26-Oct-2011Source: LA Helicopters
In keeping with their real world theme LAH has raised the bar for completion standards on their Vertical reference/Long Line course with the addition of the “Air Con†and “Pole in the Hole†exercises. “In order for a Pilot to successfully complete our program they are now tasked with picking up and setting an Air... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Australian Army today announced the graduation of the 100th helicopter pilot to earn their wings through the Helicopter Qualification Course delivered under the Army Aviation Training and Training Support (AATTS) program in Oakey. “Graduating the 100th helicopter pilot is a significant achievement for both Boeing and the Australian Army. It... Read more
22-Oct-2011Source: HAI
Kristin Lord Anderson has been named as HAI’s new Manager of Education Programs. Kristin’s many duties will include developing and marketing HAI’s U.S. and international education courses, acting as the liaison for course instructors and students, providing logistical support for courses during HELI-EXPO®, and developing and implementing an on-line educational program tailored to the international... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) will be sponsoring several events early at the upcoming HELI-EXPO®, which is taking place from Feb. 11-14, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. These events are geared specifically towards students interested in a career in helicopter aviation. First and foremost are HFI’s Mentoring Panels. These panels are led by industry experts who apply... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is very pleased to announce that Steve Phillips has been promoted to Vice President, Communications. “Steve is most deserving of this promotion,†said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “Steve is a great asset to our company and is recognized by all of us and the industry as a true professional. He continues to... Read more
18-Oct-2011Source: US DoD
Logistics Services International, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., was awarded an $11,203,191 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the design, develop, integrate, test, delivery, and installation services for two Blackhawk maintenance trainers for the UH-60M in support of the U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., with an estimated completion date... 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: 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
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
10-Oct-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it will offer training for the AgustaWestland AW139 at its Learning Center in Lafayette, Louisiana starting in 2013. “Offering training for the AgustaWestland AW139 is a clear demonstration of FlightSafety’s commitment to provide our Customers who operate and support helicopters around the world with the advanced technology Level... Read more
6-Oct-2011Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has signed a teaming agreement with the Rotary Wing Training Center (RWTC) — a subsidiary of the Netherlands’ World Class Aviation Academy (WCAA) — to establish a state-of-the-art CH-47 Chinook helicopter maintenance training facility near the Dutch Gilze-Rijen Airbase. The training center will help address the needs of international Chinook... Read more
6-Oct-2011Source: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board is offering two investigative courses and one transportation disaster response course over the next two months at its training center just outside Washington, D.C. The two-day AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FOR AVIATION PROFESSIONALS course (Oct 26-27) provides participants with an overview of how the Safety Board investigates major aircraft accidents and... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s latest high-fidelity helicopter training device, the EC225 simulator at its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland offers unmatched training opportunities for helicopter pilots who fly in the challenging off-shore environment for the oil and gas industry, as well as for crews performing search and rescue missions. This simulator which has demonstrated more... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
During the Helitech exhibition, Turbomeca (Safran group) and Bristow Academy signed a partnership contract to facilitate the training of Turbomeca operators on maintenance operations. Going forward Bristow will be able to train pilots and technicians as a part of the Turbomeca Training Network. The partnership will draw from Turbomeca training programs to give pilots and... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: Bristow Academy
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc., today announced a joint venture agreement with Rotorworld Institute LLC to offer Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET). The first eight-hour course is planned for October 7, 2011, and includes two hours of classroom and six hours of practical instruction. Demand for HUET training has increased in... Read more
19-Sep-2011Source: Australian MoD
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that the Royal Australian Navy has signed a new contract with Raytheon Australia to provide three Bell 429 helicopters aimed to maintain and develop the skills of junior Naval helicopter aircrew. The contract is worth around $26 million over four years and includes support and maintenance. Mr... Read more
