26-May-2010Source: Skybooks
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has introduced its release 4.3, which adds new functionality and generates new time-saving features to its Electronic Record Keeping Program. New time-saving features include: New flight operations functionality and reporting by leg Auto distance, pilot flight time, and total aircraft meter calculations... Read more
26-May-2010Source: Bell
The Bell Helicopter Training Academy, announced that it has placed into service its new 429 Flight Training Device (FTD). This device, the first simulator for the 429 in the industry, was built to Level 7 specifications and is slated for FAA Level 6 certification by early 2011. Frasca International designed and built this state-of-the art... Read more
26-May-2010Source: AVI
Mi-44 targetted as 6-7 seater available in Mi-44-1 single and Mi=-44-2 twin engine versions. Similarity to the Eurocopter AS350/AS355 product line is obvious!... Read more
26-May-2010Source: Orange County Register
Michael Lucchese, 57, filed a claim against the city Monday saying he is under “constant surveillance” by helicopters that have followed him about 20 times a day since June 2008.... Read more
26-May-2010Source: Mayport Mirror
Cmdr. Michael Steffen relieved Cmdr. Donald Allerton as commanding officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 60 during a change of command ceremony on May 8. Guest speaker for the event was Cmdr. William Pevey.... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology™ demonstrator achieved a speed of 181 knots in a test flight today at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The X2 Technology demonstrator combines an integrated suite of technologies intended to advance the state-of-the-art, counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter. It is designed to demonstrate... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Eagle Pass Heliskiing
As a progressive company, perfecting the ‘new wave’ in heliskiing has meant addressing both the areas of improving safety and environmental stewardship. Regarding safety the ‘SnowPulse Lifebag’ is a functioning backpack which contains a refillable compressed air cylinder and airbag within the shoulder straps. When deployed by the user the airbag inflates in a horseshoe... Read more
25-May-2010Source: IVA
The Air Force will buy Mi-28, Ka-52 and significantly upgraded Mi-8... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Old West New West
Departing daily from either their Las Vegas or Boulder City terminals, the tour flies at low level over the Hoover Dam in a Eurocopter EC130... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Reuters
An internal ministry report obtained by Reuters on Tuesday said the step was being taken because of serious problems with the wiring of the helicopter built by EADS unit Eurocopter.... Read more
25-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Ukraine company Aviakon has recently been conducting some flight tests of a the Mi-8MTV fitted with the new TV3-117VMA-SBM1V engine model, in association with engine manufacturer Motor Sich. The TVZ-117VMA-SBM1V is based on turboprop engine TVZ-117VMA-SBM1 used by the Antonov AN-140 regional aircraft, and adapted for helicopter use – the “V” suffix relates to the... Read more
25-May-2010Source: MyWebTimes
AÂ proposal by La Salle County Sheriff Tom Templeton to add a low-cost helicopter to the county’s law enforcement tools is to be considered by the full County Board at its June 14 meeting.... Read more
25-May-2010Source: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board has developed a five-day course in rotorcraft accident investigation that will be delivered at its training center near Washington in August. The course, which has been in development for more than a year, was designed to provide investigators from regulatory authorities, investigative agencies, private industry, and potential parties to an... Read more
25-May-2010Source: 3News
The compliance issue reportedly affects helicopters based in Tauranga, Hamilton, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Nelson.... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Karachi News
Pakistan is believed to have indicated in the letter that the helicopters could be used effectively in on-going war on terror and would be helpful in controlling the menace of terrorism... Read more
25-May-2010Source: The Citizen
This is the largest-ever theft recovery for the LoJack system in the entire state of Georgia, according to Sheriff’s Investigator Brent Rowan.... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, presented EC175 helicopter at HeliRussia 2010. This underlines the importance which Eurocopter puts to Russia and CIS markets as this helicopter was presented at HAI (USA), Le Bourget (France) and in HeliRussia (Russia). EC 175 was presented in off shore configuration for 16 passengers. Eurocopter Group is the leader... Read more
25-May-2010Source: BBC
Devon Air Ambulance is celebrating flying its 16,000th mission across the county. The rescue helicopter was called to Broadwoodkelly at about 1120 BST on Saturday to rescue a lady who had fallen and required hospital treatment.... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Absolute Fire Systems
