17-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) will compete jointly for the contract to replace the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of combat search and rescue helicopters. The two companies signed a teaming agreement formalizing their intent to offer an advanced version of Sikorsky’s UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) on achieving the milestone of 10,000 flying hours with its AW101 medium/heavy three engine helicopter fleet whilst performing search and rescue and fishery protection duties. This achievement was celebrated last Friday at Montijo Air Base, where the Portuguese AW101 fleet is based. General Araújo, the... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments have announced that Sheila Krehbiel has joined the company’s advertising and public relations department as marketing specialist. Krehbiel is responsible for assisting in various print and online marketing activities for the purpose of communicating the company brand, building customer trust and increasing market awareness. Primary duties include copywriting, editing, pre-press production of advertising... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and ANAC approval of their updated design Heli-Utility-Basket for the EC 130. The Heli-Utility-Basket™ is constructed of stainless steel with a high-gloss, white scratch-resistant finish. A self-locking handle keeps valuables secure during flight. The baskets... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: AVX
AVX Aircraft Company has responded to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeking designs for a tactical fly-drive vehicle known as the Transformer (TX). The DARPA stated objective of the program is “to demonstrate a four (4) person flyable/roadable vehicle that provides the warfighter terrain-independent mobility. This presents... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: PremiAir
The ultra modern new passenger terminal at The London Heliport in Battersea is now officially open for business – ahead of the Farnborough Air Show next week (July 19th to 25th), when many of the senior executives from the world’s leading aerospace companies will be using the heliport en route to and from the show.... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) continues to support airborne law enforcement with maintenance, modifications and equipment upgrades. For the DEA, URS has performed maintenance on AS350’s, Bell 407’s, Bell 412’s and MD 500’s, Night Vision Lighting Modifications on Bell 407’s and AS 350’s and avionics upgrades on Bell 407’s, AS350’s and MD500’s. The Texas DPS brought... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD50 500 VA Static Inverter, one in the company’s new line of True Blue Power™ products, has received TSO-C73 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The MD50 static inverter is ideal for passengers requiring outlet electricity during flight,†said Tom Genovese, director of sales for Mid-Continent Instruments. “We are seeing a growing... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: Soloy
Soloy Aviation Solutions recently received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Soloy FAA STC SR00805SE. EASA STC 10028758 was issued on June 14, 2010 allowing operators to convert their existing AS350BA helicopters to the Honeywell LTS101 power. “This approval opens the way for European operators of aircraft produced under DGAC TC No.... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: Era Helicopters
Era Training Center LLC (ETC) announced today that it, along with Frasca International, has completed Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modification and visual database capability of their AS350 B2 Level 6 Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD). ETC will begin offering NVG academic, FSTD and aircraft training courses in August 2010. Located at Lake Charles Regional Airport,... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: American Eurocopter
At the Airborne Law Enforcement Association Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona, American Eurocopter and ALEA announced that American Eurocopter’s new AS350 flight and mission training simulator will be used for ALEA’s Advanced Tactical Flight Officer training course. The course will be presented by ALEA staff at American Eurocopter’s Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. American... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) will launch CockpitNG™ the next generation cockpit for fighter aircraft, helicopters, trainers and airlifters at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010 (Hall 1, booth C14) from July 19-25. Elbit Systems CockpitNG™ is based on a smart central large area display (LAD) which includes all avionic components in one suite. The display... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter and its Eurocopter UK Ltd. subsidiary are represented on the Farnborough exhibit stand of parent company EADS (Booth G12, Hall 4), where an EC135 for the West Midlands Police is to be officially handed over to the customer on July 19. Today, Eurocopter products are vital for the functioning of the United Kingdom, with... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: fipart
fipart has launched a new campaign to increase awareness of its free membership. The campaign aims to highlight the most important functions that can be used for free by companies of all sizes. “A lot of people don’t realize that free membership covers most of the core processes an aviation professional handles on a daily... Read more
16-Jul-2010Source: 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
16-Jul-2010Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England from July 19-25. Stop by Booth Number: Hall 2/B27 and meet HAI President, Matt Zuccaro; Manager of Advertising & Exhibit Sales, Lisa Henderson; and Membership Assistant, Mandy Stahl.... Read more
