4-Oct-2010Source: Zoological Society of London
Dr Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Dr Diane Gendron from CICIMAR at the Mexican National Polytechnic Institution came up with the idea of using a remote-controlled helicopter as a non-invasive method for collecting samples of whale blow to monitor the health of individual whales. The technique involves flying a remote-controlled... Read more
4-Oct-2010Source: 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
4-Oct-2010Source: Popular Rotorcraft Association
PRA has launched a new online publication called the Rotorcraft E-Zine. While it will be the organization’s official medium for communication with members from this point on, the first two issues will be available free for the download, whether you’re a PRA member or not. You’re invited to subscribe using this link: http://www.utahrotorcraft.org/PRAsubscriberequest.html The first... Read more
4-Oct-2010Source: SkyTrac System
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at HeliTech Portugal in Cascais, October 5-7. This three-day event is dedicated to the helicopter industry and is a platform for showcasing products, education, and training seminars for those in the industry. Steve Fuhr and Kim Bagnall will be on hand to demonstrate SkyTrac’s industry leading hardware, AFF/NAFC compliant ISAT-200... Read more
3-Oct-2010Source: 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
2-Oct-2010Source: DHnet
The Belgian Government agreed Friday to purchase a used MD902 for the Politie (Belgian Police), adding to the three MD900s they already have... Read more
2-Oct-2010Source: Hartford Courant
Sikorsky Aircraft said Friday that it eliminated about 1 percent of the company’s global workforce due to weakness in the market for commercial helicopters. That amounts to about 200 jobs.... Read more
2-Oct-2010Source: Arizona Republic
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Cari Harrison sentenced him to a total of 303 years, but ordered that all but two of them be served concurrently, meaning Jones will have to serve 25 years.... Read more
2-Oct-2010Source: Helitech
The Mayor of Cascais will officially open Helitech’s second exhibition in Portugal, which takes place next week from 5th to 7th October at Airport Cascais, near Estoril. Mr António d’Orey Capucho, the Mayor of Cascais, visited the event when it was first held in Portugal in 2008. The Mayor is expected to tour some of... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (CHL.UN) (the “Fundâ€) announces today that it has been notified by Ornge that Ornge will not exercise its option to extend beyond the initial term ending March 31, 2012, the contract pursuant to which Canadian Helicopters Limited (“CHLâ€), a subsidiary of the Fund, provides services in support of Ornge’s transport medicine... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Henry Ford Hospital
Henry Ford Hospital introduced today the Air Med 1 aeromedical helicopter as a new service for transporting critically ill and trauma patients to its facility from within a 150-mile radius in Michigan and Ontario. With demand growing for caring for critically ill patients, the air ambulance service positions Henry Ford to provide fast, emergency one-way... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Liverpool Echo
A teenager has been put under a curfew after admitting he put a police helicopter in jeopardy by shining a laser into its cockpit. [Note: Photo used in news article is way out of date – this force upgraded from AS355 to EC135 in 2003)... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: CBC
Officials with the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry said Thursday that commissioner Robert Wells expects to be finished his report in early October and will have it printed and delivered to the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board by 25th of this month... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Luxury Travel
The company is going to launch a day trip by private charter helicopter to Ba Ria Vung Tau for interested travelers from Ho Chi Minh City. The Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ), Vietnam’s leading bespoke travel experience, is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers over the years. Long... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: TLH Heliskiing
TLH Heliskiing will be one of the only heli-ski operators to fly small groups in the luxurious Eurocopter B4 Helicopter this winter. With more room in the aircraft for guests and all seating facing towards the front, all passengers will be able to enjoy the spectacular views with comfort. Gold Bridge, British Columbia, September 28,... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Los Angeles World Airports
There is a major renovation project to the Tom Bradley International Terminal currently taking place at Los Angeles International Airport. The Los Angeles Airport Authority says the project will modernize the terminal building by adding new facilities, including a large atrium area and five new wide-body fixed wing gates. The construction, however, will necessitate the... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: AAMS
Medevac transport safety, and that of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in particular, is a focal point of this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), which is set for October 11-13, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Not-to-be-missed HEMS safety regulatory-related conference highlights include details from Administration (FAA) officials regarding the FAA’s soon-to-be-released Notice of Proposed... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: NewsOK
Police say they’ve arrested a man and charged him with shooting at the Oklahoma City Police Department’s helicopter in June.... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: KFYI
Christopher Jones pleaded guilty to 35 counts, including car theft and running from the police. He is not charged with the deaths of the four men who died when the KTVK and KNXV helicopters covering the chase collided.... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: AVE
