Civil News

Register Update – Canada – July 2011

Register Update – Canada – July 2011

5-Aug-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

Register Update – Switzerland – July 2011

Register Update – Switzerland – July 2011

5-Aug-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

UK AAIB Bulletin – July 2011

UK AAIB Bulletin – July 2011

5-Aug-2011Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- Bell 206L-4 Longranger IV, G-PTOO – 03 March 2011 – London City Airport... Read more

Register Update – Austria – July 2011

Register Update – Austria – July 2011

5-Aug-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

Register Update – Austria – June 2011

Register Update – Austria – June 2011

5-Aug-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

SMS Success Story – Crisis Management and Emergency Response

SMS Success Story – Crisis Management and Emergency Response

4-Aug-2011Source: CHC

A duty engineer informed the duty captain that he could smell gas in the CHC hangar at Stornoway, Scotland. The smell of gas was confirmed by fellow employees, prompting the duty captain to initiate the Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Within minutes of smelling the gas, staff evacuated the entire building before the crew were relocated... Read more

Dart announces Brazilian approval of Heli-Rappel Kit on medium Bells

Dart announces Brazilian approval of Heli-Rappel Kit on medium Bells

4-Aug-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce they have received Brazilian approval for their Heli-Rappelâ„¢ Kit for the Medium Bell aircraft models. Transport Canada and FAA approvals have been previously received. Installed in the roof structure of the cabin, the Heli‑Rappelâ„¢ provides a secure and safe system for deploying personnel into the field from a hover position... Read more

PHi announces results for Q2 ending 30 June 2011

PHi announces results for Q2 ending 30 June 2011

4-Aug-2011Source: PHi

PHI, Inc. (The Nasdaq Global Market: PHII (voting) PHIIK (non-voting)) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Oil and Gas segment revenues were $90.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $94.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $4.5 million. Flight... Read more

Lucas County Port authority leases hangar to ProMedica Air

Lucas County Port authority leases hangar to ProMedica Air

4-Aug-2011

Lucas County Port Authority directors approved leasing a Toledo Express Airport hangar to ProMedica to house its air-ambulance helicopters despite an objection from an airport business that maintains that it — and not the port authority — owns the hangar.  (Full story)... Read more

Register Update – South Africa – June 2011

Register Update – South Africa – June 2011

3-Aug-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

Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA approval of their Vertical Reference Door Kit

Dart announces TC/FAA/EASA approval of their Vertical Reference Door Kit

3-Aug-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce that they have received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA certification for their Vertical Reference Door Kit for Bell 204/205/210/212//214/412 model of aircraft. DART’s Vertical Reference Door improves visibility and allows the pilot to maneuver with precision when conducting any sort of vertical reference work.  In addition to offering a complete... Read more

Register Update – Japan – June 2011

Register Update – Japan – June 2011

3-Aug-2011

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

CHC provides update on lease agreements and FY11 results/concall

CHC provides update on lease agreements and FY11 results/concall

3-Aug-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter said today it has completed agreements with all of its aircraft lessors to successfully reset the financial covenants on the company’s operating leases. “We are very pleased with the overall outcome of the negotiations and the support we received from our lessors,” said William Amelio, CHC’s president and chief executive officer. “We are... Read more

Fatal Helicopter Accident Summary – July 2011

Fatal Helicopter Accident Summary – July 2011

3-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The team at HeliHub.com provide a record of as many helicopter accidents and incidents as we can.  Inevitably this includes what we believe to be the full list of fatal helicopter accidents, and we are presenting here the summary for July 2011.  We indicate the number of fatalities in the summary line with the number... Read more

Mi-171A2 – official name for new model from Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

Mi-171A2 – official name for new model from Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

3-Aug-2011Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

The advanced Mi-171M helicopter to be produced by JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (JSC U-UAP), which is a part of Russian Helicopters holding, now is officially named Mi-171A2. The helicopter is being developed by JSC MMHP within the framework of the project, approved by the Russian helicopter building holding Russian Helicopters. Up to date the helicopter... Read more

