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WAI Announces Lineup of 2012 Conference Speakers

WAI Announces Lineup of 2012 Conference Speakers

11-Feb-2012Source: Women in Aviation

Attendees to the 23rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be informed and inspired by an exceptional lineup of conference speakers.  This year’s conference will take place from March 8-10, 2012, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will begin Friday’s General Session sponsored by the Helicopter Association International... Read more

FREE iPhone and Android apps for Heli-Expo

FREE iPhone and Android apps for Heli-Expo

11-Feb-2012Source: HAI

HAI is pleased to announce th`at the HELI-EXPO 2012 show app is now available to download for free. The app puts all the details about HELI-EXPO 2012 in the palm of your hand, allowing you to plan your tradeshow experience to the full. The app will keep you up to date on conference details, speaker... Read more

Summit Aviation signs long term agreement with Sikorsky

Summit Aviation signs long term agreement with Sikorsky

11-Feb-2012Source: Summit Aviation

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today they have signed a long term agreement with Sikorsky Global Helicopters to manufacture, assemble and test transmissions for new production Schweizer 300 CTM aircraft and aftermarket support. “We have had a long standing relationship with Sikorsky,” said President of Summit Aviation Bob Fitzpatrick. “For the last five... Read more

Sandel’s Gerry Block receives HAI’s 2012 Safety Award

Sandel’s Gerry Block receives HAI’s 2012 Safety Award

11-Feb-2012Source: Sandel Avionics

Sandel Avionics Inc. has announced that its President and CEO, Gerry Block, has been awarded the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Salute to Excellence AgustaWestland Safety Award, honoring his work in advancing the state of terrain avoidance and warning systems (TAWS) and, in particular, developing the Sandel ST3400H HeliTAWSâ„¢ wire and terrain avoidance system. In announcing... Read more

Uniflight awarded multi-ship MD500 NVG cockpit conversion project

Uniflight awarded multi-ship MD500 NVG cockpit conversion project

11-Feb-2012Source: Uniflight

Uniflight, LLC of Grand Prairie, Texas is very pleased to announce the award of a multi-aircraft contract by the US Government for the cockpit upgrade and Night Vision Goggle (NVG)-compatible conversion of MD500 helicopters. “We are very excited to have been selected for this project,” stated Uniflight’s President David Horton. “We look forward to modernizing... Read more

Bell activities at Heli-Expo

Bell activities at Heli-Expo

11-Feb-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced its aircraft line-up and media briefing schedule for the 2012 Heli-Expo.  These events will demonstrate Bell Helicopter’s commitment to driving affordable mission solutions for its customers. Bell Helicopter’s exhibit will feature the first multi-mission configured Bell 429 – operated by Fairfax County Police– as well as... Read more

YES Communications debuts improved press release format to aviation industry

YES Communications debuts improved press release format to aviation industry

11-Feb-2012Source: YES Communications

YES Communications is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced press release platform that will be used to submit news and announcements for their customers to a worldwide audience. This new format will provide a standardized look for YES Communications and their discerning client base. YES Communications is a leader in distributing news for... Read more

FastFin fuels record sales at BLR Aerospace

FastFin fuels record sales at BLR Aerospace

11-Feb-2012Source: BLR Aerospace

Market acceptance of the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System is fueling record growth for BLR Aerospace, in large part due to OEM and operator acceptance of the FastFin System for Bell medium helicopters, according to Dave Marone, vice president of Sales and Marketing for BLR. BLR representatives will be available to discuss FastFin... Read more

Robinson delivers R66 serial number 100

Robinson delivers R66 serial number 100

11-Feb-2012Source: Robinson

On 23 December 2011, R66 serial number 0100 rolled off Robinson’s production line, one year and two months after the R66 Turbine received FAA certification. The 5-place R66 is Robinson’s largest and most powerful helicopter. The idea, conceived more than a decade ago, was to produce a reasonably priced, low maintenance, high performance turbine helicopter... Read more

