18-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA certification of their expanded line of Interior Trim Panels and Cabin Floor and Baggage Compartment Protectors for the 206A/B, 206L series and 407 helicopters. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received.... Read more
18-Oct-2009Source: NY Times
The Police Department seems to be moving fast to alert the public in advance of any flights that might, at first glance, appear confusing or worrisome.... Read more
17-Oct-2009Source: Herald Mail
STAT MedEvac will end its Hagerstown-based operations Monday, affecting the availability of helicopters to transport patients in medical emergencies, a company spokesman said.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: WBAL
Eurocopter, the manufacturer of the current Maryland State Police fleet, filed a formal protest and is not making an offer to replace the aging helicopters. The company alleges that the state’s specifications for new aircraft are skewed in favor of AgustaWestland.In a letter to Gov. Martin O’Malley and to the state Department of Transportation, the... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: BBC
There will be no Great North Air Ambulance Cover for the next few days. Two of the charity’s three helicopters, based at Otterburn and Carlisle Airport, are grounded with mechanical problems.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: Bernama
Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd is bidding for a contract worth RM60 million from the government to provide aeromedical or flying doctor services in Sarawak, its Executive Chairman Aidan Wing said... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: BBC
Manufacturing firm GKN Aerospace is to lose 135 jobs at its Yeovil site, due to the slump in aerospace orders. The losses represent more than a third of the GKN jobs on the site they share with helicopter maker Agusta Westland.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters has been selected as the “successful offeror” with regard to the Rotary Wing Bulk Fuel and Supplemental Rotary Wing contracts, subject to customary U.S. government approval of operational funding for each fiscal year and conclusion of definitive contracts.... Read more
16-Oct-2009Source: AME
All operators are now briefed and all the necessary planning is now in place throughout the concerned departments to cope with the high volume of helicopters into and out of Yas Island... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
JETNET LLC, the market-leading aircraft research and information provider, will be launching a series of improvements to their flagship software interface, Evolution, at this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention in Orlando, Florida.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Samsung Techwin Co. of South Korea has taken delivery of the first of two AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The aircraft was accepted by Samsung Techwin Vice President Wook Cho during a ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Washington Examiner
Montgomery County Council members want money seized from drug dealers to be spent treating drug addicts instead of a new police helicopter program proposed by County Executive Ike Leggett.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Otago Daily Times
High-profile Otago helicopter pilot Graeme Gale has revealed he has received death threats from opponents of pesticide “1080”... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace has received a new license from Turbomeca for repair and overhaul of Arriel 2 engine models throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Monterey Herald
A bid by Sheriff Mike Kanalakis to get the county to underwrite the purchase of a law enforcement helicopter was grounded Tuesday. Kanalakis was hoping the Board of Supervisors would agree to guarantee about $660,000 in backup funding for a used Robinson R-44 helicopter if a hoped-for federal Homeland Security grant for the purchase doesn’t... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: AME
FAS has now developed a similar offer to fill the gap of aerial sightseeing services in Abu Dhabi,” said Faisal Al Rawas, Vice President Sales and Marketing. “The terminal is strategically located next to the marina mall and will be base to exciting helicopter tours over the capital’s most iconic landmarks such as The Emirates... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Bernama
Eurocopter Malaysia will aggressively expand its operations and inject additional investments into its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, president Pierre Nardelli said Wednesday. He said that so far, the company had invested more than RM40 million for its facilities in Malaysia.... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Luchtvaartnieuws
The first of two AW139s for the Dutch Police has arrived in country.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: KTVZ
Northwest MedStar will begin to provide management services and program oversight today for AirLink Critical Care Transport, Cascade Healthcare Community announced Monday.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: Forbes
Defense contractor Honeywell said the FFAA approved its latest ground-warning system for helicopters, which is designed to help pilots prevent ground collisons and hitting towers.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: Cay Compass
The much–delayed arrival of the police helicopter is now slated for January, the government’s Finance Committee heard on Friday. Deputy Police Commissioner Anthony Ennis told the committee that the helicopter was expected to arrive sometime in January, 2010.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: RotorNews
