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Integrated Microwave Technologies launches redesigned websites

Integrated Microwave Technologies launches redesigned websites

18-Apr-2012Source: IMT

Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned websites. Located at www.imt-solutions.com with direct links to www.imt-broadcast.com andwww.imt-government.com, the sites have been greatly enhanced... Read more

Gulf Coast Avionics adds locations in Peru and Spain

Gulf Coast Avionics adds locations in Peru and Spain

18-Apr-2012Source: Gulf Coast Avionics

Gulf Coast Avionics Corporation, based on Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, has announced the addition of international satellite operations in Peru and in Spain. In making the announcement, Rick Garcia, President of Gulf Coast Avionics, said, “The avionics, instrument, and pilot supply market is truly international in scope, and we are positioning ourselves... Read more

Transport Canada approve Dart’s rear locker extender for AS355N/NP

Transport Canada approve Dart’s rear locker extender for AS355N/NP

18-Apr-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce the addition of the Eurocopter AS355N/NP models to DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) Transport Canada STC for the Rear Locker Extender. The Rear Locker Extender installs in the aft end of the existing baggage compartment and allows operators to carry cargo that is normally difficult to stow. Constructed from... Read more

Eurocopter Japan expands with new facility at Kobe

Eurocopter Japan expands with new facility at Kobe

18-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter Japan

The inauguration ceremony at Eurocopter Japan’s brand new facility at Kobe Airport today marks a new milestone for Eurocopter in a country that has been one of its most successful markets in Asia. With the support of the Japanese government and local authorities, Eurocopter Japan will augment its support and services capacity to enhance helicopter... Read more

EASA approves BLR FastFin system for Bell 212s

EASA approves BLR FastFin system for Bell 212s

18-Apr-2012Source: BLR Aerospace

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation and flight on Bell 212 helicopters.  Certification for Bell 204s and 205s is imminent, and EASA certification of BLR’s best-selling Bell 412 FastFin System is in work. European operators of these Bell medium helicopters may now join... Read more

Spain’s Traffic Police sell two AS355Ns

Spain’s Traffic Police sell two AS355Ns

17-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Trafico – the Spainish Traffic Police – have sold a pair of Eurocopter AS355N helicopters.  The 1998 and 1999 manufactured airframes were purchased by DMG Heli Sales in the UK and have 3700 and 4400 hours on the airframes.  Both are being offered for immediate resale. See also http://www.DMGHeliSales.co.uk Copyright photo reproduced with permission of... Read more

EADS North America works with combat veterans charity

EADS North America works with combat veterans charity

17-Apr-2012Source: EADS North America

 This year has brought an exciting new partnership between EADS North America and Rivers of Recovery, a unique non-profit organization offering outdoor recreation rehabilitation programs to combat veterans. As part of its commitment to American veterans, EADS North America has pledged to support the rehabilitation efforts of Rivers of Recovery by providing $35,000 in funding... Read more

Politician promises to triple STARS funding if elected

Politician promises to triple STARS funding if elected

17-Apr-2012Source: Calgary Herald

Progressive Conservative Leader Alison Redford pledged $10 million in additional funding for STARS air ambulance at a campaign stop in Grande Prairie on Saturday afternoon. see full story... Read more

FastFin becoming must-have technology for military operators worldwide

FastFin becoming must-have technology for military operators worldwide

17-Apr-2012Source: BLR Aerospace

When it comes to military helicopter operations, the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Multiple branches within the Military Forces of Colombia are among the most recent military operators to try – and then buy — the FastFin system, according to Dave Marone, Vice President of... Read more

RLC appoints Director of Maintenance

RLC appoints Director of Maintenance

17-Apr-2012Source: RLC

RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, announced the appointment of Curtis Hudson as Director of Maintenance (DOM) of RLC.  Hudson has been a vital team member at RLC for the past 18 years where he served in a variety of roles including his most recent position as Chief Inspector.  His... Read more

Sikorsky S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” tour to visit Mumbai

Sikorsky S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” tour to visit Mumbai

16-Apr-2012Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft’s S-92® “Legacy of Heroes” (LOH) demonstration helicopter will visit Mumbai this week, hosting customers and recognizing local heroes while the aircraft is at Juhu Airport until April 20. The aircraft recently began the India leg of its worldwide tour with activities over the last three weeks in Chennai, Bangaluru, Hyderabad and New Delhi. Sikorsky... Read more