Trig Avionics, leading the field in ADS-B certification

Trig Avionics, leading the field in ADS-B certification

11-Feb-2012Source: Trig Avionics

The race to develop a practical and affordable ADS-B solution that will be attractive to general aviation pilots is being led by transponder experts Trig Avionics. Trig recently took another major step in this process by becoming the first company in the world to be awarded FAA TSO C166b certification for their TT31 and TT22... Read more

CAE to deploy three new helicopter simulator training programs in Norway and Brazil

CAE to deploy three new helicopter simulator training programs in Norway and Brazil

11-Feb-2012Source: CAE

CAE have announced on the eve of the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that it will deploy three new simulation-based training programs for helicopter pilots and maintenance engineers. The new programs include Sikorsky S-92 training – including search-and-rescue (SAR) mission training capability – in Stavanger, Norway and Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Eurocopter EC-225 training... Read more

Team NAASCO Announces “Mercury Mod-Phase Two”

Team NAASCO Announces “Mercury Mod-Phase Two”

11-Feb-2012Source: NAASCO

NAASCO will be exhibiting at HELI-EXPO for the 26th straight year, and 2012 will mark the 17th anniversary of the Patented “Mercury Mod” starter generator improvement program. Team NAASCO will be on hand to announce “Mercury Mod-Phase Two” along with the latest FAA approvals and OEM sponsored programs. This next generation Mercury Mod achieves superior... Read more

NAFC renews AFAMS contract with TracPlus Global

NAFC renews AFAMS contract with TracPlus Global

10-Feb-2012Source: TracPlus Global

TracPlus Global is proud to announce that theNational Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) of Australia has renewed their AFAMS data integration contract with TracPlus Global. The contract, first issued in 2010,   saw the establishment of the Australian Fire Aircraft Monitoring System (AFAMS) which intregrates tracking data from all contracted firefighting aircraft and deliveres it in... Read more

FlightSafety expands service and support for heli operators

FlightSafety expands service and support for heli operators

10-Feb-2012Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International continues to expand its support for the helicopter industry with investments in new simulators, training programs and visual systems. “We are proud to have served the helicopter industry for more than 25 years,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “FlightSafety is investing in high-quality training programs, advanced technology simulators, training devices and visual... Read more

AOPA announces management changes

AOPA announces management changes

10-Feb-2012Source: AOPA

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has promoted Heidi Williams to Vice President, Air Traffic Services and Modernization.  Craig Spence, Vice President of Operations and International Affairs, will continue to lead AOPA’s security advocacy efforts and will take on greater responsibilities related to international activities. In her new role, Williams will lead a team responsible... Read more

SEA contracted to develop ADS-B STC

SEA contracted to develop ADS-B STC

10-Feb-2012Source: Southeast Aerospace

Southeast Aerospace (SEA), located in Melbourne Florida, has been contracted by Auburn University through its Aviation Management /Professional Flight Education Program to develop a complete ADS-B solution including an AML STC. Through the development of this ADS-B project, SEA plans to support the GA market with an STC with AML approval for a 978MHz UAT... Read more

FlightOffice.com HeliExpo show special: Free iPads for your entire fleet

FlightOffice.com HeliExpo show special: Free iPads for your entire fleet

10-Feb-2012Source: FlightOffice.com

FlightOffice.com, a pioneer in Operations Management software, is offering helicopter operators free iPads for each aircraft in their fleet. In this exclusive giveaway, operators who sign a 3-year subscription to FlightOffice.com during HeliExpo will receive a free iPad for each aircraft in their fleet “By using our software platform and our iPad app, operators will... Read more

FlightSafety AW139 simulator to feature 220×60 degree field of view glass mirror display

FlightSafety AW139 simulator to feature 220×60 degree field of view glass mirror display

10-Feb-2012Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International announces that its new Level D qualified AgustaWestland AW139 full flight simulator will feature the company’s latest advances in simulation technology including a 220° x 60° field of view glass mirror display. “Incorporating FlightSafety’s latest advances in technology into our Level D qualified simulators will significantly enhance the training we provide,” said Bruce... Read more

Blue Sky announces HawkeyeLink for Bluetooth and smartphones

Blue Sky announces HawkeyeLink for Bluetooth and smartphones

10-Feb-2012Source: Blue Sky Network

Blue Sky Network, a leading, global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation, today introduced the portable HawkeyeLink Bluetooth device that enables hands-free Iridium phone calls and two-way messaging on users’ smartphones in an aircraft or helicopter. After downloading the custom BSN app, HawkeyeLink uses Bluetooth technology to connect to an Android smartphone.... Read more

