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X2 demo pilot named “Aviator of the Year”

X2 demo pilot named “Aviator of the Year”

13-Nov-2011

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Flightglobal Magazine has named Sikorsky Aircraft’s X2 Technologyâ„¢ Demonstrator Pilot Kevin Bredenbeck its “Aviator of the Year.” Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) Bredenbeck, who also is Sikorsky’s Director of Flight Operations, accepted the award at the Flightglobal Achievement Awards VIP reception, held at the Al Badia... Read more

Helicopter Seychelles takes to the skies again

Helicopter Seychelles takes to the skies again

12-Nov-2011Source: Helicopter Seychelles

Cheers and rejoicing erupted among Helicopter Seychelles staff tonight as the company received approval to resume full commercial passenger flights. The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority has awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the operator following a lengthy and complex application process. Passenger flights will begin on Sunday.  The company will offer day and night-time... Read more

FAA convenes forum to manage aircraft diversions

FAA convenes forum to manage aircraft diversions

12-Nov-2011Source: FAA

In preparation for the upcoming winter storm season, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt are convening a Forum on Wednesday, November 30 to find better ways to manage aircraft diversions. Participants in the forum will review a series of proposed steps to improve travel for passengers who are diverted from their... Read more

Bell showcases civil and military products in Dubai

Bell showcases civil and military products in Dubai

12-Nov-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will showcase the Bell 429, Bell 407AH as well as the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor during the 2011 Dubai Airshow. This marks the first time the V-22 and Bell 407AH will be on public display in the Middle East. “Bell Helicopter will have three of its game-changing... Read more

Robinson hold ceremony for 10,000th helicopter

Robinson hold ceremony for 10,000th helicopter

12-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson Helicopter Co held a ceremony on Thursday 10th November for local press and dignitaries to celebrate the production of the 10,000th helicopter at their Torrance factory.  A press release is reportedly forthcoming.  Until then, these are the pertinent points gleaned from local press reports Employment is increasing, with 200 new jobs in 2011 taking... Read more

NTSB announce draft agenda for Public Aircraft Safety Forum

NTSB announce draft agenda for Public Aircraft Safety Forum

12-Nov-2011Source: NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today announced the preliminary agenda for a two-day Public Aircraft Oversight Safety Forum which will begin at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 and continue through Thursday, December 1st. NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman will chair the forum and all five Board Members will participate. The forum is open... Read more

Hampson Aerospace launches new website

Hampson Aerospace launches new website

12-Nov-2011Source: Hampson Aerospace

Hampson Aerospace (Hampson), an international aerospace group, has just launched its new website at www.hampsongroup.com. The new site highlights Hampson’s capabilities and its ability to offer a complete solution to customers with detailed information on each Hampson division, the latest news, press releases, financial reports, and much more. “The new website has been designed to... Read more

NGRAIN names new CEO

NGRAIN names new CEO

12-Nov-2011Source: NGRAIN

NGRAIN®, the leading provider of interactive 3D simulation software and solutions for maintenance training and support, today announced that Gabe Batstone has been appointed as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Gabe will lead the company in its commitment to deliver innovative equipment maintenance training and support solutions that exceed customer expectations, drive industry... Read more

HAL hands over dividend cheque

HAL hands over dividend cheque

12-Nov-2011Source: HAL

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over a final dividend cheque for Rs. 123.17 crores for the year 2010-11 to the government. This is in addition to the interim dividend of Rs. 299.95 crores paid in February 2011, and the total dividend for the year works out to Rs. 423.12 crores (351.13 per cent... Read more

NZ: Southern Lakes Helicopters has eight week R66 trial

NZ: Southern Lakes Helicopters has eight week R66 trial

12-Nov-2011Source: Southland Times

Lloyd Matheson, from Southern Lakes Helicopters, said the new Robinson R66 helicopter the company had on lease was more efficient and bigger than its existing Robinson R44.  A decision on whether to buy an R66 model was likely to be made after that, Mr Matheson said.  (see full story)... Read more

