28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
From our regular walks up and down the static park, the helicopter generating the most interest looks to be the two seater Guimbal Cabri G2. Having not appeared at Helitech before, the French-built aircraft has been delivered in the last few days to Cotswold Helicopter Centre, the new UK distributor. They are expecting a second... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
RH Bodyworks (Helitech stand 1715) is expanding its portfolio by starting in spraying helicopters. Thus far it has completed an AgustaWestland AW139 for Bond Offshore Helicopters (see below) and a respray of the tail boom of the Essex Police EC135T2+. Part of the Roy Humphrey Group, RH Bodyworks are based on the old Eye Airfield... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bond Air Services confirmed to HeliHub.com at the Helitech show that their windfarm Eurocopter EC135T2+ has still yet to carry out any missions. Readers will likely remember it in the static park at Helitech in 2009, but Bond’s customer has decided not to start operations until the wind farm construction has been completely finished... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss operator Air Grischa Helikopter has purchased a Eurocopter EC120. Serial number 1434, a 2006 build, has been bought from French operator HeliStar. The helicopter adds to Air Grischa’s fleet which also includes one EC130, five AS350B3 Squirrels and a Guimbal Cabri G2. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
US-based HeliWagon has appointed a distributor for Europe for their remote control helicopter dollies. British AS350B3 owner George Milford-Haven will represent HeliWagon across Europe and estimates that he can sell at least one per week. A Eurocopter AS350B2 based just a few miles up the road from Duxford is featured on the HeliWagon displayed at... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca, which specializes in the design, production, sale and support of gas power turbine for small and medium helicopters, has selected nCode software – a leading brand of durability, test and analysis products by HBM – to ensure the storage, management, analysis and traceability of thousands of measurement channels of test data. nCode Automation 7... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: PremiAir
PremiAir will participate at Helitech, the largest dedicated helicopter exhibition in Europe this week (September 27-29) Stand 812. Group Managing Director, David McRobert will be part of the senior management team showcasing PremiAir’s full range of services, comprising aircraft management, charter, maintenance and engineering, police air support and advanced pilot training. PremiAir Global, the company’s... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Société FCL of France has taken delivery of a GrandNew light twin engine helicopter. The helicopter was handed over at a ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy on 23rd September. The helicopter will be used for private and charter services from its base in... Read more
28-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that FAS (Falcon Aviation Services) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin and a preliminary sale contract for two AW169 helicopters. These latest contracts were signed at the delivery ceremony recently held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy for... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Blueway AS of Norway has signed a contract for one more AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used for offshore transport operations. This order follows an initial contract for three AW139s placed in 2010 and one for a fourth unit signed earlier this year... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
During the Helitech exhibition, Turbomeca (Safran group) and Bristow Academy signed a partnership contract to facilitate the training of Turbomeca operators on maintenance operations. Going forward Bristow will be able to train pilots and technicians as a part of the Turbomeca Training Network. The partnership will draw from Turbomeca training programs to give pilots and... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
At Helitech 2011, Turbomeca (Safran group) and its British site, Turbomeca UK, promote an increasing influence in the UK market. The company displays mock-ups of the Arrius and Arriel gas turbines, as well as a 3D presentation of the latest generation Ardiden 3. The UK is a major market for Turbomeca with sales to the Ministry of... Read more
27-Sep-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland A119/AW119 Ke helicopters. A welcome equipment addition to these versatile aircraft, the IBF helps prevent engine damage in... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter announced a major restructure and series of strategic appointments within its senior management team in Aberdeen to support the existing customer base and grow its key markets. Nick Mair was appointed regional vice president for the Western North Sea Division following the integration of CHC’s European and global operations into a single Helicopter Services Division.... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Helitech could almost pass by with no mention of Bell. They have no exhibition stand, no helicopters in the static park and no plans to issue a press release to coincide with the event. Bell are, however, sponsoring the conferences, including providing two speakers, as follows Wednesday 16:20-16:40 Product Safety, Operational Risk and Safety Management... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to announce that long time test pilot Dwayne Williams has joined their growing team of night vision goggle professionals. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Dwayne has joined the team at Aero Dynamix†stated General Manager Dennis Trout. “He is truly one of the industry professionals that everyone... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Helitech 2011
