4-Jan-2011Source: Naples News
Cpl. Joseph Andreasen and flight officer Cpl. Shawn Bogart were on patrol in North Naples at about 1 a.m. Saturday when a green laser light entered the left side of the helicopter, injuring both of their left eyes... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (CHL.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today the closing of the conversion of the Fund from an income trust to a dividend paying corporation by way of plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) as further described in the Fund’s management information circular dated May 13, 2010. The completion of the Arrangement resulted in the... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: WDSU
New Orleans Children’s Hospital launches a new helicopter operation on 3rd January with Air Methods operating an EC145... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: Office of Special Counsel
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) transmitted to the President and Congress a Department of Transportation (DOT) report responding to a whistleblower’s allegations that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) failed to ensure that Airworthiness Directives (ADs) were issued in a timely manner.  ADs are rules that FAA issues to address unsafe conditions that exist in... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson Helicopter Co have launched a new website at http://www.robinsonheli.com.  Although no major content changes have been made, the new cleaner design is certainly easier to navigate than its predecessor. Some new aspects of the site – particularly the World Dealer Locator Map – show that elements of new technology have been introduced. Scratching... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: Brownsville Herald
Trevor Moore, president of CC Helicopters based in Kamloops (British Columbia) was shocked to learn two Bell 407s he leased from a U.S. company may be owned by a Mexican drug lord.... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: Lycoming
Lycoming Engines, a division of Avco Corp., has been awarded the prestigious Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence, making it one of only two in history to achieve the honor at the business-wide “enterprise†level. Dubbed the Nobel Prize for manufacturing by Business Week magazine, The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence is awarded annually by the... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: Heli Invest
Just before Christmas at the service center of Heli Invest in Warsaw Eurocopter delivered the Polish Medical Air Rescue, or Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (LPR), the last two EC 135P2i helicopters out of total of 23 ordered under a contract with the Ministry of Health. Heli Invest – as a sole authorized distributor of Eurocopter helicopters... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: HAI
NBC Nightly News recently aired a report on the FAA’s Next-Generation Air Traffic System that featured the pioneering application of that system’s backbone, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), for helicopter operations in the Gulf of Mexico. “The FAA is touting a revolutionary system that it says will overhaul air traffic control across America, making the nation’s... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: HAI
FAA officials will address industry-developed questions on public-aircraft operations and discuss related information at a meeting in Alexandria, Va. on Thursday, January 20, 2011 that will also be accessible through the Internet. HAI and the FAA encourage directors of operations, chief pilots, directors of maintenance, and pilots of Part 135 air carriers, and entities contracting... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: Helitrax
Telluride Helitrax announced the start of it’s 29th season of Helicopter skiing in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The oldest helicopter ski operation in Colorado, Helitrax offers the ultimate helicopter skiing adventure with experienced staff and guides for intermediate and expert skiers and boarders alike. Now conveniently located in the lobby of the Peaks... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: CHC
Following a traditional ceremony that saw nine Buddhist monks bless the office, CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading offshore helicopter services provider, is pleased to announce that the company’s new SEA regional headquarters is fully operational from its new location in Bangkok. Located on the 21st floor at Sun Tower B on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Chomphon, Chatuchak,... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas –Today, American Eurocopter’s FAA Organization Delegation Authorization (ODA) issued Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) for both the EC135 and EC145. These STC’s have upgraded the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) single- or dual-pilot configuration and are predicated on the use of either the Garmin GNS 430W or 530W in... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: NTSB
The NTSB has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking comments from the public regarding amendments to its procedural rules dealing with review of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate actions and its rules concerning applications for fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The NTSB listed three main reasons for... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: Aero
