30-Mar-2011Source: Maverick Helicopters
Maverick Helicopters has been named 2011 SNHCA Choice Award winner for Best Tour Company in Las Vegas by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association (SNHCA). SNHCA, which was established in 1990, is an association of professional hotel concierge dedicated to providing the highest level of service to Las Vegas visitors. The association is honoring Maverick... Read more
30-Mar-2011Source: Defense Media
“How the Helicopter Changed Modern Warfare” By Walter J. Boyne;Â Â Published by Pelican Books in 2011, list price $29.95... Read more
30-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Work has officially started on the new base for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. Lord Lieutenant for Cornwall Lady Mary Holborow, as guest of honour, cut the first piece of turf at the site on Trevithick Downs on the south side of Newquay Cornwall Airport on Monday March 28th. Lady Mary was joined by charity... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Rival television stations in Louisville, Kentucky, WHAS and WAVE are joining forces in the air, effective from 1st April.  The two stations will share air time and the video feeds will be identical on each station – and the helicopter will be painted up with one station’s colours on the port side and the other... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Heliwest
Leading WA-based helicopter company Heliwest has moved into the offshore operations area, securing a contract with Roc Oil (WA) Pty Ltd to provide service and maintenance crew transfers for its Cliff Head project off the (Western Australian) coast from Dongara. Heliwest CEO David Grimes said the contract, previously operated by Bristow, was a major win... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: NATO Training Mission
On March 24, NATO Fire officials and members of Kandahar Air Wing participated in a real-time fire exercise evaluating the fire department’s proficiency in responding to a Mi-17 aircraft crash. Using the KAF Mi-17 allowed officials to simulate a helicopter crash scenario while undergoing a NATO unit compliance inspection. The scenario was a high-impact crash... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
When: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Davis Learning Center, Prescott, AZÂ (Directions) Description: A talk by helicopter test pilot, Dwayne Williams, Chief Pilot, MD Helicopters, Mesa,AZ Contact: Prof Nick Manderfield, COA, 777-6985... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Boston Globe
Military authorities have ended an investigation into a crash of a Puerto Rico National Guard helicopter that killed six people, saying they could not determine what caused the December accident. See also HeliHub.com page for this accident – 20-Dec-10 07-02069 Eurocopter UH-72 Vieques, Puerto Rico (6F)... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Dialy Mail
The authority has asked for unedited footage of the waterskiing stunt shown in Network Ten’s Keeping Up With the Joneses. Mr Jones, who owns the 700sq km Coolibah station on the Victoria River, said he was towing his 15-year-old son Beau. [File photo]... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that today marks the 60th anniversary of its founding. “Today we commemorate and celebrate FlightSafety’s 60th anniversary. All of us are most grateful to Al Ueltschi for founding this outstanding company, his vision and leadership. We thank him sincerely,†said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. Business aviation was just... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Gurufocus
COO of Air Methods Corp. Paul H Tate sells 3,500 shares of AIRM on 24th March at an average price of $63.72 a share. – total value $223,020... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it will begin offering AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory data on its aera® 550/560 and GPSMAP® 695/696 portable aviation devices. “Pilots and flight departments now have another resource that they can use to help them find accurate and... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics and Cobham announced today that the companies are working together to enable the Aspen EFD1000 to directly interface to the S-TEC 55X and 60-series autopilot computers for altitude pre-select, autopilot mode, and flight director functionality. This expanded integration means overall reduced equipment cost for Cobham autopilot customers installing their systems in conjunction with... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, raised the bar today with the announcement of the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series. These panel-mount units are certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of general aviation aircraft. The GTN 650 and GTN... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Army’s Joint Attack Munition Systems (JAMS) Project Office and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] successfully fired a multipurpose AGM 114R HELLFIRE II “Romeo†missile with a live warhead and penetrated a brick-over-block target in its sixth proof-of-principle (POP) test. The flight test, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., demonstrated the Romeo’s enhanced software capability... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Street Insider
Private equity firms clearly see a big opportunity in the ambulance transport service sector, announcing two large deals in the past couple of months. Speculation points to Air Methods... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having increasing success with its “Gallery†feature, recording over 6,000 images and increasing at a rate of approximately 450 per month 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
29-Mar-2011Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters, one of the oldest distributors of Robinson helicopters in the world, has successfully completed a first round of promotional events to launch the Robinson R66 Turbine in the UK and Ireland. More than one hundred people have so far had the opportunity to see and test fly the aircraft, which bears registration N66UK. With the passionate... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Geotech Aviation Ltd. has signed for one AW119Ke helicopter with options for four additional aircraft. The helicopter will be used for airborne geophysical surveys serving the mining, oil & gas and environmental industries. The AW119Ke will be based in Sudbury, Ontario. Built in Philadelphia, the first... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Midlands Air Ambulance
Midlands Air Ambulance has awarded dedicated fundraiser Pat Stokes a very special life-time achievement award. Charity Director Hanna Sebright personally delivered the award last week to say thank you to Pat for dedicating almost two decades of her life to raising more than £1 million for the Charity. Mrs Stokes, of Bridgeford Avenue in Branston,... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: FAA
