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US Army selects Rockwell Collins for Black Hawk operations simulators

US Army selects Rockwell Collins for Black Hawk operations simulators

29-Nov-2011Source: Rockwell Collins

Underscoring the growing need to bring training solutions to where soldiers are located, the U.S. Army has selected Rockwell Collins to provide additional Transportable Black Hawk Operations Simulators (T-BOS). The contract, valued at $35 million, calls for deliveries to be complete by September 2015. “Rockwell Collins has developed a strong track record of delivering the... Read more

Stirling Square invests €40M in Omni Helicopters

Stirling Square invests €40M in Omni Helicopters

29-Nov-2011Source: Stirling Square

Stirling Square Capital Partners [“Stirling Square”], the pan-European private equity firm focused on transformational cross-border transactions, today announced a €40m growth capital investment into Portugal-based Omni Helicopters International S.A. [“Omni” or “the Company”]. Based in Lisbon, Omni is the helicopter services specialist that was recently de-merged from the broader aviation group Omni Aviação SGPS S.A.;... Read more

AAR selected to extend airlift support for US military

AAR selected to extend airlift support for US military

29-Nov-2011Source: AAR

AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has exercised two renewal options for AAR to provide airlift support in Afghanistan through October of 2012. The first option has a value of $99 million and is part of a task order awarded to AAR in October, 2010. The second option has... Read more

Australia to review civilian UAV regulations

Australia to review civilian UAV regulations

29-Nov-2011Source: CASA

Extract from the CASA Director of Aviation Safety’s monthly briefing:- The unmanned aircraft systems sector is to get better regulatory support. CASA has set up a project to review the rules currently covering unmanned aircraft systems and to develop a package of new guidance material. Six advisory circulars will be published to guide both the... Read more

Timeline continues to slip for Canadian military H-92s

Timeline continues to slip for Canadian military H-92s

29-Nov-2011Source: CTV

In May, Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced that Canadian Forces air crew could expect to have their first interim CH-148 Cyclone for training purposes by the end of the summer.  This week a spokeswoman for the Defence Department said the military hasn’t yet accepted delivery of the helicopter from  Sikorksy because work on it isn’t... Read more

Metro Aviation to complete two EC145s for Duke Life Flight

Metro Aviation to complete two EC145s for Duke Life Flight

29-Nov-2011Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, Inc. attracts first-time customer, Duke Life Flight, with their extensive custom aircraft completion options. After operating two EC135’s for several years, Duke Life Flight decides to replace the EC135’s with two EC145’s completed by Metro Aviation, Inc. “The larger cabin of the EC145 combined with the state of the art medical interior and... Read more

Civilians using drone aircraft may soon fly with FAA

Civilians using drone aircraft may soon fly with FAA

29-Nov-2011Source: LA Times

To date, the FAA has issued 266 active testing permits for civilian drone applications but hasn’t permitted drones in national airspace on a wide scale out of concern that the pilotless craft don’t have an adequate “detect, sense and avoid” technology to prevent midair collisions. (see full story)... Read more

UK: New owner at Northumbria Helicopters

UK: New owner at Northumbria Helicopters

29-Nov-2011Source: The Journal

Claire Jobling, an accountant by trade who worked for the Co-operative before spending five years at globally-successful Eutechnyx, has acquired Newcastle Airport-based Northumbria Helicopters for an undisclosed sum. (see full story)... Read more

Employee stole more than $130,000 from Back Country Helicopters

Employee stole more than $130,000 from Back Country Helicopters

29-Nov-2011Source: Otago Daily Times

44-year-old mother of three admitted misappropriating more than $130,000 from her employer over seven years (see full story)... Read more

Shanghai targets city fleet of 15 helicopters by 2020

Shanghai targets city fleet of 15 helicopters by 2020

29-Nov-2011Source: East Day

From a current fleet of four, a total of 15 helicopters will be in place by 2020, said the Aviation Force of the Shanghai police yesterday. The next new helicopter should be a firefighting Ka32 for delivery in 2012 (see full story).  The current fleet includes two EC135s and the EC155 photo’d here for the... Read more

Upgraded RAF CH-47 simulator ready for training

Upgraded RAF CH-47 simulator ready for training

29-Nov-2011Source: CAE

Today at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), the world’s largest military simulation show, CAE announced that it has completed a major upgrade to one of the CH-47 Chinook dynamic mission simulators located at CAE’s Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) in the United Kingdom, and the Royal Air Force (RAF) is... Read more

