5-Jun-2011Source: Ecocopter Peru
An unprecedented alliance between Peru and Ecocopter aerospace giant Erickson Air-Crane will benefit the dynamic sectors of oil, gas, mining and energy in Peru. The strategic alliance will enable this growing market to offer a unique and distinct from operational excellence, extensive experience and a powerful fleet, which combines heavy helicopters, medium and light in... Read more
5-Jun-2011Source: Breeze-Eastern
-Breeze-Eastern Corporation (NYSE Amex: BZC) today reported its Fiscal 2011 financial results. Net sales: $78.2 million, a company record high, versus $69.0 million for Fiscal 2010. Net income: $5.0 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, versus a net loss of ($6.0) million, or ($0.64) per diluted share, last year. Adjusted EBITDA, a “Non-GAAP Financial Measure†as... Read more
5-Jun-2011Source: Indra
Indra will attend le Bourget Paris Air Show, the main event of the aeronautics sector in Europe, to be held from the 20 to the 26 of June. The company will exhibit its electronic defence and radar surveillance systems as well as the latest developments in unmanned platforms. In electronic defence, Indra will provide thorough... Read more
5-Jun-2011Source: Heli-Russia
From May 19 to 21, 2011, the 4th International Exhibition of the Helicopter Industry— HeliRussia 2011—was held in compliance with the order of the Russian Federation government No. 1275-p issued on September 2, 2009, at the Crocus Expo Center. The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation on... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) will highlight its industry-leading global security capabilities at the Paris International Air Show, including unmanned aircraft systems, defence electronics and performance-based logistics. The 49th Paris International Air Show will take place at Le Bourget, Paris, from 20-26 June 2011. Northrop Grumman will participate in a series of media briefings during the... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
A new EMS operation is opening in the Danish provinces of Midtjylland / Nordjylland (Central and Northern Jutland), with a Eurocopter EC135 flown by Norway’s Norsk Luftambulanse. This is only the second air ambulance helicopter in Denmark, and the first one operational 24 hours a day. Although Denmark is a small country, its hospital structure... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: DRF Luftrettung
The Berlin station of the air rescue organisation HDM achieved its 10,000th mission on the night of 31 May its 10,000. The control center Lausitz alerted the crew at midnight to a patient who was injured in a riding accident. A 43-year-old was in a barn being kicked repeatedly by a horse on the head... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: CHC
When operating his AS332L Super Puma, a CHC pilot noticed something out of the ordinary. Upon selecting the landing gear down, his cockpit indicator said otherwise. Despite feeling and hearing the landing gear move into place, the indicators still showed one of the gears in the ‘up’ position. This was not the first time such... 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
3-Jun-2011Source: AAMS
The AAMS Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA) is a robust training program on safety management for the air medical and critical care community. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in the science and application of the discipline of safety systems for current and future leaders in emergency medical transport. Participants will garner specific knowledge and... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the Agreement) to acquire OF Air Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. (together, Omniflight). Omniflight provides air medical transport services throughout the United States and provides these services... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Helitech
Now in its 25th year, Helitech 2011 will be taking place at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford on 27-29 September. More details on registration at http://www.helitechevents.com... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Helicopter Museum
Following interest expressed by Cockpiteers in a new Cockpitfest event in the South of England, The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare has offered to provide a venue for the weekend of 10th-11th September 2011. Coinciding with one of the museum’s regular Open Cockpit Days, the new Cockpitfest will offer both indoor and outdoor space for both... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Daily Local
Brandywine Hospital spokeswoman Patti Jackson-Gehris said in a statement Thursday afternoon that the helicopter service is no longer needed due to a new flight service in the region and due to the county’s new trauma center at Paoli Hospital, which opened last year.... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: Lobo Leasing
Perella Weinberg Partners today announced that certain funds within Perella Weinberg Partners’ Asset Based Value strategy have teamed with helicopter industry veterans Howard Wolf, Bill Wolf, Bruce Mauldin and John Contas to form Lobo Leasing, LLC, a joint venture to acquire helicopter and helicopter-related assets for lease to operators. Lobo Leasing will serve as a... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: AEM
