7-Jan-2010Source: Turbomeca
Further to HeliHub.com breaking the story earlier today…. The Brazilian Army Aviation signed a contract with Helibras and Turbomeca do Brasil to upgrade its 34 AS365K Panther helicopter fleet. Through this contract, Turbomeca do Brasil will strengthen its partnership with the Brazilian military forces, providing full support for the 68 Arriel 2C2 CG engines. The... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: Rotorhub
The United States Air Force has restarted its search for Common Vertical Lift Support Platform (CVLSP). The programme will replace USAF’s fleet of aging Bell UH-1Ns which ard currently used to guard the country’s ICBM silos, fly VIPs and carry out a range of utility and support missions.... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: TracPlus Global
TracPlus Global today announced that it has been selected as the exclusive provider of tracking integration services for national aerial firefighting operations in Australia for the next four years. NAFC (National Aerial Firefighting Centre), the Australian organization charged with the coordination of firefighting aircraft across Australia, including a DC10 tanker, Erickson “Elvis†aircranes and a... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: NLR
Due to blowing sand, a helicopter pilot’s in-flight visibility can be severely restricted during landings in deserts. At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Defence, the National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) has recently started working on finding solutions to support pilots during these precarious desert landings. Missions in Afghanistan and Iraq have made the issue... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: HeliHub.com editorial team
The Brazilian Army has signed contracts with both Turbomeca and Helibras Brazil which will result in the modernization of 34 of their Eurocopter AS565K Panthers, or “Pantera” as they are known locally. These aircraft were acquired in 1988. The upgrades include installation of new engines, avionics and navigation radios. Military engineers will be involved in... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Rotorhub
Spanish medical evacuation helicopters have marked a milestone 3,000 flying hours in Afghanistan.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Orlando Business Journal
A Titusville-based helicopter school is expanding its operations to Orlando Sanford International Airport due to an uptick in its military training contracts.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: HeliHub.com editorial team
To start the new year, Bond Offshore Helicopters took over the rig support contract out of Blackpool Airport for gas firm Centrica. Bond have now moved in with two brand new bright red AS365N3 Dauphins, registered G-REDE and G-REDF, operating initially from temporary accommodation at this UK airport. They had won the contract from CHC... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation under which the two companies will work together to identify opportunities to expand their business relationship. In addition, AAR was named the exclusive supplier of composite interiors for the Sikorsky S-92® helicopter program and will provide precision... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Jakarta Globe
A school for helicopter pilots has reopened after a six-year hiatus in hopes of closing a personnel gap in the country’s growing air charter industry, an official said over the weekend.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: REGA press release translated and lightly edited.
On Sunday, a crew member of a REGA Swiss Air Ambulance helicopter was sadly killed while performing his job. Rega is extremely sad and condolences to the relatives of the deceased doctor and the relatives of the two who were killed also their heartfelt condolences. Rega had been called to an avalanche in Diemtigtal in... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Helihub.com team
On Monday, the “Villa La Contra” helipad has been authorized for use for operations at night (document reference ENAC Prot No. 0000061/DIRGEN/AIN of 04/01/2010). Smeralda International Service, who operate the helipad, have thus achieved a further milestone in the development of private sector helicopter flight in Sardinia. In summer 2010, it will be allso possible... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: DGA
The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has ordered the renovation of a second batch of five Cougar helicopters, including 4 from the Army and one from the Air Force. These are part of the contract to upgrade 27 Cougars, reported to Eurocopter in January 2008 amounting to 220 million euros. The goal of the renovation... Read more
6-Jan-2010
As the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed shortly before Christmas, the Dutch Armed Forces has taken delivery of the first NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH), the naval version of NHIndustries’ NH90. However, this first helicopter (designated NNLN03), from a total order of 12 NH90 NFH for the Netherlands, is not yet ready to be deployed... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Winnipeg Free Press
The families of passengers who died in the crash of a Sikorsky helicopter off the coast of Newfoundland last year, as well as the sole survivor of the tragedy, have reached a settlement in their lawsuit against the U.S. company.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: News-Review
After a decade-long absence, emergency medical transport helicopters will began landing again at Mercy Medical Center.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Marine Corps Times
Eventually, all Marine and Navy assault support rotary wing aircraft will be equipped with the M3M FN Herstal GAU-21 .50-caliber machine gun.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Sikorsky
Helicopter Support Inc. (HSI) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Goodrich Corporation to collaboratively promote an advanced aircraft maintenance solution to the worldwide rotary aircraft market. HSI is a support and distribution company of Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS), the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: Mornington Peninsula Leader
The Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad has operated and maintained its rescue helicopter from a helipad overlooking the Sorrento pier for the past 33 years.... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: FAA
What is a Safety Management System (SMS)? SMS is the formal, top-down business approach to managing safety risk, which includes a systemic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures. (Order VS 8000.367) Welcome to the Aviation Safety Organization’s Safety Management System Website! This website was created as a public... Read more
6-Jan-2010Source: ABC
