3-Oct-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro strongly urges all members of the general aviation community to join the more than 6,000 individuals who have signed a new petition on the White House Web site asking President Obama to take general aviation “user-fees†off the table. To sign the petition to the President, click here. General aviation is an... Read more
3-Oct-2011Source: JSFirm
Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com Sales Manager, announced their recent study shows more people start new jobs in January and most begin their new career search the last three months of the year. “This is critical information for hiring companies” said Richards. “Companies should begin running job advertisement campaigns and recruiting in October, November, and December.” JSfirm.com... Read more
3-Oct-2011
Two serious injuries, post crash fire. Pilot later died from his injuries... Read more
3-Oct-2011
While in cruise flight at 11,500?MSL from Grand Junction, CO to Gunnison, CO, the transmission warning light illuminated. The pilot also observed a decrease in pressure on the transmission oil pressure gauge. The helicopter landed safely without incident in a field, was immediately taken out of service and secured.... Read more
3-Oct-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker Associates has announced it will offer attendees at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2011 Meeting and Convention a special 15 percent discount on their most popular data products during the three-day show from October 10th through the 12th, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The four databases available at the special... Read more
2-Oct-2011
A tuna boat based helicopter crashed into the sea, with only one of the two crew members recovered. 34-year-old pilot Mexican pilot, Eduardo Lavalle lost his life.... Read more
2-Oct-2011
The R44 piloted by businessman Michael Mannion crash-landed five miles outside of Athlone at around 8pm on Sunday evening (thus night flying at this time of year)... Read more
1-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Here’s an interesting, and impactful story of the US legal system proving an amateur-built helicopter was both incorrectly registered and violated certain airworthiness regulations. The potential exists for the details of this case to be felt wider in the future. See NTSB statement and comment from Reigel Law Firm. Actual accident referred to was N75EW... Read more
1-Oct-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered an S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter to Jalisco, the first state government in Mexico to acquire the newest variant of the world’s most employed military utility aircraft. Jalisco state police will deploy the aircraft for general law enforcement with initial aircraft operation anticipated during October’s XVI Pan American Games. Sikorsky is... Read more
1-Oct-2011Source: Air Drone
Mundus Group, Inc. subsidiary Air Drone’s Justin Chapman wrote in 2010 the FAA Manual for movie industry safety and standardization of operational regulations and compliance for UAV VTOL cinematography delivery systems. Justin Chapman has become well known in the RC Remote Controlled helicopter world — winning more than 50 RC helicopter contests. Mr. Chapman’s aerial... Read more
1-Oct-2011Source: Component Control
Component Control announced that StockMarket.aero, the company’s free, online aviation parts marketplace, has achieved a record 37 million qualified line items of available inventory and capabilities from its 2,300+ customers and aircraft parts vendors. This achievement is a record for StockMarket.aero and it also surpasses the stock listings of similar industry services that charge for... Read more
1-Oct-2011Source: HAI
For all HAI members attending the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention (Oct. 10-12, 2011) and for those members who live in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to join the HAI Board Members at a reception on Mon., Oct. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wynn Hotel & Casino in Las... Read more
1-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, and there is now only one month left to nominate for the 2012 program! Winners will be recognized at the Salute to Excellence Awards dinner, to be held Feb. 13 during... Read more
1-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
EADS CEO Louis Gallois paid a visit this Wednesday to the Helibras factory in the Brazilian city of Itajubá. His delegation was received by Helibras President Eduardo Marson Ferreira, Executive Vice President Eduardo Mauad and Chairman of the Board Daniel Mandelli. The visitors then took a tour of the facilities including the Squirrel assembly line,... Read more
1-Oct-2011
Haakon County Sheriff Mel Smith told local radio station that the helicopter crashed in a pasture a mile south of Philip. Sole occupant 64-year-old pilot James Hladky was pronounced dead at the scene.... Read more
30-Sep-2011Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter said today that Joan Hooper has been named senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of the world’s largest helicopter-services company. Ms. Hooper, a former senior finance executive at companies including Dell and AT&T, succeeds Rick Davis, who stepped down as CHC’s CFO in early August. Doug Yakola, a senior advisor at... Read more