Friedrichshafen – AERO, the Global Show for General Aviation, will be presenting a significantly expanded helicopter area, the Helicopter Hangar, as part of the exhibition from Wednesday, April 13 to Saturday, April 16, 2011. The show’s organizer, Rainer Herzberg, promises a high concentration of helicopter power, with large helicopters from various manufacturers being shown for... Read more
4-Jan-2011
Boustead Holdings, founded in 1828, is one of Malaysia’s established and diversified conglomerates. Today Boustead has more than 100 subsidiaries and associate companies of which four companies are listed on the local stock market – Bursa Malaysia.... Read more
3-Jan-2011Source: Arizona Family
Rescuers used a Stokes basket to lift the man off the trail and up to the helicopter, but as that basket got close to the door, it started to spin faster and faster. (VIDEO)... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: NUPGE
In October, Local 505 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/NUPGE) filed a complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) alleging discrimination, intimidation and targeting of union activists at Ornge, formerly Ontario Air Ambulance. “We are pleased to announce that the complaint has now been withdrawn by the union prior to a formal... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: CSTS Dinamika
The 8th of December 2010 saw the first major contract signed between Training center HTP Ostrava and MoD in Czech Republic on training flight crews for the Mi-171helicopter. The first crews started training on December 9th. The core of the program is training for emergencies including landing at windmill caused by engine or anti-torque rotor breakdowns, training... Read more
23-Dec-2010
The three also plan to together float an aviation company to cater to the growing air-transportation needs in the state.... Read more
23-Dec-2010
Applicant Steven Troon, from H.Troon Properties, said he had been approached by an operator, Aquila Helicopters, to build the $150,000 heliport and hangar.... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: DRF Luftrettung
Preparation for the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), at the Regensburg HEMS base of HDM Luftrettung is gaining pace: The helicopter of type EC 145 completed multi-day tests conducted by Eurocopter, the helicopter manufacturer, on NVG capability last week. Pilot training goes along with it. In April 2011, the regular NVG operation will start... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: Soloy
Soloy Aviation Solutions (Soloy) and Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (now branded as Donaldson), recently agreed to expand Soloy Aviation Solutions Distributor Agreement to include Donaldson Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) products. This product line distributor expansion allows Soloy to offer inlet barrier filters to operators of aircraft currently approved with Donaldson IBF products. “Now Soloy can... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: Master Instructors
Master Instructors LLC of Longmont, Colorado recently introduced its new Master CFI-Helicopter (MCFI-H) accreditation. Designed to better serve the needs of the nation’s rotorcraft instructors, the MCFI-H designation is the sixth in a line of Master accreditations offered by the company. Improved safety in rotary wing instruction and EMS operations has taken on a renewed... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: HAI
Under the auspices of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), an International Working Group (IWG) has been working for the last 4 years on developing new criteria for the classification and qualification of civil helicopter Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), based on pilot training tasks. The intention is for the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: Jerry Trimble Helicopters
Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is proud to announce the opening of their winter flight training base in Thermal, CA (TRM). JTH decided to move one of their R-22 Beta II’s to a warmer locale for winter flying. Jerry Trimble, owner, stated “We felt it would be fun for our customers to provide a different training... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: Great Slave Helicopters
Dehcho Regional Helicopters is pleased to announce that its ownership group has grown to include the business arm of Liidlii Kue First Nation (LKFN) of Fort Simpson, the largest First Nation in the region. “This is a very satisfying milestone for our partnership,†said JoAnne Deneron, Dehcho Regional Helicopters President. “We have always been 100... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: TVACAA
Thanks to the generosity of its supporters the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance (TVACAA), which serves Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (BOB), was able to fly an extended 12 hour day for the period 5 July 2010 to 22 November 2010 and will continue to run a 10 hour day during the winter months. The... Read more
22-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The third of three AW119Ke helicopters for the Brazilian state of Goias is currently undergoing flight testing at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia facility.   Goias has a population of nearly 6 million and covers just over 130,000 square miles. This helicopter is expected to be delivered to Brazil in January 2011. Serialled 14768, and test flying on US... Read more
22-Dec-2010Source: Sacramento Bee
