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HFI notice to aviation students

HFI notice to aviation students

19-Oct-2011Source: HFI

Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will be sponsoring several events early at the upcoming HELI-EXPO®, which is taking place from Feb. 11-14, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. These events are geared specifically towards students interested in a career in helicopter aviation. First and foremost are HFI’s Mentoring Panels. These panels are led by industry experts who apply... Read more

FlightSafety promotes Steve Phillips to VP Communications

FlightSafety promotes Steve Phillips to VP Communications

19-Oct-2011Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International is very pleased to announce that Steve Phillips has been promoted to Vice President, Communications. “Steve is most deserving of this promotion,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “Steve is a great asset to our company and is recognized by all of us and the industry as a true professional. He continues to... Read more

Duke Life Flight to upgrade from EC135 to EC145

Duke Life Flight to upgrade from EC135 to EC145

19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Duke University Hospital’s Life Flight has ordered two EC145 helicopters. These helicopters will replace the program’s two EC135 aircraft and provide increased capabilities for the patients they serve. “Duke Life Flight has been a long-time customer,” said Treg Manning, Vice President of Sales for American Eurocopter. “The EC145’s... Read more

Flight For Life program wins AEC’s 2011 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award

Flight For Life program wins AEC’s 2011 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award

19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter is proud to announce that the Flight For Life Transport System has won the 2011 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award.  As part of the award, American Eurocopter presented the program with a check for $10,000 to continue its efforts towards safety both within the organization and with its customers During the AMTC Community... Read more

American Eurocopter donates $250K to MedEvac Foundation International

American Eurocopter donates $250K to MedEvac Foundation International

19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter, the leading provider of helicopters to the Air Medical Transport industry, and the MedEvac Foundation are proud to announce that American Eurocopter has chosen to donate $250,000 to the MedEvac Foundation. The money will be used to support the Foundation and its research to promote safety within the industry. “As the leader in... Read more

Air Medical Resource Group exercises options for four AS350B3e

Air Medical Resource Group exercises options for four AS350B3e

19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter announced that Air Medical Resource Group (AMRG) has exercised their options and ordered four more AS350 B3e helicopters. The options were part of an order announced at Heli-Expo 2011 and will bring AMRG’s fleet of AS350 B3e helicopters to seven Air Medical Resource Group is the parent company of Eagle Air Med Corporation,... Read more

EagleMed purchases an AS350B3

EagleMed purchases an AS350B3

19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

From the 2011 Air Medical Transport Conference, American Eurocopter announced that EagleMed LLC has purchased an AS350 B3 helicopter. EagleMed primarily serves the Midwest with its fleet of fixed and rotor wing aircraft that includes eleven Beechcraft King Air airplanes and now thirteen Eurocopter AStar helicopters. This will be the first AS350 B3 in its... Read more

Metro Aviation – Record revenue projections heading into its 30th year

Metro Aviation – Record revenue projections heading into its 30th year

18-Oct-2011Source: Metro Aviation

On the heels of the first air medical EC155 completions in North America for the University of Michigan Survival Flight, Metro Aviation continues to book new aircraft completions and sign new operating customers for what will undoubtedly be a record year for business.  The company has recently signed contracts to complete two new EC145 helicopters... Read more

Two new Bell 429s with Becker DVCS6100 Digital Audio Systems

Two new Bell 429s with Becker DVCS6100 Digital Audio Systems

18-Oct-2011Source: Becker Avionics

Mercy Flight Inc. of Buffalo, NY and San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM recently took delivery of new Bell 429 light-twin EMS helicopter equipped with Becker Avionics Digital Audio Systems, the DVCS6100. The Bell 429 for Mercy Flight was completed and delivered by Bell Helicopter Piney Flats, TN and the San Juan Regional... Read more