Tomorrow (Tuesday 27 September) Helitech opens with one of its most impressive line-ups of static aircraft. Nearly 40 helicopters will be gracing the tarmac outside the exhibition halls with OEMs such as AgustaWestland fielding the light-weight, twin-engine multi-purpose AW109 Grand New. The company will also be showing the PZL W-3 Sokół medium-size, twin-engine, multipurpose helicopter manufactured... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s strong presence in the UK multi-mission helicopter marketplace will be demonstrated at the Helitech 2011 show and conference, which is to include this event’s first appearance of the EC145 T2 – the company’s new generation version of its workhorse twin-engine EC145. During the September 27-29 Helitech show at Duxford Airport, the EC145 T2 will... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Fuhr to the position of President & CEO.  Steve joined SkyTrac Systems in September 2009 as Vice President and Director of Business Development.  Kathleen Wallace, former President & CEO commented, “Steve has the right mix of skills and is extremely dedicated, both as a leader, and as... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Charlotte Observer
Insurance company claims that EMS flight was “not medically justified” and passed Omniflight’s $58,477 invoice to the patient – who has a counter-claim on his hands after a neurologist has confirmed in writing that it was an emergency. The figure is made up of $249 per “loaded mile” for the 173 mile trip, plus a... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: STARS
Join us for the 8th Annual Bragg Creek Benefit Dinner & Auction for STARS on Saturday, October 15, 2011. The evening will include a three-course roast beef dinner catered by locally-owned The Steak Pit Restaurant and a chance to bid on a wide array of live and silent auction items. Tickets are $75 each or... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The British speak a lot about the weather, and there are good reasons for that – it’s so unpredictable here in the UK. There are generally two “cells†of weather between the equator and the North Pole, and the gap between the two cells falls at similar latitudes to the UK. While that gap can... Read more
25-Sep-2011Source: Forecast International
In its new study titled “The Market for Light Commercial Rotorcraft 2011-2020,” Forecast International projects that light commercial helicopter manufacturers will ship just under 16,860 rotorcraft worth approximately $58.8 billion during the next 10 years. This forecast covers light commercial helicopters with maximum gross weights under 15,000 pounds (6,804 kg). The Connecticut-based market research firm... Read more
25-Sep-2011Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies, one of the world’s leading providers of satellite communications and flight data solutions for air fleet operators will once again be exhibiting at Helitech 2011, Duxford – the largest rotary industry show outside North America. Helitech will play host to upwards of 5000 fleet operators, owners, and helicopter enthusiasts from across the UK... Read more
25-Sep-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is exhibiting at Helitech 2011 (Booth # 410), from September 27 – 29 in Duxford, United Kingdom. “The European helicopter market continues to be an extremely important... Read more
25-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Kevin Kelly, spoke this week for the Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada – which represents some Newfoundland offshore workers – and called for the Sikorsky S92 to be replaced in offshore service. Kelly works on the Hibernia oil platform east of St. John’s, and was reacting to the 20th September issue with a... Read more
25-Sep-2011Source: Serena Software
REDWOOD CITY, CA–Serena Software customers gathered this week at the 15th global user conference, Serena xChange 2011, held at the MGM Grand Convention Center in Las Vegas. More than 300 attendees, including customers from Europe, Latin America, Asia and North America, learned about real-world customer case studies and Serena’s unique orchestrated approach to application delivery and... Read more
25-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In a move which could destabilise the plans to coordinate airborne law enforcement in the UK, South Yorkshire Police has this week opted out of the National Police Air Support (NPAS) plans. With every police force thought to have signed up for NPAS, some rather reluctantly it has to be said, very few in the... Read more
25-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Florence Municipal Airport in Oregon has started a $913,000 project to reconfigure and expand the terminal apron. This will improve function and conformance with the FAA design standards, in addition to relocating the existing fueling area and providing new parking positions for aircraft. A new helicopter pad and parking area is also being constructed. “These... Read more
23-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
A newly produced AgustaWestland GrandNew – serial 22236 – has been registered as G-SGRP yesterday. The helicopter will replace an earlier A109E Power G-STGR which has been noted regularly in the sales pages in recent months. G-SGRP will be based at Carlisle Airport, one of two owned by the group, and operated in the executive... Read more
23-Sep-2011Source: Live 5 News
Lifenet 4, a Eurocopter AS350 registered N103HN, is the newly arrived air ambulance at Colleton Medical Center in South Carolina (full story)... Read more
