Great Slave Helicopters introduces BK117
Source: Eurocopter Canada, 03-May-13
Great Slave Helicopters (GSH) has taken delivery of a BK117 from the Eurocopter Canada Service Center after customization. The BK117 was originally purchased in Germany, with Eurocopter Canada performing various modifications to customize the aircraft. Great Slave Helicopters BK117 complements their existing fleet of twenty-four Eurocopter aircraft. Their extensive Eurocopter fleet consists of the following [...]
Yorkshire Air Ambulance paramedics help design revolutionary kit bags
Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, 03-May-13
Paramedics and doctors at Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) have helped design their own medical kit bags that are now being used to treat patients both on the ground and inflight. The medical teams have worked with manufacturers to produce the revolutionary pouch design bags already attracting interest from other helicopter emergency services. The new bags, [...]
Kiowa Warrior upgrades alter aircraft profile
Source: US Army, 02-May-13
The newly updated Kiowa Warrior aircraft, the OH-58F, made a ceremonial “first flight,” April 30, at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. With new cockpit and sensor modifications installed, the OH-58F represents the first major upgrade or modernization to the Kiowa Warrior in 20 years. The “cockpit and sensor upgrade program,” called CASUP, converts OH-58D Kiowa Warriors into [...]
Helijet Expands B.C. Central Coast Presence
Source: Helijet International, 02-May-13
Richmond-based Helijet International continues to firmly develop its presence in the Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii region of British Columbia’s North Coast. Helijet announced it has secured four-year air service agreements with two significant BC sport fishing lodges located in the Whale Channel and Caamano Sound regions of the Central Coast of British Columbia. Together, [...]
Ornge Sells Two Surplus AW139s
Source: Ornge, 02-May-13
Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, announced today two surplus AW139 helicopters have been sold. The selling price was $20 million USD for two aircraft, or $10 million per helicopter. “With the sale of these helicopters, Ornge has taken another important step in addressing legacy issues inherited from previous leadership,” said Dr. [...]
HST trains aboard USS Rushmore
Source: US Navy, 02-May-13
When Marines need essential gear, vehicles or equipment in the field, they need it quickly. The helicopter support team, a group of landing support specialists, is called to support this vital mission. During the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s deployment, Marines assigned to Transportation Support Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th MEU, practiced the planning and [...]
Brazil’s telecom agency approves Blue Sky Network
Source: Blue Sky Network, 02-May-13
Blue Sky Network, a principal supplier of satellite tracking and communication solutions for aviation, land and marine, today announced that its HawkEye 5300 has received Homologation Certification from Brazil’s national telecommunication agency, Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL). Blue Sky Network now further develops its international product presence with the authorization to sell its first land [...]
West Michigan’s Newest Crime Fighter
Source: FOX 17, 02-May-13
There’s a new buzz around West Michigan and you may have heard it flying above your home. Michigan State Police have a new helicopter. (See Full Story)
Ledcor Extends Summit Brand to Northern Aviation Companies
Source: Ledcor Group, 02-May-13
Ledcor Air Limited has received regulatory approvals to acquire the operations, business and assets of Trinity Helicopters Ltd. as a going concern. Moving forward, the operation will do business as Summit Helicopters. Regulatory approvals are also in place for a full merger of Arctic Sunwest Charters and Summit Air Charters, which will operate as one [...]
YES Communications to Represent Helinet Technologies and Shotover Camera Systems
Source: YES Communications, 02-May-13
YES Communications, Inc. (YES), a professional tradeshow, event and media management agency based in Dallas, Texas has announced that the company will represent both Helinet Technologies and Shotover Camera Systems as their exclusive agent. YES Communications will provide tradeshow logistics, event, and media planning for the two companies. Based in the Los Angeles area, Helinet [...]
STARS marks first anniversary in Saskatchewan
Source: STARS, 02-May-13
Today, STARS air ambulance acknowledges its one-year anniversary of providing helicopter air ambulance services in the province of Saskatchewan. Since beginning operations from its Regina base in April 2012, STARS has flown or rendered care to more than 300 patients in Saskatchewan. STARS currently operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week from bases [...]
Feds issue helmet safety guideline reminder
Source: HAI, 02-May-13
With the fire season approaching and interagency aviation operations gearing up, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) this week issued an accident prevention bulletin reminding helicopter flight crews to ensure their helmets meet interagency guidelines and, more importantly, offer adequate protection. The bulletin warns that some helmets may contain outdated [...]