30-Sep-2011Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Agents from the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Agency raided Boeing’s Ridley Park plant on Thursday and charged 37 people with distributing or trying to get prescription drugs (full story)... Read more
30-Sep-2011
Accident between EC-GIC and CC-CIS both 212s involved in re-filling their water tanks during fire-fighting operations. Pilot Leo Janssen, flying CC-CIS was killed. Pilot Manuel Fuertes in EC-GIC survived... Read more
30-Sep-2011
Accident between EC-GIC and CC-CIS both 212s involved in re-filling their water tanks during fire-fighting operations. Pilot Leo Janssen, flying CC-CIS was killed. Pilot Manuel Fuertes in EC-GIC survived... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Discovery Air
Discovery Air Inc. subsidiaries Air Tindi Ltd. and Great Slave Helicopters Ltd. have formed a new partnership – Auyuittuq Aviation – with a group of Inuit shareholders from the Kivalliq and Baffin regions of Nunavut to better serve the needs of the burgeoning mining industry on Baffin Island. “The mining and exploration industries in Nunavut... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Gama Engineering
Gama Engineering Ltd in partnership with Garmin is now offering the recently certified G500H Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) to the UK and continental Europe helicopter community. The recently certified Garmin G500H, EFIS is the affordable all-glass avionics flight display designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopters including the Bell 206, Bell 407, Eurocopter... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Gama Engineering
Gama Engineering Ltd’s appointment as a distributor Cobham’s HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System offers European helicopter operators an opportunity to introduce a new standard in flight safety. HeliSAS replaces old analogue systems with a significantly lighter autopilot system that reduces pilot workload and increases helicopter stability. HeliSAS is already FAA certified and EASA validation... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Gama Engineering
Gama Group company Lees Avionics Ltd have completed the acquisition of the trade and assets of Mann Aviation Group Engineering Ltd to create a new force to support the engineering and certification needs of corporate, regional, general aviation aircraft and helicopter operators. The Gama Group today announced the formation of Gama Engineering Ltd. Established at... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Milestone
CHC Helicopter, the world’s largest helicopter-services company, and Milestone Aviation Group, a leading global helicopter leasing company, today announced the commencement of a significant new financing relationship. The companies have agreed to terms on the sale-leaseback of five aircraft: two Sikorsky S92 and three Eurocopter AS332L2. The first part of the transaction valued at over... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s latest high-fidelity helicopter training device, the EC225 simulator at its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland offers unmatched training opportunities for helicopter pilots who fly in the challenging off-shore environment for the oil and gas industry, as well as for crews performing search and rescue missions. This simulator which has demonstrated more... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Doug Doty Foundation
Hillsboro Aviation and The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation has teamed up to offer the non-profit foundation’s first Bell 206B3 JetRanger Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to help helicopter pilots advance to the next level in their training and make positive contributions to the aviation industry. The scholarship includes enrollment in Hillsboro Aviation’s... Read more
29-Sep-2011
The public issue of Swajas Air Charters, a non-scheduled airline operator servicing a fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters across India, will now close on October 5 with a revised price band of Rs 84 to Rs 90 per share, according to NSE (National Stock Exchange of India) website. The BRLM to the issue has... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility today announced that its STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) for installation of its Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) equipment on the Eurocopter AS350 family of helicopters, already in service, has been modified to enhance functionality. These enhancements add real-time satellite communications and a powerful Air Data Computer. Approval is imminent. In addition to the full-featured FDM... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Corporate Jet Investor
Paul Jebely, head of aviation finance Asia and Africa at Clyde & Co, was the chairman on day two of Corporate Jet & Helicopter Finance Asia 2011. He closed the conference saying: “I now have the privilege of closing the first ever Corporate Jet & Helicopter Finance Asia conference. What happened here was important. A... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be attending the Johnson Rice Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans, October 3-6, 2011. Jonathan Baliff, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on Wednesday, October 5, at 10:45 a.m. Central... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