AEM Corp., in cooperation with Cobham Aerospace Communications, is now offering even more NAT products due to the License Agreement the two companies signed in December 2010 which they continue to build upon. “Ongoing communications with our customers continues to reveal there is demand for a variety of the unique legacy NAT products,†says Dave... Read more
3-Jun-2011Source: FAA
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced today that the FAA will begin to impose civil penalties against people who point a laser into the cockpit of an aircraft. “Our top priority is protecting the safety of the traveling public. We will not hesitate to take tough action... Read more
3-Jun-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
3-Jun-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
3-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
400+ employees at Sikorsky’s Military Completions Center in Horseheads were told thjis week of big cuts in its workforce. This is apparently primarily due to “flattening military aircraft orders”. The company is offering to relocate some workers to another commercial helicopter operations site in Pennsylvania. The company released the following statement – “”The Sikorsky Military... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (“Canadian Helicopters”) (TSX: CHL.A, CHL.B) will release its first quarter results ending March 31, 2011, on Thursday June 9, 2011, after market close. The Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. conference call will take place Friday June 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to review the financial results. To participate in this conference call, please dial one of... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
ADAC, the German-based rescue organisation, has announced that it’s “Christoph Europa 1” base achieved its 50,000th mission on 18th May. Based at Aachen-Merzbrück airfield, the helicopter was on its 725th Use this year after being called to an emergency to Baesweiler. These impressive figures reflect a high daily operating frequency, which averaged five missions per... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HAI
I am sure most of you are familiar with the various accident reduction efforts within the industry – be they Helicopter Association International, FAA, the International Helicopter Safety Team, Tour Operators Program of Safety, Airborne Law Enforcement Association or the European Helicopter Safety Team. The basic premise of these efforts is to reduce the number... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: EADS North America
The 2011 Joint Service Open House showcased a plethora of military aircraft with aerial performances and static displays during the airshow here May 20 through May 22. The C-130 Hercules, F/A-18 Hornet, and the newer Coast Guard operated AC-144 Casa were among some of these aircraft. These fixed-wing aircraft support the Armed Forces in carrying... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: Wales Online
The crew of the Wales Air Ambulance who plucked a badly-inured climber to safety has been nominated for a UK award. Paramedic Aneurin Heath, one of the crew onboard the Swansea-based helicopter, braved pounding waves and an incoming tide to rescue the patient.... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Government of Australia’s New South Wales state has announced that a new Au$40 million helicopter testing facility will be built at Nowra, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. Deputy premier Andrew Stoner and South Coast MP Shelley Hancock announced on Thursday that Nowra would be the site for the new facility, the first... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HAI
Planning has begun for HELI-EXPO 2012. Below are some dates to keep in mind for the next month: June 8, 2011 – Housing will open at 1:00 pm EST. Again this year, Connections Housing is the official HELI-EXPO 2012 housing coordinator. Watch for more details in future e-blasts and on our website at www.rotor.com/heliexpo. July 1,... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: Coin News
Legislation has been proposed in the United States House of Representatives that would authorize the United States Mint to strike up to 100,000 $10 gold coins in 2015 honoring the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Marine Corps Aviation.... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International President Matt Zuccaro conveys the support of HAI and its members for recent FAA action to impose civil penalties upon individuals who point lasers at aircraft cockpits. “The helicopter industry is most susceptible to this safety hazard due to the lower altitude mission profiles we fly in both urban and rural locals. We are... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
