2-Dec-2014Source: Breeze Eastern
Breeze-Eastern Corporation (NYSE MKT: BZC), the aerospace industry’s only dedicated hoist and winch specialist, has appointed defense and security company Saab, a long time authorized service center for Breeze-Eastern, as the company’s first Center of Excellence (COE) in Europe. As a COE, Saab is guaranteeing 30-day turn times and other enhanced services for product maintenance,... Read more
2-Dec-2014Source: Kaman
Kaman Corp. KAMN, -1.14% today announced that the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has accepted the first SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). Acceptance occurred at Kaman’s Bloomfield, Connecticut facility. “We are pleased to have achieved this significant program milestone, which in addition to the acceptance of the first... Read more
28-Nov-2014Source: Helisota
The global helicopter market has been growing for quite a while now with the demand for VIP choppers further accelerated by the recovering business environment and the expanding circle of the rich worldwide. However, even the rich are cost-conscious thus forcing operators and MROs to seek cheaper solutions without compromising high service quality. Air travelling... Read more
26-Nov-2014Source: ReportBuyer
Civil helicopter MRO is a fundamental aspect of civil helicopter operations. It ensures the preservation of rotorcraft in pre-determined conditions of airworthiness in order to guarantee the safety of operations, passengers and crew. The MRO sector is heavily regulated by national and international aviation regulatory bodies with operators and OEMs being required to adhere to... Read more
26-Nov-2014Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace UK (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is delighted to announce that two employees at its Almondbank facility in Perthshire have received Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards. Kirsty Burns was awarded Apprentice of the Year after showing great tenacity in gaining an apprenticeship... Read more
24-Nov-2014Source: Kaman
Kaman Aerosystems (Kaman), a division of Kaman Aerospace Group, announced today that it has been awarded an extension to its current contract with Bell Helicopter to manufacture skin and skin to core components for several of Bell’s commercial helicopter models. This three-year follow on contract has an expected value in excess of $24 million. The... Read more
19-Nov-2014Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace UK, a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has announced the agreement of a long term contract to provide structural maintenance and technical support for the French Navy’s Lynx Mk.4 helicopter fleet. The company’s Fleetlands facility in Gosport, Hampshire, has the only main build/repair jig for this aircraft type in the... Read more
18-Nov-2014Source: Able
Northwest Dynamics, Inc. (NDI) and Able Aerospace, Inc. are ramping up a new distribution partnership following this month’s FAA approval of NDI’s Bell Rotor Brake components and assemblies. NDI is the Original Equipment Manufacturer supplier of Bell Rotor Brakes for Bell 206 and 407 aircraft. As NDI’s exclusive distributor, Able will stock and handle distribution... Read more
18-Nov-2014Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services (“HS-NA”), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) services, is pleased to announce that its MRO facility in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada has achieved AS9110B certification. AS9110B is the standard that was developed by aerospace professionals to meet the specific... Read more
12-Nov-2014Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces it has been selected by AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center) LLC, the Abu Dhabi-based Joint Venture between Mubadala Development Company, Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin, to support in the design, outfitting and integration of key areas of AMMROC’s state-of-the-art facility in Al Ain, UAE. The new facility will be... Read more
7-Nov-2014Source: VIH Aerospace
VIH Aerospace (VIHA), a leading provider of global helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has been awarded a Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for an aftermarket replacement Master Caution Panel (Serial #: MCP01) of the Original Equipment Manufacturer Master Caution Panel in the Bell 212 series helicopter (STC#: # SH14-43). Federal... Read more
22-Oct-2014Source: Helisota
Helisota, an international provider of integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul services for rotorcraft aviation, is delighted to announce the start of a new cooperation with the Scientific and Industrial Company FED, the original manufacturer of various components for Mi-8/17/171 helicopters and Antonov airplanes. Under the cooperation Helisota shall act as the OEM’s official representative in... Read more
