10-Apr-2010Source: EraMED
EraMED LLC and LifeFlight of Maine announced today the renewal of their contract naming EraMED as LifeFlight of Maine’s provider of aviation management services. The two companies have worked together providing air emergency medical services since July 1998. LifeFlight of Maine owns two Agusta 109E helicopters; one based at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston,... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
The Antonov 225, the world’s largest aircraft, will transport the building, the Canadian Helicopters choppers, and a variety of smaller cargo to Kabul for the U.S. Armed Forces just as easily.... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today announced a long-term collaboration agreement with FlightSafety International (FlightSafety) to expand the company’s global training network capability and enhance the customer training experience for all P&WC customers around the world. P&WC customers and employees alike will have access to FlightSafety’s world-class learning facilities and a strong technology-based training curriculum... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: EMS Aviation
EMS Technologies Inc., announced today that its newly formed business unit EMS Aviation (Booth 611) will present an expanded product line to customers and dealers at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) convention April 7-10. EMS Aviation, formerly EMS Formation, EMS Sky Connect and EMS SATCOM, offers a broad range of in-flight voice communications and networking... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation
Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation Services (CCPT) was pleased to welcome 2 members of the Rotary International Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program today at our Roanoke base. The Rotary Foundation’s GSE Program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: PHI
Official filing states on Form 8-K – Change in Directors or Principal Officers Item 5.02(c) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Effective April 1, 2010, PHI, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Lance F. Bospflug, 55, as President. He will continue to report to Mr.... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Queensland Times
AS thousands of Easter Monday Funday visitors jostled for a good car park, a small percentage opted to ditch the roadside in favour of a nice spot on the grass near the city’s helipad.... Read more
9-Apr-2010
In Sao Paulo’s urban sprawl, 6 million vehicles compete for every meter of roadway, a further 6 million get around in a subway system apparently designed for a much smaller city, and in the air, the rich have adopted helicopters to slash commute times to just a few minutes... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Texas Aviation Services
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for over 39 years in helicopter and aircraft services, along with its in-country partner Sierra Aeronautica, announced today the outlook for 2010 deliveries into Brazil. The year 2009 was yet another monumental year for Texas Aviation Services and Sierra Aeronautica. Together, exclusive teaming arrangements were reassigned, record deliveries were... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is once again looking forward to attending and exhibiting at the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) Conference and Expo, April 11-13, 2010 in Quebec City. SkyTrac is a proud Associate Member of HAC, and this will be SkyTrac’s 6th year attending the conference. SkyTrac has continued to add client driven products, services and... Read more
9-Apr-2010Source: Gazette Live
Wayne Birbeck had been working on a trial basis for two weeks for Where On Earth when he dishonestly took 100 collection bags belonging to the Great North Air Ambulance.... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Osthessen News
The city of Langenselbold has become the latest link in Germany’s helicopter rescue network... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent’s cutting-edge lithium battery, the MD835 Emergency Power Supply, recently received TSO certification from the FAA. Rigorous RTCA DO-160 environmental testing and DO-311 testing for Rechargeable Lithium Systems was conducted to receive TSO approval. “The MD835 features Lithium NanophosphateTM technology, something never-before used in an emergency power supply. We are excited to bring this advancement... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Buxton Advertiser
From April 1, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) increased its flying hours from ten to 12 hours, and then from mid-May the hours will extend even further to 14 hours cover.... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Press & Journal
Accident referred to is in HeliHub.com database here – 01-Apr-09 G-REDL Eurocopter AS332 11m E of Peterhead, UK... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: The National
Falcon has opened a Dh3 million (US$817,000) private heliport and terminal next to Marina Mall to cater for corporate clients and Abu Dhabi’s growing tourism industry.... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: DNA Info
The changes at the Air Pegasus Heliport, located near 30th Street, bring to a close more than a decade of wrangling among West Side residents and park advocates over noise problems and having the heliport in Hudson River Park.... Read more
8-Apr-2010Source: Texas Aviation Services
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for over 39 years in helicopter and aircraft services, along with its in-country partner Sierra Aeronautica, announced today the outlook for 2010 deliveries into Brazil. The year 2009 was yet another monumental year for Texas Aviation Services and Sierra Aeronautica. Together, exclusive teaming arrangements were reassigned, record deliveries were... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Reed Exhibitions
