27-Jun-2012Source: Helijet
Helijet, based in Vancouver and best known for their scheduled services with Sikorsky S76s, has recently launched sightseeing tours of the British Columbia city with a Bell LongRanger. Three tours are available, 10, 20 or 30 minutes in length:- From Vancouver Harbour Heliport, fly along the treeâ€lined coast of Stanley Park to English Bay, before... Read more
27-Jun-2012
Northland Emergency Services Trust bought an S76 which had been written-off following the 2011 tsunami in Japan. It has proved much more profitable for re-usable spares than they imagined, the latest item put to use being a long-range tank.   Valued at NZ$224,000 new, the tank comes from the insurance-rejected shell they bought for just NZ$30,000. ... Read more
27-Jun-2012Source: Canada.com
Canadian Helicopters is relocating to the Edmonton International Airport when its City Centre Airport lease expires in September (see full story)... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Randall A Stafford, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Bristow Group is to leave the company’s employ on 30th June. In an agreement signed with the company, and duly filed with the SEC, on 26th, Mr Stafford will get a severance payment of $1.368 million. Mr Stafford is also contracting... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: London Heliport
A new pricing scheme to stimulate renewed interest amongst operators and owners of single-engine executive helicopters to use London’s only commercially-licensed heliport, is being announced today, 25th June, ahead of this summer’s Olympics in July.  The Reuben Brothers, who already own London Oxford Airport, purchased the heliport in Battersea four months ago. Today, management of... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that Aviation Service a.s., its maintenance service facility in Prague, Czech Republic, has received a Part 145 Maintenance Organization Approval certificate from the Ukraine State Aviation Administration. Having already achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval, this will allow Bell Helicopter to begin... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce receipt of FAA certification for another new product from their subsidiary partner Apical Industries. Earlier this week Apical received FAA approval for their A119/AW119MKII Cable Cutters Kit. EASA approval is pending. The Apical A119 Cable Cutters Kit provides a means of protecting the helicopter during a cable/wire strike by... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having increasing success with its “Gallery†feature, recording over 10,000 images in its main Gallery, and around 220 photographers have joined as members of the Gallery. The Flickr gallery provides users of HeliHub.com the opportunity to upload their own photos, and the early success is demonstrating just how valuable this will become over time. HeliHub.com plans to utilise... Read more
26-Jun-2012
A blessing and dedication was held Thursday at the Lihu‘e Airport Heliport, officiated by Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira of Ke Akua Mana Church. (see full story) The company’s website has a great page on its history – from which the following early photo comes – Jack Harter on the left in this shot standing next to... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: Australian Army
The suspension was put in place following the precautionary landing of a helicopter at the Shoalwater Bay training area on 25 June after the aircraft’s two-man crew detected fumes in the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries to the crew or further damage to the aircraft. Defence is presently investigating the cause of... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: Airwork
In May 2012 the South African Air Force took delivery and installed the first of six Airwork BK117 Particle Separators (Sand Filters), seen above in grey. The Airwork particle separator replaced an existing Eurocopter design and early indications are that the SAAF is extremely happy with its performance. With the new filters fitted a decrease... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: Mica Heliskiing
The primary draw of the Mica Magic, a combination of terrain, weather, and staff, has delighted visitors to Revelstoke for many years. However, some things do change over time, and Mica Heliskiing is pleased to offer a new luxury lodge to guests starting in the 2012 season. Designed from the ground up to meet the needs of... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: Olaeris
Olaeris, Inc. today unveiled a new VTOL Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) named AEVA™ that has been specifically developed for domestic emergency responders including fire, police and rescue workers. It is designed to be a first response aerial vehicle that arrives at 911 emergencies before ground personnel to enhance safety and multiply manpower. Unlike drones, AEVA™ uses robotic intelligence to... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: Royal New Zealand Air Force
Two Royal New Zealand Air Force UH-1H Iroquois helicopters have been loaded on to a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 for deployment to Papua New Guinea, with a third to follow on a further C-17 on Friday. New Zealand and Australia are providing support to the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission and authorities to ensure... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: South African Air Force
C SANDF has pleasure in announcing the appointment of Major General Fabian Zimpande (ZAKES) Msimang as the new Chief of the South Africa Air Force with effect from 01 October 2012. Maj Gen Msimang intergrated into the South African National Defence Force in 1994 after the first democratic Elections as a qualified pilot on the... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: HAI
