6-Dec-2010Source: Winnipeg Free Press
This is a repeat of when an Alberta-based STARS helicopter air ambulance was stationed in southern Manitoba during the last serious spring flood in 2009, and it was credited with saving two lives... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: LeVif
The helicopter, which was found very recently, had disappeared in July 1965 around Buta, in north-eastern Congo.... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: Miami Herald
Michael Anthony Fowler is accused of violating a Florida law prohibiting the intentional focusing of lasers on moving aircraft... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: Dutch MoD
[Electronic translation of Dutch press release] The Helicopter Weapons Instructor Course (HWIC) yesterday with the graduation of the trainees completed. The graduates, two Apache pilots, two pilots and two Cougar Chinook loadmasters are thus officially appointed helicopter gun instructor. Air Force Commander (C-LSK) Lieutenant General Jac Jansen attended the ceremony. During the 15 week course,... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: Kansas City Star
Kansas City police pulled over a pickup truck Wednesday night after a passenger aimed a green laser at the police helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot.... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: eTravelBlackboard
Whistler Heli-Skiing kicks off its 30th season on December 4 bringing guests the thrill of a lifetime for yet another winter.... Read more
5-Dec-2010Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Nov. 24 a $50,676,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The purpose of this contract modification is to obligate funding CH-47F Cargo (Chinook) helicopter production Lot 10 long lead items. Work is to be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. One bid... Read more
5-Dec-2010Source: Dutch MoD
[Electronic translation of Dutch press release] Netherlands sends a Chinook transport helicopters and three Courgar to Israel to fight a major forest fire near the city of Haifa. That the ministers decided today Rosenthal and Hillen. The fire raging since yesterday, by drought and high winds are difficult to extinguish. It is the largest fire... Read more
5-Dec-2010
Germany has committed two helicopters to help Israeli fight their worst ever forest fire... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: EBAN
Esperia Aviation Services is working to develop the overall marketplace as well as increasing the appeal of its fleet by bringing into service two new AW119Ke to complement four Grands... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com maintains what we believe to be the most comprehensive record of helicopter accidents and incidents on the internet. Here is our report for October 2010 Useful Links * Civil Accidents * Military Accidents * Fatal Accidents – both civil and military * 2009 Annual Review of Fatal Accidents * Safety News October 2010 was... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: AMCAR
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
4-Dec-2010Source: AMCAR
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
4-Dec-2010Source: 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
4-Dec-2010Source: HFI
The Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is planning its second annual scholarship fundraising golf tournament at HELI-EXPO 2011. The tournament is set for Friday, March 4th, 2011 at the Grande Pines Golf Course in Orlando, Florida. There will be a 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start with a scramble format. Put together your own foursome or sign up... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: Colorado Springs Independent
Resident seeking to know how many training flights a new 120-helicopter combat aviation brigade, if approved, would make over forest land to the west and plains to the east of Fort Carson. Army refused... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
The placement of a mounted gun at the main door of a Chinook helicopter brought down by enemy fire Afghanistan in August impeded the exit of personnel after landing (see HeliHub.com report of accident)... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: CBC
The helicopter will not be put into regular service until the New Year, city officials say.... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: Embry-Riddle
A new agreement signed by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, Universal Helicopters, and the Prescott campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will open summer internships for helicopter flight specialty students and potential future flight positions for graduates, announced University President John P. Johnson. Known as a gateway program, the agreement provides for recruiting and interviewing of current... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: HeliRussia
Pavilion 1, Hall 4, Crocus Expo IEC, Moscow, May 19-21, 2011 The fourth edition of the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia scheduled for May 19-21, 2011 will again be hosted by the IEC Crocus Expo. It is the only exhibition in Russia where Russian and overseas companies present world achievements that cover all aspects of... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix Inc. is proud to announce the addition of David Oglesbee to their team. David has joined the ADI team as the business development manager as of December 1 after over two years with Sikorsky Global Helicopters where he served as the director of the Light Helicopter Division. “We are extremely excited to have... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: AD Aerospace