Bristow appoints new quality and safety manager

Bristow appoints new quality and safety manager

29-Nov-2011Source: Bristow

Bristow Helicopters Ltd. has appointed Ian Taylor as the company’s new quality and safety manager for its European business unit. With more than 20 years experience in the aviation industry, Taylor joins Bristow from its affiliate group FB Heliservices Ltd (FBH) where he held the same role. Taylor will relocate from Dubai to the company’s... Read more

Aerosouz becomes first Russian AW119 service center

Aerosouz becomes first Russian AW119 service center

29-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Earlier this month, Aerosoyuz became the first helicopter company in Russia to become an official service center for the AgustaWestland AW109. The certification process involved training a minimum of 6 engineers for each type and the purchase of type-specific maintenance equipment. HeliHub.com believes there are currently six AW119s operating on the Russian register. Nikolai Vanesev... Read more

New Ka226T variant being developed for 2014 Winter Olympics

New Ka226T variant being developed for 2014 Winter Olympics

29-Nov-2011Source: Russian Helicopters

New medevac, rescue, and firefighting rotorcraft of Russian make, built by enterprises of the Russian Helicopters holding company, a subsidiary of United Industrial Corporation Oboronprom, may take part in ensuring and enforcing security at the Winter Olympics in Russian seaside resort Sochi in 2014. Such a conclusion was made after the Russian EMERCOM completed research... Read more

Eurocopter chooses AdaCore mission-critical software

Eurocopter chooses AdaCore mission-critical software

29-Nov-2011Source: AdaCore

AdaCore, provider of Ada tools and expertise for the mission-critical, safety-critical, and security-critical software communities, today announced that Eurocopter has chosen the GNAT Pro High-Integrity Edition for development of an ARINC-653 demonstrator for military helicopters. The demonstrator will provide military interfaces and operational functions within a time- and memory-partitioned ARINC-653 architecture. The GNAT Pro High-Integrity... Read more

Gates & Partners’ launches seminar initiatives for the aviation industry

Gates & Partners’ launches seminar initiatives for the aviation industry

29-Nov-2011Source: Gates & Partners

The UK headquarters of leading international lawyers Gates & Partners, which focuses specifically on aviation law, has this month launched a new set of initiatives to support the industry’s  understanding of  complex legal and regulatory issues within the aviation sector. The latest event was held in early November and aimed to bring banks and insurance... Read more

AgustaWestland completes 609 tiltrotor programme acquisition

AgustaWestland completes 609 tiltrotor programme acquisition

29-Nov-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has finalised the transaction with Bell Helicopter Textron for the acquisition of the 609 tiltrotor programme. All legal and regulatory approvals have now been successfully completed. The development of the AW609 tiltrotor programme is now moving forward under full AgustaWestland control with civil certification expected... Read more

Camcopter makes first flights from French patrol vessel

Camcopter makes first flights from French patrol vessel

29-Nov-2011Source: Schiebel

Schiebel s CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) has once again successfully proven its highly efficient maritime capability, this time onboard the new Gowind class OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel), L ADROIT built by DCNS and handed over to the French Navy in October 2011. Operating at the cutting edge of technology, the S-100 successfully completed... Read more

EMQ Helicopter Rescue gets Au$10M sponsorship

EMQ Helicopter Rescue gets Au$10M sponsorship

29-Nov-2011

Rio Tinto’s sponsorship of $1M a year over the next 10 years will be in addition to what the State Government provides.  EMQ are looking at using the first year of the Rio Tinto funds to increase the fuel capacity (and thus range) of their three AW139s.  (see full story) Photos reproduced with prior permission... Read more

Indiana Guardsmen train in new medevac procedures

Indiana Guardsmen train in new medevac procedures

29-Nov-2011Source: US Army

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Calling for air medical evacuation on the battlefield is a skill required before it’s needed. For Indiana Guardsmen with the 4-19th Agribusiness Development Team and pilots from the Wyoming National Guard’s Company C, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, training on Forward Operating Base Salerno, Nov. 18, honed their proficiency for medevacs.... Read more

Australia puts NH90 programme onto its “projects of concern” list

Australia puts NH90 programme onto its “projects of concern” list

29-Nov-2011Source: 9 News

Defence Minister Stephen Smith said on Monday the project had experienced delays of some two years with a risk of further delays and recently one aircraft suffered a major engine failure. (see full story)... Read more

