12-Sep-2011Source: ERHC
The Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) invites you to attend its Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 24 at the Sheraton of Mahwah Hotel, in Mahwah, N.J. This all-day event will begin with Registration and coffee from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. and continue through the day with a variety of information-packed business, committee and sponsor presentations.... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: Helicopter NYC
Helicopter New York City, a leader in NYC helicopter tours, announces their limited time special on the Deluxe Tour. The Deluxe Tour is the “grand†helicopter tour which includes the best attractions and sights New York City has to offer. For a limited time, Helicopter New York City is giving a discount for each person... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: World Record Helicopter Team
From: The World Record Helicopter Team & USA Academy Of Aviation Inc. French Valley Airport ( F70) Murrieta, Ca. Tel 951-551 6592- 951-600 2883. when: In September 2011. From Where: From Brown Airport, San Diego- to Savannah Hilton Head, GA, and back. Departure Time will be 6 o’clock AM. What is the current record and... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter has signed a contract to supply an EC225 helicopter for Spain following its recent success in the country’s competition to select a new rotary-wing aircraft for maritime search & rescue (SAR) and pollution control operations. This marks one of the first stages in a national rescue plan to be implemented by the Spanish Maritime... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
Air Greenland has placed its first order for Eurocopter’s EC225 medium twin-engine helicopter, acquiring two of these rotary-wing aircraft for duties that are to include all-weather search and rescue (SAR) and all-weather passenger transportation missions. With the challenging operational environment faced in Greenland, Air Greenland’s decision validates the EC225’s role as a preferred helicopter for... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: China Aviation Publishing & Media
China Aviation Publishing & Media Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC), and the organizer of the UAS China 2011 conference has informed UVS International, that due to an overload of work caused by various aviation related events in China, the decision has been taken to not hold the international UAS China... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its Part 145 Repair Station has recently been certified by EASA to issue FAA Form 8130-3 Dual Release Certificates for service, repair and overhaul work. “This is something that our European customers have wanted for a long time,” said Karsten... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The team at HeliHub.com provide a record of as many helicopter accidents and incidents as we can. Inevitably this includes what we believe to be the full list of fatal helicopter accidents, and we are presenting here the summary for August 2011. We indicate the number of fatalities in the summary line with the number... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss operator Mountain Flyers 80 has acquired a 2004-build Eurocopter AS350B2 from Italy, where it was operated by Eurojet Italia. Previously registered I-BLBU, serial number 3816 is now registered in Switzerland as HB-ZTM, and is being financed by the German company Kunert Aircraft Asset GbR. It replaces sister ship HB-ZAM which was written off in... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: US Marine Corps
CONSTANTA, Romania — Combat engineers with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 have been in the Black Sea region since April providing community relations projects that help small towns and villages throughout the region. Now, their biggest impression can be seen at the local Constanta County Hospital and Trauma center, where they worked with local contractors to... Read more
11-Sep-2011
Canadian operator Great Lakes Helicopters are targetting the date of 1st October for the opening of their third base at Billy Bishop Regional Airport just east of the city of Owen Sound. They will be using a Robinson R44 and targetting the charter market. The company is based at the Region of Waterloo International Airport,... Read more
11-Sep-2011Source: Heliflite
Heliflite is pleased to announce two new Robinson helicopter deliveries from its Western Australian helicopter sales and service centre at Jandakot Airport. Heliflite was proud to deliver a new R22 Beta II to Mark Bettini of “De Grey Stationâ€, who runs a family owned cattle property northeast of Port Hedlan. This is the second helicopter... Read more
11-Sep-2011Source: ASU
ASU announced they will display at Helitech in Duxford, U.K. September 27-29 at booth 515. ?We will be displaying the most technologically advanced night vision equipment in the industry,? said ASU Founder Mike Atwood.? ? ASU has long been known for our night vision goggles, training, maintenance and equipment. That has not changed. We are... Read more
11-Sep-2011Source: HAI
Visit www.rotor.com/heliexpo to register and make hotel reservations – today! Hotel rooms are selling faster than they have in the past 3 years… Register early for the best room selection! javascript:;... Read more
11-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Czech operator DSA is adding a second Eurocopter EC120 to its fleet. Purchasing a burgundy coloured example from Hong Kong, the aircraft arrived this week at the company’s base in Hradec Kralove for reassembly, test flights etc and will be registered as OK-BST. This 2005-built aircraft, serial 1404 was previously operated by “Millenium Empire”. It... Read more
11-Sep-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 currently being accepted for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The Eurocopter Golden Hour Award recognizes the efforts of an individual,... Read more
11-Sep-2011Source: The Helicopter Museum