15-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca China (Safran group) Provided its first training courses to Arriel 2S engine operators Within icts new training center based in Chengdu Guanghan. In 2010, Turbomeca signed a contract with HAS the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) to Develop the Turbomeca training program for qualified maintenance engineers and year initial training program to... Read more
14-Sep-2011
In a ceremony punctuated with patriotic themes and commitments to save American jobs, the US Army on Tuesday took the keys to six helicopters to train Afghan pilots just days after they were manufactured in Mesa. (See full story). HeliHub.com ran the original story on this contract here – only the first six aircraft are... Read more
14-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Mornington Sanford Aviation have recently received EASA Part 147 Approval to conduct Robinson R66 differences courses for those engineers who already have the R22/R44 types on their licences. Additionally, the company is soon to set up an EASA Approved Part 147 training school in Kuala Lumpur for the R22, R44 with Lycoming engine and the... Read more
13-Sep-2011Source: US Navy
Naval Aviation Training Systems program office (PMA-205), and industry partners have developed a portable, desktop trainer, or DTT, to assist Sea Dragon pilots with navigation, communication and surveillance/air traffic management (CNS/ATM) training. The trainer is at the beginning of a naval aviation trend toward having DTTs for aircraft with glass cockpits, according to Rick Anderson,... Read more
13-Sep-2011Source: ESCC
“The Alabama Aviation Center in Ozark, a unit of Enterprise State Community College, has formed a partnership with Bell Helicopter-Ozark to develop the Aviation Maintenance Training Program,” says Dr. Nancy Chandler, ESCC president. “This program provides paid, part-time work experiences where AAC students can gain practical skills and knowledge while they complete their Associate in... Read more
9-Sep-2011Source: US DoD
MD Helicopters, Inc., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $14,237,169 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to provide logistics support for operations of rotary wing primary training aircraft and flight training devices for the Afghan Air Force. Work will be performed in Shindand, Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date... Read more
7-Sep-2011Source: Bristow Academy
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS), today announced it will offer a new course for helicopter pilots on wildland fire operations and suppression. Taught by qualified wildland fire instructors, the class is scheduled to begin October 3, 2011. Entitled “Wildland Fire Orientation for Rotary Wing Pilots,†the six-day course will give... Read more
31-Aug-2011Source: Bell Boeing
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Bell Helicopter – Textron [NYSE: TXT], has received a $34 million order from the U.S. Air Force for three new CV-22 training devices and an upgrade to an existing device. The new contract will upgrade a CV-22 Cabin Part Task... Read more
31-Aug-2011Source: Frasca International
John Frasca has been appointed President and CEO of Frasca International, Inc. following the announcement that founder Rudy Frasca has retired from the active management of the company. Rudy continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Frasca International. John Frasca has served as the company’s Vice President since 2003 and has... Read more
29-Aug-2011Source: AllAfrica
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, is to commence the training of rotor craft pilots in Q3. The organisation is purchasing two B206s from Canada. (see full story)... Read more
29-Aug-2011Source: Sikorsky
SHELTON, Connecticut – Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, announced today the signing of an agreement with FlightSafety International to provide maintenance training for customers in the Asia Pacific area. The three- year agreement is the first of its kind to offer Pratt & Whitney Canada Aircraft Engine maintenance... Read more
22-Aug-2011Source: CAE
CAE and Aeronautics, a leading manufacturer and supplier of unmanned systems, announced today at the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) annual forum that the two companies have signed a strategic teaming agreement making CAE the preferred simulation and mission training solution provider for Aeronautics unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The first phase of this... Read more
21-Aug-2011Source: Guidance Aviation
On August 17, 2011, the Guidance Academy Scholarship was established by Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona to provide financial assistance to students in need who are enrolled in the Yavapai College Professional Pilot Program pursuing their Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Professional Pilot – Helicopters. Guidance Aviation is donating $11,000 in the month of August... Read more
21-Aug-2011Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it will use a Helimod helicopter simulator leased from Ryan Aerospace to help train Australian Army pilots to fly Bell 206B-1 Kiowa helicopters. Delivery is expected before the end of this year. “Under our Army Aviation Training and Training Support (AATTS) contract, Boeing has traditionally taught students to fly... Read more