Associations call for action on foreign repair station rules

Associations call for action on foreign repair station rules

29-Nov-2011Source: HAI

HAI President Matt Zuccaro and 19 other association and company presidents have written to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, urging her department to issue a final rule on security at foreign repair stations by the end of this calendar year. In the letter, the 20 leaders note that Congress directed the Transportation Security... Read more

HAI appoints shows & expositions coordinator

HAI appoints shows & expositions coordinator

29-Nov-2011Source: HAI

Jessica Kuney has been named HAI’s Shows & Expositions coordinator. Jessica has significant experience in the meeting planning field, working for a variety of associations and small organizations, including Georgetown University Law Center, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, and the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Jessica’s duties will include... Read more

Extech Instruments relocates to New Hampshire

Extech Instruments relocates to New Hampshire

29-Nov-2011Source: Extech

Extech Instruments, makers of the best handheld test and measurement tools, announces the relocation of its headquarters to an all-new facility in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA. To accommodate strong growth and to serve customers better in the years ahead, Extech announced the move, along with the Billerica, MA operations of parent company, FLIR Systems’ Commercial... Read more

UK relaunches procurement process for new national SAR service

UK relaunches procurement process for new national SAR service

28-Nov-2011Source: UK MoD

The Department for Transport has started the procurement process for a new UK-wide Search and Rescue helicopter service to be provided by civilian crews, it has been announced today. The Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening, announced to Parliament in a written statement that she wished to inform the House of the Government’s intentions... Read more

EASA certifies Bell 407GX

EASA certifies Bell 407GX

28-Nov-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that its newest version of the popular Bell 407 – the 407GX – has earned European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification following its certification by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this year. Since the Bell 407GX was introduced in March at... Read more

Bristow to present at the Jefferies 2011 Global Energy Conference

Bristow to present at the Jefferies 2011 Global Energy Conference

28-Nov-2011Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc.(NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be attending the Jefferies 2011 Global Energy held in Houston onNovember 30 – December 1,  2011. Jonathan Baliff, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on Thursday, December 1, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time (11:30 a.m. Eastern Time).  A live broadcast... Read more

Bristow to present at the Dahlman Rose oil services & drilling conference

Bristow to present at the Dahlman Rose oil services & drilling conference

28-Nov-2011Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc.(NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry today announced that the Company will be attending the Dahlman Rose & Co. First Annual Ultimate Oil Services & Drilling Conference to be held in New York City,November 29-30, 2011. Mark Duncan, Senior Vice President Commercial, is scheduled to present on Tuesday, November 29, at 10:40 a.m.... Read more

Sanford Lifeflight benefitting from night vision technology

Sanford Lifeflight benefitting from night vision technology

28-Nov-2011Source: ASU

The military has realized the benefits of night vision technology for years. Now pilots with Sanford’s Life Flight have been trained and are now using the helmet mounted night-vision goggles. The goggles are especially important for medical emergencies in our rural areas. Life Flight pilot Tim Vreeman is no stranger to birds. He’s been flying... Read more

South Australian aerodrome flight safety checks

South Australian aerodrome flight safety checks

28-Nov-2011Source: CASA

Special flight safety checks are being carried out at 15 aerodromes across South Australia in early December 2011. The checks are being conducted for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to make sure flight paths at the aerodromes continue to be safe. Checks will be conducted at: Adelaide, Cleve, Edinburgh, Kimba, Kingscote, Olympic Dam, Leigh Creek,... Read more

Cougar settles lawsuit against Sikorsky

Cougar settles lawsuit against Sikorsky

28-Nov-2011Source: CBC

Representatives for both companies wouldn’t give details of the settlement.  Cougar’s statement of claim said it was looking for more than $20 million for negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation after the crash (see full story)... Read more

First of six EC145s deliverd to Kazakhstan

First of six EC145s deliverd to Kazakhstan

28-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter delivered the first of six EC145s ordered to date by the Kazakh Ministries of Defense and Emergencies. A total of 45 of the helicopters are to be purchased, and will be assembled by the new joint venture Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering, in which Eurocopter and Kazakhstan Engineering have a 50/50 share. This initial delivery comes... Read more

