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Schweizer expands in-house overhaul services

Schweizer expands in-house overhaul services

27-Feb-2024Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is pleased to announce it is expanding factory overhaul services under its FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification to help reduce customers’ costs. New services now available for the S300C, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters include overhauls of main and tail rotor gearboxes, landing gear dampeners, and actuators. “Schweizer customers are asking for ways to... Read more

Gallagher to offer discounted insurance for Schweizer operators

Gallagher to offer discounted insurance for Schweizer operators

22-Feb-2024Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is excited to announce a partnership with Gallagher Specialty’s Aerospace team to offer all Schweizer owners and operators competitive hull and liability insurance through a single point of contact. This first of its kind helicopter manufacturer-specific insurance program was developed around Schweizer’s legacy and record of quality, reliability, and unmatched safety. While most aviation... Read more

Schweizer earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate

Schweizer earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate

30-Nov-2023

Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is proud to announce it has earned FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification. The certification allows Schweizer to repair and overhaul its aircraft and components at the factory with an FAA-approved quality system. “We are extremely grateful to our partners at the FAA who... Read more

Schweizer Completes First OEM Certified Refreshed S300CBi

Schweizer Completes First OEM Certified Refreshed S300CBi

16-Nov-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer this week completed the first helicopter of its new OEM Certified Helicopters Program. The completely refurbished S300CBi includes a new engine, blades, interior, paint, and low time components. Priced below the cost of a new model, like new aircraft offer customers a more affordable option in helicopter ownership. “The former owners of the Schweizer... Read more

Skyline Aviation buys new S300Cs for Angelo State University Aviation Program

Skyline Aviation buys new S300Cs for Angelo State University Aviation Program

27-Jul-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is excited to announce Skyline Aviation purchased two new Schweizer 300C helicopters this week. The aircraft will be used to add helicopters to Angelo State University’s tremendously successful Commercial Aviation Undergraduate Degree program. Skyline already owns and operates a Schweizer 300C for flight instruction. “We are excited to support Angelo State University and build... Read more

Schweizer Names Vice President of Operations

Schweizer Names Vice President of Operations

19-Jul-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is pleased to announce Craig Nielsen’s promotion to Vice President of Operations. Nielsen most recently served as Schweizer’s Director of Quality. In his new role, Nielsen is responsible for new helicopter production, sub-assembly production, and Schweizer’s Part 145 Repair Station certification and operation. “Craig’s skill and dedication has been exceptionally valuable from the day we... Read more

Schweizer expands in Europe and Africa

Schweizer expands in Europe and Africa

11-Jul-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is excited to announce further expansion through two new European Schweizer-authorized Service Centers – Heli Holland and HeliEast – as well as a new representative for Africa and the Middle East – Unionlet Limited. Service Centers provide aircraft and parts sales, maintenance services, and... Read more

FAA approves Crash Resistant Fuel System Approval for Schweizer S300C / S300CBi

FAA approves Crash Resistant Fuel System Approval for Schweizer S300C / S300CBi

28-Jun-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300C, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is pleased to announce it has received FAA approval for its Crash Resistant Fuel System (CRFS). The tanks are available for installation on all new S300 series helicopters. Both main and auxiliary CRFSs are approved and fully comply with applicable 14CFR27 regulations. The tanks... Read more

Schweizer Signs Representatives in Ecuador and Peru

Schweizer Signs Representatives in Ecuador and Peru

18-May-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, continues to expand its reach by signing two South American representatives in the countries of Ecuador and Peru. Company representatives in countries outside that of the manufacturer are often preferred as the direct business contact for official government business as well as civilian sales... Read more

Schweizer names new CFO

Schweizer names new CFO

11-Apr-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is pleased to welcome Lewis Newman as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Newman’s first day with Schweizer is April 10, 2023. “Lewis is a highly respected financial professional with a long history in aerospace manufacturing and a strong track record of driving financial growth,” says David Horton, President and CEO of Schweizer.... Read more