All Metal MS collaborates with Spectrolab on gimbal searchlight rack

All Metal MS collaborates with Spectrolab on gimbal searchlight rack

10-Feb-2012Source: All Metal MS

All Metal MS, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of safety first custom maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment, has utilized Spectrolab, Inc. to demonstrate All Metal’s product that supports Gimbal Searchlight installation/removal and maintenance. The All Metal Gimbal Searchlight Rack is an innovative rack that allows for the easy installation, removal, storage... Read more

Bell’s Training Academy receives B212 EASA approval

Bell’s Training Academy receives B212 EASA approval

10-Feb-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval  to provide B1.3 Maintenance Training courses on Bell 212 helicopters.  As an EASA Part 147 approved maintenance training organization, the BTA is now approved to provide EASA maintenance training on... Read more

Dart launches new Product Innovation Stage at Heli-Expo

Dart launches new Product Innovation Stage at Heli-Expo

10-Feb-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services will be taking product show casing to a new level this year with their New Product Innovation Stage.  DHS along with their leading manufacturers will be show casing and discussing all their new innovative products for 2012.  We invite you to come and participate as each one of our leading manufacturers provides... Read more

Composite Technology to open bi-directional main rotor blade whirl tower

Composite Technology to open bi-directional main rotor blade whirl tower

10-Feb-2012Source: Sikorsky

Composite Technology Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, will open a $15 million bi-directional whirl tower to dynamically balance helicopter main rotor blades on 14th February The ability to spin blades either clockwise or counterclockwise on one of the most powerful whirl tower’s in the world will enable helicopter operators and manufacturers to rebalance their... Read more

Night Flight Concepts unveils new Night Vision solutions at Heli-Expo

Night Flight Concepts unveils new Night Vision solutions at Heli-Expo

10-Feb-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts

At Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo 2012, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), a leading provider of comprehensive night vision goggle solutions, will showcase new night vision solution options that deliver greater safety and performance. NFC’s new cost-effective NVG Solution Bundles for NVG sustainment and Laser ArmorTM Laser Defense solutions for civil operators both promise to transform night... Read more

Helicopter Technology Company is Certified AS9001:2008 + AS9100C

Helicopter Technology Company is Certified AS9001:2008 + AS9100C

10-Feb-2012Source: Helicopter Technology Company

Helicopter Technology Company (HTC), Los Angeles, California, announced that it is now Certified and operates a ISO 9001:2008 + AS9100C Quality Management System. The registration covers all aspects of the Design and Manufacturing of Helicopter Components. ISO 9001:2008 + AS9100C sets the World Standard for quality levels in all areas of Commercial and Defense Aviation.... Read more

Kenya Police AS350B3e has fist Donaldson IBF in Africa

Kenya Police AS350B3e has fist Donaldson IBF in Africa

10-Feb-2012Source: Donaldson

The first AS350B3e in Africa is flying with the first Donaldson AS350B3e Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system on the continent. Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) delivered the advanced filtration system via Eurocopter South Africa for installation on the Kenya Police Air-Wing’s new aircraft. Donaldson’s AS350 IBF will be... Read more

PAG launches Rotorcraft Services Division at Gardner Aviation Services

PAG launches Rotorcraft Services Division at Gardner Aviation Services

9-Feb-2012Source: Precision Aviation Group

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries, announces the launch of the Rotorcraft Services Division at its subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS).  This Division will provide Helicopter-specific Avionics Upgrades/Installs, Airframe Maintenance, and MRO services at GAS’ 35,000 square foot facilities located at... Read more

Fugro Airborne Surveys Canada goes rotary with AS350B3e

Fugro Airborne Surveys Canada goes rotary with AS350B3e

9-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter Canada

International surveying company Fugro Airborne Surveys has selected the AS350 B3e from Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) to assist with its geophysical survey missions. In addition to previously leased AS350 aircraft, this will be Fugro’s first helicopter purchase in Canada. “To date, our preferred model has been the AS350 B3, which we have chartered from our... Read more

