Bristow – EC225 situation will last another year or more
Source: HeliHub.com, 23-May-13
From Bristow’s latest financial statements comes this quote Recently, Eurocopter, the manufacturer of the EC225 Super Puma aircraft, has indicated that they have determined the root causes of the gear shaft failure in the EC225, which are being reviewed by airworthiness authorities and independent third parties. The definitive solution to the problem will be a [...]
Iraqi Army receives last of 24 Bell 407s
Source: US Army, 23-May-13
The Army completed a significant milestone in helping to maintain stability in Iraq now that the U.S. military have departed from that theater of operations. The Project Office for Armed Scout Helicopters, along with several representatives from different organizations on Redstone Arsenal, made the eighth delivery of the Iraqi Armed-407 Bell helicopters to Iraq. Three [...]
Argentine Air Force to add two Bell 412s
Source: HeliHub.com, 23-May-13
Argentina’s local Boletin publication details Government decisions – and reference number 181/2013 has this week reported the purchase of two Bell 412s from Canada. One of these will be a new-build aircraft and the other a pre-owned example. Prices are quoted as $10M and $7M respectively, but does not cover the detailed specification or delivery [...]
EBACE – AgustaWestland pushes VIP-role AW169
Source: Flight Global, 23-May-13
AgustaWestland believes its light twin-engined AW169 can grab a sizeable share of the VIP and corporate transport market as the type advances towards planned certification in 2014. (See Full Story)
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance goes operational
Source: BBC News, 23-May-13
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is based at Perth Airport and will supplement the work of the Scottish Ambulance Service. (See Full Story)
EBACE – Bell showcases 429
Source: Bell, 23-May-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today its participation in the 13th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) held May 21 to May 23 in Geneva, Switzerland. Bell Helicopter will feature a corporate configured Bell 429 on static display. The customer-owned Bell 429 on display was the first to be [...]
AHS – Prevailing In “Demanding Environments”
Source: AHS, 23-May-13
Attendance and presentations at AHS International’s 69th Annual Forum and Technology Display this week highlight its standing as the premier event for government, industry and academia to work together in advancing vertical flight technology. Nearly 1,100 vertical flight professionals – from military leaders and top manufacturing executives to the next generation of pioneers – have [...]
HAI Participates at HeliRussia 2013
Source: HAI, 23-May-13
From May 16-18, HAI President Matt Zuccaro and Chairman Chris Erickson represented HAI at the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2013 at the Crocus Expo Center in Moscow. HeliRussia is the only international exhibition in Russia where companies from Russia and other countries present world achievements in every helicopter industry segment, from design and manufacture [...]
Bristow publish results for Q4 and Year ended 31st March 2013
Source: Bristow Group, 23-May-13
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported net income for the March 2013 quarter of $40.4 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income, which excludes special items and asset disposition effects, was $36.7 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, for the March 2013 quarter, a decrease of $7.8 million, [...]
Floating helipad returns to Destin
Source: NWF Daily News, 23-May-13
Timberview Helicopters has anchored a floating helipad in East Pass just south of the Marler Bridge. (See Full Story)
R66 lands at North Pole
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-May-13
Russian Robinson distributor Aviamarket has landed a Robinson R66 on the North Pole for the first time. In an expedition between 2nd and 14th April, the company’s chief pilot Dmitry Rakitsky flew with Michael Farih to make the record breaking flight for a number of reasons. While the key target was the geographical achievement, the [...]
Nine new customers in China for Enstrom
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-May-13
Enstrom’s new Chinese owners – Chongqing Machinery & Electronics Holdings – have announced that they have sold new helicopters at a recent regional trade fair to nine customers. Six are “letter of intent” for private owners, while the other three are signed orders for their local City Administration Bureau, Municipal Public Security Bureau, and the [...]
Eurocopter to supply EC225 and AS350B3e to China’s State Grid General Aviation Company
Source: Eurocopter, 22-May-13
China’s largest helicopter operator in the power and electricity sectors, the State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), has ordered one EC225 and two AS350 B3e rotorcraft to support the country’s electrical grid development and build the Chinese company’s business into other airlift duties. As the wholly-owned subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China, one of [...]
