30-Sep-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor for the AW139 medium twin helicopter in Japan, are pleased to announce that the first of two AW139 medium twin helicopters for All Nippon Helicopter has achieved operational readiness to perform electronic news gathering missions... Read more
30-Sep-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the ATAK Team, comprising Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), Aselsan and AgustaWestland, has successfully performed the maiden flight of the first T129 prototype.... Read more
29-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
A new medical journal study, the largest of its kind to date, finds that 5 percent of urgent-care patients experience a critical event such as a major resuscitation, rapid loss of blood pressure, respiratory arrest and even death during air-medical transport... Read more
29-Sep-2009Source: Aveksa
The use of the Aveksa solution at Bell Helicopter will initially focus on enabling process and policy automation for the monitoring, reporting and validation of user entitlements.... Read more
29-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
Bruno Boulnois, CEO of Eurocopter China, says “We are delighted at this cooperation with our local partner, thanks to which the lead-time and cost of delivery of our spare parts will be significantly reduced. Efficient and rapid service is extremely important for our Chinese customers who operate their helicopters mainly for offshore operations, law enforcement... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Boston Globe
Pilots flying over Massachusetts reported seeing laser beams flashed in their direction eight times during 2008, with the rays hitting everything from commercial airliners landing at Logan International Airport to a State Police helicopter to the blimp floating over a Red Sox playoff game, according to a review of FAA data.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca and Civil Aviation Flight University of China will work towards the development of a Turbomeca Maintenance Training Programs, for qualified engineers and an initial training program to qualify engines maintenance engineers at Chengdu.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: The Times
Britain’s last helicopter maker is in advanced talks with the Algerian government over a $5 billion (£3.1 billion) order that would safeguard more than 4,000 jobs in Somerset.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: BCIT
Eurocopter Canada Limited and the British Columbia Institute of Technology announced a Memorandum of Understanding today that will see the future development of a specialized training program in airframe and engine maintenance.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Deccan Herald
The pride of the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, the 151 Helicopter Unit, also known as ‘Sarang,’ the colourful helicopter display team of the Indian Air Force, has bid goodbye to its home base for the past four years.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: New York Times
Scheduled helicopter service between two heliports in Manhattan and two major airports that serve New York City abruptly shut down on Friday.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Aerospace engineering students at Ngee Ann Polytechnic can soon look forward to off-campus classes in an aerospace company, thanks to a partnership between the polytechnic and Eurocopter South East Asia.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: WTKR
The life-saving helicopter Nightingale is being retired and Sentara needs to buy a new multi-million dollar replacement.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Opportunities for improving medical helicopter safety, traumatic brain injury (TBI) awareness and support, and a look at regulatory issues affecting helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are among the topics of this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), the largest gathering of its kind in the nation.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
The FAA presented Erickson Air-Crane with a “Gold Certificate of Excellence†honoring Erickson’s participation in the FAA sponsored Aviation Maintenance Training program in 2008 as well as a “Special Recognition Award†signifying participation with the program for the past five years.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Canadian Press
At least two people have been detained in connection with the Hollywood-style helicopter raid against a cash depot in Stockholm, Swedish police said Sunday.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Rotorway
Rotorway South Africa has been granted a Manufacturing Organization Approval Certificate by the South African Civil Aviation Authority... Read more
26-Sep-2009Source: St Antonio Express-News
San Antonio AirLife has responded to the sprawling growth north of San Antonio’s periphery by permanently establishing a helicopter at North Central Baptist Hospital.... Read more
26-Sep-2009Source: Defense Aerospace
Russian Helicopters, JSC, the managing body of the consolidated Russian helicopter industry holding, is planning to start taking orders for the deeply modernised Mi-8M helicopter. First deliveries of Mi-8M are scheduled for 2013. After serious modernisation this model will retain its popularity on the global market at least till 2020.... Read more
26-Sep-2009Source: South East Texas Record
A helicopter pilot has filed suit against the owners of a platform and the company that maintains the platform, alleging he tripped while attempting to get out of a helicopter.... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Blackcomb Aviation