CHC Helicopter has ordered and will incorporate 20 more Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma twin-engine helicopters into its operations over the next several years, CHC and Eurocopter announced today. Deliveries of the newly ordered EC225s – including an option for four additional aircraft beyond the initial 20 – will occur during the next four-plus years, into... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Multiflight
The third Dauphin helicopter bought from Multiflight by the Great North Air Ambulance Service was officially handed over to the charity at Helitech 2011 today, Wednesday September 28th. Multiflight Managing Director Steve Borrowdale made the official hand over to GNAAS Chief Executive Graham Pickering today at Helitech 2011, the largest dedicated helicopter event in Europe.... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
German operator Heli Aviation has recently confirmed orders for two more Guimbal Cabri helicopters following great success and high utilization with their first two. Operating from Augsburg near Munich, the company has flown 800 hours in 15 months on their first aircraft, and are flying the second at a similar rate – it equates to... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Post-Standard
Sheriff Kevin Walsh is trying to sell naming rights to Onondaga County’s Bell 407 as a way of keeping it flying in the face of budget cuts. A sponsor’s financial contribution would be in exchange for having the company’s name displayed prominently on it. While it will retain its “Air-1†radio call sign, it would... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
The EC145 T2 evolved version of Eurocopter’s popular twin-engine EC145 – which is making its debut appearance at the annual Helitech helicopter exposition in Duxford – responds to the UK’s demanding emergency services needs. Eurocopter’s evolutionary approach for this enhanced rotary-wing aircraft retains the EC145’s proven technologies – providing a good useful load, extended range,... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a full scale mock-up of the all new AW189, first unveiled at Paris Air Show in June, is making its debut appearance at Helitech which is being held at Duxford, UK, from 27th to 29th September. The new generation twin-engine AW189, 16 to 18-seat long range... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: IHST
Aviation experts from around the world will gather at the International Helicopter Safety Symposium taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 8-9. The theme of the fifth annual symposium for the worldwide helicopter industry will be Human Factors: Our Collective Challenge – Our Individual Responsibility. The event is a gathering of helicopter operators, manufacturers,... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they are accepting nominations for the Night Vision Awards, to be presented at the AMTC Conference in St Louis, Missouri, October 1, 2011. This is the third and final award presentation for 2011. The night vision awards were created to acknowledge companies that use night vision systems and further... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: HAI
From Sept. 27-29, HAI will be attending Helitech 2011 at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, England. Come along to Booth 1405 and meet HAI President Matt Zuccaro; Karen Gebhart, HAI’s vice president of Business Development & Expositions; and Lisa Henderson, HAI’s manager of Advertising & Exhibit Sales. Helitech is the largest dedicated helicopter exhibition... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is accepting applications for the 18 scholarships the organization awards to students of the helicopter industry. On July 1, HFI began accepting scholar submissions. We are now more than halfway to the closing date. The deadline for submitting an application for the Commercial Rating, Maintenance Technician Certificate and Michelle North Scholarship... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: AKV
AKV Inc. in conjunction with Turbomeca (Safran group) is very pleased to announce that Turbomeca has validated the AKV Arriel 1 Engine Cycle Counter as an acceptable cycle counting aid system for their Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1 engines installed in the Eurocopter AS350 and 1E1/-2 engines installed in the Eurocopter BK117C1 and C2 (EC145). The... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Helicopter NYC
Helicopter New York City, a leader in New York helicopter tours, announces their special promotion for a the chance to win a Free Hotel Stay in New York – and their New York helicopter tour customers will have first dibs at winning. Voted “Best Tour in NYC†by the Association of Hotel Concierges three years... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter today celebrated the 10,000 flight hour milestone for Chiltern Air Support Unit EC135 T2 helicopter based at RAF Henlow – the Royal Air Force station in Bedfordshire, England. A 10,000-flight hour certificate was presented by Markus Steinke, Managing Director of the Eurocopter UK Ltd. affiliate, to Doug MacKay, Unit Executive Office at RAF Benson... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Precision Heliparts