New features for Becker’s DVCS6100 Digital Audio Control and Intercom System

New features for Becker’s DVCS6100 Digital Audio Control and Intercom System

18-Oct-2011Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics announces the introduction of a new version of the Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100 Remote Electronic Unit (REU), that includes the latest features to enhance the performance of the system and keeps operators flying with the latest level of technology. Brett Gardner, Director of Sales and Marketing stated, “The new version provides... Read more

Teton Springs could get heli-skiing operation this season

Teton Springs could get heli-skiing operation this season

18-Oct-2011Source: Valley Citizen

After a marathon of presentations, public comments and deliberation, Teton County’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted in favor of amending the Teton Springs PUD to include a commercial helipad, but just barely and just for a probationary year to start (full story)... Read more

Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust signs for AW169

Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust signs for AW169

18-Oct-2011Source: Voxy

The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust has signed a contract to acquire a state-of-the-art AW169 helicopter for delivery in 2015.  ARHT chief executive Bob Parkinson welcomed the acquisition, saying the high performance helicopter will mean superior outcomes for rescues and a better level of care for all patients who come onboard. (Full story)... Read more

Sanford Health purchases three EC145s

Sanford Health purchases three EC145s

17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

From its booth number 321 at the 2011 Air Medical Transport Conference, American Eurocopter announced today that Sanford Health has purchased three EC145s. The aircraft were chosen after a very thorough evaluation process and will be part of an initiative to expand Sanford’s coverage area and its services to patients. Sanford Health is, geographically, the... Read more

OSF Aviation purchases four EC145s

OSF Aviation purchases four EC145s

17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

** EDITOR NOTE ** HeliHub.com broke this story four weeks ago – see OSF Life Flight to upgrade from B230 to EC145 – what follows is merely today’s press release confirming the details American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that OSF Aviation, LLC, a part of OSF HealthCare based in Peoria, Illinois, has ordered four... Read more

West Penn Allegheny Health System orders fifth EC145

West Penn Allegheny Health System orders fifth EC145

17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter, the leading provider of helicopters to the U.S. air medical transport industry, today announced that West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) has ordered its fifth EC145 for its LifeFlight Program. WPAHS LifeFlight is a long-time customer of American Eurocopter and currently operates four EC145s in its fleet. This fifth helicopter is part of... Read more

Milestone Aviation Group buy five EC130s

Milestone Aviation Group buy five EC130s

17-Oct-2011Source: Milestone Aviation Group

American Eurocopter and Milestone Aviation Group announced today at the Air Medical Transport Conference the sale to Milestone of five new Eurocopter EC130B4 helicopters. The order is valued at $17 million. Deliveries will take place in the second half of 2012. Milestone, the first global finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter market, will offer... Read more

Robinson do not know when EASA will certify R66

Robinson do not know when EASA will certify R66

17-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

We know that both UK Robinson dealers – Sloane Helicopters and Heliair – are currently very frustrated by the slow progress on EASA certification of the R66.  We suspect that the same is being felt right across Europe. We thus approached the manufacturer for a statement and they advised “We are working with EASA to... Read more

32 WAAS LPV Instrument Flight Procedures approved by FAA

32 WAAS LPV Instrument Flight Procedures approved by FAA

17-Oct-2011Source: Hickok & Associates

The FAA has approved thirty two (32) helicopter WAAS LPV instrument flight procedures developed by Hickok & Associates, Inc. The company has another thirty three (33) helicopter WAAS LPV procedures in various stages of development and approval. The lowest Decision Altitude (DA) to a hospital heliport has been 207 feet height above landing (HAL). Helicopter... Read more

FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL‐978TX wins FAA TSO approval

FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL‐978TX wins FAA TSO approval

17-Oct-2011Source: FreeFlight Systems

FreeFlight Systems, a global provider of high quality navigation management systems, radar altimeters and other critical avionics, announces the RANGR FDL‐978TX ADS‐B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance‐Broadcast) UAT 978MHz transmitter received TSO‐C154c from the FAA today. The RANGR FDL‐978TX system will interface to FreeFlight Systems low cost WAASGPS receiver 1201, dual antennas, and a panel mounted control... Read more

