19-Jul-2011Source: Ex-Im Bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. in Stratford, Conn., will export a new S-92 helicopter to Lider Aviação, the largest air-taxi service company in Brazil, with the support of a long-term loan guarantee of approximately $18 million from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). The guaranteed lender is the Private Export Funding... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART is pleased to announce that their subsidiary Apical Industries has received Brazilian approval for their EC135 Emergency Float Systems with or without Liferafts. Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval have been previously received. Apical’s EC135 Emergency Float Systems each include four floats. The floats are constructed utilizing lightweight urethane-coated nylon fabric. Each float has... Read more
19-Jul-2011
At least 1 of 4 occupants killed... Read more
19-Jul-2011
Just prior to touchdown the tail rotor struck a hedge and a concrete post, damaging the tail rotor and its gearbox. There were no injuries. On arrival at an industrial depot the normal landing position had been obstructed by two articulated lorries.... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Sikorsky
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., will display in static exhibits its popular X2 Technology™ and Project Firefly™ demonstrators at EAA AirVenture 2011, adding to a growing list of innovations and advancements that will be showcased throughout the week. Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Capitale Helicoptere of Canada has signed a contract for three AW169 helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform charter, VIP transport, utility and medevac operations. This contract marks the first Canadian order for the AW169 helicopter. A significant number of firm orders have already been... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently received CAAC civil type certification of the 480B turbine helicopter in China. The 480B joins 3 other models of Enstrom helicopters now certified in China, including the current production piston powered 280FX. The program included a week long visit by CAAC officials to Enstrom’s factory in Menominee, MI. “We’ve had... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter today marked the 100th delivery of an EC225, which was received by Bristow Group Inc. (Bristow) – the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry worldwide. The landmark EC225 was supplied in the oil and gas configuration, but it can be used by Bristow in other missions due to the multi-role... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: The Helicopter Museum
Following a last minute rally led by the Czech Air Force, a Mini-HeliDays event will take place at Weston-super-Mare this year after all, using the Heliport at The Helicopter Museum instead of the traditional sea front venue. Taking place on the weekend of 23rd-24th July, the helicopter line up is expected to include at least... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Sandel
New Zealand HEMS operator also adds Sandel 4-ATI displays and AHRS in a technology upgrade for the first of its three helicopters Vista, CA, (July 13, 2011)—Sandel Avionics has announced that its new HeliTAWS wire and terrain avoidance system has been chosen by Hawker Pacific, Auckland, NZ, the operator for New Zealand’s Northland Emergency Services... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: True Blue Power
True Blue Power®, a division of Mid-Continent Instruments and manufacturer of advanced Friendly Lithium power management solutions, announced today a contract with Eurocopter Deutschland, a subsidiary of European Aeronautics Defense and Space Company (EADS), to provide the True Blue Power MD835 Emergency Power Supply (EPS) for the EC135 and EC145 T2 next generation civilian helicopters.... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Aviation Search Group
viation Search Group announced the demand for hiring in the aviation industry is clear and reported closing an unprecedented first-half of 2011. “We are proud to report a great first half of the year†says Aviation Search Group Director of Sales Grayson Barrows. “It is encouraging as aviation companies of all shapes and sizes continue... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Intermountain Healthcare has taken delivery of the first of five GrandNew helicopters. The aircraft is both the first of its kind to be completed in Philadelphia with an EMS configuration and to enter operations with a U.S. customer. The GrandNew will be operated by Intermountain Life... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Sikorsky
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology™ demonstrator has flown for the last time, the company announced. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). In an early morning demonstration flight conducted from the company’s new Sikorsky Innovations Center within its Development Flight Center, the X2 Technology demonstrator gave invited guests... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: DRF Luftrettung
In the first half of the year 2011 the air rescue organization DRF Luftrettung flew a total of 19,189 missions, involving helicopter missions at 31 HEMS bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark as well as worldwide repatriations with its ambulance aircraft. This means a rise of 1,214 (8%) compared to the same period of the... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: American Eurocopter