A very unusual donation has been made to The Helicopter Museum by UK housing developer, Barratts which in the past used helicopters as part of its television advertising to sell new homes nationwide. The first UK house builder to use TV advertising, Barratt Homes commissioned the advertising in 1977, initially using a Bell JetRanger and... Read more
11-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Everjets, part of clothing company Ricon Group, has recently bought Dauphin G-DPHN. It was previously operated in the UK by Starspeed for a Surrey-based owner who had upgraded from a Twin Squirrel. The Dauphin currently remains on the Britsh “G” register. Everjets is a startup operator whose name appeared in May of this year at... Read more
11-Sep-2011
Tail rotor gear box chip light indicator illuminated shortly after take-off from emergency scene. Precautionary landing made, and patient transferred to another helicopter... Read more
11-Sep-2011
Bird strike, returned to base. After thorough inspection of the helicopter no significant damage was found and it was returned to service.... Read more
10-Sep-2011
Helicopter took off from Santos Dumont airport at about 20h on Saturday and fell about 30 minutes later, in the middle of the Tijuca Forest killing both occupants.  A local resident said there was much fog on the site at the time. Pilot named as Erick Ramiro Freitas, 25, son of Elzo Padilha Freitas, owner... Read more
10-Sep-2011
Engine problems during lifting operation over VW car factory. Emergency landing on factory roof. Damage to boom and blades, but helicopter looking remarkably intact for what has happened... Read more
9-Sep-2011Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Phoenix Heliparts, Inc. is continuing its expansion by appointing Paul Pfaffenberger as engineering program manager. He will oversee all engineering projects, his focus areas being Phoenix’s STC and PMA projects for MD500 helicopters. Pfaffenberger brings to Phoenix an extensive background in aircraft engineering with over 25 years experience in the design, manufacture and certification of... Read more
9-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Sunshine Coast Airport in Ausralia’s state of Queensland is preparing to create new helipads to move the noise signature of rotary wing movements away from the east side of the airport, thus reducing the environmental impact on residential neighbours in the Pacific Paradise and Mudjimba areas. Major Projects Councillor Debbie Blumel said that the installation... Read more
9-Sep-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched a “Legacy of Heroes†demonstration tour by its S-92® helicopter, commencing a multi-country visit from its Sikorsky Global Helicopters facility that will recognize first responders to natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies around the globe while promoting the company’s family of products including the H-92™ helicopter, the military version of... Read more
9-Sep-2011Source: CMH Heli-Skiing
At CMH Heli-Skiing, the beginning of the school year marks the end of summer, but the impending arrival of winter also marks a time to celebrate the joy of learning and the achievement of kids. In this spirit, the company that invented Heli-Skiing almost 50 years ago is offering avariety of new, interesting and exciting trips:... Read more
9-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
New Vietnamese operator Vinacopter will start operations by the end of October in what is believed to be the country’s first private helicopter service. Despite the claims of other companies to be the first in the air, it appears that others have been non-starters. Vinacopter is working with Vietnam Air Service Company (VASCO) under Vietnam... Read more
9-Sep-2011Source: AEM
AEM is pleased to announce it will be attending Helitech UK this year in Duxford, which will be the first time the company has exhibited at a European trade show. “We felt it was important to be at Helitech to have an opportunity to meet our current and future European customers face-to-faceâ€, said Ray Lewis,... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Sikorsky
Enhanced performance, more power, and a “Grand Canyon†standard of quiet that delivers substantially reduced external noise are all proving to be the new standard in the S-76D™ helicopter as the program introduces its third prototype into testing , Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. said today. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. “D3,†the... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that the Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations Section has successfully completed certification training of the Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Lighting Conformity Test Kit. Los Angeles Country Fire is now equipped and trained to monitor night vision imaging system (NVIS) lighting airworthiness... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,014,909) developed by five co-inventors for a “control system for vehicles.” The co-inventors are Kenneth E. Builta, Euless, Texas, James E. Harris, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas, Bryan P. Honza, Grapevine, Texas, Jeffrey W. Epp, Bedford, Texas, and Kynn J. Schulte, Arlington, Texas. The abstract of... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
The Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau in northeast China is acquiring two EC155 helicopters from Eurocopter for police missions, with the initial rotary-wing aircraft deployed during an upcoming meeting of the World Economic Forum. To be delivered early this month, the first EC155 will be utilized for VIP transport and security patrols during the World... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Milestone Aviation Group
