23-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter China registered a two-fold increase in revenue from 3 million Euros in 2007 to 6 million Euros in 2008, and expects this trend to continue this year. Today, Eurocopter China has several facilities in the country with around 35 employees: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, not forgetting it’s newly created office in Hong Kong Special Administrative... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
The future of UK’s Police Helicopters has taken centre stage at this year’s Helitech.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Jets.ru
PremiAir, the UK’s provider of executive helicopter charter and management services, is marking its 30th anniversary this year with a strong presence at Helitech. It is exhibiting on the static four executive helicopters that are for sale through its aircraft sales business, PremiAir Global.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Latrobe Steel
Bell’s Premier Supplier status requires Latrobe Specialty Steel (LSS), an ISO9001 and AS9100 registered company, to deliver on-time quality material and pass an examination of an on-site team of Bell inspectors.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Flight Management Systems of Calgary, Canada has announced that Carl Zeiss Optronics (PTY) has received 5 FMS Moving Map integration kits intended for the South African Police Service BO-105 helicopters and Pilatus PC-6 fixed wing aircraft. This brings the total number of FMS Moving Map systems flying with the SAPS, to eleven.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
Avalex Technologies is teaming with the United Kingdom’s Police Aviation Services to ensure its airborne teams of pilots and engineers have the most rugged, reliable and easy-to-use technologies on the market.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Aviaport
70% of the territory of Russia will be reached after 5 years of aviation detachments of police, said today the Minister of Interior Rashid Nurgaliyev transmit “Vesti”.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Helitech
Blue Sky Network announced that Trindigo, a web-based provider of flight operations management software, has integrated Blue Sky Network’s GPS tracking and automated flight following technology into its aviation management suite... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
A year after winning the competition to design the ultimate Super Yacht Range Rover, Andrew Winch Designs (AWD) – a specialist in yacht design – has now taken up yet another challenge to come up with a dream helicopter concept especially for yachts.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
This highly anticipated release of the second volume of Ray Prouty’s articles from 1992-2004 is a must for the rotorcraft library. The new Volume II was compiled by Shawn Coyle, author of the highly acclaimed Cyclic & Collective.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: News & Star
In a surprise move, bosses have confirmed that they will not let the former Pride of Cumbria helicopter pilot keep his job. A statement said that Mr Martin did not achieve the required standard of work.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: FAA
A new surveillance system introduced by the FAA in Colorado allows air traffic controllers to track aircraft not covered by radar in remote, mountainous regions.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Sikorsky
As of mid-August 2009, the four S-92 SAR aircraft operating in the U.K. had executed a total of 510 missions – 331 from the base at Stornoway in the Western Isles and 179 from Sumburgh in Shetland – since being introduced in 2007... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Bristow Group Inc. has signed an agreement for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters to be used to perform offshore transport missions. The purchase further strengthens the relationship between AgustaWestland and Bristow Group and also includes options for additional AW139 purchases by the Bristow Group which would reinforce... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: HeliHub.com
Duxford, UK – 22 September 2009 – HeliHub.com today launches a major update at Helitech 2009, adding a range of safety-related information including detailed Accident data. Every known accident from 1st January 2009 is now listed, together with links to relevant web reports. As with our News data, we have provided “tags” against each key... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: PPRuNe
After a 36 year presence at Sumburgh Airport in Shetland, Bristow gave up the lease on the hangar and handed the keys back to the airport owners.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Helitech
At the Helitech 2009 exhibition opening today, Blue Sky Network introduced the D410A flight tracking and two-way messaging transceiver into its product line-up... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval for their Safety Enhancement Kits for the Medium Bell aircraft model types.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Norte
It has been common in the hospital the landing of helicopters bringing patients from the entire northern region of Minas Gerais. Some patients from other cities in need of urgent care use the service in order to get faster, and more likely to survive.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Maysville Online
For the first time in the history of Brown County General Hospital, it will have a medical helicopter based on its campus in Georgetown.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: The Standard
A student and his mentor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have achieved a world first on Mount Everest – not by climbing it but by flying an unmanned helicopter nearly to the top of the world.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Denel