Cadorath expands Bell and Rolls-Royce component rework capacity

Cadorath expands Bell and Rolls-Royce component rework capacity

9-Feb-2012Source: Cadorath Aerospace

Cadorath Aerospace has purchased a local machine shop as well as two CNC Machining Centers to provide additional support for their Bell Helicopter and Rolls-Royce component rework programs. “Our two new Doosan Machining Centers add 20% more production capacity. We now have 12 CNC machines,” says Dave Haines, the Senior VP for Cadorath. “Plus, the... Read more

Eurocopter details what they are doing at Heli-Expo

Eurocopter details what they are doing at Heli-Expo

9-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter’s 20th anniversary will be celebrated with a high-profile participation at next week’s Heli-Expo 2012 exposition at Dallas, Texas, which is to include the unveiling of its latest evolved helicopter version and the highlighting of innovation that is key to the company’s rotary-wing industry leadership. The latest evolution in Eurocopter’s product line will be revealed... Read more

Global Aerospace announces online Vertical eCerts Program

Global Aerospace announces online Vertical eCerts Program

9-Feb-2012Source: Global Aerospace

Global Aerospace is pleased to announce the release of an important enhancement to our online insurance certificate processing portal, eCerts.global-aero.com. Vertcal eCerts will give our brokers and customers the unique ability to issue and print their own certificates of insurance on vertical General Aviation policies where Global Aerospace is the lead market. This secure online site... Read more

TracPlus now supports Absolute Fire Solutions FAST Trac data units

TracPlus now supports Absolute Fire Solutions FAST Trac data units

9-Feb-2012Source: TracPlus Global

Absolute Fire Solutions and TracPlus Global are pleased to announce support for AFS FAST Trac data-logging units within TracPlus’s tracking service.  This development allows crucial airborne fire fighting event information to be integrated and presented within a single common operating picture provided by TracPlus. As part of the Australian Fire Aircraft Monitoring System (AFAMS), Australian... Read more

AW139 EMS interiors – it’s not just an Ornge problem

AW139 EMS interiors – it’s not just an Ornge problem

9-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Ontario’s air ambulance operator Ornge has had a number of problems recently, a number of them documented here on HeliHub.com. One ongoing aspect is the “emergency room in the air” EMS interior fitted to the AW139s which have been deemed unsuitable for the role they are intended for.  Problems identified particularly include the height of... Read more

Aerial Filmworks completes three projects in Costa Rica

Aerial Filmworks completes three projects in Costa Rica

9-Feb-2012Source: Aerial Filmworks

Aerial Filmworks just wrapped 3 projects in Costa Rica including a documentary on Carolina Marin, a world class kickboxer, and a new film by Hernán Jimenez, the director of El Regresso. Dramatic nature footage of the Costa Rica landscape will be used as establishing shots for the film on Marin, and late afternoon and night scenes... Read more

UT Lifestar launches web-based survey tool

UT Lifestar launches web-based survey tool

9-Feb-2012Source: UT Lifestar

UT LIFESTAR recently entered into a partnership with RSQ911 Solutions to launch a web-based survey tool that will allow them to capture key insights and measure customer satisfaction at every stage of transport. The survey tool is an extension to their commitment to provide superior services to patients and their families, as well as the pre-hospital and hospital... Read more

FAA approves Cobham to transfer Artex ELT products to Florida

FAA approves Cobham to transfer Artex ELT products to Florida

9-Feb-2012Source: Cobham

Cobham Beacon Solutions announced they have received 24 Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorizations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Artex Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) product line. The FAA has allowed transition of the previous approval from Cobham Avionics in Prescott, AZ to ACR Electronics in Fort Lauderdale FL under the new Part 21... Read more

Latitude Technologies to display at Heli Expo

Latitude Technologies to display at Heli Expo

9-Feb-2012Source: Latitude Technologies

Latitude Technologies Corporation announced that it will display at Heli Expo in Dallas, Texas, Feb. 12-14, at booth 5112. During the show, Latitude will demonstrate the newest version of its WebSentinelâ„¢ App and will be taking orders for its new IONodeâ„¢ and LoadNodeâ„¢ onboard flight data and operational loads management devices. “Heli Expo is an... Read more