Waypoint AirMed & Rescue conference postponed to 2012

Waypoint AirMed & Rescue conference postponed to 2012

3-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Waypoint AirMed & Rescue conference, airshow and exhibition that was due to take place in September has been rescheduled to May 2012. The venue remains unchanged as London Oxford Airport, UK.  The official line from Ian Cameron, event chairman and Waypoint magazine editor-in-chief, is:  “We want the event to be the best we can... Read more

CPI Aero to report 2011Q2 results and hold concall on August 9th

CPI Aero to report 2011Q2 results and hold concall on August 9th

3-Aug-2011Source: CPI Aero

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero(R)”) (NYSE Amex: CVU) today announced that it will issue its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 prior to the opening of the stock market. CPI Aero’s President & CEO, Edward J. Fred and CFO, Vincent Palazzolo will host a conference call... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed deliver first US-certified EMS interior for Grand New helicopters

Spectrum Aeromed deliver first US-certified EMS interior for Grand New helicopters

2-Aug-2011Source: Spectrum Aeromed

Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah recently received the first of five Grand New helicopters with a US-certified emergency medical service interior designed by Spectrum Aeromed. Spectrum Aeromed created a customized EMS interior for Intermountain’s Grand New helicopter that features a state-of-the-art single-patient stretcher platform, a secondary foldable and stowable patient stretcher, as well... Read more

Hillsboro Aviation launches online shop

Hillsboro Aviation launches online shop

2-Aug-2011Source: Hillsboro Aviation

Hillsboro Aviation is pleased to announce the launch of its new online store,shopaviation.com, featuring aviation products and services ranging from avionics systems toexperimental aircraft products to custom installations. Shopaviation.com is a one-stop aviation supplier offering diverse product lines, exceptional product and customer support and competitive pricing. Shopaviation.com sells items from the leading manufacturers, some of which are... Read more

New president of CHC Helicopter Services appointed

New president of CHC Helicopter Services appointed

2-Aug-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter has added another crucial member to its management team with the appointment of John Graber as president of CHC Helicopter Services. Graber, who reports directly to CHC Helicopter president and CEO, Bill Amelio, replaces interim president Scott Pinfield. “In John Graber we have a leader who brings a wealth of experience tackling the... Read more

Kaman Helicopters appoints new Proposals Manager

Kaman Helicopters appoints new Proposals Manager

2-Aug-2011Source: Kaman

Representatives of Kaman Aerospace Corporation announced today that aerospace industry veteran Jeff Sharbaugh has joined the Helicopters Division as Proposal Manager. In his new role, Sharbaugh will be responsible for leading the ongoing efforts of the company’s proposal team, as well as supporting the expanding business development activities for Kaman Helicopters. “Jeff brings tremendous experience... Read more

Seacor announces IPO to hive off Era Helicopters

Seacor announces IPO to hive off Era Helicopters

2-Aug-2011Source: Seacor Holdings

Era Group Inc. (“Era”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. CKH -0.41% (“SEACOR”), one of the largest helicopter operators in the world, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The shares to be... Read more

Sikorsky continue to support Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft

Sikorsky continue to support Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft

2-Aug-2011Source: Sikorsky

At the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at EAA AirVenture, Erik Lindbergh, founder of LEAP, announced the 2011 AirVenture winner of the Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft. LEAP’s programs recognize, inspire and incentivize the innovation that drives our culture, economy and future. The LEAP Electric Flight Program is accelerating the development of the electric aircraft industry... Read more

Women in Aviation International – Conference & Scholarship Updates

Women in Aviation International – Conference & Scholarship Updates

2-Aug-2011Source: Women in Aviation

The 2012 International Women in Aviation Conference is scheduled for March 8-10, 2012, in Dallas, Texas. Dozens of scholarships are now posted online at www.wai.org. Conference The 2012 International Women in Aviation Conference is scheduled for March 8-10, 2012, in Dallas, Texas, at the Hilton Anatole. Invited speakers include: Gerard J. Arpey, CEO, American Airlines;... Read more

HAI’s successful Heli-Centerâ„¢ wraps up at EAA AirVenture

HAI’s successful Heli-Centerâ„¢ wraps up at EAA AirVenture

2-Aug-2011Source: HAI

HAI President Matt Zuccaro, his wife Doreen, and the female staff of HAI attending EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh Wis. joined the highly energized Women in Aviation International (WAI) AirVenture annual breakfast. Led by Dr. Peggy Chabrian, WAI is a unique subset of the pilot community. From an amazing woman like Marty Wyall who served as a... Read more