This appointment follows the successful expansion of Blackcomb Aviation from a group of distinguished independent aviation companies into a medium sized business operating under a single management team.... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Industry Canada
Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced that The Boeing Company has awarded a contract to Avcorp Industries Inc. for the nose enclosure and sub-assemblies in support of 400 Boeing CH-147 Chinook helicopters, including 15 Boeing CH-147 Chinook helicopters purchased by the Government... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Defense Aerospace
The details of the technology transfer agreements were presented by the Air Force during public hearings held last week (Sept. 16) in Brasilia by the Senate Foreign Relations and Defense Committee.... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: BBC
Eighty new jobs have been created at a Gloucestershire-based helicopter specialists after it secured five new long-term contracts worth £153m... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Great Falls Tribune
The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday launched the second phase of its largest ever prescribed fire in the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Using a “helitorch,” the Scapegoat Wilderness was intentionally set ablaze at the confluence of Hoadley Creek and the South Fork of the Sun River, 25 miles west of Augusta. A helitorch is... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Heroux-Devtek
Héroux-Devtek announced that its Landing Gear Division has signed an MOU with Boeing to manufacture the landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, including the CH-147 as it is known for the Canadian Forces.... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: http://www.verticalmag.com/control/news/templates/?a=11868
DART Helicopter Services’ affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Brazilian approval of their Aft Wall & Pylon Protector Kit, their Baggage Compartment Kit and their Cabin Floor Protector Kit for Medium Bell 205/212/412 model aircraft. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received.... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is proud to announce that it has approved Uniflight as a Eurocopter Service Center for the AS350 and AS355 family of helicopters. The agreement makes Uniflight the latest addition to the worldwide Eurocopter Service Center network and enables the company to provide its customers with access to technical services that are only available... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Vector Aerospace
The work is part of the UK military’s investment in Chinook helicopters to enable them to operate more effectively in Afghanistan and bring the entire fleet to a common configuration standard.... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Niagara Helicopters
Ruedi Hafen, President and Chief Pilot of Niagara Helicopters has been nominated under Aviator of the Year for his daring rescue of the man who went over Niagara Falls this past March 11, 2009.... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies announced today the addition of Rotorcraft Support (RSI) to its network of qualified aeronautical dealers and installers. RSI which is based in Southern California will become a sales and installation facility for the Latitude family of products.... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: FAA
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced a new focus on improving the agency’s response to public safety complaints and whistleblower contributions, as well as renewing efforts to ensure consistent interpretation of agency regulations and policies.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
Neil Marshall, project manager on the 429 told Rotorhub.com at Helitech that the company was planning to deliver four 429s by the end of 2009, three for North American customers and a single example for an EMS operator in Japan.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announces it has signed an agreement with Heli-One for the establishment of a Repair & Overhaul Centre in Vancouver, Canada. Under this agreement the Centre will provide repair and overhaul services for the AW139 fleet of the CHC Helicopter group of companies as well as for 3rd party AW139 operators.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Lycoming
Lycoming Engines, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced Michael Kraft as its new senior vice president and general manager, replacing Ian Walsh who was promoted to Chief Innovation Officer at Textron Systems. Lycoming is an operating unit of Textron Systems. As Lycoming’s senior vice president and general manager, Kraft will oversee all aspects of... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: MissionMode Solutions
September 24, 2009 — Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a leading national provider of air medical services, announced today it has selected MissionMode Solutions’ Alert and Situation Center, a leading crisis management and emergency notification system, as its virtual command center and alert notification platform for both daily operations as well as for crisis management, incident management... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
This upgrade will include a £128m contract which will give the whole Chinook fleet a significant boost by fitting a more powerful engine, enabling the Chinooks to operate more effectively in the hot summers and high altitudes of Afghanistan.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
