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Dart announces EASA approval for MD600N floats

Dart announces EASA approval for MD600N floats

4-May-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their Emergency Float System for MD 600N model helicopters.  FAA approval has been previously received [14 years ago in 1997, notes HeliHub.com editor] The Apical MD 600N Emergency Float System consists of four emergency floats attached to the skid... Read more

MD Helicopters announces new Service Center in Germany

MD Helicopters announces new Service Center in Germany

3-May-2011Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, has announced that ADAC Luftfahrt Technik GmbH, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, has been approved as an Authorized MD Helicopters Service Center.  ADAC is now approved to provide airframe maintenance, component overhaul, and part and accessory sales to the operators of the MD 900 /902... Read more

Was Bin Laden casualty a stealth UH-60?

Was Bin Laden casualty a stealth UH-60?

3-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

As more photos becomeo available of the helicopter casualty in the raid which saw Osama Bin Laden killed, more questions get raised.  From the announcement late in the  Washington evening on Sunday 1st May, we know that four helicopters were used in the raid at Abbottabad in Pakistan, and that one crashed.  As usual, HeliHub.com... Read more

Nevada Army National Guard receive first two of six new Lakotas

Nevada Army National Guard receive first two of six new Lakotas

3-May-2011Source: Reno Gazette Journal

They are based at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Stead.  The two aircraft are configured for medical evacuations and will complement Black Hawk helicopters already available in the state for air ambulance support.... Read more

E-ticketing for helicopter services at Shri Vaishno Devi operational

E-ticketing for helicopter services at Shri Vaishno Devi operational

3-May-2011Source: Times of India

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has operationalized the on-line reservation system for availing helicopter services on Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra Sector.... Read more

Tragedy pair suing Bond Offshore Helicopters for £4 Million

Tragedy pair suing Bond Offshore Helicopters for £4 Million

3-May-2011Source: Press & Journal

The partners of two crewmen killed in the April 2009 North Sea helicopter disaster are taking legal action worth more than £4million.  Captain Paul Burnham, 31, and co-pilot Richard Menzies, 24, died along with 14 oil workers when their Super Puma helicopter crashed off Peterhead on its return from BP’s Miller platform.... Read more

Elbit Systems approved to provide ‘green’ anodize process to Sikorsky

Elbit Systems approved to provide ‘green’ anodize process to Sikorsky

3-May-2011Source: Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., announced that its recently acquired subsidiary, M7 Aerospace LP, has been approved to provide Boric Sulfuric Acid Anodize (MIL-A-8625 Type IC) (BSAA) processing to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and its approved suppliers. BSAA was developed as a more energy-efficient and environmentally sound alternative to... Read more

Sikorsky completes Active Rotor wind tunnel testing

Sikorsky completes Active Rotor wind tunnel testing

2-May-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft, has completed wind tunnel testing of its active rotor system equipped with high authority flaps. The effort is jointly funded by Sikorsky and the U.S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD). Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). “The AATD/Sikorsky Active Rotor... Read more

Marenco taking SKYe SH09 to HeliRussia

Marenco taking SKYe SH09 to HeliRussia

2-May-2011Source: Marenco

For the European Premiere introduction and following the successful participation at the 2011 Heli-Expo, Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. will unveil its brand new concept of helicopter to the Russian & European markets: the light single-turbine SKYe SH09, the next revolution in rotary aviation industry. Between May 19th and May 21st, Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. will be in... Read more

Pawan Hans extends tender date for two new light helicopters

Pawan Hans extends tender date for two new light helicopters

2-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

On Thursday 28th, Pawan Hans issued an amendment to the documents issued in February, putting the closing date of the tender back by three weeks to 18th May.  The tender reference is PHHL/CO/MKT/4817/51 and State owned Indian helicopter operator Pawan Hans has issued a tender document seeking two 2-3 seat helicopters, primarily for training use. ... Read more

Register Update – Austria – April 2011

Register Update – Austria – April 2011

2-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

Seychelles: Zil Air to add R44 Clipper II to fleet

Seychelles: Zil Air to add R44 Clipper II to fleet

2-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Seychelles operator Zil Air has confirmed an order for a Robinson R44 Clipper II, due in service by December 2011.  The new helicopter will enable Zil Air to provide cost effective services for entry level clients, be it couples requiring transfers, business island transfers, or visitors wishing to enjoy scenic flights and excursions.  This will... Read more

