29-Jun-2016Source: CAE
The Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC), the Research & Development Corporation (RDC) and CAE today inaugurated a new helicopter training and research and development (R&D) centre in Newfoundland and Labrador. Fully funded by HMDC and RDC, the centre features the first civilian Level D helicopter simulator with night vision in Canada and hosts five... Read more
2-Oct-2014Source: The Telegram
There was no real reason for the family members of those named to wait before laying their flowers. So they didn’t. They had long ago waited enough — for news, for remains, for investigations and reports. See full story... Read more
17-Sep-2013Source: Universal Helicopters
Universal Helicopters Newfoundland Limited (“UHNL”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to sell its helicopter operations to Universal Helicopters Newfoundland and Labrador LP, a limited partnership formed by Nunatsiavut Group of Companies (“NGC”), Tasiujatsoak Trust and CAPE Fund. “Parting with valued and dynamic assets is never easy and it was... Read more
6-Mar-2013Source: Eurocopter Canada
Universal Helicopters has chosen its fifth A-Star aircraft, an AS350 B3e, to assist with utility and transport missions throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The sale was confirmed today with Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) at Heli-Expo 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “The AS350 B3e’s extraordinary versatility and reputation as the ultimate work horse made it the... Read more
24-Jan-2012Source: AAHP
The Association of Allied Health Professionals is voicing concerns on behalf of its members who operate the Medical Flight Program. The AAHP has been working with Eastern Health and the Department of Health and Community Services to have the safety issues addressed over the past few months to no avail. Sharon King, Executive Director stated... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: CBC
Officials with the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry said Thursday that commissioner Robert Wells expects to be finished his report in early October and will have it printed and delivered to the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board by 25th of this month... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: MetroNews
Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams called on Ottawa on Tuesday to immediately establish a search and rescue presence in St. John’s, days after a fishing boat sank off the province’s coast, killing at least one crewman.... Read more