Milestone Aviation Group, the first global finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter and private jet markets, announced today the lease to Transportes Aereos Pegaso (Pegaso) of four new Eurocopter EC-145 helicopters. Pegaso, a leading Mexican air transport company and long-standing Eurocopter customer, will use the four helicopters to serve its new long-term contract with... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Devon and Cornwall Police, together with Devon Air Ambulance, are to move their joint base to Exeter Airport. Currently based on the Police HQ at Middlemoor, only a couple of miles away, the change of location is expected to bring the Police a windfall of millions of pounds through the redevelopment of the current site.... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Recent test flights of China’s heavy-lift AC313 helicopters have pushed the altitude envelope to 8,000m (26,247 feet). This will enable it to fulfil mission on mountainous plateaus according to manufacturer Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The new altitude record was achieved on a September 2nd test flight from Gonghe Airport in northwest China’s Qinghai... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The ATSB has begun investigation AO-2011-110 following the crash of AS350B VH-RDU earlier today. The helicopter was being operated by Cairns based Heli Charters on a task linked to a communications tower on Double Mountain, near Shoalwater Bay in Queensland. Police reported that two of the three occupants died in the crash, with the third... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Noble Foods have just registered a factory-new AW109E Power as G-ZIPE, replacing a 2006 model which was sold to Brazil earlier this year. G-ZIPE is serial number 11798. The helicopter will be operated by Premair Aviation, who also handle the company’s Hawker 750 jet G-ZIPR. Noble Foods bought the jet in 2009 on the registration... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS), a leading sales and marketing company, has named Steffen Bay as their new VP of Marketing and Business Development. Mr. Bay brings over 10 years of industry experience in International marketing and business development.  He will play a vital role in continuing to expand DART’s global presence by providing leadership, new... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Ornge
On its 6:00 p.m. broadcast on September 6th, 2011, CTV Toronto aired a story with respect to Ornge’s service in Ontario. The story not only contained outdated and incorrect information but also omitted essential facts and was misleading. Ornge has notified CTV of these errors and has asked for a full apology from the network.... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Discovery Air
Discovery Air Inc. (TSX: DA.A, DA.DB.A) (http://www.discoveryair.com) announced today that it will host an analyst call on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 4:00 pm ET to discuss its fiscal 2012 second quarter results. Dave Jennings, President and CEO, and Andy Min, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. The Company is expected to report its... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) instructors spent time at Silverhawk Aviation Academy in Caldwell, Idaho teaching future pilots about the use of night vision goggles. Students participated in initial ground school training and were given an orientation on night vision systems. “We wanted to take time to give back not only to our community, but also... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the recent delivery by Eurocopter Germany GmbH of the 1000th EC135 to ADAC Air Rescue with a Becker Avionics digital audio and intercom system, DVCS6100, installed. The EC135 light twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter, along with the Becker DVCS have been very successful products over the last decade. ADAC Air Rescue... Read more
8-Sep-2011
The helicopter was reported by a passenger to have crashed while conducting a communications tower maintenance task. The police have advised that of the 3 POB there are two deceased and one injured.... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: The Star
South Yorkshire is to lose its own dedicated police helicopter, it has been announced. The county will be served by helicopters based in West Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Humberside instead, with effect from January 2013 (full story)... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Bristow Academy
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS), today announced it will offer a new course for helicopter pilots on wildland fire operations and suppression. Taught by qualified wildland fire instructors, the class is scheduled to begin October 3, 2011. Entitled “Wildland Fire Orientation for Rotary Wing Pilots,†the six-day course will give... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has signed contracts for three AW139 medium twin helicopters. These helicopters will be used by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, Nagaono Prefectural Police and Hokkaido Prefectural Police to perform multi-role law enforcement missions. The helicopters will enter... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Elite Helicopters
Every two years the helicopter industry gathers at Duxford Aerodrome for the Helitech Exhibition, viewing the latest aircraft and hearing the latest industry news. Once again, we are delighted to be working with the exhibition organisers, Reed Exhibitions, to co-ordinate aircraft and passenger handling for the duration of the event, from Tuesday 27 to Thursday... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
As of October 1, Frédéric Fourciangue was appointed CEO of Turbomeca UK, replacing Christian Hamel , called to other functions within the Safran group. Frédéric Fourciangue SUPAERO graduated. In 1998 he began his career at Dassault Aviation in the general direction of military support: he was project manager MCO contracts and new customer services until... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
From 1 September, Guy Bonaudi became Director of Turbomeca Japan to replace Marc Lacoue , called to other duties within Turbomeca. Guy Bonaudi graduated from university in aeronautical engineering. He has extensive experience in the helicopter industry for 35 years: he served in the French Air Force and became a field representative for Turbomeca before... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