16-Jul-2010Source: Australian Military
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Materiel and Science announced today in Townsville that a squadron of Army helicopters will soon be dispatched to towns across the nation. Mr Combet said a squadron of 11 Iroquois helicopters, which graced our skies for more than four decades, would be made local tourist attractions in Townsville and eight... Read more
16-Jul-2010Source: Terma
This week, Terma signed a contract with the Polish Defense for the supply of self-protection equipment for 22 Polish helicopters. In many ways, the contract with a total value of a three-digit million figure is a milestone. To date, this is the largest contract on self-protection equipment which Terma has entered into. Further, it is... Read more
15-Jul-2010Source: 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
15-Jul-2010Source: EAA
For the second time in three years, the CV-22 “Osprey” – one of the most unique aircraft flown by the U.S. military – is scheduled to appear at EAA AirVenture. The CV-22, an Air Force-modified version of the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, is the world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft. It is able to serve... Read more
14-Jul-2010Source: 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
14-Jul-2010Source: FAA
Greater efficiency and improved situational awareness – that’s what ADS-B promises to provide for aircraft operating in the national airspace system (NAS). With several airport areas already operating with ADS-B capability, as well as a recently published rule on performance requirements, those objectives are becoming a reality. What do these changes mean to general aviation,... Read more
14-Jul-2010Source: 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
13-Jul-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Australian operator Becker Helicopters have recently launched a new website at http://www.beckerhelicopters.com/ . The photos on the home page provide a bright style to the site, although they take an age to load up. Additionally, the photo area has been poorly designed – the bigger screen you have, the proportionately smaller the photo area becomes... Read more
13-Jul-2010Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at the 2010 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Annual Conference and Exposition in Tucson, Arizona from July 14-17. Stop by booth 2010 and meet HAI Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary, Ed DiCampli; Director of Membership, Annette Duplinsky; and Advertising & Exhibit Sales Assistant, Maggie DeCampo.... Read more
13-Jul-2010Source: 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
12-Jul-2010Source: DSCA
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 30 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for the refurbishment of 12 SH-60F Multi-Mission Utility Helicopters, being provided as Excess Defense Articles, and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $282 million. The Government of Tunisia has requested a possible... Read more
12-Jul-2010Source: Wings Wheels & Rotors
WWRE 2010 is an open house and family event sponsored by the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce and the California National Guard’s Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB). All the activities will take place on the flightline on Los Alamitos Army Airfield (KSLI). Los Alamitos Army Airfield is the last remaining military airfield in the... Read more
12-Jul-2010Source: Avidyne
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight decks, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced that Vista Aviation of Pacoima, California, has completed the first helicopter installation of the Avidyne EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD). The installation was completed in a Eurocopter A-Star 350B and approved under a FAA Form 337. “We have... Read more
9-Jul-2010Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters, who have been operating helicopters in Mallorca since 1995, are pleased to announce that they have added a new Agusta A109E helicopter to their fleet based at Palma. The five million euro Agusta is a new generation, eight seat helicopter that is the fastest helicopter in its class and is the best selling... Read more
9-Jul-2010Source: Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics have announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorization for the Evolution EFD1000C3 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) for Class III aircraft. The already robust Evolution Software now meets the Level B assurance levels required for FAR Part 23 Class III aircraft, making the increased safety, reliability and... Read more
9-Jul-2010Source: Piasecki
Piasecki Aircraft Corp. and Carnegie Mellon University have developed and flight demonstrated a navigation/sensor system that enables full-size, autonomous helicopters to fly at low altitude while avoiding obstacles; evaluate and select suitable landing sites in unmapped terrain; and land safely using a self-generated approach path. Autonomous flight at low altitude and landing zone evaluation/selection is... Read more
9-Jul-2010Source: 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
9-Jul-2010Source: EMS Aviation
EMS Aviation, a division of mobile connectivity leader EMS Technologies, Inc., announced today that its FLEET tracking system is being used by Florida-based Heliworks Inc. to help rescue birds endangered by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Contracted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to search for affected birds and lead rescuers... Read more
8-Jul-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
