Bruce’s Custom Covers announces the broadest range of custom fitted covers for aircraft and engines. For more than 32 years, Bruce’s Custom Covers has been the innovation and quality leader in protective covers for aircraft all over the world. Covers for airplanes, jets, helicopters, gliders, off-link jet engines and more provide AOG protection from the... Read more
1-May-2012Source: HELP Appeal
After the successful funding and completion of two hospital emergency landing pads – one onsite at Southampton General Hospital and the other at Oswestry Spinal Injuries hospital – the HELP Appeal is now looking for further helipad projects at key A&E hospitals across the country. The HELP Appeal, established by the County Air Ambulance Trust, provides non-repayable grants to hospitals... Read more
1-May-2012Source: BDN Aerospace Marketing
BDN Aerospace Marketing (BDN) is surveying hundreds of marketing and communications professionals this week to assess the industry’s understanding and use of marketing measurement techniques. BDN regularly conducts original, aerospace-specific research to assist communications and marketing professionals and gain insight into industry beliefs, practices and trends. Recent, non-aerospace-focused studies indicate that fewer than 50 percent... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today delivered the first Bell 407GX to be operated in Canada to Newfoundland Helicopters. “We have a long and rich history with Newfoundland Helicopters and we’re excited to share this landmark day with them. The 407GX is assembled at Mirabel, Canada, so it is particularly gratifying to... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Bell
The Bell Helicopter, Textron Inc. safety publication, Helicopter Professional Pilots Safety Program or HELIPROPS, designed for helicopter pilots, is now available electronically online. Bell’s newsletter Human AD, Airworthiness for Humans, is published in English and Spanish and is distributed to readers in approximately 122 countries. A popular feature of the newsletter are articles from helicopter pilots’ own experiences flying... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Thomas Redder has joined Spectrum Aeromed as their new Account Representative in the company’s Germany based office. In his new role Redder will be responsible for global sales and will work closely with Vice President of International Sales for Spectrum Aeromed Horst Heinicke. “We are pleased to add Thomas to our team at Spectrum Aeromed,â€... Read more
1-May-2012Source: STARS
Regina, SK, April 30, 2012 – As of noon today, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) was ready to provide helicopter air ambulance services for critically ill and injured patients in southern Saskatchewan. Following a brief ceremony involving dignitaries and former patients, the organization opened its base in Regina. “This is a historic day for... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
HeliOnline.de is reporting that German automotive group Brose has taken delivery of a new AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew. Serial number 22261 and registered D-HBFS, the two-tone grey corporate helicopter was noted at Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss International Airport on Tuesday last week. The company’s main plant is at Coburg. The company currently flies a Eurocopter EC135... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: AAG
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the east coast’s premier executive helicopter company, has established helicopter operations at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport to provide convenient access to Manhattan from all metro airports. Travel time between Teterboro and Manhattan is less than 10 minutes aboard one of AAG’s Sikorsky S-76® executive aircraft. Associated Aircraft Group is a subsidiary... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Helibras
(electronic translation) Instituto Helibras, along with the musical talents of the company, is releasing a CD with songs performed by their employees, at a dinner open to the public on the 16th of May, from 19.30 in the restaurant Don Cesario in Itajubá. The proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Indra
Indra’s new UAV, the Pelicano helicopter, performed a test flight at the Marugán aerodrome in the province of Segovia. This test marks the market launch of Indra’s new unmanned helicopter system, which is now ready to enter into service. The flights took place as part of UNVEX’12, the Spanish conference for unmanned systems that is holding... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Nordic Rotors
Fiskflyg will establish a permanent summer base in Kvikkjokk, starting this summer. The base will offer daily shuttle tours between Kvikkjokk and Staloluokta, with an optional stop in Tarreluobbal. In addition to the shuttle traffic Fiskflyg will offer regional ad-hoc flight operations. Kvikkjokk is situated on the foot of the Swedish mountain world, some 120... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Standard & Poor
Overview — U.S. aviation service provider PHI Inc.’s operating performance has improved materially over the last several quarters due to increased Gulf of Mexico activity and increased profitability in the company’s Air Medical segment. — We are revising the outlook on the company to stable from negative. We are affirming the ‘B+’ corporate credit rating.... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today announced that following, agreement with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), pilots of UK-registered amateur-built aircraft, and other listed types flying to the Republic of Ireland, can now do so for up to 28 days through a general exemption. Previously pilots were required to make individual applications to... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Helibras
