25-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that INAER, the leading European helicopter services provider, has signed contracts for two EMS-configured GrandNew light twin helicopters and four GrandNew light twin and one AW139 medium twin helicopters for offshore transport. These contracts mark the entrance of the GrandNew into the European EMS and offshore transport... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Star Advertiser
Metal fatigue probably caused a left rear landing skid strut to collapse on a helicopter operated by K&S Helicopters Inc. at the Turtle Bay Resort Heliport in 2009, according to a National Transportation Safety Board investigation. HeliHub.com accident report page at 20-Nov-09 N551CR MD Helicopters MD369E Oahu, US-Hawaii... Read more
24-May-2011Source: BBC
Pakistan has returned the wreckage of a US helicopter destroyed during the raid that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, the Pentagon has said.  ... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Uniflight
Grand Prairie, Texas, Uniflight has announced the recent appointment of Mr. David R. “Dave†Horton to the position of General Manager for the company’s Grand Prairie, Texas operations.  Horton will oversee daily operations as well as strategic planning and implementation as an integral part of the ongoing growth and diversification at Uniflight.  The company is also undergoing a transition to... Read more
24-May-2011Source: MBDA
Three firings, three hits! This is the impressive score of the test firing exercise conducted with the PARS 3 LR guided antitank missile system. For the first time, the test firings with warheads were carried out using a Tiger support helicopter of the German Army. All guided missiles hit their targets at the optimum point... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Thunder Bay Daily
A former Thunder Bay filmmaker seriously injured in a Pennsylvania helicopter crash has died. Greg Jacobsen, 33, passed away on the weekend after spending more than three weeks in intensive care in an Allentown, Pa. hospital following the April 30 accident.  HeliHub.com page for this accident is here. [File photo]... Read more
24-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Van Horn Aviation, the manufacturer of helicopter rotor blades, is expanding its presence in Tempe (Arizona) with the purchase of a new facility four times the size of its existing location. The move from a leased unit near Rural and Broadway roads is to a 23,000 sq.ft unit it is purchasing near Elliott Road and... Read more
24-May-2011
Situation reports covering the two-month mission show that at times, up to three of the six Griffons were unserviceable because of breakdowns, a lack of parts and inspections.   Another military post-operation report said the Griffons’ supply and movements system “for deployed operations is broken and needs to be fixed.”... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Eurocopter
This is Eurocopter’s formal press release. HeliHub.com ran this story on 16th May… see Temsco AS350B3 rescue at 19,500 feet ties McKinley record The AStar family of helicopters has become the platform of choice for a variety of missions throughout the world. From law enforcement to utility and from tour to air medical and Search... Read more
24-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
A fatal Turkish police SA318C Alouette II crash on Friday has raised a number of questions. The National Police Department Aviation Unit has launched an investigation into the crash, which occurred during a flight to examine Ä°stanbul’s city MOBESE security cameras, which are installed in many streets across the city. The four people killed in... Read more
24-May-2011Source: NTSB
WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)will hold a public Board meeting on Tuesday, May, 24, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), in the NTSB Board Room and Conference Center at 429 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W. (Please note the changes to the Board Room directions). There are two agenda items: 1.   On August 9, 2010, a... Read more
24-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Last Saturday Midlands Air Ambulance held its 20th anniversary ball at the Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium, with one of their Eurocopter EC135s on hand to anchor the event. About 250 guests, including people who have been airlifted, attended. The service, which operates three EC135s from bases at Cosford, Strensham and Tatenhill, needs to raise £6m... Read more
24-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
As a number of airlines including British Airways, Flybe and Loganair cancel flights, North Sea helicopter operators appear to be following suit. Bond Offshore Helicopters has already cancelled return flights for BP from Aberdeen to both “Well Enhancer” and “Island Constructor”, as well as another return flight for ConocoPhilips from Aberdeen to jackup rig “Ensco... Read more
24-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that HeliClub of Russia has been appointed AgustaWestland Service Centre in the region of Moscow for the AW139 medium twin commercial helicopter. A fast growing player in the civil helicopter in Russia, HeliClub also offers high level on demand passenger transport services. Strategically based in Novorizhskoye shosse,... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Louisiana Record
