13-Nov-2010
“Three aboard missing helicopter” Officials said the aircraft was traveling Panama-Cali, the capital of the Valle del Cauca department.... Read more
12-Nov-2010Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation (“Kaman”) (nasdaq-gs:KAMN) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Global Aerosystems, LLC (“Global”) of Everett, Washington, a provider of aerostructure engineering design analysis and FAA certification services to the aerospace industry. Greg Steiner, President of the Kaman Aerospace Group stated, “We are pleased to welcome the employees of Global Aerosystems to Kaman... Read more
12-Nov-2010Source: Kaman
Kaman Aerostructures, a division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation, today formally inaugurated its new state of the art manufacturing facility in the city of Chihuahua. On hand for the ceremony were Alberto Chretin Castillo, Secretary of the Economy representing César Horacio Duarte Jáquez, Governor of the State of Chihuahua; Marco Adán Quezada Martinez, Mayor of Chihuahua;... Read more
12-Nov-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the General Security of Libya has taken delivery of its second AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. The aircraft is part of a total order for five AW139s sold in Libya to perform a range of roles also including border patrol and Search and Rescue and was... Read more
12-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
An Mi-6 helicopter was one of six new aircraft inducted to the Chinese Aviation Museum on 11th November, bringing the collection to a massive 318 airframes of 138 types. Its collection is ranked fifth in the world out of professional aviation museums in the science and technology category. The other five aircraft inducted were an... Read more
12-Nov-2010Source: RPMNetwork
Hundreds of magazines in various industries from over sixty countries competed in the 2010 Digital Magazine Awards “Magazine of the Year†competition. Recently Rotorcraft Professional Magazine was announced as a Finalist in the 2010 Specialist Magazine of the Year Awards. Ron Whitney, President & Publisher of Rotorcraft Pro said, “As a young publication we have... Read more
12-Nov-2010
Damaged during operation to clean insulators of a transmission line... Read more
12-Nov-2010
News reporting helicopter made emergency landing at Whiteman Field, Pacoima. Tail boom hti ground and broke off in autorotation. Cabin landed upright on skids, 2POB OK (Pilot Derek Bell and cameraman Chris Haug)... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Congresswoman Norton
WASHINGTON, DC — The Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today released her letter to Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole requesting that the TSA re-open the South Capitol Street Heliport (SCSH), the only publicly accessible heliport in the city, which TSA shut down to public access in 2005, after permitting the heliport... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: JSfirm LLC
JSfirm Marketing Manager, Jeff Richards, announced today “The JSfirm.com Job Distribution Network (JDN) recently added 10 new high profile aviation website partners. In addition to utilizing social / professional networking sites and job aggregation websites like Indeed and SimplyHired, we are creating partnerships with industry specific sites in an effort to maintain the largest JDN... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Heliair
Heli Air, established over 25 years ago is the largest Robinson Helicopter Distributor in the UK and one of the world’s most successful, and eagerly awaits the imminent arrival of the superb new 5-seat R66 Turbine helicopter. Heli Air, who will have the first R66 in the UK and Europe has confirmed orders from confident... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Tanis Aircraft Products
Tanis Aircraft Products announced today the 100-percent acquisition of company assets by its president Bob Krueger. Serving in this role and as majority shareholder since 2006, Krueger purchased the remaining shares of Tanis Aircraft Products from its former vice president, Linda Cole. A 30-plus-year employee, Cole recently announced her retirement from Tanis. The purchase of... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Ottawa Citizen
The president of Helicopter Transport Services, a company that has worked out of Carp Airport since 1988, says he is unaware of any violation of Transport Canada rules at the airport, including the federal department’s aircraft noise regulations.... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Financial Times
Labour MPs have asked the coalition why millions in state funding has been promised to a helicopter factory in a Liberal Democrat constituency in spite of claims there was “no money†for such grants.... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: TV NZ
Fledgling Taranaki company Ultrasport Helicopters has – in a first for New Zealand – received Civil Aviation Authority approval for the production of a microlight helicopter. The mini-helicopter is the brainchild of Dick Sybrandy who only last year was running a drainage businesses. [file photo]... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: EMTEQ
