11-Nov-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Germany operator Heli Aviation has told HeliHub.com that it has a seventh Cabri on order from French manufacturer Guimbal. The current fleet has amassed over 3,600 flight hours without incident, and sees four at their main base at Augsburg, one at Emmen and the last at Salzburg in Austria. The purchase will build on the... Read more
22-Oct-2012Source: DRF
The crews of DRF Luftrettung need a lot of information for their world-wide missions – ranging from comprehensive charts to the 900-page flight manual. Recently, DRF Luftrettung has begun to success-fully use tablet PCs in the cockpits of their air ambulance jets, on which this necessary information is stored. These digital aids facili-tate the work... Read more
18-Sep-2012Source: HAI
On Fri., Sept. 14, at the ILA Berlin Air Show, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) formally agreed to a cooperative effort to develop sustainable aviation fuels. The agreement was signed on behalf of the FAA by Philip Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to Germany, and by... Read more
14-Sep-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), continues to increase its sales and customer support activities in Europe delivering seven aircraft and signing nine contracts within the last three months, as well as launching Bell 407GX and Bell 429 flight demonstration tours, and gaining EASA approval for a new customer support facility. “Bell Helicopter... Read more
13-Sep-2012Source: Eurocopter
ADAC Air Rescue today signed its latest order in a framework acquisition agreement with Eurocopter for the purchase of 14 EC145 T2 and three EC135 P2e helicopters, which are to be delivered between 2013 and 2017. The contract concluded today at the ILA Berlin Air Show was for an EC145 T2, which is part of... Read more
13-Sep-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s delivery of the first production modernized CH-53GA transport helicopter to the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) was celebrated during a ceremony today at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The Eurocopter Military Support Center Germany currently is performing the comprehensive upgrade of 40 Bundeswehr CH-53G aircraft to the CH-53GA specification for both national and international deployment... Read more
13-Sep-2012Source: Turbomeca
During the ILA Berlin Air Show, Turbomeca (Safran group) announces the signature of a Support by the Hour agreement with the German Federal Police. This Support by the Hour agreement (SBH®) covers 32 Arrius 2B2 engines powering 16 twin-engine EC135T2i helicopters. Spread over 12 bases, the German Federal Police is performing air rescue missions around... Read more
9-Sep-2012
Skid snagged ground taking off from sloping ground, causing helicopter to turn onto its side. Debris from helicopter killed... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Heli Aviation
[Electronic translation of local language press release]Â Last Friday, the D-HAVH landed in Augsburg, it is the sixth Heli Aviation Cabri G2. Launch – in time for the completion of the new building also Heli Aviation TRAINING ACADEMY Guimbal the helicopter with the serial number 1038 will begin to operate. On their national and international... Read more
30-Aug-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, is proud to congratulate Russia’s helicopter sportsmen and women on their victory in the 14th World Helicopter Championship. Russia took first place in the overall classification at the event, which took place on August 22-26 at the Drakino... Read more
29-Jul-2012
Difficulties on take-off resulted in heavy landing with much damage to the helicopter – operator is quoted in press estimating damage cost at 150,000 euros. Minor injuries to the 4 POB... Read more
27-Jul-2012
Helicopter contacted and broke powerlines on EMS flight as “Christoph 10”. Note – Registration is NOT confirmed, but is a recently ex-factory new delivery which was assigned to the “Christoph 10” base, and photos here show D-HUTH... Read more
23-Jul-2012Source: DRF
Motorbike accidents, stroke or seriously injured children: the air rescue organization DRF Luftrettung is on duty every day with its helicopters and ambulance aircrafts. In the first half of the year 2012 the DRF Luftrettung flew a total of 19,667 missions, involving helicopter missions at 31 HEMS bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark as well... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the world leader in the civil and parapublic helicopter market, is providing its development personnel with the most modern high-performance infrastructures and resources, all in support of its innovation program, a core feature of the Group’s Vision 2020. Following on from the launch of the Systemhaus project at Donauwörth in Germany, which will reach... Read more