PARKER, Ariz. … September 24, 2009 … Native Air, a division of one of the nation’s leading air medical services provider, Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., announced today that it has opened a new air medical services base in Parker, Ariz. , introducing its transport capabilities to the local community. The base, located at Parker Indian Hospital,... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Gazette News
The proposal by Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust to move its headquarters from Boreham to Earls Colne airfield was granted permission by Braintree Council’s planning committee.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Honeywell
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that rope using its super-strength, lightweight Spectra(R) fiber is being used by the U.S. military in fast rope insertion operations. Spectra fiber is a key component of Novabraid(TM) Fast Rope, a high-performance rope made by Canada-based Novatec Braids Ltd. and currently being used... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Amherst Daily News
An official with the Newfoundland-based company said a chip indicator on the Sikorsky S-92 sensed there were lose fragments of material in the oil, which can cause problems in the main gearbox... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
Bell’s latest helicopter, the Model 429 has been awarded its European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky announced the introduction of a new functionality offered on the S-92® helicopter to provide offshore oil operators with an automated approach that reduces cockpit workload and allows safer operations under challenging weather and operating conditions.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
The company exhibits the EC135 “L’Hélicoptère par Hermès†as centre piece, as well as a large array of eight state-of-the-art helicopters: a London “Met†EC145, an EC135 by Suffolk Police, the UK’s first helicopter – an EC135 – dedicated to offshore wind farm maintenance, a utility AS355 NP used by National Grid for powerline inspections,... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter UK announces the order for a new EC135 for West Midlands Police Air Support Unit. On top, Eurocopter will provide a fully equipped EC135 police helicopter to take over the duties of the West Midlands EC135 destroyed by fire in a recent arson attack until the new aircraft will be delivered in summer 2010.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky presented its Winged S Rescue Award to a UK helicopter rescue crew and the base it operates from in recognition of their outstanding bravery and performance in an extraordinary rescue of 14 fishermen stranded aground at St. Kilda in 2008.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: http://sev.prnewswire.com/airlines-aviation/20090923/NE8028123092009-1.html
Increased maximum gross weight capability and advancements in automation for offshore navigation are among the enhancements Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has planned in the near future for its S-92(R) helicopter. The S-76D prototype D1 is in active flight test with prototype D2 in final check-out, preparing for flight in October.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America has received Bell Helicopter approval for both its UH-1 airframe maintenance fixture as well as for the repair and overhaul for UH-1 dynamic components at its Andalusia, Alabama helicopter maintenance operation.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: American Eurocopter
At an event today on the campus of Maverick Helicopters, a Nevada-based charter and aerial tour operator and the largest EC130 operator in the world, Marc Paganini, President and CEO of American Eurocopter, was on hand to celebrate an impressive accomplishment with the Maverick team, as the company has surpassed the 100,000 flight hour milestone... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Rolls-Royce
Ken Roberts, President of the Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine business said, “With the turn-key solution AAR will provide, RR300 operators will have 24/7 access to parts and services critical for their day to day operations. As the Rolls-Royce Helicopter business continues to grow, meeting the needs of our customers around the world remains a top priority.â€... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Reuters
Canadian Helicopters provides flight operations and maintenance services, said in a statement that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) had selected one of its competitors for providing the services and will not renew the contract beyond Sept. 30. Canadian Helicopters said USTRANSCOM had said it would decide on two other such contracts shortly.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: FAA
As part of a strategy to reduce emerging aviation risks using national safety data, the agency’s Office of Aviation Safety today launched a new Accident Investigation and Prevention Service that integrates the work of the Offices of Accident Investigation and Safety Analytical Services.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Pierce County Herald
Meeting regarding Conditional Use Permit for a private heliport in the General Rural Flexible 8 District for Christopher Brekken... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
Today, Helisim inaugurated its first NH90 flight simulator at the training center in Marignane (France) where it will be used to train military helicopter pilots. Helisim is a company jointly created by Eurocopter, Thales and DCI. The Australian Army Aviation, the French Navy and the French Army Air Corps will be the first customers to... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter China registered a two-fold increase in revenue from 3 million Euros in 2007 to 6 million Euros in 2008, and expects this trend to continue this year. Today, Eurocopter China has several facilities in the country with around 35 employees: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, not forgetting it’s newly created office in Hong Kong Special Administrative... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