NEMSPA announces 2011 Pilot of the Year award winner

NEMSPA announces 2011 Pilot of the Year award winner

17-Oct-2011Source: NEMSPA

NEMSPA is proud to announce the winner of the 2011 Pilot of the Year Award – Mr. Douglas Stephan of Reach Air Medical Services. Each year, NEMSPA accepts nominations for this award from the nationwide air medical transport community so that we may recognize an individual who stands out in terms of professional achievement and... Read more

Undisclosed customer buys three EC135s

Undisclosed customer buys three EC135s

17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

The EC135 continues to be one of the most popular light twin-engine helicopters in the world. There have been more than 1,040 EC135s delivered globally, and today American Eurocopter announced that it has added three more to that tally with a sale to an undisclosed customer. “The EC135 is one of the most popular light... Read more

Helicopter Marketing Associates buy three EC135s for air medical industry

Helicopter Marketing Associates buy three EC135s for air medical industry

17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter announced today that it has sold three EC135s to Helicopter Marketing Associates (HMA) for placement in the air medical industry. “HMA’s choice of the EC135 reflects the tremendous demand for this platform throughout the world, particularly in the air medical market,” said Treg Manning, American Eurocopter’s Vice President of Sales.  “Across the United... Read more

Indiana University Health adds fifth EC145

Indiana University Health adds fifth EC145

17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

From its booth #321 at the 2011 Air Medical Transport Conference, American Eurocopter announced today that Indiana University Health LifeLine will add its fifth EC145 to the fleet of four that were purchased in late 2008. The first four went into service throughout 2010 and the fifth is expected to go into service this week.... Read more

Evergreen acquires two low-time Bell 214STs

Evergreen acquires two low-time Bell 214STs

17-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Evergreen Helicopters have acquired two low-time Bell 214STs from the Saudi royal family.  Previously allocated to operations from superyacht “Prince Abdul Aziz”, the fourth largest private yacht in the world at 147m in length, the pair have last week been registered with the FAA as N511EV and N512EV.  They are serial numbers 28105 and 28115... Read more

Successful Unmanned Helicopter Test Flights from German Police Ship

Successful Unmanned Helicopter Test Flights from German Police Ship

17-Oct-2011Source: ESG

On 16 September ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH together with Swiss UAV AG and the Federal Police successfully conducted experimental flights with the Unmanned Mission Avionics Test Helicopter (UMAT) from a Federal Police ship in the Baltic Sea. With these flights, the companies continued their analyses and verifications on unmanned aircraft systems. The UMAT proved its... Read more

AMTC 11 opens in St. Louis, Missouri

AMTC 11 opens in St. Louis, Missouri

17-Oct-2011Source: AAMS

What: This year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), the largest gathering of its kind worldwide, will bring more than 2,200 air medical transport professionals from across the globe together for 150-plus education sessions covering topics in a variety of disciplines including safety, core clinical, specialty clinical, management, aviation, research, and communications. In addition, the AMTC... Read more

Swedish Police to add seventh base and another EC135

Swedish Police to add seventh base and another EC135

17-Oct-2011Source: Nordic Rotors

The newspaper Sydsvenskan states that the National Police Board (Rikspolisstyrelsen, RPS) has decided to purchase a seventh helicopter for a new base in SkÃ¥ne. The National Criminal Police (Rikskriminalen) has been assigned the duty to establish a new station for the Swedish Police Wing in southern Sweden, and to buy the new helicopter. The expansion... Read more

University of Iowa opens new AirCare hangar

University of Iowa opens new AirCare hangar

17-Oct-2011Source: Press-Citizen

The more than 6,000-square-foot metal building has space for three helicopters, storage rooms and a sleeping room for pilots. The exterior of the building has large fuel storage tanks and a helipad. (full story)... Read more

