24-Jan-2012Source: Rakiura Helicopters
Rakiura Helicopters, the only helicopter company with a concession for operations out of Stewart Island’s Fern Gully, and Bluff’s Ocean Beach, has purchased an AS350 BA Squirrel helicopter that adds capacity for travelers, hunters and commercial operators and also vital medivac facilities for the island. The Squirrel is capable of carrying a stretcher and local... Read more
24-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Discussion is going on in the internet domain industry about Bell Helicopter after they acquired the domain name BH.com from publishers Elsevier. Previously owned by Elsevier for their subsidiary Butterworth-Heinemann, it was sold to Bell between August 30th 2010 and September 7th 2011, when Bell Helicopter became the domain registrant (see below) The name BH.com... Read more
24-Jan-2012
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been awarded a contract to fulfill the Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) Operational Needs Statement (ONS) issued by the US Army Aviation Networks Mission Planning (ANMP) Program Directorate. The contract, issued through Science and Engineering Services, Inc., is to deliver ten Helicopter Autonomous Landing Systems (HALS) with three-dimensional (3D) imagery and... Read more
24-Jan-2012Source: News4Jax.com
The family of one of the men killed when a helicopter chartered by Mayo Clinic crashed last month in Clay County is suing the operator of the aircraft. The children of 57-year-old David Hines are suing SK Logistics for wrongful death. They’re also suing Abraham Holdings, the company that owned the helicopter. (see full story)... Read more
24-Jan-2012Source: Cherokee Nation Industries
Cherokee Nation Industries, the manufacturing and distribution division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is being recognized by Bell Helicopter as being in the top 10 percent of the company’s suppliers. The prestigious Bell Premier Supplier Award was presented at CNI’s facility in downtown Stilwell, followed by a luncheon honoring CNI employees for their success. “CNI laid... Read more
24-Jan-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and Brazilian approval of DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) Deluxe Skidtube for Eurocopter AS350/AS355 aircraft. DART’s Deluxe Round-I-Beam™ Skidtubes come straight from the factory with the most popular options pre-installed to save installation time and increase customer convenience. The Deluxe Skidtube feature DAS’s patented... Read more
24-Jan-2012Source: HAI
As you might guess, I get involved in a lot of discussions related to safety within the helicopter industry and, more specifically, regarding individual accidents that have occurred. I believe the intense examination of an accident is a beneficial education tool, lest we repeat the errors of those that came before us. On one such... Read more
23-Jan-2012Source: Dell Children's Medical Center
On Thursday, Jan. 19, Seton Health Care Family, STAR Flight and Central Texas community leaders gathered at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas for a grand opening celebration of STAR Flight’s first on-site, live-in accommodations at the hospital. With its completion, “home” for STAR Flight now carries new meaning. The 1,175-square-foot, specialized accommodations include... Read more
23-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Thai operator Heliluck has recently sent staff on flights to California and back, solely to pick up an auxiliary fuel pump for a R44 Newscopter which was grounded. Robinson took the part off an aircraft on the production line. Round trip was reported as 37 hours, according to Robinson Safety Course trainer Richard Mornington-Sanford on... Read more
23-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss operator Swift Copters have added two helicopters to their fleet in the last week. HB-ZPM is a Eurocopter AS350BA leased in from French operator Mont Blanc Helicopteres – serial number 1833 and previously F-GFPM. HB-ZMS is a Sikorsky S76B owned by Sikornir SA – and was featured at Helitech in the UK in September... Read more
23-Jan-2012Source: JSSI
et Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, was recently elected to membership of the General Aviation Manufactures Association (GAMA).  In addition, Louis C. Seno, JSSI Chairman and CEO, has been invited to serve on the GAMA Board of Directors. GAMA’s primary purpose is... Read more
22-Jan-2012Source: AnalySwift
AnalySwift, LLC, a leading provider of efficient high-fidelity modeling software for aerospace and energy composites and other advanced materials, announced today the release of VABS 3.6. This is the latest version of VABS, which is the tool of choice for efficient and accurate modeling of composite slender structures such as wind turbine blades, helicopter rotor blades, high... Read more
22-Jan-2012Source: Poudre Valley Health System
Poudre Valley Health System announced today that it plans to offer an air ambulance program from Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland beginning mid-March. The program would feature a B3 helicopter designed to safely transfer patients in high-altitude areas. “We are proud to bring to the community an air ambulance service built around three... Read more
22-Jan-2012Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Curaçao and Sint Maarten do not comply with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based on an assessment of each country’s civil aviation authority. As a result, the FAA has assigned both Curaçao and Sint Maarten an International... Read more
22-Jan-2012Source: Helicopter Specialties
Helicopter Specialties, Inc. Introduces: the first Modular Aircraft Floor that is “truly†mechanic friendly for the EC135 and EC145 aircraft. We were motivated to design and build this floor after many years of maintaining EMS helicopters. Our new floors’ access panels can be removed within minutes to gain access to the aircraft without pulling the whole floor.... Read more
