28-Jun-2011Source: Watertown Daily Times
The general contractor on Samaritan Medical Center’s $61 million expansion has filed suit against a subcontractor who installed a helicopter landing pad, claiming the pad was not designed to withstand conditions resulting from freezing temperatures – see article... Read more
28-Jun-2011Source: Eastbourne Herald
Eastbourne District General Hospital is the most-used landing site for air ambulance and other emergency helicopters of any hospital in Sussex. The new pad can now accept helicopters both day and night from Air Ambulance, Police, Coast Guard, Air-sea Rescue and the military. The largest it generally takes is the Coast Guard AW139, but it... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: Lavoz Digital
The province will have five new helipads, particularly in Conil, Sanlucar Tarifa, Medina and Ubrique, to facilitate the transfer of patients in emergency situations.... Read more
17-Jun-2011Source: PhillyBurbs
By a 6-2 vote with one abstention, the board approved an application submitted by Conner Strong to build the helicopter landing pad at the Lake Center Executive Park. See article... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Chicago Tribune
A proposed helipad for the new Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood should be safe enough “to perform approach and landing maneuvers,” an independent analysis conducted for the Illinois Department of Transportation says.... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Courier Post
It all started when representatives of Conner Strong & Buckelew approached the township with their plan about a year ago even though Evesham didn’t permit helistops. Weeks later, Evesham’s council adopted a land use ordinance to permit helistops under conditions that align with Conner Strong’s helistop plan... Read more
30-May-2011Source: News of the North
The new helipad will be located adjacent to the Emergency Department on grounds that are currently being used for employee parking.... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Château Hermitage de Combas
Château Hermitage de Combas, a 19th century estate situated between Béziers and Montpellier welcomes guests to the enchanting setting of Languedoc-Roussillon. Since May 2011, Alexandre Rech, the owner, has been able to offer the option of arriving directly at the château by helicopter—a helipad has been set up right in the heart of the estate.... Read more
4-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bristol Royal Infirmary has reached a new milestone in their redevelopment project, as the Board of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust approved the full business case for the redevelopment. At the end of March it was announced that the Trust had secured the £70 million loan for the refurbishment by the Department of Health.... Read more
1-May-2011Source: Manly Daily
Redisdes of Belrose have been successful in stopping a helipad being built in their quiet suburb. A Linden Ave resident had sought permission to build a helipad and helicopter hangar on the property for up to seven flights a week.... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: Seattle Times
The Bellevue City Council voted to allow helicopters to land on top of a 19-story downtown building.... Read more
25-Apr-2011Source: El Paso Inc
After a year-long approval process, Del Sol Medical Center’s newly constructed helipad is open to air ambulances. A grand opening celebration will be held Tuesday.... Read more
15-Apr-2011
This multifaceted issue was thrust into the local spotlight at a Nov. 23 “neighborhood meeting†held at the hospital. Area residents voiced their concerns regarding the disruptive air traffic, which many said had increased dramatically with the addition of the Clinic’s helicopter (a Sikorksy S-76).... Read more
15-Apr-2011Source: Carmanah
Carmanah Technologies (TSX: CMH) (Pink Sheets: CMHXF) in partnership with ADB Airfield Solutions announce the release of the solar-powered Helipad Kit; the first comprehensive and stand-alone wireless helipad light and navigational aid system. The Helipad Kit features ADB wireless solar engine power systems, visual navigation aids and Carmanah wireless solar-powered airfield lighting technology. Wireless, completely... Read more
13-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Public Utility 061 emergency has set up a new heliport located in the town of Vera. This infrastructure is the third of the 15 provided in the provincial network, designed for helicopters from the 061, and whose implementation will require an investment of approximately EUR 1.1 million, funded by European Regional Development Fund (... Read more
7-Apr-2011Source: WNED
The second-last obstacle to putting a helicopter landing pad atop Buffalo General Hospital was removed yesterday when the Common Council approved the plan unanimously. It now goes to the Planning Board for a final decision.... Read more
7-Apr-2011Source: WABC
Sofitel Hotel in West Hollywood agrees not to pursue approval of their roof-top helipad which is approved for “emergency-0nly use”. This follows recent frequent use by Hollywood producer Ryan Kavanaugh caused adverse reaction from neighbours... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Rapid City Journal
Rushmore Helicopters wants to build a new helipad on 6 acres along U.S. Highway 16 near the intersection with Boulder Hill Road and Silver Mountain Road, 2 miles west of Rockerville. The company operates a range of aerial tours, including one over the famous Mount Rushmore, pictured here. See also http://www.coptertours.com/... Read more