Register Update – Switzerland – April 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 02-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 [...]
Regular sightseeing tours start in London
Source: The London Helicopter, 01-May-13
The UK’s first public helicopter service to sell individual seats online launches on 1st May when The London Helicopter introduces regular sightseeing flights from The Barclays London Heliport in Battersea. This innovative offering at www.thelondonhelicopter.com allows passengers to pre-book seats for helicopter sightseeing trips over the Capital taking off from London’s only commercially licensed Heliport. The new [...]
Royal Air Force VIP flight reduced to one AW109E
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-May-13
UK’s Royal Air Force has reduced its fleet of VVIP AgustaWestland 109E Powers from two to one from the end of March 2013, two years after taking another of the original three away. The remaining aircraft is expected to fly 500 hours a year The unexpected move of serial ZR323 back to the UK civil [...]
Lease Corporation International delivers first AW139 to Bond
Source: LCI, 01-May-13
Lease Corporation International’s (LCI) helicopter division took off this week with its first delivery of a new AW139 helicopter to Bond Offshore Helicopters (Bond) in Aberdeen, Scotland. The delivery follows the agreement of a long term lease between LCI and Bond’s parent company Avincis Group – a leading global provider of mission critical services. The [...]
HNZ accident-free in 2012 with over 65,000 flying hours
Source: HNZ, 01-May-13
After collating all the statistics from their operations world-wide, HNZ Global have been celebrating a completely accident free 2012. Flying more than 65,000 hours in mostly specialized ‘niche’ helicopter operations all around the world, the “clean slate” represents a remarkable effort, especially for such a large and diverse organization. “Operating in both the utility market [...]
Huntsville Hospital’s AS350 now carrying blood
Source: AL.com, 01-May-13
MedFlight, the hospital’s air ambulance, is the first helicopter in the state of Alabama to carry blood on every flight (see full report)
World Helicopter-Championship Competitors Win Prestigious Award
Source: RAF, 01-May-13
On 23 April 2013 Squadron Leader Craig Finch, Lieutenant Jim Fraser RN, Flight Lieutenant Mark Lazenby and Flying Officer Ryan Stowe from the Defence Helicopter Flying School, RAF Shawbury, attended the Royal Aero Club’s awards ceremony held at the RAF Club in London. This is a very prestigiousannual event during which the Club presents awards [...]
Pawan Hans to fly for Indian Institute of Technology
Source: Times of India, 01-May-13
Helicopter company Pawan Hans May soon be providing Helicopter Services to two IIT campuses (see full story)
UK – First test flight for EMS helipad on Isle of Wight
Source: Isle of Wight radio, 01-May-13
The first test flight for St Mary’s Hospital’s new helipad has taken place (see full story)
Astronics Max-Viz 1500 Approved For New and Retrofit Bell 429s
Source: Astronics, 01-May-13
Bell Helicopter has worked with Astronics Corporation to help integrate the Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system as an option for new Bell 429s as well as for retrofit installations. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) is a leader in providing advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries. Astronics’ Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system (EVS) permits pilots to [...]
Hy-Ridge Helicopters takes delivery of AS350B3e
Source: Eurocopter Canada, 01-May-13
Hy-Ridge Helicopters Ltd. has chosen its fourth A-Star aircraft, an AS350 B3e, to support a variety of utility and transport missions throughout Alberta and British Columbia that include; long-lining, sling operations, fire suppression, heli-torch operations, air ambulance services, seismic operations, mining exploration, heli-skiing as well as, private and corporate charter services. “The AS350 B3e’s incredible adaptability [...]
Metro Aviation Pilot Recognized for Safety
Source: Metro Aviation, 01-May-13
Metro Aviation conducted annual training for 34 lead pilots last week. Pilots gathered at the company’s new training facility at its Shreveport, Louisiana headquarters. During the culminating dinner, Metro recognized Joseph “Woody” Woodard, Lead Pilot for the First Flight program in Melbourne, Florida. Woodard was honored for his quick thinking and commendable actions during a [...]
AW169 production line to be established at Philadelphia
Source: AgustaWestland, 01-May-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a final assembly line for the new generation AW169 helicopter will be established at its AgustaWestland Philadelphia facility located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport in the United States of America. The first Philadelphia built AW169 helicopter will be inducted into the final assembly in May 2014 and [...]
