16-Oct-2011Source: US Dept of Interior
DOI aviation safety and aircraft mishap prevention is based on the philosophy that all aircraft mishaps can be prevented and that mishap prevention is an inherent function of any position. Zero aircraft accidents is every professional’s goal regardless of any barriers. Improved aviation safety reduces cost, saves lives, and drives efficiencies across all of our... Read more
16-Oct-2011Source: IHST
Aviation experts from the U.S. Navy and the Federal Aviation Administration will be highlighted speakers at the fifth annual International Helicopter Safety Symposium taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 8-9. The theme of the symposium will be Human Factors: our Collective Challenge – Our Individual Responsibility. The event is a gathering of helicopter... Read more
16-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Helicopters will be able to bring sick patients to the new Children’s Memorial Hospital in Streeterville after the Illinois Department of Transportation approved the heliport Friday. Children’s Memorial said on average, 73 children are brought to its current Lincoln Park location by helicopter every year. William P Johnson – HeliHub.com US correspondent... Read more
16-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Shipleys, auditors have filed documents with Companies House – the government department looking after company administration – resigning as auditors to each company in the UK’s Longmint Group. Some of the companies in this group are already in liquidation, but others, such as Fast Helicopters, are still trading. The simply worded letter states “Pursuant to... Read more
15-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter, the nation’s leading provider of helicopters for the U.S. emergency medical services industry, today announced that it will be showcasing two of its industry-leading helicopters at the 2011 Air Medical Transport Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. The helicopters, a MedFlight of Ohio EC130 and an EC145 from Geisinger Life Flight, will be prominently... Read more
15-Oct-2011Source: Air Methods
Air Methods is excited to announce we are combining the powerhouses of our Products Division with United Rotorcraft Solutions to form our new unified brand – United Rotorcraft. Our new brand is a united front of expertise, precision, and dedication to enhancing the completion and service support of aircraft completions, refurbishments, painting services and accessory... Read more
15-Oct-2011Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they will host an afternoon mixer from 4:30-6 p.m., Tuesday, October 18 at the convention hall in room 267, and present the night vision awards in St Louis, Missouri at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). Drinks and light appetizers will be served. “The AMTC annual conference provides us... Read more
15-Oct-2011Source: ASU
In an effort to assist and educate operators about changes in inspections, installations, aircraft conformity, and requirements with modifications, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) will offer a NVIS Aircraft Conformity Courses at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in St. Louis. ASU Quality Assurance Manager and Chief Inspector Kip McDermott will present the course. The course... Read more
15-Oct-2011Source: Sagem Avionics
Sagem Avionics (Safran group) today announced that PHI, Inc. has selected it’s AGS for their fleet of helicopters. The AGS is a comprehensive flight operations monitoring system for Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) applications, processing and analyzing all available data from aircraft recorders and producing user-configurable, customized reports. The Sagem Avionics AGS will replace the existing PHI system and offers the... Read more
15-Oct-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today commissioned a combined heat and power cogeneration facility that produces enough power to supply 84 percent of the company’s 2-million-square-foot Stratford, Conn., facility’s needs.  That output equates to the annual energy use of approximately 1,100 area homes.  Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The new system also will... Read more
15-Oct-2011Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International is looking forward to hosting its inaugural Annual Fundraising Silent Auction at HELI-EXPO 2012. We appreciate the support we have received so far from our friends in the industry and welcome the involvement of any individual or organization who wishes to take part by making a donation to help support HFI’s outreach... Read more
15-Oct-2011Source: US DoD
An insurgent-fired rocket-propelled grenade was the primary cause of an Aug. 6 CH-47 helicopter crash in Afghanistan that killed 38 U.S. and Afghan forces, a U.S. Central Command investigation confirmed. Centcom officials released the results of the investigation yesterday. The investigation confirmed that the RPG, fired by a Taliban fighter, struck the helicopter’s aft rotor... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: Belfort Instrument
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the George L Mee Memorial Hospital (09CA), King City, California. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dewpoint and altimeter setting, visibility, and cloud height information... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: Unitech
Unitech Composites and Structures, Inc. (Unitech), an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, has been awarded a contract to design and produce a next generation lightweight, composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV) for the US Army Portable Helicopter Oxygen Delivery System (PHODS). “Unitech is honored to work with the Army on this new and improved composite overwrapped pressure... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: Stuff