23-Sep-2011Source: Precision Aviation Group
Atlanta, GA-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces the acquisition of Long Beach, CA based Aero Technology (ATI).  ATI is a Global MRO Services provider of Accessories, Avionics, and Instruments to the Commercial Transport, Military and Regional Airline markets.  ATI was the recipient of Boeing’s coveted Gold Supplier... Read more
23-Sep-2011Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter today announced strong revenue and EBITDA growth in its fiscal first-quarter 2012, at the same time it was planning and carrying out a transformation initiative to best position the company for profitable, long-term growth. Separately, the company said its owner, First Reserve Corp., intends to invest an additional $100 million in equity in... Read more
23-Sep-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced new autopilot interfaces for the G600 and G500 flight displays, providing compatibility with the S-TEC DFCS autopilot and gyro emulation for the Century autopilot. This new upgrade for the S-TEC DFCS 2100/1500 autopilot allows the G600 and... Read more
23-Sep-2011
Children’s Medical Center in Dallas is adding a Sikorsky S76C++Â Â The article about this new helicopter states that it adds to an existing smaller helicopter, but research by the HeliHub.com team finds they currently operate an S76B registration N615D... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is proud to announce a combined integration with EuroAvionics and the Rescue Track monitoring and dispatch software produced by Convexis GmbH of Germany. This management solution is being used by German air rescue DRF Luftrettung, in its fleet of approximately 50 helicopters that operate in Europe, and has most recently been implemented for the... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The subject of the planning application for the future of Penzance Heliport was put back at today’s meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee of Cornwall Council. It is not known whether this item will be scheduled for their next meeting on 20th October, or an additional meeting on 6th October which has been convened at... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Police of the Province of Guangxi in China has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform a number of roles including law enforcement and civil protection/disaster relief across the province. The AW139 joins an AW109 Power light... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: UV India
Shephard and the Indian Military Review invite you to the UV India 2011 exhibition and conference, to be held on 13-14 October at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. With Shephards long history of producing UV events and IMR’s strong presence in India the event is attracting a distinguished level of speakers, exhibitors and visitors. BAE Systems and... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In a major about-turn, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has this week approved the purchase of four new Eurocopter EC120s and support package for $9.5 Million. Less than two years ago, she had threatened to ground the Police Department in a budget reduction plan. Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III was on hand to thank the... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: Power Hydraulics
Owners Kelly Loewen, Corey Steinberg, and Logistics Manager Rachel Cutler are pleased to announce the launch of the Power Hydraulics Online Work Order System. Power Hydraulics is an independent operator specializing in Sikorsky, Bell, and Eurocopter aircraft. Capabilities include S76, S61, UH-60, B214, B212, UH-1H, B206, and AS350 hydraulic Servos, Actuators, Dampers, and Landing Gears.... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: United Technologies
United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced it has reached agreement to purchase Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) for $127.50 per share in cash. This equates to a total enterprise value of$18.4 billion, including $1.9 billion in net debt assumed. United Technologies expects to finance the transaction through a combination of debt and equity issuance.  The equity component is expected... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: HAI
From Sept. 22-24, HAI will be attending the 2011 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn. The summit will bring together thousands of highly qualified pilots and aircraft owners. Come along to booth #532 and meet HAI President Matt Zuccaro, Vice President of Business Development &... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: Bristow Helicopters
Bristow Helicopters Ltd. today announced that it will exhibit at Helitech 2011, Europe’s largest helicopter exhibition, at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, near Cambridge in the United Kingdom, from September 27-29. Bristow will cohost Chalet #9 with Bristow Group affiliate FB Heliservices Limited. Bristow representatives will present Bristow’s offshore helicopter services to prospective customers... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: Flight Management Systems
Flight Management Systems is pleased to announce that they have delivered a Spanish version of their FMS Moving Map software to Robinson Helicopters for installation into a Latin American Countries R-44 Police Helicopter. FMS President, Greg Taylor said “This is an important innovation for FMS, to be able to better serve Police, Fire and SAR... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters is delighted to be exhibiting at the largest European helicopter show, Helitech 2011, Duxford, from Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th September 2011. In our capacity as the UK and Ireland distributor and Customer Service Centre for Agusta and Robinson helicopters, we will be presenting a range of aviation products and services including the... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: Bristow Academy