EMTEQ has been selected by the US Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of Naval Research for Phase I of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to develop a rotor blade tip lighting system. Firms with the capability to conduct research and development (R&D) and to commercialize the results of that R&D are... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International’s mission is to advance the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce. That mission charges each of us to commit ourselves to promoting the highest level of safety and efficiency. This culture of professionalism is nurtured when we encourage and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions made by individuals and organizations. Each... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Spinal Column
Oakland Air’s aviation station at the Oakland International Airport in Waterford Township will now be home base for a new $5-million Superior EMS Flight Med-1 emergency response helicopter.... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Milenio
The 412s are unarmed and intended for transport and reconnaissance operations... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Star Gazette
Sikorsky’s future in the Southern Tier was extended by at least 12 years Wednesday when they signed a lease and committed $10 million to occupy and renovate the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center in Big Flats... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Orlando Sentinal
McGuire, 27, is accused of shooting at an Orange County sheriff’s helicopter March 21 outside his home on Pacific Heights Circle.... Read more
11-Nov-2010
Helicopter suffered a heavy landing in a field, skids compacted and tail hit the ground. Cabin was untouched.... Read more
11-Nov-2010
HeliHub.com has received information of an emergency at 16:35 on 11th November at Pensacola Airport where a Life Flight heilcopter put down in an emergency there with smoke in the cockpit. This is believed to refer to Baptist Life Flight, who operate EC135s. Airport fire department units attended. More information when we receive it.... Read more
10-Nov-2010Source: Timaru Herald
Sebastian Burke is a helicopter maintenance engineer for Airwork New Zealand, based at Glentanner, near Aoraki-Mt Cook.... Read more
10-Nov-2010Source: SEI Industries
SEI recently attended Helitech 2010 in Cascais, Portugal for the second consecutive time since this worthwhile conference and tradeshow event started in 2008. The Helitech (Portugal) event is very unique in that it offers participants a chance to observe a live aerial firefighting demonstration on an active fire set on piles of brush laid out... Read more
10-Nov-2010Source: MedEvac Foundation International
The board of directors of MedEvac Foundation International have elected Kevin Hutton MD, FACEP, of San Diego, CA, to serve a fifth one-year term as chair of the organization following the Foundation’s 2010-2011 elections. Dr. Hutton and other board officers were elected during the recent Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr.... Read more
10-Nov-2010Source: Indra
Indra has delivered an advanced full-motion simulator of the AS350 helicopter to American Eurocopter. The AS350 is the most widely employed surveillance helicopter in the U.S., with over 750 units in use by police forces across the nation. Indra designed, built, and installed the system at the aircraft manufacturer’s training center in Dallas, TX. Indra... Read more
10-Nov-2010Source: PremiAir
PremiAir’s Group Operations Director, Christopher Forrest, has been honoured with receiving The Eric Brown Award from the British Helicopter Association (BHA) in recognition of his contribution to the UK helicopter industry. Christopher was nominated for his overall work over many years in the helicopter industry. Christopher is recognised as an outstanding supporter of the BHA... Read more
10-Nov-2010
TV station helicopter made emergency landing – no details on damage levels sustained... Read more
10-Nov-2010
After approaching runway 26 at Trebujena Airfield, Spain, the helicopter crashed after the student pilot lost control while making a 180-degree turn. 1 on board o.k.... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Scarborough Evening News
“The helicopter landing pad will be used in conjunction with events on Oliver’s Mount, mainly in case of the need for an air ambulance to take any race-day injured personnel to hospital for emergency treatment.â€... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
A judging panel at the Custom Jet Show, which is taking place at the Avex International Air Show at Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt this week, have selected winners for Best Livery and Best Custom Interior competitions. While the latter was won by a fixed wing Boeing BBJ corporate jet, the sweeping lines of the... Read more
9-Nov-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
9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is recruiting experienced engineers to support key aircraft engine development programs for business, regional and helicopter applications. The company is looking to fill more than 200 positions in Longueuil, Quebec, and Mississauga, Ontario. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (UTX 76.63, -0.12, -0.16%) company. “Pratt & Whitney Canada’s sustained focus... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having great success with its “Gallery†feature, recording over 4,000 images and increasing at a rate of approximately 350 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
9-Nov-2010Source: Dassault Systemes
Dassault Systemes (DS), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, is using its V6 PLM platform to improve collaboration and decrease the amount of time it takes to bring a new helicopter to market. As part of an effort to improve business processes... Read more
9-Nov-2010