Dakota Air Parts and ASI Services attending Heli-Expo

Dakota Air Parts and ASI Services attending Heli-Expo

9-Feb-2012Source: ASI Services

Dakota Air Parts International, Inc. and their strategic partner ASI Services announced they will be exhibiting at HELI-EXPO (Booth # 9064) and the Singapore Air Show (Booth # T73) this month. The 64th annual HELI-EXPO, sponsored by the Helicopter Association International, is the world’s largest trade show dedicated to civil helicopters. Over 18,000 industry professionals... Read more

Tanis releases video on safety benefits of helicopter preheat

Tanis releases video on safety benefits of helicopter preheat

9-Feb-2012Source: Tanis Aircraft Products

Tanis Aircraft Products announced today the successful release of its video “Just Plug It In” highlighting the safety benefits of helicopter preheat. Tanis is the technology and innovation leader in aircraft preheat systems, including state-of-the-art systems designed specifically for rotary wing aircraft. The video “Just Plug It In” describes the functionality and features of the... Read more

Register Update – Austria – January 2012

Register Update – Austria – January 2012

9-Feb-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

OSF Aviation selects Becker digital audio new EC145 fleet

OSF Aviation selects Becker digital audio new EC145 fleet

9-Feb-2012Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 Digital Audio System was recently selected by OSF Aviation, LLC, a part of OSF HealthCare based in Peoria, Illinois for their new EC145 Air Medical Helicopter fleet. The four (4) EC145s are part of a fleet replacement program for OSF’s operations. OSF Aviation is the provider of air medical support services to... Read more

EASA certifies Dart law enforcement components for AS350, B206 and B407

EASA certifies Dart law enforcement components for AS350, B206 and B407

9-Feb-2012Source: DART Helicopter Service

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce EASA approval of Geneva’s ENG and Law Enforcement completion components for Eurocopter AS350, 355, and Bell 206A/B, 206L and 407 series aircraft. Geneva’s receipt of the EASA approvals will allow European operators to take advantage of Geneva’s many ENG and law enforcement equipment solutions. All components are... Read more

Yorkshire Air Ambulance one step closer to RAF Topcliffe move

Yorkshire Air Ambulance one step closer to RAF Topcliffe move

9-Feb-2012Source: Royal Air Force

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance took one step closer today to the move to their new premises at RAF Topcliffe. Currently based at Bagby Airfield, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance is due to relocate to RAF Topcliffe – which is parented by RAF Linton-on-Ouse – in the coming month. Today offered part of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance... Read more

FAA grants STC for Appareo Vision 1000 on AW109 and AW119

FAA grants STC for Appareo Vision 1000 on AW109 and AW119

9-Feb-2012Source: MSP Aero

MSP Aero is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) has recently granted a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Appareo Vision 1000 Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) device on AgustaWestland AW109/119 series rotorcraft. The Vision 1000 is a part of Appareo Systems’ ALERTS family of FDM products. ALERTS – Aircraft Logging and Event Recording... Read more

ShandsCair in Marion County Florida selects Med-Trans

ShandsCair in Marion County Florida selects Med-Trans

9-Feb-2012Source: Med-Trans

Two press releases for this story – first from Med-Trans In continuing with the Marion County Board of Commissioners’ effort to provide citizens with outstanding health services, Marion County Fire Rescue, Shands at the University of Florida (a premier Level 1 Trauma Center headed by Frederick Moore, M.D., one of the most recognized national figures... Read more

Kaman supports K-Max while expanding manufacturing and rotor blade work

Kaman supports K-Max while expanding manufacturing and rotor blade work

9-Feb-2012Source: Kaman

 The Kaman Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: KAMN), continues to develop new chapters in its storied history with the unmanned K-MAX®; successes and opportunities in subcontract manufacturing; and rotor blade development and production. Kaman will showcase its products and services in Booth 5222, Hall C, at the Helicopter... Read more