“In developing these technological and advanced manufacturing capabilities at Denel Saab Aerostructures, South Africa will soon become a more significant player in the global aerostructures supply chain,†says Lana Kinley, CEO of DSA.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) will be in Chalet Number 6 at Helitech which is taking place in Duxford England today, Tuesday, September 22, 2009 through Thursday, September 24.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced that it has formed a rotor blade repair station agreement with Composite Technology, Inc. CTI is well positioned to serve MDHI’s global customer base with 5 facilities around the world.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) announced that it has received validation of Type Certification H3WE for the MD 500E®, the MD 530F® and the 520N® from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The MD 600N® and MD Explorer® were previously approved.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
MD Helicopters held a special delivery ceremony at its Mesa, Arizona completion facility on August 31 to tender the keys to a brand new MD 500E Helicopter to the City of Columbus Police Department.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Latitude Technologies
On display will be a full range of satcom products and services offered by Latitude including the SkyNode S100 and S200 products as well as the new Latitude/Technisonic S200-SG11 Satellite Gateway.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Stuff
Wellington’s air ambulance service is to receive $42,000 a year for the next three years from Wellington City Council. Life Flight Trust, which operates an air ambulance plane and a rescue helicopter out of Rongotai, asked the city council for $50,000 a year.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: The Times
The yacht — the fourth in Abramovich’s private fleet — drips luxury. It boasts two helipads, two swimming pools — the larger of which doubles up as a dance floor when drained — and 6ft-wide home cinema screens in all 24 guest cabins.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Ultima Hora
Interior Minister Rafael Filizzola said during a news conference that the helicopters will be used primarily to support the work of ground staff, especially in cases of persecution, impenetrable fly zones and to conduct rescue work.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Financial Chronicle
Pawan Hans Helicopters (PHHL) is in talks with various companies to fund its fleet acquisition plan. In return, PHHL will offer free services to its clients for a specific period as agreed in the contract between the two parties.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: People's Daily
A helicopter industrial base project with an investment of 1.5 billion yuan was recently settled in the Guangyang District of Langfang City, Hebei Province.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Guru Focus
CEO of Air Methods Corp. (AIRM) Aaron D Todd sells 1,650 shares of AIRM on 09/15/2009 at an average price of $34.15 a share.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
The new 200°C wire and cable from Tyco Electronics are higher temperature additions to the ElectroLoss Filterline family of EMI-filtering wires and cables for defense and aerospace applications. The 200°C temperature rating, which is higher than competitive cables, allows smaller conductor gauges to be used to reduce weight in weight-sensitive applications.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Kaman
The new facility includes an accordion feature that allows the company to increase the aggregate amount available to up to $300 million with additional commitments from lenders. The initial interest rate for borrowings under the facility will be LIBOR plus 350 basis points.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) of Calgary, Canada will be exhibiting at the upcoming Helitech Conference in Duxford, UK from September 22-24 in booth 2208. Representing AFS at the conference will be Steve Reeves and Laurie Saindon... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: SADIF Analytics
SADIF Investment Analytics, announces a new summary due diligence report covering Air Methods Corporation (AIRM). The report uses SADIF’s powerful StockMarksâ„¢ stock rating system and contains important analysis for any current or potential Air Methods Corporation investor.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Specialist Aviation Services
UK based operator and support organisation Specialist Aviation Services has announced the award of its new multi-year lighthouse maintenance contract with Trinity House.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
As companies began setting up their stands, Rotorhub.com had a quick look around some of the machines.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Montreal Gazette
Provincial police are still looking for a bright-yellow helicopter that was stolen in broad daylight Friday in Sorel-Tracy, about an hour’s drive northeast of Montreal.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems would like to announce the launch of the ITRACS, its next generation portable transceiver for flight following and text messaging, at Helitech 2009 in Duxford Cambridge and AFAC Bushfire CRC Conference on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Textron
Bell Helicopter announced that earlier this month the Bell Training Academy received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization Approval.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Billings Gazette
St. Vincent Healthcare’s HELP Flight helicopter has rescued hundreds of injured and sick people, including Gulbraa, from mountaintops, highways and barnyards across south-central Montana and northern Wyoming.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: The Spectrum