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), appointsAdam Fett as Eurocopter Specialist at PAG subsidiary Precision Heliparts (PHP). Fett, formerly a Level III Customer Support Administrator for L-3 Avionics Systems (L-3), brings his expertise in Avionics and Accessories to PAG as the company continues to expand its Eurocopter... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
AgustaWestland’s ubiquitous red table cloth appeared again at Helitech for a signing ceremony with UK distributor Sloane Helicopters. The event was the handover of the UK’s first GrandNew helicopter, which they have imported for a UK corporate owner (see HeliHub.com story). Seen in our photo here are Bruno Spagnolini (CEO of AgustaWestland) and David George... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: SaxonAir
SaxonAir, part of the Klyne Aviation Group announces that they have agreed terms to provide helicopter facilities and associated passenger handling services to Belgian company NHV Helicopters at their new Business Aviation centre at Norwich International Airport. SaxonAir’s new £6.5m Business Aviation Centre was opened in May this year and offers dedicated offshore facilities. It... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Haughey Air Limited has placed an order for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft, configured for corporate and VIP transport purposes, will be based in Northern Ireland and will be delivered in 2012. Elmilio Dalmasso, Senior VP Commercial Business, AgustaWestland, said after the signing of... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Bond Aviation Group, are pleased to announce that they have signed an MoU today that will see both companies work together to establish a multi-year contract covering the purchase of AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopters for offshore oil and gas support, HEMS, SAR and emergency service missions, together with support... Read more
29-Sep-2011
During aerial mustering, the helicopter’s tail rotor collided with a tree and the helicopter landed heavily. The helicopter sustained serious damage.... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
From our regular walks up and down the static park, the helicopter generating the most interest looks to be the two seater Guimbal Cabri G2. Having not appeared at Helitech before, the French-built aircraft has been delivered in the last few days to Cotswold Helicopter Centre, the new UK distributor. They are expecting a second... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
RH Bodyworks (Helitech stand 1715) is expanding its portfolio by starting in spraying helicopters. Thus far it has completed an AgustaWestland AW139 for Bond Offshore Helicopters (see below) and a respray of the tail boom of the Essex Police EC135T2+. Part of the Roy Humphrey Group, RH Bodyworks are based on the old Eye Airfield... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bond Air Services confirmed to HeliHub.com at the Helitech show that their windfarm Eurocopter EC135T2+ has still yet to carry out any missions. Readers will likely remember it in the static park at Helitech in 2009, but Bond’s customer has decided not to start operations until the wind farm construction has been completely finished... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss operator Air Grischa Helikopter has purchased a Eurocopter EC120. Serial number 1434, a 2006 build, has been bought from French operator HeliStar. The helicopter adds to Air Grischa’s fleet which also includes one EC130, five AS350B3 Squirrels and a Guimbal Cabri G2. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
US-based HeliWagon has appointed a distributor for Europe for their remote control helicopter dollies. British AS350B3 owner George Milford-Haven will represent HeliWagon across Europe and estimates that he can sell at least one per week. A Eurocopter AS350B2 based just a few miles up the road from Duxford is featured on the HeliWagon displayed at... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca, which specializes in the design, production, sale and support of gas power turbine for small and medium helicopters, has selected nCode software – a leading brand of durability, test and analysis products by HBM – to ensure the storage, management, analysis and traceability of thousands of measurement channels of test data. nCode Automation 7... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: PremiAir
PremiAir will participate at Helitech, the largest dedicated helicopter exhibition in Europe this week (September 27-29) Stand 812. Group Managing Director, David McRobert will be part of the senior management team showcasing PremiAir’s full range of services, comprising aircraft management, charter, maintenance and engineering, police air support and advanced pilot training. PremiAir Global, the company’s... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Société FCL of France has taken delivery of a GrandNew light twin engine helicopter. The helicopter was handed over at a ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy on 23rd September. The helicopter will be used for private and charter services from its base in... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that FAS (Falcon Aviation Services) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin and a preliminary sale contract for two AW169 helicopters. These latest contracts were signed at the delivery ceremony recently held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy for... Read more