21-Aug-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International will celebrate the grand opening of its new flight simulation training system design, manufacturing and support facility in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on August 23, 2011. “FlightSafety’s new flight simulation training system design and manufacturing facility will enable us to further increase the efficiency of our manufacturing processes, augment our production capacity and enable... Read more
15-Aug-2011Source: US DoD
Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $34,186,000 delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) for the Block 20/C Upgrade to the CV-22 Training Devices, including the Cabin Operational Flight Trainer (COFT), Cabin Part Task Trainer, and the Wing Part Task Trainer. Work will be performed in Mesa, Ariz.... Read more
10-Aug-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Mitch Alexander has been promoted to Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Daleville, Alabama. “Mitch’s proven leadership experience, in-depth knowledge of training center operations, and commitment to provide our Customers with high quality training programs and services, made him the ideal choice for this important role.†said... Read more
10-Aug-2011Source: Indra
Indra, the premier IT Company in Spain and a leading IT multinational in Europe, after being selected as a result of a competitive process, is pleased to announce their partnership with AgustaWestland for the design and development of the Aircrew Training Equipment (ATE) the British Ministry of Defence will use to train pilots of the... Read more
2-Aug-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Damon Cram has joined the company as Director of Marketing for Simulation products and services. “We are delighted that Damon has joined FlightSafety,†said Rick Armstrong, Vice President, Simulation. “His extensive experience in business development, training center operations and simulation equipment sales will help us to further expand... Read more
28-Jul-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, a worldwide provider of night vision solutions, is pleased to announce it has just completed formal agreement with the Airborne Law Enforcement Association to provide to its membership NVIOâ„¢ Night Vision Goggle Computer-Based Training at a special ALEA rate. NVIOâ„¢ NVG CBT is an FAA approved Night Vision Goggle set of courses... Read more
27-Jul-2011Source: Atlantis Systems
Atlantis Systems Corp. (NEX:AIQ.H), a globally recognized training systems integrator in the military and commercial aviation markets, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantis Systems International, located in Brampton, Ontario has been awarded a purchase order from AgustaWestland Limited to install an upgrade to the System Operator Console (SOC) on the Royal Danish Air Force... Read more
25-Jul-2011Source: Colorado Army National Guard
The Colorado Army National Guard announced the award of a $33.5 million contract to build a new training facility in Gypsum, Colo., today. The new state-of-the-art aviation facility will be the new home of the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, located between Vail and Glenwood Springs, Colo. The contract was awarded to Hensel... Read more
24-Jul-2011Source: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board is offering two investigative courses and one transportation disaster response course over the next two months at its training center just outside Washington, D.C. The five-day ROTORCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION course (Aug. 22-26) provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required with all... Read more
22-Jul-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas – Today, at the 2011 Airborne Law Enforcement Association convention in New Orleans, American Eurocopter is introducing a new safety innovation for helicopter operators: an Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) Training Course in the AS350 Level B Flight & Mission Training Simulator. The course is applicable to all mission environments and American... 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
20-Jul-2011Source: CAE
CAE today announced that it has sold four CAE 7000 Series Level D full-flight simulators (FFS) and associated training devices with a total list price of approximately C$60 million: an Airbus A320 FFS to Aeroflot, the largest airline of the Russian Federation; an A320 and a B737 to the Zhuhai Flight Training Centre (ZFTC), a... 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: 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
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
7-Jul-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announced today that construction of a new UH-60 BLACK HAWK Helicopter Flight Simulator Training Center at the Colombian Air Force Base in Melgar is well under way and on schedule for completion this year. A premier training center for rotary wing aircraft, the facility will further improve the operational readiness of... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: CAE
Professional Way Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based company, has purchased a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The simulator will be deployed to a new training centre to be established by Professional Way near Kuala Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. Professional Way will then deliver AW139 simulator training for AgustaWestland’s recently... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: CAE