Indonesian Aerospace buys two S300Cs, plus options for four

Indonesian Aerospace buys two S300Cs, plus options for four

16-Apr-2012Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft has announced the sale of two S-300Câ„¢ helicopters with an option for four more, to IPTN North America, a subsidiary of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI)/Indonesian Aerospace (IAe). These S-300C helicopters will support the Indonesian Army’s requirements to train more than 100 new pilots in the next few years. In March 2012, the Indonesian Minister of... Read more

Bell’s RFID investment recouped in just one year

Bell’s RFID investment recouped in just one year

16-Apr-2012Source: RFID Journal

Bell Helicopter estimates that it recouped its investment within a year, according to Aaron Druyvesteyn, the firm’s manager of logistics, who described the solution to an audience at an Orlando conference recently.  See full story... Read more

UK – Helipad approved for St Mary’s Hospital on Isle of Wight

UK – Helipad approved for St Mary’s Hospital on Isle of Wight

16-Apr-2012Source: Isle of Wight NHS Trust

The new Isle of Wight NHS Trust has welcomed the approval of planning permission for a helipad at St. Mary’s Hospital, Newport. This will enable patients with life threatening injuries to be flown from the Trauma Unit at St. Mary’s to the Trauma Centre at University Hospital Southampton. St. Mary’s Hospital is now part of... Read more

Register Update – Czech Republic – January-March 2012

Register Update – Czech Republic – January-March 2012

16-Apr-2012Source: 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

HMLA-169 pilot named USMC ground safety officer of the year

HMLA-169 pilot named USMC ground safety officer of the year

16-Apr-2012Source: US Marine Corps

Capt. Phillip A. Wiktor, a UH-1Y Huey pilot and the hazardous materials officer-in-charge with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 and a Rochester, Minn., native, received the 2011 Marine Corps Ground Safety Officer of the Year Award at the 26th Executive Force Preservation Board in Washington, D.C., March 28. Wiktor was awarded for his efforts... Read more

Japan – UH-60J ditches – six rescued, one fatal

Japan – UH-60J ditches – six rescued, one fatal

16-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site.  Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred.  Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more

Guatemala – LongRanger down, four injured

Guatemala – LongRanger down, four injured

16-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site.  Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred.  Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more

UK – Funding approved for Gloucestershire Royal Hospital helipad

UK – Funding approved for Gloucestershire Royal Hospital helipad

16-Apr-2012Source: Gloucestershire Echo

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will pay £70,000 towards the work which will be matched by the County Air Ambulance Trust. See full story... Read more

Schiebel flies Camcopter with broadcast-quality camera

Schiebel flies Camcopter with broadcast-quality camera

16-Apr-2012Source: Schiebel

Brain Farm Digital Cinema, Snaproll Media, and Schiebel are excited and proud to announce that the CAMCOPTER® S-100 achieved its first flight with the CINEFLEX® camera as the first UAS (Unmanned Air System) ever. The days of shooting were successfully carried out in Austria, bringing new levels of innovation to the film and broadcast industry... Read more

PHi signs eight-helicopter deal with Saudi Red Crescent

PHi signs eight-helicopter deal with Saudi Red Crescent

16-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has signed an agreement PHi to provide eight helicopters over the next three years.  His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – Chairman of the SRCA signed the deal with a Lance Bospflug, president/CEO of PHi.  The agreement will see the air ambulance service expanded within... Read more

Lakota fleet of 200+ approaches 100K flight hours

Lakota fleet of 200+ approaches 100K flight hours

16-Apr-2012Source: US Army

The Army’s newest aircraft, the UH-72A Lakota, is approaching 100,000 flight hours, and maintains one of the highest mission-capable rates among Army aircraft. The Army expects to buy a total of 345 of the aircraft, and the service has just taken delivery of 209 so far. “The real success story for us: it’s been on... Read more