A former employee of ERA Helicopters claims she was fired after reporting that male co-workers subjected her to a hostile work environment through sexually suggestive comments and inappropriate touching.... Read more
23-May-2011Source: UTair
The company officially concluded its audit of the Eurocopter training center for personnel (LAC), OAO UTair »(UTair Aviation), affirming the right of center to train pilots and mechanics in Russian program Eurocopter. Executive vice president of technical support and maintenance of Eurocopter Group Sharplz Derek (Derek Sharples) on May 19 awarded General Director of UTair... Read more
23-May-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
The AS350 B2 will join Innukopteres’ current Eurocopter fleet of 2 AS350 B2’s that were acquired in January and March 2009. Innukopteres’ fleet will be flown for Hydro-Québec projects, the mining industry, tourism and wildlife services. Innukopteres’ experienced and dedicated team of professionals, focus on safety and acquisition of its 3rd AS350 B2 will ensure... Read more
23-May-2011Source: UTair
May 19 in Moscow at the exhibition HeliRussia 2011 an agreement was signed between OAO UTair »(UTair Aviation) and JSC” Helicopters of Russia “on the production and delivery of ten Mi-34S1. Start delivery expected in 2012. According to the preliminary agreement between UTair and Helicopters of Russia ‘, possibly increasing the number of purchased Mi-34S1... Read more
23-May-2011Source: Daily Star
The government is going to purchase two choppers at a cost of Tk 90 crore (US$12.2M) to equip Rapid Action Battalion better for carrying out anti-crime operations through the air... Read more
23-May-2011Source: Imperial Beach Patch
Imperial Beach residents met with U.S. Navy representatives, meeting first at a community center before moving to the corner of Iris Avenue and Fifth Street.  The meeting was held to discuss helicopter noise and its impact on neighborhoods adjacent to the Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach.... Read more
23-May-2011Source: Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey’s first active laser-guided missile, the “Cirit,†has been receiving attention from other countries as well, Turkish executives have told the Anatolia news agency.... Read more
23-May-2011Source: Verde Independent
Guardian Air celebrated its 10 years in the Verde Valley with tours of the aircraft and refreshments at the helicopter landing pad, just outside the hospital’s emergency room.... Read more
23-May-2011Source: FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:Â FLIR) today announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with William J. Parrish and E. Timothy Fitzgibbons (“Plaintiffs”) to settle claims filed in 2008 arising out of FLIR’s acquisition of Indigo Systems Corporation in 2004, Plaintiffs’ ensuing employment with FLIR, and litigation between the parties filed by FLIR in 2006.... Read more
22-May-2011Source: Aero Vodochody
If you decide to visit Paris Air Show, we will be looking forward to seeing you at hall 6, stand C30. AERO Vodochody will traditionally be exhibiting at the Paris Air Show 2011, Le Bourget, officially called Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace, Paris-Le Bourget, 49. International aviation trade fair from 20 to 26 June... Read more
20-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Initial reports from India on the Pawan Hans AS350B3 crash on 30th April are pointing to the aircraft being only VFR equipped and thus unable to handle IMC conditions. However, weather conditions were reportedly not conducive to VFR operations in the accident which claimed the lives of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and four... Read more
20-May-2011Source: Air Methods
The single helicopter based at Hagerstown flew 442 calls in the past year. The Air Methods staff of four pilots, one mechanic and eight crew members will transfer to Franklin County Regional Airport in Greene Township. No date has been set for the transition to occur, although “midsummer” seems likely... Read more
20-May-2011Source: US Marine Corps
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan – The Vipers of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 are scheduled to transfer their responsibility of providing close air support in Regional Command Southwest to HMLA-267, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, May 19. Following their seven-month deployment in southwestern Afghanistan, the Marines of HMLA-169 are scheduled to return home to Marine Corps... Read more
20-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Exclases Holdings Ltd. has signed a contract for two AW139 medium twin helicopters.Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are happy to sign this latest contract which represents a further rapid expansion of the AW139’s presence in the Russian commercial helicopter market.... Read more
20-May-2011Source: TrueNorth Avionics
Flexible TrueNorth communications system brings worldwide voice, BlackBerry data, Wi-Fi and cockpit intercom capability to AW139 operators TrueNorth Avionics, the fast-growing developer of executive airborne telecom solutions, has announced that its advanced Simphone OpenCabin airborne telecom system has received FAA approval for use on the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter series. Incorporating such capabilities as worldwide Iridium... Read more
