24-Oct-2011Source: FB Heliservices
FB Heliservices Ltd, a joint venture of Cobham and Bristow Helicopters, has been awarded an eight year contract by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to provide helicopter air reconnaissance capacity to the Dutch Caribbean Coastguard. The contract is worth approximately €45 million. “This contract breaks new ground for FB Heliservices and we’re very pleased with... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In 2009 EASA published their proposed operation and equipment rules, and many pilots submitted responses.  EASA have listened to those comments and to the recommendations of the NCO Review Group , and have now published their proposed rules.   The resulting text (after the changes) of the revised ops rules for non commercial light aircraft and... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: Middletown Patch
As talk mounts for the repeal of the state’s new tourism tax, it’s a no brainer that helicopter pilot and business owner Jeff Codman is right on board – in a recent interview he said that 90% of his business is tours. (see full story)... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: ABC
Western Australia’s State Government has announced helicopter shark patrols will begin along Perth beaches today, following three fatal shark attacks in WA in the past two months. Premier Colin Barnett says the Government will fund the helicopter for the next few weeks. This is a temporary arrangement until Surf Lifesaving’s helicopter arrives in the first... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: The Panolian
Strong community support, a hometown crew and a steadfast mission to always do what is best for their patients: the essential ingredients to a recipe for success that has allowed the Batesville Air Evac Lifeteam crew to faithfully serve northwest Mississippi since first taking flight in 2006. (See full story)... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: NTSB
On October 1, 2011, about 1255 mountain daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter, R66, N266CY, was substantially damaged during an in-flight breakup while in cruise flight near Philip, South Dakota. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The helicopter was registered to and operated by P P & J LLC., of Gillette, Wyoming. Visual... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: NWF Daily News
The helicopter, which has been operating since June 2006,  is no longer needed because of a decrease in calls and because there are more medical helicopters in the area than needed, according to Larry Hall, field operations manager for Air Methods, which runs the service. (See full story)... Read more
23-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Italian blogger Damiano Gualdoni reports on his website that Pellisier Helicopter has recently added a second AW119Ke to its fleet, registered I-PHAS and serial number 14770. IT was built on the Philadelphia production line, and was tested there on the US registrationN382SH Pellisier maintain bases in the Aosta Valley in the north-west corner of Italy... Read more
23-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The man who rescued the only survivor from the Cougar S92 crash in March 2009 is getting the Governor General’s Medal of Bravery award. Ian Wheeler is an SAR technician with Cougar Helicopters. Cougar Flight 491 was heading to an offshore installation when it crashed into the Atlantic. Robert Decker escaped the aircraft, severely injured... Read more
23-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The prefecture of Shimane, towards the west of Japan’s north coast, has ordered an EC145 which will be supplied from the local production line of Kawasaki Heavy Industries.   Shimane currently operates a KB117B2 registered JA6723 which they bought in 1994. C E Ishu – HeliHub.com Tokyo correspondent... Read more
23-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss operator Air Grischa Helikopter has added a new Eurocopter AS350B3e to their fleet, the first of its type in Switzerland. It is registered HB-ZND and is serial 7268 from the factory in Marignane, near Marseilles. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
23-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
At this year’s International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) convention in Chicago, American Eurocopter will be prominently displaying an EC120 from Lake County Sheriff’s Department (Indiana). The aircraft will be featured on American Eurocopter’s booth #871. Lake County purchased the EC120 to rejuvenate its fleet of aging military surplus helicopters with the most modern... Read more
23-Oct-2011
Penn State Hershey Life Lion Critical Care Transport is celebrating twenty-five years. The flight team reflects on how medical air services have changed and what’s ahead. Somewhere a car crashes and someone is seriously injured. The clock starts ticking. Soon after, a familiar ritual begins to unfold at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center:... Read more
22-Oct-2011Source: US Customs & Border Protection
The OH-6A family of aircraft has flown more than a million hours, supported more than 9.5 million illegal immigrant apprehensions, and contributed to the seizure of more than 500 thousand pounds of drugs, and after 32 years of service, the last of the these helicopters in the CBP fleet conducted its final flight. In a... 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
21-Oct-2011Source: Turbomeca
