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Winnipeg police EC120 zapped with laser; man arrested

Winnipeg police EC120 zapped with laser; man arrested

11-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Winnipeg police made a quick arrest after someone directed a laser beam at their helicopter.  The EC120 was flying over a downtown neighbourhood when it was targetted by a laser pointer.  Officers quickly pinpointed the house where they believed the beam was coming from and made an arrest.  The man was later released, but only... Read more

US Marines declare AH-1Z Cobra operational

US Marines declare AH-1Z Cobra operational

11-Mar-2011Source: US Marine Corps

The Marine Corps’ newest attack helicopter, the AH-1Z Cobra, achieved Initial Operating Capability ahead of schedule in February. “Getting the AH-1Z to IOC has been a huge achievement for the entire team,” said Col. Harry Hewson, program manager for U.S. Marine Corps Light and Attack Helicopters. “Now we get to put the Zulu in the... Read more

Enstrom signs purchase agreement for second JGSDF helicopter

Enstrom signs purchase agreement for second JGSDF helicopter

11-Mar-2011Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has signed a purchase agreement with Aero Facility Co. Ltd., Enstrom’s representative in Japan, for the second of a planned 30 TH-480B turbine training helicopter procurement for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force.  The agreement, signed at Enstrom’s Booth during the HAI Expo in Orlando, FL, calls for delivery of the aircraft... Read more

FADEC alleged in legal case over fatal OH-58D Kiowa Warrior accident

FADEC alleged in legal case over fatal OH-58D Kiowa Warrior accident

11-Mar-2011Source: Knox News

The suit alleges the failure of the FADEC system in an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter was a direct and proximate cause of two deaths when it crashed near Mosul, Iraq in February 2010. HeliHub.com accident page – 21-Feb-10 Bell OH-58D at Qayyarah Airfield West, Northern Iraq (2F)... Read more

Sikorsky awarded $129M for UH-60M, HH-60M, MH-60R and MH-60S

Sikorsky awarded $129M for UH-60M, HH-60M, MH-60R and MH-60S

11-Mar-2011Source: US DoD

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $129,424,983 firm-fixed-price contract March 4, 2011.  The award will provide for the procurement of UH-60M Helicopters, HH-60M Helicopters, MH-60S Helicopters and MH-60R Helicopters.  Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012.  One bid was solicited with one bid received.  ... Read more

BAE awarded $12.7M for V-22 weapon systems

BAE awarded $12.7M for V-22 weapon systems

11-Mar-2011Source: US DoD

BAE Systems Controls, Inc., Johnson City, N.Y., is being awarded a $12,787,033 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-11-C-0022) to exercise an option to procure 12 interim defensive weapons systems mission kits to support the V-22 tiltrotor aircraft.  Work will be performed in Johnson City, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in December... Read more

L-3 awarded $25M for vaguely-worded 5 year US Army helicopter avionics contract

L-3 awarded $25M for vaguely-worded 5 year US Army helicopter avionics contract

11-Mar-2011Source: US DoD

L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., is being awarded a maximum $25,899,144 firm-fixed-price, sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, long-term contract with a five-year base period for replenishment coverage of helicopter systems.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using service is Army.  There was originally one proposal solicited with one response.  The date of performance completion... Read more

HAI logs record Heli-Expo in Orlando

HAI logs record Heli-Expo in Orlando

11-Mar-2011Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International this week produced a fast-paced, record event with the 63rd edition of HELI-EXPO®, held at the Orange County Convention Center here. At HELI-EXPO 2011, manufacturers conducted more than 90 customer demonstration flights from the convention center’s own private heliport, which HAI oversaw during the show.  A total of 625 companies and organizations... Read more

Air Methods announces FY2010 results and FY2011 Q1 update

Air Methods announces FY2010 results and FY2011 Q1 update

11-Mar-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, reported revenue and net income for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010. For the year, revenue increased 9% to $562.0 million compared to $514.3 million in the prior year. Net income increased 52% to $44.1 million, or $3.50 per diluted share,... Read more