20-May-2011Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian rotorcraft-building holding Russian Helicopters that makes part of United Industrial Corporation OBORONPROM and leasing company VEB-leasing concluded an agreement on strategic partnership at the aviation market of Latin America, where the interest to Russian-made commercial helicopters is forecasted to grow. The signed document envisages the provision of leasing services to the Latin American companies... Read more
20-May-2011Source: Turbomeca
During the Heli Russia Air Show, Russian Helicopters, JSC has formally placed on Turbomeca (Safran group) the first order for the delivery of 40 serial Ardiden 3G engines for the Ka-62. This first lot of 40 engines will be delivered to Russian Helicopters over a period of two years. Such order materializes the first step... Read more
19-May-2011Source: Moscow-Pullman Daily News
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Forest Service over plans to use a helicopter to drive bison from Montana into Yellowstone National Park.... Read more
19-May-2011Source: Goodrich
Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Russian Helicopters, JSC to provide the main rotor actuator and hydraulic power supply for its upgraded Mi-34C1 light helicopter. The agreement includes research and development, original equipment supply and aftermarket support for both units. Prototypes for flight tests have already been produced by Goodrich’s Actuation Systems business... Read more
19-May-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered three VVIP S-92® helicopters to the Royal Thai Air Force, introducing the first high-end LifePort medical system into an S-92 aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Sikorsky helicopters have been in use by Thailand military forces since 1996 including those being flown by the Royal Thai... Read more
19-May-2011Source: Canadian Dept National Defence
Shearwater, N.S. – The first interim maritime helicopter, the CH-148 Cyclone, arrived at 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, last week to support training of Canadian Forces (CF) aircrew and technicians for the Maritime Helicopter Project. “The arrival of this helicopter in Shearwater demonstrates progress with this project and brings us one step closer towards the... Read more
19-May-2011
Peter Adderton has asked Costa Mesa City Council to give him a little time to put a deal together to provide helicopter service through a private company. He asked the Council to give him a little time to put a deal together to provide helicopter service through a private company.... Read more
19-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Burbank Group of Australia has placed an order for one AW109 Power light twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions. The contract also includes an option for one GrandNew light twin helicopter. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business unit, AgustaWestland... Read more
19-May-2011Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at the 4th Annual Russian International Helicopter Industry Exhibition in Moscow from Thurs. 19 to Sat. 21 May. Stop by and visit with HAI Executive Vice President Edward DiCampli, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose, and HAI Public Relations Assistant David Riddy at booth 7F2.... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Sikorsky
Included for completeness – HeliHub.com ran this story back on 15th April 2011 – see Sweden buys 15 Black Hawks Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that the U.S. Government has agreed to sell 15 Sikorsky UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (or FMV, which is the Swedish acronym) for operation by... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Connecticut Post
Sikorsky Aircraft unit has been cited by Pentagon inspectors for a safety part defect, after two failures in four months on new Army and Navy H-60 Black Hawk helicopters, according to officials.  The failures occurred during acceptance testing before delivery, according to the DCMA... Read more
18-May-2011Source: OilVoice
Offshore helicopter services provider CHC Helicopter will share its experience of operating in the challenging North Sea oil and gas environment at a global rescue services conference in the Netherlands later this month.... Read more
18-May-2011Source: San Francisco Chronicle
The indictment alleges that Willy De Greef, 70, and Frederic Roland Nicolas Depelchin, 39, sent the parts to unidentified customers through their companies, Meca Airways Ltd. and Meca Overseas Airways Ltd, which were also named as defendants.... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Digital Avionics Suite technology was recently used for the first time in the successful flight of a UH-1N helicopter that serves as an avionics test bed for future rotary wing hardware and software developments. The Test Bed for Rapid Warfighter Response and Experimentation, known as “T-Rex,” is operated by the U.S.... Read more
18-May-2011Source: US Marine Corps
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan –Canadian and U.S. forces safely recovered a downed Canadian Forces CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 17. Utilizing a trio CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, with assistance from 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s helicopter support team, the... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Royal Navy