20-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Portsmouth City Planning Commission voted in recent days to allow Air Evac Lifeteam to build a hangar at their existing helipad between 11th and 12th Streets. The plans include allowand for installation of an above-ground fuel storage tank. No objections were raised by State Fire Marshal’s Office or the Portsmouth Fire Department. Most of... Read more
17-Mar-2011Source: Whistler Question
But the helipad will be shut down for six to eight weeks starting in late April to facilitate the construction. During the shut-down period, patients requiring helicopter medivacs will be transported to the municipal heliport and then transferred to the health care centre by ground ambulance.... Read more
17-Mar-2011Source: Buffalo News
When a helicopter hovers over Buffalo General Hospital on Monday, Kaleida Health officials hope the test flight will convince neighborhood residents that a proposed helipad won’t be a noise nuisance.... Read more
8-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today the expansion of the S-92A® helicopter’s operating envelope with approval by the Federal Aviation Administration to execute Category A vertical takeoffs and landings from ground-level helipads. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), announced the new certification at the Heli-Expo industry show in Orlando. To receive this certification, a... Read more
25-Feb-2011Source: Times of India
The state government has been asked to examine the feasibility of setting up commercial heliports at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and near Priyadarshini Park in south Mumbai.... Read more
21-Feb-2011
The state government has constructed a new helipad at the Chavannagar rural police headquarters in Pashan.... Read more
17-Feb-2011Source: Systems Interface
East Midlands Police Force Air Support Unit required a solution to provide exceptional lighting and control capabilities for pilots during rescue, security and patrol operations. Systems Interface delivered the industry leading renewable power and lighting solution – the Avlite Systems AV425-RF radio-controlled solar LED helipad lighting system. The Air Support Unit’s chief pilot, Captain Graham... Read more
12-Feb-2011Source: HeliFor
Because the Adriatic Sea area is a vital common factor and having in mind the future shared political association of the European Union, parties have concluded that the lack of helicopter related services and necessary infrastructure over the Adriatic cannot provide a safe and integrated environment of future mutual social and economical development and prosperity... Read more
6-Feb-2011Source: My Fox Orlando
The City or Orlando votes Monday on a proposal to charge $100 for people who wish to land on the new helipad that sits on top of the Geico Garage at the new Amway Center. City Spokeswoman Heather Allebaugh says it does get used.... Read more
4-Feb-2011Source: Tempo Stretto
Gabriele Postorino from the Italian operator Helijet.it is working with the Mayor of Milazzo, Carmelo Pino on proposals for a helipad covering 5,000 sq.metres... Read more
2-Feb-2011Source: PostStar
Transportation time will soon be a few minutes shorter for patients being transferred by air from Glens Falls Hospital to larger medical centers. The hospital recently constructed a helicopter landing area outside the emergency room entrance.... Read more
28-Jan-2011Source: The Press
Patients are suffering unnecessary trauma because Christchurch Hospital has “the worst helipad in the South Island”, says Graeme Gale, owner-operator of Helicopters Otago, which runs the Otago rescue helicopter from Mosgiel... Read more
28-Jan-2011Source: DNA India
Despite amendments made by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corp in the development control rules to set up helipads on city rooftops, permission will now also be required from a committee formed by the state government under the chairmanship of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board... Read more
27-Jan-2011Source: Northern District Times
Macquarie University will consider installing a helipad for its new state-of-the-art hospital in the wake of recent emergency helicopter transfers of patients from emergency departments of other hospitals.... Read more
27-Jan-2011Source: Maui Weekly
Maui Memorial Medical Center’s $3 million helipad is behind schedule for completion. The new estimated completion date is sometime in March, according to hospital officials... Read more
26-Jan-2011Source: HelIHub.com
The independent Public Provincial Hospital of them. Pope John Paul II Hospital in the Polish city of Zamosc isproposing a helipad to allow them to accept patients by air. Local newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza believes it will be constructed with EU funds, and will allow 24 hour operations. Tenders to proposed construction companies are already being... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: Tennesseean
Swindle said the landing pad has come together as a community project, with support from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has offered a windsock and specifications needed for their LifeFlight helicopters... Read more
10-Jan-2011
As part of a $5 million project, the upgrading of the hospital in the Polish city of Nysa will included an elevated helipad. It is planned to be ready in April 2011... Read more