Schweizer receives full FAA Production Certificate

Schweizer receives full FAA Production Certificate

7-Mar-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer (HAI HELI-EXPO BOOTH #C4420), manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is proud to announce it has received a full FAA Production Certificate to produce its iconic S300 and S300CBi helicopters. Schweizer has been producing aircraft under a Production Under Type Certificate Approval (PUTC), which requires significant FAA oversight for each aircraft... Read more

Schweizer Announces Partnership with Helicopter Institute for S300 Flight Training

Schweizer Announces Partnership with Helicopter Institute for S300 Flight Training

28-Feb-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is thrilled to announce it has contracted with Helicopter Institute Inc. to provide OEM training in the Schweizer S300 series of helicopters. Located a few hangars north of Schweizer’s manufacturing facility at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Helicopter Institute is a full service flight... Read more

Schweizer appoints North American Helicopter Sales Manager

Schweizer appoints North American Helicopter Sales Manager

15-Feb-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is thrilled to announce Robert Grimmett has joined the Schweizer team as the company’s North American Sales Manager. In his position, he is responsible for aircraft and parts sales, service support, and market development in the United States and Canada. A savvy business professional, Grimmett comes to the Schweizer with a wealth of experience... Read more

Schweizer appoints Sales Director for Latin America

Schweizer appoints Sales Director for Latin America

2-Feb-2023Source: Schweizer

With Schweizer helicopter production back in full gear, Schweizer is pleased to announce Francisco Camoes has joined the helicopter manufacturer as Sales Director for Latin America. Based in Mexico City, Camoes is responsible for supporting government, public agency, military, commercial, and VIP clients with aircraft sales, operational support, parts procurement, and event participation. Camoes is... Read more

Schweizer appoints Senior Sales Rep for Europe and UK

Schweizer appoints Senior Sales Rep for Europe and UK

24-Jan-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is pleased to announce Peter Behr has joined the helicopter manufacturer as Senior Sales Representative for Europe and the U.K. Based in Germany, Behr is responsible for providing current and new Schweizer customers long-term, personalized Schweizer support by overseeing aircraft sales, parts sales and service, and tailor-made solutions. Behr has an impressive track record... Read more

BizCap® Secures $20 Million Credit Facility for Schweizer RSG

BizCap® Secures $20 Million Credit Facility for Schweizer RSG

31-Aug-2022Source: BizCap

  BizCap®, a national commercial finance and advisory firm, today announced it has successfully secured a $20 million credit facility for its client, Schweizer RSG, a leading manufacturer of helicopters and aviation industry parts supplier. The new ABL credit facility will be used to finance production, enabling Schweizer to meet the increased demand for its... Read more

Schweizer announces deliveries to El Salvador and Senegal Air Forces

Schweizer announces deliveries to El Salvador and Senegal Air Forces

14-Jul-2022Source: Schweizer

  In May 2022, Schweizer delivered another new Schweizer 300C helicopter to the Senegalese Air Force. The Senegalese Air Force took delivery of the first production Schweizer 300C helicopter in July 2021. In March 2022, the Foreign Asset Trade Company signed a follow-on contract with Schweizer for five additional Schweizer 300C helicopters for the air... Read more

14-Nov-21 D-HOHL Hughes 300C Grimma, Germany

14-Nov-21 D-HOHL Hughes 300C Grimma, Germany

14-Nov-2021

Heavily damaged in emergency landing, but remained upright on its skids.  Tail boom was not attached to the cabin.  Two people on board only suffered minor injuries See image  ... Read more

First S-300CBi produced by Schweizer RSG sold to New Zealand

First S-300CBi produced by Schweizer RSG sold to New Zealand

26-Aug-2021Source: Oceania Aviation

Oceania Aviation has secured the sale of what will be the first S-300CBi off Schweizer’s new factory line.  This is the first S-300CBi production model since the purchase of the Schweizer assets by Schweizer RSG in 2018, and a significant milestone for the Schweizer aircraft and its proven helicopter line. Oceania Aviation, an approved distributor... Read more

