27-Oct-2010Source: Winnepeg Free Press
Inquiry commissioner Robert Wells is expected to report by Friday to the federal-provincial board that regulates oil activity offshore. But it’s up to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to make those findings public.... Read more
27-Oct-2010Source: EAAA
[The Magpas statement referred to was run by HeliHub.com here] The East Anglian Air Ambulance was dismayed to read the press statement issued by Magpas which made many erroneous statements about the EAAA’s work and future direction. We have detailed below a more accurate view of our aims and strategy and are happy to provide... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
(This press release follows HeliHub’s first report on this purchase, way back on 3-Sep-2010 – see here) Moscow, 26th October 2010 – Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-building holding that makes part of the UIC Oboronprom plans to deliver to Russian EMERCOM five Ka-32A11BC helicopters within 2011-12. In accordance with the state contract between Russian EMERCOM and Russian... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Aeronautical Accessories
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., an affiliate company of Bell Helicopter, is pleased to announce that it has received supplemental type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Bell 429 accessory package. Approvals are in process for other countries, including Japan. Designed and produced by the rotorcraft parts manufacturer and distributor with protection, convenience, and easy... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is pleased to announce 14 employee winners of the 2010 Lawrence D. Bell Pioneer Award. With this recognition, four Bell teams are advancing to the final stage of the Chairman’s Award for Innovation, a corporate Textron competition honoring innovators whose exemplary innovations have led to significant improvements and... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: News-Press
Lee County will pay $3 million to purchase and upgrade a used emergency services helicopter to replace the one that crashed a year ago. The county commission this morning approved the purchase.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Thsi is Scunthorpe
It is fully equipped with night vision goggle capability, the MD 902 Explorer would be able to fly in the dark – something the current model is unable to do.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: This is the West Country
The firm which owns Land’s End termintes talks with British International Helicopters (BIH) over plans to move services to the Scilly Isles to its airport. Photo shows current base – Penzance HP... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, congratulates Robinson Helicopter Company on achieving certification of the new R66. The helicopter was FAA certified October 25 during a ceremony held at the Robinson facility in Torrance, CA. The R66 is powered by a single Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine and is the first turbine powered model in Robinson’s... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Sierra Express Media
The Togolese Government is reported to have demanded compensation from the Sierra Leone government for their 21 citizens who lost their lives... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Bega District News
Since starting in 1998, the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter has travelled throughout the ACT and Southern NSW, providing the highest standard of aero medical assistance.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Bristow Helicopters
Bristow Helicopters Ltd has secured a £multi-million five year deal with the Integrated Aviation Consortium (IAC) in the UK North Sea. The IAC comprises six major oil companies: BP, CNR International, Fairfield Energy, Petrofac, Shell and TAQA. The contract was renewed for a five year term with the option to extend for an additional five... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Magpas
Following news enquiries today regarding the “privatisation†of the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity, Multi Award Winning charity Magpas, issues the following statement: We are grateful that matters that have long concerned our board of trustees are now being brought into the public domain by the media. We hope that this will now open the... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: ACPO
A new National Police Air Service (NPAS) is set to provide a more efficient and accessible air support service throughout England and Wales that offers better value for money. Responding to the findings of a comprehensive review commissioned in 2009, ACPO members have approved the central recommendation to replace the current air support system with... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Through 2010, HeliHub.com has become known for its range of official register updates, where we list new helicopter registrations, cancellations, changes of owner etc for a range of countries – Australia, Austria, Ireland, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland and UK. We are now very pleased to report that, in association with AMCAR, we... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-11621898
A man has been arrested after a green laser was shone at a police helicopter which was responding to a burglary in Berkshire at the weekend.... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: LA Times
Nathan Ramon Wells, 19, aimed the laser at the aircraft in June 2009. Along with the prison time, he will also be placed on supervised released for three years when he completes the sentence.... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: Serenity Helicopters
Serenity Helicopters has opened their doors as the newest provider of Las Vegas to Grand Canyon helicopter tours. Steve Egger, founder of Air Maui (a popular Hawaii helicopter tour provider), brings his 25+ years of experience and flawless safety record to the Las Vegas helicopter industry. Serenity takes pride in being a small company, which... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: NZ Herald