CAE upgrades visuals on Royal Navy Lynx Mk8 full-mission simulator
Source: CAE, 22-May-13
CAE announced today at the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Europe’s leading showcase for military simulation and training, that the Royal Navy’s Lynx Mk8 full-mission simulator located at Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton is now in-service and ready-for-training following a major visual system upgrade. The visual system upgrade, which included the addition of [...]
Keystone Med-Flight Announces New VP of Operations
Source: Keystone Med-Flight, 22-May-13
Keystone Med-Flight LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawke Aerospace, has appointed Christopher Bassett as the company’s new Vice President of Operations. Chris Bassett is a well-known and respected aviation professional with over 25 years of experience in rotorcraft flight operations management. Bassett was most recently the vice president of operations for Air Methods Corporation. [...]
Fourth corporate AW139 sold into UK market
Source: AgustaWestland, 22-May-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the sale of the fourth AW139 intermediate twin helicopter for corporate transport in the UK & Ireland. This latest sale continues the success of the AW139 in the UK & Ireland corporate helicopter market in the last two years. The helicopter will be delivered in 2014 to [...]
REACH adds sixth EC135
Source: REACH, 22-May-13
In an ongoing program to modernize and upgrade its fleet of emergency air medical helicopters, REACH Air Medical Services has taken delivery of a new Eurocopter EC135 helicopter. The aircraft will be based at REACH’s Concord, CA base, known as REACH 3. The new aircraft will be the sixth EC135 for REACH, a 26-year-old emergency [...]
Enstrom breaks ground on production plant expansion
Source: Enstrom, 22-May-13
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation held their groundbreaking ceremony Friday, May 10, 2013 for their new expansion.This expansion will nearly double the size of the current facility.Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan was in attendance at the event, as well as Michigan State Representative Ed McBroom, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Chief Operation Officer, Steve Hilfinger, Mayor Menominee, Jean [...]
Bell promotes innovation at AHS Forum 69
Source: Bell, 22-May-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today its participation in the 69th annual AHS Forum and Technology Display held May 21 to May 23 at the Phoenix Convention Center. In addition to sponsorship, Bell Helicopter will have a strong presence at the conference with a pre-forum event, technical presentations, a Bell 525 [...]
HAI at AHS Forum 69
Source: HAI, 22-May-13
Whether technical, operational, or governmental, HAI is interested and involved in all aspects of the helicopter industry. That’s why HAI Executive Vice President Ed DiCampli is attending the American Helicopter Society’s Forum 69 in Phoenix, Arizona. HAI is one of more than 60 exhibitors showcasing technical disciplines such as unmanned VTOL aircraft and other state-of-the-art [...]
Court rejects helicopter haze injunction
Source: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, 22-May-13
An appeals court has denied a temporary injunction to halt helicopter use in bison hazing operations. (See Full Story)
Rivalry develops in air ambulance service
Source: Union-Tribune, 22-May-13
An air ambulance service that answers Oceanside emergency trauma calls out of Carlsbad’s McClellan-Palomar Airport is angling to raise its profile in the city after a rival company came up with a proposal to operate a similar service out of Oceanside’s Municipal Airport. (See Full Story)
Castleberry Instruments & Avionics Relocates for Growth
Source: Castleberry, 22-May-13
Castleberry Instruments & Avionics is proud to announce the move to a new location. In order to accommodate future growth and expansion, Castleberry Instruments & Avionics has moved to a newer and larger building in Pflugerville, TX. This move will allow the company to better serve its customers with improved turn times and added Inventory. [...]
EBACE – Heli Asset places first Eurocopter EC155B1 into Switzerland
Source: Heli Asset, 22-May-13
Zurich-based business aviation charter operator Heli-Link, sister company to Jet-Link and now subsidiary company of DC Aviation of Germany, took delivery of the 2008-build model, configured with eight VIP seats and newly registered as HB-ZOL, this week. It will be available for third party charter with immediate effect, joining an existing EC-120B in the fleet. [...]
EBACE – Corporate EC175 features dimmable windows and cabin partitions
Source: Research Frontiers Inc., 22-May-13
Vision Systems, a Research Frontiers REFR +3.21% licensee and tier-one supplier of SPD-Smart electronically dimmable products, has announced that helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter will feature Vision Systems’ SPD-Smart Noctis windows and a partition in the mock-up of its EC175 helicopter. Eurocopter will exhibit this mock-up in Stand 7050 at EBACE 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland from May [...]
