14-Sep-2012Source: The Republic
A Maui pilot must make amends for illegally flying axis deer to the Big Island by providing a group trying to eradicate the invasive species there with 500 hours of helicopter flight time (see full story)... Read more
3-Sep-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Gunnery Sgt. John Militello of the Marine Aviation Training System Site tests the state-of-the-art CH-53E enhanced aircrew externals trainer located at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Naval Aviation Training Systems program office (PMA-205) announced the simulator “ready for training†Aug. 24. The device was designed, developed and employed by PMA-205, along with Manned Flight... Read more
1-Aug-2012Source: US DoD
Croman Corp.*, White City, Ore., is being awarded a $25,862,717 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for airlift and recovery functions in support of all Hawaiian military ranges. In addition, this contract provides utility/transport missions to carry passengers/cargo and range clearing operations in the Hawaiian operating area. Work will be performed in Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, and is... Read more
30-Jul-2012Source: Big Island News
A helicopter tour company is continuing with the environmental approval process in order to land in the Royal Gardens subdivision – or what’s left of it – when conducting lava tours. (see full story)... Read more
17-Jul-2012
Rotor blades struck trees on take-off, landed on beach without further incident... Read more
26-Jun-2012
A blessing and dedication was held Thursday at the Lihu‘e Airport Heliport, officiated by Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira of Ke Akua Mana Church. (see full story) The company’s website has a great page on its history – from which the following early photo comes – Jack Harter on the left in this shot standing next to... Read more
14-Jun-2012Source: US DoD
Evergreen Helicopter, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., was awarded an $8,062,582 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the helicopter services and support to perform air medical evacuations, fire suppression services, and other missions for the U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii Department of Defense Property, and operational training areas on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii. Work will... Read more
20-May-2012Source: US Marine Corps
The color guard and headquarters staff of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 render honor while the national anthem plays during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 10, 2012. The commanding officer of HMH-363, Lt. Col. Mark Revor, flew his squadron’s battle colors before casing them for... Read more
15-May-2012Source: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the largest and most successful aerial tour company in Hawaii, has installed a solar power system on the roofs of its two Operations Center buildings at the Maui Heliport. The Blue Hawaiian array consists of 432 panels providing 102 kw of power, which handles, on average, 90 percent of Blue Hawaiian’s electrical... Read more
7-May-2012Source: US Army
The Hawaii Army National Guard today dedicated its two new UH-72A Lakota helicopters at the Guard’s Aviation Support Facility No. 2 in Hilo. The Lakota helicopters have replaced the older model OH-58 Kiowa helicopters. The Lakota is the Army’s most modern Light Utility Helicopter. Hawaii is one of the first states to receive the new... Read more
2-May-2012
Came down on training flight. Instructor and student both reported injured and to hospital... Read more
16-Apr-2012
A pilot who flies Kauai County’s helicopter for rescue and training missions has been indicted on drug charges. See full story... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: American Eurocopter
At the Heli-Expo launch of Eurocopter’s new EC130 T2 helicopter, American Eurocopter announced today that Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has ordered 20 of the updated EC130 model that has made a name for itself in the United States in a variety of industries, particularly the aerial tour industry. The agreement with Blue Hawaiian includes 10 firm... Read more
21-Dec-2011
Precautionary landing made on road, no injuries, no damage... Read more
7-Dec-2011
Substantial damage in field landing while practicing autorotations... Read more
18-Nov-2011Source: NTSB
This is the text from the Preliminary Report. By its very nature, the details are subject to change and should not be relied upon. The Final Report for this incident will be issued in due course:- On November 10, 2011, about 1214 Hawaiian standard time, a Eurocopter EC 130 B4, N11QV, collided with mountainous terrain... Read more
14-Nov-2011
Precautionary landing due electrical problem. AS350 or EC130... Read more
13-Nov-2011Source: US Marine Corps
As the sun began to set behind the Ko’olau Mountains, pilots and crewmembers of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 witnessed its future — a CH-53E Super Stallion flying at Landing Zone Westfield, Nov. 7. The Super Stallions were sent to Marine Corps Base Hawaii from Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, New... Read more