Eurocopter, Europe’s leading fully-integrated aeronautical group, has chosen AD Aerospace, part of the AD Group, as a production partner on its new EC175 Helicopter ‘the best medium twin of the next decades’. AD Aerospace will supply a tail mounted camera system, using FV-0315 external aerospace cameras, to ease the helicopter surroundings surveillance. This will greatly... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public Board meeting on Tuesday, December 7, at 9:30 a.m., in its Board Room and Conference Center, 429 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W., Washington, D.C. There is one item on the agenda. The Board will consider a final report on the following accident: On August 5, 2008, a Sikorsky... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: US Embassy in Tallinn
Robust border security is an integral aspect of any country’s national security strategy. As of today, the Estonian Border Guard officers who patrol Estonia’s borders have a new helicopter landing pad and refueling capabilities to facilitate their work. The United States Government, through the U.S. European Command, contributed over eight million Estonian kroons to a... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: Sikorsky
SHELTON, Connecticut – Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the delivery of the first upgraded S-61â„¢ helicopter to the U.S. State Department. With its history of reliability and safety, the Sikorsky S-61 helicopter is capable of performing a wide range of critical missions including medical evacuation, passenger and logistics transportation. SAS is the aftermarket division... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
Kazan/2 December 2010 – OP-2, the second prototype of the new Mi-38 helicopter built by Moscow Mil Helicopter Plant JSC and Kazan Helicopters JSC, the subsidiaries of the Russian Helicopters holding company, has achieved its first flight. The test program that was started is proceeding well according to Kazan Helicopters specialists: the helicopter has already... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
A good proportion of the world’s registration changes now being recorded on HeliHub.com as we continue to widen our coverage. It thus seemed appropriate to include a full list of all the known registration prefixes from around the world. This can be found in the Data menu under the “Registration Prefixes” option, or direct here.... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: Northern View
When the Sikorsky S-61 is retired, one of the Bell 212 helicopters will be moved to Prince Rupert to maintain service... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: ABC
The Australian Defence Force says it will consider repairing the Baragoola. The Defence Department has confirmed it was conducting domestic counter-terrorism exercises in the area at the time. It says any damage claims will be assessed by the Defence Insurance Office... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: Mosman Daily
One helicopter was used to drop bags of material for an upgrade to a small part of the Taylors Bay lookout track.... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: 3TheAdvocate
PHI and Bristow argue in a federal lawsuit filed last week in Lafayette that the law is an improper and unnecessary intrusion by the state into the realm of aviation regulation, which is generally handled by the federal government.... Read more
2-Dec-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia has taken delivery of its first of nine AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions supporting offshore oil & gas industry operations in Malaysia. Weststar Aviation Services is currently the largest commercial customer... Read more
2-Dec-2010Source: Helibiz
Helibiz’s first new R66 is scheduled to arrive in early February, Helibiz senior base engineer and grade 1 instructor Peter Thompson was the 1st in Australia to be endorsed on the R66. Peter spent a few days at the Robinson factory flying the R66 all around Los Angeles. “I was amazed at the power, speed... Read more
2-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
South Georgia is a remote island of approximately 1,500 square miles, located in the South Atlantic some 900 miles east of the Falkland Islands. The only population there are transient scientists from the British Antarctic Survey, varying between 30 in the summer season down to 15 in the winter, and a handful of officials who... Read more
2-Dec-2010Source: US Navy
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Across the United States, the Navy’s Fire Scout Vertical Take-Off and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle took the skies, operating in four different locations ashore and afloat, Nov.18. Over the course of one day, teams from the Navy and industry partner Northrop Grumman tested the aircraft at... Read more
2-Dec-2010Source: FAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Mexico complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based on the results of a November FAA review of Mexico’s civil aviation authority. Under the leadership of Secretary Juan Molinar and Director General Hector Gonzalez... Read more
2-Dec-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Langley, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation; one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has recently been granted a Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for an Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS, or “glass cockpit installationâ€) for... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: 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
1-Dec-2010Source: AvCodes
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
1-Dec-2010Source: 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
1-Dec-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be attending the Jefferies Global Energy Conference to be held in Houston on December 1-2, 2010. Mark Duncan, Senior Vice President, Commercial, is scheduled to present on Thursday, December 2, at 4:00 p.m.... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: PremiAir
PremiAir Global, the aircraft sales and brokerage specialist and part of UK aviation services business PremiAir, has appointed two new Aircraft Sales Managers – Craig Lammiman and Gordon Potter – as it moves to focus increased activity on the fixed wing pre-owned business aircraft market in addition to its well established executive helicopter services. The... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: 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