Transport Accident Investigation Commission air accident investigator Peter Williams said there was no evidence that the model was to blame in the recent fatal accident referred to in the article... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received approval to add the AS 355 NP models to their Eurocopter product line on 8 STC’s from Transport Canada, the FAA and EASA. Recently updated with the AS355NP models are the following STC’s: From Transport Canada * Bearpaws *... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: US Forest Service
Regional Forester Randy Moore is proud to welcome Jeanne Wade Evans, who will serve as Deputy Regional Forester for the National Forests in California. Jeanne Wade Evans, Supervisor on the San Bernardino National Forest since October of 2005, will move to the regional level to oversee Fire and Aviation Management as well as State and... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: SureFlight
The aviation refinishing company, SureFlight, LLC celebrates opening its new 18,000 sq ft aviation paint facility. As part of the fivefold expansion, SureFlight constructed a new state-of-the-art Double Down Draft paint booth capable of accommodating a large size helicopter such as the Sikorsky S-92 with main rotor blades installed, or two helicopters side by side... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: Cyberpress
Turbomeca is to lay off more than half of its employees, with 35 departing in January 2011 and another 35 in May.... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: The Dispatch
A lease agreement that would station a Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Air Care helicopter at the Davidson County Airport will be on the table for discussion Tuesday night at the Davidson County Board of Commissioners’ meeting.... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust recently hosted the second annual Aeromedical Case Study Conference at The Essex Golf and Country Club in Earls Colne. The themes covered this year were Trauma, Paediatric Care, Medical Retrievals, Multiple and Logistical Challenges The aim of the conference was to give like-minded professionals the opportunity to meet and... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, announced today that its President and CEO, John Uczekaj, will be participating in Houlihan Lokey’s 8th Annual Aerospace-Defense-Government (ADG) Conference on October 28, 2010 in Washington DC. Uczekaj’s presentation will focus on Aspen’s background and product development philosophy, as well as insight on the future... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: Sunshine Coast Daily
Becker Helicopters are flying high after winning the award for innovation at the 21st annual Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards. The awards recognise the contribution that exporters make to the state’s economy.... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that its Bell 407 advanced flight training device has been qualified to Level 7 by the Federal Aviation Administration. “An increasing number of helicopter operators are recognizing the value, efficiency and effectiveness of training using FlightSafety’s new Level 7 qualified flight training devices as opposed to training in the... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: Portugal News
A new building will be constructed at the site for staff who provide support to the heliport for the protection and rescue operations, namely the emergency medical helicopter which has a 24 hour team.... Read more
24-Oct-2010Source: AMCAR
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
24-Oct-2010Source: AMCAR
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
22-Oct-2010Source: BBA Aviation
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) has unveiled its F1RST SUPPORTSM global technical operations center powered by Dallas Airmotive. The center utilizes integrated satellite based tracking to deliver ultra-fast and efficient response to AOG aircraft. “We believe this is a game changer for the engine support industry,†stated BBA Aviation ERO President Hugh McElroy.... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Avionics Intelligence blog
Avionics suppliers at the NBAA convention this week say that the avionics market for helicopters has been a steadying force as they saw their business aviation orders dry up during the economic downturn.... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Brisbane Times
Goldman Sachs & Partners New Zealand Ltd will advise the receivers of South Canterbury Finance on the sale of 100 per cent of Helicopters New Zealand and a majority stake in Scales Corp.... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Bristow Helicopters
[HeilHub.com editor note – we are running the Bristow press release verbatim below. However, we note their careful wording “the first global helicopter operator” when there is already another UK helicopter operator in this marketplace. Bond already fly an EC135 out of Lowestoft in support of the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm. Press release follows…]... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Statesman
Plaintiffs’ attorneys and a lawyer for PHI Inc. said Thursday that confidential terms of the settlements will be filed. see also Accident report on HeliHub.com... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Columbus Dispatch
About 1 a.m. yesterday, Kellough was following a burglary suspect on the West Side when laser light struck his eyes. He said he sharply steered the helicopter away from the light, but not before his co-pilot was also temporarily blinded.... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: BBC
The detailed plans would take away the air base which we currently have at Sheffield, and they would then get our service from bases in West Yorkshire, Humberside or Derbyshire.... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies, a global supplier of aeronautical voice and data equipment and services, today announced it has expanded its partnership with Stratos Global. Stratos, a subsidiary of Inmarsat, is the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions. The expansion of Latitude’s role as a Stratos Channel Partner includes its new status... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Kaman Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (Nasdaq: KAMN), have formally offered the K-MAX® unmanned helicopter in response to a U.S. Naval Air Systems Command request for a cargo unmanned aircraft system. Earlier this year, the unmanned K-MAX system successfully demonstrated its ability to resupply troops in a simulated... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter announced today that the company has delivered an AS350 B2 helicopter to the Aviation Section of the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD), located on Long Island, east of New York City. This is the third AS350 B2 in the SCPD’s fleet of four that also includes an EC145. The... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: Express Buzz
