28-Jun-2011Source: Sensis
Avinor AS, the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) for Norway, has selected Sensis Corporation to deploy an Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system for the surveillance of helicopter traffic serving oil and gas platforms in the Norwegian part of the North Sea. Sensis ADS-B’s highly accurate surveillance will enhance safety of flights by providing air... Read more
28-Jun-2011Source: Cobham
MINERAL WELLS, Texas – HeliSAS, Cobham’s Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System, has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) status by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Eurocopter AS350 model series and EC130 helicopters. Earlier this year, HeliSAS was STC’d on the Bell 206B, 206L, and 407 models. HeliSAS sets a new standard in helicopter... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: RotorMotion
Feuding operators of private jets and helicopters are set to battle for supremacy again, but not in the skies – on a polo field. Teams from London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe’s largest business jet charter operators, and top helicopter charter business RotorMotion, will be resuming their rivalry in the first ‘Aviation Polo Challenge’... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Elbit Systems
June 27, 2011 – Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., has announced that its Board of Directors has elected General (USMC Ret.) Robert Magnus as Chairman effective on March 30, 2011. General Magnus succeeds Joseph A. Parini, who has served as Elbit Systems of America’s Chairman of the Board... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved a request from the Welsh Government to establish additional segregated airspace in the vicinity of West Wales Airport and the area to the east of the airport. The new segregated airspace will be for the sole use of unmanned aircraft conducting flying operations from the West Wales... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Gurufocus
CEO of Air Methods Corp. Aaron D Todd sells 6,500 shares of AIRMÂ at an average price of $69.45 a share.... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia intend to develop civil aeronautics and air commerce safety through technical assistance and training through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on June 16, 2011. This formal bilateral relationship, the first of its kind between the two countries, is... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
An agreement formalizing the industrial and commercial scope of the Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering joint venture – which will assemble and customize EC145 helicopters at a new facility in Astana – was signed in Paris today by Eurocopter President & CEO Lutz Bertling and Bolat Smagulov, President of Kazakhstan Engineering, in the presence of French and... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Turbomeca
At the International Paris Air Show, Olivier Andries, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran group) and Régis Magnac, Director of RTE, company in charge of the Electricity Transmission Network (TEN), are celebrating 250.000 flight hours for Turbomeca engines Used in aerial work helicopter for surveillance and maintenance of the French Electricity transmission network (high and... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Some controversy was raised in Gibraltar recently when two different officials gave opposing views on helicopter operations off the deck of a superyacht, according to “The Triton” website for operators of large private yachts. The captain of MY Calixe had sought approval to fly guests off their yacht, and received approval, only for it to... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Merced Sun-Star
Keeping the two planes and two helicopters in the air is an annual expenditure of $0 for Merced County, according to records from the sheriff’s department. They operate Bell UH-1 N911SS and Robinson R44 II N7527G... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: HelicopterBuyer
HelicopterBuyer, Inc. has sourced two new 2011 Bell 412 EP helicopters for an Australian client. The sale was a result of their exclusive helicopter brokerage services for Toll Remote Logistics, Pty. Ltd. based in Essendon. Mark V. Clancy, president and CEO of HelicopterBuyer, stated “We have been working with Toll Remote Logistics for an extended... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Sacramento Bee
Michael Edward Todd, 31, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court last month to conspiring to illegally export the parts. He is scheduled for sentencing in August.  Hamid “Hank†Seifi, pleaded guilty to that charge and to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Seifi was sentenced to 56 months in prison, followed by three years... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: NTSB
Top 10 critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents and save lives The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today announced its new list of the most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives. The new “Most Wanted List” highlights 10 safety issues that impact transportation nationwide. The announcement... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: NLR
The Dutch Rotorcraft Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (R-UAV) manufacturer GEOCOPTER from the Netherlands officially delivered its first Light Unmanned Rotorcraft System, designated GC-201, to its launching customer and development partner: the National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR). The GC-201 is a versatile unmanned system, designed and built like a normal helicopter. It has received official CS-LURS Class 1... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Lavoz Digital