Metro Aviation, Inc. has been awarded a completion contract to finish two air medically configured helicopters for HealthNet Aeromedical Services based in Charleston, West Virginia. HealthNet, a longtime air medical provider, will receive the new EC135 and EC145 as additions to their current operating fleet.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: 10TV
Columbus police pilot Lt. Mike Elkins said his unit has gone years without a laser targeting one of its choppers, but last night was the third time it has happened in less than a month,... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: Boston Globe
The first female helicopter pilot in the Massachusetts State Police has testified that the commander of the prestigious Air Wing unit retaliated against her because she rejected his sexual advances.... Read more
13-Oct-2009Source: Reuters
Eurocopter will present a cost-cutting plan in coming days and may scale back production in 2010 and 2011... Read more
13-Oct-2009Source: This is Derbyshire
CLAIMS by residents that flights to and from Royal Derby Hospital’s helipad are in breach of planning permission have been dismissed. Littleover residents claimed at a meeting this week that permission for the helipad had been granted on the basis that flights would go over a “green wedge of land” and not houses.... Read more
13-Oct-2009Source: Steattle PI
The attourney contended that, had the company instead moved to fortify the fuel tank aboard the R44 Astro helicopter or enclose the fuel in a rubber bladder, the victims of the crash would have survived. The alleged flaw, he argued, represents an unnecessary threat to any who board the helicopter, which is among the most... Read more
13-Oct-2009
Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), a Bend, Oregon based helicopter company, has partnered with Heli Tahoe to provide aircraft and pilot services in Lake Tahoe, CA.... Read more
13-Oct-2009Source: Spidertracks
The Philips Search and Rescue Trust has chosen Palmerston North-based aircraft tracking system spidertracks as its flight following provider. The Trust operates and manages the rescue helicopter bases in Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo and Palmerston North, as well as a fixed-wing air ambulance based in Hamilton and Taupo.... Read more
13-Oct-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik, on being named the 2009 recipients of the De la Vaulx Medal, presented by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, during a ceremony in Korea on Thursday, October 8th.... Read more
13-Oct-2009Source: Stuff
A resident annoyed at frost-fighting helicopters allegedly flashed lights and threw a rock at a helicopter flying near Seddon in Marlborough early yesterday.... Read more
13-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
The changes to FAR Part 91 have far-reaching consequences for many small operators, but compliance is still not nearly as complicated as gaining Part 135 certification, as Guy R. Maher reports in this article from the October-November issue of the magazine.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Kauai World
It may be a more dangerous time to be injured or lost in the woods on Kaua‘i, and brush fires may burn longer and stronger than they otherwise might. A helicopter pilot ready, willing, able and certified to do certain types of rescues and fire suppression may be over 90 miles and several hours away... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Wall St Journal
European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co NV’s (EAD.FR) chief executive has appealed to French parliamentarians for funding from a planned state loan to finance research and development into future generations of helicopters, it was revealed Friday.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Radio NZ
The joint initiative involves the district health board, Skyline Aviation and the Hawke’s Bay Air Ambulance Charitable Trust, which says the facility is world class.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Carolina Live
Carolina Lifecare is close to resuming medical helicopter service to the Grand Strand.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: The Californian
The move comes just nine months after the board killed the program because of budget problems, and as Sheriff Mike Kanalakis’ challenger for re-election seeks to make it a campaign issue.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: EBAN
Denmark’s Bel Air, which has entered a “Call off” contract with Maersk Oil, says it has fully complied with the new European performance requirements for offshore helicopters that come into force in 2010.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Shiells Gazette
Newcastle Crown Court heard that the police aircraft, code-named India 99, was passing over Wessington Way in Sunderland on May 10, and had been summoned to provide light for the emergency services rescuing two stranded climbers, when it was targeted.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Bolivian News Agency
President Evo Morales on Saturday welcomed the decision by his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who asked the U.S. Congress to approve a donation of four helicopters to the fight against drugs in Bolivia.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Formby Times