US Army acquiring ‘brown-out’ assistance for helos

US Army acquiring ‘brown-out’ assistance for helos

16-Apr-2012Source: US Army

The U.S. Army is in the early stages of responding to an Operational Needs Statement asking for high-tech assistance for pilots to better navigate “brown-out” conditions where terrain becomes obscured. The Army plans to acquire five high-tech, 94 Gigahertz millimeter wave radar systems called Helicopter Autonomous Landing Systems, service officials said April 3 at the... Read more

Kauai helicopter pilot indicted on drug charges

Kauai helicopter pilot indicted on drug charges

16-Apr-2012

A pilot who flies Kauai County’s helicopter for rescue and training missions has been indicted on drug charges.  See full story... Read more

South Yorkshire Police Authority accepts helicopter collaboration plan

South Yorkshire Police Authority accepts helicopter collaboration plan

16-Apr-2012Source: South Yorkshire Police Authority

South Yorkshire Police Authority has reached agreement with the National Police Air Service (NPAS) to retain a helicopter based in Sheffield. The Authority had raised concerns that the initial NPAS proposals, announced last year, did not provide sufficient cover for South Yorkshire. Following negotiations with NPAS, the Authority has agreed in principle to join the... Read more

US Justice Dept settles with Air Methods

US Justice Dept settles with Air Methods

16-Apr-2012Source: US Dept of Justice

The Justice Department has announced that it has resolved a lawsuit alleging that Air Methods Corp. and LifeMed Alaska, LLC willfully violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by discriminating against and failing to reemploy Chief Warrant Officer Third Class Jonathon L. Goodwin of Wasilla, Alaska.   The suit was filed in... Read more

STC for Rebtech’s Medical Infusion Pump Mount in Bell 206/407

STC for Rebtech’s Medical Infusion Pump Mount in Bell 206/407

16-Apr-2012Source: Rebtech

As part of an ongoing expansion of product offerings, REB Technologies, Inc. (REBTECH) has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of an intravenous (IV) medical pump mounting system.  The mount can accommodate up to three SPACE Infusion Pumps manufactured by the global medical products company, B. Braun Medical, Inc., and applies... Read more

Sikorsky win $25M more for CH-53K maintenance

Sikorsky win $25M more for CH-53K maintenance

16-Apr-2012Source: US DoD

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $25,674,383 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N00019-06-C-0081) to provide detailed maintenance plans in support of the CH-53K helicopter program.  Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed in December 2015.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of... Read more

Grimes Aerospace (Honeywell) win $13M contract for UH-60 searchlights

Grimes Aerospace (Honeywell) win $13M contract for UH-60 searchlights

16-Apr-2012Source: US DoD

Grimes Aerospace Co., Urbana, Ohio, was awarded a $13,316,300 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of searchlights for the UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter System.  Work will be performed in Urbana, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2017.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The... Read more

Honeywell win $14M contract to overhaul UH-60 starter motors

Honeywell win $14M contract to overhaul UH-60 starter motors

16-Apr-2012Source: US DoD

Honeywell International, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded a $14,886,266 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the overhaul and upgrade services in support of the UH-60 Black Hawk starter engine.  Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of April 4, 2017.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S.... Read more

2012 STARS lottery winners announced

2012 STARS lottery winners announced

16-Apr-2012Source: STARS

Lucky Albertans are celebrating today after their names were pulled during the 2012 STARS Lottery draw. Top prize winners included: James Kotyk of Calgary Calgary show home worth $1.1 million retail Shari Macdonald of Delburne Sylvan Lake show home worth $905,100 retail Kenneth and Cynthia Fenwick of Red Deer Sherwood Park show home worth $856,000... Read more

INAER pilot awarded Gold Medal for Civil Protection

INAER pilot awarded Gold Medal for Civil Protection

16-Apr-2012Source: INAER

José Luis García Martín, an INAER helicopter captain, has been awarded the Gold Medal for Civil Protection by the “Generalitat Valenciana” (Valencia Regional government) at the 11th Conference on Public Safety and Emergencies, for his complete dedication for more than 20 years to the emergency and civil protection services. Serafín Castellano, the Valencia Regional Government... Read more

DynCorp wins $25M Kuwait Air Force Apache contract

DynCorp wins $25M Kuwait Air Force Apache contract

16-Apr-2012Source: DynCorp

DynCorp International (DI) today announced that it has been awarded a contract with the U.S. Army to provide a Maintenance Augmentation Team (MAT) for the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) AH-64D Apache helicopter maintenance program. “This is a great win because it reaffirms our valuable relationship with the U.S. Army. We take pride in the confidence... Read more