Whistleblower mechanic awarded $485,000 after being fired for reporting unsafe helicopters

Whistleblower mechanic awarded $485,000 after being fired for reporting unsafe helicopters

11-Mar-2011

Department of Labor Administrative Law Judge William Dorsey ruled in favor of helicopter mechanic Mark Van who was fired by Portneuf Medical Center (an Idaho hospital) for repeatedly raising concerns about violations of FAA safety standards in their helicopter air ambulance program.... Read more

Bell Helicopter receives contracts for 41 aircraft at Heli-Expo 2011

Bell Helicopter receives contracts for 41 aircraft at Heli-Expo 2011

11-Mar-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it received 41 signed contracts at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla., this past week. “This was an exceptional show for Bell Helicopter,” said John L. Garrison, president & CEO, Bell Helicopter. “Spending time with our customers and listening to their needs and direct feedback is... Read more

Register Update – United Kingdom – February 2011

Register Update – United Kingdom – February 2011

11-Mar-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

Register Update – Ireland – February 2011

Register Update – Ireland – February 2011

10-Mar-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

UK AAIB Bulletin – March 2011

UK AAIB Bulletin – March 2011

10-Mar-2011Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- Schweizer 269C-1, G-CEAW on 22 May 2010 at Liverpool Airport, Merseyside Schweizer 269C-1, G-LINX Correction on 22 September 2009 at East bank of River Wyre, near Stalmine, Lancashire... Read more

Prince Harry receives his wings – from Prince Charles

Prince Harry receives his wings – from Prince Charles

10-Mar-2011Source: Army Air Corps

Prince Harry, Lt Wales, has been awarded his Flying Wings following completion of the eight-month Army Pilot Course with the Army Aviation centre (AACen) at Middle Wallop. His wings were presented to him by his father HRH the Prince of Wales, Colonel in Chief of the Army Air Corps, at the Museum of Army Flying... Read more

Eurocopter sells 68 helicopters at Heli-Expo 2011

Eurocopter sells 68 helicopters at Heli-Expo 2011

10-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week’s Heli-Expo 2011 exposition while also unveiling a range of new and enhanced helicopter products, confirming the company’s highly competitive position for the expected upturn in the world’s rotary-wing aircraft sector. New business concluded during this industry event in Orlando, Florida involved eight of Eurocopter’s helicopter... Read more

First Cabri G2 delivered into Switzerland

First Cabri G2 delivered into Switzerland

10-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Guimbal Helicopteres has today delivered its first Cabri G2 to Switzerland, the 22nd aircraft off the production line.  Its operator will be Procopter at Grenchen, who will begin to operate this helicopter immediately, including participation in a major air show this weekend, or 10,000 people are expected. Procopter becoming our distributor for this region, and... Read more

Mexican operator Pegaso orders five EC145s, plus five more on option

Mexican operator Pegaso orders five EC145s, plus five more on option

10-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Transportes Aéreos Pegaso, who already operate one of the largest Eurocopter fleets in Latin America, have placed an order for five Ec145s to fulfil a transportation contract with CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad).  The customer is the national electricity company for Mexico. Pegaso already operates six EC145s, including the one shown in the photo below... Read more

Bond Air Services signs for eight EC135T2e

Bond Air Services signs for eight EC135T2e

10-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Britain’s Bond Air Services has placed orders for eight Eurocopter EC135 T2e enhanced versions.  This new model take the maximum takeoff weight of up to 2,950 kg and offers a 40-kg. gain in payload and allowing an extra passenger to be carried with a load margin extension from its previous weight rating. Currently, Bond Air... Read more

Russian Helicopters promotes Ka32 for efficient skyscraper firefighting

Russian Helicopters promotes Ka32 for efficient skyscraper firefighting

10-Mar-2011Source: Russian Helicopters

The Russian all-weather coaxial Ka-32A11BC helicopter equipped with a horizontal firefighting system is an efficient tool in combating fires on top floors of high rise buildings and skyscrapers, including the densely populated regions of the world’s largest cities. The helicopter can be used in fighting fires that ground apparatus cannot reach or has difficulty in... Read more