The province will have five new helipads, particularly in Conil, Sanlucar Tarifa, Medina and Ubrique, to facilitate the transfer of patients in emergency situations.... Read more
26-Jun-2011Source: Air Medical Memorial
The Air Medical Memorial is a national memorial that honors flight crews who died in the line of active duty. This includes the pilots and medical crew members of both helicopter (HEMS) and airplane (FWEMS) operations. The memorial will be located southwest of the Denver metropolitan area. When open in 2012, the memorial will feature... Read more
26-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Caverton Helicopters of Nigeria has recently signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used for offshore transport duties in support of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. This order further strengthens the presence of AgustaWestland in Nigeria where... Read more
26-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce it is expanding its customer support network with the expansion of its authorised service centre network and blade repair centres which now exceed 70 across the globe. Ten new AgustaWestland Authorised Service Centres are now in the process of being approved, including ones in Russia, Portugal and... Read more
26-Jun-2011Source: Star Tribune
The CEO of Life Link III, a nonprofit medical transportation consortium run by nine Twin Cities health care organizations, was arrested Thursday at the company’s Minneapolis offices and charged with six felony tax charges. Richard Carter McComb, 64, was booked into the Hennepin County jail, where his bail was set at $250,000. More details... Read more
26-Jun-2011Source: Centroc
“I was surprised and concerned to see that Central NSW does not have a 24 hour helicopter medical retrieval service,†said Cr Phyllis Miller, Chair of Centroc and Mayor of Forbes. “The current contract CHC Helicopters has with Ambulance NSW for medical retrieval services by helicopter is for 12 hours a day and only during... Read more
26-Jun-2011Source: AHS
It is with great pleasure that the American Helicopter Society International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society – announces the winner of the prestigious Alfred P. Gessow Forum 67 Best Paper Award. A select group of members from the AHS Technical Council determined that the Dynamics paper, “Experimental Investigation and Fundamental Understanding of a Slowed... Read more
24-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Norwegian operator Blueway signed for a fourth additional EC225 at the Paris Air Show, completing their initial order of three EC225s signed this spring with Eurocopter. Present at the signature was the newly appointed Blueway CEO Jakob Bae and Eurocopter President and CEO Lutz Bertling. Blueway AS has provided helicopter services since 1986 and today... Read more
24-Jun-2011Source: Eurosafety
EuroSafetys iSafety App is ESI’s latest effort in their goal to improve airframe knowledge and safety in the helicopter community. The iSafety App is designed to provide a method to review caution panel emergency procedures from various aircraft. The first version of the app contains the caution panel procedures for the AS350B2, AS350B3, EC120B, EC130B4.... Read more
24-Jun-2011Source: Discovery Air
Discovery Air Inc. is thrilled to share the June 2011 edition of Flight Plan – the Newsletter of Discovery Air. Within this issue, you will learn about Great Slave Helicopters’ latest contract with Peregrine Diamonds, as well as Air Tindi’s Aqsaqniq Partnership agreement with Sabina Gold & Silver. Flight Plan also discusses Discovery Air Technical... Read more
24-Jun-2011Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, Inc. recently completed two major STC programs on the Eurocopter EC130 selected by Medflight Ohio (Columbus) to replace a mixed and aging fleet. The first two completed aircraft were delivered to Medflight Ohio, on June 6th where Metro Aviation, Inc. will serve as the operator, replacing Omniflight Helicopters as the Operator. Following crew... Read more
24-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
Héli-Union is extending its long-standing relationship with Eurocopter by ordering four EC175 for offshore oil and gas missions, continuing this worldwide helicopter operator’s tradition in pioneering the introduction of highly capable new-generation rotary-wing aircraft. The contract signature was officially announced today during Héli-Union’s 50-year anniversary celebration, which was held at its Toussus-le-Noble maintenance center near... Read more
24-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
On Thursday at the Paris Air Show, Aerotree Defence & Services Sdn Bhd issued a letter of intent for the purchase of three EC135s. The letter was handed over by Aerotree Group Executive Chairman YBhg. Dato’ Hjh. Norida Hamzah to Dominique Maudet, Eurocopter’s Executive Vice President of Global Business & Services. Aerotree intends to use... Read more
24-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
The Brazilian air taxi company Helimarte Táxi Aéro signed a contract today for the acquisition of an additional AS350 B2 helicopter at Le Bourget. Located in Sao Paulo, Helimarte already has six Ecureuil in its fleet. For the company’s president, Jorge Bitar Neto, the most important factor that led him to choose the AS350 B2... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
Celebrating a helicopter industry icon: Eurocopter honors the Ecureuil family’s past and present operating excellence, while looking to the future Le Bourget, France, June 23, 2011 Eurocopter is holding a day-long celebration at the Paris Air Show today to mark the Ecureuil helicopter family’s nearly four decades of operational excellence, bringing together more than 1,000... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: Lee County MedStar