California Shock Trauma Air Rescue on Wednesday began providing emergency helicopter transport service to the Sacramento Valley from its headquarters at McClellan Park.... Read more
22-Dec-2010Source: Brantly International
Representatives of Brantly International announced today that helicopter industry veteran Kyle B. Hardman has joined the company as its new president. “We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Hardman join Brantly International,†stated CHENG Shenzong, Chairman of the Qindao Brantly Investment Group, owners of Brantly International. “His depth of experience as a program leader and... Read more
22-Dec-2010
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Enflite, Inc., the interior and galley products division of LifePort, Inc., has achieved AS9100B certification and in the process received a perfect score from third party registrar Intertek. The audit also evaluated Enflite’s compliance with ISO 9001: 2008 quality standards. Meeting the complex and unique demands of the aerospace industry, this new... Read more
22-Dec-2010Source: HAI
Although this long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was billed as a regulatory initiative aimed at helicopter air medical operations, it goes well beyond that. It would affect other Part 135 operations, all commercial helicopter operations, and even Part 91 operations. HAI has been receiving considerable feedback from air medical operators and working closely with... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Local reports in Azerbaijan confirm the delivery of two Sikorsky S92s to operator SW Helicopter Services, with the pair arriving at Zabrat airport near Baku. HeliHub.com understands they will be put to use supporting offshore exploration in the Caspian Sea with oil company BP. The two helicopters are serials 92-0135 and 0136, and one has... Read more
21-Dec-2010
MISSISSAUGA (Dec. 20) – Ornge, a world leader in transport medicine, reached a major milestone in its five year history today, as the organization transported its 100,000th patient. All aspects of air ambulance services were divested by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in January 2006 and since became Ornge. Ornge, a not-for-profit organization,... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: Stuff
helicopters NZ stands to lose a US$45M contract, after losing New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval to carry out a special contract in Asia. HNZ has lost the approval needed to operate the contract retrieving the remains of American servicemen missing in Laos and Cambodia.... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: ALEA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance is accepting nominations beginning today for the Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery and the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery. Every day, federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers engage in exceptional acts of bravery while in... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter today announced that it will release its financial results for its fiscal year 2011 second quarter ended October 31, 2010 by posting a quarterly report on the Investor Relations section of its website (www.chc.ca) after the market closes on Thursday, December 30, 2010. CHC will also host a conference call on Tuesday, January... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Uralhelicom has become the first organisation in Russia and CIS to win approval to carry out major overhauls on R44s. The company has recently received agreement from both Robinson Helicopter co and the Russia Authorities. They have also accepted an R44 Raven I with 2200 aiframe hours as the first airframe to go through the... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: CompaniesAndMarkets.com
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation – Strategic SWOT Analysis Review – companiesandmarkets.com adds new report Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) is one of world´s leading producers of military and commercial helicopters. The company offers fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft, and civil and heavy lift helicopters, as well as related spare parts. It also provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: MyNorthWest
Wayne P. Groen was arrested by FBI agents, spotlight in hand, in his driveway, dressed only in underwear, said special agent Fred Guut.... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
We reported on 19th November that CHC had won the Woodside Energy contract in Australia from long-term incumbent Bristow Helicopters. CHC will commence flying this contract in June 2011, operating four EC225 aircraft and two AW139 aircraft based out of Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The two AgustaWestland AW139s have been delivered... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: ABC
Planning Minister Matthew Guy says the Government has amended the Glenelg Shire planning scheme to allow the plans to go ahead.... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host a forum on public aircraft in Alexandria, Va. (location to be determined) on Thursday, January 20, 2011 in cooperation with the FAA and industry participants. The National Transportation Safety Board also is expected to participate. Estimated start time will be 1 pm Eastern to accommodate Internet participants in other... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
