13-Sep-2010Source: White Mountain Independent
Native Air already has a contract with the hospital and has a helicopter stationed at the Springerville airport.... Read more
13-Sep-2010Source: Phoenix Heliparts
In response to the unexpected revocation of its repair station certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Phoenix Heliparts’ began the formal appeal of the agency’s actions to the National Transportation Safety Board. As the appeal process unfolds, Phoenix will continue operations under its employees’ individual part 65 mechanic certificates. Phoenix Heliparts president, Tina Cannon,... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: FAA
LOS ANGELES — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the air agency certificate of Phoenix Heliparts, Inc., (PHI) of Mesa, Ariz., for allegedly performing improper repairs and deliberately falsifying maintenance records. PHI must surrender its certificate to the FAA, as required under the terms of the emergency revocation. The FAA alleges that PHI mechanics... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: CAE
CAE announced that the first CAE 3000 Series helicopter mission simulator, a Eurocopter AS350 B2 model located in Phoenix, Arizona, has been qualified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Level 7 flight training device credits. “This new CAE simulation capability offers the most immersive, mission-focused experience ever for the civil helicopter market in... Read more
7-Aug-2010Source: Orange County Register
The Boeing Co. will close its A160 unmanned helicopter facility in Irvine by the end of 2011 and transfer the work to Mesa, Ariz.... Read more
20-Jul-2010Source: Romiley
Christopher Jermaine Jones (DOB 6/5/87) pled guilty today to 35 counts of aggravated assault, vehicular theft, unlawful flight, leaving the scene of an accident, endangerment, criminal trespass, and criminal damage. The charges stem from a July 2007 incident in which Jones stole two vehicles and fled police, ultimately resulting in a high-speed chase. Jones was... Read more
13-Jul-2010Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at the 2010 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Annual Conference and Exposition in Tucson, Arizona from July 14-17. Stop by booth 2010 and meet HAI Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary, Ed DiCampli; Director of Membership, Annette Duplinsky; and Advertising & Exhibit Sales Assistant, Maggie DeCampo.... Read more
8-Jun-2010Source: Total Support Group
Heli-Mart Inc. has increased its $14 million inventory to over $23 million, encompassing MD 500 helicopter major components and parts and placing it among the largest holders of MD 500 inventories in the world. In addition, Phoenix Heliparts, a member of the recently-formed Total Support Group, is an FAA 145 certified repair station, and has... Read more
8-Jun-2010Source: Aeromaritime
Aeromaritime America, Inc, AAI, a Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC), located in Mesa, Arizona at Falcon Field is proud to announce the opening of its expanded facility. The 10,000 square foot addition will contain 19 work stations, the latest “green technology†cleaning and NDT sections, “clean rooms†for bearing inspection and the... Read more
31-May-2010Source: Maverick Helicopters
Maverick Helicopter officials have announced the addition of two new tours to the company’s schedule, the Skywalk Odyssey and Silver Cloud Sunset excursions. Both new sightseeing expeditions depart from the company’s Las Vegas Strip location, 6075 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and both offer unique views of Southern Nevada, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. For the... Read more
28-May-2010Source: TourGuy.com
The “Toast the Spirits of the Grand Canyon†helicopter tour has become the number one seller at TourGuy.com, a new tour and travel source for adventure and ecotourism tours launched during National Travel And Tourism Week. The Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour takes up to six passengers from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon for a... Read more
24-May-2010Source: Arizona Republic
In a May 20 letter, released by Brewer’s office on Friday, the governor asks the federal government to reallocate some of the nation’s network of OH-58 Kiowa helicopters to Arizona for use in border missions. Click on the “Arizona Republic” link for the press story, or here for the full 18-page pack sent by the... Read more
19-May-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that its American Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Flight Training Device has been certified for Night Vision Goggle training. The FAA Level 7 qualified Flight Training Device is located at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona. “The addition of Night Vision Google training capabilities to our American Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Flight Training... Read more