The AStar family of helicopters has become the standard in airborne law enforcement. It is a reliable, high performance platform that has been proven throughout the U.S. law enforcement community. In service with agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, California... Read more
18-Jul-2011Source: Aspen Avionics
Follow us @aspenavionics, hashtag #n40aspen Follow Aspen Avionics on Twitter where we’ll fill you in on our observations of what’s happening in the North 40. As hosts of the Aspen Avionics North 40 Welcome Center, we are right where the action is! The North 40 embodies all that’s good about EAA AirVenture: a multitude of... Read more
18-Jul-2011
Smoke started to appear out of the aft air conditioning vents inflight. Safe... Read more
17-Jul-2011
Heavy landing during operations for British Open golf championship, further details awaited... Read more
17-Jul-2011
Cougar helicopter flight Sunday out to the Terra Nova offshore oil rig was forced to turn back when the autopilot indicator light came on... Read more
16-Jul-2011
Window fell out on approach to land... Read more
16-Jul-2011
helicopter rolled and caught fire after it landed heavily... Read more
15-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Russian Helicopters expect to deliver 267 helicopters in 2011, reports TASS quoting CEO Dmitry Petrov. The company expects to maintain a ratio of 70% military to 30% civil as last year. This production rate shows a continued increate having manufactured 169 helicopters in 2008, 183 in 2009 and 214 in 2010. Approximately 50% of the... Read more
15-Jul-2011Source: 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
15-Jul-2011
Three occupants killed, believed to be owner Gilberto Menel, director of the Textile knitting Nanet, plus company employee Erico Melchioreto,and pilot Alvaro Junior Pisetta. Helicopter crashed into a forest. Access to site difficult... Read more
15-Jul-2011
The instructor reported that as the helicopter slid forward along the ground while practising running landings, it moved into an area of longer grass causing the front of the skids to become caught. The student raised the collective in an effort to pull the helicopter free, but this caused the skids to dig in and... Read more
15-Jul-2011
Transmission caught fire during landing phase, substantially damaging the helicopter. All occupants safe.... Read more
14-Jul-2011Source: AvidAir
The newly redesigned Web site of AvidAir International has gone live on the World Wide Web. AvidAir.com aims to expose the distinct advantages of the new RR250 Compressor Case Carbon Fiber Lining Program along with the long standing experience of compressor case R&O by the AvidAir staff. AvidAir serves a broad audience of helicopter operators... Read more
14-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having increasing success with its “Gallery†feature, recording over 7,000 images in its main Gallery, and about 170 photographers have joined as members of the Gallery. The Flickr gallery provides users of HeliHub.com the opportunity to upload their own photos, and the early success is demonstrating just how valuable this will become over... Read more
14-Jul-2011
Fell off side of helipad after landing... Read more
13-Jul-2011Source: 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
12-Jul-2011Source: Talon Air
Private jet owner and operator, Talon Air announced that it has launched its expanded luxury non-stop service to the Hamptons. Celebrating its tenth season serving the Hamptons community, Talon provides the fastest and safest flights to the Hamptons offering direct flights to Montauk, East Hampton, West Hampton and the Southampton airports and heliports. Talon’s on-demand helicopter... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
British inventor James Dyson, who made his name developing a new style vacuum cleaner, has last week registered a new AgustaWestland AW139 – the first corporate example of the type on the British register. Serial number 31353 and registered G-OAWL, it will replace his N3 Dauphin G-DOLF and operate alongside his Bombardier Challenger G-OXRS. Given... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: Reed Business Information
Reed Business Information (“RBIâ€), the business information division of Reed Elsevier, announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Ascend Worldwide Group Holdings Limited (“Ascendâ€). Ascend will be integrated with RBI’s aerospace information and data services business, Flightglobal. Ascend, headquartered in London with offices in New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo, delivers... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: Eurocopter
Hélidax, owned by DCI and INAER, has announced that it has passed the 20,000 flight hour mark with its fleet of Eurocopter EC120 Colibri aircraft—in under 13 months of operations. Hélidax was the first public-private partnership (PPP) to be launched by the French Ministry of Defense. Since May 2010, Hélidax has trained two graduated students,... Read more
12-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
As part of HeliHub.com news service, we are going to address a number of questions we hear in the industry. We expect many of these to be data-related, drawing on the strength that the HeliHub.com news team bring to their strong news reporting across the global helicopter industry. Look out for the answer to the... Read more
12-Jul-2011
