16-Nov-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the first prototype of the AW149 multi-role military medium twin helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight on November 13th at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant. The aircraft was flown by AgustaWestland Chief Test Pilot Giuseppe Lo Coco... Read more
16-Nov-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the first AW159 multi-role military helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility with Chief Test Pilot Donald Maclaine at the controls... Read more
16-Nov-2009Source: NorthFulton.com
It turned out to be much ado about nothing after a helicopter piloted by a Florida man was flown to North Point Mall Nov. 1 for some shopping.... Read more
16-Nov-2009Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter kicked off its participation in the Dubai Air Show with the latest delivery of two Bell 412EP helicopters to Falcon Aviation Services. This delivery makes the ninth and tenth 412’s delivered to Falcon Aviation Services, eight of which have been delivered this year.... Read more
15-Nov-2009Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems will exhibit at the Air Transport Association Canada (ATAC) Annual Convention and Trade Show in Quebec City, Quebec from Nov 15-17, 2009... Read more
14-Nov-2009Source: CharterX
The University of Michigan has signed a multi-year agreement with Pentastar Aviation to provide management and support for all emergency medical operations for the Survival Flight program. The Survival Flight fleet includes a Citation Encore jet airplane and three Bell 430 helicopters.... Read more
13-Nov-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.... Read more
13-Nov-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund announced that Jean-Pierre Blais is retiring as President and Trustee of Canadian Helicopters, effective today. To ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Blais will remain as an advisor to Canadian Helicopters until January 1, 2010.... Read more
13-Nov-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund declares monthly distribution... Read more
13-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) today announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky in India, including components for S-92® helicopter cabins... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: CBC
Winnipeg’s police chief, backed by Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative Party, is pushing for a helicopter to be added to the service’s resources. Chief Keith McCaskill said the chopper would be a “huge benefit” but the question of who would pay for it must first be answered.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Stamford Plus
The region’s most prestigious business community leadership award will be presented by The Business Council of Fairfield County to Jeffrey P. Pino, President, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on Tuesday, November 17, 2009... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Infos Chalon
Numerous examples have also shown the unavailability of helicopter CHU Dijon and too far removed from that of Auxerre, Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand and thus the Board of Directors of the Center Hospitalier de Chalon sur Saone decided to equip the 71 UAS with a helicopter for all inhabitants of the Saone et Loire.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Rotornews
In her new role, Galloway will focus on introducing and driving sales for the EMS division’s Forté products and solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The Forté product line provides a complete in-flight office capability with e-mail, voice, and text solutions.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Spencer Power has been promoted to Assistant Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The center provides training for pilots who operate aircraft manufactured by Bell Helicopter.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Vertical
Eurocopter will participate at the 2009 Dubai Airshow with two of its state-of the-art helicopters – a Tiger will be performing daily flight presentations and a full scale mock-up of the EC175 in offshore configuration will be displayed on the EADS stand... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Liverpool Daily Post
It has been sold by former managing director Andrea Brown, who has run the company since 2002. The new Helicentre consortium includes Andrew Tyrer, a director of Wrexham-based ice pop manufacturer Mr Freeze.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Star Bulletin
The airport’s existing cargo facility is destined to be used as a heliport.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: NBC
The battle over whether San Francisco General Hospital should be equipped with a helipad to save lives could come down to a ritzy fundraiser.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Dutch military
The first Alouette III helicopters built 45 years ago recently made a historic flight back to the French factory... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: CAD CAM News
Lightning strike tests of a helicopter at Eurocopter’s Donauwörth facility have verified the accuracy of finite element analysis techniques for characterising the electromagnetic behaviour of complete and custom-cabled modern aircraft structures constructed using advanced composite materials.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: Vertical
Travers and Associates has specialized in helicopter insurance and has been active with helicopter organizations since 1950. Travers and Associates is experienced in developing helicopter insurance programs that are tailored to meet each pilot’s or company’s needs.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: EBAN
Heli Austria is bringing a BO105 LS A3 Superlifter into service. Roy Knaus, ceo, says: “We will use it for all kinds of twin-engine work including passengers and aerial and also for construction flights in cities.... Read more
12-Nov-2009Source: EBAN