One of the FAA’s top priorities is to reduce the number of fatal accidents in general aviation, just as we have worked to reduce fatal accidents in commercial aviation. Similar to commercial aviation, the FAA is focused on reducing general aviation accidents by using a non-regulatory, proactive strategy to get results. Our goal is to... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: Specialist Aviation Services
UK based operator and support organisation Specialist Aviation Services has assisted South Georgia Heritage Trust in successfully completing the first phase of a 5 year project to eradicate rats which have decimated the island’s unique population of seabirds over recent decades. The project involves dropping special bait across areas of the island by helicopter for... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: CHC, Bristow
CHC Helicopter and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today announced a united humanitarian and relief aid initiative, Partners in Relief for Japan, committing both helicopter services and monetary support for the people of Japan following the devastating Northeast Kanto earthquake and tsunami of March 11. The commitment by CHC and Bristow includes heavy- and medium-lift... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: CAE
Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that it is expanding with the purchase from CAE’s Military business of a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The new AW139 FFS, to be delivered in 2012, will be jointly developed by CAE and AgustaWestland. The... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Boustead Holdings Bhd will buy a 51% stake in helicopter and aircraft charter services provider MHS Aviation Bhd for RM100mil in an effort to strengthen its involvement in the oil and gas industry. In Kuala Lumpur today, a filing on the “Bursa Malaysia” stock market stated that Boustead will buy 10.2mil shares of MHS Aviation... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Leiden, The Netherlands and Toronto, Canada – March 28th, 2011 – Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS (EUR:EAD) and Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX:RNO), a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, have entered into a Support Agreement pursuant to which Eurocopter Holding will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Vector... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bond Aviation Group, the UK company encompassing the onshore operator Bond Air Service and its sister company Bond Offshore Helicopters, is set to be sold by Stephen and Peter Bond for a figure thought to be around £300 million (approx $480M). The buyers are the two private equity groups that own Spanish operator INAER, which... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Rapid City Journal
Rushmore Helicopters wants to build a new helipad on 6 acres along U.S. Highway 16 near the intersection with Boulder Hill Road and Silver Mountain Road, 2 miles west of Rockerville. The company operates a range of aerial tours, including one over the famous Mount Rushmore, pictured here. See also http://www.coptertours.com/... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Office of Inspector General
On March 21, 2011, we issued a letter to Representative Jerry F. Costello, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation, to convey the results of our review regarding challenges in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) oversight of on-demand aircraft operators. We conducted this review to follow up on our... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Press-Enterprise
Sgt. Russ Shubert, who as a young officer landed a bullet-riddled helicopter after his partner had been shot... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Joongang Daily
South Korea plans to begin full-scale work to renovate a heliport on Dokdo if Japan lays renewed claim to the rocky islets in the East Sea in its new school textbooks, officials said Sunday.... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Pentagon 2000
Pentagon 2000 Software, Inc., the leading provider of software solutions for the Aerospace & Defense industry, is proud to announce that Carson Helicopters, Inc., a Perkasie, PA based helicopter repair station, has gone live with the Pentagon 2000SQLTM system to run its operations. Business functions ranging from core accounting & financials to Maintenance Repair &... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: US Navy
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan – Sailors attached to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 51 performed routine maintenance on the squadron’s SH-60B/F helicopters, March 27, 2011 at the squadron’s temporary home, here. The sailors, who normally operate from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, are performing the maintenance to ensure that the helicopters stay capable of performing... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: NATO Training Mission
Twelve Afghan Air Force Airmen graduated from the Mi-17 helicopter engine and body maintenance course at the Afghan Air Force Base in Kabul, Afghanistan March 26, marking just the second time AAF troops completed the training. Split into separate one month units consisting of classroom based familiarization and practical, hands-on application, the course, totaling over... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: LA Times
Robinson Helicopter, known for its low-cost choppers, was nearly grounded by the recession but is poised to soar again with a new CEO, an expanded factory and a new model that’s generating buzz see full story... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
The AS355 NP will be introduced into TRK Helicopter’s fleet in April 2011. The AS355 NP will be used for various types of flying missions including; tours and commercial operations. “The AS355 NP will be a welcomed addition into TRK Helicopter’s dynamic fleet of aircraft,†said Mr. Randy Marks, President, TRK Helicopter’s. “The AS355 NP’s... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces its Turbomeca-approved Arriel 2 engine repair and overhaul line; including full test capability is up and running. “We are excited to introduce Vector’s newest engine... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector Helicopter Services – www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration Amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), #SA1230AK-R STC; for an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Integrated Cockpit Display... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