CHC Scotia Limited has announced the closure of Great Yarmouth’s North Denes heliport next May with offshore operations focusing on Norwich International Airport from that date.... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Hawkes Bay Today
The company moved to its current purpose-built facility in 2009 and now has a fleet of three fixed-wing aircraft and four helicopters.... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Summerside, PE, Canada – Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the grand opening of Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic’s newest engine repair, overhaul and test facility, located in Lanseria, South Africa. “Vector’s expansion into the South African marketplace has... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: MyIris
During the quarter to 30th September 2010, the loss of the company declined to Rs 183.45 million compared with a loss of Rs 312.11 million in the same quarter last year.... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: HAI
Join helicopter firefighting operators under contract to the U.S. Forest Service or Department of the Interior and attend HAI’s 3rd Annual Fall Government Contracting Committee meeting and Firefighting Safety Forum in Boise, Idaho, November 17th and 18th – sponsorship opportunities are available! Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in on the Government Contracting Committee’s... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
The Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environmental Research (GLACIER) Inc., a limited joint venture company comprising Rolls-Royce Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada, has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art cold weather testing and research facility for aircraft engines, in northern Canada. The new facility specializes in ice tests for civil aerospace engine certification programs,... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Vertical-T
Russian air company “Vertical-T†has begun air operations for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the annual contract. For many years USAID has been involved in Afghanistan’s rehabilitation and support programs to promote the country’s economic and social development. Helicopters Mi-8MTV-1 and Mi-8T of air company “Vertical-T†are taking part in the... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Oak Mountain Media
The annual Career Development Seminar and Networking Event known as HeliSuccess drew more attendees and employers this year than the previous. Lyn Burks, the creator and producer of the event which is in its third year said, “We had over 180 domestic and international seminar attendees, as well as operators from virtually every sector of... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a multi-year Fleet Management Program® (FMP® Program) contract with Aramco Associated Company (AAC), an affiliate of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). Under the terms of the contract, P&WC will provide engine support for the Saudi Aramco-operated AgustaWestland AW139 fleet based in Saudi Arabia. P&WC is a... Read more
9-Nov-2010
Pilot Russell Parker, aged 39, died in this R22 accident while mustering cattle... Read more
9-Nov-2010
Tail rotor struck a cactus. Pilot was sole occupant... Read more
8-Nov-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
8-Nov-2010Source: Xinhua
It looks suspiciously like a cross between an AS350 and an EC120! The helicopter performing the first flight carries registration B-1209L... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Complete Registers†series, listing every helicopter Currently registered in a particular country. While the majority of our updates continue to be focused on monthly or quarterly reviews of the registrations which have changed (added, removed, change of ownership etc), the “Complete Registers†series allows us to include... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Mornington Sandford Aviation
by Richard Mornington-Sanford Not so long ago, if I had asked Frank Robinson whether there would be a turbine-engine powered Robinson helicopter, Frank would have said: “You know, Dick, that turbine engine is just too damned expensive.†The phrase ‘never say never’ comes to mind as I start a pre-flight inspection with Doug Tompkins, Robinson... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Aviation Codes Central
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
8-Nov-2010Source: Tata Advanced Systems
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) Sunday unveiled the first Sikorsky-92 helicopter cabin manufactured at its facility at the aerospace and precision engineering Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on the outskirts of Hyderabad. TASL is scheduled to deliver the first cabin later this month to US-based Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, one of the world’s largest helicopter manufacturers and... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Upper Limit Aviation, via Vertical
The Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges has recognized Upper Limit Aviation (ULA) and its helicopter flight training program as a School of Distinction. The award “is intended to recognize ACCSC- accredited institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of accreditation as well as a commitment to delivering quality educational... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Aerial Filmworks
