23-Mar-2011Source: Precision Helicopters
Precision Helicopters Ltd (PHL) have announced that they have opened a new Base at Palmerston North Airport which will see an extension of their services into the lower North Island. This has been made possible by newly formed Helicopters Manawatu Ltd having signed with PHL as a Licensed Contractor. David Speirs, Business Manager, said today... Read more
8-Mar-2011
Crashed in a clearing close to a second R22 which was carrying out a deer recovery operation. Subject helicopter was observing, initally from 15m up, just prior to it coming down. Pilot aged 64 OK, passenger aged 55 needed medical treatment. Both from Warkworth, north of Auckland... Read more
1-Mar-2011Source: BBC
Kent Air Ambulance has received a cheque thanks to a style of fundraising widely used in New Zealand.... Read more
28-Feb-2011
Helicopter crashed on the beach, ending up on its side with boom separated. Sole occupant pilot was seriously injured, pulled from the wreckage by a passer-by and flown to Palmerston North Hospital. Pilot name reported as Jim Sherwin, aged 60... Read more
10-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Leading print and communications company Geon has recently been announced as the latest sponsor of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Run by the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter operates throughout the greater Auckland region, including the Hauraki Gulf and Great Barrier Island, and in Thames/Coromandel over the summer season. The new sponsorship follows... Read more
2-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
2-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com’s correspondant in New Zealand has advised us that a recently registered Bell 429, the first of its type in the country, was noted test flying at Ardmore Airfield yesterday. The all black craft was completing compass swing tests prior to delivery to the customer. It has been registered to Advanced Flight Ltd at an... Read more
2-Feb-2011Source: NZ Herald
“There has been dishonesty of a serious kind for a long time by Mr and Mrs Rogers, all of which has been directed to seeking to preserve assets for the personal benefit of Mr and Mrs Rogers,” judge Woodhouse said in December.... 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
23-Jan-2011Source: Stuff
Strong bidding interest from overseas and New Zealand for South Canterbury Finance asset Helicopters NZ has receiver Kerryn Downey optimistic of a NZ$90M+ sale within three months... Read more
20-Jan-2011
Pilot was Scott Finlayson, rescued safely and briefly hospitalised.... Read more
11-Jan-2011Source: Nelson Mail
Helicopters NZ stood to lose a US$45 million (NZ$60m) contract, after it lost New Zealand CAA approval just before Christmas to operate a contract retrieving the remains of American servicemen missing in Laos and Cambodia.... Read more
10-Jan-2011Source: Taranaki Daily News
It has highlighted an administrative issue, with one South Taranaki District councillor questioning the logic of contracting a helicopter company which was 45 minutes away.... Read more
6-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: Stuff
helicopters NZ stands to lose a US$45M contract, after losing New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval to carry out a special contract in Asia. HNZ has lost the approval needed to operate the contract retrieving the remains of American servicemen missing in Laos and Cambodia.... Read more
12-Dec-2010Source: Southland Times
A former Central Southland man today takes command of a Royal New Zealand Air Force squadron poised to retire the UH-1 and introduce the NH90... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: NZ Herald
The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, which administers the service, is extending its operations, with one of the Westpac choppers to be based in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula from December 26 to Anniversary Weekend at the end of January... Read more
25-Nov-2010Source: Stuff
The Commerce Commission has formally warned two companies who were competing for air ambulance evacuations to New Zealand, following an investigation into price fixing.... Read more
22-Nov-2010Source: NZ Defence Force
The courage, commitment and leadership shown by Squadron Leader Mike Cannon, of Feilding, has earned him this year’s New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Person of the Year award. SQNLDR Cannon, who is a Helicopter Crewman Officer (HCM) at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Base at Ohakea, was responsible for implementing the first Manawatu Leadership... Read more
17-Nov-2010
He has taken off, reached a height of three storeys and the engine has cut out. He landed on the skids and suffered back injuries.... Read more
13-Nov-2010Source: New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government has recently issued its Defence White Paper 2010, and the following paragraphs are relevant to their military helicopter operations:- 5.31 Over the next two years, the programme to bring the new helicopter fleet into service will continue. These new helicopters will represent a step-change in the support given to land forces.... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: TV NZ