29-Jun-2012
Hughes 500D spraying a vineyard hit powerline and crashed into field, killing the 26-year old pilot.... Read more
27-Jun-2012Source: Eurocopter
The German Federal Police today formally accepted its remaining two EC155 B1 helicopters from Eurocopter to complete an extensive fleet upgrade program involving 20 of these versatile, multi-role, twin-engine rotary-wing aircraft. A ceremony at Blumberg, Brandenburg marked the service entry of the 19th and 20th EC155 B1s, joining others that are deployed at German Federal... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
British powerline patrol operator WPD Helicopter Unit is expanding its EC135P1 fleet from two to four aircraft. The third EC135 arrived Thursday 21st June at Oxford Airport for the fitment of high-intensity strobe lights by Eurocopter UK, and was still carrying it’s German registration D-HKUG, serial 0090. It will shortly be re-registered in the UK... Read more
13-Jun-2012Source: PAvCon
Police Aviation Research has announced the completion of another highly successful PAvCon Police Aviation Conference to an International gathering of police aviation professionals from 25 nations. The PAvCon 2012 took place in association with the German Federal Police at their Hangelar, Bonn police air support headquarters facility in Sankt Augustin, Bonn, Germany over the recent... Read more
9-Jun-2012
Accident occurred shortly after the pilot told ATC that he would need to make a precautionary landing due to weather conditions. En route from Augsburg (Germany) to Salzburg (Austria).... Read more
1-Jun-2012Source: Eurocopter
The EC135 simulator operated by Eurocopter’s Training Academy in Germany has obtained Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Level B certification from Luftfahrtbundesamt, the German Aviation Administration. The simulator provides a multitude of training possibilities to international customers and is the first EC135 FFS in Europe to obtain this certification. The EC135 simulator, located at Eurocopter’s site... Read more
24-May-2012Source: UTair
On May 17 at the 5th annual International Helicopter Exhibition HeliRussia 2012 held in Moscow, UTair Aviation subsidiary UTair-Engineering and Turbomeca Germany signed an agreement for the construction of a new MRO Center for Turbomeca engines and their components. Â Turbomeca is a global leader in the manufacture of helicopter engines and components. The purpose of... Read more
15-May-2012Source: Eurocopter
Christoph Müller will become the Head of Communications for Eurocopter Germany as of June 1, 2012, and will report directly to Cécile Vion-Lanctuit, Vice President of Corporate Communications for the Eurocopter Group. This newly created position has been established to strengthen communications locally for Eurocopter Germany and the German market. Prior to this position, Christoph... Read more
11-May-2012Source: Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins today announced the grand opening of its Berlin Ascend™ flight information solutions office, which will provide flight support services for European business aircraft operators. “Europe’s airspace is growing more complex with increasing congestion and regulations,†said Steve Timm, vice president and general manager, Flight Information Solutions for Rockwell Collins. “The expansion of our... Read more
11-May-2012Source: PAvCon
The Zeiss Opronics sponsored PAvCon 2012 event will take place at the German Federal Police air support and training facility at Sankt Augustin, Hangelar, near Bonn, Germany on 5-6 June 2012. The programme will include a potentially exciting programme of instructional presentations on the issues of today including CRM. This is a great networking event for police... Read more
8-May-2012Source: Christoph 5
(electronic translation) On 2 May started the rescue helicopter “Christoph 5” on his 611th Use this year. In the space Speyer, a 32-year-old man had contracted when handling methylated spirits severe burns on face and body. After the emergency medical first aid on the spot he was in a helicopter in the center of the burn victims brought BG... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Thomas Redder has joined Spectrum Aeromed as their new Account Representative in the company’s Germany based office. In his new role Redder will be responsible for global sales and will work closely with Vice President of International Sales for Spectrum Aeromed Horst Heinicke. “We are pleased to add Thomas to our team at Spectrum Aeromed,â€... Read more
30-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