REGA, the Swiss Air Ambulance operator, has broken ground on a new base for Ticino, the southernmost canton in the mountaineous land-locked country. Located at Locarno airport, the new facility is expected to be operational in June 2012. EMS cover began in Ticino in 1980 with a small hangar, an Alouette III and two pilots.... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Doha-based Gulf Helicopters has commissioned its new AgustaWestland AW139 full motion flight simulator. The simulator incorporates the latest technical advancements in flight simulation, and “state of the art†graphic displays, was officially certified by the UK’s CAA last week initially as a Full Flight simulator (FFS) as per JAR-FSTD H to Level B. Gulf Helicopters... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) want to say a huge thank you to all their supporters who have helped them raise a massive £1million through their recycling scheme over the last 5 years. The life-saving Charity has been operating their successful recycling campaign since 2005, which is managed by their recycling partners Bag It Up... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: iSikkim
On 10th May the inspecting team from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) office carried out the inspection of helicopter and the heliport and till date no report on the resuming of heli service has been confirmed.... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: InfoNews
Over The Top have received safety award honours from HAI, annually since joining in 1999, this 2010 award being the twelfth year that Over The Top have been awarded this prestigious award. The only New Zealand Company to do so.... Read more
1-Jun-2011
Boustead Projects has clinched a S$23 million contract to design and build a hangar facility for the maintenance, repair and over haul of helicopters and aircrafts for Bell Helicopter Asia. 23 Million Singapore Dollars currently translates at US$18.64M... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: YLE
The Social Affairs and Health ministry in Finland claims that insufficient information has been provided by Medi-Heli on how the grant was spent, and are thus seeking it be returned.... Read more
1-Jun-2011
22S Squadron, based at Lanvéoc Poulmic, recently celebrated 22 S 150,000 flight hours on their Alouette III helicopters. More than 200 pilots, crew and engineers were on hand to participate in the event. [French Navy photo]... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: Repubblica
In the home city of helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland, the police responsible for the local transport system “Green Line” are tracking copper thieves using a small unmanned helicopter... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: Toronto Sun
An electrical problem caused a Quebecor news helicopter to lose power and crash near a Montreal movie studio in December 2009, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has found. TSB investigators said the circuit breaker that feeds the clutch system was activated during the flight, interrupting the power supply. See also HeliHub.com page for this... Read more
1-Jun-2011Source: On Course Solutions
On Course Solutions, Inc., a leading aviation consulting company, announced that the company has been selected by Cobham to provide customer pilot training for Cobham’s HeliSAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. Jim Shirey, president and founder of On Course Solutions, remarked, “I have no doubt that the significant stability enhancement provided by the HeliSAS system will... Read more
31-May-2011Source: Globe and Mail
Eurocopter president Guy Joannes said Tuesday that his company is looking to expand in the market for police helicopters, following on its success with landing earlier contracts with forces such as the Ontario Provincial Police and RCMP. Photo EC120 of York Provincial Police... Read more
31-May-2011Source: EADS North America
EADS North America has appointed Michael Cosentino to be Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy and Development. He will be responsible for overseeing the company’s future strategy for growth, as well as leading the mergers, acquisitions, and business development functions at EADS North America. “We are pleased to have Mike Cosentino lead our strategy... Read more
31-May-2011Source: Flightglobal
AgustaWestland subsidiary PZL Swidnik will deliver four W-3A Sokol transport helicopters to the Philippines by November this year, with another four in the second quarter of 2012. The air force is also contemplating major avionics upgrades to its MD 520 light attack helicopters.... Read more
31-May-2011Source: Today's Zaman
A police helicopter that crashed into the waters of the Bosporus Strait last week might have been sabotaged, with the surviving pilot saying the engine and rotor of the aircraft experienced unusual vibration, which investigators say might have been caused by electromagnetic waves.... Read more
31-May-2011Source: Southland Times
David Maxwell Kershaw, 57, managing director, of Frankton, was remanded without plea when he appeared before Judge Dominic Flatley in the Queenstown District Court yesterday. The charges relate to Kershaw’s previous directorship of Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters.... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Royal Navy