Recently and over the past few years, United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has performed numerous Night Vision Lighting conversions fleet wide for multiple EMS operators. Utilizing the FAA approved modifications developed and owned by URS and partner Ahlers Aerospace; these conversions have been performed in various locations throughout the U.S. for the convenience of the customer.... Read more
8-Jul-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services announces that the Brazilian approval for the Auxiliary Fuel Tank has been reissued in the name of their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd, and that DART has added this STC to their manufacturer’s approval. DART has also obtained ANAC approval for the addition of the EC130B4 to the Brazilian STC; previously, only... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: HelIHub.com
Nearly 500 people recently turned up to help 722 Squadron say farewell to the venerable S-61 Sea King rescue helicopter which has anchored rescue operations across the country for 45 years. Tactical Air Command chief executive, Henrik Dam, called a huge vote of thanks to former crew members, former patients and special invitees who had... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service, and Soltage, a leading U.S. renewable energy provider, today celebrated the activation of Sikorsky’s first solar photovoltaic system as part of its clean energy program. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The Solar PowerStation – constructed, owned and operated... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Aviation Business
The Minister of Transport has demanded that airport management “take immediate steps to improve the way it engages nearby communities and responds to their concerns about safety and noise”. Helo ops look threatened, which would be high impact to the industry as many are based here.... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Business First of Louisville
Jennifer King, a resident of Radcliff, Ky., has been hired to serve as the program director for the new Air Evac Lifeteam air base at Breckinridge County Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Ky.... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Sky Shuttle Helicopters
Following a comprehensive fleet inspection and airworthiness review of Sky Shuttle Helicopters and East Asia Airlines Limited’s AW 139 helicopters and operations, the civil aviation authorities of Hong Kong and Macau have approved the resumption of all commercial flight services effective tomorrow (7 July). In demonstrating its continued and full confidence in the helicopter type,... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Times of India
Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday minced no words while shooting down the four proposals to construct private helipads in the island city and suburbs.... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Invermere Valley Echo
Helipad “failed the inspection”. The local mayor says that required upgrades will be very expensive and include things such as burying hydro lines and moving oxygen tanks at the hospital.... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Ural Helicom
(Electronic Translation from Russian) In anticipation of post-crisis boom Helicopter Company Robinson Helicopter Company (USA) to optimize the process of production of new helicopters, R44, Robinson and reduced time to market finished products. Now get a new one, created by individual order, the helicopter can be in just 6-8 weeks! after the placement of the... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: 10 News
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association’s reunion included a 4th July parade... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Antarctica New Zealand
The spectacular ridge of wind-sculpted granite towers at the entrance to Antarctica’s Wright Valley has been named the McPhail Turrets recognising Rob McPhail’s huge contribution to scientific research on the Ice. Rob McPhail, well-known to all Antarcticans, who has flown for Helicopters New Zealand for four months of each of the past 19 years in... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: BBC
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has carried out tests of the pad using a Stornoway-based Sikorsky S92... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: NBC Washington
A grand jury is expected to decide whether Raymond Jeffrey Poli should stand trial.... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: LA Times
The joint helicopter program, called Airborne Law Enforcement (ABLE), is considered a key part of both cities’ policing effort, and cuts in the amount of airborne time could hurt the departments’ effectiveness, Costa Mesa Sgt. Tim Starn said.... Read more
7-Jul-2010Source: Donaldson Company
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, has received an amendment to its current Transport Canada (TC) Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the AgustaWestland AW119 to include the new Ke model. The approval clears the... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Geneva Aviation has received EASA approval of their Tail Camera Mount for AS350/355 series helicopters. A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it provides a stable wide-angle view. News helicopters have relied on this Tail Camera for more than 13 years to... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: PremiAir
PremiAir, the award-winning UK based aviation services company, announces today (6th July) a significant step in its continued growth in business aviation. PremiAir has taken over the management of a fleet of LearJet private jets and in addition has acquired a new private jet operating and maintenance base at London’s Biggin Hill airport. This move... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: AVN
Russia’s “Mistral” carrier will be equipped with Ka-27M, Ka-52 and Ka-226 helicopters, according to the First Deputy Managing Director of JSC “Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise, Vyacheslav Kovalev.... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: FarmOnline