British Army Apaches have fired Hellfire missiles for the first time whilst flying from a Royal Navy warship. A significant milestone in proving the capability of Apache to operate and strike from the sea, 30mm cannon and Hellfire missiles were successfully fired against seaborne targets in a long-planned exercise near Gibraltar. In total, 550 rounds... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Manawatu Standard
The Royal New Zealand Air Force unveiled its new A109 Light Utility Helicopters and opened the new hangar where they will be housed during a ceremony at Air Force Base Ohakea on Friday.... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Jerry Trimble Helicopters
Jerry Trimble Helicopters is pleased to announce the First Annual Touchdown Auto Rotation Competition being held at the McMinnville Airport on Sunday, June 26. The event corresponds to the Lions Club Fly-in/Drive-in pancake breakfast. The competition will be broken down into 2 categories: straight-in autos or 180° autos. Pilots will have the choice to enter... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Oil & Gas UK
Oil & Gas UK is to host a one-day seminar with the aim of bringing together leading figures in the oil and gas and aviation industries to discuss offshore helicopter safety. The event, which is sponsored by Aker Solutions, is the sixth annual Aviation Seminar organised by Oil & Gas UK and will feature a... Read more
18-May-2011
The training flights by Sonoma Helicopter have prompted threats of a lawsuit from a group of residents demanding that Healdsburg City Hall halt the flights at the small, city-owned airport off rural Lytton Springs Road. Somona’s website indicate they operate R22 and R44 helicopters. File photo... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Rockwell Collins
Operators of aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line 21TM avionics will soon be able to realize the operational benefits of synthetic vision. The upgrade, available in 2012, will be offered for forward fit and aftermarket installations of Pro Line 21. The announcement was made at the 11th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition... Read more
18-May-2011Source: AOPA
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, people around the world will celebrate the second annual International Learn to Fly Day. As part of the worldwide effort, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in conjunction with other aviation businesses located at Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Md., will host a daylong event designed to introduce the... Read more
18-May-2011Source: AAMS
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is pleased to announce the launch of MedEvac Hour, a public awareness effort to educate the populace on the unique and crucial role that MedEvac transport plays within the larger EMS system. MedEvac crews work daily to safely and efficiently serve the most critically ill and injured patients... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, the helicopter industry holding and a part of UIC Oboronprom, has delivered the new Ka-32A11BC rescue helicopter equipped with a medical module to Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Management and Natural Disasters Response (EMERCOM of Russia). The helicopter was delivered under the contract concluded with EMERCOM in 2009 for... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Ryan Aerospace
Ryan Aerospace has been listed as a finalist in the 8th Annual Zenith Awards with winners announced at a gala event in Sydney Australia next month. Managing Director of Ryan Aerospace (Australia), Chris Ryan said he was delighted to receive news which comes straight after being named as a finalist in two categories of the... Read more
17-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Genel Havacilik A.S. of Turkey has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin helicopter. The aircraft will be used to perform VIP transport missions and it is expected to be delivered in June 2011. The contract marks the entrance of the GrandNew model into the... Read more
17-May-2011Source: On Course Solutions
Boise, IDAHO -Â Company president, Jim Shirey, announced the launch of On Course Solutions, Inc. This new aviation consulting company is comprised of a network of proven aviation industry veterans who can provide aviation manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and aircraft operators with ready resources for winning new customers, building business with existing customers, and optimizing operational efficiency.... Read more
17-May-2011Source: South Dakota National Guard
CRAZY HORSE, S.D. – Soldiers of the South Dakota Army National Guard as well as members of the Lakota Nation gathered to welcome one of their very own. It was a day of celebration, blessings and unveiling for those who came together to observe and participate in the day’s events. With the stage set to... Read more
17-May-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter – which features an easily transformable interior and is tailored for high-end corporate, executive and private operations – made its world debut at the 2011 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. The first rotary-wing aircraft is being displayed prior to delivery for a European customer. “Only one... Read more
17-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
We have noticed that a total of seven helicopters on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register have last week had a change of address to a finance company. The seven are:- * Bell 206 – G-CBYX, G-TTMB * Bell 206L – G-MAAX, G-OHHI, G-OLDN * Eurocopter AS355F – G-BSYI, G-ICSG All seven continue to be... Read more