First Schweizer 300 ready for delivery after production gap

First Schweizer 300 ready for delivery after production gap

19-Jul-2021Source: HeliHub.com

Schweizer RSG, the current owner of the S300 production line, has announced that their first S300 has been issued a Certificate of Airworthiness, and will soon be delivered to a customer in the African country of Senegal. The 300 production line dates back to when Hughes started it in the 1960s on the US West... Read more

29-Mar-21 D-HRUT Schweizer 300C Schwarze Heide, Germany

29-Mar-21 D-HRUT Schweizer 300C Schwarze Heide, Germany

29-Mar-2021

Crashed during low level manoeuvre on training flight. The 60-year-old instructor from Krefeld was slightly injured, and the 52-year-old student pilot was uninjured, the police reported. Both got out of the wreckage unaided.  Image from Ruhr Nachrichten report  ... Read more

13-Jan-21 N7480F Hughes 300C Spanish Fork, US-Utah

13-Jan-21 N7480F Hughes 300C Spanish Fork, US-Utah

13-Jan-2021

Field landing after reported engine failure on a training flight. No injuries reported to 2POB... Read more

12-Jan-21 F-HAGO Schweizer 300CBi Eze, France

12-Jan-21 F-HAGO Schweizer 300CBi Eze, France

12-Jan-2021

Helicopter made an emergency landing on a mountain top and ended up nose down in the snow with its sliced tail boom pointing skywards and part of the tail rotor on the ground beside it  ... Read more

07-Nov-20 N2081G Schweizer 300C Bowman, US-North Dakota

07-Nov-20 N2081G Schweizer 300C Bowman, US-North Dakota

7-Nov-2020

Helicopter tipped over on landing.  2 POB, not injured... Read more

14-Aug-20 16???? Schweizer MQ-8B Point Mugu, US-California

14-Aug-20 16???? Schweizer MQ-8B Point Mugu, US-California

14-Aug-2020

Main blade clipped building, causing unmanned helicopter to crash... Read more

Schweizer appoints sales and service centre for UK and Ireland

Schweizer appoints sales and service centre for UK and Ireland

11-Mar-2020Source: HeliHub.com

Under new owners since 2018, Schweizer is making a steady and planned approach to their re-entry to the helicopter market. Having spent time investing in the spares and support side of the business back, the company is now working on the order for 25 model CBi helicopters, and is also starting to build the sales... Read more

05-Jan-20 N698SH Schweizer 300C Mesa, US-Arizona

05-Jan-20 N698SH Schweizer 300C Mesa, US-Arizona

5-Jan-2020

Aircraft auto-rotated and hit the ground in the desert, Mesa, Arizona.... Read more

22-Oct-19 OK-ASS Schweizer 300CBi Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

22-Oct-19 OK-ASS Schweizer 300CBi Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

22-Oct-2019

Crashed during night training flight.  Instructor and student not seriously injured... Read more

New book released on history of Schweizer Aircraft

New book released on history of Schweizer Aircraft

4-Oct-2019Source: Star Gazette

It all started in the 1930s when three brothers who were fascinated by the blossoming field of aviation started their own business in Big Flats. More than seven decades later, the saga of Schweizer Aircraft came to a bitter end after the company that took it over closed its Chemung County operations for good. See... Read more

Schweizer announces sale of twenty-five Schweizer S300CBi

Schweizer announces sale of twenty-five Schweizer S300CBi

6-Mar-2019Source: Schweizer

Schweizer RSG announced today the signed agreement for the sale of twenty-five Schweizer S300CBi™s to the International Defense and Aerospace Group, LLC (IDAG). The landmark agreement marks the first commercial sale of the S300CBi™ for Schweizer since its purchase of the helicopter line in 2018 from Sikorsky. Deliveries are scheduled to begin 3rd quarter 2020.... Read more