22-Oct-2014Source: Dallas Airmotive
Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation company providing global MRO service and support for business aircraft turbine engines, broke ground on its new, six-cell state-of-the-art test center and announced that its new rotorcraft center of excellence will be built at the same location. Both facilities will be situated on a 20-acre site on the south end... Read more
16-Oct-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Brazil’s Helipark, based in Sao Paulo, has been appointed a Certified Maintenance Center by Turbomeca. Approval 0528-14 Helipark been in business since 2002 and also holds maintenance authorisations for AgustaWestland, Bell, Robinson and Russian Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters in the airframes market as well as engines from Klimov, Lycoming, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce.... Read more
15-Oct-2014Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic Inc. (ES-A) and the Solenta Aviation wider group of companies, based in Johannesburg, South Africa have signed a new three-year engine services agreement. As per the terms of the three-year... Read more
14-Oct-2014Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace Corporation (“Vector Aerospace” www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (“HS-NA”), one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has added the AS332L1 model to its FAA certified CVFDR... Read more
14-Oct-2014Source: BBA Aviation
Earlier this year, BBA Aviation companies Dallas Airmotive and H+S Aviation announced the award of new Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) appointments from Pratt & Whitney Canada for several turboshaft engine models in support of helicopter operators. Today, the companies provided further information on their plans to expand their global support for the rotorcraft market and... Read more
13-Oct-2014Source: Heli-one
Sazma Aviation, a new helicopter operator based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, has selected Heli-One to provide tip-to-tail, power-by-the-hour (PBH) support to its first Sikorsky S-76 C++ aircraft. Sazma Aviation, a subsidiary of Sabah Air, provides helicopter services to customers operating in the Malaysian offshore oil-and-gas sector, where there has seen rapid growth in recent years.... Read more
13-Oct-2014Source: Heli-One
Customers in Europe and the Middle East who operate large-capacity, long-range “heavy” helicopters now have a convenient, highly skilled option for major refurbishments of their aircraft. Heli-One Poland recently completed its first G-Check inspection, of an Airbus Helicopter Super Puma AS322L aircraft, for CHC Helicopter, Heli-One’s parent company and now is extending that service to... Read more
8-Oct-2014Source: ARSA
Component Control announced it is continuing for a third year as ARSA’s exclusive preferred provider of MRO and logistics software solutions. Component Control’s Quantum MRO and Logistics software provides a best practices platform for aviation repair organizations to efficiently and comprehensively manage MRO processes while promoting adherence to rigorous quality and regulatory standards. “Over the... Read more
8-Oct-2014Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic Inc. (ES-A), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, is pleased to announce that its MRO facility in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada has received AS9110B certification. AS9110B is the standard that was developed by aerospace professionals to meet the specific requirements of Aerospace Maintenance Organizations. AS9110B incorporates the requirements... Read more
3-Oct-2014Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace Corporation (“Vector Aerospace”- www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce the signing of a five (5) year agreement with Orange County Sheriff’s Department to conduct maintenance, repair and overhaul on their AS350 and UH-1H helicopters. “Signing this contract with Orange County... Read more
2-Oct-2014Source: shimco
Shimco, a leader in manufacturing precision parts, laminated and edge bonded shims, tapers and spacers, announced today their participation at the MRO Europe exhibition to be held at IFEMA in Madrid, Spain from October 8-9, 2014. In the Ontario Pavilion booth #788 Shimco will present its extensive range of custom manufactured products of solid, laminated,... Read more
30-Sep-2014Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace, a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has increased its presence at Helitech 2014 (Stand M 40). The event, which takes place in Amsterdam RAI from 14-16 October, will provide an international showcase for Vector’s expanding range of capabilities in the civil and parapublic rotary wing sector. Vector Aerospace... Read more