Able Aerospace breaks ground on new Mesa Arizona facility

Able Aerospace breaks ground on new Mesa Arizona facility

9-Feb-2012Source: Able Aerospace

Officials from Able Aerospace Services and the City of Mesa, Ariz., held a groundbreaking ceremony today to kick off construction of Able’s expansive new on-airport company headquarters. The multi-state celebration is continuing during Heli-Expo 2012 next week in Dallas, Texas, as Able President and CEO Lee Benson and Mesa City Councilwoman Dina Higgins share highlights... Read more

Donaldson Filtration showcases new products at Heli-Expo

Donaldson Filtration showcases new products at Heli-Expo

9-Feb-2012Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has completed another successful year characterized by new products, a new facility, and delivery of its 5,000th Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system. New this year, at Heli-Expo 2012, in Dallas, Texas, Donaldson will utilize an interactive touch screen application to showcase its rotorcraft products.... Read more

Russian Helicopters deny Mi-2 production restart

Russian Helicopters deny Mi-2 production restart

8-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Russian Helicopters have denied the report in RIA Novosti earlier this week, in which they reported a new production line under the name Mi-2A would start in the Hebei Province in NE China later this year.  Our reporter Nikolai Vanesev even quoted the amount of money being invested in the project. “No smoke without fire”,... Read more

Brazil approves Garmin GTNâ„¢ touchscreen avionics

Brazil approves Garmin GTNâ„¢ touchscreen avionics

8-Feb-2012Source: Garmin

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has received Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency’s (ANAC) validation of the U.S. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series touchscreen avionics and GPS antennas. With this validation, the GTN is... Read more

Air Comm to celebrate 25th anniversary at Heli-Expo 2012

Air Comm to celebrate 25th anniversary at Heli-Expo 2012

8-Feb-2012Source: Air Comm

Air Comm Corporation will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special event on Monday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. in its Heli-Expo Exhibit 9743. The media and show attendees are invited to the celebration. Attendees may enter a drawing for a MacBook Air, and the winner will be announced during the event. Beer, wine, and... Read more

CHC issue statement on UK SAR contract

CHC issue statement on UK SAR contract

8-Feb-2012Source: CHC

The following press release was released by CHC today, following publication of the UK Government press release. However, HeliHub.com was the first aviation press outlet in the world to release this story – five days ago – here. Nick Mair, regional vice president for Western North Sea at CHC Helicopter, was in London for the... Read more

Bristow announces new UK SAR contract

Bristow announces new UK SAR contract

8-Feb-2012Source: Bristow Group

The following press release was released by Bristow Group today, following publication of the UK Government press release. However, HeliHub.com was the first aviation press outlet in the world to release this story – five days ago – here. Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry,... Read more

UK Government announces UK SAR contractors for 2013-2017

UK Government announces UK SAR contractors for 2013-2017

8-Feb-2012Source: UK Dept for Transport

The following press release was released by UK Government today. However, HeliHub.com was the first aviation press outlet in the world to release this story – five days ago – here. On 13 July 2011 the Department for Transport commenced a procurement competition for search and rescue helicopter services to replace the existing contracted Maritime... Read more

AHS’s David Renzi wins award

AHS’s David Renzi wins award

8-Feb-2012Source: AHS

David Renzi, Director of Meetings and Advertising at AHS International, has been recognized by the Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) as its Meeting Professional of the Year for 2011. David was nominated by the Virginia Beach Convention Center (VBCC) for his work with them in hosting Forum 67, held there on May 3-5, 2011. David is the... Read more

Trakka Corp unveils stabilized searchlight: Another industry first

Trakka Corp unveils stabilized searchlight: Another industry first

8-Feb-2012Source: Trakka Corp

Trakka Corp proudly announces another industry first with its stabilized searchlight for airborne applications. The Trakkabeam® A800, widely known and accepted as the superior searchlight solution for Law Enforcement, SAR, and military missions is now offered with a stabilization option. Platform stabilization greatly reduces flight crew workload by eliminating most of the attitude correction required... Read more

