9-Sep-2010Source: Invermere Valley Echo
Both Interior Health (IH) and the Ministry of Transportation (MoT) have responded to questions after four heliports were shut down in the East Kootenay earlier this summer.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- Enstrom 280C Shark, G-COLL near Douglas, Isle of Man on 19 March 2010 Robinson R22 Beta, G-OTOY atWellesbourne on 28 April 2008 Robinson R44 Astro, G-PIDG at Skipton, North Yorkshire on 26 June 2010 Robinson R44... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: Billings Gazette
In their preliminary report of the Aug. 10 crash that injured two men, NTSB investigators say the small Piper Cub from Park City was coming in for a landing when it apparently flew into the rotor wash of a large helicopter.... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be attending the Barclays Capital 2010 CEO Energy-Power Conference to be held in New York City, September 15 – 16, 2010. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer is scheduled to present... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Aero Contractors
Aero, West Africa’s leading e-airline has unveiled its new website at www.flyaero.com.  The new website, brings a fresh new look and increased functionality for the user.  On the website the user will find full details of Aero routes and schedules, contact details, products, services and a host of information about the company.The new version contains... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received FAA approval of their Cable Cutters Kit for the   EC145 (MBB-BK 117 C-2). EASA and Transport Canada approvals are pending. The Cable Cutters Kit provides a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the capability to... Read more
8-Sep-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
8-Sep-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company is pleased to announce the introduction of a best in class certification of precision Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) enabled glide path capability on the Bell 429. The Bell 429 is the only helicopter available in the market with this technology certified for 9 degree localizer precision... Read more
8-Sep-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
8-Sep-2010Source: WNAA
On 2nd September 2010 local Air Ambulance Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) attended their 9,000th mission since the service began in 2003. Dominic Tolley, Director of Air Operations commented, “9,000 missions is quite a milestone and illustrates what a vital, well used service WNAA provides. I feel proud that I am part of a... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: BBC
A 14-year-old youth accused of shining a laser pen at a police helicopter in Leicester has failed to convince the High Court he should not be prosecuted... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Express Buzz
Indian Rotorcraft, a joint venture between Tatas and Italian helicopter company AgustaWestland, will set up a helicopter manufacturing unit at GMR’s aviation SEZ at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport soon.... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: HAI
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Research Grants Program has awarded the Helicopter Association International (HAI) a cooperative agreement to support research titled “Validation of FAA AC-29-MG for Usage Creditsâ€. “HAI is pleased to be working with the FAA on this important project†says Matthew Zuccaro, HAI President. “The ability of the Health and Usage... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Recently retired from being President & Chief Executive at Robinson Helicopter Company, is giving the Cierva Lecture at London’s Royal Aeronautical Society on Tuesday 5th October. The Cierva Lecture is named after Juan de la Cierva, FRAeS, an aeronautical engineer who pioneered rotary flight. In 1926 with the backing of the Weir brothers he formed... Read more
8-Sep-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
8-Sep-2010Source: KTUU
Alaska State Fair visitors with no flying experience can take control of a helicopter through a challenge offered by Caster Aviation. For $25, anyone over the age of 16 can participate after watching a short safety video.... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Surrey Herald
Adrian Bell joins the charity in September following a career in the Royal Navy. He leaves his position as Commander British Forces Gibraltar to take up his new role with the air ambulance.... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Aero Vodochody
AERO Vodochody a.s. reached a profit in the amount of CZK 279 million in 2009. Aero is thus reaching a profit this being since successful completion of restructuring in 2007, when the company was acquired by the Penta group. The revenues of Aero reached CZK 2.9 billion in 2009. The profit of Aero in 2009... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Mid Hudson News
Leonard Petruzzi, 45, was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, a felony, and second-degree obstructing governmental administration, a misdemeanor.... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: AFS
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, makes Paradise Helicopters, a leading provider of island tours, excursion flights, interisland travel and charter services in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, more efficient with Inlet Barrier Filters (IBF). “We installed our first Donaldson... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Uniflight