AgustaWestland and EADS’s Defence and Security division are the latest big names from the helicopter industry to sign up for Helitech 2010, which is taking place, at Airport Cascais near Estoril in Portugal from 5 – 7 October. As one of the industry’s key players, AgustaWestland is a powerful addition to the exhibition floor as... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility has announced an upgrade to its Guardian Mapping, Enhanced and Premium Editions to help its customers get the most out of their Guardian Mapping. This upgrade is automatic for all customers who currently subscribe to these mapping services and will reduce bandwidth use by 90 percent. The upgrades to the Enhanced Edition will... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has named Maria Della Posta Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing. Keyvan Fard, who previously held the position, will focus his efforts on developing growth opportunities in key markets for P&WC. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. Prior to assuming her new role Della Posta was... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
Accident referred to occurred 14-Aug-09 C-GTKE Bell B212 between Lillooet and Lytton, Canada – see HeliHub.com data page... Read more
7-Apr-2010
Although subject to planning permission for a new supermarket, the future of Penzance HP is all but sealed and operator British International ponders whether to move operations to Newquay or Lands End... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Veritair
Arrangements and charges in respect to use of Cardiff Heliport over period 30 September 2010 – 4 October 2010 All movements strictly PPR Operational Hours & Handling Fees   – Cardiff Heliport (charges are per aircraft) Thu 30 Sep 0800-1800 landing fees only as incurred (see below) plus £50 per movement Fri 1 Oct 0700-2000 landing... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today issued updated guidance on the use of unmanned aircraft, following recent legislative changes. The advice includes the new regulations affecting small, unmanned aircraft used for surveillance work. Small, unmanned aircraft are increasingly being used for commercial aerial work such as surveillance and data gathering, as well as... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Corydon Times
The helicopter and crew came to let hospital staff and others get a look at the new helicopter. After three years of planning and development, Mercy Medical Center Des Moines took delivery of the $5.3 million Bell 429 on March 24.... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: BBC
The 16 men who died when a Super Puma helicopter crashed into the North Sea have been remembered on the first anniversary of the tragedy.... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Tahlequah Daily Press
Refers to accident of Robinson R22 N3234G at Tahlequah, OK – see HeliHub.com page for this accident... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), currently supporting some Latin American customers, has taken steps to expand their business in that region. At February’s HAI Hel-Expo, URS introduced their recently appointed Director of New Business Development, Mr. Luis Vargas, whose present focus is Latin America. Luis holds an MBA with concentration in international business and entrepreneurship, a... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Guardian Mobility
Here at Guardian Mobility we have recently appointed a new Director of Products and Services, Aurel Serghi. This position includes product management responsibilities as well as managing services such as technical support, consulting services and customer support (currently Aurel is also the voice of Guardian Mobility ). Aurel has just what the company’s been looking... Read more
7-Apr-2010
DRF flew its 10,000th mission from Dresden after taking over management of the base on 1st January 2002... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: FlightGlobal
A new glass cockpit option for the MD500 is nearing FAA certification, expected by the end of this month, following first flight of the new configuration at United Rotorcraft Solutions facility in Texas... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Mike King has been promoted to Director, Business Development. Mike joined FlightSafety in 1990 and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since then. He most recently served as Manager of FlightSafety’s Learning Centers in Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, St. Louis and Memphis. Angela Gremard has... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: Eurocopter
Christian Gras has been named within the Eurocopter Group as Executive Vice President, Customers and will be reporting directly to Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling. In this function, he will be a member of the Eurocopter Executive Committee. After having begun his career as Product Engineer with the helicopters Division of Aerospatiale (an EADS predecessor), Christian... Read more
7-Apr-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Helifab has received Brazilian approval of their Baggage Door Actuator for the 212 / 412 / 412EP models of aircraft. FAA approval has been previously received. The actuator holds the baggage door open to facilitate loading and unloading. This installation replaces a brass chain... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corp. has presented a $100,000 pledge to MedEvac Foundation InternationalTM, as part of its continuing commitment to advance air-medical safety through greater research and education, while also supporting the organization’s valuable charitable endeavors. “The research and education of air-medical transport programs is an essential component of Air Methods Corporation’s commitment to safe, quality... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Bulgarian Border Police has taken delivery of its first AW109 Power light twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at Sofia Airport today in the presence of Representatives of the Bulgarian Government. This helicopter will provide a reliable air surveillance capability on the outer EU... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Rotorblatt