Aerial Filmworks provided the Cineflex V14HD system and helicopter mount for the popular CBS/Survivor show. The filming for “Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast†took place on the tropical coast and in the jungles in Nicaragua. Award-Winning Aerial Cinematography Mark Hryma of Fly Boy Pictures, the Aerial Director of Photography for Survivor, continues to work with the... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Italy’s national aviation authority ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazone Civile) has recently announced that Rome Urbe Airport will now be open for helicopter operations ountil 22:00, effective from 3rd November. Previously rotary wing operations were not allowed after sunset. HeliHub.com understands that this move is part of the relationship between AgustaWestland and Alitalica. Under this... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Sunday Times
The Senok Trade Group, heavily into the automobile business, is planning to start a helicopter service... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Telegraph
Bond Aviation has hired advisers to look at strategic options for the business, said sources. The family-owned company is understood to be interested in selling 30 to 60% to expand... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Baltic Course
Latvian helicopter company GM Helicopters has confirmed that three of its crew have been kidnapped in Sudan. The company is currently in contact with the Latvian Foreign Ministry.... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: CHL.UN) will release its third quarter results ending September 30, 2010, on Friday November 12, 2010, after market close. The Canadian Helicopters Income Fund conference call will take place Monday November 15, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to review the financial results. To participate in this conference call, please... Read more
7-Nov-2010Source: AMCAR
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
7-Nov-2010
Two crewmembers, Captain Sabin Basnet and Engineer Purna Awale, have been killed in the crash.... Read more
6-Nov-2010
Canadian-born pilot Alex Remond Claude Deur, died in the crash at Taltal, near Route 5 North in the region of Antofagasta.... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 of $38.9 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $33.2 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, in the September 2009 quarter. The quarter benefited from sequential improvement in the underlying operations and a significant reduction in the... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Vertical Aviation
Monday, November 1st, 2010, marked the official start of Vertical Aviation! Under new ownership and management, Westcor Aviation, Inc. will now be known as Vertical Aviation LLC. For the past year, operations have been conducted under the direction of John Castrogiovanni as General Manager, and now as Owner and President, they anticipate the transition to... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
From Monday November 1st, passengers travelling Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and entitled to a chauffeur-driven car, can utilise a special helicopter transfer service when travelling in and out of Tokyo. Passengers will be picked up and taken to the heli pad, then the helicopter will fly them into Tokyo central where a chauffeur-driven car will... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Dubai Helishow
The 4th edition of the Dubai Helishow, the Middle East’s largest trade show for the helicopter industry, came to end today. The three day event, held at the Dubai Airport Expo Centre, attracted a record number of senior level buyers and visitors from around the world. The show, the industry’s third largest exhibition in the... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa, Canada, is being awarded a $65,741,000 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be subcontracted to Canadian Helicopters, Ltd., and performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2010, to be... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., is being awarded a $25,287,200 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2010, to be completed by Oct. 31, 2011. This... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Nueva Zona De Aviacion General, Bogota, Colombia, is being awarded a $139,038,859 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2010, to be completed by Oct. 31,... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: US DoD
Presidential Airways, Inc., an Aviation Worldwide Services Co., Camden, N.C., is being awarded a $94,367,844 option year modification for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and the option will start Nov. 1, 2010, to be completed... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Shadin Avionics
Shadin Avionics, a global leader in aircraft fuel management solutions, announces the approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate for the installation of a Shadin Fuel Management Kit into Bell 212 and 412 model helicopters. The Bell 212/412 STC is the latest addition to Shadin’s well established portfolio of Fuel Management System STCs that includes installations... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: The Reader
Pilots union files complaint against INAER, the company that owns the helicopter which died 3 coastguards after it plunged into the sea in January, for alleged “breach of its obligations” in crew training, which “directly contributed to errors in the operation”.... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval for their patent pending new design of Bearpaw, called the Ultrapawâ„¢, for the Bell 429 model of aircraft. FAA and EASA approvals are pending. DART Aerospace has applied a brand new product line, the patent pending... Read more