Lee County, FL (June 22, 2011) – Lee County Emergency Medical Services (LCEMS) implemented a “stand down†of its MEDSTAR flight operations for a safety review at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 22. MEDSTAR will resume operations at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 with its recently acquired Bell 430 helicopter. Bayflite has agreed to relocate one... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: Euravia
Euravia a world leader in P&WC PT6 Engine Series MRO, has launched the “PT6T Fleet Refresh Program” (PT6T-FRP(C)) for the Bell 212, Agusta Bell 212 and Sikorsky S-58T Helicopter series operating the P&WC PT6T-3 TwinPac. Euravia are offering customers the opportunity to exchange their current PT6T-3 units for Zero TSO units with less than 4,000... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, and Jeppesen, a leading provider of aeronautical charting and navigation services, are pleased to announce PilotPakâ„¢, a new bundle pricing program for databases on select Garmin panel mount avionics. PilotPak provides a more affordable single aircraft pricing structure and... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: Sikorsky
PARIS – The S-76C++ helicopter is officially “sold out.†Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), made the announcement at the Paris Air Show today. With a 30-year legacy of safety and reliability as its foundation, the S-76D™ helicopter is the next generation and continues to progress toward first customer deliveries... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that PZL-Swidnik has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INAER of Spain to expand both companies’ businesses in the fire fighting market over the next ten years, in particular in Spain, Portugal, Italy and France. The MoU is focused on the specialised W-3A Sokol medium twin... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that INAER, the global provider of aerial emergency services and aircraft maintenance, has signed a contract for ten AW169 helicopters. These aircraft will be used for various applications across INAER’s markets. The contract marks another outstanding success for the all new AW169 model, just a few months... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Exclases Holdings Ltd. has signed a contract for eight AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft add to the two units ordered in May this year and more AW139s are expected to be ordered in the near future. This latest contract brings the total number of AW139s... Read more
23-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter Malaysia
Eurocopter Malaysia today signed a Fleet Upgrade and Retrofit contract for all the 5 units of EC135 belonging to Hornbill Skyways. In addition to retrofitting and upgrading works, the contract also provides for a transfer of technology, with works to be completed by June 2012. The contract was signed at the Paris Air Show by... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Air Ambulance operator Life Link III is operating a helicopter from Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar for a six-month trial starting this week. The helicopter and crew will be stationed at the hospital during daylight hours three days a week — Monday, Tuesday and Friday. At the end of this period an assessment will be... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the British EMS operator with two MD Explorers, have recently joined Twitter. In a growing trend among UK emergency services – both air ambulance and law enforcement – one by one all units are launching their presence on Twitter. Yorkshire Air Ambulance can be found @YorkshireAirAmb The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation) and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) are pleased to announce the signing of the final agreements for the firm establishment of HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland “equal†joint venture. HeliVert is intended to set up and run a final assembly line plant... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: Russian Helicopters
The aviation market of the European Union (EU) is one of the most important markets for the Russian Helicopters holding company, a part of United Industrial Corporation Oboronprom. The EU is one of the top priorities for the presence of Russian rotorcraft, including possible prospective deliveries and joint Russian-European projects in rotorcraft design and construction.... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: Med-Trans
MUSC Medical Center, located in Charleston, S.C., has finalized an agreement with Med-Trans Corp. for them to become their new aviation partner for their regional helicopter ambulance service. Terms were reached after an exhaustive selection process looking at significant factors such as aviation safety, complete customization of the program and excellent customer service. The region... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins, in collaboration with multiple helicopter operators*, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Eurocontrol, and the Netherlands Civil Aviation Administration, recently completed an operational evaluation to successfully validate automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) out airworthiness requirements for helicopters operating over the North Sea. The multi-year project, of which Rockwell Collins was a leading participant,... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and Brazilian ANAC approval of their New Mid Height Crosstubes for the Bell 206L model of aircraft. Mid Height Crosstubes are ideal for EMS operations. The lowered height and absence of the full-length step allows medics to safely and easily unload and load patients, reducing incidence... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the fleet of eight AW109 Power light twin helicopters of Kocoglu Aviation Inc. of Turkey has achieved the milestone of 10,000 flight hours in just two years. The eight AW109 Powers, operated by Sky Line Transportation Trade Inc., a Kocoglu Group company, have been successfully operating... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: StandardAero