The rotorcraft-focused private equity investor Hawke Capital Partners announced today that it successfully recapitalized the balance sheet of its wholly-owned operating subsidiary Uniflight, LLC, while simultaneously completing the acquisition of the assets of Aviation Services Unlimited, based at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York. As a result, Uniflight’s maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities have... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Yorkshire Evening Post
Running on BBC1 throughout September, Helicopter Heroes chronicles the exploits of the two MD Explorers of Yorkshire Air Ambulance... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter, the number one commercial helicopter manufacturer in the United States, has named Anthony DiNota as Vice President of Commercial Sales, Marketing and Customer Support. DiNota has held several key positions in the aviation industry and brings with him over 26 years of proven experience. He comes to American Eurocopter from Omniflight Helicopters, one... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed will be collaborating with AgustaWestland in Italy, Agusta Aerospace Corporation in Philadelphia, PA and RSG AeroDesign, LLC in Fort Worth, TX to outfit three Grand New helicopters for Life Flight Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) in Salt Lake City, UT. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Intermountain Life Flight to reach our goal of fleet... Read more
7-Sep-2010
Atlas Helicopters has announced that despite the credit crunch woes affecting the majority of the transport industry, helicopter charter is making a slow but steady revival, with private and business helicopter hire experiencing an increased demand. Mike Burns, Chief Executive and pilot at Atlas Helicopters, who have been experiencing business growth despite the economic conditions,... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: The Times-Picayune
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Tulane Medical Center turned the top level of a hospital parking deck into an evacuation zone. Now they are on the point of opening a more permanent solution at a cost of around $2 million.... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: The Californian
Refers to this accident – 03-Sep-10 N4427F Bell 47G5 Salinas, US-California... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: Manning River Times
The Bell 412 helicopter, which is being bought from Canada, is on schedule to be delivered in October.... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: Economic Times
A mega heliport at Rohini in north Delhi and a helipad for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) being built by state-run Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited (PHHL) will be operational by mid-September.... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: Turbomeca USA
World leading helicopter engine manufacturer, Turbomeca, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Vice President of Customer Support for its U.S. operations. Jean-Marc is replacing Leo Morrissette who is transitioning to a new position within the Turbomeca Group to be announced by the end of the year. Jean-Marc comes to Turbomeca from our... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: ThisIsLocalLondon
Air ambulance spokesman Jill Playle said despite next month’s decision, the change was unlikely to happen for another three to four years, saying “This is a long process and the planning application is the very first step to doing this”.... Read more
7-Sep-2010
“Two Russian helicopters with a Ka-32 and Mi-26 arrived at the airport in Nis, they have not yet done so flights, but are ready to intervene at any moment,” said the speaker of agency.... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
AssetNation, a very successful online auction organisation with 85,000 registered buyers, have launched a new sub-site for aircraft under the name Aviation Auctions. The first helicopter auction on this new site closes on Thursday this week at 10am Central, and comprises seven helicopters. Bristow Group have an Australian-based AS332, an Alaskan LongRanger III and a... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: WBAL
Maryland State Police said Monday that one of its helicopter crews was recently targeted while trying to land in Ocean City to pick up a trauma patient.... Read more
6-Sep-2010Source: This Day
Aero Contractors rotary wing, which carries out over 35 per cent of offshore shuttle services for oil and gas companies, has lost a major Shell contract to Caverton Helicopters and multibillion naira major services in the off-shore operations... Read more
6-Sep-2010Source: Agencie AngolaPress
Kazan Helicopters to supply nine Mi-17B-5 helicopters and one Mi-172... Read more
6-Sep-2010
The Transportation Safety Board probe into a deadly helicopter crash off Newfoundland is flawed and unfair, say lawyers for the victims of Cougar Flight 491.... Read more
6-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
In the last week, the 6,000th news story has been filed on HeliHub.com – no mean feat from starting in mid February 2009 in the week of the annual HAI Heli-Expo. This equates to an average of 74 stories per week, a good deal more than any other helicopter industry news source. The HeliHub.com team... Read more
