4-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliJet Charter have purchased an S-76A++ from Swedish operator Norrlandsflyg, who had been operating it on an SAR contract. Previously SE-JUZ, and now in Germany as D-HULK, this helicopter is fitted with a winch capable of a 260kg lift. Various new over-water operations are planned for this aircraft, which HeliJet quotes as being able to... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Business Insider
Tilton’s point is simple: the country cannot thrive as simply a service-based economy.... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Business Insider
Tilton’s point is simple: the country cannot thrive as simply a service-based economy.... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: http://www.wtvynews4.com/floridanews/headlines/83492142.html
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office was able to secure the necessary Homeland Security grant monies to cover the 250-thousand dollar price tag... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce the 2010 Eurocopter Golden Hour Award recipient, Crew of CGNR 6573; U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. At approximately 6:00 a.m. on January 30, 2009, it was reported that a crewman on a fishing vessel south of Sanak Island in Alaska was suffering a severe head injury.... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: FAA
As part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Call to Action to enhance airline safety following last year’s Colgan Air accident in Buffalo, NY, the FAA today asked for recommendations to improve pilot qualification and training requirements. “Our nation’s airlines should have the best-trained and best-prepared pilots in the cockpit,†said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) recently was informed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that it successfully exited Level 1 Safety Management System (SMS) status and is currently working toward achieving Level 2 SMS status. Air Methods believes it is currently the only helicopter air medical operator to participate in the FAA’s SMS voluntary implementation program,... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: CAMI
AT HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston, Texas, the Civil Aeronautical Medical Institute (CAMI) – the medical certification, research, and education wing of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Aerospace Medicine – will offer demo rides on its HELO GAT Simulator at Static Area 24 & 25. CAMI studies the factors that influence human performance in the... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), a Bend, Oregon based helicopter flight school, has received approval to offer Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loans for helicopter flight training. Recent enhancements have enabled Sallie Mae to offer this loan program to a wider variety of students. Galit Miller, Flight School Administrator for Leading Edge Aviation said, “This program... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Bell
The world’s newest helicopter, the light, twin-engine Bell 429, debuts today at the Singapore Airshow exhibit of Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. “The 429 represents Bell’s commitment to the commercial helicopter market and to invest in delivering aircraft and services that bring greater value to our customers,” said Bell President and CEO... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter and the Spanish Ministry of the Interior have signed a contract for the purchase of twelve EC135 P2i helicopters. Spain’s National Police Force will operate six of the new aircraft for law enforcement missions, while the remaining six will join the current fleet of the Spanish Guardia Civil. One of this latter group of... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss operator Heli-Alps, based at Sion Airport, have recently acquired their first twin-engined helicopter – a Eurocopter AS355NP Twin Squirrel. The helicopter is leased from Sable Air, a Danish registered company owned by a private owner based in the UK, and this aircraft used to be his private aircraft. HeliHub.com notes that he while he... Read more
4-Feb-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-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
No sooner had HeilHub.com run a story last week on Norwich Airport-based Saxonair than they have been busy again. Last week we reported their move to helicopter operations with the acquisition of a Eurocopter EC120, having previously only flown fixed wing. This week they have added an EC135P2+, purchased from a corporate operator in Northern... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
No sooner had HeilHub.com run a story last week on Norwich Airport-based Saxonair than they have been busy again. Last week we reported their move to helicopter operations with the acquisition of a Eurocopter EC120, having previously only flown fixed wing. This week they have added an EC135P2+, purchased from a corporate operator in Northern... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
London radio station LBC is this morning reporting that London’s Air Ambulance will soon be moving to 24 hour operation. In the short news item, the report said that this was the result of the London Ambulance Service agreeing to fund paramedics right through the night, rather than up to 1am as previously. We suspect... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub.com
London radio station LBC is this morning reporting that London’s Air Ambulance will soon be moving to 24 hour operation. In the short news item, the report said that this was the result of the London Ambulance Service agreeing to fund paramedics right through the night, rather than up to 1am as previously. We suspect... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Mensajero Web