Just before 10.30pm several men gained entry to the military base where the Force helicopter is stored and damaged the aircraft. A high speed police chase ensued from Southport to Liverpool city centre as a silver Audi A4 with blacked out windows was seen travelling at high speed along Formby Bypass with a number of... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: AZ Central
With prices for new helicopters too expensive, particularly given the city’s fiscal constraints, the City Council this week approved purchase of a 1998 model MD500E, a general purpose utility and executive transport helicopter that has been widely popular with law enforcement agencies.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: NJ.com
A lawsuit filed by the operator of Linden Municipal Airport is taking aim at what the operator believes represents a threat to private helicopter travel in the metropolitan area.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Orange County Register
Sixteen months after the decision to order the night-vision technology, the equipment is ready. The helicopter crews are trained. But they remain tucked in at night in the midst of fire season.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: All The Articles
Zip Aviation has taken delivery of its first Bell Helicopter 206L Long Ranger and plans to use the helicopter for charter service from Manhattan’s West 30th Street Heliport. This will be the first time for a Bell helicopter to be flown from the 30th St. Heliport.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
Red Box International, were delighted when they were offered the chance to power the static aircraft during Helitech 2009... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: SCNow
A new Lifecare helicopter is expected to be back up in the air in Horry County within the next three days, perhaps as early as Friday evening, according to Matthew Smith, Chief of Medical Operation... Read more
10-Oct-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology(TM) demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Mechanics magazine with a 2009 Breakthrough Innovator Award.... Read more
10-Oct-2009Source: Carter Aviation Technologies
Carter Aviation Technologies (Carter) of Wichita Falls, TX is releasing updated information on their plans to commercialize their new Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) design.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
The massive chopper, an S64E Helitanker, can scoop and dump up to 2,650 gallons of water per trip. It will be controlled by city fire officials but be available to fight blazes throughout the county during the next two months.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: RotorNews
Aircell announces its new ATG 5000 High Speed Internet unit for the business aviation market. The system delivers high speed Internet service via the Aircell® Network in an affordable and lightweight package. It was specifically designed for aircraft operators that don’t require the comprehensive capabilities of the Aircell Axxess® cabin system... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Russian Helicopters JSC
Before type certification by EASA, several Ka-32A11BCs were operated by EU countries for firefighting and mountain electric lines assembly pursuant to a Specific Airworthiness Specification. The EASA.IM.R.133 type certificate has opened the skies of EU states for the Ka-32A11BC lifting limitations for commercial operation by private European companies. Before type certification by EASA, several Ka-32A11BCs... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: ASO
Aircraft Shopper Online (www.aso.com), a leading online marketplace for pre-owned aircraft, announced the release of the latest version of the ASO website today. With newly added user friendly features, buying and selling aircraft is easier than ever.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Rotorhub
Eurocopter is pleased to receive the 2009 French-Japanese Investment Award, presented by the French Agency for International Investment (AFII) in Tokyo.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
Eagle Eye Solutions, LLC an industry recognized leader in providing Air Medical Resource Management training delivered their highly acclaimed AMRM training program in September to Boston MedFlight, a not-for-profit critical care transport service based in MA.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
SkyBOOKS, an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has developed an integrated inventory tracking module to expand the scope of their aviation tracking capabilities.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: RotorNews
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries Inc., has received FAA approval of their Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts for the Eurocopter AS355NP model, adding to previously approved AS355E, F, F1, F2, N models.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Las Vegas Sun
The Boulder City Municipal Airport Advisory Committee voted unanimously Oct. 6 to reconfigure the landing area for tour helicopters that use the airport. The helicopters’ landing site will be moved off of a taxiway.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) is pleased to announce that Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated of Portland, Oregon has chosen the new FASTTrack system by AFS to record fill and drop performance data on its S-64 Aircrane Helitanker fleet.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
Lycoming Engines has extended its offer to give customers a zero-time rebuilt engine for the price of a factory overhaul to December 4, 2009. The offer was originally scheduled to end August 31, 2009.... Read more
