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
2-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com has recently been trialling a second Twitter feed for the accident and incident data provided on the website and is today formally launching this to the industry. This is the next development in what we already provide by way of accident/incident data, and we believe we have the most comprehensive record available online. We... Read more
2-Sep-2010
Heli-Challenge relaunches the flight school department of what was known as Ixair before it ceased operations. They operate Cabri G2 helicopters... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: UralHelicom
“Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM» held the opening of a new heliport in the city of Yekaterinburg. The new helipad is located in the hotel Ramada. The advantage of location is that it is located 9 km from the international airport Koltsovo and 12 kilometers from the center of Ekaterinburg. It is assumed that the... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: Fox 11 Arizona
The latest crash happened in central Arkansas Tuesday, killing three – the fourth fatal accident this summer, among those, the LifeNet chopper which crashed down in midtown Tucson, also killing three crew members... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: Globe and Mail
Lawsuit claims almost $27-million for damages and losses from the 2009 tragedy in the North Atlantic... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: Stuff
Nelson-based Helicopters New Zealand is not part of the South Canterbury Finance (SCF) receivership and is “trading comfortably”, group general manger Denis Laird said today.... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: BlockShopper
Alan Purwin and his wife, Kathryn, have listed for sale a six-bedroom, eight-bath home at 25919 Dark Creek Road in Malibu Coastal Zone for $13 million.... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation plant
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, JSC, (UUAP), being a part of a “Russian Helicopters” helicopter industry holding company commenced training of the Customer’s flight and maintenance staff in the plant’s Aviation Training Center. The training is conducted under contract for delivery of Mi-171E helicopters to China. The training program provides theoretical and practical courses in UUAP Aviation... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters of Portland, Oregon, has successfully completed one of Nebraska’s most complex and extensive power line reconstruction missions in recent years. This followed a massive storm which raced across Buffalo and Dawson counties, Nebraska, with winds up to 100 miles per hour. The July 17 storm, which included two reported tornados, destroyed approximately 32... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: Bond Aviation Group
A £5 million training investment by Bond Aviation Group, the UK’s fastest growing family-owned helicopter service provider, has culminated in the graduation of ten pilots from its prestigious pilot ab-initio training scheme and the appointment of four apprentices from the company’s engineering apprenticeship programme. A significant part of the investment was used to create a... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters Ltd., the UK and Ireland distributors for the Robinson Helicopter Company, is pleased to be able to announce some preliminary performance information for the new Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter. The Robinson R66 is in the final stages of FAA certification and, as part of the certification programme, some pilots from Robinson operators around... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Norsk Luftambulanse
Syver Leivestad (54) begins September 1 as CEO of Norsk Luftambulanse AS. He will be responsible for managing the business that includes eight ambulance helicopter bases in Norway, and that includes flight operations, rescue, medical and helicopter technical activities. Syver Leivestad has extensive experience in aviation as well as extensive management experience. Today, he served... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Caribbean Business
Story refers to event of 04-May-10 at Rio Piedras in Puerto Rico... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Virginian-Pilot
For the first time, Sentara is soliciting donations to help pay the bill – at the same time the company continues to pursue new projects worth millions... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Oklahoman
Trooper Joe Howard was working in the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s aircraft division in 2008 when several helicopter parts were alleged to have gone missing... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Tulsa World
Mayor Dewey Bartlett announced Tuesday that he has authorized the second police helicopter to begin flying again... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Columbus Dispatch
Columbus police and federal investigators are trying to determine whether human or mechanical error was to blame when a camera fell from a police helicopter... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Yorkshire Press
North Yorkshire Police is in discussions with Humberside, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire Police about the possibility of pooling resources to pay for the servicing and engineering of their eyes in the sky.... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Mail Tribune
Mercy Flights was taken to task because it used the word “our” as in “our medical helicopter,” and “our helicopter”.... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: AVE
It has been disclosed that a contract was signed on August 21 at the Tyumen air show between OAO UTair and Investment Financial Company Airleasing to supply six helicopters Ka-32A11BC.... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Frasca
Frasca International is proud to announce that Bristow Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland has received dual qualification for their Frasca Built EC225 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The EC225 FFS is the second certified helicopter device under JAA with both Level B FFS and Level III FTD approval. The first was Bristow’s S92 FFS, also built by Frasca,... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: HeilHub.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
31-Aug-2010Source: Daily Breeze
Southern California Air Space Users Working Group, which works with the FAA to design safer air space, pledged to take a look at helicopter issues in and around Torrance Municipal Airport... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: Reuters
Three Russian helicopter crew members have been freed a day after they were abducted in Sudan’s war-torn western region of Darfur, a Sudanese army spokesman says... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accident of:- MD369E G-VICE at Poundgate, Devon on 24th May 2010... Read more
31-Aug-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
31-Aug-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that PHI, Inc. has signed a contract for ten AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport missions. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said, “We are proud to add PHI to our growing customer base. PHI’s order further... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: Montreal Gazette
The families of two pilots who died in a helicopter crash that killed 17 people off Newfoundland and Labrador last year want improved safety equipment – including mandatory helmet use – for helicopter crews flying offshore workers... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: Trasnworld
In time for the 2010/2011 winter season, Pacific Crest Heli-Guides in partnership with HeliTahoe plans to offer helicopter skiing and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe.... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: HAI