24-Sep-2014Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (“HS-NA”) is pleased to officially announce that it is an Airbus Helicopters D-Level certified repair center for the AS350/AS355 and EC130 helicopters. “Our ability to perform D-Level repair on Airbus Helicopters products allows us to provide fast, approved service for our customers without sacrificing quality,” says Craig Pluim,... Read more
17-Sep-2014Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Co., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $14,538,253 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for maintenance and overhaul of UH-60 mechanical transmissions. Funding and work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2016. Four bids were solicited, with two received. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting... Read more
16-Sep-2014Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation, an industry leader in providing aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft will exhibit at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2014 (AAD 2014), taking place at the Waterkloof Air Force Base Centurion, City of Tshwane, South Africa from September 17-21, 2014 (Booth 6C14). “Vector Aerospace is excited to... Read more
3-Sep-2014Source: AHSAFA
Columbia Helicopters, Inc., a member of the American Helicopter Services And Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA), has opened a new facility which will be totally focused on the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of military helicopters. The 16,000 square foot building, located at the company’s headquarters and maintenance complex at Aurora (Oregon) State Airport, will be... Read more
19-Aug-2014Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace UK (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services shall be saying goodbye to its Head of Flying and one of the most experienced maintenance test pilots in the UK. Mike Thornton retires on 31 August aged 65, after 10 years working at Vector Aerospace. Mike has... Read more
18-Jul-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters
A team of six technicians working for Russian helicopter operator UTair gathers closely around the EC175 full-size maintenance training helicopter installed at Airbus Helicopters Training Services in Marignane, France. Their attention is focused on mechanics instructor Yann A., as he explains the effect of tension on the aircraft’s electrical network, one of several subjects covered... Read more
18-Jul-2014Source: Yes Communications
Advanced Helicopter Services (AHS) has announced a service agreement to provide helicopter maintenance services for the City of Sacramento, California. AHS will support the Sacramento fleet of three Bell OH-58A helicopters by providing dynamic component inspection, maintenance and overhaul services. AHS will provide the services from their comprehensive helicopter service center located at the Watts-Woodlands... Read more
16-Jul-2014Source: Ramco Systems
Ramco Systems, the global Aviation software provider on Cloud, Mobile and Tablets, today announced a new partnership with Able Aerospace Services (a leading aviation component MRO and component parts manufacturer) to become its monolithic ERP system of record, including complete Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance and Accounting software solutions. “Ramco’s solution... Read more
1-Jul-2014Source: Pakistan Army
Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif visited the newly set up premier helicopter overhauling facility at Aviation Base Workshop on 25th June and witnessed the first batch of overhauled helicopters. Addressing on the occasion, Chief of Army staff, congratulated engineers and technicians of Aviation Base Workshop for having developed the first ever inland helicopter... Read more
1-Jul-2014Source: Hawke Aerospace
Hawke Aerospace Holdings, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Terrance L. Reininger as President of Uniflight, LLC headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas. Joe Hawke, Chairman & CEO, said: “We are pleased to have Terry join the management team. He brings a strong background in flight operations, engineering and maintenance, repair and overhaul.” Terry... Read more
24-Jun-2014Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has signed separate agreements with the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) and Fokker Technologies to explore advanced maintenance opportunities for Dutch rotorcraft and expand efforts to make the Netherlands a regional hub for military and civilian aircraft support services. Boeing and the RNLAF signed a strategic partnership agreement that builds on an... Read more