Yavapai County Sheriff approve Prescott Wing & Rotor to overhaul R44

Yavapai County Sheriff approve Prescott Wing & Rotor to overhaul R44

10-Mar-2011Source: Daily Courier

With very little discussion, the Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a consent agenda item for a contract between the county and Prescott Wing & Rotor for the overhaul of a R44 Raven 2 helicopter donated to the county by Guidance Helicopters Inc. of Prescott.... Read more

North Flight Data Systems finalizes acquisition of OuterLink voice/video product line

North Flight Data Systems finalizes acquisition of OuterLink voice/video product line

10-Mar-2011Source: North Flight Data Systems

NORTH Flight Data Systems LLC is pleased to announce that the company has completed its acquisition of the OuterLink Flight Data System and has begun deliveries from their new headquarters in Arlington Texas. “This product line acquisition is not merely a separation from OuterLink,” says President and CEO Jeffery Warner, “it is a continuation of... Read more

Ohio’s Life Air acquired by Air Evac Lifeteam

Ohio’s Life Air acquired by Air Evac Lifeteam

10-Mar-2011Source: Jackson County Times-Journal

The Life Air ambulance bases, located in Portsmouth and Chillicothe, will continue to operate under the Life Air name, and according to Air Evac Lifeteam President and CEO Seth Myers, operations should continue seamlessly... Read more

Starflight certified by FAA

Starflight certified by FAA

10-Mar-2011Source: Post-Journal

WCA Hospital and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department celebrated a milestone with the Starflight program when it received certification to be considered an air carrier Thursday.... Read more

Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production

Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production

10-Mar-2011Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that the first three, of a contracted sixteen, 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army have been completed at the Enstrom factory. The aircraft have been equipped with a number of advanced features, including NVG compatible cockpits, Chelton EFIS systems, and dual Wulfsberg RT-5000 tactical... Read more

Philippine National Police launch R44 operation

Philippine National Police launch R44 operation

10-Mar-2011Source: US News LV

Philippine National Police (PNP) Tuesday launched the “Sky Police” which will conduct aerial anti-crime and surveillance patrols in Metro Manila and its nearby regions using three recently-acquired Robinson R44 Raven II helicopters.... Read more

Heli-One Colorado establishes Arriel 2 overhaul capabilities

Heli-One Colorado establishes Arriel 2 overhaul capabilities

10-Mar-2011Source: Heli-One

Heli-One is pleased to announce it has established full Arriel 2 overhaul capability at its Heli-One America Support LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado. After installing full Arriel 2 overhaul capability at Fort Collins, Heli-One can now service all Arriel 2 types in its state-of-the-art engine workshop. This will allow Heli-One to maximize the potential of... Read more

Onboard Systems unveils new cargo hook suspension system for AW109/AW119

Onboard Systems unveils new cargo hook suspension system for AW109/AW119

10-Mar-2011Source: Onboard Systems

Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, introduced its new cargo hook suspension system for the AgustaWestland A109/119 helicopter models today at the Heli-Expo Convention in Orlando, Florida. The new A109/119 system is pending FAA approval and is expected to be available for installation by the summer. EASA and Transport Canada... Read more

American Eurocopter’s AS350B3 procedural trainer makes its debut at Heli-Expo 2011

American Eurocopter’s AS350B3 procedural trainer makes its debut at Heli-Expo 2011

10-Mar-2011Source: American Eurocopter

A compact ground-based simulator for the AS350 B3 has made a big impact at Heli-Expo 2011, where this procedural training device attracted significant attention from operators of the high-performance member in Eurocopter’s AStar/Ecureuil helicopter family. The device was developed by Indra Systems as a supplement to the AS350 Level B full-flight simulator, and was delivered... Read more

Motorbike executive bids for human-powered helicopter prize

Motorbike executive bids for human-powered helicopter prize

10-Mar-2011Source: Zero Motorcycles

Neal Saiki, the co-founder of Zero Motorcycles, will be leaving his operational duties at the company to pursue his dream of designing and building the first human-powered helicopter, the company announced Tuesday. Saiki will be re-entering the Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition, which offers a $250,000 prize to the first designers who can... Read more

