31-Mar-2011Source: Baron Services
Baron Services, Inc. announces the Baron Mobile Link, which, for the first time, will enable users to view XM WX Satellite Weather data on the iPhone and iPad, as well as devices running the Android OS. “Our customers have asked us for a way to view XM WX weather on their smart phones, iPads, and... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter
On March 25, 2011, EADS and its subsidiary Eurocopter Group officially received the backing of the French authorities for their joint project to transfer some activities from Eurocopter’s La Courneuve plant, together with a part of EADS’ Suresnes-based research and development activities, to the city of Dugny. The two groups will lead the way for... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: NEMSPA
On Tuesday March 22nd, multiple helicopter operators and pilots from every facet of the industry in and around the Cincinnati metro area got together to participate in an open discussion on helicopter safety as it pertains to Cincinnati. The meeting was a joint venture put together by the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) and the... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: UNOCI
A helicopter belonging to the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI), was shot at on Monday afternoon while on a reconnaissance flight above Duekoué. Elements of the Forces Républicaines de Côte d’Ivoire (FRCI) fired at the helicopter, but failed to hit it. UNOCI strongly condemns this attack against its peacekeepers, which could be considered... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: Patriarch Partners
Lynn Tilton, founder and CEO of Patriarch Partners, LLC, (Patriarch) a private equity firm and holding company managing 74 companies with annual revenues of more than $8 billion, was honored with the Luminary Award at the Women’s History Month Celebration organized by Womensphere and The Urban Zen Foundation. The event, which took place last night... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: CHC
CHC has always been proud of its single, world-wide system for incident reporting, but how can that data be used to benefit customers and the company? It is critical to have the right data and we start by measuring things that are important to customers, to safety, and to the growth of the company. These... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: Discovery Air
Discovery Air Inc. subsidiary Great Slave Helicopters Ltd., working in partnership with 100% aboriginal-owned Dehcho Regional Helicopters LP, has been awarded a five-year contract to provide firefighting support and suppression services out of Fort Simpson, NT. Dehcho Regional Helicopters brings together the the business arms of the Fort Simpson Metis Nation; Liidlii Kue First Nation;... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: Nordic Rotors
The large telecom company Ericsson has hired Osterman Helicopter to support the reconstruction of the damaged communication system in Japan. Osterman’s Bell 205 was loaded onto an Antonoav AN-124 freighter at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm yesterday and has now arrived in Tokyo. Tens of thousands were killed as large parts of their society were swept... Read more
31-Mar-2011
Crashed in pool below waterfall. All four occupants survived – Pilot Daniel Arais and passengers Ricardo Ramirez, David Frais and Gustavo Perdomo... Read more
30-Mar-2011
4 died when EC135 crashed into a lake – check links for many photos and other info.... Read more
30-Mar-2011Source: Pensacola News Journal
Sheriff David Morgan announced Monday that a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Justice Program will allow the agency to restart its air unit on a temporary basis beginning this week. The unit, which flies two OH-58s, has been grounded since 1st March 2009 – see HeliHub.com story... Read more
30-Mar-2011Source: Maverick Helicopters
Maverick Helicopters has been named 2011 SNHCA Choice Award winner for Best Tour Company in Las Vegas by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association (SNHCA). SNHCA, which was established in 1990, is an association of professional hotel concierge dedicated to providing the highest level of service to Las Vegas visitors. The association is honoring Maverick... Read more
30-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Work has officially started on the new base for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. Lord Lieutenant for Cornwall Lady Mary Holborow, as guest of honour, cut the first piece of turf at the site on Trevithick Downs on the south side of Newquay Cornwall Airport on Monday March 28th. Lady Mary was joined by charity... Read more
30-Mar-2011
The pilot (60) was slightly injured and the co-pilot (46) was not hurt. R44 completely burnt out, also causing damage to a nearby hangar and to three further helicopters inside... Read more
30-Mar-2011
The helicopter was ground taxied onto a parking spot and brought to a stop by the commander, who was the pilot flying. He then intended to apply the parking brake but inadvertently raised the collective control lever, which caused the helicopter to become airborne. He released the collective control lever, which was lowered by the... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Rival television stations in Louisville, Kentucky, WHAS and WAVE are joining forces in the air, effective from 1st April.  The two stations will share air time and the video feeds will be identical on each station – and the helicopter will be painted up with one station’s colours on the port side and the other... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Heliwest
Leading WA-based helicopter company Heliwest has moved into the offshore operations area, securing a contract with Roc Oil (WA) Pty Ltd to provide service and maintenance crew transfers for its Cliff Head project off the (Western Australian) coast from Dongara. Heliwest CEO David Grimes said the contract, previously operated by Bristow, was a major win... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
When: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Davis Learning Center, Prescott, AZÂ (Directions) Description: A talk by helicopter test pilot, Dwayne Williams, Chief Pilot, MD Helicopters, Mesa,AZ Contact: Prof Nick Manderfield, COA, 777-6985... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Dialy Mail