V-22 fleet reaches 100,000 hour milestone with Eaton onboard

V-22 fleet reaches 100,000 hour milestone with Eaton onboard

2-May-2011Source: Eaton

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is a key component supplier for the Bell-Boeing-built V-22 Osprey, which recently surpassed 100,000 flying hours during a U.S. Marine Corps combat mission in Afghanistan. Manufactured under a 50-50 strategic alliance between Bell Helicopter and Boeing, the V-22 Osprey is a multirole combat aircraft using tiltrotor technology to combine the... Read more

Bell subsidiary to “exclusively distribute” B429 barrier filter spares

Bell subsidiary to “exclusively distribute” B429 barrier filter spares

2-May-2011Source: Bell

Aeronautical Accessories is pleased to announce that it has exclusive distributor rights on the Bell 429 Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) spares and replacement parts.  Manufactured by Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. the barrier filters are installed on the aircraft at Bell Helicopter’s Mirabel, Quebec commercial assembly facility. The 429 IBF,... Read more

World Helicopters acquires Bond Aviation Group for €300m

World Helicopters acquires Bond Aviation Group for €300m

2-May-2011Source: World Helicopters

Bond Aviation Group becomes an integral part of World Helicopters, together with the Inaer Helicopter Company and Australian Helicopters. Creates the world leader in the emergency helicopter services industry. Creates a leading player in the international oil and gas helicopter services industry. World Helicopters will operate ca. 360 aircrafts (rotary and fixed wing). World Helicopters,... Read more

Register Update – Switzerland – April 2011

Register Update – Switzerland – April 2011

2-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

Uniflight adds EC145 to approvals list

Uniflight adds EC145 to approvals list

2-May-2011Source: Uniflight

Uniflight has recently announced the addition of the EC145 model type aircraft to its extensive list of American Eurocopter Service Center designations.  The company is also authorized to perform maintenance under the service center agreement for the EC120, AS350, AS355, BO105, BK117, and EC135 model type aircraft.  Based in Grand Prairie, Texas with locations in... Read more

Boeing names new President/CEO for unmanned specialists Insitu

Boeing names new President/CEO for unmanned specialists Insitu

2-May-2011Source: Boeing

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and subsidiary Insitu Inc. today named Steve Morrow Insitu president and CEO, effective immediately. Morrow succeeds CEO Steve Sliwa, who retired April 1. “Insitu is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance, low-cost unmanned airborne systems and has a bright future, with many opportunities for growth,”... Read more

Midlands Air Ambulance seeks past patients for 20th anniversary plans

Midlands Air Ambulance seeks past patients for 20th anniversary plans

2-May-2011Source: Midlands Air Ambulance

Were you or someone you know airlifted by the Air Ambulance back in the 1990’s or early 2000’s? If so, we would like to share your story Midlands Air Ambulance wants to trace people we have rescued in the past to help mark our 20th anniversary this year. The Charity was originally founded as Air... Read more

India’s State of Assam says ‘no’ to single-engine helicopters

India’s State of Assam says ‘no’ to single-engine helicopters

2-May-2011Source: Assam Tribune

Assam Government has expressed its reservations on availing services of single-engine choppers for any of its future trips. Spokesperson Rockybul Hussain said that the State Government would now be “very cautious and selective” in chartering aircraft... Read more

Gulf Helicopters to add nine to fleet by 2015

Gulf Helicopters to add nine to fleet by 2015

1-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Gulf Helicopters have announced plans to invest about 500M Qatari Riyals on new aircraft over the next four years – approx US $137.4M in today’s money.  In parent company Gulf International Services’ five-year business plan released this week, they state that nine new helicopters would join their fleet by 2015 and that they expected demand... Read more

Sikorsky awarded $26M contract for two UH-60L Black Hawks for Saudi Arabia

Sikorsky awarded $26M contract for two UH-60L Black Hawks for Saudi Arabia

1-May-2011Source: US DoD

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on April 26 a $26,816,836 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of two UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters for Saudi Arabia under the Foreign Military Sales program.  Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2012.  One bid was... Read more