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc., today announced a joint venture agreement with Rotorworld Institute LLC to offer Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET). The first eight-hour course is planned for October 7, 2011, and includes two hours of classroom and six hours of practical instruction. Demand for HUET training has increased in... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Chongqing Helicopter Investment Corporation Limited (CQHIC) have signed a Statement of Intent in Beijing today to explore potential collaboration in the helicopter field to satisfy the market requirements of China. The parties plan to set up a joint venture in Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing, with the test-flight of the... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Britain’s Yorkshire Air Ambulance has featured in a number of local press stories in recent days. The story focuses on Bagby Airfield in a battle with its neighbours over noise, most stories often omitting to point out that the vast majority of local residients moved in with the airfield already in place, and thus in... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Phoenix Heliparts and Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, are preparing to receive an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Aspen’s H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFD) in the international fleet of MD500 helicopters. Aspen’s H-series PFD and MFD systems are designed and manufactured... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: Elite Helicopters
The latest addition to our fleet of Agusta A109’s is G-WOFM, an A109E model, bringing the Company fleet up to a size of 5 aircraft of this type. Currently based at Oxford, the addition of G-WOFM gives us the ability to quote competitively for much of the South of England.... Read more
21-Sep-2011
On 7th September, an AW139 was marked on FAA files as being owned by the State of New Jersey – N303YS, serial 41260 from the Pennsylvania production line. Two... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
French union CFDT has raised at complaint with the French Government over Eurocopter’s move to open a centralised service centre in Ireland – as we reported on 15th August. Previously, each Eurocopter entity throughout the world had its own technical assistance structure. EIS (“Eurocopter International Services “) will centralize the management of this – from... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters, an international provider of helicopter transportation and related services, announced the filing of the business acquisition report (“BAR”) relating to its acquisition of the assets of Helicopters (N.Z.) Limited (including the shares of Helicopters (Australia) Pty Ltd. and other active subsidiary companies) as well as the assets of Helicopter Nominees Limited (collectively “HNZ... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: RLC
RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, today announced that RLC’s Santa Maria, California Base Operations has received PXP’s California Offshore Safety Excellence Award for 2010. This award, which was announced at the 6th Annual PXP Vendor and Contractor Safety Conference, recognizes vendors and contractors who have met the highest levels... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: RLC
RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, today announced it has earned the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) 2010 Operator Safety Award. This coveted honor is bestowed upon helicopter operators who operated without accident in the previous year. HAI acknowledged RLC for its outstanding 2010 safety record of 72,000+ accident-free flight hours.... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is launching a new concept in advertising on its website, driven by the actual content of particular webpages. In a move proven by Google, advertisers will be able to book an advert which only appears on specific pages on the HeliHub.com industry portal website. Aero Maintenance Ltd from the UK is the launch customer... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Following an extensive search operation involving a significant number of both military and civil assets, a missing AS350B1 has been found in British Columbia. The sole occupant pilot was found deceased. The helicopter had been reported missing on Friday, and was found late Tuesday this week by a pilot from Wildcat Helicopters who was on... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: Miro Technologies
Miro Technologies, a leading aftermarket provider of defense logistics and PBL software solutions, announced today a contract award from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation that includes GOLDesp software licenses, implementation and integration services. Miro’s flagship software solution will replace an existing Sikorsky legacy business system to manage a closed loop inventory management system for two rotary wing... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: Helitech
An impressive diversity of rotary wing companies are exhibiting at Helitech for the first time this year – showcasing everything from remote controlled landing pads and aircrew flying helmets to helicopter interiors refurbishment and night vision systems. Thirty eight first time exhibitors will make their debut at Helitech 2011, which is being held from 27-29... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: Appareo Systems