StandardAero announced today that Rob Fox has been named Regional Sales Director of StandardAero’s Business Aviation sector. In this new role, Fox will be directing the company’s western region sales duties overseeing Business Aviation’s regional sales team responsible for daily interaction and support of StandardAero’s Business Aviation customers. “Rob has proven to be a long-term... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) delivered a completed Bell 407 to Aero Tech recently. During a 56 day completion, URS customized Aero Tech’s 407 with avionics and communications equipment, specialized airframe options and exterior paint. The avionics and communications equipment installed consisted of the Garmin G500H cockpit display system, GNC-420W Comm, the GDL6A satellite weather and... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is proud to unveil the AW189, a new generation affordable multi-purpose twin-engine 8-tonne class helicopter designed in response to the growing market demand for higher payload, longer range and higher productivity. The AW189 complements the modern range of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters and will be certified in 2013 and enter service in... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS , and Vector Aerospace Corporation, a Canadian corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, announced today that all remaining regulatory approvals required to be obtained by 7762798 Canada Inc. (the “Offeror”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eurocopter Holding, under the Offeror’s offer to acquire at a price of C$13.00 in... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Research Frontiers
SPD-Smart electronically dimmable window shades supplied by Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) licensee Vision Systems are being presented by an OEM in their full cabin mockup at the 49th International Paris Air Show being held from June 20-26, 2011 at Le Bourget Airport in France. Vision Systems’ SPD-Smart Nuance and Noctis aerospace windows offer instant and... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of an agreement with RUAG Aviation to designate its Alpnach helicopter facility in Switzerland as an authorized Customer Service Center (CSC) to support the Sikorsky S-76® helicopter platform. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). “The... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: AEM
KELOWNA, British Columbia – AEM Corp is pleased to announce they have completed a distribution agreement with EDMO Distributors, Inc. (www.edmo.com). “The signing of the agreement was more a matter of formality as we have been using EDMO as our North American distributor since January of this yearâ€, said Dave Veitch, president of AEM. “We... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Potter as Western Region Marketing Manager. Mr. Potter will be responsible for the overall growth and development of Universal Avionics product sales in the Western U.S. region, which includes California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Mr. Carroll will be based in the Los Angeles vicinity.... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Microturbo
Agusta Westland, a Finmeccanica company, has selected the e-APU60 of Microturbo (Safran group), a new concept of auxiliary power unit specially designed to meet the requirements of new-generation aircraft which will need more electrical power, to be installed on the AW149, new-generation medium class multi-role helicopter. The key features of the e-APU60 that have contributed... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: BBC
Police said the men burst into the charity’s office in Brierley Hill at around 0845 local time. A spokesman said they held 20 members of staff hostage with the Taser although it was not used on them. (see story)... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter has announced that Air Methods Corporation, the world’s largest air medical transportation provider, has ordered four AS350 B3 helicopters. These aircraft will update and expand its extensive fleet that already includes more than 240 Eurocopter helicopters. “This purchase highlights Air Method’s leadership in providing technologically advanced aircraft to meet the performance, mission and... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Today, American Eurocopter announced the delivery of the first Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)-capable EC135 in the United States. The aircraft was delivered to Paradigm Helicopters and will be put into operation in the Houston, Texas area. “This delivery highlights the dedication of our employees and our company to providing our customers with the most... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced that it has shipped the first EC155 bound for the University of Michigan’s Survival Flight program to Metro Aviation, the air medical service provider and helicopter completions specialist based in Shreveport, LA, for completion. This aircraft is the first of three EC155s to be delivered this year. It is currently scheduled to... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce today that it has taken full ownership of the BA609 tiltrotor programme. Bell Agusta Aerospace Company (BAAC) will be renamed will remain a US company being the new type certificate applicant to FAA. The new company will be totally owned by AgustaWestland and the BA609 tiltrotor will... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky’s S-92® helicopter achieved an average availability rate of 96% for the offshore oil operators’ fleet during the month of April, demonstrating a trend over the last few years that the aircraft are increasingly reliable for customers worldwide. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The S-92 offshore fleet has flown more than... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today an agreement to sell an S-92® and two S-76C++™ helicopters to the Milestone Aviation Group, a global finance company that purchases and leases helicopters to high quality helicopter operators. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), announced the sale at the ongoing Paris Air Show. All three aircraft are... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Bell