Medium/Heavy military rotorcraft growth cycle nearing an end

Medium/Heavy military rotorcraft growth cycle nearing an end

10-Mar-2011Source: Forecast International

In a new study, “The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft,” Forecast International projects that 4,434 such rotorcraft will be produced from 2011 through 2020. The value of this production is estimated at $100.4 billion in constant 2011 U.S. dollars. Forecast International defines a rotorcraft as medium/heavy when it has a gross weight of at least... Read more

AAMS renews safety commitment to International Helicopter Safety Team

AAMS renews safety commitment to International Helicopter Safety Team

10-Mar-2011Source: AAMS

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is proud to announce a strong renewed commitment to the safety goals of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST). Launched in 2005, this worldwide effort led by the IHST has been centered on uncovering the means to drive down the universal helicopter accident rate. The objective is to... Read more

StandardAero receives R-R customer service awards

StandardAero receives R-R customer service awards

9-Mar-2011Source: StandardAero

StandardAero, a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company, received multiple awards at the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network Recognition Reception. Awards included the Customer Satisfaction Award and the Going the Extra Mile Award. “StandardAero is proud of its long-standing relationship with Rolls-Royce and being recognized for our achievements in customer service by such a well-respected market leader is... Read more

StandardAero supports Copters For A Cause

StandardAero supports Copters For A Cause

9-Mar-2011Source: StandardAero

As part of its 100th birthday celebration, StandardAero donated a check in the amount of $1,750 to Copters For A Cause during this year’s Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO 2011. The donations were part of a market research study conducted by the company contributing $25 for every completed survey. As part of this year’s show... Read more

HFI: Educating helicopter professionals and preserving helicopter history

HFI: Educating helicopter professionals and preserving helicopter history

9-Mar-2011Source: HFI

A visit to Helicopter Foundation International’s (HFI) booth, #2206, at HELI-EXPO® is a great way to learn about the helicopter industry’s past and how the organization helps to educate present and future generations of helicopter professionals. HELI-EXPO® opened on March 5 and runs through March 8. Once again the event is well attended, and there... Read more

Raytheon awarded $42M contract for USAF HH-60G FLIRs

Raytheon awarded $42M contract for USAF HH-60G FLIRs

9-Mar-2011Source: Raytheon

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $42 million U.S. Air Force contract for additional AN/AAQ-29A forward looking infrared imaging systems for installation on Pave Hawk HH-60G helicopters. Deliveries are expected to be completed by February 2013. The AN/AAQ-29A systems will replace the AN/AAQ-16 FLIR currently installed on U.S. Air Force HH-60G helicopters. “These new systems will give... Read more

New Bell Wire Strike Protection System under development

New Bell Wire Strike Protection System under development

9-Mar-2011Source: Magellan Aerospace

Magellan Aerospace announced today a new agreement with Bell Helicopter for a Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS®) kit development. The helicopter to be fitted with WSPS will be the Bell UH-1Y. The design and production of the WSPS will be carried out at Magellan’s Bristol Aerospace operating division in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for delivery of the prototype kits in... Read more

StandardAero signs 5 year MRO contract with City of Nashville Metro Police

StandardAero signs 5 year MRO contract with City of Nashville Metro Police

9-Mar-2011Source: StandardAero

StandardAero announced today that it has signed an exclusive five-year contract for Model 250 engine repair and overhaul services with the City of Nashville Metropolitan Police Department. All work will be performed at StandardAero facilities in Winnipeg, Canada and Concord, N.C. Repair and overhaul services will be performed on the police department’s seven-helicopter fleet comprised... Read more

Czech Police EC135 damaged in night training flight

Czech Police EC135 damaged in night training flight

9-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com

On 2nd March, a Czech Police Eurocopter EC135T2 suffered a heavy landing on a night training flight at approx 20.00 hours local.   A photo of the result can be seen here on the Planes.CZ website.  Local press reports say that the Czech Police only insure themselves for damage caused by third parties. HeliHub.com adds a... Read more