Marc Ventre, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Safran group and Dominique Braye, President of the Camy urban community (urban community of Mantes en Yvelines), today Opened the new Turbomeca Buchelay Mantes-site (near Paris) in the presence of Olivier Andriès Turbomeca and Chief Executive Officer Paul Martinez, Mayor of Buchelay and Vice-President of Camy. This site... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: Eurocopter
The Eurocopter Chile subsidiary of Eurocopter delivered an AS350 B3e helicopter to Servicios Aéreos Kipreos today, making it the first operator to receive this new version of the Ecureuil rotary-wing aircraft in the Americas. This new model joins the helicopter fleet at Servicios Aéreos Kipreos, which specializes in high-precision aerial work, and has included the... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: Reading Post
MD500E owner Jeremy Paxton can use his revolving helicopter pad for ‘recreational sumo wrestling’ but not landing his helicopter, say council planners. Mr Paxton built the revolving pad in his garden so he could rotate his helicopter and take off into the wind, but did so without planning permission and had to apply to the... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: STARS
FortisAlberta announced today a five-year pledge of $400,000 in support of the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) Human Patient Simulator Program (HPS), bringing the company’s contributions to $1.4 million over 15 years to 2016. “We are truly grateful for FortisAlberta’s very generous financial commitment to the STARS Human Patient Simulator Program (HPS),” says Andrea... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: Fast Market Research
New Defense research report from ICD-Research is now available from Fast Market Research This SWOT analysis and company profile is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the company’s business. ICD Research’s “AgustaWestland N.V.: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis” report utilizes a wide range of primary and... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: WDIO
LifeLink Three Air Medical is getting a new home at the Range Regional Airport in Hibbing. The service will be moving into the Arrowhead Hanger, which is getting a makeover. (full story)... Read more
21-Oct-2011
Dhruv helicopters, used by paramilitary forces, have been grounded after a Border Security Force (BSF) chopper crashed on the outskirts of Ranchi Wednesday, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General of Police DK Pandey said on Thursday. (Full story) HeliHub.com page for this accident – 19-Oct-11 VT-BSH HAL Dhruv Ranchi, India (3F)... Read more
21-Oct-2011
The Ministry of Defence has begun an investigation after Ann Duffield and her husband, the former jockey George Duffield, complained after the Chinook swooped low over their animals. Mrs Duffield said the pilot had shown no regard for the safety of horses and riders as it flew near her stables. (Full story)... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: Sennheiser
Effective January 1, 2012, John Falcone, President and CEO of Sennheiser Electronic Corporation in Old Lyme, Conn., will be promoted to the position of Vice President Sales, Americas. In his new position, Falcone will head business in the entire Americas region, encompassing the United States, Canada and Latin America. Having run Sennheiser Electronic Corporation, the... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: BLR Aerospace
BLR Aerospace, a name synonymous with outstanding performance enhancement technologies that increase the capabilities of rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft by manufacturers such as Bell Helicopter and Hawker Beechcraft, today announced an FAA-certified performance increase for its Bell 212 FastFin® System. The FAA has approved a Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) certifying up to 500 pounds of... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada approval of Apical Industries AW119MKII Emergency Float Kits. FAA, EASA and Indonesia approvals have been previously received. The Apical Tri-Bag Emergency Float systems for the AgustaWestland A119 & AW119MKII include 2 forward and 2 aft floats and offer an option for Liferafts integrated with the... Read more
21-Oct-2011Source: Scott’s – Bell 47
Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc., is excited to announce an agreement with Instrument Specialties Co., Inc. (INSCO) to design & build new Instrument Panel Assemblies for the model 47 helicopter. INSCO will partner with AeroPanel Corporation & Geneva Aviation to provide a turnkey solution for a modern cockpit interface to be made available for upgrade... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Across the industry we have seen different signs of the global recession affecting us in many different ways. One of the most tangible demonstrations of this is in new helicopter production, something that HeliHub.com monitors closely. One of the helicopter types we have identified is the piston-engined Enstrom 280FX. The most recent serial number was... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: EvoLux
After 5 years of passionate research, development and business planning we are very excited to finally announce that EvoLux Transporation, LLC is now open for business! Have you ever been late to an important meeting or event, sitting there stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, miles away from your destination, wondering to yourself, “It’s the... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its new cargo hook suspension system for the AgustaWestland A109/119 helicopter model has been certified by the FAA and is available for purchase. Onboard has also submitted the cargo hook suspension system to Transport Canada and EASA for certification in Canada and... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Eventbrite