The innovative actuator and control technology that makes FAST Bucket a superior aerial firefighting solution has been patented in Australia and the United States. The proprietary control system design distinguishes FAST Bucket from older technology bucket products because it enables operators to control water volume from the cockpit, regardless of bucket size, and uses less... Read more
25-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Brazil’s Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social (BNDES) has extended its “FINAME” finance offering until the end of the year for the purchase of AS350 helicopters from local manufacturer Helibras. FINAME is short for Financiamento para Aquisição de Máquinas e Equipamentos Industriais, literally “Financing for Acquisition of Industrial Machinery and Equipment”. This line of... Read more
25-May-2010Source: HAL
Indian aviation fraternity in general and HAL in particular is eager to witness another milestone event, when Hon’ble Defence Minister Shri A.K Antony will dedicate the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) to the nation on coming Sunday at HAL Airport. Indigenously developed and built by HAL in a record time, a derivative of Advanced Light Helicopter... Read more
25-May-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Italian Coast Guard has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy. The AW139 will perform a range of missions including maritime patrol, search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services. Three more... Read more
25-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
In a previously unannounced contract, HeliHub.com reports that the International division of Bristow Helicopters have contracted a Super Puma for 18 months to Saipem. The helicopter is supporting their “Castoro Sei” semi-submersible pipelay vessel, which is laying part of the new Nord Stream pipeline from St Petersburg to Hamburg through the Baltic Sea in the... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Triumph Group
Triumph Group have announced that it has received early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) waiting period from the Federal Trade Commission’s Premerger Notification Office for the relevant transactions effecting Triumph’s previously announced plan to acquire Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, Triumph anticipates completing the acquisition in June of... Read more
25-May-2010Source: Sstar-Telegram
John Garrison, the fifth chief executive in nine years, says he wants to change that by setting a clear, focused and balanced long-term direction.... Read more
24-May-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems will be attending the Shephard Group’s Heli Pacific Conference and Exhibition in Queensland Australia May 26-27. This two-day event will look at the rotorcraft industry as a whole, examining military developments and also discussing issues affecting civil and parapublic operations. SkyTrac’s Kim Bagnall will be on hand at the event to demonstrate SkyTrac’s... Read more
24-May-2010Source: Arizona Republic
In a May 20 letter, released by Brewer’s office on Friday, the governor asks the federal government to reallocate some of the nation’s network of OH-58 Kiowa helicopters to Arizona for use in border missions. Click on the “Arizona Republic” link for the press story, or here for the full 18-page pack sent by the... Read more
24-May-2010Source: US Navy
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) — Four members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron here were named the 2009 MacKay Trophy winners. Capt. Robert Rosebrough, 1st Lt. Lucas Will, Master Sgt. Dustin Thomas and Staff Sgt. Tim Philpott, the crew of an HH-60G Pavehawk combat search and rescue helicopter “Pedro 16”, have been recognized for their... Read more
23-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The recent Heli-Russia 2010 event was used to launch the Mi-34S1 model, a piston engined version of the Mi-34 built to FAR27 standards and aimed directly at the Robinson R44 market. The current Mi-34S is powered by the radial Vedeneyev M-14V-26 engine, while the new model will feature the piston M9FV from the Voronezh Mechanical... Read more
23-May-2010Source: Murray Ledger
Murray-Calloway County Hospital officials welcomed the Taylor family and members of the public Friday morning for the dedication of the Della Taylor Memorial Helipad.... Read more
23-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The Bulgarian Interior Ministry is to build an operational base for its aviation unit on a plot in the northern part of the Sofia airport. The construction of the airbase will be financed under an international project, the implementation of which will take two years to complete. The new facility will have helicopter hangars and... Read more
23-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