28-Sep-2011
Crashed shortly after take off. 1 POB – 68-year-old pilot/owner- survived OK.... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Blueway AS of Norway has signed a contract for one more AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used for offshore transport operations. This order follows an initial contract for three AW139s placed in 2010 and one for a fourth unit signed earlier this year... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
During the Helitech exhibition, Turbomeca (Safran group) and Bristow Academy signed a partnership contract to facilitate the training of Turbomeca operators on maintenance operations. Going forward Bristow will be able to train pilots and technicians as a part of the Turbomeca Training Network. The partnership will draw from Turbomeca training programs to give pilots and... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
At Helitech 2011, Turbomeca (Safran group) and its British site, Turbomeca UK, promote an increasing influence in the UK market. The company displays mock-ups of the Arrius and Arriel gas turbines, as well as a 3D presentation of the latest generation Ardiden 3. The UK is a major market for Turbomeca with sales to the Ministry of... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland A119/AW119 Ke helicopters. A welcome equipment addition to these versatile aircraft, the IBF helps prevent engine damage in... Read more
27-Sep-2011
Skid struck powerline on take off and landed immediately without further incident... Read more
27-Sep-2011
Training accident, ended up on its side... Read more
27-Sep-2011
The Madera County Sheriff’s Department and Cal Fire as well as paramedics are on scene of a downed private helicopter. 2 POB to hospital, one by road, one by air... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter announced a major restructure and series of strategic appointments within its senior management team in Aberdeen to support the existing customer base and grow its key markets. Nick Mair was appointed regional vice president for the Western North Sea Division following the integration of CHC’s European and global operations into a single Helicopter Services Division.... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Helitech could almost pass by with no mention of Bell. They have no exhibition stand, no helicopters in the static park and no plans to issue a press release to coincide with the event. Bell are, however, sponsoring the conferences, including providing two speakers, as follows Wednesday 16:20-16:40 Product Safety, Operational Risk and Safety Management... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to announce that long time test pilot Dwayne Williams has joined their growing team of night vision goggle professionals. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Dwayne has joined the team at Aero Dynamix†stated General Manager Dennis Trout. “He is truly one of the industry professionals that everyone... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Helitech 2011
Tomorrow (Tuesday 27 September) Helitech opens with one of its most impressive line-ups of static aircraft. Nearly 40 helicopters will be gracing the tarmac outside the exhibition halls with OEMs such as AgustaWestland fielding the light-weight, twin-engine multi-purpose AW109 Grand New. The company will also be showing the PZL W-3 Sokół medium-size, twin-engine, multipurpose helicopter manufactured... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s strong presence in the UK multi-mission helicopter marketplace will be demonstrated at the Helitech 2011 show and conference, which is to include this event’s first appearance of the EC145 T2 – the company’s new generation version of its workhorse twin-engine EC145. During the September 27-29 Helitech show at Duxford Airport, the EC145 T2 will... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Fuhr to the position of President & CEO.  Steve joined SkyTrac Systems in September 2009 as Vice President and Director of Business Development.  Kathleen Wallace, former President & CEO commented, “Steve has the right mix of skills and is extremely dedicated, both as a leader, and as... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Charlotte Observer
Insurance company claims that EMS flight was “not medically justified” and passed Omniflight’s $58,477 invoice to the patient – who has a counter-claim on his hands after a neurologist has confirmed in writing that it was an emergency. The figure is made up of $249 per “loaded mile” for the 173 mile trip, plus a... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: STARS
Join us for the 8th Annual Bragg Creek Benefit Dinner & Auction for STARS on Saturday, October 15, 2011. The evening will include a three-course roast beef dinner catered by locally-owned The Steak Pit Restaurant and a chance to bid on a wide array of live and silent auction items. Tickets are $75 each or... Read more