The authority has asked for unedited footage of the waterskiing stunt shown in Network Ten’s Keeping Up With the Joneses. Mr Jones, who owns the 700sq km Coolibah station on the Victoria River, said he was towing his 15-year-old son Beau. [File photo]... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that today marks the 60th anniversary of its founding. “Today we commemorate and celebrate FlightSafety’s 60th anniversary. All of us are most grateful to Al Ueltschi for founding this outstanding company, his vision and leadership. We thank him sincerely,†said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. Business aviation was just... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Gurufocus
COO of Air Methods Corp. Paul H Tate sells 3,500 shares of AIRM on 24th March at an average price of $63.72 a share. – total value $223,020... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it will begin offering AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory data on its aera® 550/560 and GPSMAP® 695/696 portable aviation devices. “Pilots and flight departments now have another resource that they can use to help them find accurate and... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics and Cobham announced today that the companies are working together to enable the Aspen EFD1000 to directly interface to the S-TEC 55X and 60-series autopilot computers for altitude pre-select, autopilot mode, and flight director functionality. This expanded integration means overall reduced equipment cost for Cobham autopilot customers installing their systems in conjunction with... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, raised the bar today with the announcement of the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series. These panel-mount units are certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of general aviation aircraft. The GTN 650 and GTN... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Street Insider
Private equity firms clearly see a big opportunity in the ambulance transport service sector, announcing two large deals in the past couple of months. Speculation points to Air Methods... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having increasing success with its “Gallery†feature, recording over 6,000 images and increasing at a rate of approximately 450 per month 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 time. HeliHub.com plans to utilise... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters, one of the oldest distributors of Robinson helicopters in the world, has successfully completed a first round of promotional events to launch the Robinson R66 Turbine in the UK and Ireland. More than one hundred people have so far had the opportunity to see and test fly the aircraft, which bears registration N66UK. With the passionate... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Geotech Aviation Ltd. has signed for one AW119Ke helicopter with options for four additional aircraft. The helicopter will be used for airborne geophysical surveys serving the mining, oil & gas and environmental industries. The AW119Ke will be based in Sudbury, Ontario. Built in Philadelphia, the first... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Midlands Air Ambulance
Midlands Air Ambulance has awarded dedicated fundraiser Pat Stokes a very special life-time achievement award. Charity Director Hanna Sebright personally delivered the award last week to say thank you to Pat for dedicating almost two decades of her life to raising more than £1 million for the Charity. Mrs Stokes, of Bridgeford Avenue in Branston,... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: FAA
One of the FAA’s top priorities is to reduce the number of fatal accidents in general aviation, just as we have worked to reduce fatal accidents in commercial aviation. Similar to commercial aviation, the FAA is focused on reducing general aviation accidents by using a non-regulatory, proactive strategy to get results. Our goal is to... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Specialist Aviation Services
UK based operator and support organisation Specialist Aviation Services has assisted South Georgia Heritage Trust in successfully completing the first phase of a 5 year project to eradicate rats which have decimated the island’s unique population of seabirds over recent decades. The project involves dropping special bait across areas of the island by helicopter for... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: CHC, Bristow
CHC Helicopter and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today announced a united humanitarian and relief aid initiative, Partners in Relief for Japan, committing both helicopter services and monetary support for the people of Japan following the devastating Northeast Kanto earthquake and tsunami of March 11. The commitment by CHC and Bristow includes heavy- and medium-lift... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: CAE
Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that it is expanding with the purchase from CAE’s Military business of a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The new AW139 FFS, to be delivered in 2012, will be jointly developed by CAE and AgustaWestland. The... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Boustead Holdings Bhd will buy a 51% stake in helicopter and aircraft charter services provider MHS Aviation Bhd for RM100mil in an effort to strengthen its involvement in the oil and gas industry. In Kuala Lumpur today, a filing on the “Bursa Malaysia” stock market stated that Boustead will buy 10.2mil shares of MHS Aviation... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Leiden, The Netherlands and Toronto, Canada – March 28th, 2011 – Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS (EUR:EAD) and Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX:RNO), a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, have entered into a Support Agreement pursuant to which Eurocopter Holding will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Vector... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bond Aviation Group, the UK company encompassing the onshore operator Bond Air Service and its sister company Bond Offshore Helicopters, is set to be sold by Stephen and Peter Bond for a figure thought to be around £300 million (approx $480M). The buyers are the two private equity groups that own Spanish operator INAER, which... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Rapid City Journal