Appareo Systems, LLC, a leader in Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) solutions, is pleased to announce that it has recently released several significant updates to its ALERTS software products. The updates improve the already award-winning system and provide additional value to Appareo’s customers. ALERTS – Aircraft Logging and Event Recording for Training and Safety – is... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: GAMA
The nation’s leading general aviation (GA) associations today forcefully opposed user fees for GA flights proposed in President Barack Obama’s proposal for addressing the nation’s deficit and job crises. The Aircraft Electronics Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the Helicopter Association International, the International Council... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: Avidyne
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics and safety systems for general aviationaircraft, today announced that Multi-Touch capability will be included with their recently-announced IFD540 GPS/ Navigation/ Communication system.  Multi-Touch allows pilots to gesture using two or more fingers on the capacitive touch screen to easily scroll and zoom the map range setting in and out.... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: PZL-Åšwidnik
Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister of National Defence, has visited on Wednesday, September 14th, the factory of PZ-Åšwidnik SA, an AgustaWestland company. Minister was accompanied with Marcin Idzik, Under-Secretary of State. Ministers have looked at the new production and assembly line totally renovated thanks to significant investments. For the first time ever Polish MoD representatives have the... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: CareFusion
CareFusion (NYSE: CFN), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the launch of the ReVel™ ventilator, a new high performance, portable device designed for pediatric to adult (min. 5Kg) patients who require breathing support during transport. The ReVel ventilator is a complementary addition to CareFusion’s Alternate Care portfolio, including emergency and military respiratory care,... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: Ukraine Government
The helicopter platform with the passenger terminal with the acceptance rate of fifty passengers per hour and with the access road is put into operation in Kaniv. The solemn opening of the helipad was held with the participation of the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Infrastructure Boris Kolesnikov, the Chairman of Cherkasy Regional State Administration Serhiy Tulub and the... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement in response to the layoff announcement of 419 workers in Connecticut, 384 of which are hourly workers, out of a total of 567 layoffs worldwide. “I am extremely disappointed that Sikorsky will be laying off 419 workers in Connecticut. Keeping good, high-skilled Sikorsky manufacturing jobs in the... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Complete Registers†series, listing every helicopter Currently registered in a particular country. While the majority of our updates continue to be focused on monthly or quarterly reviews of the registrations which have changed (added, removed, change of ownership etc), the “Complete Registers†series allows us to include... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: HAI
For all HAI members attending the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention (Oct. 10-12, 2011) and for those members who live in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to join the HAI Board Members at a reception on Mon., Oct. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wynn Hotel & Casino in Las... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and luncheon this week in celebration of its new 78,000 square-foot expansion. The event will be held: Thursday, September 22, 2011, 11 a.m., Ribbon Cutting Summit Aviation, 4200 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, Delaware Speakers for the event include Summit Aviation President Robert Fitzpatrick,... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: ERHC
The Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) invites you to attend its Annual Meeting and Job Fair from Sept. 22-25 at the Sheraton of Mahwah Hotel, in Mahwah, N.J. One of the highlights of this year’s annual meeting will be a presentation from Mitchell Moss of the Rudin Center for Transportation, outlining the results of a “Heliport... Read more
20-Sep-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
20-Sep-2011Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation delivered a third completed EC135 for the Republic of South Korea today. This third aircraft, delivered ahead of schedule, will join the first two delivered earlier this month for an official viewing by the customer later next week. Operational services of the first EC135 began September 1, 2011. With the delivery of the... Read more
19-Sep-2011
There has been a fatal accident of an Agusta-Bell 412 in the Granada region of Spain, killing all three on board. Although a firefighting helicopter, it was not active in that role but on a ferry flight The HeliHub.com page for... Read more
19-Sep-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, was recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission at its 64th Annual Statewide Training Conference held in Houston, Texas. Bell Helicopter’s Military Aircraft Assembly and Delivery Center in Amarillo, Texas received the Large Employer of the Year Award for its successful efforts to hire veterans and its continued... Read more