22-Jan-2012Source: M International
M International, Inc. has completed the purchase of the assets of the Keystone Engine Services Division of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, Inc. In order to continue the tradition of outstanding service provided by the Keystone Engine Services Division team, M International has formed a new company: “Keystone Turbine Services, LLC†(KTS). KTS will now begin its... Read more
20-Jan-2012Source: JSSI
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, recently announced that Tom Poberezny, former Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) President, has joined the JSSI Board of Advisors. Mr. Poberezny joins Bryan Moss, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Neil Book, Joe Hagin, Aaron Hilkemann, Monte Koch,... Read more
20-Jan-2012Source: SCB Training Center
SCB Training Center, Inc. (SCBTCI), will debut an innovative “ITAR, ISO and AS9100 Compliance Boot Camp†Feb. 15-16, 2012, at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. The aerospace-focused event is designed to share industry best practices with aerospace quality system managers, ISO/AS auditors and compliance officers. Participants will receive an Apple iPad 2 pre-loaded with tools for... Read more
20-Jan-2012Source: Guidance Aviation
On Friday, January 20, 2012, at 4:00pm local time, Guidance Aviation will be presenting to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) the newly painted Robinson R44 helicopter which Guidance Aviation donated to the YCSO in October, 2010. Â This event is a part of the Guidance Aviation BBQ taking place at 6418 MacCurdy Drive, Prescott, AZ.... Read more
20-Jan-2012Source: CHC
He once masterfully landed an Airbus A320 passenger plane on the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 people aboard the aircraft. In March, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, an airline transport pilot, safety expert and accident investigator, will be the principal speaker at the eighth-annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit Gala Dinner. Captain... Read more
19-Jan-2012Source: CALSTAR
California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), a not-for-profit air ambulance company serving northern and central California announced two changes today in its base operations. The organization has suspended operations of its helicopter base located in Jackson, Amador County (CALSTAR 10). The company will also relocate its helicopter base operations, formerly known as CALSTAR 11, from... Read more
19-Jan-2012Source: Life Flight Network
Life Flight Network, a not-for-profit air medical transport service in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, announced today they will open a new helicopter base in Sandpoint, Idaho on March 1, 2012. “Our decision to proceed follows substantial area research and dialogue with a number of community leaders and healthcare professionals to confirm there was... Read more
19-Jan-2012Source: HAI
Dave Huntzinger, former vice president of Safety for Eurocopter, recently joined Professional Resources In System Management, LLC (PRISM) as senior vice president of Helicopter Aviation Services and the team of instructors for the Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) Course at HELI-EXPO 2012. Huntzinger teams with Guido Fuentes, PRISM’s safety program manager and HELI-EXPO veteran instructor,... Read more
19-Jan-2012Source: Telephonics
Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced today that Kevin McSweeney has been named Chief Operating Officer of Telephonics, a new position reporting directly to Joseph J. Battaglia, President and Chief Executive Officer of Telephonics. This is part of a reorganization of Telephonics’ leadership team that has been undertaken to better... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: EADS
EADS turned 2011 into a year of growth and remarkably improved performance: The Group reached a record order intake thanks to the strong commercial aircraft momentum – particularly due to the A320neo’s astounding market reception – and solid performance in Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter. At a joint New Year’s press conference with Airbus, EADS CEO... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Kiddie Hawk Air Academy
The “Living Legends of Aviation”®, Bell Helicopter and ONEflight International have joined with title sponsor Bombardier Learjet in presenting the 9th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards to be held January 20, 2012, at the Beverly Hilton. Every year the attendees describe the evening as a “WOW event.” This year’s awards program promises to be... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Oliver VTOL
Oliver VTOL LLC announced a commercial concept of its “Hexplane,” an innovative six-engine vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that holds the promise to fly faster, further and safer than any VTOL in the industry. The commercial Hexplane concept, based on a Boeing 737-100 fuselage, has three wings and propulsion units from Bell/Boeing’s V-22 Osprey.... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Lone Eagle Aviation Services
Lone Eagle Aviation Services, one of the largest helicopter operators in North Australia, launches its website, www.loneeagle.com.au, to showcase their fleet of aircrafts and for easy accessibility of their clients. Featuring a gallery of their helicopters and services offered, their online site provides clients a view of what they can look forward to with Lone... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Al Bateen Airport
Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that Falcon Aviation services will be the Gold Sponsor for the first general aviation exhibition in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi Air Expo during 6th- 8th March 2012. Covering key developments and innovation in non-commercial aircraft, jets, helicopters,... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Augusta Chronicle
The Georgia State Patrol helicopter housed in Thomson soon will have a new hangar and pad at Augusta Regional Airport. (see full story)... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for two Bell 412 helicopters owned and operated by the Toll Remote Logistics, Helicopter Division. Eagle Helicopters was contracted to provide comprehensive upgrades for the B412s and subcontracted NVG modifications and upgrades to Aero Dynamix. The upgraded B412s will be used for multi-mission operations. The... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: SGI
SGI, the trusted leader in technical computing, today announced that Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization within Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, has selected an SGI® UV™ 1000 high performance computing (HPC) system with 576 cores and 1.5 TB of RAM, powered by Intel® Xeon® processor X7500 series, along with additional SGI storage and services, to enhance... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and Helijet of Vancouver, B.C. Canada announces the cooperative installation of the Max-Viz EVS-1500 on three (3) S-76 helicopters supporting EMS operations under contract with the B.C. Government. “After thorough evaluation of NVIS technologies, we determined that EVS would provide Helijet EMS helicopters with the most cost effective and safe solution to both day... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: EADS North America
EADS North America Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sean O’Keefe today announced a restructuring of the company’s senior leadership team in order to more fully leverage executive experience, skills and talents as well as increase responsibility and decision making throughout the organization. In addition to individual responsibilities, the senior leadership team will work with the... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: IBN
Hit by Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)’s findings into the 2010 August Chetak crash, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) launched a strong defence terming some of the comments as “incorrectâ€. (see full story)... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
British International Helicopters (BIH) has announced that Penzance Heliport will be available to them until the end of October this year, rather than June/July as previously thought. The move has been welcomed as it allows a complete summer season to be operated. BIH had planned on moving to St Erth, but withdrew their application there... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: BDN Aerospace Marketing
Greg Setter has joined BDN Aerospace Marketing as an Account Director, focusing on strategic planning and account services at the agency. BDN is a team of marketing communications experts that works exclusively with aerospace industry clients. A seasoned aviation communications professional with over 25 years of experience, Setter comes to BDN from Honeywell Aerospace, where... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics is pleased to announce the availability of a new terrain database from Jeppesen for Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display product line. This new database improves the resolution of the terrain data used in the Evolution System and offers an improved customer experience for the Evolution MFD, notably in markets outside of the United States.... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: SCB Training Center
SCB Training Center, Inc. (SCBTCI), will debut an innovative “ITAR, ISO and AS9100 Compliance Boot Camp†Feb. 15-16, 2012, at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.  The aerospace-focused event is designed to share industry best practices with quality system managers, ISO auditors and compliance officers. Participants will receive an Apple iPad 2 pre-loaded with tools for compliance. The... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that it has been officially recognized as the regional hub for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for Eurocopter EC135 and EC145 customers in North and Latin America. This certification covers D-level MRO activities for all EC135 and EC145 airframes, blades and dynamic components. “We continually strive to enhance our repair and... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: STARS
The 19th annual STARS Lottery officially launches today with 3,200 prizes worth over $5.2 million retail. The STARS Lottery raised over $10 million net during the 2011 campaign and continues to be the single largest source of funding to keep STARS in the sky. “STARS flies an average of four missions a day in Alberta,... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Complete Registers†series, listing every helicopter Currently registered in a particular country. While the majority of our updates continue to be focused on monthly or quarterly reviews of the registrations which have changed (added, removed, change of ownership etc), the “Complete Registers†series allows us to include... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Complete Registers†series, listing every helicopter Currently registered in a particular country. While the majority of our updates continue to be focused on monthly or quarterly reviews of the registrations which have changed (added, removed, change of ownership etc), the “Complete Registers†series allows us to include... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: Eurocopter Rotor Link