One of the largest helicopter training schools in the United States is eyeing locations in New Zealand as it looks to expand overseas. The business development manager for the Hawaii-based company said New Zealand was one of several overseas locations the company was investigating. (full story)... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The current Chairman and Managing Director of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd, Mr R.K. Tyagi has been appointed as the next Chairman of the Bangalore headquartered Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (“HAL”). The Public Enterprises Selection Board recommended Mr Tyagi name as Chairman pf HAL after interviewing three other persons. The other contenders for the post were Mr... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- MD 900 Explorer, G-SASH at Leeds-Bradford on 11th June 2011 Eurocopter EC225 LP Super Puma, G-REDU on North Sea rig on 18th February 2009... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation on its Scheme of Charges for 2012/13. The CAA said it welcomed all comments on its proposed charges for the new financial year, which are due to take effect on 1 April 2012. The consultation will close on 21 December 2011. The CAA said it... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: PHI
PHI, Inc. has announced the appointment of Didier Keller to serve as a director on the Board of Directors of PHI, Inc. effective October 12, 2011. Mr. Keller will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Mr. Keller served as Chief Executive of SBM Offshore N.V., a Dutch public company... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker will host the 12th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 6-7, 2011 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft buyer, owner or... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: AAR
AAR Corp announced today that it has amended its senior, unsecured credit agreement. The amendment increases the initial limit under the facility from $400 million to $580 million, and can be increased to $680 million under certain circumstances.  All pricing terms under the agreement were left unchanged and certain covenants under the facility were modified to provide the Company greater... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: US Army
It looked like a scene out of a science fiction movie on post Wednesday morning as a group of 101st Combat Aviation Brigade noncommissioned officers trained on a new simulator for the first time. The Non-rated Crew Member Manned Module, or NCM3, came to post last week to be used for the first time beyond... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: Halo Flight
HALO-Flight, Inc., the only air ambulance serving the sixteen counties surrounding Corpus Christi, is expanding its fleet of emergency service vehicles. A third Bell 407 helicopter is expected to be delivered in early 2012. With this addition, HALO-Flight’s fleet will include three rotor-wing aircraft and one Specialty Care Transport ground ambulance. “HALO-Flight is focused on... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: Dart
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announces that DART Aerospace Ltd. (DAS) have received FAA approval of the following New Maintenance Kits for the AgustaWestland AW139 / AB139 Cargo Door Fwd Opening, Maintenance Step, Floor Protector Kit and Engine Wash Kit. Transport Canada and EASA approvals are pending. Cargo Door Fwd Opening Kit The... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Oil giant BP has announced that they will proceed with a new £4.5 Billion oil project west of the Shetland Islands off the north east Scottish coast of the uK. The BP-operated scheme is an extension of the existing Clair oil field, and will also include investment by fellow oil firms Shell, ConocoPhillips and Chevron.... Read more
14-Oct-2011Source: US DoD
Robertson Fuel Systems, L.L.C., Tempe, Ariz., is being awarded a $16,754,932 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-08-D-0009) for the procurement of 24 mission auxiliary fuel tank systems and related hardware for the V-22 aircraft. Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz., and is expected to be completed in December 2012. Contract... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: PLoS ONE
Doctors may be sending too many patients by helicopter, an expensive choice that may not impact patient outcome When a patient needs to travel between hospitals and time is of the essence, helicopter transport is generally assumed to be faster and more desirable than taking a ground ambulance, but a paper published today in the... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker announces the release of their 2011/2012 Aircraft Performance Comparator with the most comprehensive aircraft comparison data available to the industry. Part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is a must-have tool for anyone that is acquiring a Business Jet, Turboprop,... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: Brownsville Herald
The new McAllen base will be one of Air Evac Lifeteam’s 104 bases in the country and the 21st base in Texas, the company said in a statement. –... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its TALON LC cargo hook suspension system has been approved under Eurocopter’s type certificate for the EC145 aircraft. In addition to containing all the latest safety enhancements—including a TALON LC Keeperless cargo hook with a “load-on-hook” indicator, a protective bumper... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviaiton are pleased to announce that we will be launching our one-day turbine technical course on Saturday 22nd October 2011. The course will be conducted by Darren Hopper, a senior engineer with a leading maintenance company in the UK, and many years of experience in maintaining turbine engines. The course will focus on the... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: US Army