EBACE – JSSI reaches 10,000th Asset Milestone
Source: JSSI, 22-May-13
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, enrolled the 10,000thasset onto its maintenance program today at the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). Air King Jet, a Geneva-based private flight operation, enrolled its new Global 6000 Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 engines onto the JSSI [...]
EBACE – Eurocopter launches EC175 with VIP/executive interior
Source: Eurocopter, 21-May-13
Eurocopter today set new standards in business and private aviation by unveiling the next-generation EC175 helicopter in its Executive and VIP versions, which combine unparalleled elements of style and comfort with the largest cabin of any medium-sized twin-engine helicopter. The EC175 Executive and VIP versions – which were introduced by Eurocopter at the European Business [...]
NZ heliski firm fined $6,000
Source: Southland Times, 21-May-13
A Queenstown heliski operator has been fined for illegally landing and operating tours on another company’s block without permission. (see full story)
Vector Aerospace showcases GEMS engine management program at EBACE
Source: Vector Aerospace, 21-May-13
SECA, a Vector Aerospace Company and Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic; leading providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will co-exhibit at the 13th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), taking place at the Geneva Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland from May 21st -23rd, 2013 (Booth #1647). “During EBACE 2013, we invite business and regional [...]
SHG receives its 70th Eurocopter
Source: Nordic Rotors, 21-May-13
The Swedish helicopter service provider Scandinavian Helicopter Group AB (SHG) has taken delivery of its 70th Eurocopter aircraft. The helicopter, a brand new AS 350 B3e, was handed over in a ceremony at the Marignane production plant in Marseilles, southern France, last week. Eurocopter celebrated the momentous occasion together with three generations of the Pihl [...]
Bristow Group Announces 25% Dividend Increase
Source: Bristow Group, 21-May-13
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 25 percent increase in the company’s dividend, resulting in a quarterly dividend of $0.25per share, up from $0.20 per share previously. The dividend will be payable on June 14, 2013 to stockholders of record at [...]
FLIR Systems wins $23M US Coast Guard order
Source: FLIR Systems, 21-May-13
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has received an order to support the U.S. Coast Guard valued at $23 million. The order is for the Coast Guard’s Electro-Optical Sensor System (ESS) configuration of FLIR’s commercially developed military qualified Talon 9-inch stabilized multi-sensor gimbal system. The ESS systems will be deployed on the Coast Guard’s H-60 and H-65 helicopters. Work under this order is [...]
Swiss air ambulances at war – Rega v TCS
Source: Aargauer Zeitung, 21-May-13
Rega has had it their own way for many years – so it’s no surprise that the arrival of a competitor 18 months ago has led to, well, competition. TCS is “Touring Club Suisse”, a roadside car rescue organisation. (See full story)
Air Methods Reaches Highest Level in FAA’s Safety Management System Program
Source: Air Methods, 21-May-13
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, recently was informed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that it successfully reached the highest level (Level 4) of the FAA’s voluntary Safety Management System (SMS) program. The SMS program is an organizational framework created and implemented by the FAA to systematically guide,track, [...]
CAE-built Lynx full-mission flight trainer celebrates 25 years of service
Source: CAE, 21-May-13
On the eve of the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Europe’s leading showcase for military simulation and training, CAE announced that the Portuguese Navy recently completed 20,000 incident-free flight hours for its fleet of Lynx Mk95 helicopters. The Portuguese Navy has been training its Lynx helicopter pilots for the past 19 years at the [...]
Universal Avionics Expands International Repair Capabilities for the EFI-890R/890H
Source: Universal Avionics, 21-May-13
The breadth of repair capabilities for Universal Avionics’ Authorized Dealer, Scandinavian Avionics A/S, has been expanded to include the EFI-890R/890H Advanced Flight Display systems. Scandinavian Avionics is one of Universal Avionics’ premier equipment sales and installation dealers as well as an EASA and FAA Part-145 approved repair facility. Primarily serving the European community, this expanded [...]
Soloy sells 12 Honeywell engine kits for Chinese AC311 helicopter
Source: Soloy, 21-May-13
Representatives of Soloy Aviation Solutions announced that they have signed a contract with China’s Changhe Aircraft Industries Group for 12 AC311 Honeywell engine its for delivery throughout 2013. “This is the final piece of negotiations that consummated the contract during Heli-Expo in Las Vegas in March,” stated Dave Stauffer, CEO, Soloy Aviation Solutions. It was [...]