Fledgling Taranaki company Ultrasport Helicopters has – in a first for New Zealand – received Civil Aviation Authority approval for the production of a microlight helicopter. The mini-helicopter is the brainchild of Dick Sybrandy who only last year was running a drainage businesses. [file photo]... Read more
10-Nov-2010Source: Timaru Herald
Sebastian Burke is a helicopter maintenance engineer for Airwork New Zealand, based at Glentanner, near Aoraki-Mt Cook.... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Hawkes Bay Today
The company moved to its current purpose-built facility in 2009 and now has a fleet of three fixed-wing aircraft and four helicopters.... Read more
5-Nov-2010
The 8,000 sq.m building, which cost about NZ$26M, will be home to the Defence Force’s 13 new helicopters – eight NH90s and five A109LUHs... Read more
2-Nov-2010Source: Salt Air
An innovative new tourism product for the Bay of Islands has just been launched by Salt Air which includes a barge, a helicopter, a boat and stunning island beaches. Salt Air have purpose built a floating heli pad barge that will be anchored out amongst the islands from Paihia. Visitors to the Bay of Islands... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Through 2010, HeliHub.com has become known for its range of official register updates, where we list new helicopter registrations, cancellations, changes of owner etc for a range of countries – Australia, Austria, Ireland, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland and UK. We are now very pleased to report that, in association with AMCAR, we... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: NZ Herald
Transport Accident Investigation Commission air accident investigator Peter Williams said there was no evidence that the model was to blame in the recent fatal accident referred to in the article... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Brisbane Times
Goldman Sachs & Partners New Zealand Ltd will advise the receivers of South Canterbury Finance on the sale of 100 per cent of Helicopters New Zealand and a majority stake in Scales Corp.... Read more
14-Oct-2010
Instructor Jason Wright, 29, of Bluff, and his pupil Allan Munro, 67, of Avondale, 75km north of Invercargill, were found with the submerged but intact Robinson 22 2km southeast of Colyers Island inside the harbour, ending a 24 hour search.... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: Aerospace Filtration Systems
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, continues to expand its strong face to face representation for its rotorcraft Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) product line. Donaldson has teamed with Ian Winkworth and Wintech International to serve customers in the... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Manawatu Standard
A team of 23 New Zealand pilots, technicians and crew members will travel to France from next month to begin training with the eight NH90 helicopters... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: Marlborough Express
“My goal is to help people gain their licences on a private level, where the student dictates how long it takes them to learn, with no unnecessary pressure.”... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: NZ Wings
With the Westland WA341G Gazelle ZK-HTB3 recently departing for “Russia” and with ZK-HTF3 having been revoked back on 24-04-2003; It is now the turn of ZK-HBH3 to shuffle off. Westland Gazelle HT Mk2 , c/n 1418 , first flew on 24-02-1976 and was delivered to the Royal Navy as XX441 on 07-04-1976. It served with 705 Squadron and carried the... Read more
5-Oct-2010
Pilot believed he had a mechanical failure and tried and pick a spot to land for an emergency landing... Read more
4-Oct-2010
The pilot and shooter were on a deer recovery operation when the helicopter went down in the Preservation area of Fiordland about 6pm.... Read more
3-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
27-Sep-2010
Report says this “crashed and burned”... Read more
27-Sep-2010
Stuck throttle and landed OK after circling airport for 40 minutes... Read more
23-Sep-2010
Helicopter was left unattended with engine running and was caught by the wind... Read more
21-Sep-2010
But the upgrade is not without controversy as one of the Trustees quits over the move... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: Manawatu Standard
The head of Palmerston North’s rescue helicopter service is disappointed about being forced to move from the hospital-based hangar because of newly enforced aviation rules.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: Yahoo NZ
In a last minute change of plea, a Turangi man has admitted a charge of endangering life after throwing rocks at a helicopter, causing more than $20,000 worth of damage.... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: TracPlus Global