Bell expands Maintainers & Operators Conferences offerings
Source: Bell, 01-May-13
Bell announced the debut of two Maintainers and Operators (M&O) conferences this week in China. The conferences, held in Beijing on April 23 and Shanghai on April 25, served as an opportunity for customers in the region to meet with Bell Helicopter customer support representatives and other industry experts. “As we continue to expand our [...]
Donaldson names new General Manager for Aerospace/Defense division
Source: Donaldson, 01-May-13
Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) is pleased to announce that Mark Rigby has been named General Manager of its Global Aerospace & Defense group, effective May 1st. The Global Aerospace & Defense group provides advanced filtration solutions to market segments that include military wheeled and tracked vehicles, rotorcraft, military fixed-wing aircraft, commercial aircraft, general aviation [...]
New UH-72A Lakota production head named
Source: American Eurocopter, 01-May-13
Mike Spears has joined American Eurocopter as Senior Director, Lakota Production and Retrofit at its Columbus, Miss. production facility that produces theUH-72A Lakota helicopter. Spears replaces Fred Gerard, Senior Director of LUH Production, who is taking a leadership position with Airbus in Mobile, Ala. In his new position Spears will lead American Eurocopter’s team in continuing its record [...]
Konner – the sleek new two-seat Italian helicopter
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Apr-13
The Aero show in Friedrichshafen last week saw the launch of the Konner K1 helicopter – a turbine two-seat aircraft from Italy built under the EASA CS-27 rules for small rotorcraft. Possibly the sleekest helicopter we have seen, the side view makes even the AgustaWestland AW109 look bloated. From the nose you do a double-take [...]
Portugal celebrates 50 years of the Alouette III
Source: Portuguese AF, 30-Apr-13
[Electronic translation] On April 20 was held in the premises of 552 Squadron”HORNETS”, based on the Air Base No. 11 , in Beja, the event commemorating the 50 years of operation of the helicopterALOUETTE III This event, which aimed to mark this milestone, brought together several generations of soldiers who worked and are working with the weapons system [...]
Upgraded US Navy MH-60S operational flight trainer re-enters service
Source: CAE, 30-Apr-13
CAE USA today announced that the United States Navy has declared an updated MH-60S “Sierra” operational flight trainer (OFT) as ready-for-training at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island near San Diego, California. This MH-60S OFT, originally manufactured by Lockheed Martin, was completely upgraded by CAE to add new technologies and ensure concurrency with other MH-60S [...]
Serco extend Sea King maintenance contract
Source: Serco, 30-Apr-13
Serco has been awarded a contract extension by AgustaWestland Ltd to assist them in maintaining the fleet of Sea King aircraft for the Ministry of Defence under their Integrated Operational Support Contract. The extension, which will run from April 2013 until December 2015, is worth over £7m for the two and a half year period [...]
Web Manuals Reader for iPad now available on App Store
Source: Web Manuals, 30-Apr-13
Web Manuals Sweden AB (www.webmanuals.aero), the leader in digitizing manuals for the aviation industry, is delighted to announce the launch of their Web Manuals Reader for iPad on App Store. Enabling control, compliance and agility for airline operators and maintenance organizations, the Web Manuals Reader provides staff with instant access to all relevant manuals, documents, [...]
Boeing awarded $36M Apache blade contract
Source: US DoD, 30-Apr-13
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $36,599,871 modification (No. 0013), to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (W58RGZ-10-G-0006), to procure composite main rotor blades and associated support equipment for the Apache Block III configuration. Fiscal 2012 procurement contract funds are being obligated on this award. The Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the [...]
Canada spent $700,000 to undo renovations for delayed helicopter
Source: Globe and Mail, 30-Apr-13
The Department of National Defence was forced to spend $700,000 last year to undo portions of a $4-million renovation project on one of its frigates to deal with the delays in the H-92 project (see full story)
Chico Airport to consider helipad
Source: ChicoER, 30-Apr-13
The Chico Airport Commission has a full agenda at its next meeting, including the matter of a private helipad, a new location for the Chico Air Museum, and developing a work plan. (See Full Story)
EASA approves Aspen Avionics in Robinson R44
Source: Aspen Avionics, 30-Apr-13
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, announced today the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for installation of Aspen Evolution H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs) into the Robinson R44 and R44 II model helicopters. Previously announced for N-registered aircraft, this expanded Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from [...]