CALSTAR appoints new Chief Pilot
Source: CALSTAR, 21-May-13
Marcus Isbill, a veteran pilot of nearly 30 years, has been named chief pilot for CALSTAR, Jim Arthur, director of flight operations, has announced. Isbill’s aviation career started in 1985 with the U.S. Army. Prior to retiring in 2001, he served in multiple roles in the military, including UH-1 chief of standardization and instrument examiner. [...]
Universal Avionics Announces New Warranty Program
Source: Universal Avionics, 21-May-13
Universal Avionics announces its new FlightAssure™ Extended Warranty Program. The program was designed to help customers budget the cost of component avionics repairs with an extended warranty period and more benefits. Key benefits of the program include: Removal and Refit coverage (R&R) Fixed price with annual contract Fully transferable contract Full coverage on exchange and [...]
Barco unveils new US Training/Simulation Demo Center
Source: Barco, 21-May-13
Visualization pioneer Barco is pleased to announce the opening of its new demonstration and training center in Xenia, Ohio, United States, which will showcase real-world visual display systems and products tailored to meet the needs and requirements of training and simulation markets. A wide variety of solutions will be on display for Barco integrator partners [...]
UK Apache Hellfire missiles restocked in £15M deal
Source: UK MoD, 21-May-13
The 100-pound (45kg) Hellfire precision missile is Apache’s primary weapon. Used by crews in Afghanistan, it also proved itself repeatedly during the Libya campaign when Apaches flew from the deck of HMS Ocean against Colonel Gaddafi’s forces. Its successful use in Afghanistan and in training has reduced UK stocks of the missiles, which is why [...]
Branding Iron hires new PR/Marketing Coordinator
Source: Branding Iron, 21-May-13
Branding Iron Advertising announced this week the hiring of Sheila Reed as the company’s Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator. “We are thrilled with the addition of Sheila to Branding Iron,” said Co-Founder Scott Emerine. “She brings with her experience in trade show and event coordination, public relations, marketing and client relations.” Before joining the Branding [...]
Register Update – USA – week to 19 May 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 21-May-13
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 monthly, although some are less [...]
New Helicopter Base in Valdosta Aimed at Saving Lives
Source: WCTV.TV, 21-May-13
The view from a helicopter in the air can be breathtaking, but it can also help breathe life into those riding inside. Because when lives are on the line, time can be the greatest enemy. (See Full Story)
UK – Castle Air opens new base at Biggin Hill
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-May-13
British operator Castle Air is in the process of opening a second base at Biggin Hill Airport on the south-east outskirts of London. Given their current location at Liskeard in Cornwall is 250 miles away from the country’s capital, and very much in one corner of the island, the location would appear a logical one [...]
Ka-226T completes test EMS missions for Winter Olympics in Sochi
Source: Russian Helicopters, 20-May-13
A light multipurpose helicopter with coaxial rotors, the Ka-226T, developed by the Russian Helicopters company (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, which is part of the Rostec State Corporation), took part in test search and rescue missions as part of preparations for the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, 2014. The test flights of Ka-226T which was equipped [...]
StandardAero New Regional Manager for Russia, India and Asia-Pacific
Source: StandardAero, 20-May-13
StandardAero has appointed Keow Keong (“KK”) Low as the new Asia Regional Sales Manager for StandardAero’s Helicopter Programs. Low will be responsible for providing marketing and service support on the Rolls-Royce M250 and the Rolls-Royce RR300 product lines for operators in the Asia-Pacific region. His territory will span from Russia & India to Japan and [...]
Avinco completes its third major transaction for CHC in 2013
Source: Avinco, 20-May-13
Further to the sale of an AS332L2 and an EC 155B1 earlier this year, CHC Helicopter just completed the delivery a 365N3 in a third transaction arranged by Avinco. These recent transactions are the result of the successful support provided by Avinco to help CHC manage its fleet since 2009 and highlights evidence of Avinco’s [...]
Evergreen Helicopters buys two Bell 214STs
Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 20-May-13
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC) (“Erickson” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers and the vertically integrated manufacturer and operator of the powerful, heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. (“EHI”), has acquired five aircraft [...]