Uruguay’s airline PLUNA is branching out into rotary wing operations with the acquisition of a JetRanger... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Mensajero Web
Uruguay’s airline PLUNA is branching out into rotary wing operations with the acquisition of a JetRanger... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: NZ Civil Aircraft blog
Subject helicopter is Robinson R44 Astro ZK-HVQ c/n 0235... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association
The Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association will hold their spring meeting at the 57th Fighter Squadron Restaurant on June 5, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Fly-in’s are to park on the Epps ramp. There will be a shuttle service to and from the 57th. The airspace will be closed from 1200 – 1700, but the tower will... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association
The Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association will hold their spring meeting at the 57th Fighter Squadron Restaurant on June 5, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Fly-in’s are to park on the Epps ramp. There will be a shuttle service to and from the 57th. The airspace will be closed from 1200 – 1700, but the tower will... Read more
4-Feb-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter ended December 31, 2009.... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: H88
Eurocopter – makers of helicopters – are investing around $12m in a new regional headquarters in Seletar Aerospace Park.... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=473110
Singapore-based Eurocopter Southeast Asia (ESEA), subsidiary of the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, hopes to deliver 30 helicopters within the region, this year... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
In December, the Broward County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit completed the Turn Green, Turn Key™ program offered by Night Flight Concepts (NFC). Night Flight Concepts is the industry’s premier provider of night vision goggles, training and maintenance. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) comprehensive NVG training package took place on-site at the departments’ flight... Read more
3-Feb-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
3-Feb-2010Source: MySuburbanLife
By a 5-1 vote Monday, Feb. 1, the Hinsdale Village Board approved Adventist Hinsdale Hospital’s request to build a helistop atop the hospital’s existing parking deck as part of the hospital’s proposed $75 million expansion project.... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: Erickson Air-Crane
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recognized Erickson as a SHARP employer. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), recognized nationwide, acknowledges exceptional companies whose safety and health management programs are determined to be comprehensive and effective to the extent that they are granted a limited exemption from programmed inspections. Mark... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: Red State
The Louisiana State Analytical and Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE) have issued a notice titled Suspicious Activity: Helicopter Leasing Facilities for aviation interests in Louisiana.... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: HAI
Two workshops related to heliport design will be held at HELI-EXPO 2010. These workshops will focus on the design of Private Use (PPR) and Hospital Heliports in the USA, and General Aviation Heliports designed to meet the requirements of new (tranche 1) international ICAO Annex 14 Volume II – Heliport Design. The first workshop, the... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: Lebanon Daily News
The current Jonesburg station on Route 72 near the Route 22 overpass includes approximately 10,000 sq.ft, but they need 14,000+ sq.ft, “We have vehicles to park, we have the impound lot, and we need to have space for a helicopter to land,”... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: Lebanon Daily News
The current Jonesburg station on Route 72 near the Route 22 overpass includes approximately 10,000 sq.ft, but they need 14,000+ sq.ft, “We have vehicles to park, we have the impound lot, and we need to have space for a helicopter to land,”... Read more
3-Feb-2010Source: AMS
Aviation Management Systems, Inc. (AMS) recently announced they are expanding their wide range of corporate aviation consulting services to now include client representation during new or pre-owned aircraft acquisitions. AMS is an industry leader in advisory and consulting services to business aviation owners, operators and financial institutions. They provide assistance in overall asset management from... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: STARS
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) will conduct the accreditation site visit of the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) from March 8 – 9, 2010. STARS has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems since 1998 through this voluntary process. Accreditation renewal occurs every three years.... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: Maverick Helicopters
The severe snow storms of the past weeks have hit Northern Arizona so hard that travel within the rural areas of the Cameron Chapter of the Navajo Nation have been near impossible. Because of these incredible circumstances, Maverick Helicopters has delivered much-needed food and supplies to residents not able to maneuver through the snow-packed roads.... Read more