Able Aerospace Services launches Able Preferred™ overhaul program with savings of up to 70%

Able Aerospace Services launches Able Preferred™ overhaul program with savings of up to 70%

9-Mar-2011Source: Able Aerospace Services

Operators of Eurocopter AS350 and Bell 407 and 206 helicopters can realize overhaul and repair savings ranging from 35 to 70 percent using Able Preferred™, a new program from Able Aerospace Services. Able Preferred offers a full range of safe, FAA-approved dynamic component overhauls for these helicopters. Able Preferred overhauls are an alternative to OEM... Read more

StandardAero expands North American Authorized Support Centers

StandardAero expands North American Authorized Support Centers

9-Mar-2011Source: StandardAero

StandardAero announced today that is has signed Servicio Tecnico Aereo de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (STAM), of Mexico City as an Authorized Support Center (ASC). The agreement is for one year and includes optional one-year extensions at the end of each expiry date. “Today’s announcement symbolizes StandardAero’s increased presence within the Mexican Model 250 market,”... Read more

Bond Offshore Helicopters signs a new SBH contract with Turbomeca

Bond Offshore Helicopters signs a new SBH contract with Turbomeca

9-Mar-2011Source: Turbomeca

British oil & gas helicopter support operator Bond Offshore Helicopters signed a new Support-by-the-Hour® contract with Turbomeca UK for their four new AS365N3 Dauphins, powered by the Arriel engine. The helicopters’ Arriel 2C turbines will be maintained by Turbomeca UK which supports nearly 700 engines powering British and Irish-owned customers’ helicopters. Two of the new... Read more

Rotorcraft Leasing Sikorsky S76 makes wheels up landing

Rotorcraft Leasing Sikorsky S76 makes wheels up landing

9-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com

A Sikorsky S76 operated by Rotorcraft Leasing made a wheels up landing last Saturday at Capt G Allan Hancock Field (akak KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport). HeliHub.com adds a separate page for every reported incident, including details of the particular helicopter and links to online reports of the event. see05-Mar-11 N5402T Sikorsky S76 Santa Maria,... Read more

Louisiana National Guard take delivery of four UH-72A Lakotas

Louisiana National Guard take delivery of four UH-72A Lakotas

8-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter

With hurricane season looming around the corner and officials preparing for statewide disaster response exercises, the Louisiana National Guard has added four new medical evacuation helicopters to its fleet. The helicopters, LUH-72A light utility Lakotas, are new multi-mission aircraft that combine operational capability, reliability and affordability, while fulfilling all of the Army’s requirements for speed,... Read more

StandardAero designates HeloAir as an Authorized Support Center

StandardAero designates HeloAir as an Authorized Support Center

8-Mar-2011Source: StandardAero

StandardAero announced today that is has signed HeloAir Inc., of Richmond Va. as an Authorized Support Center. The agreement is for one year and includes optional one-year extensions at the end of each expiry date. “Today’s announcement reflects our growing footprint in the U.S. and establishes a three-fold strategic alliance between the end operator, StandardAero... Read more

Aurora Flight Sciences named Sikorsky Supplier of the Year for aerostructures

Aurora Flight Sciences named Sikorsky Supplier of the Year for aerostructures

8-Mar-2011Source: Aurora Flight Sciences

Aurora Flight Sciences announced that it has been named “Supplier of the Year” for its work on aerostructures by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The award was announced by Al Altieri, Sikorsky Vice President of Supply Management on January 28, 2011 at Sikorsky’s annual supplier conference. “Aurora is proud to receive this recognition for our dedicated efforts... Read more

Sikorsky adds new capabilities and options to the S-92

Sikorsky adds new capabilities and options to the S-92

8-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has added 21 new capabilities to the S-92® medium lift helicopter encompassing navigational, communications and airframe improvements, the company reported during the Heli-Expo industry show. “These new capabilities are enabling our customers to respond to operational demands in challenging new environments and represent Sikorsky’s... Read more