The preliminary results of the flight test campaign are quite promising, and even show that the initial theoretical estimations (based on simulation models) were rather conservative. The flight test crew appreciated the general performance of the aircraft, especially in hover mode and its OEI performances. Following its flight tests in the U.S, the EC145 T2... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: Eurocopter Rotor Link
The helicopter will initially be used for passenger transportation for AJET, a helicopter services company that until now operated only Russian-made helicopters. AJET chose the EC145 for its low operating and maintenance costs as well as the comfort of its spacious interior. This aircraft is at the top of its class in the medium-sized, twin-engine... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: DurhamRegion.com
Despite recent changes at the top of the organization, Ornge is still planning to open a new base at the Oshawa Municipal Airport. (see full story)... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: CHC
CHC hosted a conference call to discuss second quarter results on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Click here for the call transcript. Click here to listen to the recording. The call recording requires the Network Recording Player media player. To download the Network Recording Player, clickhere. To download a copy of the PowerPoint presentation, please click here. About CHC CHC Helicopter is the... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Following our article on the potential Bell 525SMT yesterday, we are today exploring what Bell could be doing with the software trademark “MxLink”, which was applied for in summer 2011. Described as Computer software for use on portable computer devices, that includes biometric identification, used for interfacing, training, simulating, identifying and ordering parts, and tracking... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: CBS Denver
The helicopter is based in Gypsum, quite a few miles down the road. But because of a partnership with the hospital in Vail, it’s stationed there, right along Interstate 70 every day, drastically reducing response times. (see full story)... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
UTair have today posted their operational figures for 2011, and comparison to 2010. While this is largely covering their huge fixed wing fleet, they have detailed the following two very impressive helicopter fleet figures. Flight hours in 2011 – 139,580 hours (an increase of 15.3% over 2010) Passengers in 2011 – 798,249 (an increase of... Read more
16-Jan-2012
Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara unveils its new helipad, but it can’t be used for emergencies just yet. State Public Health Officials are scheduled to visit January 23rd for an Inspection. (see full story)... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: AAR
AAR Airlift, an operating unit of Chicago based AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) reports that a helicopter carrying a crew of three employees was involved in an accident in Helmand Province, Afghanistan at approximately 10:45 a.m., local time, January 16, while conducting operations for the U.S. Department of Defense. The Company has confirmed that there were... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
A Polish-built SW-4 helicopter crashed Sunday afternoon at Fairbanks International Airport while on cold weather testing. The National Weather Service aftercast showed the temperature was -36, and while they failed to say whether that was Fahrenheit or Celsius, it actually makes very little difference as the two scales cross over at -40. On HeliHub.com every... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
A private investor is putting up the money for a helipad which can be used by Ukranian President Viktor Yanukovych in the city’s Park Alley. The head of the Kiev City State Administration, Oleksandr Popov, declined to identify the investor behind land owner Amadeus Co, and nor would he be drawn on what other aspects... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter recognized the German Federal Police for reaching the 100,000 total flight hour mark with its EC135 fleet, which performs thousands of operations annually across Germany for law enforcement, home security and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services missions. “The flight time logged by the German Federal Police marks a true milestone for the EC135, as this... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Just before Christmas, Bell filed a flurry of Trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office. In particular, theses ones – each one listed as a trademark for a name of a helicopter or aircraft. – 525SMT – Super Medium – Super Medium Transport – Super Medium Class It’s obviously speculation as to what... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: ATP
All ATP Navigator® online service customers will soon make a quick and easy  transition to the new ATP Aviation Hub Join us for a free webinar where ATP will discuss your transition to the ATP Aviation Hub. In this webinar you will learn: – What does this transition mean for you? – What new features... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: UITE
In the frames of Armenian Robots Open Championship (ArmRobotics) the Union of Information Technologies Enterprises (UITE) announces registration for the ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicle’ (UAV) contest. The participants of this contest must design and prepare robots which must recognize the navigation signs and send pictures of the area online, find the specially assigned tee, flop down... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: Cassia Regional Medical Center
Cassia Regional Medical Center held the final inspection and ribbon cutting ceremony for their new helipad on December 28th, 2011. The day marked the culmination of the project which was started in the Spring of 2011. The hospital identified the need to replace their helipad a few years ago, and the funding was included in their... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: Rega