(electronic translation) A team of Engineering and Flight Testing of the Helibras held its first test campaign in a Super Puma aircraft family, the Brazilian army, held by a crew entirely Brazilian. The objective was to observe during a night flight, the new lighting of the dashboard of the AS532 Cougar EU Avex compatible with... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Cobham
Warren Tucker, who has served as Chief Financial Officer (‘CFO’) of Cobham plc (‘Cobham’) since May 2003, had previously discussed with the Cobham Board long term planning with regard to tenure on the Board. Following Andy Stevens’ retirement for medical reasons and at the Board’s request a final decision was delayed to allow for the... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Seattle Police
The Seattle Police Department is in the training and evaluation stages of deploying an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Since first exploring the possibilities and advantages of an unmanned aerial program to the present day, nothing has changed substantively. The possible use of a UAV by SPD has been in the news for quite a while... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: World Class Aviation Academy
The European helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter has shown interest to locate their maintenance training in our Rotary Wing Training Center (RWTC) in Gilze en Rijen, which is opened on Wednesday, April 25 by the Dutch Minister of Defense Hillen. Eurocopter is following the example of Boeing, who relocated it global Chinook maintenance training to the care... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: UVMC
Ukiah Valley Medical Center has accepted its single largest gift in the history of the hospital to build a new emergency department and intensive care unit. Pauline and Morgan Ruddick, lifelong residents of the Ukiah Valley, have committed $250,000 to the project in support of the hospital’s planned rooftop helipad. “The community has been very... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of United Industrial Corporation Oboronprom, a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters and producer of some of the world’s most iconic, innovative and widely operated models, announces that Kazan Helicopters has successfully completed the first demonstration flight of the multi-role civil Ansat helicopter with a hydro-mechanical flight control system. To date... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Golden Eagles, the pilots group that is the symbolic calling card of the Russian helicopter industry. Based at the Russian Army’s Flight Training Centre in Torzhok, the Golden Eagles are one of the few helicopter pilots groups anywhere in the world to perform flight acrobatics in both the... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter
The 500th EC145 helicopter was delivered by Eurocopter today, marking a new milestone for this twin-engine workhorse rotorcraft that continues in high-rate production for international customers. Eurocopter’s 500th EC145, along with the 501st production helicopter, were provided to Transportes Aereos Pegaso, which is the largest Mexican operator in the Gulf of Mexico. Pegaso already operates... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: AEM
AEM’s 400W External PA System has been chosen by the Turkish National Police (TNP) for their new fleet of 15 Bell 429 twin-engine helicopters. The contract for the new helicopters was signed last month between Bell and the TNP authorities. All aircraft will be built at Bell’s Canadian facility in Mirabel, Quebec with the aircraft... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 after the close of the market on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing 877-883-0656... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: ATP
ATP, a leading provider of safety and compliance information to the aviation industry, announces the addition of the digital avionics technical publications from Avidyne Corporation to its extensive database of technical and maintenance libraries. All Avidyne avionics libraries from ATP now can be accessed via the new ATP® Aviation Hub online service, as well as... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: NEHC
A just-published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that trauma patients transported to level 1 or level 2 trauma centers have better rates of survival when transported by helicopter than by ground ambulance. That’s not really news to members of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART), which has been saving lives for nearly... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter
Spidertracks are putting their spiders to the ultimate test next month. From May 3–21, in conjunction with Northern Lights Avionics, and Land and Sea Aviation, spidertracks will be performing an “Air Tour†of Alaska. They will be traveling to tradeshows and various areas of Southern and Central Alaska, tracking their journey with a Spider S4.... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: CBC
Winnipeg Police have had their EC120 a year now, and the usage in 2012 at 40 hours a month is 50% higher than planned. Opposition councillors are calling for a second helicopter (see full story)... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Global Aerospace