For 50 years, HAI has celebrated the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the “Salute to Excellence” Awards program. We are now accepting nominations for the 2011 Golden Anniversary program. Winners will be recognized at the “Salute to Excellence” Banquet, to be held on Monday, March 7, 2011 during HELI-EXPO 2011 in... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: BBC
Hampshire Police’s move to share Surrey’s EC135 and Sussex’s MD Explorer, rather than use its own Islander plane, has caused concern among officers... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: RIA Novosti
Russian Helicopters company will supply four Kamov Ka-32 helicopters to Azerbaijan in the near future, the Azerbaijani APA news agency said on Monday.... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: RIA Novosti
A French helicopter pilot who made an emergency landing in the Far Eastern Chukotka Peninsula in early August was fined $100 on Monday for violating the Russian border.... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: The Star
Dale Brady responded to a distress call on June 8, 2008 when two climbers near Mount Robson’s summit needed to be rescued after being stuck on the mountain for three weeks because of nasty weather.... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: RFI
Three Russian helicopter pilots were abducted Sunday at Nyala in Darfur, a region plagued by civil war. This is the second kidnapping of foreign nationals in two weeks in the west of the Sudanese province.... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Goodrich
Goodrich Corporation’s (NYSE: GR) rotorblade ice protection system for the AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Certifications from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCAA) were also received. The rotorblade ice protection system is part of the AW139’s full ice protection... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received Transport Canada approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP helicopters. FAA and EASA approvals have been previously received. Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac is pleased to announce that they have entered into a Long Term Agreement with AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company,  for the sale and service of SkyTrac’s products for all AgustaWestland aircraft types. Customers will be able to specify SkyTrac hardware from AgustaWestland at the time of aircraft acquisition and, in addition, AgustaWestland will be able... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, the world’s largest provider of third-party helicopter maintenance, has enhanced its service capabilities for AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters with the addition of the first OEM AW139 tailboom fixture in North America along with a spare tailboom at its state-of-the-art facility in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. Heli-One is owned by CHC Helicopter, the world’s highest time... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: LaserMotive
LaserMotive, an independent R&D company specializing in laser power beaming and winner of the 2009 NASA-sponsored Power Beaming Challenge, has announced that it will be showcasing a demonstration model of a laser-powered remote controlled helicopter at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America 2010 Conference, August 24 – 27 in Denver, Colo., booth #227. The demonstration... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz, Inc and Police Aviation Services (PAS) of England have received a Statement of Integration (SOI) export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) allowing significantly quicker and more streamlined export of Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System technology abroad to civilian users through the PAS facility in Cheltenham, UK. PDF – Max-Viz and PAS receive... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Rainier Heli-International
Rainier Heli-International, based in Kirkland, Wash., recently helped to contain a major wildfire in California’s Sequoia National Forest with a company-owned and operated Kaman K-MAX® cargo helicopter. The blaze, named the Bull Fire after it began on July 26, consumed nearly 16,500 acres of national forest lands by the Kern River northeast of Bakersfield. The... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter yesterday signed a cooperation agreement with China’s Tongji University that integrates this Shanghai-based educational institute into the company’s family of partner universities, with the goal of training future technicians and engineers in helicopter technology and reinforcing the international exchange in research and development. The accord was signed in Shanghai by Dr. Lutz Bertling, Eurocopter’s... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: The Mercury
Northern police commander Richard Cowling requested the helicopter and it was approved by an assistant commissioner.... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/08/29/business/doc4c79a7a292e5b635572529.txt
Robert J. Araujo, manager of sustainable development and environmental health and safety programs for Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., will present a free lecture about “Sustainability and Sikorskyâ€... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Bristow Academy
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc., today announced it has received FAA approval for a Part 141 Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training program. The NVG program will train helicopter pilots to operate safely at night while using helmet-mounted night vision goggle equipment. This technology is rapidly becoming the standard for helicopter operators... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Norway Post
Statoil has awarded Bristow Norway a 10-year contract for three S92s from Flesland heliport in Bergen, effective from 15 January 2012.... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10241/1083560-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml
The FAA was notified after lasers were pointed at two STAT MedEvac that were flying north of the city... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) recently delivered a customized Bell 206L-4 to a Guatemalan customer. URS originally contracted with Austin Jet but additional items were added directly with the end user in Guatemala. Some major maintenance items were performed and the aircraft was modified with a fire blanket, high skid gear and flight steps, Dart wire... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has been awarded the helicopter upgrades bid for the Dallas Police Department’s Bell 206B3’s. The upgrades include BMS digital video microwave systems for both aircraft, upgrade of existing L-3 Wescam camera systems and auto-tracking, Avalex digital video recorder upgrades, and AFS engine inlet barrier filters. URS will also provide downlink equipment... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first of four AW119Ke single engine helicopters for the Finnish Border Guard has been delivered during an official ceremony held today in Helsinki in the presence of various dignitaries including the Finnish Minister of Interior Hon. Anne Holmlund, Chief of the Finnish Border Guard Lt.... Read more
27-Aug-2010Source: Pawan Hans
Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PHHL), has signed Contract with Border Roads Organization (BRO) for providing helicopter support services to BRO for airlifting of personnel, equipments, cargo etc. to their distant locations of BRO in North East. The Contract was signed by Lt. Gen. M.C. Badhani, VSM, Director General, BRO and Shri R.K. Tyagi, CMD, Pawan... Read more
26-Aug-2010Source: Castleberry Instruments
Austin, TX based Castleberry Instruments & Avionics is proud to introduce the new 900-23 EH series front mounted Gyro. In cooperation with CCE Inc. Castleberry Instruments & Avionics has completed agreement to update fleet of 56 Colombian National Police (Anti Narcotics unit) UH-1H Helicopters. This latest addition gyro further compliments Castleberry’s group of Fixed Wing... Read more