10-Jun-2014Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR), a recognized leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has become the first MRO operator to agree to voluntarily share safety information with the Federal Aviation Administration. AAR recently signed an agreement to take part in the FAA’s Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing program (ASIAS), which is designed to help... Read more
4-Jun-2014Source: Heli-one
Current and future customers, especially those in Europe and the Middle East and who operate “heavy” helicopters, will be beneficiaries of Heli-One’s new, 65,000 square-foot customised hangar in Rzeszow, Poland, which was formally opened today. Heli-One, a subsidiary of CHC Helicopter, is the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). CHC... Read more
4-Jun-2014Source: Dallas Airmotive
H+S Aviation and Dallas Airmotive, BBA Aviation companies, announced that they have received the first RR300 engines under their recently awarded RR300 Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) agreement with Rolls-Royce. The companies announced the authorization at Heli-Expo 2014 in Anaheim, California, in February. “We have a long history of supporting engines from Rolls-Royce... Read more
26-May-2014Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, has taken over the management of five aircraft repair plants formerly owned by the Defence Ministry. Executive authority at the plants was transferred to Russian Helicopters between October 2013 and March 2014. Aircraft Repair Plants Number 12 (Khabarovsk), 150 (Svetly, Kaliningrad Region), 356 (Engels,... Read more
13-May-2014Source: ARSA
On March 17, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to collect information to draft regulations regarding controlled substance and alcohol testing of part 145 repair station employees located outside the United States. To help in the preparation of comments as well as to gather information about current industry practices, ARSA... Read more
8-May-2014Source: ReportsnReports
The Global Military Helicopter MRO market is expected to witness an increasing demand for military helicopter MRO services in emerging countries during the forecast period. It is expected that the demand for the military helicopters will increase in developing countries such as India, Pakistan, and China. This in turn could result in an increase in... Read more
1-May-2014Source: Original FM
The three-to-five year programme, run by CHC, will train 35 young people to become qualified engineers for North-Sea aircraft. See full story... Read more
11-Apr-2014Source: ASI
Air Services International, LLC, announced today at the MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition that Mr. Richard (Rich) Ritter has joined their team as Director of MRO Services. Mr. Ritter brings 23 plus years of rotorcraft MRO experience to the Air Services team. “As a growing organization, Air Services is investing to extend capabilities and services... Read more
1-Apr-2014Source: Helicopter Maintenance Magazine
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13-Mar-2014Source: Ukroboronprom
Croatian company Aviation and Technical Center ‘ZTC’ with the assistance of Ukrspecexport State Company and Sevastopol Aircraft Plant, being incorporated with Ukroboronprom State Concern, has transferred two Mi-8 Helicopters repaired after the major overhaul to the Air Forces of Croatia. The third helicopter for the needs of Croatian Air Forces is under the preparation to flyoff. The repair of Mi-8 Helicopters for... Read more
5-Mar-2014Source: All American
All American Maintenance and Avionics, LLC (an affiliate of All American Aviation, LLC) has been approved as a Customer Service Facility for Airbus Helicopters. All American Maintenance and Avionics occupies 43,000sf of space at the David Wayne Hooks Airport in Tomball, TX, and specializes in the maintenance, repair, and completion work on helicopters, airplanes, and... Read more
5-Mar-2014Source: BBA Aviation
Premier Turbines and H+S Aviation, BBA Aviation companies, have been selected by Rolls-Royce Corporation as Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Centers (AMROC) for the RR300 engine. The long-term agreement runs through 2021 and provides RR300 operators with a responsive global maintenance service network with major repair and overhaul facilities in North America and the UK.... Read more
5-Mar-2014Source: Precision Aviation Group
In a move that signals its ongoing commitment to the marketplace, Airbus Helicopters Inc. (AHI) named Precision Aviation Services (PAS), a Precision Aviation Group (PAG) company, as an AHI Service Center. This is the newest AHI service center in the Southeast and the first in the Atlanta market. The state-of-the-art 35,000 square foot facilities, located at the... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Ramco Systems
