3-Aug-2010Source: Express India
Two employees of Air Works which was in charge of the maintenance of the ADA group’s Bell 412 aircraft, have been charged under sections of both the Indian Penal Code and the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act.... Read more
31-Jul-2010Source: Times of India
Pawan Hans CMD R K Tyagi said his company had received very good response to the introduction of helicopter services for Amarnath with more than 40,000passengers already booked to fly between July-August.... Read more
30-Jul-2010Source: Economic Times
The Defence Ministry has cancelled a tender for hiring eight helicopters for transport and evacuation operations after going through the year-long selection process.... Read more
26-Jul-2010
Trials are underway for an Indian Air Force order for 22 attack helicopters with two contenders in the fray – the US’ Boeing AH-64D Apache and Russia’s Mi-28.... Read more
23-Jul-2010Source: The Hindu
Two more Chetak helicopters would be added in the next few months.... Read more
22-Jul-2010Source: Live Mint
Ratan Tata, head of the Tata group, is set to be the chairman of the country’s first private helicopter assembly line, Indian Rotorcraft Ltd. The firm is a joint venture (JV) between holding company Tata Sons Ltd and Italy-based Finmeccanica SpA’s helicopter unit AgustaWestland. The Tata group has a 74% stake.... Read more
20-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of an agreement with Deccan Charters Ltd. of Bangalore, India, that appoints their Mumbai facility as an authorized Customer Service Center (CSC) to support the Sikorsky S-76® helicopter platform. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).... 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
7-Jul-2010Source: Times of India
Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday minced no words while shooting down the four proposals to construct private helipads in the island city and suburbs.... Read more
1-Jul-2010Source: Tehelka
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1-Jul-2010Source: Business Standard
An outraged HAL board, having decided against paying so much to Turbomeca, has approached other engine-makers — including General Electric, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney — for an engine for the LuH.... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: DNA
This $66.2-million technology masterpiece is a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and simulation technology leader, CAE, Canada.... Read more
29-Jun-2010Source: LiveMint
The home ministry has decided to expand its fleet of helicopters and raise a cadre of pilots to bolster surveillance in areas facing Maoist insurgency, after the air force refused to supply more choppers to it.... Read more
23-Jun-2010Source: AVN
“Helicopters of Russia” (incl OPK Oboronprom) is hoping to set up production outside Russia within two years, according to a press conference on Tuesday. General director of Oboronprom “Andrei Reus confirmed he is leading negotiations with China, India and Latin America... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Business Standard
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is all set to roll out the first Indian-made S-92 chopper cabins in November this year.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Sify
The largest ever batch of helicopter pilots comprising 19 pilots earned their wings’ (graduated) on Saturday at the helicopter training school, INS Rajali, at Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu.... Read more
21-Jun-2010Source: Hindustan Times
The rules, framed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), encompass all aspects of flight operations –from acquisition of aircraft, employment of crew and engineers to definition of VIPs.... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Calcutta News
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp is likely to tie up with more Indian companies in the next few months to produce components locally, a company official said Wednesday... Read more
25-May-2010Source: HAL
Indian aviation fraternity in general and HAL in particular is eager to witness another milestone event, when Hon’ble Defence Minister Shri A.K Antony will dedicate the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) to the nation on coming Sunday at HAL Airport. Indigenously developed and built by HAL in a record time, a derivative of Advanced Light Helicopter... Read more
18-May-2010Source: Times of India
In its inquiry report submitted to the state government, the agency said the crash was an “accident” which could have been averted if the pilots had terminated the journey or changed the flight path in view of adverse weather conditions – see HeliHub accident data – 2-Sep-09 VT-APG Bell B430 46 miles east of Kurnool,... Read more
13-May-2010Source: Deccan Herald
The Environment Ministry has approved terms of reference (TOR) for development of the country’s first fully automated helipad in the national capital.... Read more
11-May-2010Source: DNA India
If reports emanating from the defence ministry are any indication, the purchase process will be halted and tender cancelled. The reason cited for imminent cancellation is deviations shown by the helicopters fielded by the contenders in the trials.... Read more
8-May-2010Source: Olala
Detailed project reports for constructing three helipads, submitted by the Department of Tourism, Government of Sikkim, have been recently sanctioned, while two more proposals are under consideration.... Read more
7-May-2010Source: Hindustan Times
“The cost of a mandatory CV/FDR and the impending 10-year overhaul/refurbishment on the Dauphin would cost Rs 20 crore. A new helicopter at Rs 70 crore makes more sense” said a cabinet minister requesting anonymity.... Read more
4-May-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that Span Air Pvt. Ltd. has signed an agreement to purchase its second 429 following a demonstration of the world’s newest helicopter. Headquartered in New Delhi, Span Air is a pioneer of private air charter services that operates the light, single-engine Bell 407 as well... Read more
28-Apr-2010Source: Defense News
RFI has been sent to Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, Kamov and Bell.... Read more