Former Sikorsky and Schweizer facility close to being sold

Former Sikorsky and Schweizer facility close to being sold

22-Oct-2017Source: HeliHub.com

Chemung County are almost complete with a deal to sell the former Sikorsky facility in Big Flats. They are waiting for written approval from the FAA. Should the deal go through, they will sell the facility for $2.8 million, reports Weny.... Read more

17-Aug-17 OE-XGM Schweizer 300C Engelhartszell, Austria

17-Aug-17 OE-XGM Schweizer 300C Engelhartszell, Austria

17-Aug-2017

Pilot made emergency landing after experiencing problems during photo flight, and subsequent landing in open field left the aircraft on its starboard side.  Passenger received light head injuries... Read more

10-Jun-17 N7482F Hughes 300C Tallulah, US-Louisiana

10-Jun-17 N7482F Hughes 300C Tallulah, US-Louisiana

13-Jun-2017

Substantially damaged by ground resonance... Read more

Summit Aviation Celebrates New Manufacturing Location

Summit Aviation Celebrates New Manufacturing Location

23-May-2017Source: Greenwich AeroGroup

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, celebrated its expanding aviation parts manufacturing operations today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Summit’s Somerset operations started in 2007 as a labor-only supplier to Schweizer Aircraft, today Summit Aviation’s manufacturing facility provides full-service support to build aerostructure product assemblies for a variety of military and commercial helicopters and fixed... Read more

22-May-17 N2032S Schweizer 300CBi Eden Prairie, US-Minnesota

22-May-17 N2032S Schweizer 300CBi Eden Prairie, US-Minnesota

22-May-2017

Fell onto starboard side during training accident.  Two POB not seriously injured... Read more

Oceania Aviation to train Pakistan 300C engineers

Oceania Aviation to train Pakistan 300C engineers

17-Mar-2016Source: Oceania Aviation

Oceania Aviation are pleased to announce the recent signing of an agreement with Pakistan authorities for the training and development of government-nominated engineers in the overhaul and servicing of leading dynamic components, rotor blades, piston engines and calendar parts for the Sikorsky S300C. The agreements will see Engineers from Pakistan accommodated in New Zealand for... Read more

Northrop Grumman awarded $7.2M for MQ-8B test and development work

Northrop Grumman awarded $7.2M for MQ-8B test and development work

10-Mar-2016Source: US DoD

Northrop Grumman Corp., Aerospace Systems, San Diego, California, is being awarded $7,280,560 for cost-plus-fixed-fee task order 1269 against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-15-G-0026) in support of the MQ-8 Fire Scout unmanned aircraft systems.  This test support effort for the MQ-8C includes software verification; software regression; cybersecurity; dynamic interface; and other requirements in preparation... Read more

Northrop Grumman awarded $8M more for MQ-8B Fire Scout software

Northrop Grumman awarded $8M more for MQ-8B Fire Scout software

13-Jan-2016Source: US DoD

Northrop Grumman Corp., Aerospace Systems, San Diego, California, is being awarded an $8,021,113 modification to a previously issued cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-16-C-0023) to exercise an option for software sustainment services in support of MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft systems.  Work will be performed in San Diego, California (90 percent); and Point Mugu, California (10 percent), and... Read more

22-Sep-15 C-GNET Schweizer S300C Dawson City, Canada

22-Sep-15 C-GNET Schweizer S300C Dawson City, Canada

22-Sep-2015

Helicopter was hovering approximately 40 feet AGL to assess the landing area. The helicopter moved laterally to the right in order to increase the visibility of the landing area. During this time, the helicopter rotated to the right and started to spin about the vertical axis. An attempt to control the rotational spin was made,... Read more

12-Sep-15 D-HHLB Schweizer S300C Delitzsch, Germany

12-Sep-15 D-HHLB Schweizer S300C Delitzsch, Germany

12-Sep-2015

Reported engine failure with a total loss of engine power whilst on aerial photography, and helicopter rolled onto starboard side and suffered significant damage.  The 39-year-old pilot and his 65 years old co-pilot were slightly injured... Read more