British Gazelle pilot sparks anti-terrorist alert

British Gazelle pilot sparks anti-terrorist alert

15-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

A badly reported story in the UK on Saturday needs clearing up!  According to the Ministry of Defence, “two QRA Typhoons were scrambled from RAF Coningsby when a small civilian aircraft was transmitting inadvertently on an emergency frequency and was out of radio communication with Air Traffic Control.  Authorisation was given for one of the... Read more

St Lucia Helicopters sells AS350BA

St Lucia Helicopters sells AS350BA

15-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

St Lucia Helicopters have had an AS350BA for sale on their website recently, and the transaction has now apparently gone through.  What has surprised the HeliHub.com team is that the aircraft has turned up in Ireland, well known across Europe in the last three years as being the best place to buy a used helicopter... Read more

Bell awarded support agreement for Iraqi Bell 407s

Bell awarded support agreement for Iraqi Bell 407s

15-Apr-2012Source: Bell

NOTE – We are running the Bell press release verbatim below.  Bell issued their press release on 13th April, but HeliHub.com had already run the story on 9th April…. Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Alabama  for the procurement of contractor logistics support... Read more

UK: 1,000 Missions Flown for Herts Air Ambulance

UK: 1,000 Missions Flown for Herts Air Ambulance

15-Apr-2012Source: Herts Air Ambulance

More lives are being saved in Hertfordshire thanks to the Herts Air Ambulance (HAA). Since its launch in November 2008 this vital Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) has flown over 1,000 life-saving missions.   The landmark call-out was on Thursday 12th April where the aircraft was despatched to provide critical care to a patient in cardiac... Read more

Japanese Police orders two GrandNew Helicopters

Japanese Police orders two GrandNew Helicopters

15-Apr-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kanematsu Corporation are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply two GrandNew law enforcement light twin helicopters as part of an on-going programme to modernise the Police helicopter fleet. The two aircraft will be operated in Saga  and Tottori... Read more

Sikorsky point finger at AgustaWestland over Indian VVIP order, says press

Sikorsky point finger at AgustaWestland over Indian VVIP order, says press

15-Apr-2012

The Indian press continue to have AgustaWestland in their firing line over the order for twelve VVIP helicopters which they won with the VVIP.  Now the Express quotes an un-named Sikorsky official saying  “There’s enough conclusive evidence. Let the law take its own course. The ministry has ordered a probe and the law of the... Read more

FAA proposes changes to guidance on terrain warning systems

FAA proposes changes to guidance on terrain warning systems

13-Apr-2012Source: FAA

The FAA has issued a Proposed Change to ACs 27-1 & 29-2, Miscellaneous Guidance (MG) 18, Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) The following draft documents have been issued Draft Document (AC 27-1) (PDF) Draft Document Comment Grid (AC 27-1) (MS Word) Draft Document (AC 29-2) (PDF) Draft Document Comment Grid (AC 29-2) (MS Word) Comments need to... Read more

Government of Cantabria contracts a 412 from INAER

Government of Cantabria contracts a 412 from INAER

13-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Not previously reported here on HeliHub.com, INAER picked up a two year contract with the State Government of Cantabria.  Covering the two calendar years of 2012 and 2013, INAER will provide a Bell 412 based at Santander for EMS and SAR work. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more

Cadorath develops new Bell helicopter repairs

Cadorath develops new Bell helicopter repairs

13-Apr-2012Source: Cadorath Aerospace

Cadorath Aerospace announces its development of 12 new Bell Helicopter repairs in March 2012. The Cadorath design and engineering department has developed approved repairs for the Bell Helicopter line to now include over 700 repairs. Cadorath Aerospace recently engineered repairs on the Bell Helicopter’s 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4 rework lines says Cadorath... Read more

Warwickshire & Northants Air Ambulance look for new HQ

Warwickshire & Northants Air Ambulance look for new HQ

13-Apr-2012Source: Stratford Herald

Due to introduce a nationwide Children’s Air Ambulance, the charity need a new 20,000 sq ft base including hangar space for its helicopters. (see full story)... Read more