Phoenix Heliparts named StandardAero Authorized Support Center for RR250 engines in MD500s

Phoenix Heliparts named StandardAero Authorized Support Center for RR250 engines in MD500s

2-Aug-2011Source: StandardAero

StandardAero has appointed Phoenix Heliparts of Mesa, Ariz. as a StandardAero Authorized Support Center for Rolls Royce Model 250 engines as installed on MD500 helicopters. StandardAero clients can now obtain engine repair & overhaul (R&O) services contracted through Phoenix’s facilities in Arizona, creating a one-stop shop for MD500 helicopter operators with Rolls Royce M250 engines.... Read more

Breeze-Eastern announces Q1 results conference call

Breeze-Eastern announces Q1 results conference call

2-Aug-2011Source: Breeze-Eastern

Breeze-Eastern Corporation (Amex: BZC) will announce its Fiscal 2012 First Quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2011 on August 4, 2011. In conjunction with the release, the Company will conduct its teleconference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 4, 2011 to discuss the company’s financial results for its First Quarter... Read more

FlightSafety appoints Director of Marketing for simulation products and services

FlightSafety appoints Director of Marketing for simulation products and services

2-Aug-2011Source: FlightSafety

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Damon Cram has joined the company as Director of Marketing for Simulation products and services. “We are delighted that Damon has joined FlightSafety,” said Rick Armstrong, Vice President, Simulation. “His extensive experience in business development, training center operations and simulation equipment sales will help us to further expand... Read more

UK’s PremiAir reports upturn in charter and management business

UK’s PremiAir reports upturn in charter and management business

2-Aug-2011Source: PremiAir

PremiAir, the award-winning UK-based executive helicopter and private jet charter operator, has reported a steady growth in its aircraft management activities, generating confidence that the industry may be seeing some recovery from the economic downturn. With a growing managed private jet fleet and maintenance bases at Oxford and Biggin Hill, PremiAir is strategically positioning itself... Read more

Air Methods closes acquisition of Omniflight Helicopters

Air Methods closes acquisition of Omniflight Helicopters

2-Aug-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation, the largest air medical transportation company in the world, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of OF Air Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. (together, Omniflight). Omniflight provides air medical transport services throughout the United States and provides these services under both the community-based and hospital-based... Read more

UK: Queen Alexandra Hospital submits 24-hour helipad plans

UK: Queen Alexandra Hospital submits 24-hour helipad plans

2-Aug-2011

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust is applying to the city council to scrap the current 8am to 6pm landing restrictions on the helipad at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.  The council, which imposed the restrictions when granting permission for the helipad to be built in 2007, will make the ultimate decision.  (Full story).... Read more

State of Meghalaya continues to block Pawan Hans

State of Meghalaya continues to block Pawan Hans

2-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

While operator Pawan Hans has now restarted operations in the North Eastern Indian states of Tripura and Sikkim, the State of Meghalaya continues to block the company from flying within its boundaries.  The cessation of flying started after the operator suffered two fatal accidents within a fortnight earlier this year to allow a period of... Read more

Robinson produce 4,500th R22 helicopter

Robinson produce 4,500th R22 helicopter

1-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

In recent weeks, Robinson Helicopter Co have produced and shipped the 4,500th example of their iconic two seater R22.  This aircraft, and serial #4501, have been registered on 14th June in the name of Southern Ivy International Flight Academy in the Chinese city of Nanjing.  They have been allocated the marks B-7032 and B-7033 respectively.... Read more

JetNet hires former director of international research from Amstat

JetNet hires former director of international research from Amstat

1-Aug-2011Source: JetNet

JETNET LLC is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Kathy Dowd as Team Leader of Product Development and Research Analyst. Kathy will be working directly with Diane Levine-Wilson in building new products and services. Kathy, formerly the director of international research with AMSTAT Corporation, brings 19 years worth of professional experience and accomplishments to... Read more