As of September 1, David Thibes was appointed Managing Director of Turbomeca Canada to replace Russ Spray , who maintains the position of Director of Turbomeca States. David Thibes is a mechanical engineer aerospace graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. He has made ​​his career in Canada starting at Bombardier in 1997. He then... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: The Helicopter Show
The Helicopter Show Ltd is pleased to announce its move to a new, purpose-built international exhibition venue with unparalleled exhibit, flying and hospitality facilities. When we first began planning The Helicopter Show (THS 12), Farnborough’s long association with the aerospace industry made it appear an obvious venue. However, after consulting with our customers and our... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Great Britain has, over the years, been instrumental in many of the world’s key inventions – the internet, jet engines, hovercraft, radio, television, steam locomotive, the flush toilet, the iPod and so the list goes on. The country also hosted the world’s first Grand Prix in 1907, when the first banked track was completed at... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: CHC
Tasked with delivering an EC225 from Aberdeen in the UK to Cabo Frio in Brazil, CHC knew the delivery of the aircraft would include a ferry flight of 9,500 nautical miles. Passing through twelve countries and using a total of 42,300 litres of fuel was a task definitely worthy of a Risk Assessment. “Some would... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: HAL
Shri K Naresh Babu has taken over the vital appointment of Managing Director, Bangalore Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), today. Prior to this, he was General Manager (Planning) at HAL Corporate Office. He has taken over as Managing Director, Bangalore Complex, heading nine full-fledged Divisions including one R&D Centre, engaged in manufacture, overhaul and supply... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: STARS
The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is pleased to announce that CEO Rescue in the Rockies for STARS raised the single largest dollar amount ever in one day for STARS with a record-breaking $1.3 million. STARS partnered with five prominent Calgary-based CEOs and dropped them in Kananaskis Country, 25 kilometres northeast of Canmore, just... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Whirly-Girls
Whirly-Girls International is a non-profit, educational and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation. It was founded in 1955 by Jean Ross Howard and originally consisted of 13 female helicopter pilots from France, Germany, and the United States. Any woman who has earned at least a Private certificate with a helicopter rating is... Read more
7-Sep-2011
Robert Smith, 80, got out of helicopter on his own land, and accidentally walked into tail rotor. Non-life-threatening injuries. Pilot named as Larry Inman of Randolph.... Read more
6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Significant effort has been put into promoting the Hermes Edition of the Eurocopter EC135. Eurocopter aimed this project at the high-end corporate market where they partnered with the French couture house to come up with a distinctive design, mainly in the aircraft’s interior – see below. Some external features were also added, particularly the skid... Read more
6-Sep-2011Source: Helitech
Emergency response networks around the world rely on the speed and effectiveness with which helicopters can be deployed for a variety of tasks. With this in mind, rotary wing ‘Blue Light’ operations will be discussed on Thursday 29 September at the Helitech Conference. The keynote speech will be given by Alex Marshall, Hampshire Constabulary’s Chief... Read more
6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
5-Sep-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (CSC Europe) signed a 13-year Fleet Management Program (FMP®) agreement with DRF Luftrettung of Germany for comprehensive maintenance support of its PW206B2 engines. This long-term FMP®agreement with CSC Europe provides DRF Luftrettung with expanded coverage until 2024. CSC Europe is a joint-venture between Pratt & Whitney... Read more
5-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
5-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
5-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The husband of a female patient killed in recent EMS AS350 crash has filed a lawsuit against operator Air Methods, saying the company took an unnecessary risk by flying with low fuel. Victor Tacoronte’s wife, Terry, and three other people were killed on 26th August when a LifeNet helicopter crashed near Mosby, about 20 miles... Read more
5-Sep-2011
Tail rotor strike during autorotation... Read more
4-Sep-2011
commercial pilot sustained minor injuries; the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom from impact forces... Read more
3-Sep-2011
The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received minor injuries. The helicopter was destroyed. Pilot reported as Matthew Charles Wilson, 37, and his 23-year-old male passenger, an Irish backpacker working for a survey company, was seriously injured... Read more
3-Sep-2011
Three injured – pilot reported entered autorotation after engine failure. Pilot named as Ken Heidorn and passengers were Suzanne Tanner and her 15-year-old son... Read more
3-Sep-2011
Photo shows helicopter on its port side... Read more
2-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com has heard that one or more of the current Doctor Heli fleet have become contaminated by radioactive material as a result of flying too close to the Fukushima nuclear plant which had the devastating failure resulting from March’s tsunami. After being passed as fit-to-fly by the authorities, Doctor Heli (or possibly one of their... Read more