6-Sep-2010Source: The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum site on the airfield at Weston-super-Mare has been recognised by The Transport Trust as a Transport Heritage site, in recognition of its connection with the manufacturing of helicopters in the town between 1955 and 2002. The occasion will be marked with the unveiling of a special Red Wheel Plaque at The Helicopter... Read more
6-Sep-2010Source: Gizmodo
Lasers have recently shown they can down a UAV–but they can also keep the drones up in the air. LaserMotive has kept a 22-gram model helicopter hovering for hours at a time on just a few watts of laser power.... Read more
6-Sep-2010Source: Texas Public Radio
San Antonio AirLife... Read more
5-Sep-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
5-Sep-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
5-Sep-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
5-Sep-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
5-Sep-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services’ announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received Transport Canada approval or their new Cable Cutters Kits for Bell 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, L-4 helicopters. FAA and EASA approvals have been previously received. The Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a sophisticated new web service to provide users of its Helideck Monitoring Systems (HMS) with live data over the internet. The new Web HMS 100 service meets the demands of helicopter operators and pilots for advance data on helideck conditions before the flight embarks for the platform and addresses forthcoming new... Read more
5-Sep-2010
Rosvertol signed a long-term agreement with GC Olimpstroj to participate in the construction of Olympic facilities in Sochi, General Director Boris Slusar told journalists.... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: Reuters
Air Medical was previously owned by private equity firms Florida-based Brockway Moran & Partners Inc and Pennsylvania-based MVP Capital Partners. It operates through three subsidiaries: Air Evac Lifeteam, Med-Trans Corporation, and EagleMed... Read more
5-Sep-2010
Imagine having to pay 103 Euros for a 6 minute flight from Monaco to Nice Airport, and then having to queue up with the masses. HeliAir Monaco is to introduce one-stop check-in at Monaco HP to enable their customers to be transit passengers at Nice.... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: Missouri Governor Jay Nixon
Gov. Jay Nixon today visited Houston to announce the award of $183, 361 in Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) tax credits to a Missouri company that operates the largest independently owned and operated air medical service provider in the United States. The EEZ incentives will assist Air Evac Lifeteam in significantly expanding its operations in south-central... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: Power Flow Systems
Following several years of development and testing, the FAA has awarded an STC to Power Flow Systems for the tuned exhaust they developed for the Robinson R22 and R22 Alpha, Beta and Mariner helicopters. Developed in partnership with Performance Aviation in New Zealand, the system allows the older R22, with the Lycoming 0-320 to perform... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) recently moved to their new, larger facility – located within a mile of the current hangar, increases the square footage by 40,000 square feet and provides additional office space, a dedicated customer lounge and office and additional parts storage. URS will maintain their current 15,000 sq. ft. facility as well. The... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: IHST
In response to an invitation from the International Helicopter Safety Symposium, the Global Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring Steering Group is pleased to announce that they will present an HFDM workshop at IHSS 2010, scheduled to coincide with the HeliTech tradeshow in Estoril, Portugal. The IHSS will be held on October 3rd and 4th, with HeliTech running... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: Agencia EFE
The Organized Crime Prosecutor told the press that the two helicopters and a mobile home were found abandoned on land in the municipality of Fraijanes, 34 miles southeast of Guatemala City.... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: Alexander Rescue Squad & EMS
The Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center revealed its latest addition to the AirCare fleet on September 3rd for several local emergency services agencies in Alexander County. The recent addition of the EC-130 helicopter to AirCare’s fleet has allowed them to reach out to the communities in their service area and has greatly reduced response... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: WDBO
Deputies say someone was shining a laser that could have blinded the pilot of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office helicopter. The pilot was OK, but now deputies are hunting for the person who flashed the laser.... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to confirm a previously unannounced order by Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia for nine AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions supporting oil & gas industry operations in Malaysia. All nine aircraft will be delivered by March 2011. Dedicated pilot and... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/article_bbcf748a-b70f-11df-b106-001cc4c03286.html
