1-Jul-2010Source: Salisbury Journal
An air ambulance expert has been named the new chairman of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal. David Philpott, 52, the founding chairman of the Association of Air Ambulances, takes up his post today, 1st July.... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: US Forest Service
The United States Forest Service (USFS) has released an information bulletin regarding latitude/longitude coordinates – focusing on potential confusion between latlong coordinates in degrees and minutes when the aircraft GPS is configured to use degrees and tenths. Please click here to read their Information Bulletin FS 10-02... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: DNA
This $66.2-million technology masterpiece is a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and simulation technology leader, CAE, Canada.... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation’s Cockpit Voice / Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft, headquartered in Stratford, Conn., as a forward-fit option on Sikorsky’s S-76C++™ and standard on S-76D™ commercial helicopters. Universal Avionics’ CVFDR-145R with Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS) will be standard on the S-76D and will be optional on the... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: TVAC
The Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance (TVACAA) will be able to save more lives from July after the announcement that its current daily operational flight time will rise from 10 to 12 hours a day. Cost, flight regulations and the inability to fly in the hours of darkness are all factors influencing the deployment... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: ATSB
A significant proportion of all occurrences reported to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) involve aircraft striking wildlife, especially birds. This report provides aviation birdstrike and animal strike occurrence data for the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2009. It also describes the results of an ATSB survey of aerodromes concerning current wildlife control... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: My Web Times
Whether to sponsor a helicopter on behalf of the Law Enforcement Coalition is now set to be decided by the La Salle County Board at its meeting on Thursday, July 8. The county’s role would be to sponsor, not pay for, a military surplus OH-58 [file photo]... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Alpine Aerotech
Alpine Aerotech Ltd is pleased to announce the sale of over 90 ship sets of their mounting system for the Bell 212/412 exhaust ejectors, to a large Bell 412 operator. The fleet fitment sale is quite significant and a recognition of the merits of the installation. The replacement kit consists of new fittings, links and... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
At the 4th International Forum and Exhibition Unmanned Multipurpose Vehicle Systems – UVS-TECH 2010, held as part of Engineering Technologies 2010 that opens today in Zhukovsky,Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-manufacturing holding company showcases two perspective unmanned helicopters, Korshun and Ka-135. These models are designed under Russian Helicopters program on developing a broad spectrum of vertical take-off and... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Bell
Edwards & Associates, an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has delivered to New York City charter and air tour operator Zip Aviation, the latest Bell Helicopter 407 with an advanced “glass cockpit” system, a luxurious leather-and-bird’s-eye-maple interior and provisions for an in-flight entertainment system based on the latest state-of-the-art touch-screen technology. “This is not just a... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: MedEvac Foundation International
Four medevac transport research and education projects – examining topics that include the study of fatigue in medical helicopter crew members, crisis resources in medical transport, building an online air-medical transport curriculum, and appropriate utilization in response to medevac helicopter trauma-scene requests – have been awarded grant funding totaling $73,458 by MedEvac Foundation International for... Read more
30-Jun-2010
A hearing-aid company is testing whether technology used by helicopter pilots could help soccer journalists focus on their work even in a stadium full of ear-shattering vuvuzelas.... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Stuff
NZ CAA has sent a letter to all helicopter operators and trusts that explicitly warns that they have until the end of August to bring their operations into line with the rules or cease their operations.... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: IOL
A Durban man has been arrested for shining a laser light at a helicopter, blinding the pilot while he was patrolling the beach on Saturday.... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: WA Today
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau examined the Bell 407 chopper that was carrying seven people when it left luxury cruise ship True North and crashed into Talbot Bay in September 2008... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Belfast Telegraph
A man who admitted shining a laser pen into the eyes of a police helicopter pilot 2,000 ft over Derry forcing him to take evasive action has been put on probabtion for 18 months... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Press & Journal
Accident involved Eurocopter EC130 registered M-BOAT – see HeliHub.com accident page here... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Daily Mirror
Sri Lanka’s only private sector helicopter operator Deccan Aviation made its first helicopter transfer to Jaffna recently.... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that Metron Aviation, Inc., of Dulles, Va., and Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of McLean, Va., received contracts as the final part of a set of landmark awards to perform engineering work that will help transform and modernize the nation’s airspace into the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, announced today a distribution agreement with The Timken Company for bearing inspection, overhaul and reconditioning services throughout the Australasian region. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). “Combining Timken’s range of... Read more
29-Jun-2010Source: HeliHub.com
After some demo flights last week in the Swiss towns of Samedan and Sion, Bell’s 429 demonstrator flew via Baden-Baden in Germany en route to the UK. Registered C-FTNB, the helicopter is now based at Blackbushe for a few weeks at Premiair Aviation’s hangar. Today it visits Oxford, although we are not yet aware of... Read more