As Helicopteres Guimbal gradually ramps up its production rate, almost every airframe off the production line is creating a news story. And so with production number 1011 under the Swedish registration SE-JRH was delivered this last week to Savback Helicopters in Sweden. Savback has announced on their dedicated website http://www.cabri.se that they have exclusive rights... Read more
23-May-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Aerosouz has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in Russia for the AgustaWestland range of light commercial helicopters. The Service Centre, based close to the Moscow ring, will provide maintenance and repair services as well as maintaining a spare parts inventory for the AgustaWestland helicopters, enabling... Read more
21-May-2010Source: NLR
The demand for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is rising, both nationally and internationally. Unmanned aircraft can, for instance, be used to monitor dikes, inspect borders and conduct surveillance operations for the police and military. For civilian use, UASs especially offer technical, economic and environmental advantages. During military or paramilitary missions, a UAS is a cost-effective... Read more
21-May-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that HeliClub of Russia has placed an order for one AW139 medium twin helicopter becoming the first customer for the type in Russia. This aircraft, which adds to a Grand light twin helicopter already ordered by the company, will be used to perform corporate and passenger transport... Read more
21-May-2010Source: Asia Pacific Aerospace
Asia Pacific Aerospace Plans to Increase Support for Small to Medium Gas Turbines Engines by announcing today the acquisition of Victorian based, Aviation Turbine Overhaul (ATO). ATO is a small to medium gas turbine overhaul and rework facility located at Moorabbin Airport in Victoria. Mr Steve Mason, APA Chief Executive announced that “the acquisition will... Read more
20-May-2010Source: Flightglobal
Sikorsky;’s X2 demonstrator has reached a record 168 knots. Meantime, it’s S76 chase helicopter has had to stand down as it can only reach 155 knots and a fixed-wing Cessna Conquest called in as that has a top end of 250 knots. Pushing the envelope!... Read more
20-May-2010Source: Voice of Russia
Heli-Russia 2010 opened today in Moscow. This article presents the first show overview... Read more
20-May-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) announced today the planned retirement of David Dolstein, the Company’s senior vice president of its Community-Based Services (CBS) Division. The retirement is effective September 1, 2010. Mr. Dolstein joined the Company in July 1997 and has since served the Company in his current role. He will continue to be available to... Read more
20-May-2010Source: La Opinion Coruna
New AW139 or SAR operator SASEMAR adds to an S61N already operated, as well as two fisheries patrol S76s which could be made available – “Pesca 1” based at Vito and “Pesca 2” at Celeiro... Read more
20-May-2010Source: ProMetal RCT
The ProMetal Rapid Casting Technology division of The Ex One Company, LLC (with locations in Irwin, PA, Troy, MI and Houston, TX) in partnership with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation was awarded the coveted Robert L. Pinckney Award by the Vertical Flight Society of the American Helicopter Society. The award is given in recognition of notable achievement... Read more
20-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is having great success with its “Gallery†feature, recording over 2,000 images added in two and a half months. 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 this gallery to... Read more
20-May-2010Source: Heli Aviation
Translation from German…Â (English anomalies to be addressed to Google please!) The Heli Trainer sets new standards in flight training. The flight simulator helicopter trainer is presented exclusively at the ILA. As part of the international air-leading trade fair presents the Heli Aviation GmbH together with KUKA Roboter GmbH and the Max Planck Institute for... Read more
20-May-2010Source: Mitteldeutsche Zeitung
This press story shows German operator ADAC Luftrettung carrying out some training for over-water rescue operations with their “Christop 33” Eurocopter EC135. However, HeliHub.com notes the complete absence of a winch, relying instead on a fixed rope with a padded loop on the end. In come countries, we guess that could generate some “health and... Read more
20-May-2010Source: Royal Navy
824 Naval Air Squadron, based at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose near Helston in Cornwall has been awarded the Fleet Air Arm’s Bambara Flight Safety Shield. This annual award was given to 824 NAS in recognition of the Squadron’s commendable Flight Safety ethos throughout the last year. The shield was presented by Rear Admiral Tom... Read more
20-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The Sri Lankan Air Force has agreed to provide a helicopter service to get people to and from the airport, following recent flooding in the region. The SLAF has for a long time operated a commercial arm under the name of Helitours, albeit with the helicopters retained in military colours and with military serials. HeliHub.com... Read more
