21-Jul-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro this week joined the leaders of six major aviation associations in calling for members of Congress to discard a legislative proposal that would impose a $25 “departure fee†on both airlines and general aviation. This, in combination with the reported change to the depreciation schedule for aircraft, would cause undue burden... Read more
21-Jul-2011Source: Helitech
Offshore wind farms are expected to make a significant contribution to European electricity demand over the next 40 years, according to a report being published this month by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). While onshore wind farms currently represent 96.5% of total installed wind energy capacity, the offshore wind sector is growing fast and... Read more
21-Jul-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today, its Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) has launched a new Tactical Flight Officer course. Designed as a two-part training program including an on-line academic session and resident hands-on training, the Bell Helicopter Tactical Flight Officer course presents officers with the practical skills and active engagement... Read more
21-Jul-2011Source: BBC
A gamekeeper from Wiltshire has been found guilty of endangering an aircraft after he drove his Land Rover straight at a low-flying army helicopter. (Full story) – see also HeliHub.com page for this accident... Read more
21-Jul-2011Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation, the largest air medical transportation company in the world, provided an update on second quarter 2011 preliminary results, as well as a status update on pending acquisition of OF Air Holdings and its subsidiaries (together, Omniflight). Based on preliminary 2011 second quarter results, total community-based patient transports were 10,319. Patients transported for... Read more
21-Jul-2011Source: Aero Maintenance
Aero Maintenance Ltd of Walton Wood in Yorkshire have successfully carried out the first ever UK full 12-year overhaul of an EC 120, they’ve also given it an outstanding new interior and re-spray too! Previously, the 12-year inspection was to be carried out by Eurocopter only, but an amendment to the MSM (Master Servicing Manual)... Read more
21-Jul-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power, Grand, Grand New (E/S/SP) helicopters. This new IBF prevents engine damage in adverse and ramp environments alike. AW109... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter today delivered the 1,000th EC135 to its new owner. Fifteen years after the first of these helicopters rolled off the production line at the Eurocopter plant in Donauwörth, the group’s President and CEO Lutz Bertling handed the keys of the new aircraft on this landmark occasion to Peter Meyer, the President of ADAC, Germany’s... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Beaumont Enterprise
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office flies on an annual budget of just $100,000 – which pays for parts, fuel and licensing pilots; it does not include salaries. Full article... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: South Bend Tribune
WSBT’s cameras took an exclusive ride with MedFlight, one of the area’s only medical helicopters – see full story. Memorial MedFlight utilizes an EC 135P2 helicopter and is based at the South Bend Regional Airport, operated for them by Omniflight. The particular helicopter is registered N3842, and is serial number 0428... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Citizen's Voice
Geisinger’s Life Flight program is celebrating two milestones this month – the 30th anniversary of the program’s inception and 10 years of having one of its helicopters based at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca (full story)... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is looking ahead to the late summer when its current contracts for both pilotage and maintenance expire. Both aspects are currently provided by Medical Aviation Services, but YAA has decided to “do its own thing” and will employ their own Chief Pilot and are working towards their own Air Operators Certificate. Further... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Rail.co
Network Rail runs the railway infrastructure across the UK, and employs two AS355s on contract from PDG Helicopters. See this article for a profile of this operation... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Connect Amarillo
The union representing the 100+ employees whose jobs Bell wants to move to Amarillo has already taken steps to try and block the company’s action. (full story)... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: KHOU
After the Mayor of Houston cut their fuel budget by 75%, the Police’s aviation unit has cut their daily flying hours from 20 to 3. Full story... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to announce the delivery of the eighth Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modified AS350 to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “We are very pleased to be working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on this project” stated General Manager Dennis Trout. “We are performing the night vision cockpit modification... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
At the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s 41st Annual Conference and Exposition taking place in New Orleans this week, Night Flight Concepts will showcase their innovative online NVG parts ordering tool and RMA procedures that will help customer streamline maintenance and repair, reduce time and cost and operational downtime. “We are very pleased to showcase our... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Helinet Technologies
Helinet Technologies, an international provider of aviation technology solutions to the law enforcement, government and military markets, has announced its selection by the City of Ontario, California to deploy an integrated microwave downlink solution for the Ontario Police and Fire Departments. The multi-ship system enables real-time transmission of HD and SD images to both fixed... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Precision Aviation Group
Atlanta, Ga.-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), the exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces the promotion of Ketan Desai to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Desai joined PAG subsidiary Precision Accessories & Instruments (PAI) in 2005, and was previously the Director of Sales & Marketing for PAG. “Ketan’s dedication to supporting... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s (ALEA) annual Conference in New Orleans, LA, from July 20-22. Markus Schmitz, President and General Manager, commented: “ALEA’s Annual Conference keeps us in touch with the airborne law enforcement community and other ALEA members. Communication with our customers... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: Wales Air Ambulance