The award-winning Black Cats – the Royal Navy’s official helicopter display team – have been given the go-ahead for the 2011 air show season. The display contains two helicopters flying close, fast passes, dramatic synchronised manoeuvres and close-formation in rearwards flight. Since announcing the 2011 display programme in March, the Black Cats have been busy... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Globe and Mail
The Canadian government vowed in 2004 to slap penalties of $3-million a month – up to a total of $36-million – for delays in the delivery of the aircraft that will replace the aging Sea Kings. At the time, the goal was to get the first Cyclone CH-148 in 2008.... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,an independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation,is exhibiting at CANSEC 2011 on June 1st and 2nd in Ottawa, Ontario (Booth # 2522). Vector has a well-established history of providing industry leading aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul... 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: HeliHub.com
St. Luke’s Health System’s bases at Twin Falls and Meridian are expected to upgrade their helicopters to Bell 429s in the near future. Like their current 430s, these will be leased from Boise-based Idaho Helicopters, and will half the lift-off time offered by the current machines to just four minutes. An exact date is not... Read more
30-May-2011Source: UK MoD
The British Army’s Apache attack helicopter has clocked up a landmark 100,000 flying hours, a third of which have been flown on operations in Afghanistan. The achievement – equivalent to a single helicopter staying aloft for 11-and-a-half years – has occurred as the Apache has become a vital battlefield tool in Afghanistan. As well as... 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
30-May-2011
The Bo105 was handed over on May 26th following an MOU between and the provincial government of Bali and Basarnas (the National Search and Rescue Agency – local name “Badan SAR Nasional”)... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Pawan Hans
An official team of Pawan Hans is scheduled to arrive at Imphal on May 28 to study feasibility report over the proposal of introducing Helicopter service in Manipur as well as to take stock of the passenger amenity facilities being developed. According to an official source in the Transport Department, the official team of Pawan... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Turbomeca
The Military Police of São Paulo year agreement Signed With Turbomeca (Safran group) For the retrofit of at least single-engine helicopters, over a Period of Two Years. They Will convert Their B AS350 helicopters, powered With Arriel 1B engines, Into AS350 B2 helicopters, powered With Arriel 1D1 engine. “We Are Proud Of The confidence thats... Read more
30-May-2011Source: Air Orlando Aviation
A new majority owner and financial restructuring will keep Air Orlando Aviation in business and positioned to grow. “This company is part of Orlando’s aviation history†said John Painter, the previous majority owner and company founder. “We have a great team and now we can focus on the future.†The company’s majority interests were purchased... Read more
30-May-2011Source: CALSTAR
The BO105LS helicopter at the CALSTAR base in South Lake Tahoe has been installed with a $230,000 Super Lifter Kit, giving it enhanced aerodynamic performance, more speed, more efficiency and less vibration while in flight. For the few pilots who have had the opportunity to fly it, the BO105LS helicopter at the CALSTAR base in... Read more
30-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
27 years after being launched, the “Christopherus 2” of the ÖAMTC air ambulance in AUstria launched its 25,000th mission. Based at Krems, the EC135 was flown by Gerhard Trötzmüller with doctor Robert Mosser and flight paramedic Armin Schwanzer to transport a 52 year old patient with severe head injuries in the Regional Hospital of St.... Read more
29-May-2011Source: Wake Forest AirCare
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – May 27, 2011 – Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centerbegan using its newest helicopter, AirCare 2, during the month that commemorates the establishment of the air ambulance service 25 years ago. AirCare 2 is based at the Elkin Municipal Airport to provide fast transport to calls from northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia.... Read more
29-May-2011Source: UK MoD
Helicopters from 849 Naval Air Squadron have been taking part in a major maritime exercise this week with the United States aircraft carrier USS George H W Bush off the west coast of Cornwall. The exercise, codenamed Saxon Warrior, is an important part of the co-operation between the UK and the US militaries, and has... Read more
29-May-2011Source: Vegas Inc
Jeremy Johnson, of St. George, Utah, and scores of associated companies and individuals were sued by the Federal Trade Commission in Las Vegas last year in what the FTC called a nationwide scheme that operated online for years and that cost consumers $275 million. [file photo]... Read more
29-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