HeliOnline.de is reporting that German automotive group Brose has taken delivery of a new AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew. Serial number 22261 and registered D-HBFS, the two-tone grey corporate helicopter was noted at Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss International Airport on Tuesday last week. The company’s main plant is at Coburg. The company currently flies a Eurocopter EC135... Read more
28-Apr-2012
Written off after hitting high-tension cables climbing out from a precautionary off-field landing due to an ill passenger. Three injured to hospital.... Read more
18-Apr-2012Source: Spidertracks
Spidertracks has announced a partnership with Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) in Germany. On April 6, 2012, spidertracks signed with DFS, making them the official distributors of spidertracks throughout Europe. DFS are in charge of air traffic control for Germany and create navigational charts for parts of Europe. Their partnership with spidertracks also extends to cooperation over... Read more
11-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
German EMS operator ADAC has recently welcomed the first female pilot to their roster of around 150. Melanie von Allwörden has joined their “Christop 39” base at Perleberg, approx 100 miles south east of Hamburg, flying a Eurocopter EC135. The 34-year old previously worked for the Hamburg Police – and lives in Hamburg with her... Read more
25-Mar-2012
Shortly after take off with five passengers on a pleasure flight at the Frühlingsfest event, the helicopter descended suddenly and suffered a heavy run-on landing which caused the skids to completely deform -then sliding onwards through two security fences before coming to rest in a 40 degree nose down angle on the bank of a... Read more
19-Mar-2012Source: AviationExpo Europe
Heli-Flight GmbH & Co KG will be exhibiting their Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter at AviationExpo Europe, Bitburg Airport during 22-24th June. The Robinson R66 incorporates many of the design features of its popular predecessor the R44, including a two-bladed rotor system, T-bar cyclic and open interior cabin configuration. But with a newly developed turbine engine, delivering increased performance and... Read more
8-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com
French operator SAF have bought an early Eurocopter Ec135T1 from the German EMS operator ADAC. The particular example is serial number 0042, previously registered D-HEUR in Germany and now in France as F-GMTU As they are replaced in Germany by new EC135s, ADAC is selling off all its T1 and P1 models. British operator WPD... Read more
6-Mar-2012Source: DLR
Helicopter flights and landings in poor visibility conditions always present pilots with special challenges. The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has now completed a series of tests with a new helmet mounted display and has brought it into use a flight simulator. In future, this display will assist helicopter pilots... Read more
27-Feb-2012Source: DFS
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung has signed an agreement with Spider Tracks Limited to distribute, sell and market spidertracks, the satellite-based tracking system, in Europe,. The associated application allows authorised persons to view flight tracks anywhere in the world in real time on the internet. Aircraft that encounter trouble can be found quickly and helped by search... Read more
18-Feb-2012Source: HAI
The ILA Berlin Air Show 2012 and the Helicopter Association International jointly announced on Feb. 13 the formation of a partnership to create a new, improved “International HeliCenter†at ILA 2012 show to be held September 11-16 at the all new Berlin Brandenburg Airport ExpoCenter. HAI will fulfill a significant role in the further development of... Read more
18-Feb-2012
Crashed and caught fire. Sole occupant (Gustl Schrempp – the owner) killed.... Read more
15-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter
HTM Helicopter Travel Munich today signed a letter of intent to acquire an EC145 T2, adding this enhanced version of Eurocopter’s popular EC145 rotary-wing aircraft to its fleet for the servicing of offshore wind farms. The EC145 T2 was selected for its outstanding operational performance, including the capability to support offshore wind farm missions by... Read more
15-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter
Germany’s DRF Luftrettung today signed a power-by-the-hour service agreement with Eurocopter, ensuring optimized technical support with fixed maintenance costs and minimized downtime for this air rescue organization’s large helicopter fleet. DRF Luftrettung currently operates 45 Eurocopter helicopters for emergency medical services, composed of the EC145, EC135 and BK117 versions. In 2011, the company agreed to... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Frasca