Helicopter charity Wales Air Ambulance is expanding its Welshpool-based operation from a five-day service to seven days a week, from 19thJuly. The lifesaving service, currently celebrating its tenth anniversary, is increasing its air cover for Mid Wales to 365 days a year following an ongoing fundraising drive by the charity. Wales Air Ambulance will announce... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter will be highlighting its custom training solutions during the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 20 to 23. ALEA attendees are encouraged to stop by booth #715 for more information and learn how American Eurocopter can create training programs to suit multiple mission environments and scenarios. American... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it will expand its simulator-based Night Vision Goggle training program through a collaborative agreement with Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU). “Our Customers will benefit from the addition of this comprehensive simulator-based NVG training to FlightSafety’s wide variety of initial, recurrent, specialty and enhancement courses designed specifically for helicopter operators,â€... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will display its newest 407 – the 407GX – during the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) 41st Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans this week. “The Bell 407GX is one of Bell Helicopter’s newest versions of the very successful Bell 407 platform, and we are delighted... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: UK Dept for Transport
The Secretary of State for Transport (Philip Hammond): On 8 February I informed the House that, owing to irregularities in the bidding process, the Government had concluded that it was not appropriate to proceed with the previously planned joint MOD/DfT PFI procurement for future search and rescue capability. The investigation into the circumstances that led... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: Southern Maryland News
A report compiled by Michael Gilmore, director of the Pentagon’s Operational Test and Evaluation office for Navy and members of Congress, states that the MQ-8B Fire Scout’s data link to its ground operators is so fragile that it frequently causes delayed and scratched flights. Other information includes the fact that just a tap of the... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: US Marine Corps
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghansitan – Deployed Marines and sailors gathered at the Regional Command Southwest Memorial Chapel on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, to honor the life of Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Dudley, July 18. Dudley fell to his death from an MV-22 Osprey while conducting combat operations in southwestern Afghanistan, July 7. “We will we commemorate his... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: Star-Telegram
When Bell Helicopter officials announced last month that they were selling the company’s interest in the BA609 civil tilt-rotor aircraft program, it meant giving up on a $600 to $700 million investment. (Full story)... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce the first-ever HELI-CENTERâ„¢ at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. from July 25-31, 2011. This ‘Hub of Vertical Flight,’ located directly across from the flight line, is the perfect place for thousands of fixed-wing pilots and the general public to walk through a portal into the World of Helicopters. The HELI-CENTERâ„¢... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), and  an industry-leader in providing helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is exhibiting at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s (ALEA) 41st Annual Conference and Exposition taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana,... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: US Marine Corps
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, celebrated the squadron’s two-year anniversary, July 1. HMLA-469 was created as part of the commandant’s “Grow the Force†initiative, which realigned Marine Corps aviation in addition to activation of three additional HMLA squadrons to the... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: US Army
CAMP MARMAL, Afghanistan – Soldiers from the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, conducted a rare sling load operation July 6, utilizing a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to transport another Chinook helicopter from Camp Kunduz to Camp Marmal. Hovering over the airfield at Kunduz, the transporting Chinook helicopter gradually lowered. As a cloud of dust... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: Seychelles Nation
The Helicopter Seychelles Company celebrated on Friday afternoon the return of its flagship A109C , and has re-launched its operations – after a failed merger with the ZilAir helicopter company. The 109 is the only helicopter currently in Seychelles capable of flying at night, in bad weather and certified to fly into restricted area helipads.... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: The Helicopter License Center
The Helicopter License Center announced today it has launched a one-of-a-kind website for anyone interested in learning to fly helicopters in the United States, both privately and professionally. The new website, located at HelicopterLicenseCenter.com, is designed to provide aspiring helicopter pilots and enthusiasts a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate resource that not only defines the different types of... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: Ex-Im Bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. in Stratford, Conn., will export a new S-92 helicopter to Lider Aviação, the largest air-taxi service company in Brazil, with the support of a long-term loan guarantee of approximately $18 million from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). The guaranteed lender is the Private Export Funding... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: UK MoD
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has today published the conclusions of an independent review into the Chinook Mk2 helicopter crash of June 1994 on the Mull of Kintyre which tragically resulted in the deaths of all 29 people on board. The review, led by Lord Philip and assisted by three Privy Counsellors, examined the evidence... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has delivered the first secure, Joint Tactical Radio to the U.S. Army’s AH-64D Apache Avionics Integration Lab. The Airborne, Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) delivery included the Engineering Development Model (EDM) of the Joint Tactical Radio-Small Airborne two channel radio running the Link-16 waveform and 200w Link-16 power amplifier.... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: KXAN