Ramco Systems, the global Aviation Software provider on Cloud, Mobile and Tablets, announced the successful go-live of Ramco Aviation version 5.6, at Columbia Helicopters Inc. (CHI), the world leader in commercial heavy-lift helicopter operations. CHI is one of the first customers of Ramco Aviation who have been using the series 3 for more than a... Read more
1-Feb-2014Source: Helicopter Maintenance Magazine
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2-Jan-2014Source: StandardAero
StandardAero announced that it has finalized a license agreement with Rolls-Royce to become North America’s first independent Authorized Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) on the RR300 engine. This contract finalizes the announcement earlier this year that StandardAero was selected by Rolls-Royce, pending agreement of terms. In addition, StandardAero already has inducted three RR300 engines... Read more
2-Jan-2014Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (“HS-NA”), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has signed a 5 year, exclusive MRO support contract with... Read more
19-Dec-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), completed another successful year of Maintainers and Operators (M&O) Conferences during 2013, providing the opportunity to connect with more than 900 customers from approximately 20 countries. This year, the Customer Support and Services (CSS) organization hosted conferences in several new locations including Beijing, China; Shanghai, China; Prague,... Read more
19-Dec-2013Source: Ruag Aviation
In a move to further improve support for its international customers, RUAG Aviation is establishing a new helicopter facility at Sion Airport in western Switzerland. Launching in early 2014, the facility will initially focus primarily on the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters. Further helicopter types may subsequently be added to the portfolio.... Read more
18-Dec-2013Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace UK (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has delivered a repaired French Lynx Mk4 to the end customer. “I am pleased that we have quickly and effectively completed our first international Lynx Depth repair contract in collaboration with Eurocopter”, said Ross Powlesland, Operations Director for... Read more
16-Dec-2013Source: NATA
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2014 Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Award Program are now available. This award program is designed to recognize companies that employ aviation maintenance technicians (AMT) and encourages and supports AMT training. The award is based on the percentage of AMTs employed by... Read more
15-Dec-2013Source: Rocky Mountain Rotors
The FAA FISDO Office out of Helena, Montana, has issued a Part 145 Maintenance Repair Station Certificate to Rocky Mountain Rotors Maintenance, a division of Rocky Mountain Rotors Montana. This is the first FAA Part 145 certificate approved in over 7 years in the Montana area. Rocky Mountain Rotors Montana Partner James T. Lee, Sr.... Read more
13-Dec-2013Source: Pentastar Aviation
Pentastar Aviation has completed three 600-hour inspections on EC-155 aircraft in a medical configuration. These are the inaugural inspections on EC-155’s used in air medical transport. The inspections, led by Rotor Wing Maintenance Manager Bryan Clay, were performed by a team of five mechanics, who completed the three EC-155 aircraft inspections in succession. By the... Read more
12-Dec-2013Source: UTair
UTair Aviation has selected the Swiss software provider Swiss AviationSoftware to support its aircraft MRO and continuing airworthiness, in particular to create a unified joined platform solution for aircraft maintenance. Swiss AviationSoftware’s AMOS software module includes a database for all necessary technical data, aircraft statuses, information on their parts and units as well as history... Read more
5-Dec-2013Source: Heli-One
Helicopter operators looking for aircraft components – ranging from an overhauled engine to a gearbox to a grommet – now need only to visit the website of the world’s largest non-manufacturer helicopter-support company, www.heli-one.ca Heli-One has enhanced its website so customers can go to its helicopter Exchange Parts Inventory Channel (EPIC) pages. The unique new EPIC... Read more
1-Dec-2013Source: Helicopter Maintenance Magazine
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25-Nov-2013Source: BBC
Headcount reduction is largely brought on by the wind down to the retirement of the Sea King in 2016. See full story... Read more
22-Nov-2013Source: AMS
Aircraft Maintenance Systems (AMS), a growing software company that supports aircraft operators, component repair shops, MROs and manufacturers in their maintenance planning, procedures and inventory management, has introduced its newest feature, the AMS Smart Inventory Barcode Checkout Tool (Smart Checkout Tool). The Smart Checkout Tool allows the AMS client to quickly issue parts out of... Read more