The CIAL has plans to construct an exclusive heli terminal with four or five helipads in Kochi airport.... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: Misosulian
There was real smoke and a make-believe helicopter crash atop St. Patrick Hospital Tuesday morning.... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of GPS tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation assets, announced today that the Red Crescent Authority of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian equivalent of the Red Cross, will be installing Blue Sky Network’s GPS-based aviation tracking devices on its first-aid helicopter fleet after a successful... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International’s mission is to advance the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce. That mission charges each of us to commit ourselves to promoting the highest level of safety and efficiency. This culture of professionalism is nurtured when we encourage and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and organizations. Each... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: BBC
Robert Paterson, industry body Oil and Gas UK’s health, safety and employment issues director, said: “Everyone in the oil and gas industry really appreciates the work Bob put in to make these safety improvements actually happen.”... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: Globe and Mail
United Nations peacekeepers in Congo say they desperately need one thing above all: helicopters.... Read more
21-Oct-2010
[Electronic translation of local language press release] The Government of the State of Goiás, in partnership with the National Secretariat of Public Security (SENASP), just bought a new car that will strengthen the operational power of the Fire Brigade of the State of Goiás (CBMGO). Single-impeller A helicopter of the Italian manufacturer Agusta Westland, Koala... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: L-3 Avionics
L-3 Avionics Systems announced today at the NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention that Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) capable versions of the SkyWatch® HP models SKY899 TAS and SKY899A TCAS-I are expected to be available in mid-2011. The new SkyWatch HP units will come with a pre-installed updated software package that will fuse active traffic and... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro is to speak at the Greater St. Louis Helicopter Association Annual Helicopter Safety Seminar on Saturday, October 23, 2010.  Registration is at 8:00 a.m. with the program running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Topics Include; FAA Enforcement, Airworthiness, Flight Safety, and Other Safety-Related Topics. To print a flyer for the... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: Multiflight and Cotswold Helicopters
From the website of Multilfight Multiflight has sold a Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter to Helitrain Ltd at Kemble Airfield for flight training purposes The R22 Beta II G-FIRS recently returned to service following its 12-year 2200 hour overhaul. As a Robinson Service Centre, Multiflight was able to carry out this work in house, plus... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: BBC
The air ambulance service covering Kent, Surrey and East and West Sussex has been given the go-ahead to operate 24 hours a day.... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: 40 Square Software
40 Square Software, which provides high-powered, user-friendly, paper-free software solutions for the helicopter industry, has just launched a new Web site featuring free 30-day trials for its flagship products, Heli Officeâ„¢- Offshore and Heli Officeâ„¢-VFR. Heli Office is a new way for helicopter operators to manage their business. It is a powerful yet easy-to-use application... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: STARS
AltaGas Ltd.’s logo was unveiled today on a STARS helicopter in Calgary, in recognition of AltaGas reaching a $500,000 donation milestone. Since 2001, AltaGas has partnered with STARS to help bring emergency medical services to its field locations in Alberta and British Columbia. “We are passionate about initiatives that better the lives of people in... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: AgustaWestland
(HeliHub.com editor note – we have already run this story as reported in Maryland local press – this the confirmation from AgustaWestland via a press release) AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce today that it has been awarded a contract by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to provide six AW139 helicopters for... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. announced today an agreement in principle for Sikorsky to make an investment in Eclipse Aerospace Inc. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Eclipse Aerospace provides engineering, service, and support for the fleet of 260 Eclipse 500 twin-engine jets. Sikorsky Aircraft, manufacturer of the BLACK HAWK helicopter and other iconic... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Clicanoo
Ferry flight to Mayotte included a sector of 700km... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) joined with Allegheny General Hospital’s LifeFlight at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Allegheny General Hospital’s LifeFlight had on display its MD Explorer which they use to provide regional emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation services for critically ill and injured patients who need immediate... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Analar Corp