The community is rallying to raise funds to re-establish the Mt Isa-based, North Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service, particularly after the Government’s decision to help fund a helicopter rescue service for Toowoomba, but not for their more isolated area.... Read more
6-Jul-2010
Agusta-Bell AB-47G registered I-ASFD, which has been completely restored by some voluntary members, was put on display on Sunday July 4 at Samarate (file photo)... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: Gazette Live
A man who shone a high-powered lamp at a police helicopter could face prison. Michael Kevin Renney was accused of twice shining the light into the skies, hitting the cockpit of the Cleveland Police aircraft.... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: AVN
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6-Jul-2010
A new helipad has been inaugurated at Fratta and is available 24×7... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: Seattle Times
A proposal to put a helistop on top of Bellevue’s downtown Bank of America building will once again come before the Bellevue City Counci... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: HAI
Housing for HELI-EXPO 2011 will open at 1:00 p.m. EST on July 7, 2010. Again this year, Connections Housing will be the official HELI-EXPO 2011 housing coordinator. Watch for more details in future e-blasts and on the HAI Web site at http://www.rotor.com/heliexpo HELI-EXPO 2011 will take place from March 5-8, 2011, at the Orange County... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Austrian operator Wucher Helicopter has recently added its sixth Eurocopter AS350B3 Squirrel, registered OE-XGA. Wucher’s total fleet now numbers 13 helicopters. “This helicopter is used mainly for cargo transport up to 1.2 tons. and With a few simple steps it can be quickly fitted with a VIP interior, making it flexible for sightseeing flights and... Read more
6-Jul-2010
The next time you watch a news bulletin on Perth’s Channel Ten, odds are some of the video footage will have been shot from a Heliwest aircraft. Western Australia’s largest onshore helicopter company has signed an agreement with Channel Ten to provide a Bell Jetranger 206 lll to the station’s news division for the next... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: BBC
Commercial pilot Daren Elarmo, 40, who also uses the surname Jones, is accused of kidnapping two teenage boys for sex. Police say the pilot may now be living in Spain... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: Press-Enterprise
Refers to accident 06-Apr-10 N688SS Robinson R44 Temecula, US-California (see HeliHub.com page for this accident)... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: Reuters AlertNet
Lieutenant-General Oscar Rabena said the airforce would get 15 combat utility and night-capable helicopters, 10 refurbished UH-1H helicopters, a long-range maritime patrol plane, a refurbished C-130 transport, basic trainer jets and long-range radar systems.... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc., (ADI) the leader in Night Vision Technology is proud to announce that we are now a North American MSA Gallet Helmet Dealer under Tiger Performance Products, Inc. In our efforts to truly be your one-stop-shop for Night Vision Systems, ADI has partnered with Tiger Performance to provide you a wide array of... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: Era Helicopters
Era Helicopters LLC (Era) announced today the launch of a Search and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (SAR/EMS) operation from its base located in Fourchon, Louisiana. Together, Era and Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) will offer FAA-approved, full-service SAR/EMS capability and turnkey solutions to offshore Oil & Gas companies located in the Gulf of Mexico... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: 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
6-Jul-2010Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not refer to any helicopters and this update is included in HeliHub.com for completeness.... Read more
5-Jul-2010Source: Aviaxess
With bases already in Toulon, Saint Tropez and Le Bourget airports, Aviaxess Helicopter & Jet, the European business aviation company, now has a presence in Moscow. Frédéric Aguettant, Aviaxess’ president, and Charles Hergott, president of Allied Aviation, have signed a cooperation agreement for developing business airplane and helicopter transport in Russia. An Aviaxess agency is... Read more
5-Jul-2010Source: Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude aviation plant (UUAP) incorporated into Russian helicopter industry holding company “Russian Helicopters” delivers helicopters ahead of schedule under the contract with “UTair” air carrier. In the beginning of July UUAP dispatched ahead of time two Mi-171 helicopters (in Mi-8AMT version) to air carrier “UTair”, which should have been manufactured as per the terms of... Read more
5-Jul-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that an EC120 helicopter operated by the Baltimore Police Department has become the first EC120 in the world to reach 10,000 flight hours. The Baltimore Police Department’s fleet consists of four EC120s, which they have been operating since 2000. “The EC120 has been a great aircraft for us,†said Sgt. Andre... Read more
5-Jul-2010
Night Flight Concepts traveled to Contra Costa County California this month to provide night vision goggle (NVG) training to the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit.   The Air Support Unit of the Contra Costa (CoCo) County Sheriff’s Office has two helicopters that provide law enforcement reconnaissance, rescue, and support to all public safety agencies within the County.  The Sheriff’s Office uses “Star... Read more