Attempting to quiet rumors of secret government flights over Billings, a local flight business says it’s using a large cargo helicopter to train pilots for a private company formerly owned by Blackwater.... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: Cambridge News
The pair allegedly aimed the shaft of light at the cockpit of the Cambridgeshire force’s aircraft while it was on a call... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: Wisconsin State Journal
The 2008 crash of a UW Hospital Med Flight helicopter that killed three people was due to human error and the lack of an on-flight instrument, said NTSB (see report)... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
The joint development by Eurocopter and Kannad of a new-generation emergency distress beacon for helicopters was recognized today with an award presented during a conference of industry managers, entrepreneurs, agencies, and managers in the economic and technology sectors. The trophy was bestowed on Eurocopter, a worldwide leader in the production of helicopters, and Kannad, a... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
Olaronke Adunal Fakunle, 40, appeared in court Thursday, where she acknowledged she embezzled money while working as accounts-payable clerk for STARS in Alberta and used it for personal expenses between Sept. 7, 2007, and Oct. 9, 2008.... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: CAE
CAE announced that the first CAE 3000 Series helicopter mission simulator, a Eurocopter AS350 B2 model located in Phoenix, Arizona, has been qualified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Level 7 flight training device credits. “This new CAE simulation capability offers the most immersive, mission-focused experience ever for the civil helicopter market in... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: Belfort
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufacturers, is pleased to announce that Steve K. Eagan has been hired by Belfort Instrument Company as Sales & Marketing Manager, Environmental Products. Steve has more than 20 years in the environmental sensor and system markets including synoptic meteorological stations, Road Weather... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: UralHelicom
n the period from 16 to 22 August 2010 “Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM» conducted a presentation R44 Robinson helicopter in Vladivostok. Especially for the presentation from the factory Robinson Helicopter Company, was taken to a new helicopter R44 Clipper I. At the airport Shamora, during the week, were conducted demonstration flights. Anyone wishing to... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: NJ.com
Controversial rules for dispatching medical helicopters to the scene of traumatic accidents were modified today, resolving for now a longstanding dispute between the state service and the private companies seeking to compete with it.... Read more
3-Sep-2010
Russian Emergency Ministry plans to get five Ka-32 helicopters and two Antonov-148 aircraft... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: Connect Amarillo
US Senator John Cornyn made a stop in Amarillo Tuesday to tour Bell Helicopter and to tout the importance of the work being done there for our military personnel... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that the Virginia Department of State Police Aviation Unit in Richmond, Va., would receive 19, F4949 Pinnacle Aviation Night Vision systems. ASU already had obtained a necessary GSA contract that covered a full line of ITT aviation systems, parts and accessories. “We are thrilled to fill the order for... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: AFS
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW139. A welcome equipment addition to this... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: TracPlus Global
Dunedin based tracking company TracPlus Global announced today that it has secured a number of significant international contracts that continue the company’s global success. Following on from their success in being selected by the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) as the exclusive integration provider for airborne fire fighting in Australia, the company has secured significant... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: NLR
The National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) will host a Helicopter Safety Day in Amsterdam on Friday, 10 September 2010. This day (to be held in Dutch language) will centre on safety improvements in helicopter use. It will also be possible to have a look at the NLR helicopter simulator. The annual number of (avoidable) helicopter accidents... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: Frost & Sullivan
The civilian rotorcraft market is expected to remain diverse with the bulk of all new deliveries arriving from mature production lines. The industry witnessed unprecedented growth in the global sales of civil rotorcraft from 2004 through 2008. However, as 2008 ended, the economic slowdown saw rotorcraft utilization and new orders decrease significantly and financing became... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: JEMS
The board wants the FAA to require EMS helicopter operators to install Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS) on helicopters... Read more