Helicopter Museum details forthcoming acquisitions

Helicopter Museum details forthcoming acquisitions

1-Aug-2011Source: The Helicopter Museum

The last week has been busy is terms of offers of objects for donation. The latest offerings include manuals and a selection of spares from Yeovil College, a large Gulf war spec Lynx model from MBDA in Stevenage and the remains of a home made small helicopter from a retired Flight Lieutenant in Shropshire. Furthermore,... Read more

Guardian Mobility appoints EXFAQ Systems to cover Indian market

Guardian Mobility appoints EXFAQ Systems to cover Indian market

1-Aug-2011Source: Guardian Mobility

Guardian Mobility today announced the appointment of EXFAQ Systems Pvt. Ltd. of Mumbai as its sales representative for India and surrounding territories. The agreement, which is exclusive, covers all of Guardian’s Automatic Flight Following (AFF) solutions including the Guardian 3™, which provides simple and reliable flight following and tracking services. “We’re excited to have EXFAQ... Read more

Air Methods announces early termination of antitrust waiting period

Air Methods announces early termination of antitrust waiting period

1-Aug-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, announced today that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR) for its proposed transaction to acquire OF Air Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. (together,... Read more

Shining lasers at aircraft cockpits made illegal in Illinois

Shining lasers at aircraft cockpits made illegal in Illinois

1-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Illinois legislators have passed state-level law which will make it illegal to target a laser at the cockpit of an aircraft.  The law was recently signed onto the statute books by Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn, as one of a package of new laws to fight crime and protect residents across the state, and will become... Read more

L-3 produces 60,000th Stormscope® weather mapping system

L-3 produces 60,000th Stormscope® weather mapping system

31-Jul-2011Source: L-3 Avionics Systems

L-3 Avionics Systems announced this week that it has produced its 60,000th Stormscope®Weather Mapping System, a product continuously manufactured since its 1976 introduction to general aviation. First released as the Stormscope WX-7, the instrument has become an industry standard for severe weather detection in light aircraft. L-3 donated the milestone system to the EAA for... Read more

Eurocopter Rotor – March-May 2011 edition

Eurocopter Rotor – March-May 2011 edition

30-Jul-2011Source: Eurocopter

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Congressman introduces Bill to curb helicopters in LA

Congressman introduces Bill to curb helicopters in LA

29-Jul-2011Source: Congressman Berman

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Howard L. Berman introduced legislation to provide Los Angeles County residents relief from the ear-shattering noise and safety concerns caused by low-flying helicopters above residential neighborhoods.  The Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011, H.R. 2677, would force the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to restrict helicopter flight paths and set... Read more

Global Aerospace sponsors aviation human factors seminar

Global Aerospace sponsors aviation human factors seminar

29-Jul-2011Source: Global Aerospace

Global Aerospace, Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with the Kansas City Business Aviation Association (KCBAA) to offer a Human Factors and Leadership in Corporate Aviation Seminar. Learn how to control human factors hazards and measure risk with renowned Safety Expert, Dr. Tony Kern. Dr. Kern (CEO and Senior Partner of Convergent Performance) will... Read more

Heli USA Airways reportedly buy seven AW119Ke

Heli USA Airways reportedly buy seven AW119Ke

29-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Heli USA Airways are reportedly looking to buy seven AgustaWestland AW119Ke helicopters.  While no official announcement has been made by the manufacturer, it’s a case of “there’s no smoke without fire” with the following evidence What purports to be an AgustaWestland press release appearing on a US-based website Job positions being advertised clearly confirming the... Read more

HFI stars in Lightspeed Aviation Foundation video

HFI stars in Lightspeed Aviation Foundation video

29-Jul-2011Source: HFI

Helicopter Foundation International has made it all the way to the finals of the Pilot’s Choice Awards! To win, HFI will need as many people to vote as possible. The Foundation will be featured in videos posted on AOPA Live, the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Web site; and on the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Facebook page. As the demand... Read more

Oceania appoint fulltime Sales and Customer Services Manager

Oceania appoint fulltime Sales and Customer Services Manager

29-Jul-2011Source: Oceania Aviation

Gordon Luke CEO of OCEANIA AVIATION LIMITED (OAL) Australasia’s premier full service MRO under NZCAA Part 145; is pleased to announce the full time appointment of Stephen Boyce to the role of Helicopter Sales Manager. “Stephen is now based out of Auckland after an active career across the globe. Based in Canada for 11 years... Read more