Portugal’s Heliavia is lobbying for Lisbon airport to provide a new full service dedicated executive terminal. The company’s gm Vitoria Henriques says that it has taken the matter up several times without success.... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: ABC
The Darwin City Council has given a scenic helicopter tour operator the green light for a trial in Darwin next year.... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: EBAN
UK operator Elite Helicopters, based at Goodwood aerodrome, is planning to bring a third managed A109S Grand into service by the end of the year. The fleet expansion coincides with CAA approval to carry out full IFR public transport operations.... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: Bristow
Bristow Group announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Bruce H. Stover and Ian Godden to fill two newly created director positions. In addition, John M. May was elected to replace Jonathan H. Cartwright, who resigned effective November 4, 2009... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: Precision Aviation Group
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11-Nov-2009Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation announced the appointment of Tom Curtis as the new vice president of its Products Division.... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that JSC Euro-Asia Air of Kazakhstan has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter announced that its Canadian Supply Center is now providing Honeywell T53 engine spare parts and accessories in Canada.... Read more
10-Nov-2009Source: Sunshine Coast Daily
SUNSHINE Coast beaches will be safer this summer thanks to Surf Life Saving Queensland’s newest piece of equipment – a twin engine helicopter. The EC135 chopper’s keys were handed over to SLSQ by Queensland emergency services minister Neil Roberts.... Read more
10-Nov-2009
The director of a helicopter company that made sightseeing flights to icebergs off Otago in 2006, hopes another iceberg now in the Southern Ocean moves closer to New Zealand.... Read more
10-Nov-2009Source: Aerobell
Aerobell Air Charter the leading aviation solutions provider in Costa Rica & Central America has created their fan based page in the world’s largest social network: Facebook... Read more
9-Nov-2009Source: Park Record
The company has already used The Canyons as a base for shuttling its customers into the mountains, said Rusty Dassing, a senior guide at Wasatch Powderbird Guides. “Instead of operating out of the parking lot, they’ve got a better place in mind to have helicopters coming in and out of The Canyons,” Dassing said. A... Read more
9-Nov-2009Source: EADS
EADS Defence & Security (DS) will equip the Slovenian police force’s helicopter squadron with the globally unique HELLAS (Helicopter Laser Radar) obstacle warning system, which enables helicopter missions to be carried out even when visibility is extremely poor.... Read more
9-Nov-2009Source: UTV Weekly
REACH and the Bureau of Land Management were showing off a new helipad in Glamis near the Glamis Beach Store... Read more
9-Nov-2009Source: Anchorage Daily News
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9-Nov-2009Source: Suinday Sun
The Sunday Sun launches a major campaign to keep hope in the skies by buying the Great North Air Ambulance its own life-saving helicopter.... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc announced that it has expanded its eLearning computer based training program content and will also soon offer training through an online portal.... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: HAI
Only one week remains to submit nominations for the 2010 “Salute to Excellence†Awards Celebration – Thursday, November 12, 2009... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: Xiaoint
Specializing in completions for the Eurocopter AS350B2 and AS350SD2 helicopter series, Heliproducts will exhibit its lease and upgrade capabilities for the Eurocopter helicopter along with parts, sales and maintenance tooling product lines to help support the growing helicopter industry.... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: RotorNews
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received JCAB Approval of their Emergency Float Kits for the AW119MKII in Japan. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received.... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: RotorNews
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Tyler Camera Systems has received Transport Canada approval of their Side Video Gimbal Support Framework for the R44 aircraft model. FAA and EASA approvals have been previously received.... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&newsid905=62534
The HAI Government Contracting Committee will meet in Boise, Idaho November 18, 19, and 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn Boise Spectrum... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: UAW Local 1069
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Company has notified the Union that your newly negotiated bonus checks in the amount of $3500.00 will be included in your November 5th, 2009 paycheck.... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: Rotorhub
The first Merlin helicopter crews are ready to deploy to Afghanistan following pre-deployment training in the United States.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: DLR
The use of two active sidesticks and the resulting total replacement of the conventional helicopter control system are new. In 2007, DLR tested the right-hand sidestick in flight and is now setting new benchmarks with the first flight to use two sidesticks.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: AeroNews
Forward Vision Systems and One Sky Aviation announced the completion and award of an STC for installation of the company’s “Enhanced Vision System” EVS 100/600 on the R44 Model Robinson Helicopter.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Daily Post