Frasca International has contracted with the NATO Maintenance & Supply Agency (NAMSA) to deliver two new Helicopter Flight Training Devices (FTDs) to the German Federal Police (BPOL) for the Eurocopter EC155 and AS332 helicopters and to upgrade BPOL’s existing Frasca-built Eurocopter EC135 FTD to have common technical standards with the new FTDs. All three devices... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group) sign a five-year support contract at the time of flight with its DRF Luftrettung * EMS missions in Germany, Austria and Denmark. Proposed by Turbomeca SBH ® contract provides customers with offers tailored to their operational needs. Recently, DRF Luftrettung ordered 25 EC145 helicopters T2, which will be equipped with the latest... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group) sign a support contract at the time of flight, SBH ®, with ADAC for 10 Arrius 2B2 engines powering five helicopters EC 135T2, for the benefit of ANWB Medical Air Assistance. ADAC Luftfahrt Technik GmbH, based near Bonn, Germany, maintains helicopters and engines for various operators in Europe, as ADAC, ANWB and... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: ecms Aviation Systems
ecms Aviation Systems is proud to announce that it is now an EASA approved maintenance organization according to Part 145. As an EASA-approved design and production organization, ecms specializes in human external cargo systems for rescue and aerial work applications, fast roping and rappelling provisions, cargo hook weighing systems and other mission equipment and helicopter... Read more
4-Feb-2012Source: DRF
In 2011 the air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung flew a total of 38,366 rescue missions, involving helicopter missions at 31 HEMS bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark as well as worldwide repatriations with its ambulance aircraft. In Germany alone the crews were alerted to 35,075 missions, meaning a rise of 3 % compared to the... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: DLR
Modern helicopters could be significantly faster and more manoeuvrable – if aerodynamics did not impose limitations on them. Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) in Göttingen have now discovered and flight-tested a way to increase manoeuvrability using an idea they got from observing humpback whales. Unwanted turbulence Helicopters... Read more
30-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
German operator SP Luftbild has won a contract to survey gas pipelines in the Netherlands for Gasunie, a Dutch natural gas infrastructure and transportation company operating in the Netherlands and Germany. The company’s network ranks among the largest high pressure gas pipeline grids in Europe, consisting of over 15,000 kilometres of pipeline in the Netherlands... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter recognized the German Federal Police for reaching the 100,000 total flight hour mark with its EC135 fleet, which performs thousands of operations annually across Germany for law enforcement, home security and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services missions. “The flight time logged by the German Federal Police marks a true milestone for the EC135, as this... Read more
16-Jan-2012
Tail rotor touched ground causing helicopter to crash heavily... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Heli Transair
(Electronic Translation from German) We welcome the new year Rainer Herzberg in our team who will take charge of marketing and sales with our employees and affect the course of Heli Transair in the future. Rainer Herzberg was the end of 2011 magazine editor in chief of the helicopter rotor blade, a position he has... Read more
10-Jan-2012
Accident on first solo. R22 ended up on its port side... Read more
30-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com
On 17th December, the DRF base at Dresden – known in Germany as “Christoph 38” – flew its 1,500th mission. The particular incident was a road accident were a 46-year old female driver sustained serious pelvic and leg injuries after her car left an icy road and hit a tree. Onsite assessment by local paramedics... Read more
23-Dec-2011Source: AviationExpo
Visitor Registration is now open for AviationExpo Europe 2012. All visitors can register online for discount entry. Registering for AviationExpo Europe is easy and gives you 50% discount entry across all three days of the show (meaning you pay just €10.00 for all three days)! Visiting Pilots can also now book their flying-in slots and continue to get... Read more
1-Dec-2011
Very heavy landing in ploughed field. Skids collapsed, post crash fire, all three POB safe... Read more
30-Nov-2011Source: Aero 2012
