11-May-2010Source: Abu Dhabi Aviation
Abu Dhabi Aviation, the largest commercial helicopter and fixed wing aircraft operator in the Middle East will provide the Saudi Red Crescent Authority with six helicopters which will serve as air ambulances based on an agreement signed at Abu Dhabi Aviation’s offices in the UAE’s capital. The agreement was signed by Nader Ahmed Al Hammadi,... Read more
11-May-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received FAA approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP . Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the... Read more
6-May-2010Source: Redcliffe and Bayside Herald
AN important tool in Australia’s border protection has returned to the Torres Strait with the latest in surveillance technology onboard after a three-month stop in Kippa-Ring.... Read more
6-May-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received both Transport Canada FAA approvals of their Aft Facing Seats (2×2) for Bell 214 B & 214 B1 helicopters. Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals were issued for the Bell 205/212/412 aircraft models. The DART Aft Facing 2×2 Place Seats are... Read more
5-May-2010
Fire-X Adds Cargo, Range, Payload Capabilities to Proven Fire Scout Architecture U.S. war fighters will be able to keep tabs on their enemies for longer periods of time, communicate more easily with their commanders, and deliver more cargo to more remote locations using the new Fire-X medium-range vertical unmanned aerial system (VUAS) unveiled today by... Read more
4-May-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. are offering customers substantially better hot-and-high performance from the Bell 407 through Supplemental Type Certificate No. SR095531RC-D, a previously announced STC now being offered to current operators and new customers at no cost to them. “This STC makes the 407 even more effective... Read more
4-May-2010Source: Great Slave Helicopters
Discovery Air Inc. is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Great Slave Helicopters (GSH), has extended its reach into South America through a one-year Master Service Agreement signed May 3 in support of ongoing oil and gas seismic exploration activity with South American Exploration LLC’s Peruvian operations. An initial high-utilization, through this Agreement is now... Read more
4-May-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that Span Air Pvt. Ltd. has signed an agreement to purchase its second 429 following a demonstration of the world’s newest helicopter. Headquartered in New Delhi, Span Air is a pioneer of private air charter services that operates the light, single-engine Bell 407 as well... Read more
3-May-2010Source: Zeenews
The US will purchase the two Bell 412 enhanced performance utility transport helicopters, valued at 24 million dollars, to support Pakistan’s counter-insurgency operations.... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Trinity Helicopters
Trinity Helicopters announced today the introduction of new, more effective firefighting technology to the North. Trinity’s new fleet of Bell 407 helicopters dedicated to aerial firefighting will use the Absolute Fire Solutions’ product line, including its FAST Bucket and FASTtrack event logger, to make its fire suppression operations more effective. The sale is the first... Read more
28-Apr-2010
The army is seeking two squadrons of utility helicopters, totalling 24 aircraft, and state-owned aircraft-maker IAe is putting forward the Bell 412EP.... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Defense News
RFI has been sent to Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, Kamov and Bell.... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: AVX
In addition to increased performance at a reduced cost, modeling has shown that the AVX configuration has the potential to reduce brownout conditions in the landing configuration. Preliminary studies were made of the downwash/sidewash flow fields of the OHâ€58D and the OH†58AVX, along with limited studies of particle transport in ground effect in representative... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Trinity Helicopters
YELLOWKNIFE, April. 26, 2010—They’ve only just begun operations, but Trinity Helicopters is already making a name for itself. RTL Robinson Enterprises Ltd. awarded Trinity the highly competitive contract to shuttle essential goods across the Mackenzie River during breakâ€up. “We see this as a huge vote of confidence in our company,†says Rob Carroll, President and... Read more
20-Apr-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (AIRM 35.50, +0.90, +2.60%) , the largest air medical transportation company in the world, recently delivered the first medically equipped Bell 429 helicopter to Mercy One, its hospital-based services customer in Des Moines, Iowa. Air Methods’ Products Division is the first in the world to design, engineer, manufacture, and certify a medical... Read more
20-Apr-2010Source: News.AT
The upgrade includes a renewal of the electronic devices on board and night vision and defensive ability. The transport helicopter will be used for disaster relief and for relief efforts abroad.... Read more
20-Apr-2010Source: Financial Express
Bangladesh’s leading conglomerate Square Group is going to launch commercial helicopter service within this month focusing chartered as well as emergency medical evacuation.... Read more
20-Apr-2010
Air-to-Air accident with military UH-1... Read more
15-Apr-2010Source: Bell
In addition to beginning work in March on the final lot of aircraft in the OH-58D Safety Enhancement Program (SEP), Bell Helicopter is also supporting the Army’s Kiowa Warrior program with crash damage repairs and a C-to-D cabin conversion build line. In March the Army awarded Bell a contract to modify the final 30 OH-58D... Read more
15-Apr-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the appointment of Robert T. Hastings, Jr., as senior vice president of communications. “Bob brings an extensive background in communications leadership, both in the military and in industry,†said Bell President and CEO John L. Garrison. “That vast experience, coupled with his aviation background, makes... Read more