Join Helijetters past and present to celebrate 25 years since the first flight November 26th 1986. Come together on November 26th 2011 at Jewel Ballroom, 4th Floor – 1495 West 8th Ave Vancouver (near Granville), for food, drinks, dancing and reminiscing. Alumni please confirm your tickets above, due to venue size limited tickets available. Current... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: CEO TV Show
Lynn Tilton has bought and sold over 150 companies, and through her holding company, Patriarch Partners, currently owns 75 companies employing over 120,000 people. She’s credited with savings over 250,000 jobs by buying companies and turning them around. She focuses predominantly on buying “fallen brands,” (e.g. Spiegel, Rand McNally, Hughes Helicopters), and breathes new life... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Ramco Systems
Under the agreement, Ramco will deliver Series 5 M&E and MRO, Ramco’s Aviation Analytics®, ePublications®, Financials and eSignatures® as well as Ramco’s extensible tools known as EDK, ITK and PDK. CHI will utilize the Series 5 suite to manage all aspects of their operations including aircraft manufacturing, helicopter maintenance operations and MRO under their FAA Repair... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
NORTH Flight Data Systems LLC is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Air Evac Lifeteam to partner together to develop a flight data recording system for the analog Bell 206 platform in a continuing effort to invest in safety through Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA). NORTH Flight’s C-2000 system is a... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: SaxonAir
SaxonAir are now selling helicopter flight gift vouchers from £125 inc. A unique gift for someone special and a wonderful way to see the beautiful Norfolk broads. Take off from Norwich Airport in our EC120 helicopter for an unforgettable experience and a bird’s eye view of beautiful Norfolk, Norwich and the stunning East Anglia coastline. All vouchers are printed on quality card and... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: AHS
Between now and November 15, 2011, new members who join AHS will be eligible to win special prizes. In addition, current members who sponsor new members will also be rewarded. Check out www.join-AHS.org for details! Why be a member? We are the leaders of advocacy for vertical flight technology. Our highly acclaimed magazine, Vertiflite, brings... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Mica Heliskiing
As the seasons continue to change and September turns to October, it is a reminder that the opportunity to ski in some of British Columbia’s most incredible backcountry is only a short two months away with Mica Heliskiing. British Columbia has some of the best terrain in the world for backcountry skiing, and Mica Heliskiing’s... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Wysong Enterprises
Wysong Enterprises, Inc., announced today from the Air Medical Transport Conference that they delivered a new Bell 407 EMS Helicopter to Missouri based Air Evac EMS, Inc., (Air Evac Lifeteam) the largest independently owned and operated air medical service provider in the United States. Air Evac Lifeteam operates more than 110 Bell 206 Long Ranger... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Reuters
Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC.N) on Thursday pulled out of the 2012 international air show in Farnborough, England, a dramatic move underscoring the company’s drive to cut costs as it prepares for leaner times in the global defence market. Northrop has participated in the air shows — which alternate between Paris and Farnborough — each year,... Read more
20-Oct-2011
R44 owner Jon Gonsoulin, president of LeBeouf Bros., got the OK Monday at Terrebonne’s Board of Adjustment meeting. The decision allows Gonsoulin to put a helipad on his 18-acre residential property in Mulberry Estates, a subdivision along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. (See full story)... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Whitsunday Times
RACQ CareFlight are flying high after a $300,000 sponsorship deal was announced by mining company New Hope Coal (see full story)... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Cassidian
Cassidian has acquired SurveyCopter in order to increase the synergies within its light UAV segment (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – UAV). Created in 1996, SurveyCopter is a French defence company based in France and Switzerland. Cassidian and SurveyCopter are partners since 2003. Cassidian plans to launch a new industrial pole specifically dedicated to tactical UAVs and... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently owned and operated air medical service in the United States, awarded Philips a contract to supply 127 HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators. The HeartStart MRx units will be deployed across all of Air Evac Lifeteam’s bases, which number 104 in 15 states, over the next six months. The HeartStart MRx meets... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Ornge
Ornge, a world leader in transport medicine, is proud to congratulate Dr. Russell MacDonald, Ornge’s Medical Director for Research and Development, on winning the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Barbara A. Hess Research and Education Award. One of the transport medicine industry’s highest honours, the award was presented to Dr. MacDonald at the Air... Read more