1-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Cornwall Air Ambulance has won planning permission for a new operational base on the boundary of Newquay Cornwall Airport. The location is currently just outside the airport’s security fence, but the plans call for a fence move to ensure the new helipad continues to be airside. Positioned just south of the “piano keys” of Runway... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: Sun Valley Heli Ski
Sun Valley Heli Ski Guides has selected Reeder Flying Service as their helicopter provider for the 2010/11 ski season. Sun Valley Heli Ski is the oldest heli ski operation in the continental US and is celebrating its’ 45th year of operation. It operates out of Sun Valley Resort and the Smoky Mountain Lodge; the only... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: Policia Federal
In a ceremony headed by the Secretary of Public Security, Genaro Garcia Luna Engineer and U.S. Ambassador Carlos Pascual Mexico , in the Command Center of the Federal Police , carried out the delivery of three UH-60M Black Hawk, aircraft entirely new, specially designed to the specifications required by the federal Public Security Secretariat. The... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: US Navy
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Cobra was approved for full rate production Nov. 28. The H-1 program office received official word on the milestone III approval decision from Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics, Dr. Ashton B. Carter through an acquisition decision memorandum. “This... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: DSCA
WASHINGTON, November 30, 2010 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress November 29 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark of 12 MH-60R SEAHAWK Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated parts, equipment and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.0 billion. The Government of Denmark has requested a possible sale of 12 MH-60R SEAHAWK... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: Flightglobal
US and European regulators say a new and improved main gearbox mounting structure for the Sikorsky S-92A continues to exhibit the cracking problems that plagued an earlier design... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: The Sun Daily
The plan is expected to be fully implemented by 2015. Under the plan, the helicopters are expected to be distributed and given jurisdiction over the northern, central and southern zones.... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: Christie
CYPRESS, CA – (November 30, 2010) – Christie® today announced that FlightSafety International, the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, has selected the award-winning Christie Matrix StIM™ simulation projection system to drive its Crewview display on the CH-47F Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulators (TFPS). The trainers are the first to utilize... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: HAI
The FAA has announced it will hold the kickoff meeting of the United States Instrument Flight Procedures Panel (USIFPP) Vertical Flight Working Group (VFWG) on December 7th and 8th. The agenda established for this meeting is: 1. To Identify the future of the FAA Order 8260.42B and the US helicopter IFR Criteria, and to identify... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: HAI
In response to demands from the U.S. Congress, the FAA issued new rules on pilot fatigue in September. The airlines argued that the new rules on rest and duty would cost them $19.6 billion, well exceeding the FAA estimate of $1.25 billion. Pilots’ unions said that the rules would allow crews to work longer days... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: AvCodes
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
1-Dec-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) announced today that it has entered into a $375 million senior secured credit facility, replacing the Company’s existing bank credit facilities and providing funds to redeem a portion of Bristow’s senior notes. The new credit facility includes a five-year, $175 million revolving credit facility and a five-year, $200 million term... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: PremiAir
PremiAir, one of the UK’s leading private aviation charter companies, is making its debut at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes during 7-10 December. Reinforcing its presence, PremiAir Group Managing Director, David McRobert will participate as a panelist in the prestigious annual travel industry leaders’ forum which takes place on 6 December, the... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $26,800,456 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-07-C-0060) to exercise an option for the procurement of 12 AE1107C CV-22 spare engines. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in December 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: RAF
From Benson to Bastion – today the Royal Air Force Merlin Force marked their first anniversary on Operation HERRICK. Following transportation to Afghanistan, re-assembly and pre-flight checks, the Merlin Force officially declared that they were ready for operational flying on the front line a full year ago. The Merlins have spent those twelve months transporting... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Credit Union Times
The former president/CEO of Sentry Federal Credit Union brings more than 30 years of senior executive management experience in the financial industry to the Ridley Park, Pa.-based credit union.... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Business Standard
The base of the operators will be at Annadale helipad in the state capital Shimla. Ticketing would be done by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Winnipeg Free Press