With UAV use only just started in Lower Saxony, there is already some confusion regarding the use of a small drone helicopter by the police.... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation, one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the signing of a Service Center Agreement with Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), based in Chicago, Illinois and Farnborough, United Kingdom. As per the terms of the four-year agreement, Vector provides JSSI and... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Eurocopter Canada
Fort Erie, Ontario –Eurocopter Canada (ECL) is pleased to announce the sale of three EC130 B4 single-engine helicopters to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for forest fire management work and utility missions across Canada’s second largest province. With the delivery of the three new helicopters from the ECL facility in Fort Erie, the ministry... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Helicopter Support
Helicopter Support, Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, today announced that its Services Division has won the FAA Diamond Certificate of Excellence award for the fourth year in a row. This coveted award is given to employers with 100 percent employee participation in a FAA-approved aviation maintenance training program. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: HAI
HAI’s Operator Safety Award annually recognizes operating members for safe operations during the previous year. HAI provides one engraved commemorative plaque and year-date medallion at no cost to first time recipients who qualify. Members who renew their membership to the Operator Safety Award will receive a 2009 year medallion to place on their plaques. Applicants... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Wenatchee World
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Harum and Commissioner Doug England are sparring over the value of the county-owned choppers used by the sheriff’s office after England said he may try to eliminate funding for the helicopters in next year’s budget.... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Frasca
Frasca International has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 7 qualification on its 206B Flight Training Device (FTD) installed at FlightSafety International’s (FSI) Learning Center in Lafayette, LA. This is the highest level of qualification for Flight Training Devices and only the second FTD qualified to the Level 7 standard, the first being Frasca’s AS350... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it has obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of its automated flight following and satellite communications equipment on the AgustaWestland AB/AW139 helicopter. ‘The AW139 is a new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all medium twins are measured. Designed with inherent multi-role... Read more
6-Apr-2010Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation today announced that its subsidiary, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation (KIT), has completed the previously announced acquisition of Allied Bearings Supply Company (Allied) of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The transaction closed earlier today, and Allied is now part of Kaman’s Industrial Distribution Segment. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Allied, founded in 1934, is a... Read more
5-Apr-2010Source: Pilatus Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce its partnership with PZL Swidnik S.A. for the assembly of PC-12 fuselage and wing cells. Following in-depth and extremely detailed assessments of various suppliers, Pilatus is confident that PZL Swidnik S.A. will prove to be a partner capable of meeting the highest standards of quality, and one with... Read more
5-Apr-2010
The national helicopter company is discussing a firefighting proposal with the government in which Pawan Hans helicopters will shoot water jets, retardant and foam directly from sky to douse flames, a method being successfully used in several developed countries like the US and Australia.... Read more
5-Apr-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services’ announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval or their new Cable Cutters Kits for Bell 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, L-4 helicopters. FAA approval has been previously received. Transport Canada approval is pending. The Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike... Read more
5-Apr-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is growing again, this time expanding its capabilities and physical footprint with the acquisition of Elite Specialty Coatings in Oceanside, Calif. The acquisition enables DHS to paint and refinish components and accessories for helicopter industry customers. It will also further expand the company’s global footprint, adding 8,000 square feet to DHS’s... Read more
5-Apr-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its Operational Flying Training Centre (OFTC) located at Newquay Cornwall Airport, in South West England, was officially opened today. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Convergence Programme, South West Regional Development Agency, Cornwall Council, Newquay Council and Newquay... Read more
5-Apr-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, and Seattle Avionics Software, developer of cutting-edge aviation software and data solutions, announce their partnership to develop a certified chart application for Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display System. The new chart and geo-referenced airport diagram capabilities will be a standard feature in Aspen’s Multi-Function Display... Read more
27-Mar-2010Source: Alberni Valley Times
An international offset contract between Sikorsky Aircraft and the Canadian government has created some major opportunities for the Coulson Group’s helicopter division.... Read more