P Soundara Rajan, managing director of HAL’s helicopter complex, told an Indian newspaper that the company is looking elsewhere for a helicopter engine partner after Turbomeca asked for a higher fee to fit the jointly developed Shakti engine inot the new LUH helicopter. The LUH helicopter, which will be available in both civil and miltiary... Read more
29-May-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
What follows is the official Eurocopter Canada press release. HeliHub.com first broke this story on 4th February, almost four months ago, see here. In an official ceremony held at the Ontario Provincial Police Headquarters, Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) officially transferred two new generation twin-engine EC135 helicopters to the Ontario Provincial Police. “The multi-role EC135 is... Read more
29-May-2011Source: Del Marva Now
The Maryland State Police helicopter typically stationed in Salisbury will be relocated to the Ocean City Airport for weekends during the summer. Police say the switch means they can respond more quickly to medical crises in the tourist-packed resort.... Read more
29-May-2011
KCRA hired Shively in 1972 as a producer, but he began flying the traffic plane for its radio station two months after he arrived. Shively had received his license “on a lark,” and the station needed a new pilot. In 1979, KCRA bought the first news helicopter in Northern California, calling it LiveCopter 3... Read more
29-May-2011Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility has announced the availability of Guardian Flight Plans (GFPs). GFPs are bundles of airtime and data services including Automated Flight Following (AFF), data communications and “back-office†applications (mapping, exceedances, data management, etc.) as a way for operators to easily manage their monthly costs. These bundles come in a variety of combinations at fixed... Read more
29-May-2011Source: CMC Electronics
Mr. Claude Chidiac will join Esterline CMC Electronics on June 15, 2011, in the position of vice-president, customer support and strategic development. Most recently, Mr. Chidiac was vice-president, business development, business aviation, at StandardAero, based in Arizona. Previously, he was managing director of Grob Aerospace USA. Mr. Chidiac has held various positions of ever increasing... Read more
29-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
During the latest AgustaWestland Board of Directors meeting Bruno Spagnolini has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company being previously Chief Operating Officer of AgustaWestland since 2007 and Chief Executive Officer of Agusta S.p.A. since 2004. The Board of Directors has also appointed Giorgio Brazzelli as the new AgustaWestland Chairman, formerly... Read more
29-May-2011Source: MedEvac Foundation International
MedEvac Foundation International has bestowed its 3rd annual Medical Transport Leadership Institute Scholarship to Mr. Christopher Hall, BS, FP-C, NREMT-P of PHI Air Medical Services. The 2-year scholarship is awarded based on active involvement, industry achievement level and commitment to critical care transport services, and is made possible through a generous donation from Metro Aviation,... Read more
29-May-2011Source: Breeze-Eastern
-Breeze-Eastern Corporation (Amex: BZC) will announce its Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter and year-end financial results for the period ended March 31, 2011 on June 3, 2011. In conjunction with the release, the Company will conduct its teleconference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, June 3, 2011 to discuss the company’s financial results for its Fourth... Read more
29-May-2011
The 80,000-square-foot building will be built on county property on Tooley Road, just north of M-59 in Howell Township. The 13-acre site, the former Hubbel farm, has access to the Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport.... Read more
29-May-2011Source: Calgary Herald
The STARS pilot testified that he couldn’t communicate with a fire department boat on the water below, but relayed information to Sutherland-Byers, who was on shore, who then passed on the information.... Read more
29-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Boeing has sent 60-day layoff notices to 21 workers at its plant in Irvine, a spokesman confirmed last Thursday. These are the first of up to 160 jobs moving to Mesa, Arizona this year as the facilty closes in Irvine. The company announced in August 2010 that they would be making this move due to... Read more
27-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Following FAA type certification for the Robinson R66 in October 2010, it was initially thought that EASA certification would follow in the May/June 2011 timeframe. With the end of May upon us, HeliHub.com has been speaking with Robinson Helicopter Co and others to get the latest update. As a result, we are able to report... Read more
27-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Spains’s National Police have aborted the sale of a number of helicopters and fighter parts to Iran and Venezuela. A total of eight arrests have been made in relation to this deal, five Spanish businessmen and three Iranian nationals who had traveled to Spain to formalise the deal. Export of this type of equipment to... Read more