23-Aug-15 N315TV Schweizer 300C Mesa, US-Arizona

23-Aug-15 N315TV Schweizer 300C Mesa, US-Arizona

23-Aug-2015

The pilot reported that during the approach, he noticed erratic cyclic control movements and subsequently landed hard.  Postaccident examination of the helicopter by an Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the main rotor blades and tail boom were substantially damaged.... Read more

18-Aug-15 N17YS Schweizer 300C Las Vegas, US-Nevada

18-Aug-15 N17YS Schweizer 300C Las Vegas, US-Nevada

18-Aug-2015

hard landing off field.  Substantially damaged... Read more

05-Aug-15 N9427F Hughes 300B Atkinson, US-Illinois

05-Aug-15 N9427F Hughes 300B Atkinson, US-Illinois

5-Aug-2015

Agricultural Pilot Marion Turpin was seriously injured when his helicopter crashed into soybean crop after hitting powerlines at low level. Post crash fire... Read more

29-Jul-15 I-GASF Schweizer 300C Gratosoglio, Italy

29-Jul-15 I-GASF Schweizer 300C Gratosoglio, Italy

29-Jul-2015

Helicopter written off in agricultural accident... Read more

01-Jul-15 N9490F Hughes 300C Asotin, US-Washington (2F)

01-Jul-15 N9490F Hughes 300C Asotin, US-Washington (2F)

1-Jul-2015

Two fatalities – later named as Hudson Simmons and Hayden Simmons. Unknown circumstances Location is very close to state line. Incident location reported relative to both Lewiston ID and Asotin WA which are opposite sides of the river forming the state line at this point.... Read more

01-Jul-15 N2096W Schweizer 300C Chehalem Airpark, US-Oregon (2F)

01-Jul-15 N2096W Schweizer 300C Chehalem Airpark, US-Oregon (2F)

1-Jul-2015

Crashed on routine night training flight, killing instructor and student.  A later report named the instructor as Anthony Gallerai and the student as Kristian Blackwell... Read more

09-Jun-15 Schweizer 300 Lac Central, Canada

09-Jun-15 Schweizer 300 Lac Central, Canada

9-Jun-2015

A private Schweitzer 269C helicopter took off from a sandy beach at Lac Central for Lac Kénogami with a pilot and a passenger on board. During the initial climb, the aircraft (Lycoming HIO-360-D1A engine) experienced a loss of lift for an undetermined reason and crashed in the lake. The occupants were not injured in the... Read more

Sunset Aviation Service launches new website

Sunset Aviation Service launches new website

30-Apr-2015Source: Sunset Aviation Service

Sunset Aviation Service, Inc. located in Aurora Oregon is proud to announce our new website at www.sunsetaviationservice.com along with a new phone number of 503-776-5053. Our capabilities list has also been expanded to better serve more of the helicopter industry. Sunset Aviation Service was awarded the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certificate... Read more

01-Feb-15 N20059 Schweizer 300CBi Carthage, US-New York

01-Feb-15 N20059 Schweizer 300CBi Carthage, US-New York

1-Feb-2015

Emergency landing on snow was heavy and helicopter turned over... Read more

24-Dec-14 VH-FTY Schweizer 300CBi Parafield, Australia

24-Dec-14 VH-FTY Schweizer 300CBi Parafield, Australia

24-Dec-2014

During circuit training operations, the helicopter collided with terrain and rolled onto its left side. The helicopter was substantially damaged, however both pilots were uninjured.... Read more

04-Dec-14 CS-HFD Schweizer 300CBi Ponte de Sor, Portugal (2F)

04-Dec-14 CS-HFD Schweizer 300CBi Ponte de Sor, Portugal (2F)

4-Dec-2014

Crashed on training flight, killing Portuguese instructor and Angolan student... Read more