Firing of Bell executive was legal, judge rules

Firing of Bell executive was legal, judge rules

12-Nov-2011Source: Star-Telegram

Judge ruled that Michael Prieto and his lawyer Hal Gillespie failed to prove that he was fired for investigating whether Bell was overcharging the U.S. government on military contracts. (See full story)... Read more

Orange County Sheriff’s Dept investigates helicopter misuse

Orange County Sheriff’s Dept investigates helicopter misuse

12-Nov-2011Source: Orange County Register

The investigation, confirmed by sheriff’s spokesman John McDonald, was sparked by a typed letter that alleges the helicopter supervisor flew his girlfriend around Orange County. (see full story)... Read more

FAA/EASA certify Dart skidtube wearplates for Bell 206L/407

FAA/EASA certify Dart skidtube wearplates for Bell 206L/407

11-Nov-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval of DART Aerospace Ltd’s (DAS) stainless steel Run-on Landing Wearplates for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 Standard Skidtubes and Float Skidtubes. DART Aerospace’s Ltd. (DAS) traditional wearplates and wearpads are designed for durability under normal wear conditions. However, training and run-on landings... Read more

Bristow Group announces quarterly dividend

Bristow Group announces quarterly dividend

11-Nov-2011Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock issued and outstanding at the close of business on November 18, 2011 (the “Record Date”). The dividend will be payable on December 12, 2011 to stockholders... Read more

Algeria to sell VVIP Eurocopter EC225s

Algeria to sell VVIP Eurocopter EC225s

11-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Republic of Algeria is selling its pair of VVIP Eurocopter EC225LP helicopters.  Sales company Helipartner is marketing the pair on their website.  Built in 2003 and 2004, the two helicopters have flown less than 1,200 hours between them, so they average just 80 hours a year each.  The two aircraft are listed with their... Read more

HAI pays tribute to America’s military helicopter pilots

HAI pays tribute to America’s military helicopter pilots

11-Nov-2011Source: HAI

On this Veterans Day, the Helicopter Association International pauses to extend its thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have piloted helicopters and other rotorcraft in service of their country. From the earliest combat rescue missions late in World War II, through the Korean and Vietnam Wars when basic military helicopter doctrine was... Read more

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters EC130 crashes killing five

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters EC130 crashes killing five

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

Youngcopter’s NEO takes to the air

Youngcopter’s NEO takes to the air

11-Nov-2011Source: Youngcopter

On October 31, 2011, NEO left the ground taking off to its first test flight at Mainz Airfield, Germany. After more than ten years of development a dream became reality. With this first flight we have reached the most significant milestone and our NEO project is now entering a new phase. Watch our first flight... Read more

Register Update – Norway – October 2011

Register Update – Norway – October 2011

11-Nov-2011Source: 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

Garmin bids farewell to the “430/530”

Garmin bids farewell to the “430/530”

11-Nov-2011Source: Garmin

Since their introduction in 1998, the Garmin GNS series GPS/NAV/COM products have been widely accepted, with over 100,000 of them flying the skies today. But 13 years later, the time has come to bid farewell. Due to decreased demand and limited parts availability, we announced this week that Garmin will soon stop accepting orders for... Read more

Russian Helicopters reports first-half figures

Russian Helicopters reports first-half figures

11-Nov-2011Source: Russian Helicopters

According to 1H2011 consolidated audited financial results Russian Helicopters’ revenue reached 42,4 billion Rubles [$1.39B at today’s prices]. The Company first time publishing its half year financial audited IFRS results. Operational profit amounted to 17,3 billion Rubles [$567M]. The net profit of the Company almost reached 2,8 billion Rubles [$92M]. And the EBITDA equaled to... Read more

Paravion’s Emergency Compact Ground Handling Wheels

Paravion’s Emergency Compact Ground Handling Wheels

11-Nov-2011Source: Paravion Technology

Paravion Technology, Inc has recently released another innovative product fueled by customer demand and operational necessity. The EGHW-100 kit is a pair of compact emergency ground handling wheels which easily stow in a small area of the baggage compartment or other storage area during flights. Quick and simple to use in the situation of an... Read more