CAMTS accreditation for two Air Evac Lifeteam bases in Ohio

CAMTS accreditation for two Air Evac Lifeteam bases in Ohio

17-Oct-2011Source: Air Evac Lifeteam

The Air Evac Lifeteam bases in Chillicothe and Portsmouth have received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services. The accreditation represents the highest standard for medical transport services. As part of the accreditation process, Air Evac Lifeteam voluntarily undertook the largest scale inspection and accreditation process in CAMTS’ history and is now... Read more

Total Heliski Show returns to London

Total Heliski Show returns to London

17-Oct-2011Source: Total Heliski

Following the success in 2010 of the world’s first consumer HeliSki Show, the team at Total HeliSki will host the 2011 event at the 5-Star Andaz Hyatt Hotel near Liverpool Street Station from 6.00pm on Thursday, 3rd November. Tickets are priced at £25 and can be purchased online at www.amiando.com/heliskishow. Space at this select event... Read more

Hindustan Aeronautics director commits suicide

Hindustan Aeronautics director commits suicide

17-Oct-2011Source: Hindustan Times

Squadron Leader (retd) Baldev Singh, director for corporate planning and marketing at state-run Hindustan Aeronautics committed suicide at Nandi Hills, about 50 km from Bangalore, police said (full story)... Read more

Strengthening AAMS and the MedEvac Foundation International is a community effort

Strengthening AAMS and the MedEvac Foundation International is a community effort

17-Oct-2011Source: AAMS

Thanks to two generous challenge donations by Air Methods Corporation, the Association of Air Medical Services and MedEvac Foundation International have received additional investment. “These challenge grants are an expression of our continuing faith in the mission of AAMS and the MedEvac Foundation. These organizations are the lifeblood of the medical transport community. Air Methods... Read more

Air Evac Lifeteam enters second phase of Safety Management System project

Air Evac Lifeteam enters second phase of Safety Management System project

17-Oct-2011Source: Air Evac Lifeteam

Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently-owned air ambulance service in the country, has entered the second level of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Management System Voluntary Pilot Project, further bolstering the company’s commitment to safety and risk management. Air Evac Lifeteam Director of Safety Dave Hardin explained that Air Evac Lifeteam’s voluntary participation in... Read more

Night Flight Concepts showcases night vision solutions at AMTC

Night Flight Concepts showcases night vision solutions at AMTC

17-Oct-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts

At this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), Night Flight Concepts, the premier provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, is pleased to announce it will showcase innovative night vision goggle solutions that enhance pilot and crewmembers safety and performance in Emergency Medical Services to ensure mission success. Night Flight Concepts delivers a wide range of... Read more

Metro Aviation to feature an IU Health LifeLine EC145 at AMTC

Metro Aviation to feature an IU Health LifeLine EC145 at AMTC

17-Oct-2011Source: Metro Aviation

Longtime air medical transportation provider and helicopter completion specialist, Metro Aviation, Inc. will feature an Indiana University (IU) Health LifeLine critical care transport Eurocopter EC145 during the AMTC hosted in St. Louis, Missouri from 17-19 October 2011.  The sophisticated critical care transport helicopter includes an extensive patient care cabin configuration and single pilot IFR capability... Read more

Guardian Mobility announces newest product

Guardian Mobility announces newest product

16-Oct-2011Source: Guardian Mobility

Guardian Mobility has announced the release of its newest product, the Guardian 5. The Guardian 5, part of a full line of satellite-based aircraft communications and data solutions, brings new functionality to the arena of portable satellite Automated Flight Following (AFF) systems by allowing real-time twoway text messaging. Authorized ground personnel can send messages to... Read more