AW awarded £76M Lynx Wildcat training facility contract

AW awarded £76M Lynx Wildcat training facility contract

8-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)  to design and develop an integrated training solution which includes the building and equipping  of a new modern training centre for the AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopter. The state-of-the-art training centre will be located at... Read more

Era Group appointed an AW Authorized Service Centre in USA

Era Group appointed an AW Authorized Service Centre in USA

8-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Era Group (Era) has been appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre in Lake Charles (Louisiana, USA) for the range of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power light twin and the AW139 medium twin models. This latest step further expands the partnership... Read more

Japanese operators order eight more AW139s

Japanese operators order eight more AW139s

8-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of contracts for eight more AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan through its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The new helicopters will be operated by the Japan Coast Guard and the Japanese Fire Fighting and Disaster Relief Organisation. With these contracts Mitsui Bussan Aerospace increases the... Read more

Firefly SpA of Chile takes delivery of an AW119Ke

Firefly SpA of Chile takes delivery of an AW119Ke

8-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that Firefly S.p.A of Chile has taken delivery of an AW119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions. The delivery marks the entrance of the AW119Ke into the Chilean helicopter market. AgustaWestland has previously sold and delivered to the Carabineros de... Read more

HAI Inducts Sergei Sikorsky as Honorary Lifetime Member

HAI Inducts Sergei Sikorsky as Honorary Lifetime Member

8-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sergei Sikorsky, son of aerospace pioneer and Sikorsky Aircraft founder Igor Sikorsky, was inducted as an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Helicopter Association International (HAI) by its Board of Directors at the Heli-Expo industry show this week in Orlando.  The honor was bestowed March 7 at the HAI “Salute to Excellence Dinner.”  Sikorsky Aircraft is... Read more

UTair orders 15 Eurocopter EC175s

UTair orders 15 Eurocopter EC175s

8-Mar-2011Source: Eurocopter

Russia’s UTair Aviation today signed a firm contract for the acquisition of 15 EC175 helicopters, extending its long-term strategic partnership with Eurocopter and the Eurocopter Vostok subsidiary in Russia and the CIS. This agreement, which firms up a letter of intent announced at Heli-Expo in 2008, covers the deliveries of 15 EC175s in 2013 and... Read more

Barefoot waterski speed record broken – behind an AW119

Barefoot waterski speed record broken – behind an AW119

8-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Mexican businessman Fernando Reina Iglesias broke the world speed record for barefoot water skiing on 2nd March, it has emerged.  Towed behind an AgustaWestland AW119 in Acapulco, Reina reached 153mph, breaking the previous record of 135mph set by American skier Scott Pellaton 22 years ago.  Public notary Manlio Favio Pano witnessed the event, helping the... Read more

Turbomeca USA signs global support agreement with Era Helicopters

Turbomeca USA signs global support agreement with Era Helicopters

8-Mar-2011Source: Turbomeca

The Global Support Agreement, signed today between Turbomeca USA and ERA Helicopters LLC* will provide proximity based engine support services covering ERA’s fleet of 43 engines which includes, Makila 2A and Makila 2A1 engines and Arriel 1S1 and Arriel 2S2 engines. Under this Agreement Turbomeca USA, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, will be responsible for... Read more

S-76D projected to set standard for quieter rotorcraft

S-76D projected to set standard for quieter rotorcraft

8-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft’s newest commercial rotorcraft, the S-76Dâ„¢ helicopter, continues to progress steadily toward FAA certification this year, having performed more than 225 test flights and meeting performance, reliability and pilot workload expectations, the company announced today at the Heli-Expo industry show in Orlando.  Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The two test... Read more

Thales enhances its TopDeck avionics suite

Thales enhances its TopDeck avionics suite

8-Mar-2011Source: Thales

hales announced today that it has been working on significant functional enhancements on its TopDeck avionics suite in order to anticipate operators requests, which will contribute to further improving the helicopter’s performance. Previously selected by Sikorsky to equip the new version of it’s S-76D commercial helicopter with the TopDeck avionics suite, Thales is now enhancing... Read more

