12-Feb-2012Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group) announces the creation of Turbomeca Mexico , Located in. the federal capital of Mexico , Called Federal District – DF. Turbomeca Mexico is Aimed at Supporting Turbomeca engines operators in Mexico, Central America and north of South America ( Bolivia , Colombia , Ecuador and Venezuela ). The primary goal of Turbomeca... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Turbomeca
Coastal Helicopters Inc.. HAS Entered Into Year Purchase Agreement with Turbomeca Engine USA (Safran group) for five Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engines. Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Currently Operates five AS350B2’s that Were her assets to Soloy AS 350 B2/SD2 ‘s in 2005. Turbomeca USA Coastal views Helicopter’s decision to reverse the retrofit back to the Turbomeca Arriel... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group) sign a support contract at the time of flight, SBH ®, with ADAC for 10 Arrius 2B2 engines powering five helicopters EC 135T2, for the benefit of ANWB Medical Air Assistance. ADAC Luftfahrt Technik GmbH, based near Bonn, Germany, maintains helicopters and engines for various operators in Europe, as ADAC, ANWB and... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is pleased to announce the signing of a new Guaranteed Maintenance Cost Plan agreement with DanCopter AS, a subsidiary of Blueway AS, for comprehensive maintenance support of its new PT6C-67C engines. Blueway AS of Norway is a leading helicopter company in Northern Europe. Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe worked closely... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 that it has delivered its 1,000th PT6C-67C engine to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). The PT6C-67C, the latest generation engine in the PT6C turboshaft family, powers the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. This family of engines was... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today officially launched an online engine diagnostic tool, powered by SpotLight® from CaseBank Technologies, Inc. (Casebank), for its PW200engine. The announcement was made at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). The diagnostic tool provides proactive diagnostics and troubleshooting to deliver speedy service solutions... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 that it has now enrolled more than 500 of its turboshaft engines in its pay-per-hourEagle Serviceâ„¢ Plan (ESP® Program). Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). Whether customers are looking for basic or full coverage, P&WC’s flexible service offering addresses... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 that it has introduced an engine exchange program for its PW206B2 model. Additional PW200 models will become part of this program based on market demand. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). The program provides the operator the... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
PT6Nation.com, Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) award-winning social network microsite has come to Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 for the second consecutive year. A special PT6Nation kiosk is featured in the P&WC booth (# 3317) where attendees can take a tour of the microsite and sign up to become members. The microsite was launched in December... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is celebrating a major milestone with the delivery of its 75,000th engine. The engine, a PT6C-67C, was delivered recently to AgustaWestland for installation on the AW139. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). P&WC’s relationship with AgustaWestland is in its fifth decade. Since delivery of the first Twin-Pac® engine for the... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) PW210S is moving into the production phase of the program. The engine received Transport Canada certification this past October, manufacturing approval and FAA validation this past December – and has since delivered six production engines to launch customer Sikorsky. The PW210S was selected by Sikorsky for the S-76D medium-sized helicopter... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.’s (P&WC)Â PW200Â turboshaft engine fleet recently flew its 5 millionth hour, further confirming the engine series’ leadership position in the global light-twin helicopter markets. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. “This remarkable milestone demonstrates the tremendous success of the PW200 engine family has made over the past two decades,” said... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 that it has expanded the capabilities of its Service Centre in Long Beach, California, to support its turboshaft family of engines. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). “The West Coast of the United States is an important... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is inviting owners, operators and maintenance personnel of its PT6, PW200 and PT6C-67C engines to attend Technical Briefing sessions during Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). “This activity is part of our global ‘Customer Reach Out’ initiative and will provide a unique... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Cadorath
At this February’s Heli-Expo 2012, Cadorath Aerospace will launch its new AeroParts website – an online resource for part repairs, exchanges, buying and selling worldwide. See http://www.cadorath.com/aeroparts/ “AeroParts is a new generation of website interaction with our customers. AeroParts allows customers to easily research their options and request custom quotes for available repairs, exchanges or... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: M International