WSI unveils iPad app for Pilotbrief Optima

WSI unveils iPad app for Pilotbrief Optima

16-Oct-2011Source: WSI

WSI (Weather Services International), the most trusted name in aviation decision support, today announced that it has launched an iPad app for its industry-leading WSI Pilotbrief Optimaâ„¢ service, the new, dramatically enhanced, on-line version of WSI Pilotbrief®. WSI Pilotbrief Optima delivers the most relevant preflight briefing experience directly to the iPad. With it, a pilot... Read more

SDV Brazil to develop a long partnership with Helibras

SDV Brazil to develop a long partnership with Helibras

16-Oct-2011Source: SDV Brazil

Helibras or Helicópteros do Brasil S.A. (Helicopters of Brazil, Inc.) is a Brazil-based helicopter manufacturer which is a subsidiary of Eurocopter, a division of EADS. Helibras signed two contracts with 14 Brazilian suppliers specialized in engineering and services providers, continuing its development program with the design, and the assembly in Itajubá (MG) of 50 helicopters... Read more

US Dept of Interior issues FY11 Aviation Safety Summary

US Dept of Interior issues FY11 Aviation Safety Summary

16-Oct-2011Source: US Dept of Interior

DOI aviation safety and aircraft mishap prevention is based on the philosophy that all aircraft mishaps can be prevented and that mishap prevention is an inherent function of any position. Zero aircraft accidents is every professional’s goal regardless of any barriers. Improved aviation safety reduces cost, saves lives, and drives efficiencies across all of our... Read more

Aviation experts to speak at Helicopter Safety Symposium

Aviation experts to speak at Helicopter Safety Symposium

16-Oct-2011Source: IHST

Aviation experts from the U.S. Navy and the Federal Aviation Administration will be highlighted speakers at the fifth annual International Helicopter Safety Symposium taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 8-9. The theme of the symposium will be Human Factors: our Collective Challenge – Our Individual Responsibility. The event is a gathering of helicopter... Read more

Streeterville Children’s Memorial Hospital Heliport Approved

Streeterville Children’s Memorial Hospital Heliport Approved

16-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Helicopters will be able to bring sick patients to the new Children’s Memorial Hospital in Streeterville after the Illinois Department of Transportation approved the heliport Friday. Children’s Memorial said on average, 73 children are brought to its current Lincoln Park location by helicopter every year. William P Johnson – HeliHub.com US correspondent... Read more

UK: Longmint group auditors resign

UK: Longmint group auditors resign

16-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Shipleys, auditors have filed documents with Companies House – the government department looking after company administration – resigning as auditors to each company in the UK’s Longmint Group.  Some of the companies in this group are already in liquidation, but others, such as Fast Helicopters, are still trading. The simply worded letter states “Pursuant to... Read more

American Eurocopter to showcase EC130 and EC145 at AMTC 2011

American Eurocopter to showcase EC130 and EC145 at AMTC 2011

15-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter, the nation’s leading provider of helicopters for the U.S. emergency medical services industry, today announced that it will be showcasing two of its industry-leading helicopters at the 2011 Air Medical Transport Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. The helicopters, a MedFlight of Ohio EC130 and an EC145 from Geisinger Life Flight, will be prominently... Read more

Air Methods Product Division and United Rotorcraft Solutions to combine

Air Methods Product Division and United Rotorcraft Solutions to combine

15-Oct-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods is excited to announce we are combining the powerhouses of our Products Division with United Rotorcraft Solutions to form our new unified brand – United Rotorcraft. Our new brand is a united front of expertise, precision, and dedication to enhancing the completion and service support of aircraft completions, refurbishments, painting services and accessory... Read more

ASU Announces Night Vision Award Mixer for AMTC

ASU Announces Night Vision Award Mixer for AMTC

15-Oct-2011Source: ASU

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they will host an afternoon mixer from 4:30-6 p.m., Tuesday, October 18 at the convention hall in room 267, and present the night vision awards in St Louis, Missouri at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). Drinks and light appetizers will be served. “The AMTC annual conference provides us... Read more