11-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Successful sightseeing operator Blue Hawaiian Helicopters suffered a fatal accident on the island of Molokai on Thursday. Having taken off from Kahului on Maui island, the 45 minute tour. Molokai is a mostly rural island with about 7,000 resident population. The tourists, two male and two female, were from Pennsylvania and Ontario according to local... Read more
10-Nov-2011
Crashed into a mountainside on a sightseeing tour. All 5 POB perished, including pilot Nathan Cline and Pennsylvania residents Michael and Nicole Abel who were only married five days earlier. The other two were later named as Stuart Roberston and Eva Birgitta Wannersjo from Ontario, Canada... 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
10-Oct-2011Source: Maui News
Formerly, patients were flown to a War Memorial Complex field on Kanaloa Avenue where they were transferred from the helicopter to an awaiting ambulance. Now, patients will be flown directly to the helipad, where they’ll be transferred to a motorized patient cart for transport to the hospital’s emergency room. (full story)... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: US Marine Corps
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Kaneohe Bay – Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 “Pegasus†welcomed the new arrival of two CH-53E Super Stallions at Hanger 102 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Sept. 7. Two more Super Stallions will join the other arrivals Sept. 10 marking the first four of 12 Super Stallions replacing the... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Star Advertiser
Metal fatigue probably caused a left rear landing skid strut to collapse on a helicopter operated by K&S Helicopters Inc. at the Turtle Bay Resort Heliport in 2009, according to a National Transportation Safety Board investigation. HeliHub.com accident report page at 20-Nov-09 N551CR MD Helicopters MD369E Oahu, US-Hawaii... 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
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
15-Apr-2011Source: Hawaii News Now
Sunshine helicopters fly around Maui up to 20 times a day. It’s one of Hawaii’s busiest helicopter tour companies. Recently, the FAA picked Sunshine to take part in a landmark program called “safety management system” or SMS.... Read more
12-Apr-2011Source: US Coast Guard
HONOLULU – Coast Guard aircrews at Air Station Barbers Point received the second of four new multi-mission helicopters Saturday. The MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, closely resembling an HH-65 Dolphin, includes a multitude of new equipment to further enhance mission capabilities. The new aircraft are replacing the four Dolphins currently in service at the air station. The... Read more
4-Apr-2011
Precautionary landing in cane field... Read more
29-Mar-2011
One fatality, two critical, one serious aboard USMC H-53 helicopter which came down in the sea two miles off Kaneohe Air Station. USCG and Honolulu Fire Dept helicopters attending. Fatality later named as Cpl. Jonathan D. Faircloth, 22, of Mechanicsburg, PA. Others on board were pilot Maj. Clinton J. Collins, co-pilot Capt. Kevin F. Hayles,... Read more
15-Mar-2011Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, has completed the delivery of a new MD 530F to the Kauai Fire Department. The delivery of the MD 530F marks an important milestone in the history of the Kauai Fire Department, as it is the first aircraft they have owned. Prior to... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: Vanderbilt LifeFlight
Ambulance services that come to Nashville hospitals from outlying counties often have to return home leaving valuable equipment behind that is still being used to stabilize patients. Spine boards, straps and head immobilization devices are just some of the thousands of pieces of equipment left at Nashville area emergency departments. Getting this equipment back is... Read more
7-Feb-2011
Emergency landing made in school field after warning light illuminated. No damage. Crew turned situation into educational opportunity for the school children.... Read more
2-Feb-2011Source: US Army
WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii – The U.S. Army‟s 25th Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) and U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii are reviewing the aviation training plan in response to comments, received from the Big Island community, on the proposed use of several landing zones on the slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Issues arose... Read more
27-Jan-2011Source: Maui Weekly
Maui Memorial Medical Center’s $3 million helipad is behind schedule for completion. The new estimated completion date is sometime in March, according to hospital officials... Read more
21-Jan-2011Source: Mauna Loa Helicopters
Mauna Loa Helicopters, one of the country’s oldest and largest helicopter training programs, has received authorization from the Department of Homeland Security to issue I-20 applications for F-1 visas to international students enrolling in the Professional Pilot Program. “The ability to sponsor students on the F-1 visa program is a huge advantage for our international... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Pacific Aviation Museum