Guidance Aviation President Named Person of Year by SBA
Source: Guidance Aviation, 20-May-13
John Stonecipher, President, CEO of Guidance Aviation, accepted the Arizona Small Business Administration’s Person of The Year Award from the State’s SBA CEO, Rick Murray and National SBA District Director, Robert Blaney, during the State’s SBA 20th Annual Enterprise Business Awards at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Established in 1998, Stonecipher started Guidance with one [...]
Aero Sekur returns to Paris Air Show with AW189 liferaft system
Source: Aero Sekur, 20-May-13
Survival systems specialist Aero Sekur returns to the Paris Air Show. Major new contracts are announced for the company’s floatation and external liferaft systems. Continued growth is also highlighted with the opening of a new Repair and Overhaul joint venture, increased international presence and the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer. An order for emergency [...]
Register Update – Japan – April 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-May-13
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 [...]
Palm Beach Helicopters receive Part 141 examining authority
Source: Palm Beach Helicopters, 20-May-13
Palm Beach Helicopters joined an elite group of Helicopter flight schools after becoming only the third Helicopter flight school in the country to receive FAA 141 examining authority. The FAA issues examining authority to those schools who have demonstrated a higher quality and rate of success than the minimum standards for a flight school. A [...]
PAvCon Police Aviation Conference starts in Austria on Tuesday
Source: PAvCon, 19-May-13
The event will take place in the Flugmuseum Aviaticum, Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelinstr. 1, A-3700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria The office facilities for PAvCon will shift from the UK to Austria on Sunday 19th. The physical address is the HOTEL FREIZEIT TEMPEL Wiener Strae 109, 2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria +43 2622 20720 [email protected] www.freizeittempel.at and the direct phone number [...]
HeliRussia – First Kamov Ka62 to fly by August
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-May-13
Russian Helicopters have brought a Ka62 mockup to the HeliRussia 2013 show, but expect to fly the first example before the MAKS show this August. The Kamov design is powered by 1,680-hp Ardiden 3G turboshaft engines. The first transmission system, designed by Austrian specialists Zoerkler should be delivered this month. Certification of the 12-15 seat [...]
HeliRussia – Transas Aviation to provide locally-made GPS for Bell 407, 429
Source: Transas Aviation, 17-May-13
[electronic translation] Transas Aviation Company, A Part of Transas Group, and Jet Transfer Company, an Official Representative of Rotorcraft American manufacturer Bell Helicopter, have signed A Cooperation Agreement for Installation of GLONASS / GPS equipment on Bell-407 and Bell-429 helicopters. Installation of Transas manufactured GLONASS / GPS Satellite Navigation System, TSS (Transas Satellite System), on [...]
HeliRussia – Exclases Holdings signs for a GrandNew
Source: AgustaWestland, 17-May-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Exclases Holdings Ltd. has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin helicopter in VIP transport configuration for operation in Russia. This latest contract brings to five the number of GrandNew helicopters sold in Russia in the last seven months, highlighting the outstanding success of the [...]
HeliRussia – Exclases signs for five AW139s
Source: HeliVert, 17-May-13
HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint venture, and Exclases Russia are pleased to announce the signing of a contract between the JV and Exclases Russia for the supply of five AW139 helicopters which will be assembled at the HeliVert plant in Tomilino near Moscow. This contract, which includes a mix of five VIP and [...]
HeliRussia – Russia-Peru certification agreement opens up opportunties for Helisur
Source: UTair, 17-May-13
[electronic translation] Signed May 16, 2013 agreement on “mutual recognition of airworthiness documents” between the General Administration of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Peru and the Interstate Aviation Committee enables the company Helicopteros del Sur (Helisur), a member of the group, “UTair”, to begin commercial operation 20 Russian helicopters of “Mil “based in Peru. [...]
HeliRussia – Russian Helicopters signs agreement with PANH Helicopters
Source: Russian Helicopters, 17-May-13
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, has signed a partnership memorandum with PANH Helicopters, a Russian helicopter operator. Inked today at the HeliRussia 2013 trade show in Moscow, the agreement covers cooperation on stress-testing of new and modified Russian-built helicopters under [...]
HeliRussia – Bell expands in Russia
Source: Bell, 17-May-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), continues to expand its presence in Russia through recent aircraft deliveries, the appointment of a second Independent Representative and through participation at the 6th annual HeliRussia exhibition. “Russia is a very important market for Bell Helicopter; their demand for new rotorcraft is increasing and we are ready to provide them [...]