UK: Berg blows Longmint Aviation out of the sky

UK: Berg blows Longmint Aviation out of the sky

11-Nov-2011Source: Berg

Commercial law firm Berg has been instrumental in securing the downfall of Longmint Aviation Limited, part of the Longmint Group which together with the Erinaceous Group plc, acquired the various engineering and aviation companies at Fairoaks Airport in July 2007. Berg has secured a string of victories in order to recover sums due, and occupation... Read more

Helicopters Inc selects Quantum Control logistics software

Helicopters Inc selects Quantum Control logistics software

11-Nov-2011Source: Component Control

Helicopters, Inc, has selected and implemented Component Control’s Quantum Control MRO and Logistics Software solution to manage its nationwide base of service facilities in support of their fleet of news-gathering helicopters. With major hubs in St. Louis, Atlanta, Miami, New York and San Francisco, and regional support throughout the United States, Helicopters, Inc. was looking... Read more

Presagis Releases Version 11.0 of FlightSIM and HeliSIM

Presagis Releases Version 11.0 of FlightSIM and HeliSIM

11-Nov-2011Source: Presagis

Presagisâ„¢, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded graphics solutions, has released version 11.0 of FlightSIM and HeliSIM, Presagis Simulation software solutions. With user experience as a driving factor behind the newly designed user interface (UI), customers will get more out of these off-the-shelf simulation software applications. “The upgrades to both... Read more

Michelle North Scholarship for Safety

Michelle North Scholarship for Safety

11-Nov-2011Source: HFI

The Helicopter Foundation International is pleased to be accepting applications for The Michelle North Scholarship for Safety – a scholarship specifically geared towards promoting safety within the helicopter industry. One winner will be selected from all qualified applicants and he or she will be invited to join us at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The... Read more

Eurocopter details Dubai display and Middle East commitment

Eurocopter details Dubai display and Middle East commitment

11-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter’s participation at the 2011 Dubai Airshow will underscore its market leadership in the Middle East with a competitive, capable helicopter product line, as well as the company’s dedication to a continued local presence through partnerships and cooperation. With more than 600 rotary-wing aircraft currently in service throughout the Middle East, Eurocopter helicopters are performing... Read more

Bristow signs for six AW189s, plus options

Bristow signs for six AW189s, plus options

10-Nov-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Bristow Group Inc. has signed a contract for six AW189 helicopters plus options for additional aircraft. The aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport missions. The contract marks a further expansion of the fleet of AgustaWestland helicopters operated by Bristow, which already has AW139s operating... Read more

US luxury yacht company buys nine AK1-3 helicopters

US luxury yacht company buys nine AK1-3 helicopters

10-Nov-2011Source: Perla Aviation

Perla Group International Inc. (PERL:PK), a leader in the international military, police and security solutions sectors, today announced it has signed a contract for the sale of 9 (nine) AK1-3 helicopters to Florida based company, Yacht Chandlers. The helicopters are to be delivered over the next 3 years, and sold exclusively to the luxury yacht industry. Perla... Read more

Canadian Helicopters to release Q3 results on 14th November

Canadian Helicopters to release Q3 results on 14th November

10-Nov-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters

Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (“Canadian Helicopters”) (TSX: CHL.A, CHL.B) will release its third results ending September 30, 2011, on Monday November 14, 2011, after market close. The Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. conference call will take place Tuesday November 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to review the financial results. To participate in this conference call,... Read more

LAFD Chief Pilot dies at 54

LAFD Chief Pilot dies at 54

10-Nov-2011Source: Los Angeles Fire Dept

Glenn Victor Smith was only 54 years old when he lost his courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered first and foremost for being a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather to his family. To everyone else that was fortunate enough to have known Glenn personally or worked around him, he was many things.... Read more

NEMSPA publishes heliport survey results

NEMSPA publishes heliport survey results

10-Nov-2011Source: NEMSPA

The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) has published the results of their recent national survey of active helicopter pilots regarding their opinions and experiences with the current infrastructure of heliport design, management and safety. The intent of these results is to help the helicopter industry and the federal agencies that have oversight of the industry... Read more