Register Update – Japan – January 2012

Register Update – Japan – January 2012

8-Feb-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

NTSB Chairman to deliver keynote address at Heli-Expo

NTSB Chairman to deliver keynote address at Heli-Expo

8-Feb-2012Source: HAI

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman will deliver the keynote address during the HAI annual general membership meeting, Sunday, February 12, 2012, at HELI-EXPO® in Dallas, HAI President Matt Zuccaro has confirmed. “We’re looking forward to hearing Chairman Hersman’s thoughts on how we can continue to improve helicopter safety,” said Zuccaro. “While we’re... Read more

IHC equips first AW109SP with Donaldson inlet barrier filter system

IHC equips first AW109SP with Donaldson inlet barrier filter system

8-Feb-2012Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), is pleased to announce that Intermountain Healthcare’s (IHC) Life Flight in Utah has installed and is operating the world’s first AgustaWestland AW109SP Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system. Longtime air medical operator IHC Life Flight selected the IBF system to reduce direct engine operating... Read more

UTair shops working with two suppliers, including GALS Aero

UTair shops working with two suppliers, including GALS Aero

8-Feb-2012Source: UTair

Electronic translation from Russian original JSC “Airline” UTair »(UTair Aviation) announces the following disqualification of aviation technical equipment: OOO” Russian helicopter company “GALS” and Haven Investments Ltd. The procedure is applied to the disqualification of these organizations due to the fact that these vendors do not fulfill their obligations in transactions with the Airline and... Read more

As you head out to Heli-Expo, don’t forget….

As you head out to Heli-Expo, don’t forget….

8-Feb-2012Source: HAI

Editor… apart from keeping up with all the news on HeliHub.com of course…………. As you prepare to head to HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, or if you are already there, make a note of the following tips to make your experience easier and more productive. HELI-EXPO 2012 on-site registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Sat., Feb... Read more

Aeromaritime participates with PW206/PW207 overhauls in US

Aeromaritime participates with PW206/PW207 overhauls in US

8-Feb-2012Source: Aeromaritime

Aeromaritime America/ITP In Support Services is proud to announce our participation with Pratt & Whitney 200 Series engine repair and overhauls in the U.S. ITP in Support Services has been a Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PW200 Series engines at its Albacete, Spain facility since 2004. Now with its acquisition of AEROMARITIME AMERICA INC... Read more

United Rotorcraft to display new EMS interior in AW169 mockup at Heli-Expo

United Rotorcraft to display new EMS interior in AW169 mockup at Heli-Expo

8-Feb-2012Source: United Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division, is pleased to announce it will unveil a new air ambulance product at HELI-EXPO 2012. Located in booth 8063, United Rotorcraft will unveil the Medical Transport Module (MTM), which is an all inclusive cabinet that attaches to the floor of an aircraft and includes advanced life support systems such... Read more

Air Comm offers ultimate guide to enviromental control systems at Heli-Expo

Air Comm offers ultimate guide to enviromental control systems at Heli-Expo

8-Feb-2012Source: Air Comm

Air Comm Corporation, a leader in the design, production and support of the world’s most reliable and efficient environmental control systems for rotorcraft, will present “The Ultimate Guide to Helicopter Environmental Control Systems,” at Heli-Expo 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, February 12.  The presentation, for all rotorcraft owners, operators... Read more

PZL-Åšwidnik continues investment as SAP software goes live

PZL-Åšwidnik continues investment as SAP software goes live

8-Feb-2012Source: PZL-Åšwidnik

PZL–Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, and the leading Polish aviation company, has now launched the use of SAP business software across its Swidnik factory to enable it to work more efficiently and further integrate with the other AgustaWestland businesses around the world.  Nearly 150 people including representatives from PZL-Åšwidnik, AgustaWestland, suppliers and staff involved in... Read more

PZL-Swidnik increases cooperation with local suppliers

PZL-Swidnik increases cooperation with local suppliers

8-Feb-2012Source: PZL-Swidnik

Board of PZL – Swidnik, AgustaWestland group of companies, met Feb. 2. affiliated with entrepreneurs in the Eastern Cluster metal and invited to cooperate, through subcontracting and / or partnerships in the production of parts and components for helicopters. Argued that they are interested in co-operation also with a small company, a pro-organic production is an asset. PZL-Swidnik... Read more