SW-4 type certified and flying on Brazilian register

SW-4 type certified and flying on Brazilian register

25-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Polish-built PZL SW-4 was last week put on the Brazilian register for the first time – the local demonstrator aircraft is now officially registered as PP-MHJ.  The helicopter has been in the South American country since at least August 2011, when it was presented at the LABACE (Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition)... Read more

CHC adds S92 for Western North Sea ops

CHC adds S92 for Western North Sea ops

25-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

CHC yesterday registered a new Sikorsky S92 on the British Register as G-WNSA.  Given their previous use of the G-SNSx series for Southern North Sea ops, it is assumed that the new S92 is for Western North Sea flights.  The helicopter is fresh from the production line – ship #152 This is CHC’s fourth offshore... Read more

STARS celebrating 5th anniversary in Grande Prairie

STARS celebrating 5th anniversary in Grande Prairie

25-Nov-2011Source: STARS

Former STARS patients, media, and members of the public are invited to a special five-year anniversary celebration at the STARS Grande Prairie base on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event will acknowledge the incredible support from the community, while reflecting upon major milestones that have taken place over the past... Read more

Air Evac Lifeteam 71 base upgrades to Bell 407

Air Evac Lifeteam 71 base upgrades to Bell 407

25-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Air Evac Lifeteam have upgraded their base at Carrizo Springs Airport in Texas – about 125 miles south-west of San Antonio.  Known as “Lifeteam 71”, this base previously flew a LongRanger, they now have a Bell 407 in the same colour scheme Photos were released on AEL71’s Facebook page William P Johnson – HeliHub.com US... Read more

Gulf of Mexico operations claim 139 lives in 27 years

Gulf of Mexico operations claim 139 lives in 27 years

25-Nov-2011Source: Johns Hopkins University

A new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy finds that helicopters that service the drilling platforms and vessels in the Gulf of Mexico crash on average more than six times per year resulting in an average of 5 deaths per year. From 1983 to 2009, 178 crashes resulted... Read more

Bell gives notice to about 65 workers

Bell gives notice to about 65 workers

25-Nov-2011Source: Star Telegram

Bell Helicopter has notified about 65 of its Fort Worth materiel buyers whose positions are being moved to Amarillo that Dec. 2 will be their last day of work, according to their union leader.  (see full story)... Read more

TC approves Dart Quick Release Heli-Access-Stepâ„¢ for the Bell 206L/407

TC approves Dart Quick Release Heli-Access-Stepâ„¢ for the Bell 206L/407

24-Nov-2011Source: Dart Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada approval of DART Aerospace’s Ltd. (DAS) Quick Release Heli-Access-Stepâ„¢ for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 series of aircraft. FAA and EASA approvals are pending. The Quick Release Heli-Access-Stepâ„¢ installs easily to existing Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ mounts. The step can be quickly mounted by one person... Read more

Eurocopter goes live with re-engineered supply chain

Eurocopter goes live with re-engineered supply chain

24-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter has inaugurated its new logistics platform at its industrial site in Marignane, marking the end to an innovative program to re-engineer the Group’s entire logistics chain and implement a flexible, high-performance tool. The investments made over the past two years to develop modern means will enable Eurocopter to reduce both logistics costs and delivery... Read more

Aspen Avionics opens doors to aspiring aerospace students

Aspen Avionics opens doors to aspiring aerospace students

24-Nov-2011Source: Aspen Avionics

Members of the Southwest Secondary Learning Center (SSLC) visited Aspen Avionics last week, and received a tour of the facility and an introduction to available career paths in the aerospace industry. “The SSLC currently has 280 students enrolled and 40 of them are participating in the AERO AV8R (Aeronautical Education & Research Opportunities) program,” says... Read more

AAIB Final Report – 01-Apr-09 G-REDL Eurocopter AS332L2

AAIB Final Report – 01-Apr-09 G-REDL Eurocopter AS332L2

24-Nov-2011Source: AAIB

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) was notified of the accident by Aeronautical Rescue Co-ordination Centre (ARCC) Kinloss at 1326 hrs on 1 April 2009 and the investigation began the same day. In accordance with established international arrangements the Bureau d’Enquetes et d’Analyses Pour la Securité de l’Aviation Civile (BEA), representing the State of Manufacture... Read more

NTSB Preliminary Report 15-Nov-11 N502AW Bell UH-1

NTSB Preliminary Report 15-Nov-11 N502AW Bell UH-1

24-Nov-2011Source: NTSB

On November 15, 2011, at 0837 mountain standard time, a restricted category Williams Helicopter Corporation, UH-1H, N502AW, experienced a loss of power, made a hard landing, and came to rest on its right side about 3 miles northwest of the Valle Airport (40G), Grand Canyon, Arizona. The pilot operated the helicopter under the provisions of... Read more