17-May-2011Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at EBACE 2011 (European Business Aviation Conference & Exposition) in Geneva, Switzerland from Tues. May 17 to Thurs. May 19. Stop by and visit with HAI President Matt Zuccaro and HAI Manager of Advertising & Sales, Lisa Henderson.... Read more
17-May-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
17-May-2011Source: Turbomeca
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certified the Arriel 2D Turbomeca (Safran group) whose take-off power of 950 shp. The Arriel 2D single-engine helicopter will power the Eurocopter AS350 B3e. The commissioning of the first engine is expected in the second half of 2011. Low operating costs The Arriel 2D offers the benefits of new technologies... Read more
17-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that AgustaWestland North America, Inc. was awarded a $37.8 million contract with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales to the Egyptian Air Force. “AgustaWestland is proud to partner with the U.S. Army and our allies to provide the most... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator has delivered on the promise of pushing the frontiers in rotary-wing aviation by surpassing its original speed target of 220 kts. demonstrating the compound aircraft’s performance, capabilities and maturity. The X3’s speed milestone was reached on May 12 during stable, level flight – with the hybrid demonstrator maintaining a true... Read more
16-May-2011Source: CAE
CAE today announced on the eve of the European Business Aviation Convention and Exposition (EBACE) that it will double the number of locations in its global business aviation training network from four to eight over the next 24 months. This will provide CAE business aviation customers with conveniently accessible training in every major region of... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Anchorage Daily News
Andy Hermansky flew his Eurocopter AS-350 B3 helicopter to one of the highest-ever rescues in North America on Mount McKinley... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Shadin Avionics
Shadin Avionics, a global leader in aircraft fuel management solutions, announces that EASA has approved an STC for the installation of a Shadin Fuel Management Kit into Bell 206 and 407 model helicopters and an STC for fuel flow transducer installation on Rolls-Royce Corporation 250 series aircraft engines. The Bell 206/407 STCs are the latest... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Zephyr International
Zephyr has delivered its 66th Rescue Hoist Ground Support System powered by electroâ€hydraulics to the Icelandic Coast Guard. The Icelandic Coast Guard operates two Super Pumas with a combination of Goodrich hydraulic hoists and a Breezeâ€Eastern high speed electric hoist and a 300 lbs electric hoist. The Zephyr rescue hoist ground support equipment can service... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Mountain Ridge Helicopters
Mountain Ridge Helicopters is ecstatic to announce they are now a Part 141 Certified Pilot School!  Private, Commercial and Flight Instructor Certification are now available under Part 141!!! Come celebrate this great achievement on May 21st with Mountain Ridge Helicopters as they host National Learn to Fly Day at the Logan/ Cache Airport in Northern Utah. Intro flights... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Airops
Airops Software Limited, a Gama Group company, will be unveiling its latest aviation management software at Europe’s premier business aviation conference EBACE 2011. ProCharter is a completely rewritten version of the aviation management solution which is used worldwide by aircraft charter and management companies to support their commercial, operational and administrational functions. The software which... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Château Hermitage de Combas
Château Hermitage de Combas, a 19th century estate situated between Béziers and Montpellier welcomes guests to the enchanting setting of Languedoc-Roussillon. Since May 2011, Alexandre Rech, the owner, has been able to offer the option of arriving directly at the château by helicopter—a helipad has been set up right in the heart of the estate.... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation, an independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will exhibit at the 11th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), taking place at the Geneva Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland from May 17-19th, 2011 (Booth #579). “2010 was characterized by continued market growth and expansion at Vector,†says John... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Times of India
A helipad alongside Panaji’s Mandovi bridge and five more across the state, including at Colva and Old Goa, are set to launch helicopter tourism in Goa.... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Gazette Mail
Small spaces and high speeds are a normal part of Becky Oakley’s day. The program director for HealthNet’s Charleston and Beckley service areas, Oakley oversees the emergency helicopter service that has transported more than 600,000 people since its start in 1986.... Read more
16-May-2011Source: The Times-Herald
Whatever photographs or memorabilia you have, the The Times-Herald would like to borrow them just long enough to make copies we can publish.... Read more