Crashed shortly after take-off. One report suggests tail rotor struck a tree, but nephew of pilot says it lost the tail at 400ft. Fatalities named as Ricardo Cabrera (pilot/trainer) and Juan Pablo Gaviria (owner/student)... Read more
12-Jul-2011
The pilot reported that while flying low over a cherry orchard to dry the cherries, the engine experienced a loss of power. The helicopter subsequently settled into the trees.... Read more
12-Jul-2011
A woman passenger broke her arm but no other injuries were reported. The crash took place earlier in the day 180 kilometers from the republic’s capital Syktyvkar when the helicopter landed on rough terrain, falling on one side. There were three crewmembers and between six and 16 passengers on board, according to different sources.... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In a recent ceremony, the Taiwanese ambassador to Paraguay Lien-sheng Huang handed over the keys of a Bell 427 to President Fernando Lugo as a gift from the far eastern country. The President is seen on the right in the photo. The particular aircraft, carrying US registration N367ND was the 11th 427 off the line. ... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: TrueNorth
TrueNorth Avionics, the fast-growing developer of executive airborne telecom solutions, has announced that Thomas Marrocco, an experienced sales executive with a strong background in global business development and go-to-market sales strategy, sales management and a proven track record for delivering long-term business growth, has joined the company as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Most recently,... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International is proud to announce that nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas! For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards... Read more
11-Jul-2011
Three died when S76C++ ditched in the sea shortly after take off from Yetagun oil field rig. Fatalities included pilot Ohn Thein, ex Myanmar Air Force... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The team at HeliHub.com provide a record of as many helicopter accidents and incidents as we can. Inevitably this includes what we believe to be the full list of fatal helicopter accidents, and we are presenting here the summary for June 2011. We indicate the number of fatalities in the summary line with the number... Read more
11-Jul-2011
Pilot Kevin Mullarkey, age 67, an Irishman now resident in Kuwait. Passenger was Gerard David, age 70, a member of the Meribel Flying Club, were involved in a crash which resulted in the helicopter catching on fire and severely burning both men.... Read more
10-Jul-2011Source: 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
10-Jul-2011
Minor damage on landing... Read more
10-Jul-2011
Hard landing shortly after take-off... Read more
9-Jul-2011
52 year old pilot from Belgium, and 37 year old passenger was Italian but lived in Belgium for many years. Both killed... Read more
9-Jul-2011Source: 13 miles from Covington
Unknown circumstances... Read more
9-Jul-2011
Unknown circumstances. Fatality named as registered owner Joseph Ohnheiser, aged 60... Read more
9-Jul-2011
Collided with the Yenisei River, near Istok, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia, during a repositioning flight at night. IMC prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The pilot is missing and presumed fatally injured. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from a landing strip near Severnaya, Krasnoyarsk Region... Read more
8-Jul-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker announces the release of their 2011/2012 Aircraft Performance Comparator with the most comprehensive aircraft comparison data available to the industry. Part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is a must-have tool for anyone that is acquiring a Business Jet, Turboprop,... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter has cleared a substantial hurdle that could lead to new contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Helicopters are one of the main sources of transportation for U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan because of the lack of road infrastructure and security issues. That need has prompted another problem: a critical lack... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments officially broke ground today on a new 6,200-square-foot addition to the company’s Wichita, Kansas headquarters located at 9400 East 34th Street North. More than 150 employees and guests looked on as Mid-Continent Instruments President and CEO, Todd Winter, and dignitaries completed the ceremony. Those in attendance included elected officials from the City of... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: HAI
Over the 40-plus years that I have been in the helicopter industry, I—like many of you—have experienced the expression of negative comments from the public, elected officials and press regarding helicopter operations. A good part of my day at HAI involves my response to such comments. These thoughts are not limited to any particular helicopter... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter announced today that it has appointed the 2011 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Blue Ribbon Committee. This committee will be responsible for evaluating the applications and determining the winner for the 2011 Vision Zero Aviation Safety award. This prestigious award was established by American Eurocopter with the purpose of... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Specialist Aviation Services “SAS”, the British operator better known for its subsidiaries Police Aviation Services and Medical Aviation Services, has been sold. Few details are currently available, and while Financial Director Jim Webster confirmed the change of ownership, he declined to provide any information to HeliHub.com beyond what is already public domain. When we asked... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: AEX