After the successful launch of the iRega iPhone app, Rega’s emergency application is now also available for Android smartphones. On raising the alarm, the Rega app also transmits the caller’s current position directly to Rega. Thus valuable time can be saved in the event of an emergency in Switzerland or abroad. Two finger clicks is... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: Research and Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Key Global Helicopter Manufacturers – Strategic Initiatives, Developments, SWOT, Key Trends & Outlook for 2012” report to their offering. “Key Global Helicopter Manufacturers – Strategic Initiatives, Developments, SWOT, Key Trends & Outlook for 2012†The report brings to forefront & provides key insights as well as... Read more
16-Jan-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
16-Jan-2012Source: Component Control
Component Control has announced that Aero-Parts Connections Inc., a premier supplier of aircraft safety and emergency equipment to the airline and aircraft repair industries, has expanded its investment with Quantum MRO and Logistics software to support its new sister company, Aviation Inflatables Inc. Aviation Inflatables is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified repair facility, with... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace UK – Recently announced that is has successfully gained certification to the revised aerospace AS9100 Rev C and AS9110 Rev A quality standards for its sites at Fleetlands, Hampshire and Almondbank, Perthshire. AS9100 Rev C sets the quality levels expected in all areas of aerospace, from commercial to defence aviation and is developed... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
There is a long term plan for the UK Police air support units to rationalise, and originally there was a target date of April 2012 put on this (see story). In September 2011 we published a story reporting South Yorkshire Police were unhappy with the plans as they would lose their MD Explorer and airborne... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Heli Transair
(Electronic Translation from German) We welcome the new year Rainer Herzberg in our team who will take charge of marketing and sales with our employees and affect the course of Heli Transair in the future. Rainer Herzberg was the end of 2011 magazine editor in chief of the helicopter rotor blade, a position he has... Read more
13-Jan-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
13-Jan-2012
Nicole Jackson has been named HAI’s Advertising & Exhibit Sales assistant. Prior to joining HAI, Nicole was an intern with the Water Environment Federation in their Exhibition and Conference department. Since a teenager, Nicole has been involved in the event management field, including working as a site aide for special events and sporting events held... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
French light helicopter manufacturer Helicopteres Guimbal have added distributors in Czech Republic and Denmark according to their website. The Danish dealer is Air Service Vamdrup Aps, based at Vandrup close to the city of Kolding. The company was founded in 1988 by Bent Iversen and has now grown to around 20 employees. The company will... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Bladeas
LOOP Digital Media, the publishers of other aviation apps LOOP, P1, LOOPIN and FLIGHTTEST have launched a fifth app called BLADES – specifically for pilots, owners, and operators of helicopters. BLADES print magazine has been published for the last four years and now through the iPad it allows the LOOP Digital Media team to make... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Ornge
Below is a statement sent to staff from Ron McKerlie: Yesterday the Board of Directors of Ornge announced their decision to accept the recommendations of the Government of Ontario regarding the appointment of an interim President and CEO. Following that announcement the honorable Deb Matthews, Minister for Health and Long Term Care, announced that I... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: PHPA
The Helicopter Association International (HAI), FAASTeam & the PHPA invite you to a Landmark two day event: *The 3 THINGS you need to be COMPETITIVE in the ROTARY WING JOB MARKET. *What HAI can do for you – NOW *How the FAASTeam can make YOU MORE COMPETITIVE. *ACTIVE INDUSTRY PILOTS to help YOU STRATEGIZE YOUR WAY AHEAD. *LUNCH is Provided* TOPICS: Helicopter Employment,... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Statoil
A scheduled helicopter en route from the Deepsea Bergen drilling rig to Kristiansund made a controlled emergency landing on Ã…sgard B at 16.45 on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened when the helicopter alarm system alerted the pilots of loss of pressure in the left hydraulic system. After the landing, the helicopter came into motion due... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: PHPA
Do you know that Helicopter Noise Legislation now pending in the United States House and Senate could drastically affect how you fly and where you fly in Los Angeles? Do you know the effect this Legislation will have on your Aviation Business? “The Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011″, H.R. 2677 introduced by... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Safran Group
With the advent of hybrid solutions, propelling helicopter is on the threshold of a new technological breakthrough. What are the challenges for Turbomeca? Elements of response with Olivier Andries, President and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran). Context in which Turbomeca is conducting studies on the concepts of hybrid? Turbomeca a major player in the engine helicopters,... Read more