Register Update – USA – week to 28 April 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Apr-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 [...]
Helitech International is 90% sold out
Source: Helitech, 30-Apr-13
With only five months left before the show begins, now is the time to book your stand. Since the launch of Helitech International, 44 new companies have booked their stand at the show including; Mecaer Aviation Group, Qbe Aviation, Northern Helicopters, Iridium, Aerosimulators, Spider Tracks & AeroOptical, to mention just a few. Why Exhibit? Demonstrate [...]
London’s Air Ambulance – new offices are rent-free
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Apr-13
It has come to our notice by scanning property websites that the new 4,000 sq.ft (371 m²) are rent-free, courtesy of landlords Land Securities. That fact was missed from the press release issued by London’s Air Ambulance, which merely said “the office move has been prompted by continuous growth”. Checking the report on the CoStar [...]
Cost-Effectiveness of Helicopter Transport of Trauma Victims Examined
Source: Science Daily, 29-Apr-13
Researchers at the Stanford University have for the first time determined how often EMS helicopters need to help save the lives of seriously injured people to be considered cost-effective compared with ground ambulances. (see full story). File photo
Jordanian Police sell three Bo105s
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Apr-13
The Jordanian Police have recently sold a batch of three Eurocopter Bo105s to Oceania Aviation in New Zealand after retiring them from active use four years ago – we assume they have been in storage in the interim period. Each has now been put on the local ZK- register, with Oceania working initially on ZK-HVA [...]
LOM Praha awarded with $1.3M contract for Mi-17 pilot training
Source: LOM Praha, 29-Apr-13
LOM PRAHA, Czech Republic, has been awarded with a contract valued at (maximum) $ 1,3M for Mi-17 flight training of Polish Air Force pilots from 33rd Air Transportation Base in Powidz. The agreement focuses mainly on mastering of advanced operations including flying under IFR conditions at night. This contract is a result of the successful cooperation [...]
MH-XX deadline this week – first steps in replacing Seahawk
Source: US Navy, 29-Apr-13
Wednesday 1st May is the first stage set by the US Navy – a Request For Information, well ahead of anything like a Request For Proposals. The project is being referred to as MH-XX – “Marine Helicopter” to support MH-60 Seahawk helicopter recapitalization decisions. The text below from Solicitation AIR41022ST provides further details:- This announcement constitutes [...]
Appeal made for Montreal R44 axe vandal
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Apr-13
Robinson specialist Rotorcorp has posted an online video to help the appeal to track down an axe-wielding vandal who seriously damaged a Robinson R44. The helicopter was parked outside overnight in Montreal Canada on Friday 19th April 2013, when someone. Damage to the tail boom and most windows is evident from the video, as well [...]
Uniflight appoints New Sales Representative for India
Source: Uniflight, 29-Apr-13
Uniflight, LLC (Grand Prairie, Texas) is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Sahil Aerospace to provide sales representation in India and select Middle Eastern/GCC Region accounts. Joe Hawke, Chairman and CEO of Uniflight said, “We have been exploring multiple opportunities to expand our presence in international and developing markets. We are very [...]
Bell showcases versatile aircraft at AeroExpo 2013
Source: Bell, 29-Apr-13
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), visited with many customers and enthusiasts last week in San Pedro Totoltepec, Mexico at the 10th annual AeroExpo held April 18 to April 20 at Toluca International Airport. Five Bell Helicopter aircraft were displayed at the event, including three corporate-configured Bell 407s, as well as a Bell [...]
Boston police want drones for 2014 marathon security
Source: The Washington Times, 29-Apr-13
Boston’s top cop wants drones hovering over next year’s marathon, but getting his hands on one may be easier said than done. More than 30 states, including Massachusetts, are rushing to restrict the use of drones by law enforcement, with some seeking to ban it in all but the most extreme circumstances. (See Full Story)
Why Erickson Air-Crane Could Double In 2013
Source: Seeking Alpha, 29-Apr-13
Analyst report which suggests that the share price of Erickson Air-Crane could double this year (See Full Story)
Air Evac celebrates year of service in Licking County
Source: Newark Advocate, 29-Apr-13
In its first year of service for Licking County, the helicopters of Air Evac Lifeteam 107 made more than 200 flights and were requested for service more than 460 times. (See Full Story)
All Weather, Inc. launches new website
Source: All Weather, Inc., 29-Apr-13
All Weather, Inc. (AWI), a leading manufacturer of weather information systems, meteorological sensors, and integrated display systems, is proud to announce the launch of their new website, www.allweatherinc.com. Using the latest technologies, All Weather, Inc. has provided its customers with a site that is user-friendly and operates smoothly on all modern browsers and mobile devices. [...]
