22-Mar-2010Source: CBC
A 56 year-old man fell from a platform at the Iron Ore Co mine and died while waiting for an air ambulance to arrive.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Wisconsin State Journal
The company, founded in 2000 at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, customizes medical helicopters from around the U.S. and provides maintenance work on medical, government, corporate and privately owned helicopters.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Research and Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Rotorhub Handbook” subscription to their offering, priced at 106 Euros per copy and available in June 2010 Provides an essential users guide to the civil and para-public helicopter as well as the equipment used in these areas. It incorporates information from the Public Service Aviation Handbook... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Business First
Air Evac Lifeteam, an independently owned, for-profit air ambulance provider, plans to open an office in Hardinsburg, in Breckenridge County, in June.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Chicago Tribune
The National Transportation Safety Board attributed the fatal 2008 crash of an Air Angels medical helicopter in Aurora to the pilot’s “inadequate preflight planning” and flying too low, which caused the copter to strike a radio tower.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: NZ Herald
Billionaire businessman Michael Erceg flew his executive helicopter – and the Dutch businessman who was his passenger – into treetops that he apparently failed to see in time, according to a NZ Civil Aviation Authority report... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc, (ADI) has been awarded the first ever STC approval by the FAA for the installation of a Night Vision Lighting System in a Bell 429. The HEMS aircraft, owned and operated by Air Methods Corporation, was outfitted with NVG compatible lighting to provide safety enhancements for night flight operations. For ADI, located... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Arizona Daily Star
Seven air ambulance companies have agreed to make changes in how pilots communicate with each other as they approach a Flagstaff hospital. The changes come as a result of the June 2008 mid-air collision of two medical helicopters that killed seven over the skies of Flagstaff.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Eurocopter have issued “Information Notice” document number 2157-I-00 in which they express the opinion that all SA360C Dauphins are now withdrawn from use, and have asked any operator to contact them by 1st May 2010. If none come forward by that date, they will commence the withdrawal of the type certificate. A total of 2... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/flying-school-before-driving-3424845
After turning 16, Sam Botherway is now able to fly himself anywhere, but under proposed new driving laws, his mother would have to drop him at the airfield first.... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: Okotoks Western Wheel
Dr. Greg Powell, president and CEO of STARS air ambulance, will be speaking in Okotoks on March 25 and his message will be clear: The sooner a patient reaches critical care the more likely a positive outcome becomes.... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: Houston Examiner
Police officers could be removed from the helicopter patrols that have long provided the eye in the sky for HPD officers on the ground, depending on the outcome of a study now commissioned by Houston’s new mayor.... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: Ski Rebel
Canadian company Eagle Pass Heliskiing, based in Revelstoke, is taking advantage of new technologies and development by supplying each participant on its trips with a ‘SnowPulse Lifebag’ inflatable backpack... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: Stuff
The council had resolved to close its facility when the new heliport was operational, but on Thursday it revoked this decision after helicopter operators said they did not want to use the new 3.5-hectare site.... Read more
21-Mar-2010
A press report of the situation at Waterford appeared in many Irish news sources this week, here is how RTE reported it. The Facebook group “Save 24hr Search & Rescue Helicopter Cover in South-East” describes itself thus:- SIGN THE PETITION NOW! http://www.petitiononline.com/sar01/ On 15th March 2010, the Irish Government put a price on peoples heads….... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: Press-Enterprise
Riverside Community Hospital has been the only trauma center south of San Francisco without a helicopter landing pad, hospital officials said, but no longer.... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: Hartford Business Journal
The state has made it clear that they have no plans to reduce the program’s funding as part of budget planning for the 2010 or 2011 fiscal years.... Read more
20-Mar-2010Source: Helibras
Eurocopter and its Helicópteros do Brasil-Helibras affiliate company today marked the construction start-up for a new rotary-wing center of excellence in Itajuba, Brazil, where Helibras will produce, assemble and maintain EC725 helicopters being acquired by the Brazilian armed forces. Production of the EC725 at Itajuba will result in a doubling of production capability for Helibras... Read more
20-Mar-2010Source: World Record Helicopter Team
The World Record Helicopter Team and the USA Academy Of Aviation have announced a “Fund Racer†helicopter world speed record attempt to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Date: April 7, 2010 (weather permitting) Pilots: Chief Pilot Johan Nurmi, Brent McNevin and Travis Reid Helicopter: Robinson R44 Clipper From: Los Angeles International Airport (rooftop helicopter... Read more
20-Mar-2010