17-May-2010Source: Arizona Republic
The American Helicopter Society International honored an aerospace engineer from Boeing Co. in Mesa with the industry’s version of the Oscar for his leadership and innovation to improve vertical flight... Read more
14-May-2010Source: Seattle Times
A helicopter crash that killed five people north of Phoenix in February was caused by a rotor blade that came apart in midair, according to a lawsuit filed by the pilot’s family. The accident aircraft was N127TS – see HeliHub safety data page... Read more
6-May-2010
The guest speaker will be Frank Robinson, president and founder of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC). Robinson began his career in 1957 at Cessna Aircraft Company working on the CH-1 Skyhook four-place helicopter.... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Arizona Republic
The East Valley’s aerospace industry got a boost Thursday with Boeing Co.’s announcement that production of its unmanned A160T Hummingbird helicopter has been moved to Mesa.... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: Angel MedFlight
Angel MedFlight is excited to be a part of The Challenge Air for Kids & Friends Phoenix, AZ Fly Day on Saturday, April 24th. This amazing event allows children with special needs to take a brief flight over Phoenix. For many of the children, this will be their first flight ever. Each year local volunteers and... Read more
25-Mar-2010Source: UPI
Phoenix police arrested a teenager for allegedly pointing a laser beam at a police helicopter, authorities said. The 14-year-old boy apparently admitted involvement after being arrested.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Arizona Daily Star
Seven air ambulance companies have agreed to make changes in how pilots communicate with each other as they approach a Flagstaff hospital. The changes come as a result of the June 2008 mid-air collision of two medical helicopters that killed seven over the skies of Flagstaff.... Read more
12-Mar-2010Source: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a contract to support the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (TADS/PNVS) and Modernized TADS/PNVS (M-TADS/PNVS) systems on the AH-64 Apache helicopter at the Arizona Support Center (ASC). The contract has a potential value of $36.8 million for the next three years. Located in Gilbert, AZ, the... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces a new level of service and customer support in its Mesa, Arizona based Factory Service Center. To meet the increasing needs of customers to revitalize existing aircraft, MD Helicopters has committed new resources to the following highly popular and successful programs: MD 500E to MD 530F Conversions MD 900 to... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: Maverick Helicopters
The severe snow storms of the past weeks have hit Northern Arizona so hard that travel within the rural areas of the Cameron Chapter of the Navajo Nation have been near impossible. Because of these incredible circumstances, Maverick Helicopters has delivered much-needed food and supplies to residents not able to maneuver through the snow-packed roads.... Read more
20-Jan-2010Source: BizBash
Papillon Airways recently eliminated all of its existing packages in favor of simplified and lower-priced group booking by helicopter, airplane, or bus.... Read more
22-Dec-2009Source: KGUN
On December 15th, 2009, at about 6:18 a.m., the DPS Air Rescue Helicopter stationed out of Kingman, Ariz., responded to a medical emergency involving a woman in active labor.... Read more
16-Dec-2009
Possibility that this was N407MJ not N407MH... Read more
9-Dec-2009Source: KPHO
The Arizona Department Of Public Safety arrested a man who it said pointed a handheld laser at a police helicopter involved in a robbery pursuit.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: American Eurocopter
Members of the Phoenix Police Air Support Unit were at the American Eurocopter Delivery Center in Grand Prairie to pick up another AS350B3 “AStar†helicopter. It is the fourth AS350 for the unit and it will join a diverse fleet covering the Phoenix area.... Read more
20-Oct-2009Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca USA has taken a new approach to servicing its customers by giving them what they want, more choices. We are proud to announce the first four Service Centers in our Network marking the beginning of many Turbomeca approved Service Centers to come.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: AZ Central