USCG hosts 4th annual SAR Conference in Baltimore

USCG hosts 4th annual SAR Conference in Baltimore

1-May-2011Source: US Coast Guard

BALTIMORE – The Coast Guard hosted the 2011 Search and Rescue Conference at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore to improve cooperation between search and rescue agencies in the upper Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River, Friday. Approximately 100 members from the Coast Guard, Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland State Police, and supervisors from more than 25... Read more

Dept of Interior and US Forest Service close La Grande Airtanker Base

Dept of Interior and US Forest Service close La Grande Airtanker Base

1-May-2011Source: US Forest Service

The La Grande Airtanker Base is closed due to significant damage to various taxi routes including the apron.  The Airtanker Base shall remain closed to all airtanker operations until repairs are completed. Forest and Regional Fire and Aviation staff consulted with the National Aviation staff prior to closing the Airtanker Base. A portion of the... Read more

India’s State of Meghalaya suspends Pawan Hans

India’s State of Meghalaya suspends Pawan Hans

1-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Media reports are saying that the Indian state of Meghalaya, in the north east of the country, have suspended Pawan Hans helicopter services in the state with immediate effect.  This follows the crash of one of their Mi-17s on 19th April killing 17, and controversy surrounding one of their new AS350B3s which was reported missing... Read more

Australian rejects NH90 concerns, but pencils in further review

Australian rejects NH90 concerns, but pencils in further review

1-May-2011Source: Australian Ministry of Defence

A full diagnostic review of the MRH-90 Multi Role Helicopter Program has now been completed. The review was ordered in February by the Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and the Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare to address delays to the project. It was chaired by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Materiel... Read more

The Helicopter Line accepts New Zealand SAR award

The Helicopter Line accepts New Zealand SAR award

1-May-2011Source: Timaru Herald

Search and rescue operations in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park have been part of the Helicopter Line’s role for more than 30 years.  Lead pilot Tony Delaney accepted the New Zealand SAR certificate of achievement on Thursday at a reception in Wellington marking the achievement.... Read more

FAA announces additional actions as part of ATC review

FAA announces additional actions as part of ATC review

1-May-2011Source: FAA

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt announced additional management changes and other actions today as part of the FAA’s comprehensive review of the air traffic control system. Three veteran FAA managers will be repositioned to assume oversight of critical air traffic roles: Walt Cochran will oversee Terminal Operations, where he will be responsible for all... Read more

Ohio sheriff envisions new regional aviation unit

Ohio sheriff envisions new regional aviation unit

1-May-2011Source: Columbus Dispatch

Marion County Sheriff Tim Baileywill pitch his aviation unit idea to the first of several groups of sheriffs from Ohio’s other 87 counties during May... Read more

Neighbours foil helipad in Australian town of Belrose

Neighbours foil helipad in Australian town of Belrose

1-May-2011Source: Manly Daily

Redisdes of Belrose have been successful in stopping a helipad being built in their quiet suburb.  A Linden Ave resident had sought permission to build a helipad and helicopter hangar on the property for up to seven flights a week.... Read more

Becker Avionics signs Japanese dealer

Becker Avionics signs Japanese dealer

1-May-2011Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics, a leading provider of communication, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications, has announced that it has entered into a dealer agreement with Mainami Kuko Service Co., Ltd., a Japanese trading company, which sells aircraft parts and avionics systems to Japanese Governmental, Airlines and General aviation customers. Markus... Read more

US Army Europe retires the UH-1

US Army Europe retires the UH-1

1-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The US Army has slated the UH-1 for retirement from flying duties at the end of Fiscal 2012, and as that date approaches various bases are bidding farewell to the aircraft that proved so sigificant in the Vietnam war.  In Germany, a ceremony last Wednesday involved four aircraft flying from Hohenfels to Ramstein, where they... Read more

World’s most famous SAR pilot gets married

World’s most famous SAR pilot gets married

29-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Great Britain’s Prince William gets married today to Catherine Middleton in a ceremony which is expected to be watched on TV by one quarter of the world’s population – one and a half billion viewers.  Staggering numbers.  Very few countries come anywhere near to challenging the Brits in the level of pomp and circumstance that... Read more

Estonia considering buying four NH90s

Estonia considering buying four NH90s

29-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

According to Andrei Hvostov writing in the Eesti Ekspress, the Estonian government is reportedly considering a plan to buy four NH90 helicopters from Eurocopter for the defence forces. No further information is available at this time, but HeliHub.com will monitor this story and bring updates as they happen. Jeremy Parkin, HeliHub.com... Read more