Power Flow Systems, Inc. is in the final stages of STC approval to bolt-on their industry leading high performance exhaust system to a Lycoming O-320 powered Robinson R22. This product, Power Flow’s first on a rotorcraft, was designed in cooperation with Performance Aviation in New Zealand where it has already received CAA approval. The PFS... Read more
20-Mar-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the 38th Annual Howard Weil Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 21 – 25, 2010. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bristow... Read more
20-Mar-2010Source: Broadpoint
Broadpoint, an industry leader in telecommunications and network solutions, has announced its contract with SandRidge Energy to provide critical offshore aviation communications to the Federal Aviation Administration. Using Broadpoint’s expansive digital communications network, the Federal Aviation Administration was able to successfully upgrade critical airspace communications equipment, located on offshore oil platforms owned by SandRidge Energy,... Read more
20-Mar-2010Source: SkyBooks
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, is offering free fleet trial subscriptions to their SkyBOOKS Electronic Record Keeping Program. Bell Helicopter owners and mixed fleet owner/operators that qualify for this limited-time offer will receive: Flight Operations & Pilot Currency Tracking Maintenance Tracking & Reporting Inventory Management with... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: Ahlers Aerospace
Ahlers Aerospace has recently been awarded a contract by Omniflight Corporation to install night vision cabin conversions to an additional six of their Bell 206 air medical helicopters. The installations will be accomplished at their facility in Newnan, Georgia, during March of this year. To date, Ahlers has performed more than thirty additional conversions on... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: TimesNews
Wellmont has served as the official health care provider for Bristol Motor Speedway for over a decade, and track legal counsel and Vice President Julie Bennett said the agreement for a medevac presence for the health system was easy to accomplish.... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: SkyBooks
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, is offering free trial subscriptions to their Electronic Record Keeping Program for ALEA members. ALEA members that qualify for the SkyBOOKS Electronic Record Keeping Program limited-time offer will receive: Flight Operations and Pilot Currency Tracking Maintenance Tracking and Reporting Inventory Management... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: Lycoming
Lycoming Engines, a Textron Inc. company, has announced a new program that provides significant discounts with the return of a select engine core. “We have many customers that have flown behind Lycoming Engines their entire flying careers,†said Todd Stoner, Lycoming vice president of marketing and sales. “This program is meant to reward the loyalty... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: Absolute Fire Solutions
Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) of Calgary, Canada, and Thermo Technologies of Bismark, N.D., have joined forces to offer an innovative new way to increase firefighting effectiveness. The FAST Gel Initial Attack bucket injection system eliminates the need to wait for large tankers and reservoirs, enabling fire agencies to apply the highly effective Thermo-Gel retardant much... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: CMH Heli-Skiing
CMH Heli-Skiing (Canadian Mountain Holidays), the largest and most respected Heli-Ski operator in the world, has long had a reputation for offering extraordinary value for an extraordinary ski experience. For those who book BC helicopter skiing early, the value just got better. For the 2011 season, CMH Heli-Skiing has introduced an Early Booking Incentive for those... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (“the Fundâ€), the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, have announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: CAVOK
On Friday, Helibras, the only producer of helicopters in Latin America, will lay the cornerstone for the work of doubling its plant in Blumenau, in southern Minas Gerais, generating 700 direct jobs.... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: Baltimore Sun
News coming out about budget cuts sounds dire for the Baltimore Police Department. At the moment, the police helicopter known as Foxtrot is on the chopping block.... Read more
19-Mar-2010
Reg is either Eurocopter EC135 N15TG or one of their 117s N911TG or N912TG, confirmation awaited. N912TG the most likely... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
Albuquerque, NM, March 17, 2010: Aspen Avionics announced today that Brad Hayden has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing, and will be responsible for the company’s overall product strategy and marketing programs. Hayden will report directly to Aspen’s President and CEO, John Uczekaj. “Brad has been an integral part of the company’s marketing team... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: St Petersburg Times
Pasco Sheriff Bob White’s plan to build a new helicopter hangar at the Land O’Lakes Jail has gotten complicated and led him to bump heads with county administrators over aspects of it.... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: STARS
FERNIE: The Elk Valley Hospital’s helipad has been certified by Transport Canada for night landings with the use of night vision goggles (NVG); the helipad is the first day time helipad in Canada to receive this certification. This means that pilots from STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) air ambulance are now able to land... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Global Times