29-Jun-2010Source: TVNZ
The high-flying duo many people have to thank for saving their lives have reached a special milestone. Bruce Kerr and Ernie Bryant have just completed their 2,000th mission on Auckland’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter... Read more
29-Jun-2010Source: Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard
The 16-year-old, from Cheltenham, was arrested in Crabtree Place at 2.45am on Tuesday on suspicion of shining a light at an aircraft so as to dazzle or distract a pilot. He was given a formal reprimand after admitting the offence.... Read more
29-Jun-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Job Performance Associates, Inc. (JPA) for the development of interactive multimedia training products linked to Sikorsky technical publications. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Based on specific... Read more
29-Jun-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services LLC has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval of the Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit for the Bell 204/205/212/214/412 helicopters.  Transport Canada approval has been previously received and FAA approval is currently pending. The Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kits provide improved visibility of slung... Read more
29-Jun-2010Source: Premier of Victoria
South-west Victoria’s emergency air ambulance has responded to over 160 critical medical emergencies, hospital transfers and rescues in its first year, Premier John Brumby said today. At the south-west helicopter’s hanger in Warrnambool, Mr Brumby was joined by Health Minister Daniel Andrews for the first anniversary of its service, cutting a cake to mark the... Read more
28-Jun-2010Source: FAA
ANCHORAGE, AK — Air traffic controllers in the Alaska region are now officially using Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology to improve safety and efficiency in Alaska’s rugged terrain. The system – Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) – is a core technology under NextGen. “NextGen technology is already helping make aviation safer and more efficient,â€... Read more
28-Jun-2010Source: Polarmax
Longworth Industries, parent company of Polarmax and PMX technical base layers, is proud to announce they have formed a partnership with Dean Cummings and H2O Guides, based in Valdez, AK, to be the official base layer for all H2O Guides sanctioned activities through Spring 2013. To combat the extreme conditions Cummings and his staff face... Read more
28-Jun-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter today announced that North Carolina’s Pitt County Memorial Hospital took delivery of two EC145s for its EastCare air medical service fleet. These aircraft will join an EC135 that was delivered at the start of the year and will be located at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, North Carolina.... Read more
28-Jun-2010Source: Daily Record
Police leaders reacted with fury yesterday after a teenager who aimed a laser pen at a police helicopter escaped with a £500 fine. Call centre worker Anthony Boyle, 19, had been warned he faced jail for the potentially lethal stunt.... Read more
28-Jun-2010Source: Metro Aviation
Travis County, STAR (Shock, Trauma, Air Rescue) Flight based in Austin, Texas has recently received and placed into operational service a new Eurocopter EC145 completed by Metro Aviation, Inc. This latest addition to the STAR Flight Flight fleet will expand the capabilities and mission readiness to the residents of Travis County and the surrounding Central... Read more
28-Jun-2010Source: National Parks Traveler
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have one of the oldest helitak programs in the National Park Service, and the park’s helitack crew hosted an event earlier this month to commemorate the program’s 50th anniversary.... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: Helitech
Helitech Portugal’s inaugural conference will lift off with a session about how the industry is working ‘Towards consistent simulator standards’, led by the Helicopter International Working Group. As flying hours become increasingly expensive, helicopter operators are investing more than ever in simulators as a reliable alternative. Consequently, not only are the simulators expected to provide... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: Hillsboro Aviation
Hillsboro Aviation would like to congratulate Alan Dahm on his upcoming retirement after nearly 53 years of employment as an aviation parts professional. When Alan’s last day of work arrives on June 30, 2010, he will be ending an amazing aviation career that began in the parts department at Flightcraft, Inc. in Portland in 1957.... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: San Bernardino Sun
Martin Anthony Perez, 18, was arrested May 8 after police say he shined a laser at a Fontana police helicopter in the area of Alder and San Bernardino avenues.... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: HAI
I am forwarding this correspondence to request your assistance in opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the FAA, that has the potential to establish a precedent with a far reaching negative impact on the helicopter industry, and other segments of the aviation community. NPRM Overview Background: On May 26, 2010, the FAA released... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: STAT MedEvac
STAT MedEvac was recently recognized by HAI for their outstanding safety record for 2009. The award is given annually by HAI to its regular members who demonstrate an outstanding safety record throughout the year. “We are proud that we have met, and surpassed, the qualifying safety criteria for this award,†said Paul Lhote, Director of... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: clicRBS
The helicopter model MD500 that Governor Yeda Crusius delivered to the 12th Military Police Battalion (12th Battalion) on Thursday morning [File photo]... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: Jackson Sun
A McNairy County airport will use a federal grant to build a hangar and living facilities for a Hospital Wing air ambulance base scheduled to open this year. It will be the company’s fourth base in the Mid-South.... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: Vancouver Sun
Alvin Vargas Bautista had testified during the trial that he was trying to fix his young son’s toy laser while waiting for his wife outside a friend’s apartment building near Millbourne Mall.... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: Dallas Morning News