Sentara Nightingale EC145 campaign reaches fundraising goal

Sentara Nightingale EC145 campaign reaches fundraising goal

29-Jul-2011Source: Sentara Healthcare

David Banty, 76, of Capron, Virginia in Southampton County has flown as a patient on the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, twice. The first time was in August of 1982, just seven months after the program’s inception, when he nearly drowned on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Last March, he suffered a heart attack at... Read more

Precision Heliparts appoints Regional Sales Manager for Gulf Region

Precision Heliparts appoints Regional Sales Manager for Gulf Region

29-Jul-2011Source: Precision Heliparts

Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces that aerospace industry veteran Bobby Risbourg has joined PAG subsidiary Precision Heliparts (PHP) as the company’s new Regional Sales Manager – Gulf Region. Bobby is now based in Lafayette, LA. Prior to joining PHP, Risbourg, spent 30 years with Chevron’s... Read more

Air Methods to report Q2 results on August 4

Air Methods to report Q2 results on August 4

29-Jul-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 after the close of the market on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more

Third largest port in France upgrades marine pilots from AS355N to EC135T2+

Third largest port in France upgrades marine pilots from AS355N to EC135T2+

28-Jul-2011Source: Eurocopter

The sea pilots of Dunkirk’s Grand Port Maritime will benefit from the reliability and safety of Eurocopter’s EC135 when the twin-engine helicopter enters service at one of France’s busiest port facilities. With the EC135’s selection, Eurocopter’s extensive experience in maritime support services has been recognized by the sea pilots of Dunkirk, who guide some 5,800... Read more

Avidyne launches “plug & play” panel-mounted avionics

Avidyne launches “plug & play” panel-mounted avionics

28-Jul-2011Source: Avidyne

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, today introduced a full line of panel-mounted, plug-and-play avionics for general aviation aircraft. Avidyne’s new avionics stack includes the IFD540 FMS/GPS/ Navigation/ Communication system with touch screen user interface, the AMX240 stereo Audio Panel with Marker Beacon, the AXP340 Mode... Read more

Rega wins approval for first helicopter GPS approach in Switzerland

Rega wins approval for first helicopter GPS approach in Switzerland

28-Jul-2011Source: Rega

(electronic translation from local language) Rega, the Berne hospital now supported in poor visibility, flying on navigation by satellite. The Federal Office of Civil Aviation has approved the Switzerland’s first civilian GPS approach procedures for helicopters. Patients benefit from increased security of supply in case of bad weather and haze layers. Just autumn or winter... Read more

L-3 Avionics Systems sells 15,000th Collision Avoidance System

L-3 Avionics Systems sells 15,000th Collision Avoidance System

28-Jul-2011Source: L-3 Avionics Systems

L-3 Avionics Systems announced today that sales of their collision avoidance systems have surpassed 15,000 units. The SkyWatch® collision avoidance system was the first active traffic detection system certified for general aviation and is widely used in light aircraft, helicopters and business jets. Midland Instruments, an L-3 Avionics Systems dealer since September 2008, purchased the... Read more

Honeywell extends tender offer for all outstanding shares of EMS Technologies

Honeywell extends tender offer for all outstanding shares of EMS Technologies

28-Jul-2011Source: Honeywell

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. – July 26, 2011 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Egret Acquisition Corp., is extending until 5:30 p.m., New York City time, on August 19, 2011, its previously-announced cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG), including the associated... Read more

Erlanger Life Force receives CAMTS accreditation

Erlanger Life Force receives CAMTS accreditation

28-Jul-2011Source: Erlanger Health System

Erlanger Health System’s air medical program, LIFE FORCE, has received a three-year accreditation for achieving high priority in patient care and safety from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). As of July 15, 148 accredited medical services are through CAMTS. LIFE FORCE is one of three air medical services in Tennessee that... Read more

Whistleblower Collier County MedFlight pilot placed on leave

Whistleblower Collier County MedFlight pilot placed on leave

28-Jul-2011Source: Naples News

A Collier County Medflight pilot accused of standing outside his running helicopter last week was placed on administrative leave Friday, a month after he won $70,000 in a whistleblower and retaliation lawsuit against the county.  (Full story)... Read more