The AC313, China’s first independently developed civilian helicopter, makes its first flight Thursday in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province. The AC313 has a maximum takeoff weight of 13.8 tons and can carry 27 passengers... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Forecast International
In a new study, “The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft,†Forecast International projects that 4,319 such rotorcraft will be produced during the 10-year time period between 2010 and 2019. The value of this production is estimated at $92.3 billion in constant 2010 U.S. dollars. In general, Forecast International defines a medium/heavy rotorcraft as one with... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Vought
Vought Defense Systems Corp. (Other OTC: VDSC) announced today that it has signed a contract to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Cyber Aerospace, LLC, which is a designer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Systems which has provides services to law enforcement, military and commercial operation globally. Cyber Aerospace owns and operates http://www.cyberaerospace.com... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Intermountain Turbine
Bob Southward has been appointed to the position of Field Service Manager for Intermountain Turbine Services. This is a newly created position within Intermountain Turbine Services. “Bob’s primary focus will be to develop and expand our technical services for the support of the Honeywell LT101 (pictured) & HTS900 product line,†says Raymond Arseneau, Sales &... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
JSC “Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant” (U-UAP) incorporated into Russian helicopter industry holding company headed by JSC “Russian Helicopters” announced a new recruitment of skilled technicians for working in the company. The plant opened vacancies for a whole group of trades: assembling fitters-and-riveters, millers, machinists, aircraft technicians. U-UAP anticipates engaging experienced workers and young employees having acquired... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Clarian Health
INDIANAPOLIS – In a continuing effort to provide premier critical care transport services to communities throughout Indiana, and to better align with Clarian Health regionally, LifeLine Critical Care Transport will soon expand service to Lafayette and Muncie. Beginning July 2010, LifeLine, which operates 24-hours a day, will offer six base locations in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie,... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Red Ferret
The Dragonfly DF1 may not look like much, but it could be the first model in a whole new field of quiet, ultralight, non-polluting, low-cost helicopters.... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: CHC
Three weeks after welcoming the world for the Olympic Games, one of the world’s largest flight safety conferences lands in Vancouver on March 22, attracting more than 500 delegates to hear aviation safety experts from all over the world. The CHC Safety and Quality Summit is a non-profit event dedicated entirely to flight safety that... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Geneva Aviation has received FAA, ANAC, Transport Canada and EASA approval for their 27 Amp, 28 to 12 Volt DC to DC Power Converter for the AS350/AS355, Bell 206 & 407, BO-105 series helicopters. The Geneva Power Converter provides 12 to 14 VDC (Adjustable)... Read more
17-Mar-2010Source: WREX
Lifeline helicopters get special clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration. It means they can land directly at ten regional hospitals including a Rockford one.... Read more
17-Mar-2010Source: Byron Shire News
SPIRALLING costs in the aviation industry means the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter needs to raise $1 million more than it did last year just to keep the service in the air.... Read more
17-Mar-2010Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the U.S. International Pavilion at FIDAE 2010 tradeshow in Santiago, Chile, from March 23-28. FIDAE is Latin America’s leading Aerospace tradeshow bringing together major participants in the worldwide aeronautics sector. Markus Schmitz, President and General Manager, commented: “We value FIDAE as an... Read more
17-Mar-2010Source: HeliFlite Shares
HeliFlite is honored to announce that it has received the prestigious ARGUS Platinum rating by ARGUS International, Inc., the worldwide leader in performing on-site safety audits for corporate flight departments, charter operators, and commercial airlines. “ARGUS is pleased to include HeliFlite Shares on the exclusive list of ARGUS Platinum rated charter operators,” stated Joe Moeggenberg,... Read more
16-Mar-2010Source: BizAvNews
They are accused of smuggling in 2005 on the territory of Russia from Canada, three helicopters, Bell 407 and Robinson R-44. For businessman was also charged with evading payment of customs duties and the legalization of smuggled property.... Read more
16-Mar-2010Source: EDP24
Reporter Emma Knights joined the Anglia One team for a day.  This year they celebrate 10 years in the air.... Read more
16-Mar-2010Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro will appear before the House Aviation Subcommittee on Wednesday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. (eastern standard time) to provide testimony on the FAA’s oversight of on-demand aircraft operators. Congressman Jerry F. Costello, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation, has called this hearing to discuss the findings of a... Read more
15-Mar-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
15-Mar-2010Source: NASA