On Dec 15, 2010 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a key Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO 10022) to notify operators of aircraft equipped with a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) of potential deficiencies in the configuration and condition of installed NVIS equipment. The safety alert warns “many operators of NVIS-equipped aircraft may not be... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: BBC
A group of youths stopped an airborne ambulance crew from landing at an emergency call in Swansea by pelting the helicopter with snowballs.... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: Eurocopter
Poland’s public air medical rescue operator LPR (Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe) has received its final two EC135 helicopters from the 23 acquired by the Polish Ministry of Health, which are being used to modernize the country’s nationwide emergency medical services (EMS) network. This on-time delivery for the concluding two EC135s followed their technical acceptance at Eurocopter’s... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: CAE
MONTREAL, QUEBEC and VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA–(Marketwire – Dec. 20, 2010) – CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter transportation for the offshore oil and gas industry, announced today that they have signed an agreement pursuant to which CAE will acquire CHC Helicopter’s helicopter flight training operations including four full-flight simulators located... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
On Friday 17th December, the Fire Department in Brazil’s state of Goias took delivery of the first of three AgustaWestland AW119Ke helicopters bought by the state. Lieutenant Colonel Múcio Santos Ferreira of the Fire Department said that the cost 7 million Brazilian Reals – approximatly US$4 million. The aircraft has the capacity to be used... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: The Town Talk
Lake Charles-based Performance Helicopters opened a branch at Pineville Municipal Airport on Nov. 22.... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Justice of Cyprus has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin engine helicopters during an official ceremony held today in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Dimitris Christofias; Minister of Justice and Public Order, Loukas Louka; Chief of Police,... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: Lexavia Integrated Systems
Lexavia Integrated Systems today announced the addition of new personnel to support Business and Product Management activities for business aircraft and rotary wing applications. Joining the Lexavia team are Chuck Crompton, Director – Business Development and Jim McCann, Director – Product Management. Chuck Crompton comes to Lexavia with over 20 years of experience with infrared... Read more
19-Dec-2010Source: Eurocopter
Marignane, France, 17 December The first NH90 in the tactical transport helicopter configuration for France made its maiden flight today at Eurocopter’s Marignane, France facility. During a one-hour mission, the NH 90 TTH carried out dynamic systems checks followed by handling qualities evaluations and initial avionics tests, followed by the rotary-wing aircraft’s departure to the... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Flightglobal
Russian Helicopters says it will begin production of the Mi-38 utility transport helicopter in 2013, after resolving engine supply issues with Pratt & Whitney Canada.... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: This is Hull & East Riding
Sgt Jenkins said the attempt to dazzle the helicopter pilot had serious implications. “Endangering an aircraft is an offence and carries a five-year prison sentence,” he added. “Unfortunately for us, their night vision equipment is often better than ours.”... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to be working on a research project with the FAA on usage validation for Health Monitoring Systems (HUMS)-equipped helicopters. The project has the potential to increase operational efficiency and safety for HUMS-equipped aircraft with the ultimate goal of conditioned-based maintenance. Please help us by taking a couple of minutes to fill out... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: HAI
The Helicopter Association International has named Jim McKenna as its new director of communications, responsible for all public relations and communications initiatives of the world’s leading helicopter trade association. McKenna succeeds Martin J. Pociask, who in late November was named vice president and curator of the Helicopter Foundation International. “HAI in recent years has increased... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Saab
Saab has signed an eight-year agreement with Scandinavian Air Ambulance Holding AB.This means, from the start of next year, Saab will take over responsibility for the Group’s technical and maintenance personnel and operations for their helicopters and aircraft. Saab also invests MSEK 25 in Scandinavian Air Ambulance convertibles. Through the agreement, Saab takes the responsibility... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced its plan to extend the capability and performance of the widely respected Bell 412EP helicopter, which will be available to customers in 2012. A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) project that will extend the wide range of missions that can be performed by the 412EP is... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and One Sky Aviation announced the All Models List (AML) addition of the Eurocopter EC-135 onto FAA STC # SR02362AK for the installation of Max-Viz EVS-1500 dual optical zoom infrared Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on the Eurocopter Deutschland EC-135 helicopter. “This STC currently encompasses the helicopter models associated with both the H9EU and H88EU... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the production certification to manufacture the Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS) 6100 at its US subsidiary, in Miramar, Florida. “With certification and production authority in hand, Becker Avionics will begin manufacturing the DVCS6100 system in the US immediately” said Roland Becker, President and... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Reuters