The United States Navy has exercised contract options for CAE USA to design and manufacture two additional MH-60R tactical operational flight trainers (TOFTs). The first simulator will be a fixed-based MH-60R TOFT delivered to Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, USA, in late 2013. The other MH-60R TOFT will also be a fixed-based simulator delivered to... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: US DoD
CAE USA, Inc., Tampa, Fla., is being awarded a $32,130,693 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N61340-11-C-0006) to design, fabricate, install and test two MH-60R tactical operational flight trainers. Work will be performed in Tampa, Fla. (42 percent); Lexington Park, Md. (35 percent); Salt Lake City, Utah (9 percent); Huappauge, N.Y. (5 percent); San... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it has recently designed, manufactured, and delivered four new flight simulators including one rotary wing example. The United States Army’s Flight School XXI Warrior Hall training facility in Daleville, Alabama, has taken delivery of two new Bell TH-67 flight training devices manufactured by FlightSafety. These latest devices are... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract from Bell Helicopter for two CV-22 flight training devices. These new advanced technology flight training devices will be used by the United States Air Force during training of Special Command Forces personnel. “This contract is another example of the cooperative effort between... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce plans to establish an Authorized Training Centre in Malaysia to serve customers in the Far and Southeast Asian regions. The Training Centre is expected to be opened during the first half of 2012 and will be located nearby the AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd headquarters, based at Kuala... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Doha-based Gulf Helicopters has commissioned its new AgustaWestland AW139 full motion flight simulator. The simulator incorporates the latest technical advancements in flight simulation, and “state of the art†graphic displays, was officially certified by the UK’s CAA last week initially as a Full Flight simulator (FFS) as per JAR-FSTD H to Level B. Gulf Helicopters... Read more
27-May-2011Source: Ryan Aerospace
Come and see the Helimod Helicopter Simulator at SimTect next week with a Bell 206 module attached. We will also be previewing a Kiowa variant. Dates: 30 May – 2 June 2011 (Exhibition is from 31 May – 2 June) Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Site: 37 City: Melbourne, Australia The Helimod is gaining... Read more
26-May-2011Source: US Navy
The first of five H-72 Lakotas at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) has been outfitted with a state-of-the-art instrumentation package to enhance students’ learning. “The instrumentation package will make it possible for students to take data from a single source in the H-72 versus individual systems as students must do in other helicopters.... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) plans to offer NVG firefighting training to meet the growing demands of operators around the world. “There have been many devastating fires in North America and throughout the world already this year,†said ASU founder and President Mike Atwood.“Operators around the world are fighting fires at night and it is critical... Read more
25-May-2011Source: CAE
The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced that its simulator cockpit for the civil/conventional variant of the Dhruv has been certified to Level D, the highest qualification for flight simulators, by India’s Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA). The... Read more
23-May-2011Source: UTair
The company officially concluded its audit of the Eurocopter training center for personnel (LAC), OAO UTair »(UTair Aviation), affirming the right of center to train pilots and mechanics in Russian program Eurocopter. Executive vice president of technical support and maintenance of Eurocopter Group Sharplz Derek (Derek Sharples) on May 19 awarded General Director of UTair... Read more
18-May-2011Source: AOPA
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, people around the world will celebrate the second annual International Learn to Fly Day. As part of the worldwide effort, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in conjunction with other aviation businesses located at Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Md., will host a daylong event designed to introduce the... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Ryan Aerospace
Ryan Aerospace has been listed as a finalist in the 8th Annual Zenith Awards with winners announced at a gala event in Sydney Australia next month. Managing Director of Ryan Aerospace (Australia), Chris Ryan said he was delighted to receive news which comes straight after being named as a finalist in two categories of the... Read more
16-May-2011Source: CAE
CAE today announced on the eve of the European Business Aviation Convention and Exposition (EBACE) that it will double the number of locations in its global business aviation training network from four to eight over the next 24 months. This will provide CAE business aviation customers with conveniently accessible training in every major region of... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Mountain Ridge Helicopters