20-May-2010Source: US Marine Corps
Federal and state fire agencies remain ready to respond after local military and civilian fire personnel completed their third annual aerial firefighting drill at Camp Pendleton, May 13. Approximately 34 emergency service personnel and several aircraft from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Naval Air Station North Island and California’s Department... Read more
20-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Following an audit by Eurocopter, UTair Engineering in Russia has been approved as an authorised maintenance centre by the Euroopean manufacturer. This approval covers the AS350, AS355 and Bo105 products. This is the second manufacturer approval of UTair Engineering – they had previously achieved R44 approval from Robinson.... Read more
20-May-2010Source: Bristow Group
Bristow released two versions of this – HeliHub.com confirms this is the corrected version…. – Diluted EPS of $0.78 for the quarter ($0.73 excluding special items) and $3.10 for the fiscal year ($3.02 excluding special items) – Diluted EPS for fiscal 2010, excluding special items in both periods, increased nine percent Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported financial results for... Read more
20-May-2010Source: CBC
A stripped-down drug-smuggling Bell 206B JetRanger seized by the B.C. RCMP has been put up for auction under the province’s proceeds of crime legislation, after no one came forward to claim it.... Read more
20-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Ukraine’s Minister of Emergency Situations Nestor Shufrych has announced that a Mil Mi-2 helicopter has been allocated to a summer SAR role for the Sea of Azov. This 14,500 square mile sea is bordered by Ukraine to the north and Russia to the south and south-east. The helicopter will fly in daylight hours only from... Read more
19-May-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval for their Bearpaw Kit for the A119/AW119MK1 helicopters. For as long as helicopters have been in operation soft terrain landings have created problems for pilots. Without Bearpaws, helicopters experience balancing problems when landing or taking off in... Read more
19-May-2010Source: Ventura County Star
A Glenn County man is facing up to 20 years in prison for interfering with an aircraft by shining a powerful laser at a California Highway Patrol helicopter.... Read more
19-May-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that its American Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Flight Training Device has been certified for Night Vision Goggle training. The FAA Level 7 qualified Flight Training Device is located at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona. “The addition of Night Vision Google training capabilities to our American Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Flight Training... Read more
19-May-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first AW139 medium twin helicopter equipped with the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) has been delivered to London Air Services (LAS) of Canada during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy today. This additional VIP transport-configured helicopter will complement customer’s current air... Read more
19-May-2010Source: New York Post
Failed Times Sq bomber Faisal Shahzad told interrogators he wanted to hit the city’s Rockefeller Plaza, Grand Central Terminal, the World Financial Center and the Connecticut headquarters of Sikorsky if his Times Square attack were successful... Read more
19-May-2010Source: Taiwan News
Federal authorities issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for a man they say fired at a Puerto Rico police helicopter and injured two people, one of whom later died. (See HeliHub.com accident page here)... Read more
19-May-2010Source: AAMS
Making air and critical care ground medical transport as safe as possible through a systemic, scientific approach is the primary aim of a new Safety Management Training Academy being launched this summer by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). The five-day AAMS Safety Management Training Academy is set for June 13-17, 2010, at Oglebay... Read more
19-May-2010Source: http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2010/100517helirecord.html
Helicopter pilot Mark Young of Montrose, Colo., set eight world helicopter records last year that were recently ratified by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, including speed records and a landing on Pikes Peak.... Read more
19-May-2010Source: Cubic
Cubic Corporation (NYSE:Â CUB) has bolstered its strategic presence in the defense, maritime and homeland security sectors by acquiring the assets of Impeva Labs, Inc., an international provider of global asset management, tracking, monitoring and security solutions. Cubic acquired Impeva’s contracts, inventory, fixed assets and intellectual property on May 14. A new subsidiary called Cubic Global... Read more
19-May-2010Source: Australian Dept of Defence