Life-saving search and rescue helicopter crews from RAF Valley will halt night time rescues while new crews are trained up. The Ministry of Defence has announced a six week suspension to night shifts by 22 Squadron, with cover provided by neighbouring bases RAF Valley will close overnight from 15 November until 31 December.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Devon 24
DEVON Air Ambulance will soon have a purpose-built second airbase at Eaglescott Airfield in North Devon. Having worked from a portable building for the past four years, the crew are looking forward to spending the remainder of the winter in their new warm and dry base, due for completion around Christmas.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Howie Blog
Following months of careful evaluation, Life Link III has been selected to take over air medical transport services for SMDC Health System. The Minneapolis-based organization will replace SMDC’s LifeFlight helicopter service effective January 4, 2010... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Vertical
SAFARI Helicopter has reached an agreement with SAFARI Helicopter of Ontario for marketing and distribution in Ontario, Canada.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Air Methods
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5-Nov-2009Source: RotorNews
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner; DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval for their Vertical Reference Floor Window Kits for Eurocopter AS 350/AS 355 models of aircraft.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Vail Valley Medical Center
The Chief Executive Officer of Vail Valley Medical Center has announced their plan to add helicopter transport service to Eagle County and hospitals in surrounding areas. Helicopter service is scheduled to begin in February 2010 and will be based out of Eagle County Regional Airport.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Yorkshire Post
A MECHANIC who shone a laser pen at a police helicopter at night has been jailed for four months. Allan Ponsonby told Leeds Crown Court yesterday he felt the West Yorkshire Police helicopter had been harassing him and following him for months and had pointed the laser to show a customer at his garage where... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems announces the delivery of its 100,000th commercial-use infrared camera. The FLIR thermal imager was sold by distributor Professional Equipment to Bob the Inspector, Inc. in Green Valley, AZ.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Tahlequah Daily Press
The mother of a Tahlequah woman killed last month in a helicopter crash has filed suit against the pilot’s estate, his parents and Robinson Helicopter Co. See also our Accident data 15-Oct-09 N3234G Robinson R22 Tahlequah, US-Oklahoma... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: US Marine Corps
After more than 30 years of faithful service, the old is replaced by the new, with the entrance of the new Huey, the UH-1Y ‘Venom’.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the “Fundâ€) (TSX: CHL.UN) will release its third quarter ending September 30, 2009, on Thursday November 12, 2009, after market close.... Read more
5-Nov-2009Source: Mineral Daiy News Tribune
Representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration were in Keyser Thursday to inspect the new helipad at Potomac Valley Hospital.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Bristow
– Revenue was $291.6 million, which was substantially unchanged from September 2008 quarter revenue of $291.7 million and June 2009 quarter revenue of $290.5 million. – Operating income was $53.6 million, an increase of 26% from the September 2008 quarter and 20% from the June 2009 quarter.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Times Now
Plans to replace the ageing Cheetah and Chetak chopper fleet of the Army and Air Force are set to get delayed, thanks to indecision of the Defence Ministry over conducting of the field trials.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky has provided helicopters to support the Royal Family since the early 1950’s, including the R4, S-51, S-55, S-58, S-58T, S-76B and the S-76C+ helicopters. The new S76C++ helicopter entered service in September.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Vertical
Helicopter Express’s strategy of always investing in new equipment has helped set it apart from its competitors, and helped ensure its continued growth and success, as Dan Megna reports in this article from the October-November issue of Vertical.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: RotorNews
Mr. Guy Joannes has been appointed to the position of President and CEO of Eurocopter Canada Limited. Guy graduated with an Aerospace Engineering Degree from ESTACA, Paris in 1978 and with a Management Degree from ICG, Paris in 1990.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Globe and Mail
Engineers have discovered a hairline crack in the gearbox of a Canadian-based Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, the latest chapter in an ongoing mechanical saga that has cast an investigative spotlight on the high-tech machine.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Tactical Report
The Kuwaiti Defence Ministry is said to be showing interest in the Kamov KA-28 anti-submarine helicopter.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Star Press
That change means patients needing to be airlifted to other hospitals will once again have to wait on a helicopter to arrive from another location. While it will add time to a patient’s wait, it won’t negatively affect patient care, officials said.... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Press & Journal
An oil and gas industry leader says now is the safest time there has ever been to fly in a North Sea helicopter. Bob Keiller feels there is still no room for complacency, however. Mr Keiller is chairman of Oil & Gas UK’s helicopter task group, set up earlier this year to look at helicopter... Read more
4-Nov-2009Source: Vertical
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today announced a new distribution agreement with Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) of Calgary, Canada... Read more