20-Oct-2011
Three helicopter landing pads will be constructed in Kharkiv by the Euro 2012 European Football Championship for delivering medical care to guests and participants of the championship (Full story)... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently-owned air ambulance service in the country, has entered the second level of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Management System Voluntary Pilot Project, further bolstering the company’s commitment to safety and risk management.Air Evac Lifeteam Director of Safety Dave Hardin explained that Air Evac Lifeteam’s voluntary participation in the... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a non exclusive agreement with United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods division, to design, an air ambulance interior concept for the AW169 helicopter. The agreement includes AgustaWestland providing United Rotorcraft a full scale cabin Mock-up of the AW169 aircraft for design and full integration of... Read more
20-Oct-2011Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group) and Lider Táxi Aéreo signed a SBH® (Support By the Hour) contract covering the 52 Arriel 2 Turbomeca engines operated by the Brazilian customer and flying more than 50,000 hours per year for offshore operations. The current Lider’s fleet powered by Turbomeca and supported by the SBH® contract includes 24... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter’s leadership position in the U.S. air medical market was further strengthened with a number of announcements at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference in St. Louis, MO. The company confirmed the sale of 26 helicopters to nine customers ranging across several product lines and announced the $250,000 donation to the MedEvac Foundation. “This... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: Forecast International
The Rolls Turbomeca RTM322 series continues in production for its two applications, the NH90 and AW101. Customers for the AW101 include India, who signed a contract in early 2010 for 12 helicopters to be configured for VIP use and transport duties. Deliveries are expected to be complete by the end of 2013. The AW101 will... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: Forecast International
Turbomeca’s Makila series powers civil and military medium-lift helicopters from Eurocopter. The Makila’s biggest application is the EC 225 and its military EC 725 variant. Sales of the EC 725 have increased over the past few years, buoyed by an order for 50 aircraft in 2009 from Brazil’s armed forces. The deal included assembly of... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: Forecast International
Honeywell’s T55 turboshaft production continues for its sole application, Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook. Boeing biggest customer for the CH-47 is the U.S. Army who is upgrading its Chinook fleet from the D to the F standard. The current requirement is set at 464 aircraft with a mix of new-build and remanufactured airframes. The army is also... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: Forecast International
The Rolls-Royce AE 1107C is produced for one application, the Boeing V-22 Osprey. Boeing submitted a multiyear proposal to the U.S. Navy for a follow-on contract to succeed the program’s current multiyear deal. The current contract covering FY08 through FY12 is for 174 aircraft. The new contract would cover FY13 to FY17 and includes a... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Pilots: Are you landing too close? Do you really have a good idea of the radius of your downwash effect? With three accidents in the last week attributed to downwash effects, this is a timely opportunity to remind pilots of the effects. Each of these reports are taken from our Accident report pages 17-Oct-11 Agusta-Bell... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: AgustaWestland
This is the official AW announcement – HeliHub.com broke this story 24 hours earlier AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust has signed a contract for two AW169 helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform a wide range of emergency medical service and search and rescue missions... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: Tanis Aircraft Products
Tanis Aircraft Products announced that the company has entered into a business partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers to fabricate Tanis brand insulated aircraft covers for protection of aircraft in harsh and demanding winter conditions. Tanis is known as the leader in providing aircraft preheat systems to the global aviation industry. Bruce’s Custom Covers is the... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. There is still a little time to submit nominations for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award recognizes... 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