The Northeast corridor, and especially Manhattan, is the busiest helicopter environment in the world. However, helicopters have always been a “secondary priority†to fixed wing aviation at all the airports in and around New York – paying high fuel prices and enduring long ferry sectors to service the flying public. Helo Holdings Inc. is pleased... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft will design, build and fly two prototype light tactical helicopters as the follow-on advancement to the X2 TechnologyTM demonstrator aircraft that unofficially shattered the helicopter world speed record here in September with a flight speed of 250 knots (287 mph). The decision to continue development of the next-generation rotary wing technology will enable... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Conklin & de Decker
Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft buyer, owner or aviation professional to understand how to make an informed decision when buying and owning an aircraft. This Seminar will focus on the many areas of concern... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Jet Rescue Air Ambulance
Mexico City – Jet Rescue Air Ambulance is proud to announce the opening of a new business unit based in Mexico City. The “Critical Air†business unit offers emergency evacuation by means of its A-119 Koala air ambulance helicopter. Quick response teams are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in most weather... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Aragon Liberal
The Environment Department has invested 625,500 Euros in the works to expand the base Boltaña helicopter transport, so as to improve staffing and infrastructure of the base, working 9 months per year... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Statesman
Travis County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously selected Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas as a second operating base for the STAR Flight medical-evacuation service... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter today inaugurated its new Indian subsidiary, which has been given the goals of expanding the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer’s commercial presence in this highly-promising marketplace, reinforcing its support and services network throughout the country, and further developing the company’s four-decade relationship with Indian industry. Eurocopter India Pvt. Ltd. is the 25th subsidiary established worldwide... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engine operators wishing to enrol in Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) industry leading Eagle Serviceâ„¢ Plan (ESP Program) will no longer face minimum flying hour requirements. At a media briefing held during the National Business Aviation Association’s 63rd annual meeting and convention (NBAA) in Atlanta, Georgia, Raffaele Virgili, Vice President, Customer Service, announced P&WC has... Read more
20-Oct-2010
Tenders for the supply of one helicopter closed on Friday 15th, but ChelAvia was the only company to bid. It is expected to be a Bell 429... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: HFI
HFI is offering an array of scholarships to answer the current and projected need for both qualified helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, and to provide further training for safety managers and other professionals in the safety field. * Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship (four (4) $5,000) * Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship (six (6) $2,500) *... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the latest addition to its array of reliable aircraft products for general aviation — True Blue Power™. The new line of power products, designed and manufactured by Mid-Continent Instruments, expands the company’s offerings to include aircraft inverters and emergency batteries. The new lineup — housed in signature true-blue casing — combines... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: WNCT
The emergency air transport service took off in April of 1985 with only one helicopter. The fleet has grown to three choppers and a number of ground support units... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: CAW
The CAW is expressing alarm at the decision by ORNGE to move the Toronto Island Medivac helicopters to the Hamilton International Airport, which will dramatically reduce service to Canada’s largest city, the union says. “The decision to cut the service from Toronto Island Airport means that an important access point to the large highly specialized... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: United Nations
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Sudan now has 24 helicopters, an increase of eight, to help move 120 tons of material for the January referendum that will decide whether southern Sudan declares independence from Africa’s largest country, a senior official said today. “We have a large mission support capability here in the south as... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker, in association with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), announced the third annual Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management scholarship winner is Richard Valentine. This award is being presented at the 2010 NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention in Orlando, Florida. Richard Valentine is a senior at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: The Telegram
Lawyers for Cougar Helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. were in court Monday to debate a procedural issue in Cougar’s $27-million lawsuit against the U.S. helicopter manufacturer.... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Hillsboro Aviation
Hillsboro Aviation is pleased to co-sponsor Bell Helicopter’s upcoming Maintainers & Operators (M&O) Conference in Sacramento, California for all light, intermediate and medium series helicopter operators and maintainers. The conference, which takes place October 25 and 26 at the Sacramento Holiday Inn, provides an opportunity for all owners, operators, maintenance personnel and pilots to interact... Read more