M International, Inc., completed the purchase of Keystone Engine Services (KES). In order to continue their tradition of providing outstanding gas turbine engine service and support, M International has formed a new company Keystone Turbine Services (KTS). KTS has begun their transition into a newly renovated 30,000 sq. ft. facility located approximately one mile from... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: AEM Corp
AEM Corp is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at HELI-EXPO 2012, Stand #6220. This will be the second year that AEM has attended the event and is looking forward to an even better show than last year. AEM will be introducing two new products, the AMS42U Dual Channel Audio Controller and the RTS01... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: HelicopterBuyer
HelicopterBuyer, Inc. announced that it has sourced a 2004 Bell 407, S/N: 53597, helicopter for a Canadian client. The sale was a result of their exclusive helicopter brokerage services for Prairie Helicopters, Inc. based in Winnipeg. Mark V. Clancy, president and CEO of HelicopterBuyer, stated “We have been working with Prairie Helicopters for several years... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics announces the introduction of its new airborne Beacon Decoder (BD) 406, the most modern-lightweight, competitively priced 406 MHz beacon decoder on the market. The Becker Avionics Emergency Beacon Locator or Beacon Decoder (BD) 406 provides a unique tool for SAR organizations on land, on water and in the air. The high-performance “BD406“ is a... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: ecms Aviation Systems
ecms Aviation Systems is proud to announce that it is now an EASA approved maintenance organization according to Part 145. As an EASA-approved design and production organization, ecms specializes in human external cargo systems for rescue and aerial work applications, fast roping and rappelling provisions, cargo hook weighing systems and other mission equipment and helicopter... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson have announced with the delivery of the 100th R66 that they have received orders for 386 of the turbine five-seater so far. So, given 100 delivered to date that is a healthy backlog of 286 orders. 70% of production goes overseas, Robinson tells us. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: H+S Aviation
H+S Aviation, a member of the BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) group of companies, reports a banner year of operations as the Portsmouth, UK based company added test cell services to its PT6T Twin-Pac® capabilities. H+S Aviation is a Pratt & Whitney Canada authorized PT6T Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF). “We finalized... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Premier Turbines
Premier Turbines, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul group company, invested heavily during 2011 in a realignment of its Neosho, Missouri M250 repair and overhaul area to facilitate production efficiency and turn time reduction. Improvements touched all aspects of the program including test cell upgrades, additional tooling and shop aids, and a reflow of... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Air Comm
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Aero Bureau has completed installation of new Air Comm air conditioning systems for the Bureau’s 12 recently purchased American Eurocopter AS350B2 AStar helicopters. The LASD selected Air Comm in a competitive bid to equip the new AStar fleet with air conditioning systems that meet the Air Bureau’s rigorous... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), will display an innovative self-contained universal filtration system at Heli-Expo 2012, Exhibit 8451. The Universal Filter Module (UFM) has been launched with its first application on the Sikorsky S-61; this is the first ever available IBF for the aircraft. The UFM features a... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems, the world’s trusted supplier of satcom and flight following systems, is excited to announce the launch of the Remote Display Application (RDA) with Wi-Fi connectivity. RDA is a user interface program that provides additional functionality for the DSAT or ISAT. Connecting the Wi-Fi module to an installed DSAT or ISAT will allow clients... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International proudly hosted its third annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, February 10th.  Wonderful prizes were given out, great food and beverages were enjoyed and participating golfers partnered to support HFI’s Scholarship program. The day began under threat of rain and cloudy skies but hours before the event the clouds parted and blue... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com, (Heli-Expo Booth #7139) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is now offering components repair and overhaul support for Eurocopter AS350 B3 and B4 dynamic components. With more than 20 years experience in delivering... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com, (Heli-Expo Booth #7139) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces the consolidation and expansion of its Langley, British Columbia, Canada structures and avionics facilities; which is scheduled to open for business in December,... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
As per the terms of the two-year agreement, Vector provides comprehensive engine repair and overhaul support; including modification, test and other services for Discovery Air’s Turbomeca Arriel 1 and 2 model engines as well as the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines. All engines covered in the agreement include complete dynamic testing at Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Uniflight