Queensland Police rely on TV helicopter footage in chase

Queensland Police rely on TV helicopter footage in chase

13-Apr-2012Source: Brisbane Times

At some stages of the chase, officers in the central police communications centre were forced to rely on footage of the chase being broadcast live via media helicopters in order to relay the location of stolen cars to police on the ground. (see full story). Short on proper equipment to do the job, perhaps?... Read more

SkyTrac to Exhibit at NATA

SkyTrac to Exhibit at NATA

13-Apr-2012Source: SkyTrac

SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Northern Air Transport Association (NATA) AGM and tradeshow April 16th – 18th, 2012. Judy Meier, Senior Manager, Sales – The Americas, will be demonstrating SkyTrac’s flight following and SatCom solutions at booth #5. NATA represents its members in the decision-making process affecting transportation in Northern Canada. The association’s... Read more

Rockwell Collins ‘Joining Forces’ to Hire more U.S. Military Veterans

Rockwell Collins ‘Joining Forces’ to Hire more U.S. Military Veterans

13-Apr-2012Source: Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins has signed on to ‘Joining Forces,’ a White House initiative to hire or train 100,000 U.S. military veterans and their spouses by 2013. “Our commitment to ‘Joining Forces’ is an expression of the value we see in the unique skills and abilities that veterans bring to our business,” explained Ron Kirchenbauer, senior vice... Read more

Kaman announces date for 2012 Q1 numbers

Kaman announces date for 2012 Q1 numbers

13-Apr-2012Source: Kaman

Kaman Corp. (NYSE: KAMN) announced today that it will report its first quarter 2012 results after the stock market closes on Monday, April 30, 2012 and host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30am ET on Tuesday May 1st, 2012. The call will last approximately one hour. The call will be accessible by telephone... Read more

Register Update – Switzerland – March 2012

Register Update – Switzerland – March 2012

13-Apr-2012Source: 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

Register Update – Ireland – March 2012

Register Update – Ireland – March 2012

13-Apr-2012Source: 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

Register Update – Canada – March 2012

Register Update – Canada – March 2012

13-Apr-2012Source: 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

Register Update – Austria – March 2012

Register Update – Austria – March 2012

13-Apr-2012Source: 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

JSSI makes new business development appointment for California and West Coast

JSSI makes new business development appointment for California and West Coast

12-Apr-2012Source: JSSI

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, recently appointed industry veteran, Jill Adams, as Vice President for California and the Western United States region. As an aviation finance professional, successful entrepreneur and pilot, Jill Adams brings more than 30 years of aviation experience and... Read more

Jerry Trimble Helicopters to hold second annual touchdown auto contest

Jerry Trimble Helicopters to hold second annual touchdown auto contest

12-Apr-2012Source: Jerry Trimble Helicopters

Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is looking forward to the 2nd Annual Touchdown Auto Rotation competition to be held at the McMinnville, OR airport on June 24, 2012. The competition will judged on: straight-in autos.  Scoring is based on distance from the pre-established “spot”, technique and the slide distance, if any.  Each pilot is allowed  2... Read more

Gardner Aviation Services completes 3 Enstrom 480B Garmin G-500H upgrades

Gardner Aviation Services completes 3 Enstrom 480B Garmin G-500H upgrades

12-Apr-2012Source: Precision Aviation Group

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS), announces the completion of its 3rd Enstrom 480B Garmin G-500H installation and Avionics upgrade.  The Rotorcraft Services Division (RSD) performed the upgrade for Denver, Colorado based Mountain One Helicopters.  The RSD provides Helicopter-specific Avionics Upgrades/Installs, Airframe Maintenance, and MRO services at GAS’ 35,000 square foot facilities located... Read more

Helicopter pilot to speak at Embry-Riddle’s Veterans Appreciation Day

Helicopter pilot to speak at Embry-Riddle’s Veterans Appreciation Day

12-Apr-2012Source: Embry-Riddle

Vietnam veteran Sanford “Sandy” N. Kaplan, an Embry-Riddle alumnus, will be the guest speaker Tuesday, April 17, for Veterans Appreciation Day at the university’s Daytona Beach campus. Kaplan started by taking flying lessons in 1957 at the age of 16. After high school, he attended Embry-Riddle’s flight training school in Miami in 1959 for 11... Read more