22-Apr-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Originally promised by India back in August 2009, the Maldivian government has this week taken delivery of a HAL Dhruv for their National Defence Force. Although resplendent with MNDF titles and national flag, the helicopter carries the Indian military serial “CG852” which allows HeliHub.com to trace its history back to the Indian Coast Guard Evaluation... Read more
11-Apr-2010Source: Times of India
Fifty-three farmers are claiming land compensation for about 40 acres land allotted to Tata Advanced Systems, but the Ranga Reddy district officials claim they are ineligible.... Read more
5-Apr-2010
The national helicopter company is discussing a firefighting proposal with the government in which Pawan Hans helicopters will shoot water jets, retardant and foam directly from sky to douse flames, a method being successfully used in several developed countries like the US and Australia.... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: BBC
If you want to see some of India’s most powerful and influential businessmen, head over to the private helicopter pad at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai.... 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
12-Mar-2010Source: AFP
After securing government clearance, a Switzerland-based company started a heli-skiing service on Sunday, reviving a practice thwarted for years by violence and red tape that sees skiers taken by helicopter and dropped on remote peaks... Read more
12-Mar-2010Source: The Times
The jobs of up to 4,000 UK workers were secured yesterday when AgustaWestland revealed that it had won a €560 million (£510 million) contract to supply helicopters to India.... Read more
12-Mar-2010Source: Hindu Business Line
The Indian industry is facing a severe shortage of pilots. Apart from the demand for operating the existing fleet of about 300 helicopters in the country, the overall demand is pegged at around 2,000 pilots.... Read more
12-Mar-2010Source: Sify
Himachal Pradesh will invite private players to operate helicopter taxis in the state, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Thursday.... Read more
12-Mar-2010Source: Thaindian
Dedicated helicopter corridors at Delhi and Mumbai airports will become operational from March 15 to lessen aerial congestion, an official of the state-run Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL) said Thursday.... Read more
12-Mar-2010Source: Brahmand
The government has invited proposals for procuring multi-barrel gatlin guns which can be mounted on MI-17 and ‘Dhruv’ helicopters for use by security forces like the NSG and para-military commandos.... Read more
11-Mar-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a contract has been signed by the Government of India for the acquisition of twelve AW101 helicopters that will perform government transport duties. The contract, valued at around € 560 million, includes an extensive five year logistic support service and initial aircrew and technician training. Over 180... Read more
11-Mar-2010Source: Times of India
The highway ministry now wants a helipad every 100km along the national highways. National and state highways account for almost 60% of road fatalities and most of the serious injuries in the country.... Read more
7-Mar-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) of India has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft configured with a 12 seat cabin will be used for corporate transport purposes in the Delhi and Chhattisgarh areas. The handover of JSPL’s AW139 further expands the... Read more
7-Mar-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its authorized distributor Sharp Ocean has signed a contract for two Grand New light twin helicopters and one AW119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will be delivered to Indian private customers and used to perform VIP transport missions. This purchase marks the entrance of the Grand... Read more
5-Mar-2010Source: Indian Express
Helicopter operators like Pawan Hans, Unitech Flying and Kestrel Aviation among others have suggested some measures to improve the safety and efficiency of the dedicated chopper corridors at Mumbai airport.... Read more
5-Mar-2010Source: The Hindu
The company will set up another MRO centre at Bhubaneswar in Orissa during the second half of the current year, while Hyderabad too is on Indocopters’ radar for setting up a centre... Read more
4-Mar-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Uttar Pradesh State Government (India) has started operating its Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter. Configured with a six seat cabin the aircraft will be used for VIP transport purposes in the region. The delivery of the Uttar Pradesh State Government’s Grand further expands the... Read more
3-Mar-2010Source: Express Buzz
“The Japan plant, which produced more than 100 cabins so far, will stop production from now on,†AJS Walia, the Managing Director (India & South Asia) for Sikorsky said... Read more
3-Mar-2010Source: Eurocopter
Hyderabad: Eurocopter, the world’s number one manufacturer of helicopters and Pawan Hans Helicopters, today announce the purchase of seven new Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopters by Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited. Mrs. Marie-Agnes Veve, Head of Eurocopter activities in India and Mr. Rainer Farid, VP Sales South Asia, Eurocopter presented a memento to Mr. R.K. Tyagi,... Read more
3-Mar-2010Source: LiveMint
The operator of Hyderabad airport would lease out 6-12 acres of land to set up a $70-100 million helicopter factory, two executives of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (Ghial) said on Tuesday.... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: The Hindu
Eurocopter announced that it would form ventures with Pawan Hans Helicopters for maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and training facilities either in Mumbai or Delhi.... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the global leader in helicopter manufacturing, will be showing a strong presence at India Aviation 2010, the second edition of the international exhibition on Civil Aviation Sector. This event, being organized by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation, will see Eurocopter presenting its range of commercial helicopters and latest technology. As Norbert Ducrot, Eurocopter... Read more
27-Feb-2010Source: Times of India