Becker Avionics launches dedicated website for Polycon wireless headset system

Becker Avionics launches dedicated website for Polycon wireless headset system

8-Mar-2011Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics today unveiled www.beckerusa.com/polycon , its new product portal for the professional wireless headset communication system, PolyconTM, designed and produced by Axnes Aviation. The dedicated product website is specially designed to provide aviation professionals with easy access to product information on the PolyconTM wireless communication system. Brett Gardner, Director of Sales and Marketing stated, “We... Read more

Rockwell Collins extends Pro Line 21â„¢ IDS with S-61 installation

Rockwell Collins extends Pro Line 21â„¢ IDS with S-61 installation

8-Mar-2011Source: Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins today announced the successful installation of its proven Pro Line 21â„¢ Integrated Display System (IDS) into a Sikorsky S-61 long-range helicopter.  This retrofit, which was a collaborative effort with Toronto, Canada-based Vector Aerospace, is the first installation of a Pro Line 21 avionics system on a rotary wing aircraft. Helicopter pilots using Pro... Read more

Curtiss-Wright awarded development contract for CH-53K

Curtiss-Wright awarded development contract for CH-53K

8-Mar-2011Source: Curtiss-Wright

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) today announced that it has received a contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to develop and supply blade fold distributor units and digital air data computers for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter for use by the U.S. Marine Corps. The contract has a total potential value of $16 million if development and all aircraft production options and phases are... Read more

Bell Helicopter announces 13 orders on first day of Heli-Expo 2011

Bell Helicopter announces 13 orders on first day of Heli-Expo 2011

8-Mar-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced it received 13 orders on the first day of Heli-Expo 2011 in Orlando, Fla.  The 13 orders were received from the following customers. Deliveries are expected in 2011 and 2012. Urban Development Group, located in Panama, a 407GX Alvac, located in Idaho, a 407GX Helicopter... Read more

Dart announces new custom Heli-Utility-Basketsâ„¢ & Heli-Utility-Podsâ„¢

Dart announces new custom Heli-Utility-Basketsâ„¢ & Heli-Utility-Podsâ„¢

8-Mar-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., now offers custom designed Heli-Utility-Basketsâ„¢ and Heli-Utility-Podsâ„¢ for airborne data collection.  Available for: Agusta A119/AW119MKII, Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 & 407, Bell 205/210/212/214/412, Eurocopter AS350/AS355, Eurocopter EC130 DART’s custom modifications allow for specialty requirements such as surveying, GPS, aerial photography, LIDAR, mapping equipment,... Read more

AW expands customer support and services capabilities in North America

AW expands customer support and services capabilities in North America

8-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, in a global effort to constantly further enhance its Customer Support and Services’ capabilities worldwide, is pleased to announce the expansion of its support activities in North America through a number of initiatives. Thanks to renovation and process enhancements during 2010, AgustaWestland Customer Support has recently re-opened to full capability the... Read more

S92 receives Cat-A certification for ground-level helipad operations in populous areas

S92 receives Cat-A certification for ground-level helipad operations in populous areas

8-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today the expansion of the S-92A® helicopter’s operating envelope with approval by the Federal Aviation Administration to execute Category A vertical takeoffs and landings from ground-level helipads. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), announced the new certification at the Heli-Expo industry show in Orlando. To receive this certification, a... Read more

Advanced all-weather system enhances S-92 SAR capabilities

Advanced all-weather system enhances S-92 SAR capabilities

8-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced at the Heli-Expo trade show today that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved an advanced and highly integrated, all-weather operating system that enhances the S-92® helicopter’s already proven search and rescue (SAR) capabilities. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The approval follows previous certification of... Read more

Recession-proof: Able Aerospace Services grows, plans aggressive expansion

Recession-proof: Able Aerospace Services grows, plans aggressive expansion

8-Mar-2011Source: Able Aerospace Services

While consistently maintaining its focus on helping operators reduce aircraft operating costs with safe, approved value-driven component repair, overhaul and replacement part (PMA) solutions, Able Aerospace Services is a company on the move. Even as Able closes out its most successful year to-date it has mapped out an aggressive plan to achieve 300 percent growth... Read more