Air Methods Reports 3Q2011 Results and 4Q2011 Update

Air Methods Reports 3Q2011 Results and 4Q2011 Update

10-Nov-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Revenue increased 20% to $185.2 million from $153.9 million in the year-ago quarter. For the nine-month period, revenue increased 14% to $467.2 million, up from $411.6 million in the prior-year nine-month period. For the quarter, net income decreased slightly to $18.5 million,... Read more

Sanford Health contracts Metro Aviation for more EC145s

Sanford Health contracts Metro Aviation for more EC145s

10-Nov-2011Source: Metro Aviation

With their first Eurocopter EC145 approximately 50 percent completed, Sanford Health (based in Sioux Falls, SD and Fargo, ND) entered into an agreement for the completion of two additional Eurocopter EC145’s. The first of the two additional aircraft arrived at Metro Aviation, Inc. on November 6th, with the third shipment scheduled for the middle of... Read more

CAA approves temporary airspace change for London 2012 Olympics

CAA approves temporary airspace change for London 2012 Olympics

10-Nov-2011Source: CAA

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved temporary changes to controlled airspace in areas to the South West, South East and North East of the busy London Terminal Control Area during the London 2012 Olympics when there is expected to be a significant amount of additional air traffic movements. The changes announced today will... Read more

British military releases more airspace for GA

British military releases more airspace for GA

10-Nov-2011Source: CAA

Following a Ministry of Defence decision on the use of its Air Weapons Ranges, more airspace will be made available for general aviation flying, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced today. From the 1 November 2011, airspace restrictions designed to protect aircraft from munitions demolition work on Air Weapons Ranges, outside of the Danger... Read more

HeliFlite awarded Platinum Safety Rating by Argus International

HeliFlite awarded Platinum Safety Rating by Argus International

10-Nov-2011Source: HeliFlite

ARGUS recognizes HeliFlite’s ongoing commitment to safety by renewing their Platinum Safety Rating through 2012. “It is great to see operations like HeliFlite, who acknowledge the importance of building an organization focused around safety and quality, maintain the ARGUS Platinum Rating”, said ARGUS President and CEO, Joseph Moeggenberg. “HeliFlite should be proud to be one... Read more

Northern Vietnam Helicopter Corp receives EC155

Northern Vietnam Helicopter Corp receives EC155

10-Nov-2011Source: Vinacopter

One Eurocopter helicopter EC155-B1 was officially handed over from Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Company (VALC) to Northern Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH North) on 5th November at Gia Lam Heliport, Hanoi. To be presented at the ceremony were top leaders from Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, Ministry of Defense, Vietnam Helicopter Corporation, Vietnam Airlines, European Aeronautic Defense... Read more

American Eurocopter selects Helisim in France

American Eurocopter selects Helisim in France

9-Nov-2011Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter announced today that HELISIM has been selected as a satellite flight training facility for the American Eurocopter Training Center. “HELISIM provides state-of-the-art simulators, top-notch training and world-class service, which complements our existing capabilities by providing training programs for our customers who perform missions that require larger helicopters,” said Marc Paganini, President and CEO... Read more

Register now for Heli-Expo 2012 education courses

Register now for Heli-Expo 2012 education courses

9-Nov-2011Source: HAI

HAI is offering 26 professional development courses prior to, during, and following HELI-EXPO 2012. Each course targets issues of concern to helicopter operators, pilots, and aviation maintenance professionals, providing current and comprehensive information essential to success in today’s rapidly changing operating environment. For information on course offerings and to register online, click here. If you have... Read more

MedEvac Foundation releases public education publication

MedEvac Foundation releases public education publication

9-Nov-2011Source: MedEvac Foundation

MedEvac Foundation International is pleased to release the public education publication Air Medical Services: Critical Component of Modern Healthcare Systems. This is an updated version of Air Medicine: Accessing the Future of Healthcare, an award-winning publication translated into 11 languages. The intended use is to educate public policy makers, regulatory agencies, healthcare system leaders, and... Read more