23-Oct-14 C-GLVP Hughes 300C Chemin du Lac Mourier, Canada

23-Oct-14 C-GLVP Hughes 300C Chemin du Lac Mourier, Canada

23-Oct-2014

During the landing approach at a height of about 20-30 feet above the ground, a quick right yaw occurs. Pilot lost control resulting in a hard landing and the helicopter rolled to the side and suffered significant damage, but the pilot was not injured. CADORS 2014Q2226... Read more

22-Sep-14 N1675U Schweizer 300C Grand Forks, US-North Dakota

22-Sep-14 N1675U Schweizer 300C Grand Forks, US-North Dakota

22-Sep-2014

Touched down hard, striking the tail rotor... Read more

11-Aug-14 N7432F Hughes 300C Darrington, US-Washington

11-Aug-14 N7432F Hughes 300C Darrington, US-Washington

11-Aug-2014

Force landed, pilot had minor injuries... Read more

09-Aug-14 OE-XRL Schweizer 300C Stockerau, Austria

09-Aug-14 OE-XRL Schweizer 300C Stockerau, Austria

9-Aug-2014

Helicopter fell over onto port side on landing.  Male pilot uninjured, female passenger slight injuries.... Read more

24-Jul-14 C-GMJQ Schweizer 300C Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse, Canada

24-Jul-14 C-GMJQ Schweizer 300C Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse, Canada

24-Jul-2014

Struck cables while crop spraying, extensively damaged. CADORS 2014Q1500... Read more

12-Jul-14 N9061R Hughes 269A Howe, US-Texas

12-Jul-14 N9061R Hughes 269A Howe, US-Texas

12-Jul-2014

Crashed in unknown circumstances... Read more

Frasca wins order for R44/S300 convertible Level 5 Flight Training Device

Frasca wins order for R44/S300 convertible Level 5 Flight Training Device

10-Jul-2014Source: Frasca

Frasca International, Inc. Urbana, IL,  has been awarded a contract to supply a Robinson R44/S300 convertible TruFlite™ CAAC Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD) to Sichuan Xilin Fengteng General Aviation Co. Ltd, located in Guanhan,  Sichuan Province, China. The company  is the biggest helicopter corporation in the Southwest of China. There are  12 helicopters and 35 pilots... Read more

06-Jul-14 ZK-HON Schweizer 300C Ward, New Zealand

06-Jul-14 ZK-HON Schweizer 300C Ward, New Zealand

6-Jul-2014

Crashed on hunting expedition.  Both occupants airlifted – pilot Grant McCallum with a broken leg and passenger Sam Kersten with serious back injuries... Read more

17-year old completes licence in 43.6 hours with Atomic Helicopters

17-year old completes licence in 43.6 hours with Atomic Helicopters

17-Jun-2014Source: Atomic Helicopters

Atomic Helicopters, a Seattle-based helicopter flight school announces Preston Gulledge,a high school student of local The Overlake School, completed his Private Pilot practical test, earning his Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating on June 1, 2014.  He is the youngest student to date to have graduated from Atomic Helicopters’ scenario-based, syllabus-centric flight training program, and one of the youngest... Read more

17-Jun-14 N152CC Schweizer 300CBi Allentown, US-Pennsylvania

17-Jun-14 N152CC Schweizer 300CBi Allentown, US-Pennsylvania

17-Jun-2014

Substantially damaged, injuring female pilot.  High vertical force impact, remained on skids... Read more

13-Jun-14 OO-JCS Schweizer S300C Cerfontaine, Belgium (1F)

13-Jun-14 OO-JCS Schweizer S300C Cerfontaine, Belgium (1F)

13-Jun-2014

Annual licence renewal flight.  Instructor Louis Janssens (69) from Theux died in the accident... Read more

12-Jun-14 G-BWAV Schweizer S300C Dunsfold, UK

12-Jun-14 G-BWAV Schweizer S300C Dunsfold, UK

12-Jun-2014

The pilot was attempting a practice autorotation when the accident occurred. He did not realise that he had failed to achieve a split between engine and rotor rpm, with the result that the rotor rpm reduced to below the normal operating range. The pilot was unable to prevent the helicopter striking the ground hard. It... Read more