With prices for new helicopters too expensive, particularly given the city’s fiscal constraints, the City Council this week approved purchase of a 1998 model MD500E, a general purpose utility and executive transport helicopter that has been widely popular with law enforcement agencies.... Read more
2-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
As a certificated FAA FAR Part 145 Repair Station and in compliance with the requirements of Turbomeca, Westcor Aviation has earned the endorsement of Turbomeca to provide Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance and repair, whether scheduled, unscheduled or A.O.G to the Arriel and Arrius engine family.... Read more
1-Oct-2009Source: Omniflight
Native Air announced that it has aligned with Payson, Ariz.-based Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund as part of its Flight for a Cause fundraising program, whereby the company supports local charities, affiliates and organizations within the communities it serves.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
PARKER, Ariz. … September 24, 2009 … Native Air, a division of one of the nation’s leading air medical services provider, Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., announced today that it has opened a new air medical services base in Parker, Ariz. , introducing its transport capabilities to the local community. The base, located at Parker Indian Hospital,... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: The Spectrum
Vandals smashed the lights at the Beaver Dam-Littlefield Fire Department helicopter landing pad earlier this week, leaving Chief Jeff Hunt wondering not just who, but also why.... Read more
11-Sep-2009Source: AIN
After debating Grand Canyon air-tour noise for eight years, the Grand Canyon Working Group (GCWG) has left the issue to the National Park Service (NPS), which often supports environmentalist positions.... Read more
28-Aug-2009Source: Vertical
On Aug. 17, 2009, the Arizona Department of Health Services State Trauma Advisory Board (STAB) met to consider helicopter emergency medical services safety issues and possible remediation practices.... Read more
27-Aug-2009
27-Aug-09 N705LV Eurocopter AS350 Grand Canyon West, US-Arizona... Read more
24-Aug-2009Source: RotorNews
Frasca International is proud to announce it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 7 qualification on its AS 350 B2 Flight Training Device (FTD) installed at FlightSafety’s Helicopter Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona.... Read more
20-Aug-2009Source: East Valley Tribune
A Mesa startup company won a multimillion-dollar, 10-year contract to supply aluminum and magnesium castings for transmissions and other parts that will go into helicopters made by Sikorsky Aircraft Co.... Read more
28-Jul-2009Source: Omniflight
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28-Jul-2009Source: KPHO
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22-Jul-2009Source: Rotorhub
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21-Jul-2009
21-Jul-09 N747ER Robinson R22 Prescott Valley, US-Arizona... Read more
11-Jun-2009
11-Jun-09 N149SH Robinson R22 Hot Springs, US-Arizona... Read more
4-Jun-2009
4-Jun-09 N6641D MD Helicopters OH-6 Benson, US-Arizona... Read more
27-May-2009
27-May-09 N197CB Eurocopter EC120 Yuma, US-Arizona... Read more
22-May-2009
22-May-09 N147MD Canadian Home Rotors Safari Black Canyon City, US-Arizona... Read more
11-May-2009Source: NTSB
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3-May-2009
3-May-09 N441CB Robinson R44 Cottonwood, US-Arizona... Read more
18-Apr-2009Source: Yuma Sun
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16-Apr-2009
16-Apr-09 N Rotorway 162F Chandler, US-Arizona... Read more
14-Apr-2009Source: East Valley Tribune
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1-Apr-2009Source: Vertical
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30-Mar-2009
30-Mar-09 N74815 Robinson R22 Chandler, US-Arizona... Read more
15-Mar-2009
15-Mar-09 N157SH Robinson R22 Douglas, US-Arizona... Read more
10-Mar-2009Source: Arizona Republic
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3-Mar-2009
3-Mar-09 N197AE Eurocopter AS350B2 Grand Canyon West, US-Arizona... Read more
25-Feb-2009Source: Arizona Republic
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22-Feb-2009Source: Honeywell
Honeywell’s Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) has been selected for the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters fleet, making the tour operator the first at the scenic park to use a TCAS safety system.... Read more
22-Feb-2009
22-Feb-09 N353P Eurocopter AS350 Cave Creek, US-Arizona... Read more
2-Feb-2009Source: Eastern Arizona Courier
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28-Jan-2009Source: NTSB
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