Helibras selects Safran Engineering Services as system integrator
Source: Safran Engineering Services, 29-Apr-13
Brazilian helicopter manufacturer Helibras, a subsidiary of Eurocopter, has selected Safran Engineering Services as the design authority to supply the installation design and full integration of multiple avionics communication and navigation systems, including a sophisticated new Glass Cockpit System from Sagem (Safran), as well as the integration of the auto-pilot system, for the modernization of [...]
KAI working on naval version of Surion
Source: KAI, 29-Apr-13
KAI, or Korea Aerospace Industries, Inc. develops the amphibious task helicopter for the Korea’s Marine Corps will run. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration(DAPA) announced on the 17th that it held its 66th defense project promotion committee and selected KAI as a priority negotiator for the development of the amphibious task helicopter system. The project, totaling [...]
West Midlands Police helicopter catches more than 500 suspects in a year
Source: Birmingham Mail, 29-Apr-13
West Midlands Police’s eye-in-the sky helicopter helped cops snare more than 500 suspects last year. The aircraft spent 1,175 hours in the sky and was also responsible for finding 27 people who had been reported missing. (See Full Story)
HAI to hold Anchorage Helicopter Pilot Workshop this week
Source: HAI, 29-Apr-13
On Thursday, May 2, 2013, join HAI, the FAASTeam, and a diverse panel of industry experts as they discuss regional issues affecting helicopter pilots, accident trends, personal risk assessment, safety initiatives, and more. There will be a free lunch for all attendees; you can obtain the latest safety materials, earn WINGS credit, and network with [...]
AAG Offers Special Charter Rates to Avoid NYC Airport Delays
Source: AAG, 29-Apr-13
East Coast’s largest and most experienced executive Sikorsky S-76® helicopter services provider, announced today a limited time special charter pricing program for companies’ Flight Departments and business aircraft owners wishing to use outlying airports to avoid the Metro New York region during the current delays induced by staffing shortages. “With the recent extensive delays that [...]
Aviation Australia honoured by RACQ Careflight
Source: Aviation Australia, 28-Apr-13
On Thursday 18 April 2013, Investors and Supporters of RACQ CareFlight’s rescue service were honoured with a cocktail function to recognise their contributions and support throughout the year. The evening included a host of special guests ranging from Corporate Sponsors to Individual Donors, without whose support the provision of 24/7 emergency response helicopter rescue service [...]
Turbomeca makes first runs of “Clean Sky” TECH800 engine
Source: Turbomeca, 26-Apr-13
The official celebration of the first rotation of TECH800 turboshaft demonstrator took place on Friday 26 April, in Pau (France), in the presence of Siim Kallas, Commissioner for Transport and Vice-President of the European Commission, Eric Dautriat, Executive Director of Clean Sky, Jean-Paul Herteman, Chairman and CEO of Safran and Olivier Andries, Chairman and CEO [...]
Zip Aviation Welcomes Back a Member of its fleet
Source: Zip Aviation, 26-Apr-13
Zip Aviation re-entered their Bell Jet Ranger 206B into service at their Downtown Manhattan (New York City) Heliport. The Bell Jet Ranger 206B, or known as 99ZA, has received many new upgrades just in time for the summer season. 99ZA’s Turbine engine was overhauled by Aeromaritime, making it like new. The ship was then sent [...]
Bond signs 10 year S92 contract with EnQuest
Source: Bond, 26-Apr-13
Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd (Bond), one of the UK’s leading providers of energy support services, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a new contract with EnQuest PLC, the largest UK independent oil producer in the UK North Sea. The contract is for up to ten years and it will provide crew change [...]
UK – AgustaWestland to contribute to new Scilly Isles link?
Source: This Is Cornwall, 26-Apr-13
Helicopters could return to the skies of west Cornwall by next summer after an international company backed plans for a new transport link. (See Full Story)
Bristow Group Announces FY 2013 Q4 and Year-End Earnings
Source: Bristow Group Inc, 26-Apr-13
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal year 2013 fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2013, after the market closes on Wednesday, May 22. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, [...]