Specialist personnel from the European engine manufacturer (Turbomeca and Rolls Royce have been brought to Australia to assist with the ongoing investigation into a technical incident with an Australian Defence Force (ADF) Multi Role Helicopter (MRH90) last month. The helicopter suffered an engine failure in one of its two main engines on 20 April 2010,... Read more
19-May-2010Source: Puget Sound Regional Aviation Group
The Puget Sound Regional Aviation Group, made up of aviation units from King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties along with Washington State Patrol has been recognized for the “Outstanding Regional Partnership†award for 2010.  The Urban Area Security Initiative program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security.  This is the first year for the national awards. The... Read more
19-May-2010Source: HAI
On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 commercial air tour operators from Nevada and Alaska visited Washington, D.C. to meet with regulators and lawmakers on topics affecting the air tour industry. Between meetings the operators took time to attend the AeroClub of Washington’s monthly luncheon at the Capital Hilton. Those in attendance included: Lee Dunn, Legal Counsel... Read more
19-May-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter announced today that University of Michigan’s Survival Flight program has ordered three EC155s to upgrade its helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and replace its current fleet. “This order demonstrates that the state-of-the-art EC155 is the aircraft of choice for the future of helicopter emergency medical services,” said Marc Paganini,... Read more
19-May-2010Source: ABS-CBN
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) sgrounded 33 R44s and 18 R22s following a fatal R44 accident which killed the four occupants and a fifth person on the ground.... Read more
18-May-2010Source: Eurocopter Canada
“We selected the AS350 B3 for its impressive reliability and ability to lift external loads under a wide range of temperature conditions,†said Frank Kelner, CEO of V. Kelner Helicopters. “The helicopter is ideal for all utility missions such as mineral exploration and forest fire fighting.” “The helicopter offers excellent maneuverability, great visibility and low... Read more
18-May-2010Source: Dispatch Online
The Health Department has ended its air ambulance contract with Lanseria-based National Aircraft Corporation (NAC) and demanded that the company pays more than R11million for overcharging the department.... Read more
18-May-2010Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accidents of:- Agusta A109E, G-TYCN at Blandford Forum, Dorset on 18th January 2010... Read more
18-May-2010Source: Liverpool Echo
A police spokesperson confirmed that four intruders gained access to the RAF Woodvale compound at around 4am, and were able to cause minor damage to the aircraft... Read more
18-May-2010Source: Times of India
In its inquiry report submitted to the state government, the agency said the crash was an “accident” which could have been averted if the pilots had terminated the journey or changed the flight path in view of adverse weather conditions – see HeliHub accident data – 2-Sep-09 VT-APG Bell B430 46 miles east of Kurnool,... Read more
18-May-2010Source: Discovery Air
Discovery Air Inc. is pleased to announce that its Great Slave Helicopters subsidiary (GSH) has signed a new three-year contract with the Province of Manitoba to provide forest fire suppression support services. The deal commits one Bell medium helicopter, operated by GSH subsidiary Hudson Bay Helicopters, to the province for each fire season over the... Read more
18-May-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Lightweight Heli-Utility-Basket™ for the Bell 205/210/212/214 models of helicopters. DART’s new lightweight basket provides the same load capacity as the standard and low profile baskets but with a 30% reduction in... Read more
18-May-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments
Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the promotion of Marissa Reddick to purchasing supervisor. Reddick’s primary objective in her new position is to ensure that all parts received meet Mid-Continent’s best cost, quality and delivery standards; these benefits are directly passed on to all Mid-Continent customers. Reddick began her career at Mid-Continent Instruments in February 1997. She... Read more
17-May-2010Source: Arizona Republic
The American Helicopter Society International honored an aerospace engineer from Boeing Co. in Mesa with the industry’s version of the Oscar for his leadership and innovation to improve vertical flight... Read more
17-May-2010Source: NATO Training Mission
The Afghan National Army Air Corps’s 377th Rotary Wing Squadron conducted their first combined operation mission on May 13th, 2010 using two Mi-17s for transport and two Mi-35s to provided air escort. Three mixed U.S. and Afghan crews and one all Afghan crew transported 70 Afghan National Army troops from Jalalabad to Forward Operating Base BOSTICK. The Mi-17s transported... Read more