An “all-pro” medical evacuation crew from the 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment received Air Medals for conducting two urgent air evacuations on a single day during “red weather” conditions that had grounded aircraft across Iraq. The Air Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Army Lt. Gen. Frank... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: Economic Times
Demand for non-schedule, private helicopter services on the rise – see full story... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss helicopter operator HeliSwiss has acquired a Bell 206B JetRanger 3 from Germany to replace the helicopter they lost in an accident in April (see details). Rhe Bell arrived at HeliSwiss’ base at Bern on Monday of this week still carrying its German registration D-HGMS and will in the next few days be registered locally... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: Aircell
Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation, announces that its Aircell Axxess® communications system and Data Interface Unit (DIU) have received approval in SITA’s Validation, Assessment & Qualification (VAQ) program. As FANS over Iridium (FOI) technology continues to emerge, this qualification is a critical milestone because it validates that Aircell’s satcom equipment... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, recently was presented with the Bill Olson Award of Excellence during the 2011 Cargo Helicopters Users Conference in Huntsville, Alabama. “Summit Aviation’s support to units in the field has been exemplary,†said Project Manager for Cargo Helicopters Col. Robert L. Marion. “Summit’s efficiency in removing, packaging and shipping parts... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: HAI
On Sat., Oct. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Annette Duplinsky, HAI’s Director of Membership, will be representing HAI at the American Helicopters Annual Open House in Manassas, Va. The Open House will include aircraft displays, discounted helicopter and airplane training/block time packages, food, and give-aways. Come along and meet Annette and learn about the... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: HAI
Registration for HELI-EXPO 2012 education courses is now open. HAI is offering 26 professional development courses designed specifically for helicopter professionals. These courses will be presented prior to, during, and following HELI-EXPO 2012. Each course targets issues of concern to helicopter operators, pilots, and aviation maintenance professionals, providing current and comprehensive information essential to success... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland North America and the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation honored Dr. Michael Sossong and Decision Sciences International Corp. with a $25,000 homeland security award at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol building. Dr. Sossong’s new threat detection technology locates shielded special nuclear materials at commercial ports, without interrupting the normal flow of commerce. In seconds,... Read more
13-Oct-2011Source: HMC
Hamad Medical Corporation’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rolled out the first phase of its night operations on October 1, enabling it to be ready to respond to emergencies in the outlying parts of Qatar from 6am until midnight. “When we started four years ago, we only operated during the daylight hours of 6am to 6pm.... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. Nominations are still being accepted for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The Bell Helicopter Lifetime Achievement Award salutes excellence in management and... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: AAR
AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that its Board of Directors at its regularly scheduled meeting declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share to its stockholders.  The dividend will be paid on November 4, 2011, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 24, 2011.  Future cash dividends will be subject to Board of... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Eurocopter
Colombian operator Helistar has signed a contract with Eurocopter de México, subsidiary of Eurocopter Group, to purchase three EC145s. With these three new helicopters, the fleet of Colombia’s largest helicopter company will expand to include seven EC145s. The first two additional aircraft will be delivered in 2012, followed by the third in 2013. Helistar currently... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation , the largest air medical transportation company in the world, announced today that it has entered into a preferred provider agreement (PPA) with Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation (CHS) to provide air medical transport services to CHS-affiliated hospitals. Operations are expected to start in the fourth quarter 2011. As part of... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Microturbo
At the NBAA Convention, Microturbo (Safran group) announced that the e-APU60, a new-concept auxiliary power unit specifically designed to meet the demands of new-generation more electric aircraft, was delivered this summer to its first client, AgustaWestland, for installation on their new generation AW149 and AW189 helicopters. The first e-APU60, configured for flight testing, was installed according to... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Raytheon