Marine Corps Base Hawaii pilots CDR Brian Gebo and Lt. Brian Roberts brought a Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk helicopter in for its final landing at its new home at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, this morning, Tuesday, November 16, at 11am. “This fly-in was very exciting for us. It’s an acquisition for the Museum through a... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: KHON
Despite low tourism numbers and the weakened economy Blue Hawaiian Helicopters opted to invest $10 million in the company by upgrading their fleet... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: AFS
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, makes Paradise Helicopters, a leading provider of island tours, excursion flights, interisland travel and charter services in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, more efficient with Inlet Barrier Filters (IBF). “We installed our first Donaldson... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: US Marine Corps
The Department of the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the basing and operation of MV-22 tiltrotor Osprey aircraft and H-1 Cobra and Huey attack helicopters in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force elements stationed in Hawai’i. Because the squadrons would train on land owned or controlled by the... Read more
29-Jul-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, July 28, 2010… On June 29, MD Helicopters delivered a brand new MD 500E to the Hawaii County Fire Department. The Department covers 4000 square miles and operates approximately 300 missions a year, with half fire and half rescue. The unit flies 1000 hours a year. The new MD 500E will replace an... Read more
9-Jun-2010Source: NightFlight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts (NFC) traveled to Hawaii earlier this month to provide night vision goggle training to Mauna Loa Helicopters (MLH). With locations on three of the Hawaiian Islands, Mauna Loa Helicopters is an FAA-Approved Part 141 helicopter flight school. In addition, the school boasts ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) being one... Read more
1-May-2010Source: Maui News
Maui County Council’s Budget and Finance Committee agreed to a budget of about $735,000 for the helicopter, about $90,000 less than the Maui Fire Department had requested... Read more
14-Apr-2010Source: Maui News
Forced to make difficult budget decisions due to a dramatic drop in tax revenue collections, Mayor Charmaine Tavares has proposed to eliminate Maui County’s only helicopter ambulance service... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Skybooks
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has been selected as the online electronic record-keeping program by Paradise Helicopters. Paradise Helicopters, a Hawaiian air tour and utility services provider with a record of over 10 years of industry excellence, recently completed a SkyBOOKS 90-day free trial offering for... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Honolulu Advertiser
A Kahului-based tour helicopter company has filed for bankruptcy weeks after a lender repossessed one of its aircraft and got a court order to take back another.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Star Bulletin
The airport’s existing cargo facility is destined to be used as a heliport.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Kauai World
It may be a more dangerous time to be injured or lost in the woods on Kaua‘i, and brush fires may burn longer and stronger than they otherwise might. A helicopter pilot ready, willing, able and certified to do certain types of rescues and fire suppression may be over 90 miles and several hours away... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the largest and most successful aerial tour company in Hawaii, has been voted “Best Air Tour†for the third straight year by the readers of The Maui News. The award-winning newspaper’s “Best of Maui†poll recognizes its readers’ choices for the island’s top restaurants, activites, resorts, golf courses, and clubs.... Read more
10-Sep-2009Source: Kauai World
The plan allows Safari Helicopters to land on a ridge above Olokele Canyon, allow visitors to stroll through an endangered-plant reserve, and use a portion of the proceeds to fund soil-erosion and the endangered-species work.... Read more
1-Jul-2009Source: Vertical
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22-Jun-2009Source: KITV
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27-May-2009
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22-May-2009Source: San Francisco Chronicle
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11-Apr-2009Source: Honolulu Advertiser
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7-Apr-2009Source: Acutrack
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23-Feb-2009
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22-Feb-2009Source: American Eurocopter
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