Mountain Ridge Helicopters is ecstatic to announce they are now a Part 141 Certified Pilot School!  Private, Commercial and Flight Instructor Certification are now available under Part 141!!! Come celebrate this great achievement on May 21st with Mountain Ridge Helicopters as they host National Learn to Fly Day at the Logan/ Cache Airport in Northern Utah. Intro flights... Read more
13-May-2011Source: Rotors of the Rockies
The staff of Rotors of the Rockies in Broomfield, Colorado would like to congratulate Owner and Chief Pilot Mike Fyola on earning PIC and Instructor endorsements for NVG flying. With Mr. Fyola’s accomplishment, we would also like to announce the inception of our NVG training program. Our program features an approved Part 141 syllabus and... Read more
13-May-2011Source: Case Western Reserve University
The fastest way to the hospital may be a helicopter ride. The safest way is with a well-trained acute-care flight nurse with expertise in working in the cramped, noisy, vibrating and extreme hot and cold environment on board the aircraft. To meet the growing demand to fly patients from an accident or disaster scene or... Read more
13-May-2011Source: US DoD
The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Penn., was awarded a $23,717,965 firm-fixed-price contract May 4, 2011. The award will provide for the procurement of the initial production fielding support for each new equipment training site equipped with the CH-47F Cargo Helicopter. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Penn., with an estimated completion date of April... Read more
13-May-2011Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it has been awarded a contract for the establishment of a Helicopter Pilot Training Center for Macedonia’s Defense and Security Forces. The project, valued at EUR43 million, will be operated under a PFI (Private Financing Initiative) concept, in which Elbit Systems will provide a comprehensive solution, including the setting... Read more
12-May-2011Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation
Mornington Sanford Aviation (Training) Ltd has gained EASA Part 147 (Part 66) Type Training Approval for the Robinson R66 with RR300 engine. This now completes EASA type training for the Robinson product – R22, R44 with the Lycoming engine, R66 with RR300 engine. Mornington Sanford is the only EASA approved training organisation exclusively training Robinson... Read more
12-May-2011Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International will be demonstrating an enhanced version of its VITAL X Visual System at EBACE 2011. The enhancement was developed based on extensive consultation with operators from various industry segments and the company’s vast experience in civil and military simulation equipment. “Visitors to FlightSafety’s exhibit at EBACE will be able to view newly created... Read more
10-May-2011Source: CAE
CAE’s German subsidiary, CAE Elektronik GmbH, is celebrating its 50th year of serving the German Armed Forces and today marked the occasion at the start of the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC). CAE Elektronik GmbH was founded in Stolberg, Germany in 1961 after CAE began developing F-104 Starfighter flight simulators for the Luftwaffe and... Read more
9-May-2011
Helicop Aviation, in association with Mauna Loa Helicopters of Hawaii, USA, has launched a fast track five-month course on Helicopter Pilot.... Read more
9-May-2011Source: US Air Force
Seven Afghan Mi-17 instructors graduated from the first Mi-17 “Train the Trainer” upgrade course May 4 taught by AAF and U.S. Air Force instructors at the Afghanistan Premier Flight Training Center here. “Afghan aircrew instructors are pivotal to growing independent combat flying forces, ultimately leading to a self sustaining air force,” said Maj. Sam Kraemer, who... Read more
9-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Top Fly, based at Barcelona’s Sabadell Airport, have effectively ceased trading, a full stop to a situation that has been ongoing for over 8 months. On January 19th the company’s staff went on strike claiming the company had not paid them for four months. Flying effectively ceased on February 12th as part of this disagreement,... Read more
6-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the launch of the annual OGP Aviation Safety Advisors Training Programme. This new initiative will provide aviation safety advisors from the Oil & Gas with a high level technical overview of the AW139 helicopter, training and support infrastructure, with the first event planned for September 2011 in... Read more
6-May-2011Source: Mauna Loa Helicopters
Mauna Loa Helicopters, one of the country’s oldest and largest helicopter pilot training schools, has received authorization from the U.S. Department of Education to offer Federal Financial Aid to its students. Now a high school graduate can pay for their flight training at MLH with a federal loan just like they would pay for a... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: Helicop Aviation
Helicop Aviation is conducting an aptitude test for all those aspiring to be Helicopter Pilots on the 6th of May 2011 at Bangalore. Those achieving 95% and above would be sponsored to the pilot training schools in Hawaii or Philippians. Depending on the scores students would be eligible for up to 100% free scholarship. Eligibility... Read more