Colorado National Guard to open new $39M training facility
Source: Colorado National Guard, 26-Apr-13
The Colorado Army National Guard will cut the ribbon at a new state-of-the-art aviation training facility at the Eagle County Airport near Gypsum, Colo., April 26 at 10:30 a.m. The $39 million facility will be the new home of the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site. The project provided an immense economic benefit to [...]
Eurocopter delivers 250th UH-72A Lakota to US Army
Source: EADS North America, 26-Apr-13
The U.S. Army has fielded the 250th UH-72A Lakota helicopter delivered to Army and National Guard units by EADS North America since 2006. Every Lakota — including an additional five produced for the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School — has been delivered on time and on budget, by an American workforce that is more than [...]
Saudi to set up independent air crash investigation team
Source: Arabian Aerospace, 26-Apr-13
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) is to set up an independent body to investigate air accidents. (See Full Story)
First VVIP AW101 delivered to Turkmenistan
Source: AgustaWestland, 26-Apr-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the delivery of the first AW101 VVIP helicopter to Turkmenistan Airlines. The contract for two AW101 VVIP helicopters was signed at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show. Assembly of the aircraft took place at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility in South West England. AgustaWestland has also provided pilot and [...]
Bristow Helicopters to recruit ten ab initio pilots in 2013
Source: Pilot Career News, 26-Apr-13
Bristow Helicopters has opened up recruitment for a raft of opportunities including engineering apprenticeships, cadet pilot training and business graduates following a successful year.(See Full Story)
Eurocopter reveals optionally-piloted EC145
Source: Eurocopter, 26-Apr-13
Eurocopter’s ability to integrate unmanned flight capabilities into its helicopter family has been validated by an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) demonstration program, which used an EC145 to fly routes that included deployment of an external sling load and a representative observation mission. Conducted at the French Air Force base in Istres, France, this program was [...]
HAI Hosts Int’l Working Group on Heliport Design
Source: HAI, 26-Apr-13
Government and industry representatives from Europe, Australia, and North and South America are gathered at HAI headquarters this week, working on the latest revisions to worldwide standards and recommended practices for heliport design. Formed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Heliport Design Working Group (HDWG) is considering a range of proposed amendments to [...]
Erickson Air-Crane announces price of 8.25% Notes due 2020
Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 26-Apr-13
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (Nasdaq: EAC) today announced the pricing of its $400.0 million aggregate principal amount offering of 8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2020 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be Erickson’s second priority senior secured obligations and will be guaranteed by certain of Erickson’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries. The Notes will be [...]
Bell awarded $14M rotor blade contract
Source: US DoD, 26-Apr-13
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a maximum $14,361,600 contract for main rotor blades. The award is a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract. Location of performance is Texas, with a Dec. 31, 2015 performance completion date. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 through fiscal 2015 Navy funds. Defense [...]
Metro Aviation delivers AS350 to EagleMed
Source: Metro Aviation, 25-Apr-13
Metro Aviation recently delivered a new Eurocopter AS350 to EagleMed as the result of a base expansion in Cody, Wyoming. The aircraft was completed at Metro’s headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana. The AS350 is equipped with Metro’s EMS kit that includes the transfill oxygen system with two outlets, medical inverter system, flip up seats, and LEMS [...]
Prototype Engineering awarded $10M Black Hawk overhaul work
Source: US DoD, 25-Apr-13
Prototype Engineering Inc., Gardena, Calif., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $10,736,912 for the overhaul services in support of the UH-60 Black Hawk. Work location and type of appropriation will be determined with each order. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received. The Army Contracting Command, Redstone [...]
Eurocopter UK reinforces its British private/VIP market leadership
Source: Eurocopter, 25-Apr-13
With a series of deliveries, Eurocopter has further extended its lead in Britain’s private/VIP market and once more confirmed the company’s role as Britain’s civil helicopter hub. Two of the rotorcraft are the AS350 B3e evolved members of Eurocopter’s Ecureuil family, while the third is an EC120 B. [Editor note - Eurocopter has already issued [...]
Former Ornge directors say they didn’t know about CEO’s extra fees
Source: CTV News, 25-Apr-13
Several former directors of Ornge say they were kept in the dark about extra fees ousted CEO Chris Mazza collected on top of his high salary from Ontario’s troubled air ambulance service. (See full story)