The operators of the Southwest Air Ambulance in Victoria are pleased with the cooperation of the emergency services during the helicopter’s first six months.... Read more
5-Jan-2010Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its new replacement cargo hook kit for the Eurocopter EC120 aircraft has been certified by the FAA and is currently in production. Onboard has also submitted the kit to Transport Canada and EASA for certification in Canada and Europe, respectively. “Since we... Read more
5-Jan-2010
The Russian Army will receive the latest state-of-the-art Ka-52 helicopters along with the Mi-28N, upgraded Mi-8 and Mi-26 helicopters in 2010... Read more
5-Jan-2010Source: Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its fourth quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, January 28, 2010. The company will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results and the company’s outlook. The call will be available via webcast at www.textron.com or by direct dial at (877) 209-9919 in the... Read more
5-Jan-2010Source: Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences announced that it reached and successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) and 100% model release milestones for the CH-53K main rotor pylon (MRP) program. These two events define the transition from engineering design to manufacturing of the MRP structure for the System Development and Demonstration SDD aircraft. “Aurora Flight Sciences is... Read more
5-Jan-2010Source: Dart Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today announced a new distribution agreement with the Flight Management Systems (FMS). The relationship will allow DHS customers access to another useful helicopter accessory: digital moving maps. “FMS is a leader in digital moving map technology,†said Jeff Shapiro, DHS President. “The relationship is a valuable addition for us. We are... Read more
5-Jan-2010Source: AFS
St. Louis, Mo., January 5, 2010 – 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 a Supplemental Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the Bell 430 helicopter. With this new... Read more
5-Jan-2010Source: Boeing
Boeing announced that a fifth U.S. Army unit has fielded the CH-47F Chinook helicopter. The 6th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, based at Fort Campbell, Ky., completed all required training and officially assumed operation of 12 CH-47F Chinooks on Dec. 8. “I am proud of B Company for completing the CH-47F New Equipment Fielding and... Read more
5-Jan-2010Source: Challenger Flight Systems
Challenger Aerospace announced the launch of Challenger Flight Systems today, an innovator of rotorcraft environmental systems. At the helm, president and founder LeRoy Aday brings his leadership and vast experience to this endeavor. The newly designed Challenger Flight Systems product line of heating and air-conditioning systems is available for AS350, EC130, and Bell 206 helicopters,... Read more
4-Jan-2010Source: Diariosur
The regular line between Algeciras and Ceuta helicopters will not work until after April 2010, according to projections made by the company Inaer... Read more
4-Jan-2010Source: Mountain Scene
A low-time private pilot who has recently achieved his commercial licence was awarded an operating certificate on 24th December and has launched Heli Tours in New Zealand with an AS350. See also http://www.helitours.co.nz... Read more
1-Jan-2010Source: Helicopters magazine
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30-Dec-2009Source: Helijet
Helijet International will play a critical emergency role in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games after being awarded a new contract with the BC Ambulance Service to operate two additional Sikorsky S-76 air ambulance helicopters during the Games.... Read more
30-Dec-2009
OnDemandHeli has announced that it is purchasing two new Agusta AW109S Grand in addition to its existing fleet of 3 Agusta 109E. It focuses on providing its clients with the safest, most comfortable, and VIP-style service possible.... Read more
30-Dec-2009Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Medical services for Torres Strait island communities will receive a boost, with the Queensland government to spend $4.6 million on a helipad at Thursday Island.... Read more
30-Dec-2009Source: Raytheon
The TALON LGR rounds were launched from a U.S. Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and hit targets at 3,500 meters (2.17 miles). This exceeded accuracy requirements for the Department of Defense’s Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II program.... Read more
30-Dec-2009Source: Daily Gleaner
Alan Stephen, CEO of Ambulance NB, said the high level of skill required, the stressful nature of the job and a favourable market for nurses is making it difficult to recruit and retain nurses for the provincial air ambulance service.... Read more
30-Dec-2009Source: Alabama Live
The new UH-72A Lakota will be unveiled at 10 a.m. on Jan. 9 at Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2 at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: EDP24
Aberdeen-based Bond Offshore Helicopters has won a five-year deal with global energy company Perenco, which will see Bond provide helicopter services to Southern North Sea rigs from Norwich International airport.... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Press & Journal
A bed-and-breakfast operator wants to build a helipad for the north’s lifeline air ambulances in her front garden.... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) announced today changes and improvements in its organizational structure designed to improve operations and financial performance.... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Flightglobal
Chinese state-owned helicopter manufacturer Avicopter is considering the launch of a new engine programme for the EC175/Z15 medium twin that it is developing jointly with Eurocopter.... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Sun Sentinel
A court has denied a Florida real estate company’s bid to use a helicopter pad originally built for former President Nixon’s island getaway home.... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Clarion Ledger
MedStat EMS will base a medical helicopter in Winona to aid victims of traumatic injuries and critical illnesses, company officials announced... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Rotornews
HAI is deeply saddened at the passing of Columbia Helicopters’ Founder and Chairman of the Board, Glenn Wesley “Wes†Lematta. With over 50 years in the helicopter business, Lematta’s accomplishments and contributions to industry were nothing short of amazing.... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: http://www.verticalmag.com/control/news/templates/?a=12620&z=11