A109LUH simulator commissioned at Ohakea Air Force Base

A109LUH simulator commissioned at Ohakea Air Force Base

24-Nov-2011Source: Scoop

As a part of that training system the simulator will provide the Royal New Zealand Air Force with a cost effective means of training A109 aircrew and those destined to fly the NH90 and SH2G helicopters. The simulator provides significant financial savings as the operating cost of the simulator is approximately 10% of the A109... Read more

Wysong Enterprises refurbishes third MD500 for Air2

Wysong Enterprises refurbishes third MD500 for Air2

24-Nov-2011Source: Wysong Enterprises

Wysong Enterprises, Inc., (Wysong) announced today that they delivered the third of four refurbished MD500D helicopters to AIR2, LLC (AIR2). The refurbishment work included rewiring the entire airframe, installation of a new avionics package, sheet metal repairs including panel replacement, window replacement, and custom painting of the interior and exterior of the aircraft. “This is the... Read more

Air Methods receives SEC guidance on accounting for aircraft leases

Air Methods receives SEC guidance on accounting for aircraft leases

23-Nov-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) announced today that the Company will restate its financial results after receiving a response from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC responded to the Company’s previous request for guidance concerning the appropriate GAAP interpretation of the maximum amount that the Company could be required to pay as described... Read more

Nightline reveals its latest Night Vision Goggle

Nightline reveals its latest Night Vision Goggle

23-Nov-2011Source: Nightline

Nightline, Inc., a US, Small Business Administration HUBZone certified, veteran-owned defense company, and global supplier of Generation III Night Vision Equipment, is introducing the NL963Mâ„¢, their new innovative Multi Battery Night Vision Goggle. The NL963Mâ„¢ Multi Battery NVG offers the performance and versatility of the AN/PVS-7B with Nightline’s patent pending multi battery design. The revolutionary... Read more

Dubai Customs seize Aerocopter AK1-3

Dubai Customs seize Aerocopter AK1-3

23-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Dubai Customs have seized an Aerocopter AK1-3 two seat helicopter claiming it was being illegally imported into the emirate.  Paperwork showed the shipping container had furniture in it, but the reality was different.  One local media report suggesting the aircraft could be used for terrorist activities or smuggling operations, but that seems unlikely for such... Read more

CITIC plans another seven Eurocopter EC225LP

CITIC plans another seven Eurocopter EC225LP

23-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

CITIC Offshore Helicopter Co have announced plans to buy another seven Eurocopter EC225LP to support oil operations off the China coast.  Deliveries would be made over the next 3-4 years.  It appears that the company is seeking local approvals before actually placing the order with Eurocopter Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more

India’s State of Orissa looks at feasibility of UAV use

India’s State of Orissa looks at feasibility of UAV use

22-Nov-2011Source: Orissa Diary

Tata Advanced Systems have made a presentation on UAV technology to a meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sri Bijay Kumar Patnaik (see full story)... Read more

Nebraska Guard takes on first four UH-72A Lakotas

Nebraska Guard takes on first four UH-72A Lakotas

22-Nov-2011Source: Omaha World Herald

Four Lakotas will be officially unveiled today Grand Island. These will allow the Guard to stand up a new 50-soldier medevac company that can transport medical supplies, help with firefighting and conduct SAR missions in Nebraska. Four more Lakotas will be delivered in January 2013 (see full story)... Read more

Heliflite delivers R66 to the Salvation Army

Heliflite delivers R66 to the Salvation Army

22-Nov-2011Source: Heliflite

This month Heliflite was pleased to deliver a new R66 Turbine helicopter to The Salvation Army for its dedicated Outback Flying Service which is based in Mt Isa, Queensland. The new R66 Turbine will be primarily operated to support remote outback communities and stations in central and north Queensland which covers an extraordinary 800,000 square... Read more

HeliHub.com launches Heliports and Helipads photo gallery

HeliHub.com launches Heliports and Helipads photo gallery

22-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Following the success of its first three photo galleries – one of which approaches 8,400 images – we are today launching a more specialised gallery covering helipads and heliports.  The imperative with this new gallery is to provide a resource for pilots and heliport visitors on the facilities, approach paths, aerial views etc to promote... Read more