19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Duke University Hospital’s Life Flight has ordered two EC145 helicopters. These helicopters will replace the program’s two EC135 aircraft and provide increased capabilities for the patients they serve. “Duke Life Flight has been a long-time customer,†said Treg Manning, Vice President of Sales for American Eurocopter. “The EC145’s... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is proud to announce that the Flight For Life Transport System has won the 2011 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. As part of the award, American Eurocopter presented the program with a check for $10,000 to continue its efforts towards safety both within the organization and with its customers During the AMTC Community... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter, the leading provider of helicopters to the Air Medical Transport industry, and the MedEvac Foundation are proud to announce that American Eurocopter has chosen to donate $250,000 to the MedEvac Foundation. The money will be used to support the Foundation and its research to promote safety within the industry. “As the leader in... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced that Air Medical Resource Group (AMRG) has exercised their options and ordered four more AS350 B3e helicopters. The options were part of an order announced at Heli-Expo 2011 and will bring AMRG’s fleet of AS350 B3e helicopters to seven Air Medical Resource Group is the parent company of Eagle Air Med Corporation,... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
From the 2011 Air Medical Transport Conference, American Eurocopter announced that EagleMed LLC has purchased an AS350 B3 helicopter. EagleMed primarily serves the Midwest with its fleet of fixed and rotor wing aircraft that includes eleven Beechcraft King Air airplanes and now thirteen Eurocopter AStar helicopters. This will be the first AS350 B3 in its... Read more
18-Oct-2011Source: Metro Aviation
On the heels of the first air medical EC155 completions in North America for the University of Michigan Survival Flight, Metro Aviation continues to book new aircraft completions and sign new operating customers for what will undoubtedly be a record year for business. The company has recently signed contracts to complete two new EC145 helicopters... Read more
18-Oct-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Mercy Flight Inc. of Buffalo, NY and San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM recently took delivery of new Bell 429 light-twin EMS helicopter equipped with Becker Avionics Digital Audio Systems, the DVCS6100. The Bell 429 for Mercy Flight was completed and delivered by Bell Helicopter Piney Flats, TN and the San Juan Regional... Read more
18-Oct-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics announces the introduction of a new version of the Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100 Remote Electronic Unit (REU), that includes the latest features to enhance the performance of the system and keeps operators flying with the latest level of technology. Brett Gardner, Director of Sales and Marketing stated, “The new version provides... Read more
18-Oct-2011Source: Valley Citizen
After a marathon of presentations, public comments and deliberation, Teton County’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted in favor of amending the Teton Springs PUD to include a commercial helipad, but just barely and just for a probationary year to start (full story)... Read more
18-Oct-2011Source: Voxy
The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust has signed a contract to acquire a state-of-the-art AW169 helicopter for delivery in 2015. ARHT chief executive Bob Parkinson welcomed the acquisition, saying the high performance helicopter will mean superior outcomes for rescues and a better level of care for all patients who come onboard. (Full story)... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
From its booth number 321 at the 2011 Air Medical Transport Conference, American Eurocopter announced today that Sanford Health has purchased three EC145s. The aircraft were chosen after a very thorough evaluation process and will be part of an initiative to expand Sanford’s coverage area and its services to patients. Sanford Health is, geographically, the... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
** EDITOR NOTE ** HeliHub.com broke this story four weeks ago – see OSF Life Flight to upgrade from B230 to EC145 – what follows is merely today’s press release confirming the details American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that OSF Aviation, LLC, a part of OSF HealthCare based in Peoria, Illinois, has ordered four... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter, the leading provider of helicopters to the U.S. air medical transport industry, today announced that West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) has ordered its fifth EC145 for its LifeFlight Program. WPAHS LifeFlight is a long-time customer of American Eurocopter and currently operates four EC145s in its fleet. This fifth helicopter is part of... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: Milestone Aviation Group
American Eurocopter and Milestone Aviation Group announced today at the Air Medical Transport Conference the sale to Milestone of five new Eurocopter EC130B4 helicopters. The order is valued at $17 million. Deliveries will take place in the second half of 2012. Milestone, the first global finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter market, will offer... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
We know that both UK Robinson dealers – Sloane Helicopters and Heliair – are currently very frustrated by the slow progress on EASA certification of the R66. We suspect that the same is being felt right across Europe. We thus approached the manufacturer for a statement and they advised “We are working with EASA to... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: Hickok & Associates
The FAA has approved thirty two (32) helicopter WAAS LPV instrument flight procedures developed by Hickok & Associates, Inc. The company has another thirty three (33) helicopter WAAS LPV procedures in various stages of development and approval. The lowest Decision Altitude (DA) to a hospital heliport has been 207 feet height above landing (HAL). Helicopter... Read more