nsurance company “Innogarant has provided insurance protection Ka-226T Kamov during trials in India. The total sum insured under the contract amounted to more than 169.8 million rubles – $5.55 Million at today’s rates... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Leinster Leader
Story relates to accident of Schweizer 300CBi registered EI-CZL (see HeliHub.com page for this accident)... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Bernama
A recent survey revealed 169 helicopters registered in the national fleet of 504 aircraft – the first time the total in Korea has exceeded 500... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Garmin
Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc. (RSG), an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft services and Garmin International, Inc. have proudly teamed together to obtain FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for installation of the Garmin G500H glass cockpit in the Eurocopter AS350B2, AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopter models. Under this STC, any authorized Garmin aviation dealer can install... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Missoulian
Three fire tankers and a ladder truck responded at 9 a.m., Missoula police sealed off a block of Owen Street on the east side of the hospital, and two crash victims – one deceased mannequin and a live volunteer – were rescued from the roof by ladder.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: CBS13
A Glenn County resident has been sentenced for a year and a day in prison after being convicted of shining a high-powered laser at a California Highway Patrol helicopter, according to authorities.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: This Is Grimsby
A Humberside Police spokesman said the crew of Oscar 99 were attending a job near Grant Thorold Park when they experienced a series of bright green flashes which illuminated the inside of aircraft, putting them in danger.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer is proud to announce its participation in the National Seminar on Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) organized on Tuesday, 28th September at 11:00am at the ROYAL GARDENIA, BANGALORE. The event organized by the Rotary wing Society of India focussed on the challenges and prospects of HEMS in Europe and... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Business
Australia’s helicopter industry will be subject to an increased level of safety surveillance by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
The Russian Helicopters (an Oboronprom subsidiary) Board of Directors has approved a new company management system. In accordance with the resolutions passed, starting from 27 September UIC OBORONROM will cease to be the managing company of Russian Helicopters, JSC. Dmitry Petrov has been appointed the new CEO of Russian Helicopters. Before taking this position he... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Phoenix Helicopter Academy
We are very happy to welcome G-HNANY, an extremely well equipped B206 to our fleet.G HANY is a low hour, very well looked after aircraft with 3 coms, 2 GPS’s, auto pilot, Bose head sets, and a completely new paint job and interior. G HANY will be available for type rating once our FTO is... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: LaBarge
LaBarge, a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), has been awarded a $1 million contract from LORD Corporation to produce electronic assemblies for military and civilian helicopters. LaBarge anticipates follow-on orders. ”We are pleased to be selected by LORD as a manufacturing partner and look forward to further developing this new customer relationship. We use... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Total Heliski
Winter sports company,Total Heliski, are hosting London’s first ever dedicated heli ski and cat-ski Show as an evening event at a fitting five star venue overlooking the London Heliport on October 26. The London Total Heliski Show is a world first event designed to showcase the world’s premier boutique heli-ski and catski operations with operators... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Sandel
Experienced avionics sales representative will focus on advanced new HeliTAWS™ terrain safety system and other Sandel helicopter products Sandel Avionics has hired experienced industry sales representative Don Foster as HTAWS Fleet Sales Manager, responsible for the new HeliTAWS terrain safety system as well as Sandel’s other helicopter-specific AHRS and display products. With more than 20... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
FAA certification for the turbine powered Robinson R66 is expected on Monday 25th October, and all dealers have been invited to the factory at Torrance for a celebratory party. The R66 is powered by the new Rolls Royce RR 300, rated by the manufacturer at 240-300 shp, and weighing in at 176lb (a fraction under... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: Smartrend
One week ago, Bristow Groupwas downgraded to Neutral from Buy, $39 target, at Goldman Sachs. The stock closed yesterday at $35.95 which is 1.37% lower than the price one-week ago of $36.45.... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: Hernando Today
The laser flashed directly into Schultz’s eyes, causing him to turn his head. It also momentarily affected his field of vision, deputies said... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
Russia’s UTair will acquire 20 AS350/AS355 light helicopters in a new agreement that extends this leading rotary-wing aircraft operator’s long-term strategic relationship with Eurocopter. The acquisition contract was signed by Andrey Martirosov, the Director of UTair Aviation, and Eurocopter Vostok CEO Laurence Rigolini, in the presence of Christian Gras, Executive Vice president – Customers –... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: Sacramento Business Journal
Thunder Valley Casino Resort has started helicopter service from the Lincoln Airport to the Hayward and San Jose airports. Lincoln Airport is 8 miles north of the casino.... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: WHNT