31-May-14 N902CP Schweizer 300C Temple, US-Texas

31-May-14 N902CP Schweizer 300C Temple, US-Texas

31-May-2014

Rotor separated on landing... Read more

Sikorsky subcontracts manufacture of 11 Schweizer 333 cockpits

Sikorsky subcontracts manufacture of 11 Schweizer 333 cockpits

14-May-2014Source: Cherokee Nation

Cherokee Nation Industries, the aerospace and manufacturing division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, was recently awarded a $2.5 million contract by Sikorsky Global Helicopter in support of the S-333 aircraft, one of the most cost-efficient light turbine helicopters in the industry. “Advanced manufacturing in the aerospace industry is a core industry for Oklahoma success and the... Read more

25-Apr-14 N90636 Hughes 269A Cleburne, US-Texas

25-Apr-14 N90636 Hughes 269A Cleburne, US-Texas

25-Apr-2014

Both occupants injured – the owner’s son on a training flight with an instructor.  Heavily damaged... Read more

11-Apr-14 ZK-ING Hughes 269B Haast, New Zealand (2F)

11-Apr-14 ZK-ING Hughes 269B Haast, New Zealand (2F)

11-Apr-2014

Darryl Condon, 51, and Neale Gray, 54 killed on flight returning back to base at Bruce Bay after maintenance at Wanaka... Read more

13-Mar-14 PH-OKE Hughes 300C Hilversum, Netherlands

13-Mar-14 PH-OKE Hughes 300C Hilversum, Netherlands

13-Mar-2014

Three injured (one seriously) in low level accident at base airfield... Read more

23-Feb-14 VH-HAK Hughes 300C Legerwood, Australia

23-Feb-14 VH-HAK Hughes 300C Legerwood, Australia

23-Feb-2014Source: Legerwood, Tasmania

The helicopter took off to reposition for refuelling and after about 1 minute, at about 30 ft above ground level, the engine stopped. The helicopter landed heavily, collided with an embankment and was substantially damaged.... Read more

28-Jan-14 C-GMCI Schweizer 300CBi Pitt Lake, Canada

28-Jan-14 C-GMCI Schweizer 300CBi Pitt Lake, Canada

28-Jan-2014

2POB escaped unharmed.  helicopter rolled off bank into the waters of Pitt Lake, British Columbia CADORS 2014P0128... Read more

L-3 win $17M for Tactical Common Data Link on MQ-8B and MQ-8C

L-3 win $17M for Tactical Common Data Link on MQ-8B and MQ-8C

27-Jan-2014Source: US DoD

L-3 Corp. Systems West, Salt Lake City, Utah, is being awarded a $17, 611,443 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-13-D-0001) for supplies and services associated with Surface Terminal Equipment for Hawklink Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) and the Littoral Combat Ship configurations, and the Vortex Mini-TCDL Shipset components.  These supplies and services... Read more

21-Jan-14 N2110J Schweizer 300CBi Titusville, US-Florida

21-Jan-14 N2110J Schweizer 300CBi Titusville, US-Florida

21-Jan-2014

Landing accident, helicopter on its side... Read more

Nicholson McLaren Aviation to exhibit at Heli UK Expo

Nicholson McLaren Aviation to exhibit at Heli UK Expo

12-Jan-2014Source: Heli UK

Nicholson McLaren Aviation has confirmed their attendance at the Heli UK Expo at Sywell Aerodrome, from 3rd – 4th June 2014. Nicholson McLaren Aviation are an EASA Part 145 approved company specializing in the overhaul, maintenance, repairs and overspeed inspections of Lycoming and Continental engine. Located in Berkshire, United Kingdom, Nicholson McLaren Aviation have a... Read more

28-Dec-13 N2056J Schweizer 300C Westchester, US-New York

28-Dec-13 N2056J Schweizer 300C Westchester, US-New York

28-Dec-2013

Landing accident on training flight, helicopter ended up on its port side.  Both occupants to hospital... Read more

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