Uniflight, LLC of Grand Prairie, Texas is extremely pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Repair Station certificate by Mexico’s Director General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC). A team from the DGAC recently visited the Uniflight facility in Grand Prairie and performed a very in-depth inspection of its services and capabilities. After the completion... Read more
12-Feb-2012
After suffering an engine failure at 600 ft agl the helicopter completed a successful autorotation into a field. The engine failure was a result of a fracture in fatigue of a stage-two compressor blade.... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: sHeli-Port
The sHeli-Port (Booth #918 at Heli-Expo) is the world’s first fully-contained, portable helicopter storage solution, creating a hangar-free, secure option for helicopter owners. Originally unveiled last year at Heli-Expo in Orlando, Fla., to gauge consumer interest, the sHeli-Port is now in full production and available for purchase. The unique clam shell design is unlike any... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: HTR News
The National Park Service will have the power to ban helicopter flights over Crater Lake without having to go through so much red tape. Oregon Democrats Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Jeff Merkley inserted a provision giving that power to the park service into a FAA bill that Congress passed this week. The bill is... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, unveiled the production version of its new SPIDER™ multi-hook carousel for external load operations at the Heli-Expo Show in Dallas, Texas. The SPIDER Carousel can be configured with four, six or eight carousel hooks as needed for external load work missions. It is designed to work specifically with... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today they have added Aircraft Sales and Leasing to their repertoire of offerings. Founded in 1960, Summit Aviation did buy and sell aircraft to the government previously but discontinued the service in the early 1990s. Today’s market environment inspired them to revive the services. “Many of the government... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Avtrak
Avtrak, the industry’s highest ranked maintenance tracking program provider, announced the addition of new system features exclusively for the helicopter industry to address low cycle fatigue concerns and the new OEM requirements associated with these issues. Avtrak developed the new features based on demand from their existing customers, many of whom use helicopters for off-shore,... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: TOPS
Helicopter Flight Services (HFS) of New York City will be welcomed into the helicopter Tour Operators Program of Safety(TOPS) (Booth #4105) at the TOPS meeting at HELI-EXPO in Dallas. “We’re thrilled to welcome HFS to TOPS and commend their commitment to helicopter tour operation safety,†said TOPS Chair Tim Cudney. “Choosing to become a member of... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: CAPACG
CAPACG and AvConnect have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a cloud-based flight data analysis tool specifically for aircraft fleets equipped with Garmin G1000 and other integrated flight decks. The partnership began in late 2011, as the team collaborated on a federally funded research project to analyze Garmin G1000 flight data for Embry-Riddle... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: AvConnect
CAPACG and AvConnect have completed the first-ever detailed analysis of Garmin G1000 flight data for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). This study is one task associated with a multifaceted, FAA-funded research project – entitled the General Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing Research Project – through the Center for General Aviation Research (www.cgar.org). The ultimate goal... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter
The project under which the activities at Eurocopter’s La Courneuve site are to be transfered to Dugny – called Project “Joséphine†and officially known as Paris-le Bourget – was granted the label “Grand Paris†at a ceremony attended by Maurice Leroy, the Minister for Cities who is in charge of Grand Paris, Daniel Canépa, Prefect... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Southeast Aerospace
Southeast Aerospace (SEA), a custom aerospace solutions provider located at Melbourne International Airport, has hired Marla Westcott to lead the company’s efforts to obtain AS9100 certification by fall 2012. Westcott brings more than 30 years of experience from NASA’s Space Shuttle Program to SEA’s Quality Department. In her most recent position, Marla led the Florida... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Universal Avionics
With a newly-integrated flightdeck based on Universal Avionics Flat Panel Displays, Servicio Nacional Aeronaval (National Aeronaval Service – SENAN) of Panama took delivery of the first of five Bell 212 helicopter variants this past month. The Helitech Support Services digital modernization of the Bell 212 was designed with the assistance of Maxcraft Avionics. The totally... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: OTO Melara
OTO Melara North America, a subsidiary of OTO Melara S.p.A, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has appointed R. Scott Rettig as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Along with his new role at OTO Melara North America Inc., Rettig will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of another Finmeccanica company... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Universal Avionics