14-Apr-2010Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Joint Air-To-Ground Missile (JAGM) team has successfully completed an extensive series of static, tower-based and captive-carry flight tests of its tri-mode seeker in a limited dirty battlefield/countermeasure rich environment at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The tests successfully validated the capability and technological maturity of the Lockheed Martin tri-mode seeker, a critical element... Read more
14-Apr-2010Source: Star-Telegram
AVX Aircraft, composed largely of ex-Bell employees, has proposed what it says is a low-cost way for the Army to upgrade its OH-58 fleet while significantly improving performance, safety and combat capability of the aircraft.... 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
14-Apr-2010Source: Flightglobal
Yulista Aviation has installed on an OH-58 a completely new instrument panel, featuring two glass cockpit displays from Sagem Avionics.... Read more
13-Apr-2010Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies, a leading provider of satellite based communication, tracking and onboard aircraft data systems, announced that their SkyNode® S100-001 satellite based tracking/messaging device has received Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate number “SH10-16†covering Bell Helicopter Textron models 206, 206A, 206A1, 206B, 206B1, 206L, 206L1, 206L3, 206L4 and 407. Also included in this new STC... Read more
11-Apr-2010Source: Primeiraedicao
Bell 407 and Eurocopter AS350 said to be the short list... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
The Antonov 225, the world’s largest aircraft, will transport the building, the Canadian Helicopters choppers, and a variety of smaller cargo to Kabul for the U.S. Armed Forces just as easily.... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
Accident referred to occurred 14-Aug-09 C-GTKE Bell B212 between Lillooet and Lytton, Canada – see HeliHub.com data page... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] hit the target in two tests featuring DAGR guided rockets launched from an airborne OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter. This is the fourth aircraft DAGR has fired from in the past year—prior platforms include the AH-64D Apache and the AH-6 Little Bird. Two DAGRs were launched from the OH-58D Kiowa in airborne... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Corydon Times
The helicopter and crew came to let hospital staff and others get a look at the new helicopter. After three years of planning and development, Mercy Medical Center Des Moines took delivery of the $5.3 million Bell 429 on March 24.... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Helifab has received Brazilian approval of their Baggage Door Actuator for the 212 / 412 / 412EP models of aircraft. FAA approval has been previously received. The actuator holds the baggage door open to facilitate loading and unloading. This installation replaces a brass chain... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Frasca
Frasca International has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 7 qualification on its 206B Flight Training Device (FTD) installed at FlightSafety International’s (FSI) Learning Center in Lafayette, LA. This is the highest level of qualification for Flight Training Devices and only the second FTD qualified to the Level 7 standard, the first being Frasca’s AS350... Read more
5-Apr-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services’ announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval or their new Cable Cutters Kits for Bell 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, L-4 helicopters. FAA approval has been previously received. Transport Canada approval is pending. The Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Justice News Flash
This refers to the accident of Bell 206 N5016U – see HeliHub.com accident page here... Read more
24-Mar-2010Source: Bell
FORT WORTH, Texas (March 24, 2010) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the appointment of Larry D. Roberts as senior vice president, Commercial Business, responsible for the sales, marketing and program development of Bell’s line of proven, reliable, commercial helicopters. “Larry is a dynamic leader with unparalleled expertise in the... Read more
24-Mar-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
DECATUR, TX, MARCH 23, 2010: United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) was awarded a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR09567RC for their Lead Acid Battery Maintainer on March 22, 2010. The STC is for the Bell 407. Weighing less than 5 pounds, the maintainer increases battery life and can be left on without harming the battery. It... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Uruguay al Dia
Next Monday, the Air Force will deploy two twin-engine Bell 212 helicopters to meet humanitarian missions in Bukavu airport in the Republic of Congo.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: KVIA ABC7
Texas deploys military OH-58 Kiowa and UH-72 Lakota helicopters to the area between El Paso and Brownsville as part of the first phase of the state’s spillover violence contingency plan.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc, (ADI) has been awarded the first ever STC approval by the FAA for the installation of a Night Vision Lighting System in a Bell 429. The HEMS aircraft, owned and operated by Air Methods Corporation, was outfitted with NVG compatible lighting to provide safety enhancements for night flight operations. For ADI, located... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Dedalo
Two Agusta-Bell AB.212 helicopters of 21 ° Gruppo of the 9th Wing of the Air Force returned yesterday from Afghanistan to Italy in a USAF C-17... Read more
20-Mar-2010Source: SkyBooks