ASU presents NVIS Aircraft Conformity Course at AMTC

ASU presents NVIS Aircraft Conformity Course at AMTC

15-Oct-2011Source: ASU

In an effort to assist and educate operators about changes in inspections, installations, aircraft conformity, and requirements with modifications, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) will offer a NVIS Aircraft Conformity Courses at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in St. Louis. ASU Quality Assurance Manager and Chief Inspector Kip McDermott will present the course. The course... Read more

PHI selects Sagem Avionics Analysis Ground Station

PHI selects Sagem Avionics Analysis Ground Station

15-Oct-2011Source: Sagem Avionics

Sagem Avionics (Safran group) today announced that PHI, Inc. has selected it’s AGS for their fleet of helicopters. The AGS is a comprehensive flight operations monitoring system for Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) applications, processing and analyzing all available data from aircraft recorders and producing user-configurable, customized reports. The Sagem Avionics AGS will replace the existing PHI system and offers the... Read more

Sikorsky brings cogeneration plant on line in Stratford

Sikorsky brings cogeneration plant on line in Stratford

15-Oct-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today commissioned a combined heat and power cogeneration facility that produces enough power to supply 84 percent of the company’s 2-million-square-foot Stratford, Conn., facility’s needs.  That output equates to the annual energy use of approximately 1,100 area homes.  Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The new system also will... Read more

Annual fundraising silent auction accepting donations

Annual fundraising silent auction accepting donations

15-Oct-2011Source: HFI

Helicopter Foundation International is looking forward to hosting its inaugural Annual Fundraising Silent Auction at HELI-EXPO 2012. We appreciate the support we have received so far from our friends in the industry and welcome the involvement of any individual or organization who wishes to take part by making a donation to help support HFI’s outreach... Read more

Calstar installs Belfort AWOS at California Hospital

Calstar installs Belfort AWOS at California Hospital

14-Oct-2011Source: Belfort Instrument

Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the George L Mee Memorial Hospital (09CA), King City, California. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dewpoint and altimeter setting, visibility, and cloud height information... Read more

Hawaii-based helicopter school looking at NZ

Hawaii-based helicopter school looking at NZ

14-Oct-2011Source: Stuff

One of the largest helicopter training schools in the United States is eyeing locations in New Zealand as it looks to expand overseas.  The business development manager for the Hawaii-based company said New Zealand was one of several overseas locations the company was investigating. (full story)... Read more

Hindustan Aeronautics appoints new Chairman

Hindustan Aeronautics appoints new Chairman

14-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The current Chairman and Managing Director of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd, Mr R.K. Tyagi has been appointed as the next Chairman of the Bangalore headquartered Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (“HAL”). The Public Enterprises Selection Board recommended Mr Tyagi name as Chairman pf HAL after interviewing three other persons. The other contenders for the post were Mr... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – October 2011

UK AAIB Bulletin – October 2011

14-Oct-2011Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- MD 900 Explorer, G-SASH at Leeds-Bradford  on 11th June 2011 Eurocopter EC225 LP Super Puma, G-REDU on North Sea rig on 18th February 2009... Read more

UK CAA consults on future charges

UK CAA consults on future charges

14-Oct-2011Source: CAA

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation on its Scheme of Charges for 2012/13. The CAA said it welcomed all comments on its proposed charges for the new financial year, which are due to take effect on 1 April 2012. The consultation will close on 21 December 2011. The CAA said it... Read more

PHI appoints Director

PHI appoints Director

14-Oct-2011Source: PHI

PHI, Inc. has announced the appointment of Didier Keller to serve as a director on the Board of Directors of PHI, Inc. effective October 12, 2011. Mr. Keller will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Mr. Keller served as Chief Executive of SBM Offshore N.V., a Dutch public company... Read more