The Procurement Bureau of the South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, will receive sealed proposals up to the 2:30 p.m. opening time on July 26, 2012 for the spraying of aquatic, ditchbank and invasive vegetation by helicopter and provide aerial flight services for site inspection... Read more
26-Jun-2012Source: CHC
An executive with a long record for guiding organizations to operational excellence has been selected by CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading helicopter-services operator, to head its global flying business. Peter Bartolotta is joining CHC as chief operating officer and president of the company’s Helicopter Services unit. He brings with him business-management expertise and accomplishment from... Read more
25-Jun-2012Source: US Forest Service
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell today announced the agency is adding four heavy helicopters to the aviation firefighting fleet. “The addition of these helicopters to our aviation fleet will increase our ability to respond quickly and aggressively to fight wildfires and protect lives and property,†said Tidwell. “We will continue to mobilize our firefighting... Read more
25-Jun-2012Source: Ahlers Aerospace
Ahlers Aerospace has been selected by MD Helicopters as the supplier of the Engine Power Out Monitor (EPO) for the 369E, 369FF, and the 500N. Ahlers designs and manufactures new instruments and electronic devices for the aviation industry. Ahlers is also a certified repair station for instruments and accessories. For more information contact Ahlers at... Read more
25-Jun-2012Source: US Coast Guard
Cmdr. Michael J. Brandhuber is appointed the commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans in an official change-of-command ceremony in Belle Chasse, June 22, 2012. As commanding officer of the air station, Brandhuber is responsible for 120 personnel and five MH-65C Dolphin helicopters that are responsible for conducting search and rescue, law enforcement... Read more
25-Jun-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract with a maximum $8,725,338 for tail rotor pylons. Other location of performance is Oregon. Using service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 through 2015 Navy Working Capital Funds. There was one proposal with one response. The date of performance completion is Nov.... Read more
25-Jun-2012Source: CAA
A definitive pilot’s guide to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been launched today by the Airspace & Safety Initiative (ASI). The 100-page manual navigates pilots through the various security and operational airspace restrictions in place for the duration of the Games, as well as detailing the specific additional procedures to be followed... Read more
25-Jun-2012Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the 100th modified CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army today in a ceremony at the company’s modification center in Millville. “The Boeing Millville team is proud to have delivered 100 modified Chinooks to the Army on time, using efficient, cost-saving processes,” said Peri Widener, Boeing vice president of Rotorcraft Support.... 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
22-Jun-2012
BAE Systems says it will dedicate an area of Filton Airfield to the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity after the closure of the airfield in December. The charity is launching its fundraising campaign next month to upgrade from its current 1968-build Bo105 with a more up-to-date EC135. (see full story)... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Austin Police Department have put a funds request in to the City Council for $3,745,000 to buy a new Eurocopter AS350B3 – and the request will be heard at their scheduled meeting on 28th June at Austin City Hall. The paperwork submitted indicates that this is ostensibly to replace their 1969-vintage Bell OH-58A. There is... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Cotswold Helicopters, UK distributor for the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, are expecting to take delivery of the second British example of the type before the end of June – subject to the weather, which has quite frankly been appalling here in the UK for some weeks now! The helicopter is completed in an overall silver-grey... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: Clark School of Engineering
On June 20, students on the Gamera II human-powered helicopter team from the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering set a new, unofficial flight duration record of approximately 35 seconds. If verified by the National Aeronautic Association, this new time will supersede the team’s previous world record of 11.4 seconds set last July. The Gamera... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: Rotorcorp
On June 15th, 2012 Robinson Helicopter Company released an announcement offering R44 Astro, Raven I and Raven II operators a $1000 rebate on the KI-196 Bladder Tank Retrofit Kits in accordance with Service Bulletin 78A.  This bulletin requires R44 helicopters with all-aluminum fuel tanks to be retrofitted with bladder-type tanks.  To improve the R44 fuel system’s resistance to... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $26,487,920 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for the development, production, and testing of five First Article Operation Test Program sets (OTPS) with accompanying technical data for weapons replaceable assemblies (WRAs) for the H-60 Aircraft. The WRAs are part of the multi-mode radar sub-system with the automated radar... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $74,399,436 modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee V-22 multi-year production contract (N00019-07-C-0001) to provide one additional CV-22 combat loss replacement aircraft for the Air Force. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa. (56 percent); Amarillo, Texas (43 percent); and El Paso, Texas (1 percent). ... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: UTair