World Food Programme organize Helicopter SMS work shop in Dubai

World Food Programme organize Helicopter SMS work shop in Dubai

29-Apr-2011Source: World Food Programme

The rising demand on the Helicopter Sector as being  one of the safest, fastest and most versatile transportation method, improving the safety standards where practical is an urge and responding to that the World Food programme Aviation Safety Unite – Sharjah office and as a continuing effort to improve safety standard is organizing: WFP Helicopter... Read more

India: Helicop Aviation sponsors helicopter pilot training

India: Helicop Aviation sponsors helicopter pilot training

29-Apr-2011Source: Helicop Aviation

Helicop Aviation is conducting an aptitude test for all those aspiring to be Helicopter Pilots on the 6th of May 2011 at Bangalore. Those achieving 95% and above would be sponsored to the pilot training schools in Hawaii or Philippians. Depending on the scores students would be eligible for up to 100% free scholarship. Eligibility... Read more

Sikorsky celebrates 100th MH-60R and 200th MH-60S

Sikorsky celebrates 100th MH-60R and 200th MH-60S

29-Apr-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and the U.S. Navy have celebrated the production of 100 MH-60R and 200 MH-60S SEAHAWK® multi-mission helicopters for the U.S. Navy. “MH-60 helicopters perform an important role protecting the fleet and its sailors, and conducting a host of multi-mission operations,” said Rear Adm. Paul Grosklags,... Read more

Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency orders an AW139

Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency orders an AW139

29-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of Japan has signed a contract for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions. The helicopter is due to be delivered... Read more

Aspen Avionics honored by New Mexico Business Weekly Technology Award

Aspen Avionics honored by New Mexico Business Weekly Technology Award

29-Apr-2011Source: Aspen Avionics

John Uczekaj, Aspen’s President and CEO, and Peter Lyons, Aspen’s co-founder and Vice President of Product Management, are recognized today by New Mexico Business Weekly’s annual Who’s Who in Technology award. The ceremony will pay tribute to 28 honorees selected by a panel of local technology veterans. “At Aspen we work hard to stay on the... Read more

JetNet to launch two new products at EBACE 2011

JetNet to launch two new products at EBACE 2011

29-Apr-2011

JETNET LLC, the market-leading aircraft research and information provider, will feature two major product/service offerings, JETNET iQ and JETNET CRM, at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), May 17-19, 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. 2011 marks JETNET’s 10th consecutive appearance at EBACE, indicative of its recognition of Europe’s significance within the business aviation... Read more

UK: Great North Air Ambulance prepares for third N2 Dauphin

UK: Great North Air Ambulance prepares for third N2 Dauphin

29-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Great North Air Ambulance is to add a third Dauphin to their fleet, a move that has been expected for some time but did not previously have a time frame.  The news comes as their maintenance provider, Multiflight at Leeds, registers an N2 Dauphin in the same sequence of registrations.  Great North currently operates G-NHAA... Read more

NATO Allies and Russia put their trust in Afghan Air Force

NATO Allies and Russia put their trust in Afghan Air Force

28-Apr-2011Source: NATO

Thanks to the NATO-Russia Council (NRC) Helicopter Maintenance Trust Fund, the Afghan Air Force is receiving the tools to operate its helicopter fleet more efficiently. Launched on 2 March 2011, the NRC Trust Fund is managed in accordance with established policy and under the overall supervision of the NRC Preparatory Committee, with Germany acting as... Read more

Weststar signs offshore contracts worth US $1.4 Billion

Weststar signs offshore contracts worth US $1.4 Billion

28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

In Malaysia, Weststar Aviation Services has signed contracts with five major oil and gas industry organisations to provide them with helicopter support for the next 10 years.  The deals are worth an estimated RM4.2 billion (US $1.4 billion) Group MD Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim said the company will fly for Petronas Carigali, ExxonMobil... Read more

US Army preapres for UH-72 deliveries with new mission equipment package

US Army preapres for UH-72 deliveries with new mission equipment package

28-Apr-2011Source: US Army

The Army National Guard is preparing to receive the first light utility helicopter equipped with a new, state-of-the-art mission equipment package. The new mission equipment package, or MEP, aboard the UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter includes an electro-optical/infrared sensor, enhanced cockpit screens, high power illuminator system, analog-digital data downlink capability and GPS-enhanced moving map displays.... Read more