763rd changes to 823rd Maintenance Squadron

763rd changes to 823rd Maintenance Squadron

12-Apr-2012Source: US Air Force

The 763rd Maintenance Squadron transitioned to the 823rd Maintenance Squadron Apr.10 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The name change signifies the squadron’s alignment with its sister-squadrons to become a more cohesive unit. The 763rd originally fell under the 563rd Maintenance Group at Air Force Special Operations Command, but the squadron was redesignated after it... Read more

Helo pilot awarded Silver Star for Afghanistan rescue mission

Helo pilot awarded Silver Star for Afghanistan rescue mission

12-Apr-2012Source: US Air Force

With chaos erupting around him, rounds narrowly missing his aircraft, frantic crew members barking directions and a pair of wounded troops waiting for salvation in a sequestered landing zone below, then-Capt. Charles McMullen did what he was trained to do — adapt, lead and overcome. McMullen, a rescue pilot deployed to Afghanistan from the 41st... Read more

Indra chooses Christie Matrix StIM systems for AW159 simulators

Indra chooses Christie Matrix StIM systems for AW159 simulators

12-Apr-2012Source: Christie

Christie®, a leader in simulation projection display and visualisation solutions, announced that the Spanish company Indra, the premier IT company in Spain and a leading IT multinational in Europe, has acquired a significant number of the award-winning Christie Matrix StIMâ„¢ simulation projection systems to develop three simulators to be used by the British Army and... Read more

Heli Gotthard adds new EC120

Heli Gotthard adds new EC120

12-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Swiss operator Heli Gotthard has added a new Eurocopter EC120 to its fleet – a 2012 build aircraft with serial number 1667.  Now registered HB-ZLR, it is owned by Automaten Meyer AG and will be operated by Heli Gotthard from their Pfaffnau base alongside two other EC120s. The company also operates four AS350B3 helicopters from... Read more

RAeS to hold Flight Simulation & Rotorcraft Joint Conference

RAeS to hold Flight Simulation & Rotorcraft Joint Conference

12-Apr-2012Source: Royal Aeronautical Society

Rotary Wing Mission Training Rehearsal & the Role of Flight Simulation London / 29-31 May 2012 Don’t miss out and book your place online now or call the RAeS Conference & Events Team on +44 (0)20 7670 4345 for more information. This Conference brings together the rotorcraft & flight simulation communities, with the aim of mapping out the way forward... Read more

L-3 agrees to acquire Thales Training & Simulation

L-3 agrees to acquire Thales Training & Simulation

12-Apr-2012Source: L-3 Communications

L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Thales Training & Simulation Ltd’s civil aircraft simulation and training business. The purchase price is £83 million (approximately $132 million) and will be funded with cash on hand. Headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom, the business employs approximately 400 people. It... Read more

Baxter County Sheriff acquires two OH-58s

Baxter County Sheriff acquires two OH-58s

12-Apr-2012

Baxter County Sheriff has acquired two ex-military surplus OH-58s from Arkansas State Police, where they had become surplus to requirements after acquisition of a Bell 407.  The two aircraft are N528SP and N529SP.  The photo shows Baxter County have tried to disguise their registrations for the road trip!  Baxter will merge the two into one usable... Read more

Fatal MV-22 accident in Morocco

Fatal MV-22 accident in Morocco

12-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site.  Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred.  Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more

Helinet Aviation faces eviction order at Van Nuys

Helinet Aviation faces eviction order at Van Nuys

12-Apr-2012Source: Los Angeles Times

Pentastar Aviation, who own the lease on the land occupied by Helinet, instructing Helinet to move its helicopters from the ramps where they sit ready to depart – for time-critical EMS and ENG work.  When it didn’t comply, Helinet received another letter threatening eviction and legal proceedings.  Helinet owner Al Purwin, previously the lease owner,... Read more

Canada adds third Griffon at 5 Wing Goose Bay

Canada adds third Griffon at 5 Wing Goose Bay

12-Apr-2012Source: Canadian National Defence

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today announced that another CH-146 Griffon helicopter will be established at 5 Wing Goose Bay. With this addition, three Griffon helicopters will now provide utility helicopter capability at 5 Wing. “A third Griffon aircraft at 5 Wing Goose Bay will have an immediate positive impact on the... Read more