Japan selects AQS-24A Airborne Mine-Hunting System for AW101s

Japan selects AQS-24A Airborne Mine-Hunting System for AW101s

22-Nov-2011Source: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been competitively selected to supply the AQS-24A airborne mine-hunting system to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Under the initial contract, Northrop Grumman’s Undersea Systems business unit will deliver the airborne mine-hunting system to Kawasaki Heavy Industries for integration into Japan’s new Airborne Mine Countermeasures MCH-101 helicopter. “The combination of our... Read more

Hartford Hospital’s Life Star wins AAMS award

Hartford Hospital’s Life Star wins AAMS award

22-Nov-2011Source: Hartford Hospital

It’s the life-saving medical helicopter that has been saving lives since 1985, and its team just received a great honor. The LIFE STAR program, owned and operated by Hartford Hospital, has been selected as a recipient of the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Program of the Year for 2011. The Program of the Year... Read more

Air ambulance hit by industrial action

Air ambulance hit by industrial action

22-Nov-2011Source: ABC

The Health and Community Services Union’s Tim Jacobson says the $3.20 an hour members get on top of a base wage for helicopter shifts is not enough to recognise the extra training and work. (see full story)... Read more

Deadline quickly approaching for Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship

Deadline quickly approaching for Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship

22-Nov-2011Source: HFI

Helicopter Foundation International is pleased to be accepting applications for the Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship, a scholarship specifically geared to students currently in the process of obtaining their commercial license and enrolled an FAA approved Part 141 school or the international equivalent. Up to four winners will be selected from all of the qualified applicants... Read more

Elite Helicopters to offer pleasure flights for TT 2012

Elite Helicopters to offer pleasure flights for TT 2012

22-Nov-2011Source: Isle of Man.com

Fans of the TT Races will be able to get a different view of the track this year with the return of helicopter pleasure flights.  (see full story)... Read more

Sikorsky targets another 525, mostly white-collar, jobs

Sikorsky targets another 525, mostly white-collar, jobs

22-Nov-2011Source: Hartford Courant

Two months after setting into motion cuts of 3 percent of its global workforce, including 419 jobs in Connecticut, Sikorsky Aircraft said Monday it’s targeting another 3 percent, this time mostly salaried employees.  The company is offering a voluntary buyout package to 525 workers. (see full story)... Read more

Aero Sekur to present safety products at Heli-Expo 2012

Aero Sekur to present safety products at Heli-Expo 2012

22-Nov-2011Source: Aero Sekur

Aero Sekur Inc. will present a range of heli-safety and protection products at Heli-Expo 2012. The new addition to the Aero Sekur Group of companies will display complete system expertise for life-raft and flotation products. Specializing in integrated technology, Aero Sekur combines flotation bags and life-rafts with gas cylinders/inflation systems and housing for incorporation into... Read more

US Army procure a Bell 412, contract valued at $10.5M

US Army procure a Bell 412, contract valued at $10.5M

22-Nov-2011Source: US DoD

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, was awarded a $10,537,813 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of one standard commercially configured Bell 412 enhanced performance helicopter with optional equipment requirements and complementary pilot and maintainer training.  Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas; Quebec, Canada; and Piney Flats, Tenn., with an estimated... Read more

Lockheed Martin awarded $45M more for AH-64 sights

Lockheed Martin awarded $45M more for AH-64 sights

22-Nov-2011Source: US DoD

Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $45,819,571 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the logistical services in support of the AH-64 Apache Modernized and Legacy Target Acquisition Designation Sight Assembly and Pilot Night Vision Sensor Assembly System.  Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31,... Read more

CCAD returns third OH-58D to the fight

CCAD returns third OH-58D to the fight

22-Nov-2011Source: US Army

A needed OH-58D Kiowa Warrior was returned to the fight when Corpus Christi Army Depot Commander, Col. Christopher B. Carlile handed the newly repaired KW’s log books to 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade Commander, Col. John M. Morgan during a transfer ceremony held during the Luther Jones Professional Aviation Forum at the American Bank... Read more

Hawker Pacific to service Bell 429s from Bankstown

Hawker Pacific to service Bell 429s from Bankstown

21-Nov-2011Source: Australian Flying

Hawker Pacific has added the Bell 429 Helicopter to its Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility (CSF) at Bankstown Airport. (see full story)... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – November 2011