Rushmore Helicopters wants to build a new helipad on 6 acres along U.S. Highway 16 near the intersection with Boulder Hill Road and Silver Mountain Road, 2 miles west of Rockerville. The company operates a range of aerial tours, including one over the famous Mount Rushmore, pictured here. See also http://www.coptertours.com/... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Office of Inspector General
On March 21, 2011, we issued a letter to Representative Jerry F. Costello, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation, to convey the results of our review regarding challenges in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) oversight of on-demand aircraft operators. We conducted this review to follow up on our... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Press-Enterprise
Sgt. Russ Shubert, who as a young officer landed a bullet-riddled helicopter after his partner had been shot... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Joongang Daily
South Korea plans to begin full-scale work to renovate a heliport on Dokdo if Japan lays renewed claim to the rocky islets in the East Sea in its new school textbooks, officials said Sunday.... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Pentagon 2000
Pentagon 2000 Software, Inc., the leading provider of software solutions for the Aerospace & Defense industry, is proud to announce that Carson Helicopters, Inc., a Perkasie, PA based helicopter repair station, has gone live with the Pentagon 2000SQLTM system to run its operations. Business functions ranging from core accounting & financials to Maintenance Repair &... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: LA Times
Robinson Helicopter, known for its low-cost choppers, was nearly grounded by the recession but is poised to soar again with a new CEO, an expanded factory and a new model that’s generating buzz see full story... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
The AS355 NP will be introduced into TRK Helicopter’s fleet in April 2011. The AS355 NP will be used for various types of flying missions including; tours and commercial operations. “The AS355 NP will be a welcomed addition into TRK Helicopter’s dynamic fleet of aircraft,†said Mr. Randy Marks, President, TRK Helicopter’s. “The AS355 NP’s... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces its Turbomeca-approved Arriel 2 engine repair and overhaul line; including full test capability is up and running. “We are excited to introduce Vector’s newest engine... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector Helicopter Services – www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration Amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), #SA1230AK-R STC; for an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Integrated Cockpit Display... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
A subcontracting agreement was signed between Turbomeca USA, Inc. (Safran group) and Eurocopter Canada Limited that will provide level 1 and 2 (different level on intervention on the engine) training courses in Canada. Under this agreement Eurocopter Canada Limited will be responsible for the training needs in Canada, coordinating with Turbomeca USA, Inc. The goal... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
The enhanced AS350 B3e is the next generation aircraft in the proven Ecureuil family of helicopters. Officially launched at Heli-Expo, 2011 the new version features a more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2D turbo shaft engine, a new digital FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) and is fitted with an engine data recorder. “The selection of the... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced today that the Company will be attending the Howard Weil 39th Annual Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans on March 28 – 31, 2011. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Tuesday, March... Read more
28-Mar-2011
After the passengers had boarded the aircraft, the commander heard a noise and the aircraft suddenly settled and adopted a nose high attitude. The engines were shut down, the passengers and crew disembarked. Subsequent examination of the aircraft by the crew showed that the undercarriage aft crosstube had failed, due to metallurgical fatigue.... Read more
27-Mar-2011
Pilot was flying alone from South Florida to Nassau, Bahamas – the shortest distance for that route being 50 miles. Some 20 miles out over the sea, the aircraft experienced engine problems and put down safely in the water. The Enstrom was fitted with fixed floats... Read more
27-Mar-2011
Helicopter landed in water. Pilot, the only occupant, not injured... Read more
27-Mar-2011
Pilot referred to high winds causing him to lose control. Two occupants injured, two not. Pilot named as Agnaldo Pereira da Costa... Read more
26-Mar-2011
Helicopter grounded after pilot turned back to road accident scene due to weather, safe landing and no damage. Patient deplaned and proceeded to hospital by road. Helicopter remained on site overnight... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will once again exhibit at the Helicopter Association of Canada’s Annual Conference (booth #108) in Vancouver, British Columbia from March 25th -27th, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Vector... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Methven Heliski
This season at Methven Heli we will be celebrating 25 years of operation! With a strong La Nina situation the longrange prediction is for a cold winter with plenty of snow. There has been some concern following the recent Christchurch earthquake however business is normal for Methven and for guests travelling though Christchurch there are... Read more
25-Mar-2011