6-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Frimley Park Hospital in the UK county of Surrey has given the go-ahead to a £20M project to build a new Accident & Emergency department including a roof-top helipad. When completed, this facility will avoid the delays associated with the current arrangement where air ambulances have to land at Kings International College and complete the... Read more
5-Jan-2011Source: Torres News
The 620-square metre aeromedical helipad, ringed with two-metre safety nets, will be used by Australian Helicopters’ quick response teams to transport patients to the Thursday Island Hospital through its medical and SAR operations.... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: ABC
Planning Minister Matthew Guy says the Government has amended the Glenelg Shire planning scheme to allow the plans to go ahead.... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Australian Helicopters
Australians in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula will now have access to better and safer emergency medical helicopter services after the construction of a brand new $4.6 million helipad by Queensland Health for the Thursday Island Hospital. The 620-square metre aeromedical helipad, ringed with two-metre safety nets, will be used by Australian Helicopters’ quick... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: Leader Telegram
A backup helipad is planned for the Mayo One air ambulance at Luther Midelfort’s Eau Claire campus. The Eau Claire Plan Commission will discuss a proposal Monday... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: US Embassy in Tallinn
Robust border security is an integral aspect of any country’s national security strategy. As of today, the Estonian Border Guard officers who patrol Estonia’s borders have a new helicopter landing pad and refueling capabilities to facilitate their work. The United States Government, through the U.S. European Command, contributed over eight million Estonian kroons to a... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: L'Air DeZil
L’Air DeZil has suspended all its operations utilising the current resort helipad at Banyan Tree Seychelles. unfortunately the helipad falls short of some new safety standards due to its positioning and thus the decision in the interests of safety. In order to compensate, L’Air DeZil will offer all clients with confirmed reservations already held in... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: Cambridge News
Use of the £600,000 facility, on land south of the Rosie maternity hospital, will be limited to the hours between 7am and 9pm. The only aspect standing in the way now is to secure the funding. Photo shows the local air ambulance... Read more
15-Nov-2010Source: Interfax
The city of Plim, located about 50 miles north west of Moscow, has recently had a dedicated EMS helipad built... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Scarborough Evening News
“The helicopter landing pad will be used in conjunction with events on Oliver’s Mount, mainly in case of the need for an air ambulance to take any race-day injured personnel to hospital for emergency treatment.â€... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Whistler Question
Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District officials this week approved $150K in funding for needed upgrades to the helipad at the Whistler Health Care Centre, and is seeking another $50K to cover the local portion of a projected $500K project.... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Victoria State Government
Ballarat residents will have better access to air ambulance services under a re-elected Brumby Labor Government, with Health Minister Daniel Andrews today announcing plans to provide $10 million to establish a helipad on top of a new carpark at Ballarat Base Hospital. “Each week, 1000 more Victorians turn 65, that’s why the Brumby Labor Government... Read more
29-Oct-2010Source: Global Winnipeg
The helipad is a 12-ton steel and aluminum structure on top of the new tower being built at Kelowna General Hospital.... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Royal Danish Air Force
[Electronic translation of Danish language press release] Helicopter platform at the top of the Empire became a reality after a donation from the AP Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller Foundation for General Purposes and has numerous advantages over the previous solution; In the old days landed rescue helicopter Fælledparken and the patient should therefore first... Read more
27-Oct-2010Source: Tops from the T-List
If you’ve got the means to arrive in style then who wants a long and tedious journey to get there anyway?... Read more
17-Oct-2010Source: Times Colonist
The Royal Jubilee helipad closed Sept. 13 for upgrades that included moving nearby car-parking spaces and instal-ling improved approach lights. The upgrades were recommended in a 2009 Transport Canada audit.... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Hot Springs Village Voice
The Hollis Volunteer Fire Department will dedicate its new helicopter pad on Saturday, Oct. 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m... Read more
21-Sep-2010Source: Zawya
The building of helicopter landing pads at the highest level of the Al-Jamarat Project, including other construction works, have been completed. Â The project will be finished in mid-October this year and will be used for the next Haj season.... Read more
20-Sep-2010Source: Royal Danish Air Force