UTair Group helicopters transport operations logged a total of 56,319 flight hours in the first 5 months of 2012, 28% more than for the same reporting period of last year. In the same period UTair Group helicopters transported 287,717 passengers and delivered 42,329.2 tons of cargo. Growth of performance indicators is associated with fleet modernization... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: UTair
UTair Aviation Mi-26T has successfully transported two Mi-26T helicopter carcasses with external sling over a distance of 2,000 kilometers. This extreme cargo exploit is the first ever of such weight and distance in the history of Mi-26T helicopter operations. The extremely large size and weight of the cargo excluded the practicality of land based transport.... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: China Daily
China’s booming offshore oil industry isfueling a growing demand for helicopters,and some operators are now planning todouble the size of their fleets over the next couple of years. (see full story)... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: The Herald
Inverness-based PDG Helicopters has bought out the loan stock and shares owned by Maven Capital Partners – funded by the business and a £900,000 term loan from Clydesdale Bank. (see full story)... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters and part of the Russian state defence industry holding Oboronprom, announces the early completion of its contact to supply five search-and-rescue helicopters to the Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM). The fifth and final Ka-32A11BC was delivered to the Ministry under a contract to supply five Ka-32A11BC... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: HeliExperts International
Leading heliport consulting firm HeliExperts International and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated the DOD’s first rooftop heliport last month in San Antonio, Texas. Located on the roof of the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the heliport was commissioned to reduce transport time for critically ill... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) announces the signing of a five-year, multi-million dollar Power by the Hour contract with Pelita Air Service (PAS) on May 16th, 2012. This contract covers tip-to-tail MRO support to four Sikorsky S-76 C++ helicopters whose primary mission is to provide air transportation... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: Sikorsky
Aviation Week’s Overhaul & Maintenance Magazine has presented its prestigious 2012 MRO of the Year Award for military center of excellence to Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS). SAS, which received the award at the recent MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition in Dallas, Texas, is the worldwide aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: Sikorsky
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the Northeast’s premier executive helicopter service, has introduced the AAG Excalibur Card, a pre-paid flight card program that enables cardholders to pay only for occupied flight units in the company’s Sikorsky S-76® executive helicopter fleet. “The AAG Excalibur Card is a breakthrough innovation for the traveling executive,†said AAG President Scott... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: PPG Industries
PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) aerospace transparencies group has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to supply transparencies for the S-97 RAIDER(TM) helicopter, a next-generation rotorcraft being built for evaluation by the U.S. military. “We are excited to be part of the S-97 RAIDER helicopter team that is breaking new ground by tapping proven technologies to provide... Read more
21-Jun-2012
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to grant $500K more to AgustaWestland to account for a remodeled searchlight and medical interiors on their nine AW139s, none of which are yet delivered. (see full story)... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: Bellingham Aviation Services
Bellingham Aviation Services, a leading aviation service organization in the Pacific Northwest, expands its instructional staff and rental fleet to meet increased demand for rotorcraft training, photo and scenic flights. “BAS is thrilled to offer our customers enhanced training opportunities with the addition of a Robinson R22 Beta II and an Instrument Rated CFI,†said... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, a leader in the development and manufacturing of safety first custom maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment, announces that the New Mexico State Police Department has procured All Metal’s newest product, the lightweight transportable hoist (LTH). The LTH is alightweight maintenance device designed for removing the engine, transmission, rotor head... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) yesterday issued a Safety Alert to warn pilots using in-cockpit FIS-B and Satellite Weather display systems that the NEXRAD “age indicator” can be misleading. The actual NEXRAD data can be as much as 20 minutes older than the age indication on the display in the cockpit. If misinterpreted, this... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: Magnesium Elektron
The latest high performance helicopter models from AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, will offer significantly improved flight dynamics through its adoption of Elektron 21, the very latest lightweight magnesium casting alloy technology. The AgustaWestland helicopters are the first non-US helicopters to go into production with Elektron 21 castings with first deliveries planned for mid 2012. AgustaWestland... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: American Eurocopter