No rent or lease, DGCA gives 30 acres free to Pawan Hans

No rent or lease, DGCA gives 30 acres free to Pawan Hans

28-Apr-2011Source: Indian Express

Local controversy surrounds the transfer of 30 acres of land between two organisations owned by the Indian Government.  Pawan Hans plans a heliport and maintenance base on the site.... Read more

Man who fired at sheriff’s helicopter gets 12½ years in prison

Man who fired at sheriff’s helicopter gets 12½ years in prison

28-Apr-2011Source: Orlando Sentinel

Jason Dennis McGuire, 27, was convicted on charges of attempted destruction of an aircraft, possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony, and for using a firearm during a violent crime.... Read more

Pro Star Aviation announces WAAS LP/LPV Monitor for S76

Pro Star Aviation announces WAAS LP/LPV Monitor for S76

28-Apr-2011Source: Pro Star Aviation

Pro Star Aviation announced receiving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amendment approval to its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) number SR00287BO, adding the Multi-Mission Management System (MMMS) version of the UNS-1Fw and UNS-1Lw Navigation Computer Units (NCU) allowing S-76A models equipped with a Honeywell SPZ7000 Digital FCS to fly single pilot IFR and approaches up to a... Read more

FAA knew controllers nap, ignored fatigue issue

FAA knew controllers nap, ignored fatigue issue

28-Apr-2011Source: CNN

“The Federal Aviation Administration is well aware that air traffic controllers have been falling asleep every week at each and every air traffic control facility in the nation for at least 30 years — and they still are.” reports CNN... Read more

Bell assigned patent for “Automatic Velocity Control System for Aircraft”

Bell assigned patent for “Automatic Velocity Control System for Aircraft”

28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

United States Patent no. 7,931,238, issued on April 26, was assigned to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Fort Worth, Texas). “Automatic Velocity Control System for Aircraft” was invented by Kenneth E. Builta (Euless, Texas) and Kynn J. Schulte (Arlington, Texas). According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: “A flight control system... Read more

Sikorsky assigned payload retention system patent

Sikorsky assigned payload retention system patent

28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,931,428) developed by Brandon L. Stille, Cheshire, Conn., for an “aircraft payload retention system for interior loads.” The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: “An aircraft payload retention system includes a cable, a brake assembly, a hollow crushable member... Read more

Students get hands-on lesson from Carolina LifeCare

Students get hands-on lesson from Carolina LifeCare

28-Apr-2011Source: WPDE NewsChannel 15

“We actually bring in the aircraft and let them take a look at it, let them see how to operate around it, and that way when they go out into the field and they’re taking care of patients in the streets, they’ll know the basics on how to get us in safely and how to... Read more

Air Methods to report Q1 results after market close on May 5

Air Methods to report Q1 results after market close on May 5

28-Apr-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 after the close of the market on Thursday, May 5, 2011. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more

Boeing-built GPS Operational Control Segment enters service with US Air Force

Boeing-built GPS Operational Control Segment enters service with US Air Force

28-Apr-2011Source: Boeing

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that its GPS Operational Control Segment (OCS) has gained full operational status with the U.S. Air Force 50th Space Wing, Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. OCS keeps the GPS system operational within specified accuracy to provide secure and precise navigation around the world for military, humanitarian and commercial applications. “The... Read more

JetNet announces Global Business Aviation Summit

JetNet announces Global Business Aviation Summit

28-Apr-2011Source: JetNet

JETNET LLC, the world leader in aviation market intelligence, announced its first Global Business Aviation Summit, to be held June 6-7, 2011 in New York City. The theme of this content-rich conference is “Igniting Ideas. Provoking Change.” The Summit is the first to be organized under the auspices of JETNET iQ, JETNET’s forecasting and premium... Read more

Discovery Air announces Can$30M public offering

Discovery Air announces Can$30M public offering

28-Apr-2011Source: Discovery Air

Discovery Air Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with GMP Securities L.P. (the “Underwriter”) pursuant to which the Underwriter has agreed to purchase $30 million principal amount of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (“Convertible Debentures”) at a price of $1,000 per debenture. Discovery Air has also granted the Underwriter an over-allotment option... Read more