Arizona location for Conklin & de Decker 12th annual seminar

Arizona location for Conklin & de Decker 12th annual seminar

14-Oct-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker

Conklin & de Decker will host the 12th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 6-7, 2011 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft buyer, owner or... Read more

AAR significantly increases credit facility

AAR significantly increases credit facility

14-Oct-2011Source: AAR

AAR Corp announced today that it has amended its senior, unsecured credit agreement. The amendment increases the initial limit under the facility from $400 million to $580 million, and can be increased to $680 million under certain circumstances.  All pricing terms under the agreement were left unchanged and certain covenants under the facility were modified to provide the Company greater... Read more

Halo Flight adds third 407 to meet demand

Halo Flight adds third 407 to meet demand

14-Oct-2011Source: Halo Flight

HALO-Flight, Inc., the only air ambulance serving the sixteen counties surrounding Corpus Christi, is expanding its fleet of emergency service vehicles. A third Bell 407 helicopter is expected to be delivered in early 2012. With this addition, HALO-Flight’s fleet will include three rotor-wing aircraft and one Specialty Care Transport ground ambulance. “HALO-Flight is focused on... Read more

FAA approve Dart’s AW139 Maintenance Kits

FAA approve Dart’s AW139 Maintenance Kits

14-Oct-2011Source: Dart

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announces that DART Aerospace Ltd. (DAS) have received FAA approval of the following New Maintenance Kits for the AgustaWestland AW139 / AB139 Cargo Door Fwd Opening, Maintenance Step, Floor Protector Kit and Engine Wash Kit.  Transport Canada and EASA approvals are pending. Cargo Door Fwd Opening Kit The... Read more

North Sea expansion as BP launch massive investment program

North Sea expansion as BP launch massive investment program

14-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Oil giant BP has announced that they will proceed with a new £4.5 Billion oil project west of the Shetland Islands off the north east Scottish coast of the uK.  The BP-operated scheme is an extension of the existing Clair oil field, and will also include investment by fellow oil firms Shell, ConocoPhillips and Chevron.... Read more

Too many patients transferred by helicopter?

Too many patients transferred by helicopter?

13-Oct-2011Source: PLoS ONE

Doctors may be sending too many patients by helicopter, an expensive choice that may not impact patient outcome When a patient needs to travel between hospitals and time is of the essence, helicopter transport is generally assumed to be faster and more desirable than taking a ground ambulance, but a paper published today in the... Read more

Conklin & de Decker release 2011-12 Aircraft Performance Comparator

Conklin & de Decker release 2011-12 Aircraft Performance Comparator

13-Oct-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker

Conklin & de Decker announces the release of their 2011/2012 Aircraft Performance Comparator with the most comprehensive aircraft comparison data available to the industry. Part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is a must-have tool for anyone that is acquiring a Business Jet, Turboprop,... Read more

Air Evac Lifeteam to launch ops from McAllen, TX

Air Evac Lifeteam to launch ops from McAllen, TX

13-Oct-2011Source: Brownsville Herald

The new McAllen base will be one of Air Evac Lifeteam’s 104 bases in the country and the 21st base in Texas, the company said in a statement. –... Read more

Onboard Systems EC145 Suspension System approved by Eurocopter

Onboard Systems EC145 Suspension System approved by Eurocopter

13-Oct-2011Source: Onboard Systems

Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its TALON LC cargo hook suspension system has been approved under Eurocopter’s type certificate for the EC145 aircraft. In addition to containing all the latest safety enhancements—including a TALON LC Keeperless cargo hook with a “load-on-hook” indicator, a protective bumper... Read more

Helicentre Aviation launches one-day turbine technical course

Helicentre Aviation launches one-day turbine technical course

13-Oct-2011Source: Helicentre Aviation

Helicentre Aviaiton are pleased to announce that we will be launching our one-day turbine technical course on Saturday 22nd October 2011. The course will be conducted by Darren Hopper, a senior engineer with a leading maintenance company in the UK, and many years of experience in maintaining turbine engines. The course will focus on the... Read more