Paris, France (June 21, 2011) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) announced today at the Paris International Air Show, that AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has agreed to purchase Bell’s ownership interest in the BA609 tiltrotor program, a Bell-AgustaWestland joint venture. Bell Helicopter will remain the key supplier of engineering services and key... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Lansing Community College’s aviation mechanics program is the centre of an investigation involving a Bell OH-58A Kiowa. Harry Whitehead, the lead faculty member who ran the aviation program before he was fired last month, allegedly tried to sell the helicopter to a long-time acquaintance two years ago. He was expecting a running OH-58 in exchange... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Smart Rotor Systems
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Smart Rotor Systems Inc. (SRS) announced today their agreement for SRS to use a NRC-patented structural component designed to control vibrations in helicopter rotors and aircraft wings. Ottawa-based Smart Rotor Systems Inc. (SRS) specializes in innovative vibration and noise control technology for the rotorcraft market. SRS intends... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce a number of new capabilities that will be introduced in the near future for the AW139 that will be of potential benefit to both current and future operators. These include enhanced navigation capabilities, the latest collision avoidance system, additional icing clearances and new helicopter deck clearances. AgustaWestland... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host a working forum on July 12 & 13 (14 if needed) at HAI Headquarters in Alexandria, Va. for all interested stakeholders. You will be advised of any location changes (to a facility immediately adjacent to HAI Headquarters) should the number of registered attendees warrant it. HAI is facilitating the... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: AEM Corp
AEM Corp is pleased to announce they have completed a distribution agreement with Adams Aviation located in the United Kingdom. “We are thrilled to have someone as connected and experienced as Adams Aviation representing and selling our products in Europeâ€, said Dave Veitch, AEM’s president. “Adams will be able to offer continuity to our customers... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter today launched an ambitious program to hire over 300 experienced engineers for its French and German operations as the company further enhances its research and development resources in remaining the world’s helicopter industry leader. This employment outreach is focused on skilled engineers with more than four years of experience, who are being recruited to... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
Find all of the latest technical information, photos and films on Eurocopter’s entire range of helicopter products by downloading the Eurocopter media gallery application for iPads in Apple’s ITunes online app store. The app provides access to: In-flight helicopter footage Photos Exclusive content Brochures You may also download the Eurocopter application for iPads to learn more about... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
A new Helicopter Centre will be developed within the Malaysian International Aerospace Centre and will become the hub for all rotary wing operations and activities. As the anchor tenant of the Helicopter Centre, Eurocopter Malaysia will begin operations at the new location from April 2012, with installation of a EC225/EC725 Full Flight Simulator also targeted... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Safran
Jean-Paul Herteman, Chairman and CEO of Safran (Paris:SAF), and Lin Zuoming, President of AVIC, today signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) covering aircraft engines and avionics, to extend their general strategic partnership agreement signed in 2010. The first MOU establishes a clear framework for collaboration between Safran and AVIC, particularly concerning the development of new-generation... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today the delivery of two S-76C++™ helicopters to Heli-Union for use in offshore oil missions. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The contract for these aircraft was signed in November 2010. With this delivery, Heli-Union now has eight S-76C++ helicopters operating internationally. “We are proud that Heli-Union continues... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today at the Paris Air Show that China Southern Airlines Company’s Zhuhai Helicopter Branch has contracted for a S-76C++â„¢ and two S-92® helicopters to support the company’s offshore oil customers operating in the South China Sea. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Zhuhai is the largest and oldest... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce it is expanding the number of Technical Representatives within its Customer Support & Services organization by 25%. Located in strategic sites around the globe based on regional demand and requirements, AgustaWestland’s Technical Representatives now numbering more than 40 and this will be increased to more than 50... Read more