A nonunion Bell Helicopter employee must serve two years of probation over his car hitting and injuring two picketing union members at a plant.... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: HAI
The Eastern Region Helicopter Council is encouraging helicopter operators to oppose a proposed regulation that would mandate the use of the New York North Shore Helicopter Route. The Federal Aviation Administration published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket FAA 2010-0302) on May 26 and is accepting comments through June 25, 2010. The proposed change would... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: Iridium
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announces the establishment of “Iridium South Africa,” under which Iridium has licenses to operate, provide and sell mobile satellite services (MSS) in the country. The authorization was provided by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), the regulator for the South African communications and broadcasting services. This authorization enables Iridium... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued correcting amendments to a final rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 7, 2010 and became effective March 8, 2010. The final rule required the reporting of certain runway incursions, but did not specify that helicopters are exempt from one of the provisions and... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: STARS
Alberta, June 23, 2010 – Garry Nargang wears a red ring on his finger because his grand-son was flown by STARS in 2006. The ring is just one of hundreds already being worn across the province as part of a new program called the Red Ring for Life, which provides individuals a unique opportunity to... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: MONOC
MONOC Mobile Health Services is pleased to announce that they have just taken receipt of their new MedEvac helicopter. The helicopter is a new Eurocopter EC135 specially outfitted for medical missions. The helicopter used by MONOC is flown by experienced pilots with over 3,000 hours of flight time. The medical team is staffed by a... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: Shephard
L-3 Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) is offering a range of next-generation night vision products to the international market after securing export releases from the US government.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, part of the Russian Helicopter Industry holding, three consecutive years was recognized by the Russian Federation Ministry for Industry and Trade Russia’s Best Exporter. This time UUAP won the contest as Russia’s Best Exporter to CIS in the aircraft industry. Over the past three years, plant won an exporters contest in all... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: EADS
The newly developed LTR 400 transponder from EADS Defence & Security (DS) significantly improves safety in air traffic while at the same time saving weight in helicopters. Eurocopter Germany is the first customer to exploit these advantages by ordering 26 systems for integration in their EC-635 helicopters. The systems will be delivered before end of... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: Recorder & Times
Brockville General Hospital wants air ambulances to land at the municipal airport in Tincap rather than the Gord Watts Municipal Centre, as the city’s helipad is becoming too costly to maintain.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: JetNet
TICA, NY – JETNET LLC, the leading provider of corporate aviation information, has released the May 2010 results for the pre-owned business jet, business turboprop, and helicopter markets. Helicopter – Turbine The number of pre-owned turbine helicopters for sale in April 2010 was less than 1,200 helicopters, or 200 less than the business turboprop market.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: AVN
“Helicopters of Russia” (incl OPK Oboronprom) is hoping to set up production outside Russia within two years, according to a press conference on Tuesday. General director of Oboronprom “Andrei Reus confirmed he is leading negotiations with China, India and Latin America... Read more
23-Jun-2010
For the inauguration of the new site of Turbomeca Joseph Szydlowski (named after the firm’s founder), President Nicolas Sarkozy was accompanied by Jean-Paul Herteman, CEO of Safran and Pierre Fabre, President and CEO of Turbomeca.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company and their affiliate company McTurbine, Inc. are pleased to announce that McTurbine has received authorization from Rolls-Royce to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Rolls-Royce Model 250 Series II and Series IV turbine engines. McTurbine received Federal Aviation Administration approval earlier this year. “We are... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: 10 News
SDG&E and the county will both spend up to $150,000 for firefighting use of the S64e Helitanker, which the utility is expected to lease in time for the fall fire season.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Quick Release Heli-Utility Basket™ for the AS350/AS355 models of helicopters. DART’s new quick release baskets are lighter weight and easier to install than out original baskets and provide increased volume and... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Brahmand
During the 20-minute flight, the third prototype flew at an altitude of 2,000 feet with a cruising speed of 140 knots (260 kilometers) per hour, the report said.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Bournemouth Echo
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance operates an EC135 from Henstridge Airfield in UK. This superseded an earlier Bo105... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: ABC
Local business owner Rex D’Aquino wants to build the landing pad at the Highland Heritage Estate on the Mitchell Highway, east of the city.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Business Standard
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is all set to roll out the first Indian-made S-92 chopper cabins in November this year.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Patriarch Partners
On Thursday, June 17th at the annual Turnaround Atlas Awards, Patriarch Partners, LLC (“Patriarch”) was honored by the Global M&A Network as the 2009 Private Equity Firm of the Year. Patriarch also received the Turnaround of the Year award for the firm’s acquisition of Stila Cosmetics in April 2009, at the awards ceremony held at... Read more