Texas Dept of Public Safety signs AS350 simulator contract

Texas Dept of Public Safety signs AS350 simulator contract

7-Mar-2011Source: American Eurocopter

Extends training relationship that has lasted more than 20 years and implements AEC’s AS350 Level B Full Flight Simulator as an integral part of the department’s training program American Eurocopter announced today that the Texas Department of Public Safety has signed a simulator training contract with the company’s Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The... Read more

Order for seven AS350B3e makes Air Medical Resource Group US launch customer

Order for seven AS350B3e makes Air Medical Resource Group US launch customer

7-Mar-2011Source: American Eurocopter

From Eurocopter’s Heli-Expo booth #4637, American Eurocopter announced that Air Medical Resource Group has signed an agreement to purchase seven AS350 B3e helicopters, making it the U.S. launch customer for this enhanced rotary-wing aircraft. These helicopters will be a core part of an initiative to consolidate Air Medical Resource Group’s business lines and to expand... Read more

FAA certifies air conditioning for the R66

FAA certifies air conditioning for the R66

7-Mar-2011Source: Robinson

Torrance, CA— Robinson Helicopter Company is now delivering the R66 with optional air conditioning. The simple, lightweight system provides air conditioned comfort and reduced humidity throughout the five-seat cabin. An overhead console provides vents for each seat with 250 CFM total airflow. The 42 lb air conditioner uses the latest automotive refrigerant and has 17,000... Read more

Air Methods buys United Rotorcraft Solutions

Air Methods buys United Rotorcraft Solutions

7-Mar-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, announced today the acquisition of United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) by its Products Division. URS is a full-service helicopter and fixed-wing completions center and Maintenance Repair Operation (MRO). Founded by Dave and Traci Brigham in 2005, URS initially served the very unique demands... Read more

London 2012 airspace restrictions announced

London 2012 airspace restrictions announced

7-Mar-2011Source: CAA

Planned airspace security restrictions covering the London Olympic and Paralympic Games for 2012 were announced today by the UK Government, as part of its commitment to deliver a safe and secure Games. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), air traffic control provider, NATS, and the Ministry of Defence (MoD), will now work with the aviation... Read more

JSSI announces new programs for EC135 and EC145

JSSI announces new programs for EC135 and EC145

7-Mar-2011Source: JSSI

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, recently announced new JSSI programs for the Eurocopter EC-135 and the EC-145. The JSSI hourly cost maintenance program for the EC-135 provides coverage for the Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 and Pratt & Whitney PW206B2 engines. The offering... Read more

Conklin & De Decker supports helicopter operators with latest 2011 product releases

Conklin & De Decker supports helicopter operators with latest 2011 product releases

7-Mar-2011Source: Conklin & De Decker

Conklin & de Decker (Booth # 920) continues to support the helicopter industry with their latest 2011 product releases of LIFE CYCLE COST Volume I and the STATE TAX GUIDE for General Aviation. Each tool is invaluable for helicopter operators.  LIFE CYCLE COST assists with budgeting and financial planning, while the STATE TAX GUIDE keeps... Read more

Bell to distribute Van Horn B206 composite tail blades

Bell to distribute Van Horn B206 composite tail blades

7-Mar-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Van Horn Aviation LLC for the 206 composite tail rotor blade supplemental type certificate (STC) No. SR02249LA. This STC allows for installation of the Van Horn composite tail rotor blade onto the Bell 206B and 206L series aircraft. ... Read more

Cobham HeliSAS earns FAA certification on B206, 206L and 407

Cobham HeliSAS earns FAA certification on B206, 206L and 407

7-Mar-2011Source: Cobham

HeliSAS, Cobham’s Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System, has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) status by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Bell 206B, 206L, and 407 helicopters. By reducing pilot workload and increasing aircraft stability, HeliSAS sets a new standard in helicopter safety. HeliSAS provides precise control during all modes of flight, regardless of... Read more

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