UK AAIB Bulletin – November 2011

21-Nov-2011Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- Agusta A109A II, N2NR at Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland on 23 October 2010 Robinson R22 Beta, G-JERS at Cumbernauld Airport on 15 July 2011 Robinson R44 II Raven, G-GDJF at Skegness, Lincolnshire on 31 May 2011... Read more

Transport Canada certifies the Eurocopter AS350B3e

Transport Canada certifies the Eurocopter AS350B3e

21-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada

Officially launched at Heli-Expo 2011, the AS350 B3e is designed to carry out demanding missions in the most extreme weather and geographical conditions. Its exceptional lift capability, high endurance, extended range and fast cruise speed make the AS350 B3e the leader in its class. “We look forward to enhancing our customers’ fleets, by offering the... Read more

Eurocopter sells EC120 and EC135 to new Chinese operator

Eurocopter sells EC120 and EC135 to new Chinese operator

21-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter successfully expands its footprint in China to the South Western region, with a landmark agreement signed with Xilin Fengteng for the sale of two helicopters – one EC120 B and one EC135 – for use in multiple general aviation missions. A signing ceremony was held on Sunday 20 November in Guanghan City between Sichuan... Read more

Finnish government to fund all air ambulances nationally

Finnish government to fund all air ambulances nationally

21-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Broadcaster MTV3 reported last week that the Finnish government will fund all air ambulance operations from 1st January 2012.  Currently hhalf of air ambulance flights are funded through the Slot Machine Association, a government-controlled monopoly, with charities funding the other half. Maria Guzenina-Richardson, the health and social services minister, told MTV3 that money for air... Read more

CHC sell two Eurocopter Super Pumas to Chilean military

CHC sell two Eurocopter Super Pumas to Chilean military

21-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Global operator CHC are understood to be selling at least two Eurocopter AS332L Super Pumas to the Chilean military.  The pair, both currently registered in the UK, are being worked on at their heavy maintenance base in Stavangar, Norway, according to industry sources.  They have been painted in a gloss grey scheme.  It is possible... Read more

City of Fontana to be first police R66 customer?

City of Fontana to be first police R66 customer?

21-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Californian city of Fontana is putting a budget request in this week for two police-role helicopters, a low-time Robinson R44 with just 140 airframe hours, and a new R66. Police Chief Rodney Jones is preparting to ask city council’s approval on Tuesday to use $500,000 in asset seizure funds to purchase the near-new R44... Read more

Gateway Canyons resorts adds first AS350B3 (of nine?)

Gateway Canyons resorts adds first AS350B3 (of nine?)

21-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

This week Gateway Canyons resort has added its first Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopter and is now offering rotary-wing tours of the Grand Canyon in addition to the fixed wing service it already operated. The company is operating from a hangar at Grand Junction Regional Airport and has operating test/demo tours of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation... Read more

FAI recognise human-powered helicopter’s 11.4-second flight

FAI recognise human-powered helicopter’s 11.4-second flight

21-Nov-2011Source: Clark School

The FAI has certified that the Clark School’s Gamera human-powered helicopter team set world records earlier this year for flight duration and flight duration with a female pilot. The FAI certified the 4.2-second flight of May 12, 2011, and the 11.4-second flight of July 13, 2011, which supersedes the first. Gamera was designed and built by a... Read more

Fort Worth hosts Sikorsky X2

Fort Worth hosts Sikorsky X2

21-Nov-2011Source: Star-Telegram

The Star-Telegram newspaper, a long-time careful follower of aviation news in Dallas and Forth Worth area, reported late late week that Sikorsky were displaying the X2 outside their office in Forth Worth.  (See full story)... Read more

JTRS Team demos new communications and tactical data sharing

JTRS Team demos new communications and tactical data sharing

21-Nov-2011Source: Lockheed Martin

A Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team recently demonstrated how software-defined radios can extend the Army’s tactical network by connecting disparate ground troops with the Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS). During a recent Army exercise, AMF JTRS demonstrated the system’s range and capability by successfully relaying a combination of voice, data... Read more

Profile – Bristow’s Southern North Sea base at Norwich

Profile – Bristow’s Southern North Sea base at Norwich

21-Nov-2011Source: EDP

Bristow has Southern North Sea contracts with Shell, Conoco Phillips and BP which see an average of 480 flights a month from Norwich in the peak period, dropping to about 300 in the quieter winter season. (see full story)... Read more

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