US Forest Service seeks comments on proposed changes in pilot/aircraft requirements

US Forest Service seeks comments on proposed changes in pilot/aircraft requirements

28-Jul-2011Source: US Forest Service

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest ServiceInformation Collection; Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record, Helicopter Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record, Airplane Data Record, and Helicopter Data Record AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comment. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and... Read more

Gamera Human-Powered helicopter team achieves new 12.4 sec unofficial flight duration

Gamera Human-Powered helicopter team achieves new 12.4 sec unofficial flight duration

28-Jul-2011Source: Clark School of Engineering

On July 13, the students on the Gamera human-powered helicopter team from the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering completed their scheduled summer flight session with a new unofficial flight duration of 12.4 seconds. If verified by the National Aeronautic Association, this new time will shatter the team’s previous 4.2-second U.S. national record set... Read more

New commandant for UK’s Defence Helicopter Flying School

New commandant for UK’s Defence Helicopter Flying School

28-Jul-2011

The current Group Captain, ‘Jock’ Brown is leaving RAF Shawbury after 2 years to take up a vital and exciting role in Afghanistan. His replacement is Captain Paul Shawcross from the Royal Navy who arrives from the same role. (full story)... Read more

Three new helicopter models expected at Helitech 2011

Three new helicopter models expected at Helitech 2011

28-Jul-2011

Three new helicopters are due to make their UK debuts at Helitech this year. Europe’s largest dedicated helicopter exhibition takes place at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, near Cambridge in the United Kingdom, from 27-29 September. Launched earlier this year Eurocopter’s EC145 T2 has yet to be seen on display at an event in... Read more

Dart’s Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ for LongRanger and 407 certified by FAA, TC and EASA

Dart’s Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ for LongRanger and 407 certified by FAA, TC and EASA

28-Jul-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approval of their Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketâ„¢ for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 series of aircraft. The new PATENT PENDING DART Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basketsâ„¢ for light Bell aircraft feature an innovative mounting system that allows one person to quickly install or remove the basket in less... Read more

Helicopter operations suspended at Mumbai Racecourse

Helicopter operations suspended at Mumbai Racecourse

28-Jul-2011Source: Business Standard

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended all helicopter operations at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse here, after a safety audit revealed it lacked fire-fighting facilities and was functioning without required regulatory approvals.  (Full story)... Read more

IMT receives order from Pennsylvania State Police

IMT receives order from Pennsylvania State Police

28-Jul-2011Source: Integrated Microwave Technologies

Integrated Microwave Technologies announced that it received orders from the Pennsylvania State Police to outfit up to seven of its law enforcement helicopters with tactical video downlink systems, including IMT’s ChannelMaster Lite, NVG Access Remote and Omni Antenna technologies. These new orders comes on the heels of last year’s $1.6 million contract between IMT and... Read more

Special Rate for ALEA Members on NVIO Night Vision Goggle training

Special Rate for ALEA Members on NVIO Night Vision Goggle training

28-Jul-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts

Night Flight Concepts, a worldwide provider of night vision solutions, is pleased to announce it has just completed formal agreement with the Airborne Law Enforcement Association to provide to its membership NVIOâ„¢ Night Vision Goggle Computer-Based Training at a special ALEA rate. NVIOâ„¢ NVG CBT is an FAA approved Night Vision Goggle set of courses... Read more

Namibia: Oshana authorities divided over helicopter acquisition

Namibia: Oshana authorities divided over helicopter acquisition

28-Jul-2011

Members of the Regional Disaster Risk Management Committee are divided over the proposed acquisition of a helicopter to mitigate future floods and emergencies in the Oshana Region. (Full story)... Read more

Pawan Hans resumes helicopter services in northeast India

Pawan Hans resumes helicopter services in northeast India

28-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com

State-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd, which suspended services in six northeastern states after Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu and four others were killed in a crash, has resumed operations in all six states in the region.  All services previously operated by single-engined helicopters will now be flown by twins, and a thorough check has... Read more

Exhibit space available for 5th International Helicopter Safety Symposium

Exhibit space available for 5th International Helicopter Safety Symposium

28-Jul-2011Source: HAI

As an aerospace manufacturer or service provider, your company may play a vital role in helping to reduce helicopter accidents. The International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) is seeking industry solutions that will help address many accident related causes, and has organized an exhibit to showcase technologies designed to make helicopter flight safer. If your company... Read more