Rescue Helicopters fly to Bornholm after patients in the region of 150 times a year. Until last Friday, patients transported by ambulance from hospital to the airport, but with the inauguration of the new heliport, avoided the trip now. After a donation from TrygFonden has now built a new landing area for helicopters near Bornholm... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: WHEC
John Casciani filed a lawsuit when Webster passed a law in 2006 that prohibited the landing of private aircraft in the town. Casciani wanted to land his helicopter in his back yard.... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Sify
Major international helicopter manufacturers Wednesday said that they were optimistic about the growth of the industry in India with the upcoming infrastructural facilities like a heliport in the national capital.... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Weser Kurier
Klinikum Bremen-Nord has held an official opening ceremony for their new helipad – total cost is quoted as under € 2.3 million... Read more
13-Sep-2010Source: White Mountain Independent
Native Air already has a contract with the hospital and has a helicopter stationed at the Springerville airport.... Read more
10-Sep-2010Source: WXOW
The landing pad, located on the northeast side of the campus, will allow first responders quicker access to the emergency room, when minutes matter for critically injured patients.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: WNEP
Even though it is facing significant debt, Bucktail Medical Center was able to build the new helipad thanks to help from the community.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: Gazette Virginian
The North Halifax Volunteer Fire Dept will kick off its annual marathon Saturday having on display its new state-of-the-art helipad. The lighted helipad was made possible through the joint support of Halifax Regional Hospital and Centra Health.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: Invermere Valley Echo
Both Interior Health (IH) and the Ministry of Transportation (MoT) have responded to questions after four heliports were shut down in the East Kootenay earlier this summer.... Read more
7-Sep-2010Source: The Times-Picayune
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Tulane Medical Center turned the top level of a hospital parking deck into an evacuation zone. Now they are on the point of opening a more permanent solution at a cost of around $2 million.... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a sophisticated new web service to provide users of its Helideck Monitoring Systems (HMS) with live data over the internet. The new Web HMS 100 service meets the demands of helicopter operators and pilots for advance data on helideck conditions before the flight embarks for the platform and addresses forthcoming new... Read more
17-Aug-2010Source: Modesto Bee
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock is getting a new helipad on the roof of its three-story tower.... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: News Tribune
The helipad behind Potomac Valley Hospital, which got its first use when 3-year-old Jacob VanPelt was flown out to Morgantown after being mauled by a dog in April, was officially dedicated recently as the Guy Arnold Helipad.... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: NewsWest9
“Our helicopter pad will allow us to transport patients quickly, and while there are others in the area, ours is unique in the area that requires service,” Odessa Regional Medical Center’s Levi Stone said... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: Daily Townsman
The heliport serving the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook has got a clean bill of health from Transport Canada, but three other East Kootenay communities haven’t been so lucky.... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Democrat & Chronicle
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Greece Rotary Club has pledged $50,000 to help construct a helipad at the Unity Park Ridge Campus on Long Pond Road.... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Deseret News
The southwestern Utah town of Rockville’s ordinance that prohibits building helipads within the city limits apparently has a loophole. It doesn’t address helicopters landing on other surfaces.... Read more
6-Aug-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The Centre of Orthopaedic Traumatology at Garbatella is the location for the first of seven helipads to become operational. Intended to serve four different hospital complexes, the helipad has been closed for renovation since 2004. By September of this year, as the governor of the Lazio Renata Polverini told the local press, futher helipads should... Read more
3-Aug-2010Source: Dialy Echo
Currently Hampshire’s air ambulance has to land on a council playing field two miles away in Lordshill, with patients then taken by ambulance to the site. The new helipad will be built on the top of an existing car park at the Hospital... Read more
29-Jul-2010Source: Jet Booking Direct
In partnership with Ham Polo Club we are very pleased to announce that we can offer Helicopter Landings at Ham Polo Club in Richmond with immediate effect. Only 8 miles from Hyde Park Corner and with great road and river links to Westminster and The City, Ham is very well positioned for all of your... Read more
20-Jul-2010Source: Business Standard
The recent diktat of the Ministry of Environment and Forests not to allow private helipads on rooftops and in the city would prove detrimental for the Indian helicopter industry, which depends on private sorties for 60% of its revenues.... Read more
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