Patria has brought a new helicopter maintenance hangar into use in Utti. In 2010, the City of Kouvola built a 2,800-square-metre maintenance hangar, now leased by Patria. The hangar entered use at the end of January 2011. The need for maintenance space stems from the plan between Patria and the defence administration concerning the regular... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian’s next stop will be in Vancouver at HAC 2011 Booth #432 from March 25-27. The new Guardian 7 will be on display at the booth and Guardian’s staff will be giving demonstrations of the web-based data management console. This new product adds on the features that have attracted customers to Guardian’s product for years: small... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Aspen Avionics are collaborating to deliver a state-of-the-art, NextGen-ready multi-function touchscreen cockpit display to general aviation customers. The two companies have completed a development agreement to bring Honeywell’s open-interface Bendix/King KSN 770 to market before the end of 2011. Honeywell’s Bendix/King KSN 770 is part of the Apex Edge series, delivering... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: CBC
Canada’s Transportation Minister Chuck Strahl said his officials are reviewing last month’s report from the Transportation Safety Board on its investigation into the crash and said his department would respond to the board by May 7.... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
At the Helicopter Association of Canada Annual Convention and Trade Show 2011, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the premier provider of comprehensive night vision goggle (NVG) solutions, is pleased to announce plans to expand operations into Canada, timed with the unveiling of a new strategic partnership with Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. Working together, HTSC and... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Associated Aviation
Associated Aviation (Associated) and its subsidiary, Timber Wolf Aviation  (www.associatedaviation.com) continues to increase its share within the North American and International helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) markets; and fully intends to build on this success when it attends the Helicopter Association of Canada’s 15th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia from March 25 to... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: BelAir
It is with pride that Bel Air has been chosen to take charge of shuttle flights in the North Sea for Maersk Oil and Gas. Whole Maersk Oil and Gas Contract has been in the contract. Bel Air has won the part of the contract as you welcomed into. Director Susan H. Lastein: “I am... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
In light of recent statements in the press, Vector Aerospace Corporation (“Vector†or the “Corporationâ€) has been asked by Market Surveillance on behalf of the Toronto Stock Exchange to disclose the current state of the review of strategic alternatives with the objective of enhancing shareholder value announced previously by the Corporation. In the process of... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: EDP24
CHC announced this week that “under current market conditions†the plan to move was not viable at the current time, and would be put on hold.... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Building on the MD41 family of products, Mid-Continent Instruments announces the MD41-151X Series Annunciation Control Units (ACU) — an upgrade to the company’s MD41-146X Series Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) ACUs. Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD41-151X ACU is designed as a companion to the new Garmin Touch Navigator (GTN) systems. Available in horizontal and vertical configurations, the... Read more
25-Mar-2011
The helicopter came to rest tilted on its left side. One of the main rotor blades was nearly snapped off, and the impact completely sheared off the rear tail rotor, which came to rest a short distance from the main body. Had completed 20 minutes flying time since maintenance, and was the pilot’s first flight... Read more
24-Mar-2011Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Phoenix Heliparts, Inc. has been awarded a 2010 Boeing Performance Excellence Award, receiving the silver level of recognition from The Boeing Company for performance between October, 2009, and September, 2010. The award is given to those suppliers who show strong dedication and continued commitment to its high performance standards, which are measured by strict quality... Read more
24-Mar-2011
Pilot lost control over a forest fire. Helicopter crashed killing pilot Hector Metuaze de la Fuente, Passenger seriously injured. Post crash fire and burnt out... Read more
24-Mar-2011
All three occupants injured after accident when landing on a steeply sloping site... Read more
24-Mar-2011
Crashed into the water, unknown circumstances... Read more
24-Mar-2011
“The incident happened at about 3:30pm in rainy and windy condition when the Australian pilot failed to navigate the helipad belonging to the Ambua Lodge. “ All five on board survived. Helicopter was inbound from Komo, in support of Essar LNG project there. Pilot named as Haji Ruslan... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Richland County Sheriff
During a news conference this week, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott unveiled the newest addition to the Department’s efforts in making our communities safer – A.I.R. Aerial Intelligence and Response. Intelligence gathering, surveillance, search and rescue or special responses to critical incidents are now made easier through the use of radio controlled (RC) technology. Sheriff Lott... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Irish Times
The transfer of the Irish Coast Guard from the Department of Transport to the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food has not yet been confirmed officially, but is expected to take place in a number of weeks... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. recently held its 4th annual Supplier Summit in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with senior executives from the top 150 supplier companies. Â The current 13 Sikorsky Gold Suppliers were recognized at the event for their best-in-class performance. Â In addition, the event marked the launch of Sikorsky annual supplier recognition awards. Â Sikorsky is a... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (the “Group”) (TSX: CHL.A CHL.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared monthly dividends of $0.091875 per Common Share and Variable Voting Shares, payable on each of May 13, 2011, June 15, 2011 and July 15, 2011 to holders of record at the close of business April 29, 2011,... Read more