“The preferred bidder has informed the Ministry of Defence within the last 48 hours that it has become aware of a possible issue in connection with its bid to provide the UK Search and Rescue capability”... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Australian Helicopters
Australians in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula will now have access to better and safer emergency medical helicopter services after the construction of a brand new $4.6 million helipad by Queensland Health for the Thursday Island Hospital. The 620-square metre aeromedical helipad, ringed with two-metre safety nets, will be used by Australian Helicopters’ quick... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Townsville Helicopters
Townsville Helicopters is proud to announce the opening of the first helicopter pilot training school in Townsville. The school has full CASA approval, therefore we do not have to operate under another company’s banner. We are a local company and committed to providing North Queensland with a quality training facility. The school will operate the R22... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Weybridge UK 14 December 2010 – HeliHub.com is today adding the complete list of ICAO helicopter type designator codes to its website. This is available under the “Data” menu, with options to view sorted by manufacturer name or by the designator code itself. Looking at the data, users may express surprise at the volume of... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
Located in remote Northwestern region of British Columbia, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing has long been renowned for providing some of the deepest, most reliable snowpack in the world. In addition to offering over 2,300 square miles (1.8m acres) of vast and varied ski terrain via helicopter, they have just announced the opening of a new catskiing... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: Shropshire star
Under the cloudof a recent national police aviation review which called for their unit to be closed permanently, the Dyfed-Powys police are now considering fixed wing options to save money.... Read more
15-Dec-2010
Participants often willing to pay big bucks for guided access to pristine powder... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
(electronic translation from local language) Moscow, December 14, 2010 – JSC “Helicopters of Russia jointly with the Corporate University OAO Oboronprom holding a contest Helicopters XXI century”. It is open to students and university student teams (no more than three people), as well as workers holding enterprises “Helicopters of Russia”. Age of participants – 18-35... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Helicopters of Russia, a subsidiary of OAO Oboronprom, became the owner of 24.66% shares of OAO Kazan Helicopter Plant (KHP). This tactical move is actually to allow Oboronprom to reduce its shareholding 66.15% to 41.49%, according to Interfax. KHP manufactures helicopters Mi-8, Mi-17 light helicopters Ansat. The authorized capital of KHP is 154.6 million rubles... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Reports are reaching HeliHub.com today that Avicopter have signed sales contracts with two customers for their new AC311. There was no indication of how many aircraft were involved, or the identity of the local Chinese customers The AC311 is a six seat helicopter, and the design is akin to a mix between an AS350 and... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today that it will invest more than $1 billion in research and development over the next five years to develop the next generation of high-performance aircraft engines. The investment includes a $300 million repayable contribution from the Government of Canada under the Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative (SADI) program.... Read more
14-Dec-2010Source: Gazette
The sole survivor of a 2008 Maryland State Police helicopter crash in District Heights has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the FAA, alleging negligence on the part of air traffic controllers.... Read more
14-Dec-2010Source: State of Maranhão
[Electronic Translation of local language press release] Roseanna Sarney Governor delivery on Monday (13), the 15h, the Headquarters of the General Command of the Military Police (Rock), a model EC145 helicopter, equipped with high technology to enhance the operations of the Public Security Bureau in the fight crime across the Maranhão. The state is the... Read more
14-Dec-2010Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance
In response to media coverage suggesting that there may be no air ambulance service in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire by Christmas, the East Anglian Air Ambulance has moved to reassure the public that its enhanced service has in fact now been launched and will be ready to help those caught up in medical emergencies and accidents... Read more