AAMS congratulates 2011 Program Director of the Year

AAMS congratulates 2011 Program Director of the Year

8-Nov-2011Source: AAMS

Alexandria, VA. – The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is proud to announce its 2011 Program Director of the year, Thomas P. Judge, CCT-P, Executive Director, LifeFlight of Maine. The Program Director of the Year Award, sponsored by Bell Helicopter, recognizes Mr. Tom Judge for his superior level of knowledge and management prowess, quality... Read more

PHi reports results for nine months to 30th September

PHi reports results for nine months to 30th September

8-Nov-2011Source: PHi

PHI, Inc.  today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Oil and Gas segment revenues were $96.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to $89.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of $6.8 million. Flight hours were 29,901 for the current quarter compared to 30,119... Read more

Frasca contracts with Bristow for S76 simulator

Frasca contracts with Bristow for S76 simulator

8-Nov-2011Source: Frasca

Frasca International Inc. has contracted to sell Houston-based Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) a Sikorsky S76 Level B Full Flight Simulator (FFS) which will also be qualified Level 3 Flight Training Device to CAA standards. In addition to the S76 device, Frasca has delivered two Level B Full Flight Simulators (FFSs) for the Eurocopter EC225... Read more

Max-Viz launches new website and video

Max-Viz launches new website and video

8-Nov-2011Source: Max-Viz

Max-Viz announces the launch of an updated website and an Enhanced Vision System (EVS) performance video. Max-Viz’s new streamlined website provides easy access to information on certification, installation, and product performance for customers and inquirers alike. The company has also produced a compelling video, “Seeing is Believing” which illustrates the impact of EVS technology on... Read more

HFI’s Third Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament

HFI’s Third Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament

8-Nov-2011Source: HFI

Register today for Helicopter Foundation International’s Third Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas! This is a great chance to enjoy a world class day of fun while helping deserving students to achieve their dreams of entering the rotorcraft industry. HFI is committed to ensuring today’s students will join the next... Read more

Bristow to host analyst day in New York on Thursday

Bristow to host analyst day in New York on Thursday

8-Nov-2011Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc., a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, will host a half-day Analyst Meeting in New York City on Thursday, November 10, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 1:30 p.m. Management’s presentations will be webcast live beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time and will be available online in... Read more

Hel-Expo 2010 and 2011 were among largest US trade shows

Hel-Expo 2010 and 2011 were among largest US trade shows

8-Nov-2011Source: HAI

The Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) two most recent conventions and trade shows, HELI-EXPO 2010 and HELI-EXPO 2011, were honored recently as being among the largest trade shows in any industry in the United States. And HELI-EXPO 2012 is on track to be even larger. “The trend we are seeing is continued expansion of our industry,... Read more

Register Update – Japan – October 2011

Register Update – Japan – October 2011

8-Nov-2011Source: 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

Veracity Aviation buys new AS350B2

Veracity Aviation buys new AS350B2

8-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Texas operator Veracity Aviation has bought a new Eurocopter AS350B2 – registration N119VA and serial 7208. Their website tells us that Veracity Aviation is a helicopter services company, with two locations. The home office is Northwest of Seguin, TX at Huber Airpark (E70). Seguin is a prime location for flight training, centered between San Antonio... Read more

Third fatality from New York B206 crash

Third fatality from New York B206 crash

8-Nov-2011Source: CNN

A 60-year-old woman on Sunday became the third person to die as a result of a helicopter crash last month in New York’s East River, said a spokeswoman for the city’s medical examiner’s office. (see full story)... Read more

Bristow reports results for six months to 30th September

Bristow reports results for six months to 30th September

8-Nov-2011Source: Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported net income for the September 2011quarter of $2.7 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to net income of $38.9 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income, excluding non-cash asset impairment charges of $27.3 million and asset disposition effects, for the September 2011 quarter was $23.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared... Read more

China: Wuhan Helicopter signs for two AS350B3e and one EC120B

China: Wuhan Helicopter signs for two AS350B3e and one EC120B

7-Nov-2011

The three helicopters are the first Eurocopter models to be included in Wuhan Helicopter’s fleet, and comprise two AS350 B3e and one EC120 B. Intended for utility missions, they are scheduled to be delivered in the first quarter of 2013. A signing ceremony was held on Saturday, 5 November, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, between Wuhan... Read more