“The state-owned Dauphin chopper has to undergo annual maintenance for obtaining air worthiness certificate. Hence we have floated tenders for hiring a chopper,” a source in the state civil aviation department said on Thursday... Read more
27-Feb-2010Source: Times of India
Budget 2010-11 makes a provision of Rs 40 crore for Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL) to build the heliport in Rohini along with a chopper training facility in Pune.... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Thaindian
Mizoram will introduce helicopter services in the mountainous northeastern state to not only take the administration into remote areas but also to boost tourism... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: CAE
CAE announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that Bell Helicopter is providing aircraft systems and performance data and technical support for the Bell 412 training programs which CAE will begin offering this summer in Mexico and Bangalore, India. CAE is locating a suite of Bell 412 training tools in Mexico, including a... Read more
19-Feb-2010
The firm is offering the S-70B through the direct commercial sale route. Simultaneously, the US Air Force has responded to the Indian Navy’s RFP for a $1 billion multi-role helicopter with the Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky MH-60R.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Brahmand
AgustaWestland said it would be able to deliver the 12 VVIP choppers to the Indian Air Force within four years of signing the contract.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Press Trust of India
Russia has brought three of its Kamov-226 light multi-purpose helicopters to join trials in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir for the Indian armed forces’ requirement for 197 such choppers. “We have brought the Ka-226 helicopters for the high altitude trials that are going on at present. We are competing in the bids against... Read more
17-Feb-2010
Eurocopter said Tuesday it was bidding for Indian military contracts worth up to eight billion dollars, including a deal scrapped in 2007 after it was awarded to the European helicopter maker.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: Business Standard
Government-owned helicopter company Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL) is looking towards various tourism and pilgrimage destinations across the country to increase its revenue.... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
World leader helicopter engine manufacturer, Turbomeca, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Indian operations. Satish Kirtikar has taken up the position of Managing Director at Turbomeca India Engines Pvt. Ltd with immediate effect and comes to Turbomeca with considerable experience of both the Original Equipment and Aftermarket business,... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group), world leader in the manufacture of helicopter turbines, inaugurates its new site, Turbomeca India Engines Private Limited. Its vocation will be to consolidate the close partnership with Indian operators. “The main purpose of this new establishment in Bangalore, India, is to set up a major local interface with the key helicopter manufacturer... Read more
12-Feb-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the world leading helicopter manufacturer, will show a significant presence at Defexpo 2010, with its star product, the AS 550 C3, participating in the ongoing trials for the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopter requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. The premiere defence Airshow in Asia, being organized by the Indian Ministry of Defence will see... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: CAE
CAE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on the eve of the Rotary Wing Society of India’s Heli-Power conference, that their joint venture company – the Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) – was progressing on-schedule for the opening in mid-2010 of India’s first Level D helicopter simulator training facility. The CAE-built... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: CAE
CAE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on the eve of the Rotary Wing Society of India’s Heli-Power conference, that their joint venture company – the Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) – was progressing on-schedule for the opening in mid-2010 of India’s first Level D helicopter simulator training facility. The CAE-built... Read more
11-Feb-2010Source: India Infoline
The helicopter deployed by the Army to facilitate evacuations, is not an Air Ambulance and therefore cannot offer any specialized medical treatment within the “Golden Hour†for Trauma; obstetric or medical emergency. At best only basic First Aid is being provided.... Read more
8-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter took the Bell 429 to Singapore for the start of a tour visiting operators in Asia. The light, twin-engine helicopter was shipped from the final assembly facility at Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited in Mirabel, Quebec. It arrived in Singapore mid-January. There, Bell Helicopter pilots demonstrated the 429’s best-in-class performance and design features... Read more
1-Feb-2010Source: Zee News
A private helicopter company on Monday introduced its services in Nagaland with chief minister Neiphiu Rio taking a maiden flight from Dimapur to Kohima on a twin engine six-seater chopper.... Read more
29-Jan-2010Source: India Times
ICG is also going in for a major upgrade of its air wing, with 42 new aircraft already sanctioned by the government. Apart from 12 Dorniers and 30 helicopters, the force is also going to induct six medium-range maritime surveillance aircraf... Read more
25-Jan-2010Source: Indian Express
Plans are on track to build a heliport in Gurgaon to ease the pressure of VIP traffic on the Capital’s airports.... Read more
21-Jan-2010Source: Outlook India
The helicopter crash which claimed the life of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S R Reddy was caused by pilots’ error who lost the chopper’s control and were engrossed for vital six minutes trying to locate a flight manual HeliHub.com page for this accident is here... Read more
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