Helipad in Woodruff to be Discussed Again
Source: WJJQ, 17-May-13
Members of the planning and development committee in Oneida County will once again exam a helipad in Woodruff. (See Full Story)
Dart launches Rear Locker Extender for B206 and B407
Source: DART Aerospace, 17-May-13
DART Aerospace announces that the Rear Locker Extender™ that increases the baggage compartment capacity by 21” is now FAA and TCCA approved for Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 (including 407GX) aircraft. Constructed from a high quality, rugged composite, the rear locker extender is a perfect lightweight solution to stow extra sets of golf clubs, long-handled shovels [...]
Bell-Boeing awarded $40M for long-lead V-22 components
Source: US DoD, 17-May-13
Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $40,013,000 modification to the previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-12-C-2001) to procure additional long-lead components associated with the manufacture and delivery of 19 Lot 18 MV-22 tiltrotor aircraft. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (24.6 percent); Ridley Park, Pa. (19.2 percent), Amarillo, Texas [...]
Night Flight Concepts Launches Industry Specific NVIS Solution Programs
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 17-May-13
Night Flight Concepts, the premier provider of night vision solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of five new industry specific solutions programs. These new Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) solutions include equipment, maintenance and training programs which have been adapted to support the specific operational and regulatory requirements for the following markets: • Emergency Medical Services and Search [...]
Kaweah Delta hosts helipad completion celebration
Source: Kaweah Delta, 17-May-13
Kaweah Delta Health Care District will celebrate the completion of its helipad on Thursday, May 16, in Visalia. The event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. under the helipad in the main parking lot at Kaweah Delta Medical Center, 400 W. Mineral King Ave. The $2.7 million helipad is expected to be fully operational by [...]
Register Update – USA – week to 12 May 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-May-13
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 monthly, although some are less [...]
Breeze-Eastern to Design and Produce New Winch for MV-22
Source: Breeze-Eastern, 16-May-13
Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX: BZC), the aerospace industry’s only dedicated hoist and winch specialist, has been selected by The Boeing Company to design, develop and produce a new cargo winch for the MV-22 Osprey. Breeze-Eastern will initially manufacture 18 winches, with first deliveries in 2014. “Breeze-Eastern is proud to bring this product to the U.S. Marine [...]
RBC makes C$500K donation to STARS
Source: Leader~Post, 16-May-13
Lacy Panno, a flight nurse with the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS), is excited. (See Full Story)
TAI shows R300 unmanned helicopter
Source: Flight Global, 16-May-13
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has unveiled the R300 unmanned helicopter, which it is aiming at meeting the requirements of the nation’s land forces and navy. (See Full Story)
FLIR Systems awarded $81M US Army contract
Source: FLIR Systems, Inc., 16-May-13
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has been awarded a two year blanket purchase agreement from the U.S. Army to support the MEDEVAC program. The blanket purchase agreement is valued at $81 million and is for the Army MEDEVAC Mission Sensor (MMS) configuration of FLIR’s commercially developed military qualified Talon product, a [...]
Royal Canadian Air Force begins TigerEx 2013
Source: Royal Canadian Air Force, 16-May-13
Search and Rescue technicians, aircrew, maintainers, and other support personnel from 8 Wing Trenton today began an annual search and rescue exercise in Churchill, Manitoba, which will run from May 13-17. “Our Government is seized with improving our search and rescue system,”said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. “Search and Rescue technicians harness [...]
Helmet saves Otago helicopter pilot’s life
Source: MSN, 16-May-13
A Central Otago pilot has escaped with his life and a lucky lid after his unattended helicopter took off, crashed and the tail rotor grazed his helmet. (See Full Story)
Pilot missing after Shandong helicopter hijacked by 20 men
Source: South China Morning Post, 16-May-13
A helicopter – planning to spray pesticides in China’s northern Shandong province – was allegedly hijacked after taking off on Tuesday afternoon, according to witnesses and online accounts. (See Full Story)
Sikorsky to convert Brunei Shell S-92 for SAR work
Source: Sikorsky, 16-May-13
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announced plans today to perform the first post-delivery Search and Rescue (SAR) modifications to Brunei Shell’s Sikorsky S-92® helicopter. Originally configured for offshore oil missions, the aircraft will undergo a comprehensive conversion to a SAR configuration to serve customers in Borneo and the surrounding Southeast Asia region. SAS is the aftermarket [...]