21-Nov-2013Source: AMMROC
AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center) LLC and Eurocopter have successfully completed the overhaul, modification, and delivery of the first Eurocopter AS565 (PANTHER) aircraft to the UAE Joint Aviation Command (JAC). AMMROC, a joint venture company owned by Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi based investment and development company, Sikorsky Aerospace Services, and Lockheed Martin... Read more
20-Nov-2013Source: AMMROC
AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center) LLC has secured the contract to complete the overhaul of Eurocopter AS350 aircraft for the UAE Joint Aviation Command (JAC), with a contract valued at AED 11.5 million. The announcement by AMMROC, a joint venture company owned by Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi based investment and development company,... Read more
15-Oct-2013Source: HeliHub.com
INAER, part of the Avincis Group, has sold its UK helicopter maintenance and component overhaul business to a management buy-out. Led by Managing Director Marc-Anton Corominas, the business will continue in its current form under the name Heliwork Services Ltd in the same premises at Thruxton Airport. The Heliwork name brings the operation round in a... Read more
1-Oct-2013Source: Helicopter Maintenance Magazine
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25-Sep-2013Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Repair and Overhaul facility for its subsidiary Agusta Aerospace Services, thus further expanding its Customer Support activities in Europe. The R&O facility has a surface of 2,016 m² and is located in Zaventem close to Brussels airport. The facility includes NDI test... Read more
24-Sep-2013Source: QAI
Quality Aviation Instruments, Inc. (QAI) and Gulf Helicopters, Inc. (GHC) announced today from Helitech in London that they have entered into a Joint Venture for component repair facilities to be located in Doha, Qatar. The agreement covers component repairs of Accessories, Avionics and Instruments. “We have a strong customer base in the Middle East and... Read more
21-Sep-2013Source: Lundin Software
The GANNET Aircraft Maintenance Information Software, developed by Lundin Software, has been chosen by Airlift AS to manage their maintenance activities of their fleet of 17 helicopters. The agreement marks another important step in GANNETs emergence in the aircraft maintenance software market. Airlift AS is based in Bygstad, Norway and is Northern Europe’s leading company... Read more
19-Sep-2013Source: StandardAero
StandardAero announced that Russell Ford has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Ford joins StandardAero from Precision Castparts Corporation, where he recently served as President of Carlton Forge Works and Dickson Test Group of the Forged Products Division. Ford begins his new role on October 15. “Russell brings nearly 30 years... Read more
19-Sep-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Head of Rostec Corporation International Economic Cooperation Department Sergey Goreslavsky communicated the plans to increase the capacity of Russian Helicopters center in South Africa. Earlier, during MAKS-2013 aviation salon, Rostec and Denel (South Africa) signed a memorandum of understanding, which implies that the center capacities should be increased. The first level capacities (maintenance) of the helicopter service... Read more
16-Sep-2013Source: A2B Heli
A2B Heli Maintenance, a newly established EASA Part 145 independent commercial helicopter maintenance company, has formally opened its doors at London Oxford Airport. Headed by Andy Bloxham, Managing Director, A2B Heli moved into the newly refurbished hangar on 19th August and will specialise in the support of leading commercial helicopter types. In its first week of operation,... Read more
14-Sep-2013Source: Guimbal
Following an eight-month cycle of audits, the French OSAC (Organisme de Sécurité de l’Aviation Civile), on the behalf of the EASA, have awarded their Part145 agreement to Helicopteres Guimbal. This new agreement complements their Part21-F and -G qualifications (Design Organization and Production Organization) and allows the manufacturer of the Cabri G2 helicopter to conduct maintenance... Read more
13-Sep-2013Source: Patria
Patria and NH Industries (NHI) have signed a NH90 Service Center Agreement enhancing their co-operation in the helicopter life-cycle support services for the Nordic customers. Through this agreement, Patria gets an official status to act as NHI authorized Nordic NH90 Service Center inFinland, Sweden and Norway in the agreed perimeter of activities. The Nordic NH90 Service Center status gives... Read more