Liberty Helicopters and Analar Corp relocate to HHI Heliport

Liberty Helicopters and Analar Corp relocate to HHI Heliport

28-Apr-2011Source: HHI Heliport

Liberty Helicopters, operator of the largest helicopter sightseeing and charter fleet in metropolitan New York, is moving to the new Helo Holdings Inc. (HHI) Heliport at Kearny, New Jersey, beginning today, April 26th. Liberty is bringing eight helicopters to the new facility as well as its corporate administration, accounting and maintenance functions. Chris Vellios, Chief... Read more

AgustaWestland competes for US Air Force programs

AgustaWestland competes for US Air Force programs

28-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland North America, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased that the U.S. Air Force has announced it is moving forward with a competition for the Common Vertical Lift Support Platform and HH-60 recapitalization programs. “AgustaWestland North America is prepared to participate and to vigorously compete for both the U.S. Air Force’s CVLSP and HH-60 recapitalization programs... Read more

Updated Ka62 will have Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engines

Updated Ka62 will have Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engines

27-Apr-2011Source: Turbomeca

Russian Helicopters, JSC and French Turbomeca (Safran group), have signed contracts for the supply of at least 308 Turbomeca Ardiden 3G turbo shaft engines to be installed on the updated Ka-62 helicopter. This announcement follows the ‘protocol of intentions’ contract signed on 21 February 2010, outlining the development and delivery of the Safran engines for... Read more

Scott’s Bell 47, Inc. opens new facility

Scott’s Bell 47, Inc. opens new facility

27-Apr-2011Source: Scott’s Bell 47

Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. (SB47), newly established OEM for the Model 47 helicopter, today confirmed their move into a new facility sized for their expanding team of employees. The 8,000 sq ft facility was upgraded in March/April to accommodate an expanded design, supply chain & quality assurance team and with an eye to their... Read more

ATP Navigator Online is a 2010 Webbie Award winner

ATP Navigator Online is a 2010 Webbie Award winner

27-Apr-2011Source: ATP

This year the ATP Navigator® online system was an award winner for a Flight Global Webbie Award in the category of “Best Use of Digital Technology.” We would like to thank Flight Global for creating and hosting the aviation Webbie Awards that celebrate the best and brightest in aviation websites and their social media activities.... Read more

US Air Force officials announce helicopter acquisition strategy

US Air Force officials announce helicopter acquisition strategy

27-Apr-2011Source: US Air Force

Air Force officials announced their strategy here April 25 to recapitalize the Air Force’s helicopter fleet, which is critical to nuclear weapon security response, continuity of government, and combat search and rescue. The Air Force secretary and chief of staff have directed that the service proceed with full and open competition for both the Common... Read more

Airmed 2011 moves static and aerial displays to Dunsfold

Airmed 2011 moves static and aerial displays to Dunsfold

27-Apr-2011Source: Airmed

It has been confirmed that the final day of the Airmed World Congress will now take place at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey rather than as previously advertised at Shoreham Airport. The Aviation Day is planned to include a host of rotary and fixed wing aircraft both on the ground and in the air and... Read more

Kongsberg delivers updated ultra low-light camera for US Navy heli ops

Kongsberg delivers updated ultra low-light camera for US Navy heli ops

27-Apr-2011Source: Kongsberg

Following extensive product development and factory and sea trials, Kongsberg Maritime have successfully delivered the first of its new generation of innovative ultra low light cameras to the US Navy, via Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), for use within the existing Kongsberg supplied Helicopter Operations Surveillance System (HOSS) for amphibious class ships. The new high... Read more

EADS North America names new director

EADS North America names new director

27-Apr-2011Source: EADS North America

The EADS North America Board of Directors has confirmed the board appointment of Ike Skelton, who most recently served for 34 years as a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Skelton’s Congressional career culminated in the role of chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, in which capacity he served from 2007 to 2011. “Ike Skelton has... Read more

Bellevue council OK’s downtown helicopter landings

Bellevue council OK’s downtown helicopter landings

27-Apr-2011Source: Seattle Times

The Bellevue City Council voted to allow helicopters to land on top of a 19-story downtown building.... Read more

AvidAir receives FAA approval for new carbonfibre composite lining for RR250-C20/B compressor cases