Advancing avionics for the rotorcraft market, Universal Avionics introduces the EFI-890H Flat Panel Display for helicopters. With software based on Universal’s popular fixed-wing Flat Panel Display system, the EFI-890R, and hardware proven and approved to withstand high-vibration environments, the EFI-890H is suited for the unique requirements of helicopter operators. Universal Avionics’ EFI-890H offers flexibility for... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: ALEA
Please join the Airborne Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (ALEAC) and the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) at Heli-Expo 2012 for a special Accreditation Awards ceremony and media event honoring the first two law enforcement agencies to successfully complete the Airborne Law Enforcement Accreditation Process. The Presidents of both the ALEAC and ALEA will present Accreditation... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: BLR Aerospace
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has become the world’s first offshore oil operator to enhance the safety and productivity of its helicopters with the BLR Aerospace FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System. FAS last year began flying the first new factory-produced Bell 412EP equipped with the FastFin System. Successful... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: TracPlus Global
TracPlus Global will be at Heli-Expo 2012 for all three days walking the floor. You can catch us at Dallas Avionics (#1408) or Flightcell International (#2813). Feel free to drop by these booths or call us on (678) 603 7911 to arrange meetings at the show.... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: FTA
FTA is delighted to announce that Derek Pratt has been appointed as the new Helicopter Chief Flying Instructor for FTA. On making the appointment, Pine Pienaar, FTA’s CEO, said ‘Derek’s appointment further strengthens our ability to provide the legislative and operational oversight for our ever expanding helicopter business. Derek has been with FTA since August... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Toronto Star
It’s almost daily we can bring you an update on the ORNGE saga. Now Alf Apps tendered his resignation Friday afternoon from law firm Fasken Martineau. Apps was listed as a counsel to the firm, not a partner. Apps is also chairman of a company ORNGE chose last fall to try to raise $15 million... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and Aggressive Insurance of Irving, Texas announce the availability of a 5% discount on aviation insurance policies written through Aggressive Insurance for the entire premium of any aircraft equipped with a Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System (EVS). “In case after case, Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System technology has resulted in increased situational awareness and definitely improves... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker Associates has announced it will offer attendees at the HAI Heli-Expo 2012 Convention a special 15% discount on their most popular data products during the three-day show from February 12th through the 14th, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The four databases available at the special 15% show discount include the Aircraft Cost... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson have now put a two-page PDF format brochure of the R66 Police helicopter on their website for all to view. The details on the police role equipment (ie over and above the standard R66 spec) are listed below from that brochure The demonstrator is registered N660PD, serial 0101 Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com . FACTORY-INSTALLED... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: T&T Mirror
Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley has written the Police Service Commission (PSC) chairman Professor Ramesh Deosaran calling for a probe into the conduct of Gibbs and his deputy Ewatski in securing the services of the aircraft. He claims that the Trinidad and Tobago Air Support Co Ltd was formed in July 2011, only after one... Read more
11-Feb-2012
Just weeks after Ornge representatives confirmed an Oshawa airport base for the air ambulance service was still moving forward, the fate of the Oshawa project is now in question. (see full story)... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
11-Feb-2012Source: Star Telegram
Tarrant County commissioners on Tuesday approved a 10-year, $4.4 million tax abatement for Bell Helicopter’s new headquarters building and training academy at its east Fort Worth complex along Texas 10 (see full story)... Read more
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
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
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
11-Feb-2012
Helicopter tasked to fly Natural Resources and Environment Minister suffered significant in-flight vibration and pilot elected to return to base. Safe landing... Read more
11-Feb-2012
Fell on side during landing... Read more
11-Feb-2012
Confined site with various small buildings in the immediate vicinity. As the helicopter lifted off, it yawed to the left but the pilot over corrected. He then applied more collective in an attempt to escape from the situation but the helicopter yawed through about 180° and reached a height of about 25 to 30 ft,... Read more
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, Â 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
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
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
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