“This Alabama State Trooper pilot was flying a marijuana eradication mission and stopped to check on his son who just had surgery,” the Department of Public Safety said, continuing “…this is his daily patrol vehicle and it is within his discretion to land it where he sees fit.”... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com maintains what we believe to be the most comprehensive record of helicopter accidents and incidents on the internet. From this month onwards, we will produce montly summary reports, and we will also continue to produce our very comprehensive annual report. Useful Links * Civil Accidents * Military Accidents * Fatal Accidents – both civil... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: Aerospace Filtration Systems
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, sponsored its Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament and raised nearly $30,000 for the St. Louis Metro Airborne Law Enforcement Foundation and the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Scholarship Foundation. The tournament,... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced it has received the FAA’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS). It is available immediately as an option on newly purchased systems or as a field upgrade for current owners. When... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that the first two GrandNew light twin helicopters for France and the Principality of Monaco have been delivered to their respective owners. The announcement of the deliveries was performed during an official event held by AgustaWestland and Monacair, an affiliated company of SkyGroup, in Monaco today. An... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: JetNet
JETNET LLC, the world’s leading provider of corporate aviation information, has released several significant improvements to its flagship Evolution service. They include two new “Views,†or summary pages, in addition to enhanced international compatibility and a mobile version of its software for smartphones. In addition to releasing new versions to subscribers, they’ll be demonstrating the... Read more
28-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter has begun test flights of the X3 demonstrator for its innovative High-speed, long-range Hybrid Helicopter (H3) concept, which combines excellent vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with fast cruise speeds of more than 220 kts. The X3 demonstrator is equipped with two turboshaft engines that power a five-blade main rotor system and two propellers installed... Read more
28-Sep-2010Source: Daily Bhaskar
Madhya Pradesh Aviation Department has confirmed the order, which is not due for delivery for at least 12 months... Read more
28-Sep-2010Source: Telephonics
Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation, announced today that its Electronics System Division received an order for a Sky Search-2000M® Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR) from Sikorsky Aircraft. The MSSR will be installed at Sikorsky’s Stratford, CT airfield used to test and validate their vast array of rotary and fixed wing aircraft.... Read more
28-Sep-2010Source: DART Helicopter Service
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Quick Release Heli-Utility Basket™ for the AS350/AS355 models of helicopters that is compatible with Eurocopter Squirrel Cheeks. DART’s new quick release baskets are lighter weight and easier to install than its... Read more
28-Sep-2010Source: Tanis Aircraft Products
Tanis Aircraft Products announced today its comprehensive line of aircraft and engine preheat systems are the most commonly prescribed solutions for cold weather protection and dependable aircraft starting. The company’s patented technologies are built for safe and secure aircraft operations, and most of Tanis’ components and products are FAA-PMA certified. Tanis has been developing weather... Read more
28-Sep-2010Source: PremiAir
PremiAir, the UK’s leading executive helicopter charter company and the supplier of helicopter services to the 2010 Ryder Cup, is now fully booked on its charter fleet for helicopter transfers to and from golf’s most prestigious golfing tournament, which takes place next month. From October 1st to 3rd, the Ryder Cup returns to the UK... Read more
28-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Netherlands has become the fifth country to operate the Guimbal Cabri G2 – after France, Germany, Monaco and Sweden.  Operator Helicon has recently registered Cabri PH-WTW, serial 1003, and will operate it from Lelystad.  This airframe was previously F-GXRU with French operator Ixair, who are no longer flying Helicon have a website at http://www.helicon-helicopters.com/ Manufacturer  Hélicoptères... Read more
27-Sep-2010Source: MyWebTimes
In the statement, St. Mary’s Hospital CEO Joanne Fenton said Air Methods has informed the hospital of the discontinuation of services. Saints Flight 2 has been based at St. Mary’s since January.... Read more
27-Sep-2010Source: Deccan Herald
The operators have been advised “to ensure that VIP sorties (are) avoided over dense forests or difficult hilly terrain where emergent landing or search and rescue become difficult in case of any eventuality,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a recent operations circular.... Read more
27-Sep-2010Source: Ski.com
Ski.com, North America’s largest provider of mountain vacations, today announced an exclusive partnership with Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH), the world’s largest heli-skiing operator. For the first time in their 45-year history, CMH is working directly with a travel provider based in the United States. Through this new relationship, travelers can use Ski.com to book four-... Read more
25-Sep-2010
The banner will be approx 260ft wide by 205ft tall, 2/3rd’s of Statue of Liberty or the width of 31  Bell Jet Ranger helicopters. Ocean Helicopters is proud to be a part of this partnership and is offering the Vertical Reference Academy at its location in West Palm Beach, Florida.  We will be offering many... Read more
25-Sep-2010Source: KFMB
A 44-year-old South Bay man was behind bars Thursday for allegedly shining a laser pointer at an airborne police helicopter, a felonious act that can temporarily blind a pilot.... Read more
25-Sep-2010Source: KKTV
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed on Pikes Peak is still recovering. It was a dramatic crash. and now for the first time since the accident the pilot is talking on camera about what happened. Â See also HeliHub.com accident page here... Read more