27-Mar-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
27-Mar-2010Source: Conklin & de Decker
If you are one of the lucky/smart ones to be looking at acquiring an aircraft, you may be evaluating whether to lease or buy the aircraft outright (cash or a loan). If you are considering the lease option, evaluate it carefully. In a lease, the owner (lessor) allows another the use of an aircraft for... Read more
27-Mar-2010Source: Multiflight
The first of two Dauphin N2 helicopters supplied by Multiflight to the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) will be launched by the charity today. The charity’s new life-saving helicopter, in its official GNAAS livery and fitted with state-of-the-art life-saving equipment, will be launched today, Friday March 26th. It will go by the name of... Read more
27-Mar-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter Chile and Eurocopter Cono Sur, subsidiaries of Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, announced during FIDAE 2010 the contract signatures for the purchase of 7 helicopters and the delivery of 5 aircraft to several para public and private operators from Argentina and Chile. In addition, Eurocopter’s training centre for pilots and technical representatives from... Read more
27-Mar-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Northern Air Transport Association (NATA) AGM and tradeshow March 29-31, 2010. Judy Meier, Senior Sales Manager, will be demonstrating SkyTrac’s flight following and SatCom solutions at booth #3. NATA represents its members in the decision-making process affecting transportation in Northern Canada. The associations goals are to establish and... Read more
27-Mar-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
WICHITA, Kan. — Mid-Continent Instruments announced the addition of two new employees. Susan Mayer joins the Information Technology (IT) Department as Systems Software Support. Mayer’s responsibilities include software applications support, as well as shipping and phone systems maintenance and development. Mayer has a Masters of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Business Analysis... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Herald-Whig
Roberts was the company’s No. 1 seller of memberships in 2009 with more than $100,000 in sales. Individual memberships normally run between $50 and $60 per year. Roberts was runner-up in memberships sold in both 2008 and 2007... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Washington Examiner
The National Park Service would get special authority to decide if Leading Edge Aviation can fly tours over Crater Lake under legislation passed by the U.S. Senate on Monday.... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: BBC
If you want to see some of India’s most powerful and influential businessmen, head over to the private helicopter pad at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai.... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Manly Daily
RESIDENTS have suggested a helipad on Scotland Island for faster emergency transport to hospital.... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Aerometals
Industry leader Aerometals today announced the acquisition of the operating assets of global filtration leader FDC/aerofilter. This acquisition expands the companies’ previous collaborative integration and development efforts. The combining of these two industry leaders creates a diversified and innovative aerospace company with a global reach. The acquisition creates a diversified company with FDC as the... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Business Week
Liberty Helicopters Inc. is offering to fly weary commuters from New Jersey to Manhattan for about $200 a day, saving them 14 hours in traffic a week and signaling that Wall Street may have seen the worst of the recession.... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc, (ADI) has been awarded STC approval by the FAA for the installation of a Night Vision Lighting System in an AgustaWestland AW119 MKII Helicopter for AgustaWestland. The aircraft, modified by AgustaWestland located in Philadelphia PA, was outfitted with NVG compatible lighting to provide safety enhancements for night flight operations. STC SR09519RC for... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Justice News Flash
This refers to the accident of Bell 206 N5016U – see HeliHub.com accident page here... Read more
25-Mar-2010Source: KKTV
A bidder from North Dakota has purchased a Colorado Springs Police helicopter that was auctioned off on-line after the city came up short of funds to keep the police choppers in the air.... Read more
25-Mar-2010Source: STARS
Husky Energy’s President & Chief Executive Officer John C.S. Lau presented the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) with a $100,000 cheque today at the Calgary STARS base to fund two new ultrasound machines. “The use of ultrasounds offers another important, sophisticated tool to assist our air medical crew in caring for the critically... Read more
25-Mar-2010Source: News of the North
The EC145 replaces the Ministry’s venerable Bell-222 and is expected to enter into service during the second part of 2010... Read more
25-Mar-2010Source: McCook Daily Gazette
How much is a prototype helicopter worth? Who’s going to determine its value? And if the helicopter and its technology are sold, how much of Red Willow County’s $300,000 loan can be recouped? Should the county pay storage costs accruing on the helicopter?... Read more
25-Mar-2010Source: Jackson Sun
A spokeswoman says weather concerns prompted her medical transport company to turn down what appears to be the flight that led to a fatal Hospital Wing medical helicopter crash in Brownsville early this morning.... Read more
25-Mar-2010Source: NBC San Diego
On Thursday, Martz contacted NBCSanDiego to say that he had passed his “helicopter pilots license test today with the FAA. I am back and fully licensed.”... Read more