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, is offering free fleet trial subscriptions to their SkyBOOKS Electronic Record Keeping Program. Bell Helicopter owners and mixed fleet owner/operators that qualify for this limited-time offer will receive: Flight Operations & Pilot Currency Tracking Maintenance Tracking & Reporting Inventory Management with... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: Ahlers Aerospace
Ahlers Aerospace has recently been awarded a contract by Omniflight Corporation to install night vision cabin conversions to an additional six of their Bell 206 air medical helicopters. The installations will be accomplished at their facility in Newnan, Georgia, during March of this year. To date, Ahlers has performed more than thirty additional conversions on... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: US Embassy in Islamabad
Pakistan has procured 13 AH-1F Cobras from the United States for use as spare parts for its helicopter fleet.  The helicopters will be shipped from a U.S. facility in Alabama later this year. The 13 aircraft are part of a larger 2007 transaction under which Pakistan also procured and refurbished 12 AH-1F Cobras for its... Read more
16-Mar-2010Source: BizAvNews
They are accused of smuggling in 2005 on the territory of Russia from Canada, three helicopters, Bell 407 and Robinson R-44. For businessman was also charged with evading payment of customs duties and the legalization of smuggled property.... Read more
11-Mar-2010Source: Imperium
Imperium, Inc., the sole developer and manufacturer of ultrasound imaging cameras for Non-Destructive Inspection (“NDI”) announced today the company’s Acoustocam i600, the world’s only handheld portable camera device, has been selected by Bell Helicopter as part of their joint program with the FAA to develop inspection technology and techniques to address maintenance concerns due to... Read more
10-Mar-2010Source: Bell
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Mar. 9, 2010) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to modify the final 30 OH-58D aircraft under the Kiowa Warrior Safety Enhancement Program (SEP). These 30 aircraft will form Lot 13 of the Kiowa Warrior SEP... Read more
3-Mar-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
URS completed the 407 with a Garmin Comm/Nav/GPS GNS530AW , SL-40 Comm 2, GTX-330 transponder and GMA347H Audio Control. Also installed are the Honeywell KR87 ADF and KCS55A HSI Compass System, TransCal Blind Encoder, Mid-Continent Turn & Bank and ADI with battery back-up. The airframe was modified with a Paravion door opener kit; AAI preflight... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: Avior
Laval, Quebec, March 1st, 2010: Avior Integrated Products Inc. today signed a US$35 million, multi-year contract with Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd. in Mirabel to supply structural assemblies for the new 429 Helicopter. Avior will manufacture the engine cowl structure, which includes multiple light-weight hybrid assemblies using advanced composite materials and aluminum. The composite work... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: Mainichi Daily News
The environmental assessment of the area around Camp Schwab, Okinawa may need to restart after officials hinted MV-22 Osprey could be deployed to the new base.... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
The new Bell 407 was completed with the newly certified Aspen EFD-1000 Electronic Flight Display, the Garmin GPS/NAV/COMM, Transponder, Blind Encoder and the Garmin GPSMAP 696 and GMA347H audio, the second COMM is the Honeywell KY196A. The Avidyne TCAD TAS610 is also installed. The airframe is equipped with the Air Comm air conditioning and heater/defroster,... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: WSYR
Mercy Flight Central, Inc. filed the suit in Federal Court two years ago, alleging that Air-1 was providing competing services without proper certification.... Read more
28-Feb-2010Source: Aviatrix
Aviatrix, Inc. of Sherwood, Oregon recently acquired Erickson Air-Crane’s Bell inventory to add to the 250,000 items that they represent. Aviatrix is a world-class aerospace parts supplier with a foundation built on customer service and quality. Aviatrix offers years of experience in the aerospace industry and is nationally recognized for supplying critical parts in a... Read more
27-Feb-2010Source: Dothan Eagle
Company officials said workers spent about a year converting a former U.S. Army UH-1 Huey airframe into a Bell Huey II for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection... Read more
27-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the acquisition of Aviation Service, a world-class provider of modifications and upgrades, avionics and special mission packages, based in Prague, Czech Republic with annual revenues of about $14 million. “Bell is committed to meeting the needs of our European customers; this acquisition allows us to... Read more
25-Feb-2010Source: http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/iran-counterfeiting-bells-helicopters/
Iran appears determined to not only maintain its enormous fleet of hundreds of Bell helicopters in the wake of the ongoing U.S. arms embargo against it, but also to make indigenous and unauthorized copies of them.... Read more
25-Feb-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited announced that it completed a supplemental type certificate (STC) on a B214ST for Evergreen Helicopters. The STC was the first of its kind in the industry for the B214ST. “This modification was a high-level NVG conversion and modernization,†said Bruce Currier, vice president of avionics for Evergreen Helicopters. “ASU is a flexible... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Virginian Pilot
The Virginia Beach Police operate a Bell 407 which has recently gone through a major equipment upgrade program... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Flightglobal
Cobham is confident the new low-cost autopilot product will eventually become available for several light helicopter models.... Read more