NTSB Preliminary Report – 29-Oct-11 N165EH Eurocopter AS350B2

NTSB Preliminary Report – 29-Oct-11 N165EH Eurocopter AS350B2

7-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 October 29, 2011, about 2009 Alaska daylight time (ADT), a Eurocopter AS350-B2 helicopter, N165EH, sustained substantial damage during... Read more

NTSB Preliminary Report – 27-Oct-11 N61PJ MD500D

NTSB Preliminary Report – 27-Oct-11 N61PJ MD500D

7-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 October 27, 2011, about 1440 Pacific daylight time, a McDonnell Douglas MD-500D helicopter, N61PJ, was substantially damaged during... Read more

FAA approves Aerolite EMS interiors in AW139

FAA approves Aerolite EMS interiors in AW139

7-Nov-2011Source: Aerolite

Aerolite has received an FAA validation for a previously issued EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a new lightweight EMS interior for the AW139. The new multi-mission interior allows the full spectrum of EMS, SAR and police missions and can easily be converted from an EMS set up to an 8 or 11 passenger configuration.... Read more

Community Awards Recipients Honored at AMTC

Community Awards Recipients Honored at AMTC

7-Nov-2011Source: AAMS

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is proud to announce its 2011 Community Awards recipients. Each year, these national awards are presented to individuals and organizations that exemplify the best of the air-medical and critical-care-ground transport community. This year’s recipients were honored at a special awards dinner on October 17, 2011 during the Air... Read more

AeroExpo UK to host Women in Aviation Regional Conference

AeroExpo UK to host Women in Aviation Regional Conference

7-Nov-2011Source: AeroExpo

AeroExpo UK is delighted to host the Women In Aviation Regional conference at the event during 25-27 May 2012. Women in Aviation have been part of the event as exhibitors for the last 2 years and have chosen the 2012 event at Sywell Aerodrome as their preferred choice to host their regional conference. Paddy Casey (Show Director)... Read more

Eurocopter issued US Patent for helicopter engine control

Eurocopter issued US Patent for helicopter engine control

4-Nov-2011Source: US Patent & Trademark Office

The present invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for controlling and regulating a rotorcraft turbine engine. The apparatus is provided with an electronic control and regulation computer that receives signals relating to monitored parameters of the turbine engine. The apparatus is remarkable in that it is provided with an alarm controlled by... Read more

Patent issued to Sikorsky for “Control Surface Failure Detection for FBW Aircraft”

Patent issued to Sikorsky for “Control Surface Failure Detection for FBW Aircraft”

4-Nov-2011Source: US Patent & Trademark Office

United States Patent no. 8,032,269, issued on Oct. 4, was assigned to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. (Stratford, Conn.). “Control Surface Failure Detection for Fly-By-Wire Aircraft” was invented by Igor Cherepinsky (Sandy Hook, Conn.), Joseph T. Driscoll (Cheshire, Conn.), William Douglas Kinkead (Wallingford, Conn.) and Leonard M. Wengler Jr. (Terryville, Conn.). According to the abstract released by... Read more

Dubai Air Wing sell JetRanger to German operator

Dubai Air Wing sell JetRanger to German operator

4-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Dubai Air Wing have recently sold an Agusta-Bell 206B JetRanger III to Germany.  Previously operating in the Middle East emirate as DU-144, the JetRanger is now registered as D-HAMM with Agrar Heliflug, and was noted at their heliport at Ahlen.  It is serial number 8692, built in 1985 Agusta built less than fifty more... Read more

FAA proposes AD for main rotor yoke on Bell 204/205/212

FAA proposes AD for main rotor yoke on Bell 204/205/212

4-Nov-2011Source: FAA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1188; Directorate Identifier 2008-SW-46-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 Helicopters Preamble Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: This document proposes superseding four existing airworthiness... Read more

HAL prepares for share listing

HAL prepares for share listing

4-Nov-2011Source: Money Control

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, HAL for short, has started to work with merchant bankers on a placement of shares – an IPO as it’s known in banking circles.  (See full story)... Read more

Heli-Expo 2012 Job Fair – registration open

Heli-Expo 2012 Job Fair – registration open

4-Nov-2011Source: HAI

Employers can now register to participate in the 10th annual HELI-EXPO® Job Fair, to be held Sun, Feb. 12, 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center. Registration is free for HAI Members in good standing, but space is extremely limited so register early to avoid disappointment. This is the perfect opportunity to meet qualified job candidates.... Read more

Attention students studying to be helicopter pilots!