After several decades as the leading helicopter kit manufacturer in the world, RotorWay has decided it’s time to take on the production light turbine market, too After several decades as the leading helicopter kit manufacturer in the world, RotorWay has decided it’s time to take on the production light turbine market, too... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Business Times
To date, a total of 114 EC175s have already been ordered by 14 different customers, the company said in a statement... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Vertical
Stratus Helicopters, the premier Helicopter Services and Training Provider in South Western Ohio has announced the availability of a complete Instrument Training Program for those seeking a Helicopter Instrument Rating... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund announces today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSXâ€) has accepted the Fund’s notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid to purchase some of its outstanding ordinary units through the facilities of the TSX for a period of twelve months ending on December 28, 2010... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Vertical
Texas Aviation Services recently delivered a multi-mission AS-350B2 to Arroyo Grande Ranch Company to be utilized for Patrol, Search and Rescue, Domestic and Wildlife Animal Preservation and inter-company support.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Honolulu Advertiser
A Kahului-based tour helicopter company has filed for bankruptcy weeks after a lender repossessed one of its aircraft and got a court order to take back another.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Cook Children's Medical Center
Santa Claus delivered a shiny new $7.1 million present to Cook Children’s Medical Center on Tuesday that had adults and kids scrambling to get a better look.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Yorkshire Evening Post
West Yorkshire Police is celebrating 20 years of using one of its most effective weapons in the war on crime.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: The Gazette
The Colorado Springs Police Department has lost its wings. In a decommissioning ceremony Tuesday, the department bid farewell to its Air Support Unit, one police budget line on a list of many that were cut because of projected city budget shortfalls in 2010... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: ABC
A new helipad designed to make the transfer of critically ill patients more efficient is being opened at Gilgandra.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Kent Online
It’s happy birthday to a charity which is literally one of Kent’s lifesavers. The Kent Air Ambulance was founded in November 1989 and exactly 20 years ago – on Wednesday, December 23, 1989 – it made its first life-saving mission.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: BAE Systems
BAE Systems has successfully installed the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system on U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook aircraft.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Yorkshire Evening Post
Yorkshire flight training centre Multiflight is toasting high flying student Natasha Tottman, 26, who has successfully completed her helicopter commercial pilot’s licence.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: AgustaWestland
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24-Dec-2009Source: Mizzima
Quoting a high-level source in ‘Rosoboronexport’, close to the Russia-Burma negotiation process, Nikolsky said the contract includes delivering 20 MiG-29 fighter jets worth Euro 400 million (US$ 570 million) and 8 to 10 Mi-35 attack helicopters worth Euro 50 million (US$ 71 million).... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Rotornews
Vector Aerospace has concluded through a wholly owned subsidiary the acquisition of a repair and overhaul facility for PT6A model engines located in Johannesburg, South Africa.... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: PIB
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved the proposal for purchase of seven number of Dauphin AS-365 N3 helicopters by Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: EBAN
Bournemouth Helicopters plans to launch a demand-led private charter operation in the spring of 2010 after acquiring an EC120 Colibri. The UK company, which took over a helicopter training school in 1994 and also has an R-44, says that the Colibri acquisition will also enhance TRTO opportunities.... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: Omniflight
Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a leading national provider of air medical services, announced today that John Thomas Read, check airman and flight instructor for the company is the recipient of the W. A. (Dub) Blessing Certified Flight Instructor of the Year Award from The Helicopter Association International (HAI).... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: NT News
An Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation said the drug caused “impaired performance of complex tasks such as flying”. The chopper was also overloaded.... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: Salisbury Journal
THE Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has flown its 2000th mission, even though it has only been running for two and a half years.... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: AgustaWestland
The Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria have ordered an AW139 medium twin helicopter to meet the latest Bulgarian Border Police helicopter requirement.... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: AgustaWestland
The order represents the third helicopter to be sold to the Korea Coast Guard and the sixth AW139 helicopter to be sold to the Republic of Korea... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: Rotorhub
The Swiss federal procurement, technology and real estate competence centre, armasuisse, handed over the last of 20 EC635 helicopters to the Swiss Air Force.... Read more
23-Dec-2009Source: Rotorhub
Eurocopter has completed the delivery of two EC145s to Helicopteros Marinos, an Argentinean offshore operator that serves the oil and gas industry in the southernmost area of Argentina.... Read more
22-Dec-2009Source: RYT9
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), Eurocopter’s subsidiary in Singapore, has made an initial major investment in the new center, covering new facilities, specialized tools and qualification training for personnel.... Read more
22-Dec-2009Source: ABC
Union officials say the lives of Hunter Valley residents will be put at risk when new deployment procedures are introduced for the region’s rescue helicopter.... Read more
22-Dec-2009Source: The Spectrum
The Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center announced that by the end of this year, it expects to have reached its goal of raising $2.3 million of the $7.5 million needed to bring a Life Flight helicopter to St. George... Read more