25-Sep-2010Source: Chatanooga Times Free Press
The Bell LongRanger will be located temporarily at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, Ga., but Erlanger is building a new hangar and service facility near McCaysville, Ga.... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Monday, 20th September was another red – or perhaps I should say yellow – letter day in the life of the Charity, as it was when we received our super EC135 helicopter from Bond Aviation.  Let me share with you the myriad of emotions as the aircrew, Sherie and Kirsty from the Charity staff... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Passur Aerospace
PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PSSR) announced today that Michael J. Paul, President of Predictive Business Systems (PBS), has joined PASSUR’s Technology Advisory Board as Executive Director. Prior to starting PBS, Michael was the CIO and Vice President of Materials Planning at Sikorsky Aircraft, a division of United Technologies (UTC). During the past 6 years he... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Great Slave Helicopters
Great Slave Helicopters Ltd. (GSH), has signed a new joint-venture partnership agreement related to the K’ahsho Got’ine Land District of Sahtu Settlement Area of the Northwest Territories. The deal is a three-way partnership including Yamoga Energy Services of Fort Good Hope, Behdzi Ahda First Nation Economic Development Trust of Colville Lake, and GSH of Yellowknife... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: FAA
The FAA gave the green light for full-scale, nationwide deployment of the satellite-based surveillance system called Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) following its successful roll-out at four key sites. The commissioning of the system means that air traffic controllers are now able to use the new technology to separate aircraft in areas with ADS-B... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation of Greenwich AeroGroup, announced today it has received AS9100 Aerospace Quality Standard System Certification at its Somerset, Ky., facility. “This certification demonstrates our commitment to meet or exceed the increasingly stringent industry requirements as a world-class supplier,†said President of Summit Aviation Robert Fitzpatrick. “This certification will standardize our quality processes across many... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Defence Web
Denel Aviation has received the green light from the South African Civil Aviation Authority to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul work on Eurocopter Bo105s... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Precision Aviation Group
In its continuing effort to provide the best products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industry, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) – the exclusive provider of ISMRO (Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) – began work on expanding its headquarters at 495 Lake Mirror Road in Atlanta, GA. The continued growth of PAG’s four... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Macon County Times
The Base of the Year Award is presented to the base in the Air Evac Lifeteam system that best exemplifies the company’s mission, including community service, education, and scene work.... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Net News Publisher
President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov held negotiations with high-level representatives of General Motors, Sikorsky Aircraft and Honeywell companies in New York, US on Monday.... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
The Russian industrial holding company Russian Helicopters, a part of the multi-profile industrial group UIC Oboronprom, offers the African aviation markets south of the Sahara, the new light multi-role Ansat. This civil helicopter with an MTOW of 3.3 tons is manufactured by the Kazan Helicopters, JSC , a part of Russian Helicopters, and is designed... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: NBC Washington
Military helicopters are a common sight in the D.C. area. But some local homeowners say helicopters and the ear-splitting noise they make are becoming far too common.... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: AIN
Industry observers believe the company could finally unveil its plans for a compound helicopter, which is known in the industry as the X3.... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Defensa
This order represents the first law enforcement AW119s in Brazil. Â Role equipment fit is reportedly similar to that of the New York Police Dept... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: AgustaWestland
New State-Of-The-Art Medically Equipped AW139 Helicopters to Enhance Patient Care Across Province Ornge, a world leader in the field of transport medicine, is proud to introduce the most significant fleet upgrade in the history of aero medical transport in Ontario. The first of the new AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters were unveiled this morning at the Ornge... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Cable Cutters Kit for Eurocopter model EC135 P1, T1, P2, T2, P2+, T2+ helicopters. Â FAA approval has been previously received and Transport Canada approval is pending. The EC135 kit is a new addition to the... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading offshore helicopter services provider, is going back to school. Continuing its tradition of supporting communities in which it operates, CHC Helicopter, along with Heli-One, will participate in two post secondary career fairs in order to present potential employment choices for both SFU and UBC. “With an estimated 3,000 students expected... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: JetNet
JETNET LLC, the world’s leading provider of corporate aviation information, is featuring its newly branded Helicopter database services, Helidex and Rotodex, at this year’s Helitech Portugal 2010 trade show. In addition, JETNET will be showcasing several new and enhanced summary Views, metric specifications, and Evolution Mobile, the mobile version of its flagship Evolution product for... Read more