Friedrichshafen, Germany – With over 500 exhibitors expected to attend and an improved exhibition concept, AERO will continue to be the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe in 2012. Although the number of airplanes sold in general aviation during the past 12 months has decreased, the downward trend has slowed compared to last... Read more
29-Nov-2011
Crashed in ploughed field with two minor injuries after falling 40m while working on powerlines. Helicopter substantially damaged... Read more
15-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter and the German air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung signed a purchase agreement last night for 25 helicopters of the newest generation – the EC145 T2. This purchase makes the air rescue organisation Europe’s largest customer for this type of helicopter. With the purchase of these aircraft, the DRF Luftrettung will successively replace the BK... Read more
11-Nov-2011Source: Youngcopter
On October 31, 2011, NEO left the ground taking off to its first test flight at Mainz Airfield, Germany. After more than ten years of development a dream became reality. With this first flight we have reached the most significant milestone and our NEO project is now entering a new phase. Watch our first flight... Read more
4-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Dubai Air Wing have recently sold an Agusta-Bell 206B JetRanger III to Germany. Previously operating in the Middle East emirate as DU-144, the JetRanger is now registered as D-HAMM with Agrar Heliflug, and was noted at their heliport at Ahlen. It is serial number 8692, built in 1985 Agusta built less than fifty more... Read more
28-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Germany plans drastic cuts in military programs, including NH90 and Tiger which are currently being built by Eurocopter at their Donauworth plant. While the German military has not released an official statement on this, the Financial Times recently quoted that the reductions would be Airbus A400M reduced from 53 to 40 units Eurofighter Typhoon from... Read more
26-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
German EMS operator DRF has sold Eurocopter EC135P1 D-HYYY, serial number 0006, to Swiss operator Skymedia – a member of the Lions Air Group – who have registered it locally as HB-ZJE. Having spent all its life as an air ambulance in the red and white DRF scheme, the helicopter was noted in the last... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: ESG
On 16 September ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH together with Swiss UAV AG and the Federal Police successfully conducted experimental flights with the Unmanned Mission Avionics Test Helicopter (UMAT) from a Federal Police ship in the Baltic Sea. With these flights, the companies continued their analyses and verifications on unmanned aircraft systems. The UMAT proved its... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
German operator Heli Aviation has recently confirmed orders for two more Guimbal Cabri helicopters following great success and high utilization with their first two. Operating from Augsburg near Munich, the company has flown 800 hours in 15 months on their first aircraft, and are flying the second at a similar rate – it equates to... Read more
28-Sep-2011
Crashed shortly after take off. 1 POB – 68-year-old pilot/owner- survived OK.... Read more
10-Sep-2011
Engine problems during lifting operation over VW car factory. Emergency landing on factory roof. Damage to boom and blades, but helicopter looking remarkably intact for what has happened... Read more
6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Significant effort has been put into promoting the Hermes Edition of the Eurocopter EC135. Eurocopter aimed this project at the high-end corporate market where they partnered with the French couture house to come up with a distinctive design, mainly in the aircraft’s interior – see below. Some external features were also added, particularly the skid... Read more
5-Sep-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (CSC Europe) signed a 13-year Fleet Management Program (FMP®) agreement with DRF Luftrettung of Germany for comprehensive maintenance support of its PW206B2 engines. This long-term FMP®agreement with CSC Europe provides DRF Luftrettung with expanded coverage until 2024. CSC Europe is a joint-venture between Pratt & Whitney... Read more
30-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com
An extreme hailstorm in Germany on Friday has meant that all 18 helicopters present had to depart the event by road. A private fly-in at the Hotel Weißer Bär (“White Bear Hotel”) in Mülheim an der Mosel turned into a disaster as the tail end of storm “Bert” brought tennis-ball size hailstones, causing extensive damage.... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!... Read more
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