The Winnipeg Police Service has invited dozens of justice officials and politicians to a 10:30 a.m. reception Dec. 3 at 17 Wing Winnipeg, where the new Eurocopter EC120 Colibri will be unveiled.... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Uniflight
Uniflight has announced the addition of longtime aviation industry professional, Shirley Harvey as the company’s sales and marketing manager. Harvey brings with her over 27 years in the rotorcraft business with an extensive background in direct sales, marketing and public relations. Uniflight continues to add both technical and administrative professionals as part of an overall... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: FlightSafety
LaGuardia Airport, New York (November 30, 2010) – FlightSafety International has received approval from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil for its Bell 212 and Bell 412 full flight simulators. “The approval of our Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopter simulators by the ANAC shows our commitment and ability to provide our Customers in... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: L'Air DeZil
L’Air DeZil has suspended all its operations utilising the current resort helipad at Banyan Tree Seychelles. unfortunately the helipad falls short of some new safety standards due to its positioning and thus the decision in the interests of safety. In order to compensate, L’Air DeZil will offer all clients with confirmed reservations already held in... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Presagis
Presagisâ„¢, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded graphics solutions, today announced HeliScene, an innovative helicopter mission and operation rehearsal application framework that provides a flexible and open turnkey option for organizations looking to provide researchers, pilots, and trainees with access to a realistic helicopter environment. The growing use of rotorcraft... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Sikorsky
STRATFORD, Conn., — Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., today announced it has made an equity investment in Adaptive Flight, Inc., a Georgia-based manufacturer of avionics system solutions for small and medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The investment, in part, will be directed toward developing technologies that allow piloted and unpiloted... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Eurocopter Malaysia
Eurocopter Malaysia is pleased to present the first EC145 helicopter, the first of its type in Malaysia to Sabah Air Aviation which will be used for medical airlift missions in the Sabah region, north of Borneo. Sabah Air Aviation selected the EC145 after an extensive evaluation, choosing the rotary-wing aircraft for its market leadership in... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Circor Aerospace
CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc., a CIRCOR International company (NYSE: CIR) and its Aerodyne Controls business unit, was awarded the Block III Diverter Valve content by The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) for the transmission system on the AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter program. 690 Apache Block III helicopters are expected to be produced between 2011 and 2026. CIRCOR... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International’s mission is to advance the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce. That mission charges each of us to commit ourselves to promoting the highest level of safety and efficiency. This culture of professionalism is nurtured when we encourage and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and organizations. Each... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Unlikely as it seems, Switzerland has just registered its first Sikorsky S76 on their local “HB-” register, despite the type having been in commercial operations for over 31 years and Switzerland being a very active user of helicopters. The helicopter concerned is an S76B model, serial 76-0430, and best known to HeliHub.com readers in Europe... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: Turbomeca
In the frame of The Contract Signed With Eurocopter selected Gazpromavia The Arrius 2B2 engine to power eight EC 135T2i Their helicopters. Aircraft Will Be Operated thesis Challenging weather conditions in Russia THROUGHOUT. “Our decision to choose Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 engine’s notably WAS is based engine performance and Reliability. Furthermore, The Arrius 2B2 engine IS... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This past Thursday, Cornwall Air Ambulance have recorded their 22,000th mission in their 23 years of operation, airlifting a 30 year old woman from Penzance to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. Cornwall Air Ambulance flies a Eurocopter EC135T2 covering a county of nearly 1,400 square miles and a population approaching 550,000. Jutting out to... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Yesterday, the Tourism and Transport Forum released a document called “HarbourView”, and representing their vision for revitalising Sydney as Australia’s international gateway and premier tourism destination. Their vision includes the following statement “Since the late 80s, Sydney has been one of the few global cities without a helicopter service. A Harbour Chopper service will provide... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: BBC
Fire chiefs have said it would be quicker and more efficient to fly in specialist teams to road crashes. But the Fire Brigades Union said the plan was “a folly” with some firefighters facing redundancy.... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson Helicopter Co has recently told HeliHub.com that their current production rates are – 1 R22 per week – 3 R44 per week – 3 R66 per week from January And working from the latest known MSNs for each line – R22 -> 4489 – R44 Raven I -> 2100 – R44 Raven II ->... Read more