Vandals smashed the lights at the Beaver Dam-Littlefield Fire Department helicopter landing pad earlier this week, leaving Chief Jeff Hunt wondering not just who, but also why.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Aviation Subcommittee on Wednesday, September 16, concerning the Hudson River airspace, and management of uncontrolled airspace corridors.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International has received approval from the Federal Air Transportation Agency of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation for the training programs it offers at the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Business Standard
With an aim to take air connectivity to the remote areas of the North East, state-run Pawan Hans Helicopters (PHHL) is planning to start a new model of operations in the region that will link smaller cities via Guwahati to rest of the country.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
The DART Helicopter Services (DHS) team is flying into Helitech 2009 (Exhibit 611) with more than 70 new helicopter accessories certified for European operators.... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Flightglobal
Italian rotorcraft maker AgustaWestland hopes to acquire control of the BA609 civil tiltrotor programme it shares with Bell Helicopter, in order to speed up the aircraft’s certification and delivery to market. Italian rotorcraft maker AgustaWestland hopes to acquire control of the BA609 civil tiltrotor programme it shares with Bell Helicopter, in order to speed up the aircraft’s... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: FAA
he Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the approval of Honeywell’s Smartpath Precision Landing System, clearing the way for increased safety and efficiency at airports by providing precise navigation service based on GPS.... Read more
19-Sep-2009Source: Specialist Aviation Services
UK based operator and support organisation Specialist Aviation Services is set for a bumper year, despite the current economic climate... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Eurocontrol
EUROCONTROL Agency has been informed of an incident that happened on 15 September 2009 over the Southern North Sea:... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
Host Systems will be displaying their demonstration mobile elevating tower at Helitech 2009. Elevating to a height of 8m the ATC tower will be a great place to view the show.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Echo Press
Life Link III received approval from the Alexandria City Council Monday for a ground lease from which to operate a medical transport helicopter base.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Specialist Aviation Services
UK based operator Specialist Aviation Services is pleased to announce that Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance has signed up to a ten year air ambulance package which will see the introduction of another brand new MD Explorer to the SAS fleet next year SAS subsidiary, Medical Aviation Services will provide a turnkey operation and support... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the largest and most successful aerial tour company in Hawaii, has been voted “Best Air Tour†for the third straight year by the readers of The Maui News. The award-winning newspaper’s “Best of Maui†poll recognizes its readers’ choices for the island’s top restaurants, activites, resorts, golf courses, and clubs.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Zero Hora
Pelotas will be the first city in the state to take a helicopter from the Federal Highway Police (PRF) equipped to transport critically ill patients.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Star News
Two months later than expected, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office’s Bell OH-58 series helicopter – called “Brunswick Air One†– is now available.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
First time buyers looking to acquire a good secondhand helicopter with nothing to trade in will find some great deals available in today’s market, according to PremiAir.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: BALPA
The TUC, meeting in Liverpool threw its weight behind a call from the pilots’ union BALPA (British Airline Pilots’ Association) for a North Sea oil and gas Safety Summit.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Globo
Competition has competitors from several countries that run the world jumping from high places and bold... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: KDRV
The helicopter company says three rotor blades were stolen in July, valued at $250,000... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, United Aerospace Workers (UAW) Local 1069 today began formal negotiations for a new contract covering the 1,789 UAW-represented employees at the Boeing Rotorcraft Systems facility near Philadelphia. Informal negotiations, including sub-committee meetings, have been ongoing since mid-August.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Albany Herald
On Wednesday, Palmyra Medical Center announced the implementation of a new service officials say will benefit the whole community. Palmyra has teamed up with Air-Evac Medical Services of Cordele to provide helicopter medical services to patients and hospitals in the Albany area.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Shanghai Daily
THE regional sea rescue force, responsible for life-saving missions in the East China Sea, had begun training helicopter pilots and salvage crews to conduct night operations, officials said.... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Visalia Times Delta
With the approval by the Tulare City Council, the city’s Police Department entered into an agreement with Blue Sky Aviation for helicopter support. Six other departments in the county joined the agreement.... Read more