Dunedin based tracking company TracPlus Global announced today that it has secured a number of significant international contracts that continue the company’s global success. Following on from their success in being selected by the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) as the exclusive integration provider for airborne fire fighting in Australia, the company has secured significant... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: Stuff
Nelson-based Helicopters New Zealand is not part of the South Canterbury Finance (SCF) receivership and is “trading comfortably”, group general manger Denis Laird said today.... Read more
12-Aug-2010Source: NZ Herald
The new machine, a new generation BK 117, was unveiled in front of media and sponsors this morning when it and the current helicopter landed on Auckland’s Queens Wharf... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: TV NZ
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission today released its report into the death of Morgan Saxton, 31, who was killed while flying his Robinson R22 from Haast to Wanaka on November 1, 2008.... Read more
1-Aug-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
30-Jul-2010Source: Voxy
Skyline Aviation managing director Mike Toogood was presented with the highest Civil Aviation Award for Safety by the Director of Civil Aviation... Read more
23-Jul-2010Source: Shephard
AgustaWestland is displaying one of the first A109 LUH (NZ) TrainingLight Utility Helicopters for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) at Farnborough... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Antarctica New Zealand
The spectacular ridge of wind-sculpted granite towers at the entrance to Antarctica’s Wright Valley has been named the McPhail Turrets recognising Rob McPhail’s huge contribution to scientific research on the Ice. Rob McPhail, well-known to all Antarcticans, who has flown for Helicopters New Zealand for four months of each of the past 19 years in... Read more
1-Jul-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: Stuff
NZ CAA has sent a letter to all helicopter operators and trusts that explicitly warns that they have until the end of August to bring their operations into line with the rules or cease their operations.... Read more
29-Jun-2010Source: TVNZ
The high-flying duo many people have to thank for saving their lives have reached a special milestone. Bruce Kerr and Ernie Bryant have just completed their 2,000th mission on Auckland’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: UnitedFuture
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne is adamant that the days of heli-hunting on public conservation land are almost numbered. “Heli-hunting should never have even been considered under Wild Animal Recovery Operation (WARO) permits,†said Mr Dunne. “However due to the archaic nature of the law regarding large game animals a small number of operators continue to... Read more
1-Jun-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
28-May-2010Source: NZ Herald
New Zealand CAA also said it supported and encouraged the use of FTD technology as a complimentary device to the ELT system.... Read more
25-May-2010Source: 3News
The compliance issue reportedly affects helicopters based in Tauranga, Hamilton, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Nelson.... Read more
5-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
22-Apr-2010Source: Otago Daily Times
A four-strong team from the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust who plucked a fisherman to safety, after he was trapped at the base of a cliff, have received with a top rescue award at Parliament tonight.... Read more
14-Apr-2010Source: Rotorua Daily Post
Neil Dodds, base manager and pilot for the Bay Trust Rescue Helicopter, said the day was a big success. “It is way better than we expected. It’s really good to see the locals of Rotorua taking an active interest in what we do.”... Read more
12-Apr-2010Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
10-Apr-2010Source: Manawatu Standard
The building is split into two hangar areas for 13 new helicopters, eight NH90 medium utility helicopters and five A109 light utility helicopters, which are worth about $900m.... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: NZ Herald
Billionaire businessman Michael Erceg flew his executive helicopter – and the Dutch businessman who was his passenger – into treetops that he apparently failed to see in time, according to a NZ Civil Aviation Authority report... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/flying-school-before-driving-3424845
After turning 16, Sam Botherway is now able to fly himself anywhere, but under proposed new driving laws, his mother would have to drop him at the airfield first.... Read more
21-Mar-2010Source: Stuff
The council had resolved to close its facility when the new heliport was operational, but on Thursday it revoked this decision after helicopter operators said they did not want to use the new 3.5-hectare site.... Read more
10-Mar-2010
Alpine Choppers South West owner Brendan Thow said because of its strong interest in the Fiordland National Park and the southwest corner of Southland, it was operating in Queenstown, Te Anau, Tuatapere and Clifden with hangars under construction.... Read more
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