Erickson Air-Crane prices IPO

Erickson Air-Crane prices IPO

12-Apr-2012Source: Erickson Air-Crane

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (“Erickson”)(Nasdaq:EAC) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 4,800,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $8.00 per share. The common stock is expected to begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Market today under the ticker symbol “EAC.” Erickson expects to receive net proceeds, after deducting... Read more

Derco Repair Services offers intermittent fault detection repairs

Derco Repair Services offers intermittent fault detection repairs

12-Apr-2012Source: Sikorsky

Derco Repair Services, Inc. – a Sikorsky Aerospace Services Avionics Center of Excellence (ACoE) – today announced the addition of an Intermittent Fault Detection & Isolation System (IFDIS) that helps to easily identify and isolate intermittent faults in customers’ aircraft electrical components.  IFDIS technology offers enhanced service capabilities and provides maintenance solutions that increase safety, reduce cost... Read more

Air Methods eliminates COO position; Tate leaves

Air Methods eliminates COO position; Tate leaves

12-Apr-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced a consolidation of its management responsibilities. The consolidation is expected to assist the Company in achieving even greater quality and improved efficiencies within its operations. As a result of the consolidation, the Company eliminated the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO)... Read more

Terma and AgustaWestland follow up on cooperation agreement

Terma and AgustaWestland follow up on cooperation agreement

12-Apr-2012Source: Terma

Last year, Terma and AgustaWestland signed a cooperation agreement focusing on the AW159 Wildcat maritime helicopter. On Tuesday, Geoff Hoon, former UK Secretary of State for Defence and current Head of International Business in AgustaWestland, visited Terma to discuss future opportunities. Terma has already supplied advanced structural parts for the EH101 helicopter, proving a successful... Read more

STARS sets date for Saskatchewan start

STARS sets date for Saskatchewan start

12-Apr-2012Source: STARS

The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is pleased to announce it will launch its first Saskatchewan base on Monday, April 30 in Regina. Beginning at 12 p.m. (noon), STARS will be ready to provide safe, rapid medical transport for critically ill and injured patients in southern Saskatchewan. “We’re very excited that helicopter air medical... Read more

STARS Air Ambulance leadership change

STARS Air Ambulance leadership change

12-Apr-2012Source: STARS

More than 25 years after founding STARS to provide emergency medical transport and help save the lives of the critically ill and injured, Dr. Gregory Powell is continuing his work as founder of the non-profit, charitable organization, while Andrea Robertson takes on the responsibilities of president and CEO. “Dr. Powell has made an incredible contribution... Read more

Egypt takes delivery of two SAR AW139s

Egypt takes delivery of two SAR AW139s

11-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Following the announcement in April 2011 of $37M in funding, and AgustaWestland’s press release the next month, we can now report that two AW139s have been delivered from the AgustaWestland North American (AWNA) factory in Pennsylvania to the Egyptian Air Force.  Painted in a white and red scheme, the two were last week cancelled from... Read more

VX-31 SAR crew recognized for rescue

VX-31 SAR crew recognized for rescue

11-Apr-2012Source: US Navy

The Naval Test Wing Pacific commander presented Air Medals to members of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 for a recent search and rescue (SAR) mission in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains during a ceremony April 2 at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake. The rescue mission was significant because at 11,300... Read more

ARSA suggests changes to NTSB certificate review actions

ARSA suggests changes to NTSB certificate review actions

11-Apr-2012Source: ARSA

ARSA submitted comments to a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the rules of practice in air safety proceedings. ARSA’s comments propose changes that would bring balance to FAA certificate actions by giving a repair station greater ability to defend itself in the face of agency actions, when appealed to the NTSB.... Read more

Shimco designated Premier Supplier by Bell

Shimco designated Premier Supplier by Bell

11-Apr-2012Source: Shimco

Shimco announced today the receipt of the prestigious Bell Helicopter Premier Supplier Award. This designation recognizes Shimco’s world class business processes and quality products, including precision manufactured parts, laminated and edgebond shims, tapers and spacers. In order to qualify for the Premier Supplier Award, a supplier must meet or exceed numerous standards including AS9100 Certification,... Read more

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