Global Aerospace, Inc., a leading provider of aerospace insurance products and services, announced the launch of a new website dedicated to providing safety resources to the aviation community. Developed through the company’s SM4 safety program, the new website is an indispensable resource for aviation professionals who are serious about improving and promoting safety within their... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: The Vindicator
The required funding has been raised for the new Dayton Rotary Helipad to be located on the grounds of the Dayton Community Center. (see full story)... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
AgustaWestland have brought one of their AW139 demonstrator aircraft from Italy to the UK for the London Olympics, which start with the opening ceremony on Friday 27th July this year. Arriving as I-AWRH, the helicopter has now been re-registered as G-OLYM – an obvious give-away that it is here for the Games. HeliHub.com will report... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: STARS
Enerplus Corporation, who have been strong supporters of STARS since 1992, have reached the $500,000 giving milestone. A celebration, which included a logo unveiling on the STARS helicopter, was held on April 25 for the independent oil and gas producer at the STARS Calgary hanger. “Enerplus has been in business for over 25 years, and... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Nordic Rotors
Sweden’s oldest active helicopter company, Lapplandsflyg, has decided to retire. The flight operations will be terminated this summer, and its business will be permanently closed. The shut-down includes the summer bases in Kvikkjokk and Hemavan/Ammarnäs, together with the shuttle routes between Hemavan-Ammarnäs and Ritsem-Staloluokta-Kvikkjokk as well. The routes will be inherited by other companies and... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) have now sold more than 4,500 night vision aviation systems worldwide. This gives ASU more aviation systems sales to civilian operators than any supplier in the world. “I can remember when the thought of night vision systems in the civil market was just a luxurious dream,†said ASU’s founder and HAI... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics reached a significant operational and sales milestone last month when the company delivered its 1,000th Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS) since introducing the leading edge Digital Audio System family. The unit was delivered to Bell Helicopter-Textron for completion on the Westchester County Police Bell 407GX airborne law enforcement patrol helicopter. “We are very... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: ARGUS International
Professional Resources In System Management, LLC (PRISM) is pleased to report the completion of a three-day Safety Management System (SMS) course in conjunction with the Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI). The course took place in New Delhi, India and focused on the Four Pillars of SMS, safety culture, just culture, decision making, SMS risk... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: The Jet Business
The Jet Business founder Steve Varsano and his marketing team travel to Geneva for Europe’s premier business aviation show, EBACE, during 13-16th May to highlight their new added proposition – helicopters. Hard on the heels of its successful opening of the world’s first showroom for business jets, which has seen hundreds of visitors welcomed through its doors, the... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal year 2012 fourth quarter and year-ended March 31, 2012, after the market closes on Wednesday, May 23. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, which will... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter Spain
Eurocopter España has acquired an 80 percent stake in the new company Sabadell Helicopters Service Center (SHSC), which brings together the aircraft maintenance and repair activities of the Catalonian company TAF Helicopters SL. This platform positions Eurocopter as a leading provider of technical assistance and logistics support services for the Spanish helicopter sector. Continuing with... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Bond Air Services
Bond Air Services has been awarded a new, five-year contract, worth £8 million, by air ambulance charity, Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. The contract will see Bond continue to provide a complete helicopter support service, including aircraft, crew and maintenance support until 2017. Bond has been providing the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for the Air... Read more
26-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Bond Aviation Group has merged separate websites for each of its onshore and offshore operations into one Group website. Gone are www.BondOffshoreHelicopters.com and www.BondAirServices.com – both replaced by www.BondAviationGroup.com While the intent to merge two websites into one is understandable, and the willingness to expand on the predecessor sites with a new “Media” section, the... Read more
26-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
RLC have recently sold two JetRanger 3 and two LongRanger 3 helicopters to Australia as part of their continual fleet renewal program. All four were cancelled from the FAA register on 11th and 12th April, but have yet to be registered with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Australia – the JetRangers are serial... Read more
26-Apr-2012Source: HAI
Assaults on our industry have become interwoven into the very fabric that constitutes our daily activities. Don’t get me wrong, I welcome discussions on relevant issues such as safety and noise issues, and appreciate the opportunity to improve in these areas. I am talking about in-your-face, no-compromise, take-no-prisoner assaults. For example, a community leader once... Read more