Klimov chairman Lieutenant-Colonel Vladislav Bruskov has announced that bench tests of the upgraded engine TV3-117VMA-SBM1V have successfully completed (full story)... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: French Tribune
Provincial Health Minister, Theresa Oswald has announced that they are planning to build a helipad at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC). The helipad will improve the effectiveness of the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) helicopter ambulance (full story)... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: 3News
Helicopter pilot Jim Shewan has spoken for the first time about the crash in February that almost cost him his life – and the titanium plates in his skull he has to remind him. (full story)... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: Ornge
Ornge, the provider of transport medicine services for Ontario, is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite medical helicopter base at the Oshawa Municipal Airport later this year. The new facility, which will operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week, will be the home to Ornge paramedics, pilots and a new,... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: Turbomeca
Olivier Andries, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran group) and None Ashirin, Chairman of HeliPartner Engines, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for participation of The Financial Engines Turbomeca Within HeliPartner. This MoU has-been signed in the presence of Dato ‘Dr. Haji Ismail Bin Fri Haji Ahmad, Secretary General Ministry of Defence Malaysia, Tan Aziz... Read more
7-Jul-2011
Cessna Citation VII N701HA was being ground handled when its wing struck the parked helicopter and damaged it.... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com has heard that the following represent the current lead time for a new aircraft ex-factory at Torrance from receipt of deposit. R22 – November 2011 (4 months) Raven I – November 2011 (4 months) Raven II – January 2012 (6 months) R66 – October 2012 (15 months) Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bristow Helicopters in the UK are currently carrying out completion work, including full paint, on three Eurocopter EC225 helicopters for MHS Aviation in Malaysia. Two have been delivered thus far, both carrying British registrations to facilitate test flights. The aircraft are serial 2790 registered G-CGUB and 2792 as G-CGUC, delivered in to Bristow’s base at... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: Italian Defence Dept
[automated translation from local language] Tuesday 28 and Wednesday, June 29, 2011 the Air Force conducted air rescue exercise ‘SATER 02/2011’ Triveneto Alps. The activity is part of a cycle of operations annually organized in order to train Air Force personnel involved in SAR (Search And Rescue – Search and Rescue) by the Air Force... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The first Robinson R66 Turbine has arrived in France with dealer Rectimo Aviation at Chambery. In the same way as the initial deliveries with British dealers Sloane Helicopters and Heliair, Rectimo are operating their R66 on the FAA register as EASA certification is not currently expected before Septber 2011. Rectimo has taken delivery of serial... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Battles to establish a permanent heliport in Sydney have flared since the early 1980s when the heliport at Darling Harbour was removed in the redevelopment of the old rail yards. (Full story)... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: 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
6-Jul-2011Source: CAE
Professional Way Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based company, has purchased a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The simulator will be deployed to a new training centre to be established by Professional Way near Kuala Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. Professional Way will then deliver AW139 simulator training for AgustaWestland’s recently... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: Able Aerospace Services
Able Aerospace Services, on a mission to help helicopter operators reduce costs, has introduced two new Federal Aviation Administration-approved components for Bell 206 helicopters. The Oil Cooler Blower and Pillow Block Assemblies and related Wear Disks are in stock and available now at a fraction of what the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) charges and provide... Read more
6-Jul-2011
Tail damaged in force landing on river bank after “technical problems”. Wrongly quoted in some reports as 9N-AWI. Three Japanese and two Nepali passengers and the Australian pilot are safe... Read more
5-Jul-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from Transport Canada (TC) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. The IBF prevents engine damage in adverse and ramp environments alike, and is also compatible with the AW139 Full Ice... Read more