Attention students studying to be helicopter pilots!

4-Nov-2011Source: HFI

Helicopter Foundation International wants to remind students interested in becoming helicopter pilots that there is now a little under a month left to get applications in for HFI’s Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarship – a scholarship specifically geared towards students enrolled in a FAA Part 141 school (or its international equivalent), who wish to become a... Read more

Vertical de Aviacion awarded $145M more for Afghanistan work

Vertical de Aviacion awarded $145M more for Afghanistan work

4-Nov-2011Source: US DoD

Vertical de Aviacion, Ltd., Bogota, Columbia, is being awarded a $145,840,994 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2011, to be completed by Oct. 31, 2012. ... Read more

AAR awarded $99M more for Afghanistan work

AAR awarded $99M more for Afghanistan work

4-Nov-2011Source: US DoD

AAR Airlift Group, Inc., Palm Bay, Fla., is being awarded a $99,369,772 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2011, to be completed by Oct. 31,... Read more

Canadian Helicopters awarded $65M more for Afghanistan work

Canadian Helicopters awarded $65M more for Afghanistan work

4-Nov-2011Source: US DoD

Canadian Commercial Corp./Canadian Helicopters, Ltd., Ottawa, Canada, is being awarded a $65,873,112 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2011, to be completed by Oct. 31,... Read more

Columbia Helicopters awarded $54M more for Afghanistan work

Columbia Helicopters awarded $54M more for Afghanistan work

4-Nov-2011Source: US DoD

Columbia Helicopters, Inc., Portland, Ore., is being awarded a $54,670,930 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2011, to be completed by Oct. 31, 2012.  This... Read more

Construction Helicopters awarded $29M more for Afghanistan work

Construction Helicopters awarded $29M more for Afghanistan work

4-Nov-2011Source: US DoD

Construction Helicopters, Inc., Howell, Mich., is being awarded a $29,254,456 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2011, to be completed by Oct. 31, 2012.  This... Read more

Evergreen Helicopters awarded $22M more for Afghanistan work

Evergreen Helicopters awarded $22M more for Afghanistan work

4-Nov-2011Source: US DoD

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., is being awarded a $22,790,000 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2011, to be completed by Oct. 31, 2012.  This... Read more

Register Update – Austria – October 2011

Register Update – Austria – October 2011

3-Nov-2011Source: 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

HAI appoints Director of Publications and Media

HAI appoints Director of Publications and Media

3-Nov-2011Source: HAI

Gina Kvitkovich has been named HAI’s director of Publications and Media. Gina joins HAI after a 25-year career in publications, where she produced a wide variety of media for both technical and lay audiences. Beginning in 1986, she worked with several firms producing publications and outreach media for various government clients, including the Federal Aviation... Read more

HAI appoints Director of Communications/PR

HAI appoints Director of Communications/PR

3-Nov-2011Source: HAI

Chris Dancy has been named HAI’s director of Communications and Public Relations. Prior to joining HAI, Chris served nine-and-a-half years as the media relations director for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Chris joined AOPA in April 2002. During his time there, the AOPA Media Relations department responded to events such as the two-seat... Read more

Quebec’s Capitale Hélicoptère receives EC130, AS350B2 and AS350B3

Quebec’s Capitale Hélicoptère receives EC130, AS350B2 and AS350B3

3-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada

With the delivery of three new helicopters in October 2011 from the Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) facility in Fort Erie, Ontario, Capitale Hélicoptère’s fleet will have a total of 11 Eurocopter aircraft consisting of 5 AS350 B2’s, 3 EC130 B4’s, 2 AS350 B3’s and 1 EC120 B available for the 2011-2012 operating season. “We are... Read more

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