2-Feb-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-Feb-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
The Atlanta Police Department’s Aviation Unit completed the Turn Green, Turn-Key™ program offered by Night Flight Concepts (NFC). Night Flight Concepts is the industry’s premier provider of night vision goggles, training and maintenance. Atlanta PD’s comprehensive NVG training package took place on-site at the departments’ flight operation facility in their MD-500E aircraft. Included in NFC’s... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) recently signed an agreement with AeroSimulators to purchase three advanced aviation training devices which will be incorporated into the company’s pilot training program. The main device is a replica of a Eurocopter EC135 helicopter, with an Air Methods-specific cockpit, and will be permanently located at corporate headquarters in Colorado. Training on... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: Omniflight
Native Air, a division of one of the nation’s leading air medical services provider, Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., announced today that it donated $15,000 to Payson, Ariz.-based Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund under its Flight for a Cause fundraising program. In September 2009, Native Air announced its alignment with the Mogollon Health Alliance’s Gracie Lee... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: Omniflight
Native Air, a division of one of the nation’s leading air medical services provider, Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., announced today that it donated $15,000 to Payson, Ariz.-based Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund under its Flight for a Cause fundraising program. In September 2009, Native Air announced its alignment with the Mogollon Health Alliance’s Gracie Lee... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter in 2009 recorded a turnover of €4.6 billion globally, of which €896 million was accounted by Asia. This marks a turnover growth of 58 per cent for Eurocopter in the region. Dr Lutz Bertling, CEO of Eurocopter said, “Despite the global economic challenges, there have been many opportunities and achievements in Asia and it... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: ARINC
ARINC Incorporated has completed a major digital enhancement of the nine-state flight operations radio network of Phoenix-based PHI Air Medical Group. PHI Air Medical is one of the country’s leading providers of emergency helicopter transport for hospitals and public safety agencies. ARINC deployed new digital command consoles and custom software at four PHI Air Medical... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: Oilweek
“The events of March 12th changed my life forever, there´s no doubt about that,” said Burt, who is also a vice-president of Cougar´s parent company, VIH Aviation... Read more
2-Feb-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-Feb-2010Source: SkyTrac
SkyTrac recognizes that moving various onboard data to multiple locations for multiple purposes without additional onboard hardware is the future of the aviation industry. To help facilitate this SkyTrac, the world’s trusted flight following and SatCom provider, is pleased to announce that it has named Malachi Nordine to head its Systems Integration Team. Kathleen Wallace,... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: Wired
A new mobile technology product called HT 4Sight promises to bring live, encrypted video feeds direct from air crews to smartphones on the ground. Initially, the product is being targeted at law enforcement and security officials... Read more
2-Feb-2010Source: HeliHub
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-Feb-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-Feb-2010Source: Digital Journal
The Bell helicopter was hidden on a rural property in the interior of B.C. Cops say the chopper was of interest to them since 2007. HeliHub.com note that the registration of the subject B206 was cancelled in March 2007... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Geneva Aviation has received Brazilian approval of their P130 High Back Pilot Seat for AS30/355 helicopters. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. The High-Back Pilot Seat is a comfortable seat, which provides improved back support and allows you to have... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Zee News
A private helicopter company on Monday introduced its services in Nagaland with chief minister Neiphiu Rio taking a maiden flight from Dimapur to Kohima on a twin engine six-seater chopper.... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Suncoast News
The staff at Community Hospital noticed a suspicious man on hospital grounds early Saturday and asked him to leave, police said.... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched its new technology development organization – Sikorsky Innovations – at a program attended by more than 100 government, education, business, technology and other officials at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford.  Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The mission of Sikorsky Innovations is to develop and mature... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Elite Helicopter Tours
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean the giving spirit has ended at Los Angeles-based helicopter tour company Elite Helicopter Tours (‘http://www.elitehelicoptertours.com/‘). Elite Helicopter Tours is donating multiple helicopter rides to various global and local charities – the American Red Cross and the Lyon Herron Foundation. – The Los Angeles scenic helicopter tour donated... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Aviaport