The workers who are affected are buyers of parts and materials for military aircraft such as the V-22 Osprey and H-1 model helicopters, produced in Amarillo. (full story)... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART is pleased to announce that their subsidiary Apical Industries has received Brazilian approval for their EC135 Emergency Float Systems with or without Liferafts. Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval have been previously received. Apical’s EC135 Emergency Float Systems each include four floats. The floats are constructed utilizing lightweight urethane-coated nylon fabric. Each float has... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Sikorsky
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., will display in static exhibits its popular X2 Technology™ and Project Firefly™ demonstrators at EAA AirVenture 2011, adding to a growing list of innovations and advancements that will be showcased throughout the week. Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Capitale Helicoptere of Canada has signed a contract for three AW169 helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform charter, VIP transport, utility and medevac operations. This contract marks the first Canadian order for the AW169 helicopter. A significant number of firm orders have already been... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently received CAAC civil type certification of the 480B turbine helicopter in China. The 480B joins 3 other models of Enstrom helicopters now certified in China, including the current production piston powered 280FX. The program included a week long visit by CAAC officials to Enstrom’s factory in Menominee, MI. “We’ve had... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter today marked the 100th delivery of an EC225, which was received by Bristow Group Inc. (Bristow) – the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry worldwide. The landmark EC225 was supplied in the oil and gas configuration, but it can be used by Bristow in other missions due to the multi-role... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: The Helicopter Museum
Following a last minute rally led by the Czech Air Force, a Mini-HeliDays event will take place at Weston-super-Mare this year after all, using the Heliport at The Helicopter Museum instead of the traditional sea front venue. Taking place on the weekend of 23rd-24th July, the helicopter line up is expected to include at least... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Sandel
New Zealand HEMS operator also adds Sandel 4-ATI displays and AHRS in a technology upgrade for the first of its three helicopters Vista, CA, (July 13, 2011)—Sandel Avionics has announced that its new HeliTAWS wire and terrain avoidance system has been chosen by Hawker Pacific, Auckland, NZ, the operator for New Zealand’s Northland Emergency Services... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power®, a division of Mid-Continent Instruments and manufacturer of advanced Friendly Lithium power management solutions, announced today a contract with Eurocopter Deutschland, a subsidiary of European Aeronautics Defense and Space Company (EADS), to provide the True Blue Power MD835 Emergency Power Supply (EPS) for the EC135 and EC145 T2 next generation civilian helicopters.... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Aviation Search Group
viation Search Group announced the demand for hiring in the aviation industry is clear and reported closing an unprecedented first-half of 2011. “We are proud to report a great first half of the year†says Aviation Search Group Director of Sales Grayson Barrows. “It is encouraging as aviation companies of all shapes and sizes continue... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Intermountain Healthcare has taken delivery of the first of five GrandNew helicopters. The aircraft is both the first of its kind to be completed in Philadelphia with an EMS configuration and to enter operations with a U.S. customer. The GrandNew will be operated by Intermountain Life... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Sikorsky
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology™ demonstrator has flown for the last time, the company announced. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). In an early morning demonstration flight conducted from the company’s new Sikorsky Innovations Center within its Development Flight Center, the X2 Technology demonstrator gave invited guests... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: DRF Luftrettung
In the first half of the year 2011 the air rescue organization DRF Luftrettung flew a total of 19,189 missions, involving helicopter missions at 31 HEMS bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark as well as worldwide repatriations with its ambulance aircraft. This means a rise of 1,214 (8%) compared to the same period of the... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: American Eurocopter
The AStar family of helicopters has become the standard in airborne law enforcement. It is a reliable, high performance platform that has been proven throughout the U.S. law enforcement community. In service with agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, California... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Aspen Avionics
Follow us @aspenavionics, hashtag #n40aspen Follow Aspen Avionics on Twitter where we’ll fill you in on our observations of what’s happening in the North 40. As hosts of the Aspen Avionics North 40 Welcome Center, we are right where the action is! The North 40 embodies all that’s good about EAA AirVenture: a multitude of... Read more
15-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Russian Helicopters expect to deliver 267 helicopters in 2011, reports TASS quoting CEO Dmitry Petrov. The company expects to maintain a ratio of 70% military to 30% civil as last year. This production rate shows a continued increate having manufactured 169 helicopters in 2008, 183 in 2009 and 214 in 2010. Approximately 50% of the... Read more
15-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
15-Jul-2011Source: Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. today announced that it has been selected by AgustaWestland in Yeovil, UK to provide a custom Vibration Management System (VMS) computer for use on its Rotorcraft Technology Validation Programme (RTVP) demonstrator. “Curtiss-Wright is very proud to have been selected by AgustaWestland to provide our rugged system design and integration expertise for the... Read more