The second crash test of a small lightweight helicopter at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., was a smashing success, literally — just as engineers had predicted. “Three, two, one, release,” said the technician on the loudspeaker at the Landing and Impact Research Facility. With that countdown the helicopter smacked hard into the concrete.... Read more
15-Mar-2010Source: RUAG Aerospace
On 1 April 2010 RUAG Aviation takes over from Linth Air Service AG in Mollis (GL) the Helicopter Maintenance Division, including a staff of four. In so doing, RUAG increases its share of the helicopter market in Switzerland and moves closer to customers from Zurich, the Grisons and eastern Switzerland. On 1 April 2010 RUAG... Read more
15-Mar-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fund”)(TSX: CHL.UN) announced today its monthly distribution of $0.091875 per unit covering the period of March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010, will be paid on April 15, 2010 to unitholders of record at the close of business March 31, 2010. Through Canadian Helicopters Limited, Canadian Helicopters Income Fund is... Read more
14-Mar-2010Source: AHS American Helicopter Society
AHS International – The Vertical Flight Society Chairman Stephen Ramsey today announced the recipients of the Society’s 2010 awards program. This prestigious program was initiated in 1944 and over the years has paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of the vertical flight industry. Each year the awards grow steadily in relevance and importance. The Society’s... Read more
14-Mar-2010Source: Cambridge News
After years of campaigning and fundraising by dedicated groups and individuals, hospital bosses have lodged detailed plans for a helipad on land south of the Rosie maternity hospital.... Read more
14-Mar-2010Source: Elite Traveler
According to Philippe Hitie, Managing Director of Summertimes, an inbound travel company, Helitimes will feature two six passenger Eurocopter AS-355-F2s.... Read more
14-Mar-2010Source: Hartford Courant
“Anyplace outside of Connecticut is low-cost,” United Technologies Corp.’s chief financial officer, Gregory Hayes, told Wall Street investment analysts — paraphrasing previous remarks by another UTC executive, Jeff Pino, president of Sikorsky Aircraft.... Read more
14-Mar-2010Source: USAIG
Michael L. Sweeney, COB & CEO of USAIG and Michael Lowman, USAIG VP & Manager –Dallas, presented a check to Eric Von Wenckstern, Memorial Hermann, Aviation Director, as part of the Safety Bucks program designed to encourage additional training for pilots and mechanics. USAIG partners with Eurocopter and several other helicopter manufacturers to reward premier... Read more
14-Mar-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
VAN NUYS, Calif. — Mid-Continent Instruments – West now has the capability to reach international customers without delays. Bryan Miner, in his role as Chief Inspector, is the latest unit member of the company’s Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA). Miner is authorized to issue export airworthiness approvals for Class II products shipped overseas on behalf of... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: CBC
Calgary police helicopters are reported to have flown too close to other aircraft at least 11 times in the last four years, a CBC News investigation has found. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2010/03/05/calgary-police-helicopter-close-calls-air-planes.html#ixzz0i2WRCpqo... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: MIE Solutions
Erickson Air-Crane is one of MIE Solutions recently new customers. They purchased MIE QuoteIt in June 2009. MIE Trak is a production control and job tracking solution designed to help increase operating profits without increasing overhead. Erickson Air-Crane is one of MIE Solutions new customers who purchased MIE QuoteIt Enterprise Quoting and Estimating Software. Erickson... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: PAC International
PAC International, a global provider of helicopter completions, customizing, maintenance and component repair and overhaul services, is keeping its old name, Paradigm Aerospace Corporation, but simplifying its branding to PAC International. Under previous management, the name Paradigm was adopted to reflect the new paradigm in quality rotary wing support services that the company is known... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: BC Local News
The BC Ambulance Service is defending its decision not to designate a full-time medical-emergency transport helicopter in the Southern Interior, nor run a pilot program to test the viability.... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: People's Daily
China should be equipped with 100 helicopters every year in air emergency rescue system during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), suggested Feng Peide, member of Chinese Academy of Engineering.... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: Flightglobal
UTair plans on making the Peruvian company the base for Latin American expansion. Ecuador, Chile and Brazil are on the short-list for their next steps... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: Reuters
The Sikorsky helicopter unit of diversified U.S. manufacturer United Technologies Corp is on the hunt for acquisitions of smaller companies that maintain aircraft... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: JetNet
JETNET LLC, the market-leading aircraft research and information provider, will be featuring a series of enhancements to their AERODEX Evolution service at the 2010 Aviation Industry Expo, booth #7043, March 16th – 18th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The biggest change is immediately visible upon signing in: new “Views,†or... Read more
13-Mar-2010Source: Yahoo India
On Saturday, citizens from across the city will come together to oppose the state’s private helipad policy, which will permit helipads in silent and residential zones in the city.... Read more