The future of UK’s Police Helicopters has taken centre stage at this year’s Helitech.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and the Royal Air Force today at Helitech celebrated the donation of an MH-53 PAVE LOW helicopter to the RAF Museum. The PAVE LOW helicopter, donated by the United States Air Force, was manufactured by Sikorsky... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Jets.ru
PremiAir, the UK’s provider of executive helicopter charter and management services, is marking its 30th anniversary this year with a strong presence at Helitech. It is exhibiting on the static four executive helicopters that are for sale through its aircraft sales business, PremiAir Global.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Latrobe Steel
Bell’s Premier Supplier status requires Latrobe Specialty Steel (LSS), an ISO9001 and AS9100 registered company, to deliver on-time quality material and pass an examination of an on-site team of Bell inspectors.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
Flight Management Systems of Calgary, Canada has announced that Carl Zeiss Optronics (PTY) has received 5 FMS Moving Map integration kits intended for the South African Police Service BO-105 helicopters and Pilatus PC-6 fixed wing aircraft. This brings the total number of FMS Moving Map systems flying with the SAPS, to eleven.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: RotorNews
Avalex Technologies is teaming with the United Kingdom’s Police Aviation Services to ensure its airborne teams of pilots and engineers have the most rugged, reliable and easy-to-use technologies on the market.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Aviaport
70% of the territory of Russia will be reached after 5 years of aviation detachments of police, said today the Minister of Interior Rashid Nurgaliyev transmit “Vesti”.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: US Navy
HM-15 was moved from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas to Naval Station Norfolk under BRAC 2005. It has 10 MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopters.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Helitech
Blue Sky Network announced that Trindigo, a web-based provider of flight operations management software, has integrated Blue Sky Network’s GPS tracking and automated flight following technology into its aviation management suite... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
A year after winning the competition to design the ultimate Super Yacht Range Rover, Andrew Winch Designs (AWD) – a specialist in yacht design – has now taken up yet another challenge to come up with a dream helicopter concept especially for yachts.... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
This highly anticipated release of the second volume of Ray Prouty’s articles from 1992-2004 is a must for the rotorcraft library. The new Volume II was compiled by Shawn Coyle, author of the highly acclaimed Cyclic & Collective.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: News & Star
In a surprise move, bosses have confirmed that they will not let the former Pride of Cumbria helicopter pilot keep his job. A statement said that Mr Martin did not achieve the required standard of work.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: TVNZ
Two of the force’s 14 Iroquois helicopters have been put into storage in a hangar at Ohakea Air Base but could be returned to flying within a day if needed.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Sikorsky
As of mid-August 2009, the four S-92 SAR aircraft operating in the U.K. had executed a total of 510 missions – 331 from the base at Stornoway in the Western Isles and 179 from Sumburgh in Shetland – since being introduced in 2007... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Bristow Group Inc. has signed an agreement for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters to be used to perform offshore transport missions. The purchase further strengthens the relationship between AgustaWestland and Bristow Group and also includes options for additional AW139 purchases by the Bristow Group which would reinforce... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: HeliHub.com
Duxford, UK – 22 September 2009 – HeliHub.com today launches a major update at Helitech 2009, adding a range of safety-related information including detailed Accident data. Every known accident from 1st January 2009 is now listed, together with links to relevant web reports. As with our News data, we have provided “tags” against each key... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Guardian Mobility
At Helitech today, in booth FTE 1717, Guardian Mobility announced the Iraqi Air Force has expanded its deployment of Guardian aircraft tracking solutions for its air fleet. It added an additional 60 aircraft, for a total of more than 125 aircraft – both fixed wing and helicopters... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: PPRuNe
After a 36 year presence at Sumburgh Airport in Shetland, Bristow gave up the lease on the hangar and handed the keys back to the airport owners.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Helitech
At the Helitech 2009 exhibition opening today, Blue Sky Network introduced the D410A flight tracking and two-way messaging transceiver into its product line-up... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada approval for their Safety Enhancement Kits for the Medium Bell aircraft model types.... Read more