United Rotorcraft to provide EMS interior for Bell 429 demonstrator

United Rotorcraft to provide EMS interior for Bell 429 demonstrator

8-Feb-2012Source: United Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft is pleased to announce it has recently signed an agreement with Bell Helicopter, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, to provide a medical interior kit for a new Bell 429 aircraft. The agreement includes the manufacture of an FAA (STC’d) approved medical EMS interior that will be shipped to Bell Helicopter’s facility in Piney... Read more

Goodrich to ahowcase advanced helicopter systems at Heli-Expo

Goodrich to ahowcase advanced helicopter systems at Heli-Expo

8-Feb-2012Source: Goodrich

At next week’s Heli-Expo, Goodrich Corporation will showcase advanced helicopter technology that brings real-time information to air crews and lower operating costs to owners along with enhanced safety and rescue systems. Heli-Expo 2012 takes place at the Dallas Convention Center on February 12-14 in Dallas, Texas. Goodrich (booth 4410) will display its HUMS (health and... Read more

NAASCO to exhibit at Heli-Expo

NAASCO to exhibit at Heli-Expo

8-Feb-2012Source: NAASCO

NAASCO will be exhibiting at HELI-EXPO for the 26th straight year, and 2012 will mark the 17th anniversary of the Patented “Mercury Mod” starter generator improvement program. Team NAASCO will be on hand to announce “Mercury Mod-Phase Two” along with the latest FAA approvals and OEM sponsored programs. This next generation Mercury Mod achieves superior... Read more

Bristow to present at 2012 Credit Suisse Energy Summit

Bristow to present at 2012 Credit Suisse Energy Summit

8-Feb-2012Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group, the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that it will be presenting at the 2012 Credit Suisse Energy Summit to be held in Vail, Colorado on February 6 – 10, 2012. Management is scheduled to present on Wednesday, February 8, at 9:25 a.m. Mountain Time (11:25 a.m.... Read more

UTair plans Brazilian rig support joint venture

UTair plans Brazilian rig support joint venture

7-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com

UTair is negotiating with a company in Brazil to create a joint venture for providing helicopter services to offshore oil platforms, reports RAI Novosti.  Andrey Martirosov, CEO of UTair, is reported as saying that they expect to make a more formal announcement later this year, and they would like to use Eurocopter EC175s on this... Read more

Maverick Aviation Group opens new 37,000 sq.ft Grand Canyon terminal

Maverick Aviation Group opens new 37,000 sq.ft Grand Canyon terminal

7-Feb-2012Source: Maverick Aviation Group

Home to Mustang Helicopters and Maverick Airlines, the state-of-the-art hangar is complete with a variety of amenities designed to bring comfort to our customers as they await their departure to the spectacular Grand Canyon. High-definition televisions broadcast tips and trivia, a quaint café awaits those customers looking to grab a quick snack or drink before... Read more

AIA praises Congressional passage of FAA Reauthorization

AIA praises Congressional passage of FAA Reauthorization

7-Feb-2012Source: AIA

The Aerospace Industries Association welcomes House and Senate passage of the conference report on H.R. 658, the “FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.” It is critical to FAA operations and offers stability and predictability to the aviation industry instead of the uncertainty fueled by one short-term extension after another. We have been advocating strongly... Read more

North Flight Data Systems to integrate innovative LARS system into Bell 407

North Flight Data Systems to integrate innovative LARS system into Bell 407

7-Feb-2012Source: North Flight Data Systems

North Flight Data Systems, LLC is pleased to announce they will integrate and certify their Lightweight Aircraft Recording (LARS) system in the Bell Helicopter Textron 407. In cooperation with PHI, Inc. and Rolls-Royce, NORTH FDS will be integrating their voice, video and flight data recording system into the Bell 407 airframe. The system will not... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments names new Quality Assurance Manager

Mid-Continent Instruments names new Quality Assurance Manager

7-Feb-2012Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the appointment of Mark W. Smith as Quality Assurance Manager. Smith will be responsible for quality control, inspection, maintenance of technical data, and regulatory compliance with federal, state and international agencies at the general aviation instrument, avionics and power management manufacturer and FAA/EASA certified repair facility. “Mark brings an excellent record... Read more

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