Eurocopter today began the U.S. tour of its X3 high-speed hybrid helicopter, which will demonstrate the unique operational capabilities of this advanced transportation system during a month of visits to military facilities and hub locations for civil helicopter operators. The tour was initiated with a debut X3 flight presentation at the Grand Prairie, Texas headquarters... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: US DoD
Creative Business Solutions, Inc., Mitchellville, Md.; Cirrus Technology, Inc., Huntsville, Ala.; Infinite Services and Solutions, Inc., Columbus, Ga.; and Standard Technology, Inc., Warner Robins, Ga., are being awarded a $12,000,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable no-fee contract to provide logistics support for the acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of H-60, H-1 (variant), CV-22, and other special mission aircraft modification... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: Research and Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Bell Helicopter – Strategic Snapshot, SWOT Analysis, Strategic Initiatives & Developments, Key Trends & Outlook – H1 2012” company profile to their offering. “Bell Helicopter – Strategic Snapshot, SWOT Analysis, Strategic Initiatives & Developments, Key Trends & Outlook – H1 2012†This strategic report provides key... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: Hickok & Associates
Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, La., is the latest recipient of Helicopter WAAS LPV procedures – developed by Hickok & Associates, Inc. For the past four years, since FAA approved the company’s WAAS LPV criteria, Hickok & Associate’s has been the only developer of helicopter WAAS LPV procedures. In addition to developing every approach to date,... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation confirmed today that The U.S. Department of State has granted authorization that would permit the Company to negotiate a possible sale of SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite Helicopters to the Government of New Zealand. The potential sale would include eleven SH-2G(I) helicopters, a full motion flight simulator, training aids, spares inventory, publications and the introduction... Read more
21-Jun-2012Source: RLC
RLC, LLC today announced that Edie Hunt has joined the organization as Vice President Human Resources. She brings nearly 15 years of management and leadership experience in the field of human resources to her new role at RLC and has a proven track record in recruiting and retaining exceptional talent to facilitate company growth. As... Read more
20-Jun-2012Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- Robinson R44 (G-SRPH), loss of control on takeoff, Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland on 11 February 2012 Special Bulletin S2/2012, EC225 LP Super Puma (G-REDW), controlled ditching, 20 nm east of Aberdeen, 10 May 2012... Read more
20-Jun-2012Source: Erickson Air-Crane
Erickson Air-Crane, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced that it has been awarded a new exclusive use firefighting services contract with the US Forest Service (“USFSâ€). Under the terms of the contract, Erickson Air-Crane will provide aerial firefighting services using one heavy-lift Aircrane helicopter... Read more
20-Jun-2012Source: HAI
Payerne Airport (LSMP) located in Payerne, Switzerland is being developed into a major European center for aviation and aerospace. Two areas adjacent to the airport have been designated for development. Aeropole One is ideal for companies requiring access to the ILS equipped, 3500 meter long runway. These companies would have the need to move aircraft to... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Robinson
Addressed to “All R44 Dealers, Service Centers and Owners” (original pdf here) Robinson Helicopter Co. (RHC) is offering a U.S $1,000 rebate to all R44 owners who purchase and install the KI-196 Kit, in accordance with SB-78A, on or before December 31, 2012. To receive the rebate, the owner must provide RHC with the aircraft... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Eurocopter
Africa’s first full-motion helicopter flight simulator has been commissioned by Eurocopter in Kempton Park, the world’s leading manufacturer of civil and military rotorwing aircraft. The simulator, designed to train pilots and flight engineers operating Super Puma and similarly compatible helicopters including the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) Oryx , is located at the SimAero training... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer on the civil and parapublic markets, and Héli-Union, the leading French civil helicopter operator, celebrate today the inauguration of a new simulator for the Dauphin AS365 N3/N3+ developed and built in partnership with Thales. The simulator certified last February is operational at Héli-Union’s training center in Angoulême, in the... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Airbus Military
Airbus Military has successfully demonstrated the loading of NH Industries NH90 and Eurocopter EC725 helicopters onto the A400M new generation airlifter. In a series of tests at Holzdorf air base in Germany and at Toulouse, France respectively, the NH90 and EC725 were loaded onto, and unloaded from, the Grizzly 4 development aircraft as required for... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Step Change in Safety
The Helicopter Safety Awareness Courses are back by popular demand and are open to offshore safety representatives and others with a keen interest in safety and/or operations. The full day events are run by pilots and technicians from each of the helicopter operators, who will take you behind the scenes of flight safety and operations... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Business Council of Alabama
The Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Technology Network announced today that 14 Alabama companies have been named as finalists for the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year Awards. The winners will be announced at a luncheon on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the RSA Activity Center in Montgomery following a keynote presentation by Alabama... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Irish Health Service
[Apologies that we overlooked running when issued three weeks back – included here for completeness] The Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD, and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr Alan Shatter TD, have today, Monday 21st May 2012, announced the launch of a 12 month pilot project which will see the Air... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Royal Navy
Sponsored by Bristow Helicopters and Breitling UK, the Trophy has been established to further the memory of Mr Billy Deacon who was tragically lost while carrying out his duty as winchman with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Search and Rescue helicopter based at Sumburgh in the Shetland Isles in 1997. The Billy Deacon SAR Memorial... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Japan Times
Around 5,200 people in Okinawa staged a rally against the planned deployment of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma later this year, ramping up opposition to the move after an MV-22’s recent crash in Florida. (see full story)... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com
In an unusual move, Eurocopter has announced that there is no blame on Bond Offshore Helicopters for the ditching of their EC225 on 10th May. In an unpublished statement released only to the Aberdeen Press & Journal – and then widely re-reported elsewhere, Eurocopter have stated “the incident was caused by a rupture of the... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Taipei Times
The air force will put three SAR helicopters purchased from Europe into service next month, in a move to beef up its disaster relief capabilities, the Ministry of National Defense said yesterday. (see full story). The three were delivered in-country in November 2011... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: WSOP
This is a remarkable story. It’s a story about personal sacrifice. It is a story about making a commitment, and then keeping it. It is a story about the escalating maturity of a remarkable young man who initially aspired to do one thing in life, and then suddenly did an extraordinary “about-face,†ultimately choosing to... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: PE Hub
This person will “manage the daily health and well-being of Ms. Tilton,†the story says. He or she must also anticipate the “needs and desires†of the unorthodox CEO, Dealbreaker says. (see full story)... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: BLR Aerospace
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation and flight on Bell 205 helicopters. BLR Aerospace recently received EASA approval for FastFin on Bell 212 helicopters and certification efforts are underway for the Bell 412. Following up on the successful FastFin certification for Bell 212s,... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: DCI
(Electronic translation) DCI services company that operates over the entire spectrum of defense and national security, remember that a 3-year contract in favor of the helicopter Kuwait Air Force (KAF) was renewed earlier this year. The State of Kuwait maintains its confidence in DCI, operator of the Light Aviation Army (ALT) French, for the maintenance... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Sandel
Sandel Avionics Inc., the global leader in terrain, obstacle and wire alerting technology for helicopters, has signed a long-term supply agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Sandel will supply its new Mil 810-G qualified Sandel HeliTAWS™ ST3453H for KAI’s new helicopter production in Korea. Sandel HeliTAWS is the industry’s first multihazard avoidance system for helicopters that... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: HeliFlite
HeliFlite(TM) is pleased to announce the expansion of its fleet with the addition of a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter. The HeliFlite fleet features a complement of five Bell 430 and two Sikorsky S-76B executive helicopters. HeliFlite only operates executive class twin-engine, dual pilot aircraft which accommodate 6-8 passengers. All aircraft are Category A certified and equipped... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: HFI
There are many ways individuals and organizations can help Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) in its mission to preserve helicopter history, and in its educational commitment to ensure that today’s students will consider our industry as a career choice and become tomorrow’s helicopter professionals. HFI is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. We welcome monetary contributions and... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Reportlinker
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The Global Military Rotorcrafts Market 2011-2021 – Country Analysis – Military Rotorcraft: Market Profile Synopsis This report offers detailed analysis of the global Military Rotorcrafts market over the next ten years, and provides extensive market size forecasts by country and sub sector.... Read more
19-Jun-2012Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Houston Police Department (PD) Air Support Division as the provider of choice to perform 180-day Night Vision Goggle (NVG) inspections. “NVGs are a mission-critical capability for our organization, and airborne law enforcement, helping us serve our community 24/7,†stated Dan Schwarzbach... Read more