First Iranian unmanned helicopter designed in the design office of the Tehran Technical University of Amir Kabir... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Twirly Birds
International helicopter pilot organization, Twirly Birds, is again looking for new members to join their social group, and the requirements for membership are simple. To qualify as a general member, you must have flown solo in a helicopter or other vertical lift aircraft at least twenty years ago. A founder member must have flown solo... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: WSI
WSI Corporation, the most trusted weather decision support provider in the aviation industry, today announced the addition of an optional Class 2 Aircraft Situational Display (ASD) Service Plan to its Hubcast Alerting web service. WSI Hubcast Alerting, which already provides lightning strike alerts and comprehensive forecasts of impending weather events, will now also offer a... Read more
1-Feb-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
1-Feb-2010Source: HeilHub.com
01-Feb-10 Weybridge, UK – HeliHub.com today launches its “Register Updates†series. These are periodically released updates to selected aircraft registers of the world, listing helicopters which have been added to that country’s register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Depending on the size of the country, these updates could be any time... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today unveiled an updated, more capable corporate website. The up-to-date site is designed to enhance the customer experience with new, more relevant and current information, including the just-released 2010 product catalog, and new capabilities, such as on-line ordering, which will debut Feb. 18. Visitors may access the site at DARThelicopterservices.com “Everyone... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Aerial Filmworks
Aerial Filmworks just added the new Sony F23 camera sensor to one of their Cineflex V14 aerial systems. “While all our Cineflex systems are the newest generation of gyro-stabilization,†states Ron Chapple, founder of Aerial FIlmworks, “we now go one step further to offer the only Cineflex V14 with an F23 sensor available to the... Read more
31-Jan-2010Source: Vertical Aviation Technologies
As most of you know the FAA put on hold the evaluation of Amateur Built kits for better than two years while they re-evaluated current policies. Vertical Aviation Technologies of Orlando, Florida is proud to announce they have recently received official FAA notice that the new Hummingbird 260L Standard kit and Quickbuild kit are eligible... Read more
31-Jan-2010Source: Patriot News
Although the operation is fast, it is not sloppy. Life Lion and other medical helicopter services nationwide are refocusing on safety after a spate of fatal accidents in 2008... Read more
31-Jan-2010
THE East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and plans a series of special events.... Read more
31-Jan-2010Source: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=pl&tl=en&u=http://lublin.gazeta.pl/lublin/1,35640,7506220,Agusta_Westland_kupuje_PZL_Swidnik__za_339_milionow.html&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhh3wxsNDKCAidarTiORttRYBGTMnw
Some months after the outline agreement, AgustaWestland has finally close on the purchase of PZL Swidnik on Friday 29th January.... Read more
31-Jan-2010Source: AIN
American Eurocopter said it will close its company-owned and -operated Long Beach, Calif. service center by the end of June.... Read more
31-Jan-2010
“no ordinary guy, the second of four sons born to Ed and Hilda Lematta, offspring of Finnish immigrants who had fled North Dakota in 1934 for a fresh start in Brush Prairie”... Read more
31-Jan-2010Source: MoneyControl
Chief Executive John Garrison told Reuters in an interview that the company sees demand from commercial clients stabilising this year from a sharp drop during the financial crisis before returning to growth in 2011 and 2012... Read more
31-Jan-2010Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker announced the release of their innovative LIFE CYCLE COST 2010 Volume 1 — the most comprehensive and easy-to-use aircraft budget and financial analysis tool available. LIFE CYCLE COST is part of a family of aircraft operating & acquisition products developed by Conklin & de Decker that provide extensive ownership and operating cost... Read more
30-Jan-2010
Italin enthusiast Damiano Gualdoni is quoting on his website that Pellissier Helicopter recently took delivery of a new Eurocopter AS350B3 registered I-PHAY. The aircraft was delivered last week from Marignane to St. Pierre in the Aosta Valley, in the Italian Alps and close to the French border. I-PHAY will join sistership I-PHAE during heliski and... Read more
30-Jan-2010Source: FlightGlobal
Eurocopter may have to radically alter the design of its proposed X4 civil helicopter – potentially limiting use of green technologies – if the French government denies an application for financial support... Read more
30-Jan-2010Source: Prescott e-News
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is pleased to announce its selection of Universal Helicopters (UHI) as the exclusive provider of the Helicopter Flight Training Program to students at the University’s Prescott, Ariz., campus.... Read more
30-Jan-2010Source: Helicopter Specialties
Helicopter Specialties, Inc., located on Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Rock County, is poised for expansion in 2010. The company’s president Jim Freeman credits his company’s success on its commitment to delivering a quality product that keeps his customers coming back. Helicopter Specialties performs maintenance and custom work on helicopters, with an emphasis on customizing... Read more