14-Jul-2011Source: AvidAir
The newly redesigned Web site of AvidAir International has gone live on the World Wide Web. AvidAir.com aims to expose the distinct advantages of the new RR250 Compressor Case Carbon Fiber Lining Program along with the long standing experience of compressor case R&O by the AvidAir staff. AvidAir serves a broad audience of helicopter operators... Read more
14-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having increasing success with its “Gallery†feature, recording over 7,000 images in its main Gallery, and about 170 photographers have joined as members of the Gallery. The Flickr gallery provides users of HeliHub.com the opportunity to upload their own photos, and the early success is demonstrating just how valuable this will become over... Read more
14-Jul-2011Source: US Marine Corps
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — An installation the size of the Combat Center comes with lots of maintenance, ranging from road repairs and replacing firing targets to building landing pads for the many types of aircraft that fly in to support training. To help keep the maintenance down on V-22 Osprey... Read more
13-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
13-Jul-2011Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded an $8,273,219 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of 5,100 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter support structures. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command,... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: Talon Air
Private jet owner and operator, Talon Air announced that it has launched its expanded luxury non-stop service to the Hamptons. Celebrating its tenth season serving the Hamptons community, Talon provides the fastest and safest flights to the Hamptons offering direct flights to Montauk, East Hampton, West Hampton and the Southampton airports and heliports. Talon’s on-demand helicopter... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
British inventor James Dyson, who made his name developing a new style vacuum cleaner, has last week registered a new AgustaWestland AW139 – the first corporate example of the type on the British register. Serial number 31353 and registered G-OAWL, it will replace his N3 Dauphin G-DOLF and operate alongside his Bombardier Challenger G-OXRS. Given... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: Kratos
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced that it has received a new order for its Black Hawk Avionics Trainer (BHAT-M) to support the training of maintenance personnel for the UH-60M U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School in Ft. Eustis, VA. The BHAT-M is a full fidelity trainer that provides a true-to-life... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: CPI Aero
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero”) announced that on June 30, 2011 it entered into a lease agreement, with Heartland Boys II L.P. for the premises located at 91 Heartland Boulevard, Edgewood, New York, directly across the street from CPI Aero’s current location. The approximate 171,000 square foot building will be used as the Company’s assembly... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: Reed Business Information
Reed Business Information (“RBIâ€), the business information division of Reed Elsevier, announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Ascend Worldwide Group Holdings Limited (“Ascendâ€). Ascend will be integrated with RBI’s aerospace information and data services business, Flightglobal. Ascend, headquartered in London with offices in New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo, delivers... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
As part of HeliHub.com news service, we are going to address a number of questions we hear in the industry. We expect many of these to be data-related, drawing on the strength that the HeliHub.com news team bring to their strong news reporting across the global helicopter industry. Look out for the answer to the... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In a recent ceremony, the Taiwanese ambassador to Paraguay Lien-sheng Huang handed over the keys of a Bell 427 to President Fernando Lugo as a gift from the far eastern country. The President is seen on the right in the photo. The particular aircraft, carrying US registration N367ND was the 11th 427 off the line. ... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: TrueNorth
TrueNorth Avionics, the fast-growing developer of executive airborne telecom solutions, has announced that Thomas Marrocco, an experienced sales executive with a strong background in global business development and go-to-market sales strategy, sales management and a proven track record for delivering long-term business growth, has joined the company as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Most recently,... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International is proud to announce that nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas! For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The team at HeliHub.com provide a record of as many helicopter accidents and incidents as we can. Inevitably this includes what we believe to be the full list of fatal helicopter accidents, and we are presenting here the summary for June 2011. We indicate the number of fatalities in the summary line with the number... Read more
10-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
8-Jul-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
8-Jul-2011Source: US Navy
The Navy and Marine Corps’ plans to field a cargo unmanned aircraft system are moving forward as the first of two potential UAS helicopters landed at Pax River, July 1. The Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Air Systems program office (PMA-266) coordinated the arrival of Lockheed Martin’s KMAX helicopter, one of the systems... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter has cleared a substantial hurdle that could lead to new contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Helicopters are one of the main sources of transportation for U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan because of the lack of road infrastructure and security issues. That need has prompted another problem: a critical lack... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments officially broke ground today on a new 6,200-square-foot addition to the company’s Wichita, Kansas headquarters located at 9400 East 34th Street North. More than 150 employees and guests looked on as Mid-Continent Instruments President and CEO, Todd Winter, and dignitaries completed the ceremony. Those in attendance included elected officials from the City of... Read more