US Patent issued to Sikorsky for “Aircraft Integrated Support System”

US Patent issued to Sikorsky for “Aircraft Integrated Support System”

28-Jul-2011Source: Sikorsky

United States Patent no. 7,983,809, issued on July 19, was assigned to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. (Stratford, Conn.). “Aircraft Integrated Support System (Iss)” was invented by Edward T. Kell (Wallingford, Conn.), Anthony J. Lowe (Stratford, Conn.) and Sebastian H. Colbert (Hartford, Conn.). According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: “An aircraft... Read more

JSfirm.com stakes claim to be largest aviation job distributor

JSfirm.com stakes claim to be largest aviation job distributor

27-Jul-2011Source: JSfirm

Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com Sales Manager, has announced that their aviation jobs board has created the industry’s largest Job Distribution Network (JDN).  “This is great news for hiring companies,” said Richards. “We have partnered with select aviation websites, social and professional media, aviation organizations and aviation schools/alumni groups to attract active and passive job seekers.” PAMA.org... Read more

First two deliveries made as Russia certifies Bell 429

First two deliveries made as Russia certifies Bell 429

27-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee has this week announced the completion of the certification process for Bell’s light twin model 429.  This will open the way for sales Jet Transfer, Bell’s distributor for in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.  Shortly after this achievement, and the handover of certificate number PT325 to the manufacturer, Jet Transfer announced the... Read more

Controversy surrounds R44 acquisition by Philippine National Police

Controversy surrounds R44 acquisition by Philippine National Police

27-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Philippine National Police “PNP” have a total of three Robinson R44 helicopters, acquired in 2009.  These consist of two Raven Is and one Raven II, and the PNP believed at the time that they were all being acquired factory-new.  A big national controversy has been raised in recent weeks after it turned out that... Read more

Pasco County Sheriff selects Night Flight Concepts for NVG equipment and training

Pasco County Sheriff selects Night Flight Concepts for NVG equipment and training

27-Jul-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts

Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of night vision solutions, announces that it has been selected to provide Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and training to the Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. “Pasco County has a lot of difficult terrain to protect 24/7 and has been looking to acquire NVGs for some time now,” explained... Read more

EAA AirVenture attendees flock to HAI’s Heli-Center

EAA AirVenture attendees flock to HAI’s Heli-Center

27-Jul-2011Source: HAI

Hundreds of attendees at EAA AirVenture, in Oshkosh Wis. visited the HAI HELI-CENTERâ„¢ on opening day AirVenture Monday. HAI President Matt Zuccaro welcomed the crowd and shared the vision for an expanded helicopter presence through the HELI-CENTERâ„¢ here at AirVenture as well as at other major shows in the U.S. and internationally. Along with more... Read more

Aspen Avionics announces Connected Panelâ„¢

Aspen Avionics announces Connected Panelâ„¢

27-Jul-2011Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics announced today its patent-pending line of Connected Panelâ„¢ products that seamlessly integrate aviation application data from personal handheld devices with certified avionics installed in an aircraft’s panel. These revolutionary new products are being demonstrated at AirVenture 2011, in the Aspen Avionics booth #2145, Hangar B. Connected Panelâ„¢ includes hardware, software, and application components... Read more

Northwest MedStar expands to full-time base in Moses Lake

Northwest MedStar expands to full-time base in Moses Lake

27-Jul-2011Source: Northwest MedStar

Northwest MedStar, the region’s critical emergency care transport service, has expanded its Moses Lake day-base operations to a full-time helicopter base, providing additional coverage for critically-ill and injured patients in the north central Washington region. “The North Central region has been a long-time, loyal supporter of Northwest MedStar,” said Eveline Bisson, program director of Northwest... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments appoints leader for True Blue Power® division

Mid-Continent Instruments appoints leader for True Blue Power® division

27-Jul-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the appointment of Dr. John W. Gallman to the position of Division Director for the company’s True Blue Power® division. A veteran of more than 20 ­years in business aviation, Gallman began his career at the NASA Ames Research Center after earning his undergraduate and masters degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics from... Read more

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