Raytheon is showcasing new situational awareness technology, which can be added to existing helicopters, allowing aging instruments to be upgraded quickly and economically. The company’s Center Pedestal Display for the helicopter enables effective use of battlefield information giving today’s warfighter the ability to control and display information from both on-board and off-board sensors. This information... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Raytheon
Raytheon Company’s (NYSE: RTN) Common Infrared Counter Measures solution for U.S. Army helicopters is also ideal for protecting unmanned aircraft systems. At 15 pounds less than the Army’s requirement, Raytheon’s CIRCM system is lightweight enough for large UAS platforms. “These unmanned aircraft are widely deployed in today’s battlespace, and they are highly vulnerable to missile... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: HAI
On Oct. 6, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose attended an aviation career seminar at the Prescott, Ariz. campus of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Two years ago, the University added Bachelor and Masters degree programs that focus on helicopter operations. Stan Rose was pleased to be able to offer the students a view of HAI... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $12,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of spares and ground support equipment provisions in support of the 15 UH-60M helicopters for the Swedish Armed Forces. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2012. One bid... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: USPTO
The trademark HELITAWS (Reg. No. 4035687) was issued on Oct. 4 by the USPTO. Owner: Sandel Avionics, Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 2401 Dogwood Way Vista CALIFORNIA 92081. The trademark application serial number 77934578 was filed on Feb. 12, 2010 and was registered on Oct. 4. Goods and Services: Terrain depiction display and alert system for aircraft,... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of night vision solutions to aviation organizations worldwide, announced it will participate in the upcoming event “Laser Illumination of Aircraft: a Growing Threat†to help raise awareness of this growing issue in aviation and to showcase solutions that can help mitigate the risks associated with voluntary and involuntary laser... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: US Marine Corps
Maneuvering beneath the line of artillery and mortar rounds, supporting ground units making their way to the landing zone, and tracking the location of the AV-8B Harrier jets flying just overhead is a lot to do at one time. This is what Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, the “Iron Horse,” is doing at the Enhanced... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Life Link III
Life Link III today announced that Edward R. Eroe has been named President and CEO, effective immediately. Life Link III conducted a national search to fill the President and CEO position. “We are pleased to welcome Ed and look forward to tapping his vast air medical knowledge,†said John Doherty, Board Chairman. “As we continue... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Elbit Systems
A broad spectrum of Elbit Systems innovative solutions designed for the changing requirements of the defense industry will be on display at the upcoming Korea Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2011, Israeli Pavilion, booth C-14. The exhibition, which will take place at the Seoul Airport from October 18-23, will showcase an array of next generation avionic... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) (“ESLT”) announced today that its subsidiary in the U.S., Elbit Systems of America, LLC. (“Elbit Systems of America”), has been awarded a five-year, $23 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) National Maintenance Contract by the US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), for depot level repair services on Elbit Systems of... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: EADS
EADS North America CEO Sean O’Keefe today applauded the Army’s call for a flight demonstration of potential offerings to replace the aging Kiowa Warrior armed helicopters: “Our Armed Aerial Scout 72X (AAS-72X) is just the kind of program envisioned by the Congress when it enacted the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009. The AAS-72X... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $19 million follow-on production contract for the VNsight low-light-level TV capability for Apache attack helicopters. The VNsight visible/near infrared sensor provides Apache pilots with significant tactical advantages, particularly in low-light-level conditions.  VNsight is integrated into the Modernized PNVS, the pilotage system of the combat-proven Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced that it signed an agreement with Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP®) to collaborate on an advanced technical documentation distribution solution supporting operators of Sikorsky civil helicopters worldwide. SAS is the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The technical documentation distribution... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) today announced that its OH 58 Kiowa Warrior has successfully demonstrated several ground breaking capabilities that will enable interoperability among multiple aviation platforms, such as manned and unmanned vehicles. The exercise was conducted at the Manned Unmanned System Integration Capability (MUSIC) demonstration, sponsored by the U.S. Army... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) announced today the appointment of Michael “Willy†D. Andersen as Vice President and Program Director for of the V-22 Osprey and deputy director of the Bell-Boeing Program office. In this dual role, Andersen will report directly to Mitch Snyder, executive vice president of military programs at Bell... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: Concorde Battery