Helicopter charter demand rises in India

Helicopter charter demand rises in India

13-Oct-2011Source: Economic Times

Demand for non-schedule, private helicopter services on the rise – see full story... Read more

HeliSwiss buys JetRanger from Germany

HeliSwiss buys JetRanger from Germany

13-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Swiss helicopter operator HeliSwiss has acquired a Bell 206B JetRanger 3 from Germany to replace the helicopter they lost in an accident in April (see details).  Rhe Bell arrived at HeliSwiss’ base at Bern on Monday of this week still carrying its German registration D-HGMS and will in the next few days be registered locally... Read more

Aircell satcom equipment receives FANS qualification

Aircell satcom equipment receives FANS qualification

13-Oct-2011Source: Aircell

Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation, announces that its Aircell Axxess® communications system and Data Interface Unit (DIU) have received approval in SITA’s Validation, Assessment & Qualification (VAQ) program. As FANS over Iridium (FOI) technology continues to emerge, this qualification is a critical milestone because it validates that Aircell’s satcom equipment... Read more

Summit Aviation receives first Bill Olson Award of Excellence

Summit Aviation receives first Bill Olson Award of Excellence

13-Oct-2011Source: Summit Aviation

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, recently was presented with the Bill Olson Award of Excellence during the 2011 Cargo Helicopters Users Conference in Huntsville, Alabama. “Summit Aviation’s support to units in the field has been exemplary,” said Project Manager for Cargo Helicopters Col. Robert L. Marion. “Summit’s efficiency in removing, packaging and shipping parts... Read more

HAI to Attend American Helicopters Annual Open House

HAI to Attend American Helicopters Annual Open House

13-Oct-2011Source: HAI

On Sat., Oct. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Annette Duplinsky, HAI’s Director of Membership, will be representing HAI at the American Helicopters Annual Open House in Manassas, Va. The Open House will include aircraft displays, discounted helicopter and airplane training/block time packages, food, and give-aways. Come along and meet Annette and learn about the... Read more

HELI-EXPO 2012 Education Course Registration Now Open

HELI-EXPO 2012 Education Course Registration Now Open

13-Oct-2011Source: HAI

Registration for HELI-EXPO 2012 education courses is now open. HAI is offering 26 professional development courses designed specifically for helicopter professionals. These courses will be presented prior to, during, and following HELI-EXPO 2012. Each course targets issues of concern to helicopter operators, pilots, and aviation maintenance professionals, providing current and comprehensive information essential to success... Read more

AgustaWestland honours physicist with Homeland Security award

AgustaWestland honours physicist with Homeland Security award

13-Oct-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland North America and the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation honored Dr. Michael Sossong and Decision Sciences International Corp. with a $25,000 homeland security award at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol building. Dr. Sossong’s new threat detection technology locates shielded special nuclear materials at commercial ports, without interrupting the normal flow of commerce.  In seconds,... Read more

Qatari EMS operator commences night ops

Qatari EMS operator commences night ops

13-Oct-2011Source: HMC

Hamad Medical Corporation’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rolled out the first phase of its night operations on October 1, enabling it to be ready to respond to emergencies in the outlying parts of Qatar from 6am until midnight. “When we started four years ago, we only operated during the daylight hours of 6am to 6pm.... Read more

HAI’s Lifetime Achievement Award

HAI’s Lifetime Achievement Award

12-Oct-2011Source: HAI

For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. Nominations are still being accepted for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The Bell Helicopter Lifetime Achievement Award salutes excellence in management and... Read more

AAR announces cash dividend

AAR announces cash dividend

12-Oct-2011Source: AAR

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that its Board of Directors at its regularly scheduled meeting declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share to its stockholders.  The dividend will be paid on November 4, 2011, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 24, 2011.  Future cash dividends will be subject to Board of... Read more

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