A subcontracting agreement was signed between Turbomeca USA, Inc. (Safran group) and Eurocopter Canada Limited that will provide level 1 and 2 (different level on intervention on the engine) training courses in Canada. Under this agreement Eurocopter Canada Limited will be responsible for the training needs in Canada, coordinating with Turbomeca USA, Inc. The goal... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
The enhanced AS350 B3e is the next generation aircraft in the proven Ecureuil family of helicopters. Officially launched at Heli-Expo, 2011 the new version features a more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2D turbo shaft engine, a new digital FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) and is fitted with an engine data recorder. “The selection of the... Read more
28-Mar-2011Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced today that the Company will be attending the Howard Weil 39th Annual Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans on March 28 – 31, 2011. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Tuesday, March... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will once again exhibit at the Helicopter Association of Canada’s Annual Conference (booth #108) in Vancouver, British Columbia from March 25th -27th, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Vector... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Methven Heliski
This season at Methven Heli we will be celebrating 25 years of operation! With a strong La Nina situation the longrange prediction is for a cold winter with plenty of snow. There has been some concern following the recent Christchurch earthquake however business is normal for Methven and for guests travelling though Christchurch there are... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Patria
The Nordic defence, security and aerospace group Patria strengthens its position in Norway and in the Nordic helicopter maintenance by buying the Norwegian Bardufoss based NAC Maintenance AS (NACM), specialised in helicopter and aircraft maintenance. By the deal the company name will be changed to Patria Helicopters AS. Patria aims to expand the NACM operations... Read more
25-Mar-2011
Patria has brought a new helicopter maintenance hangar into use in Utti. In 2010, the City of Kouvola built a 2,800-square-metre maintenance hangar, now leased by Patria. The hangar entered use at the end of January 2011. The need for maintenance space stems from the plan between Patria and the defence administration concerning the regular... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian’s next stop will be in Vancouver at HAC 2011 Booth #432 from March 25-27. The new Guardian 7 will be on display at the booth and Guardian’s staff will be giving demonstrations of the web-based data management console. This new product adds on the features that have attracted customers to Guardian’s product for years: small... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Aspen Avionics are collaborating to deliver a state-of-the-art, NextGen-ready multi-function touchscreen cockpit display to general aviation customers. The two companies have completed a development agreement to bring Honeywell’s open-interface Bendix/King KSN 770 to market before the end of 2011. Honeywell’s Bendix/King KSN 770 is part of the Apex Edge series, delivering... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: CBC
Canada’s Transportation Minister Chuck Strahl said his officials are reviewing last month’s report from the Transportation Safety Board on its investigation into the crash and said his department would respond to the board by May 7.... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: TV NZ
Crates containing two Italian-made AgustaWestland A109 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal New Zealand Air Force base at Ohakea... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
At the Helicopter Association of Canada Annual Convention and Trade Show 2011, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the premier provider of comprehensive night vision goggle (NVG) solutions, is pleased to announce plans to expand operations into Canada, timed with the unveiling of a new strategic partnership with Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. Working together, HTSC and... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Associated Aviation
Associated Aviation (Associated) and its subsidiary, Timber Wolf Aviation  (www.associatedaviation.com) continues to increase its share within the North American and International helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) markets; and fully intends to build on this success when it attends the Helicopter Association of Canada’s 15th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia from March 25 to... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: BelAir
It is with pride that Bel Air has been chosen to take charge of shuttle flights in the North Sea for Maersk Oil and Gas. Whole Maersk Oil and Gas Contract has been in the contract. Bel Air has won the part of the contract as you welcomed into. Director Susan H. Lastein: “I am... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
In light of recent statements in the press, Vector Aerospace Corporation (“Vector†or the “Corporationâ€) has been asked by Market Surveillance on behalf of the Toronto Stock Exchange to disclose the current state of the review of strategic alternatives with the objective of enhancing shareholder value announced previously by the Corporation. In the process of... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: EDP24
CHC announced this week that “under current market conditions†the plan to move was not viable at the current time, and would be put on hold.... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: US Marine Corps
When Cpl. Michael K. Nelson woke early on the morning of March 20 to his gunnery sergeant yelling, he wasn’t sure what to expect. “Gunny came and woke me up, he said, ‘We have to go,’†said Nelson, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461. “He said we had to go recover an... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Building on the MD41 family of products, Mid-Continent Instruments announces the MD41-151X Series Annunciation Control Units (ACU) — an upgrade to the company’s MD41-146X Series Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) ACUs. Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD41-151X ACU is designed as a companion to the new Garmin Touch Navigator (GTN) systems. Available in horizontal and vertical configurations, the... Read more
24-Mar-2011Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Phoenix Heliparts, Inc. has been awarded a 2010 Boeing Performance Excellence Award, receiving the silver level of recognition from The Boeing Company for performance between October, 2009, and September, 2010. The award is given to those suppliers who show strong dedication and continued commitment to its high performance standards, which are measured by strict quality... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on March 18 a $7,187,311 firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials contract. The award will provide for the refurbishment of two Egyptian aircraft plus the procurement of all spares associated with these aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2012. One bid was... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Richland County Sheriff