AvidAir receives FAA approval for new carbonfibre composite lining for RR250-C20/B compressor cases

27-Apr-2011Source: AvidAir

AvidAir International (www.avidair.com) is one of only six companies world-wide that provides RR250 Compressor Case repair and overhaul (R&O) and has recently been granted Federal Aviation Administration approval to provide its new patent-pending Carbon Fiber Composite Lining to the industry. Craig Rookstool, President and CEO for AvidAir notes that this is a new Carbon Fiber... Read more

Professional Aviation Associates named Stratoflex and PPG distributor

Professional Aviation Associates named Stratoflex and PPG distributor

27-Apr-2011Source: Professional Aviation Associates

Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced it recently signed an agreement with Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Stratoflex Products Division to be an Authorized Stratoflex Hose Distributor. Professional Aviation has a long relationship with Stratoflex, manufacturing Technical Standard Order (TSO) hoses as a sub-distributor for Parker for the last 18 years. Professional Aviation’s current hose... Read more

Apache to field ground fire-detection system

Apache to field ground fire-detection system

26-Apr-2011Source: US Army

Apache attack helicopters will soon field a new, high-tech Ground Fire Acquisition System, which uses cameras and infrared sensors to instantly identify the source location of ground fire, service officials said. “GFAS (Ground Fire Acquisition System) detects ground fire. It allows us to take information about incoming fire, get our sensors on it and identify... Read more

Stateside Lakota deliveries let Black Hawks go to combat

Stateside Lakota deliveries let Black Hawks go to combat

26-Apr-2011Source: US Army

Some 23 Black Hawk helicopters have been freed from duty in the United States to go to combat elsewhere, thanks to stateside delivery of UH-72A Lakota helicopters. As Lakotas are fielded, said Col. John Thurgood, project manager for Army utility helicopters, they take Black Hawks out of the mix and send them back to combat.... Read more

Pawan Hans rejects allegations about airworthiness of fleet

Pawan Hans rejects allegations about airworthiness of fleet

26-Apr-2011Source: Domain-B

Under the spotlight, state-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL), has rubbished allegations made by the Arunachal Pradesh state government about the airworthiness of its fleet.... Read more

UK: Capital Air Services reports 2010 is best ever

UK: Capital Air Services reports 2010 is best ever

26-Apr-2011Source: Corporate Jet Investor

Michael Hampton, managing director of Capital Air Services reports that after 2009, an awful year for the company, there has been a spectacular turnaround in 2010 with business increasing by some 60% in 2010.... Read more

India appoints committee of inquiry for fatal accident at Tawang

India appoints committee of inquiry for fatal accident at Tawang

26-Apr-2011Source: Indian Press Information Bureau

The Government has appointed a Committee of Inquiry headed by Air Marshal (Retd.) P.P. Rajkumar to Inquire into the circumstances of accident of Pawan Hans helicopter at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on April 19, 2011. The Committee comprises following members: Air Commodore (Retd.) Rai Krishan              – Member Wing Commander (Retd.) Rabinder Singh      – Member Shri... Read more

Sikorsky provides further information on Black Hawks for Turkey

Sikorsky provides further information on Black Hawks for Turkey

26-Apr-2011Source: Sikorsky

STRATFORD, Connecticut – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that the Defense Industry Executive Committee (DIEC) has selected Sikorsky for a contract involving 109 derivative BLACK HAWK helicopters for multi-mission use by the Turkish Government. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Sikorsky will finalize contract details with the Undersecretariat for Defense Industry... Read more

FAA approves Dart LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412

FAA approves Dart LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412

26-Apr-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART is pleased to announce that they have received FAA certification for their Cargo Mirror mounted LED Pulse Lights for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412 model of aircraft. Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. DART LED Pulse Lights install easily on any DART Dual Cargo Mirror and provide excellent forward conspicuity for all Medium Bell... Read more

Russia set to relax rules on foreign ownership of operators

Russia set to relax rules on foreign ownership of operators

25-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The current 49% limit on shareholdings in Russian air operators is set to be relaxed, with representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Economy, Rosaviatsia and law enforcement agencies meetin to discuss possible changes to article 61 in the “Air Code” legislation. The Ministry of Economy have declined to comment on the situation, and... Read more

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