Concorde has received STC and PMA approvals for ATR 42/72 Series, Boeing 737-600, -700, -800, -900 Series, Bombardier DHC-8-100, -200, -300, -400 Series, Embraer EMB-500 (Phenom 100), MD Helicopters MD-900, and FAA-PMA approval for Learjet 40/45 emergency battery. Concorde is pleased to offer a “Premium Option†of batteries that have passed rigorous TSO C-173 testing... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) in Mexico for two Level D simulators and three Level 7 qualified flight training devices. FlightSafety has now received approval for 274 of its simulators and flight training devices from the DGAC in Mexico. “The approval... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Schenk Air has sold both of its AW109E Powers to Italian operator Elilombardia, leaving it with just one JetRanger. Elilombardia is operating both of them on Austrian registrations in Italy on air ambulance contracts. OE-XSA is operating on behalf of HEMS 118 Regione Campania and noted recently at Napoli Hospital OE-XSC is operating on behalf... Read more
11-Oct-2011
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has announced the addition of the Total Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet to its fleet of Sikorsky S-76®executive helicopters. The jet service provides AAG customers additional options to meet their travel needs, while expanding the company’s service area. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that Gary Kelley, its vice president of marketing, is retiring from the company at the end of the year. Kelley joined Garmin in 1992 as director of marketing, during which time he oversaw the development of Garmin’s... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: Selex Galileo
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, recently completed the first tranche of US flight trials of its VigilX Airborne Enhanced Situational Awareness System. The system, which enables pilots to see in zero light conditions, was flown in a series of sorties on a US DoD trials helicopter and demonstrated its potential to provide an innovative capability... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: Kaman
The Kaman Unmanned K-MAX cargo helicopter has received the Platinum Innovation Prize from the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership, Inc. The Unmanned K-MAX is an innovative helicopter that combines unique lift efficiency with the flexibility of programmable unmanned flight to handle a wide variety of military and civil missions. “Even in an uncertain economy, Kaman... Read more
11-Oct-2011Source: Fiberforge
Fiberforge, a leader in the thermoplastic advanced composites industry, today announced the addition of Njord A. Rota as Program Manager for its CH-53K Program, which is one of the company’s most significant aerospace projects. Rota joins Fiberforge from Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he was the Chief Test Pilot and served as the Test Director for... Read more
10-Oct-2011Source: EADS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2011 — In anticipation of a competitive flight demonstration, EADS North America’s Armed Aerial Scout 72X (AAS-72X) is on display at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) convention this week in Washington, DC. The AAS-72X, an armed derivative of the Army’s UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter manufactured by the company’s American... Read more
10-Oct-2011
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority will get a state-of-the-art $4 million aerial command and control helicopter with the latest technology to battle the upcoming fire season. Heliwest are the chosen supplier with a Bo105. (Full story)... Read more
10-Oct-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a full scale mock-up of the  all new AW169 twin engine light intermediate helicopter is being exhibited in London this week (10th to 14th October), in front of the UK Department for Business, Innovation & Skills headquarters in Victoria Street. The 4.5 ton AW169, launched in... Read more
10-Oct-2011Source: AAG
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) announced today it is accepting deposits for the Sikorsky S-76Dâ„¢ helicopter in Sikorsky Shares, the Sikorsky fractional ownership program. The S-76D helicopter is a highly advanced and much anticipated new model for executive transport and other missions. AAG is a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., which is part of United Technologies... Read more
10-Oct-2011Source: LifePort
AUSA, Wash., D.C., Maryland – LifePort, Inc. announced today it has been awarded a commercial Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to equip the Bell 407 helicopter with lightweight Ballistic Protection System (BPS). This is LifePort’s first STC approval for a BPS in a civil utility helicopter. LifePort is a Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) company – the... Read more
10-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Turkish police have detained 16 people, including 13 military officers (11 active, 2 retired from duty), as part of an investigation into a helicopter crash that killed a politician. President Abdullah Gul has voiced suspicion about the circumstances of the crash after two components, including the flight recorder went missing following the March 2009 accident... Read more
10-Oct-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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification following its certification by Transport Canada earlier this year. Since the Bell 407GX was introduced in February at the 2011 HELI-EXPO annual convention in Orlando,... Read more