During a news conference this week, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott unveiled the newest addition to the Department’s efforts in making our communities safer – A.I.R. Aerial Intelligence and Response. Intelligence gathering, surveillance, search and rescue or special responses to critical incidents are now made easier through the use of radio controlled (RC) technology. Sheriff Lott... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on March 18 an $11,561,688 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the acquisition of one Black Hawk helicopter for Jordan. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The U.S. Army... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Irish Times
The transfer of the Irish Coast Guard from the Department of Transport to the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food has not yet been confirmed officially, but is expected to take place in a number of weeks... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. recently held its 4th annual Supplier Summit in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with senior executives from the top 150 supplier companies. Â The current 13 Sikorsky Gold Suppliers were recognized at the event for their best-in-class performance. Â In addition, the event marked the launch of Sikorsky annual supplier recognition awards. Â Sikorsky is a... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: CAE
The United States Navy has contracted CAE USA to perform a major upgrade on an MH-60S operational flight trainer located at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island. This MH-60S OFT was designed and manufactured by another contractor, prior to CAE beginning work on the MH-60S program in 2004 following a competitive procurement. CAE will now... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (the “Group”) (TSX: CHL.A CHL.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared monthly dividends of $0.091875 per Common Share and Variable Voting Shares, payable on each of May 13, 2011, June 15, 2011 and July 15, 2011 to holders of record at the close of business April 29, 2011,... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Hollister Free Lance
Aris Helicopters has agreed to a lease with the City of Hollister to operate at the building formerly used by the Gavilan College aviation mechanic program. Aris has taken the 10,000 sq.ft facility on a two year lease with an option to extend a further three years.... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: US Marine Corps
ARLINGTON, Va. — Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit rescued a U.S. Air Force pilot downed in Libya March 22. The F-15E Strike Eagle crashed in northeast Libya March 21 while flying in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn, the joint coalition enforcing U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973 to protect the Libyan people from the country’s... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The organisers of HeliRussia 2011 have announced that Sikorsky have taken some exhibition space at the event, representing the first time the US manufacturer has made a visible push into the country in many years. Although no details are yet being made available, it is expected that their main push will be to make some... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Saab
Defence and security company Saab has received an order for airborne Electronic Warfare self-protection system of approximately 28M Euros â€We are proud of being selected for this major deal for self-protection systems. The contract strengthens our position on the world market and shows that our complete Electronic Warfare self-protection systems are highly competitiveâ€, says Micael... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Precision Helicopters
Precision Helicopters Ltd (PHL) have announced that they have opened a new Base at Palmerston North Airport which will see an extension of their services into the lower North Island. This has been made possible by newly formed Helicopters Manawatu Ltd having signed with PHL as a Licensed Contractor. David Speirs, Business Manager, said today... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently signed a Purchase Agreement with Wuhan Helicopters in China for a 480B turbine helicopter. The state of the art aircraft will be equipped with a Garmin GPS system, an Isolair agricultural spraying system, and a Safe Flight Powerline Detection System. Enstrom has a long history with Wuhan Helicopters and China. ... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: PremiAir
As Long Run raced towards the finish line to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, PremiAir, the award-winning UK-based executive helicopter and corporate jet charter operator, was preparing to wrap up an extremely busy flying schedule last week. Each aircraft in the company’s executive charter fleet flew every day from locations in the UK and throughout Europe. ... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Pennant
Pennant International Group plc (“Pennant”), is delighted to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pennant Training Systems Limited, has been awarded a contract worth in excess of £10 million by AgustaWestland. The contract is for the development of Maintenance Training Equipment for the AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopter. The suite of hardware devices will be used... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Arizona Daily Star
They were new and noisy and most folks had never seen one up close and personal back in 1946. That was the year Edwin “Monte” Montgomery brought his helicopter to town, starting up what was later lauded as the nation’s first commercial helicopter business.... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE:HGR) have partnered to help Colombia improve the treatment and lives of victims of landmines injured during the decades-long conflict that has affected the country. Since 2002, there have been at least 7,700 registered survivors of landmine incidents, with the... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. officially opened a new facility at its Florida Assembly and Flight Operations (FAFO) campus, establishing experimental assembly line operations for the new CH-53K heavy lift helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Since 1959, United Technologies Corporation has been in operation in Palm Beach County with Pratt & Whitney... Read more
