The plummeting of international travel in the wake of COVID-19 has put dozens of helicopter tour pilots and staffers out of work in southern Nevada. See Full Story.
Source: Las Vegas Sun, 23-Sep-20
The pilot and passenger were transported to a local hospital for treatment, but local press report the pilot died from injuries suffered in the crash, and the passenger remains in the hospital with critical injuries. Pilot named here as 53-year-old Scott Socquet from Milford, Connecticut. The passenger passed away two days later and was named here as Howard… Read more »
23-Oct-19
Dynamic rollover while landing on a sand dune
18-Oct-19
Heli-Parts Nevada (HPN) has been acquired by New Zealand based Salus Aviation as they continue to expand their portfolio of companies within their group. HPN is an excellent complement to Salus’ existing Oceania Aviation business; and Oceania and HPN have a long history of successfully working together. HPN is the single largest provider of overhauled… Read more »
Source: Salus Aviation, 17-Jul-19
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and will now be part of the plans’ in-network health coverage benefits in six additional states across the country. As part of the agreement, Anthem-affiliated health plan members in California, Georgia, Nevada,… Read more »
Source: Air Methods, 14-May-19
Precautionary landing in water retention basin. No injuries to 2 POB. No damage to aircraft
20-Feb-19
The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is excited to announce the new addition of an advanced rescue hoist system, which will aid in emergency response and lifesaving rescue efforts primarily for injured wildland firefighters. Hoist extraction is the use of a mechanical retractable cable on which a rescuer is lowered from a hovering helicopter to… Read more »
Source: Nevada Division of Forestry, 22-Oct-18
Maverick Helicopters, an award-winning division of Maverick Aviation Group, recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) 2017 Award of Excellence “Diamond Award.” The prestigious honor is a result of the company’s ongoing dedication to maintenance training and aircraft safety. This is Maverick Helicopters’ seventh consecutive Diamond Award for its Las Vegas and Grand Canyon South… Read more »
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 27-Feb-18
Sundance Helicopters, Inc., the most experienced and highest-rated experiential tourism company in Las Vegas, has partnered with the award-winning Pahrump Valley Winery, the leader in Nevada-grown grapes and wines and the state’s largest winery, for the “Heli & Wine Experience” tours. This exclusive and unique experience is geared towards those looking for an awe-inspiring helicopter… Read more »
Source: Sundance Helicopters, 31-Aug-17
Brenda and Greg Rochna, the owners of Maverick are happy to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary this year. Maverick is one of the top class helicopter tours, taking customers through the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and the Vegas Strip. Brenda and Greg have worked hard and honestly to make the company what it is today…. Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 28-Oct-16
Maverick Helicopters, one of the world’s leading tourism-based aviation companies, celebrates 20 years of operation this year. Entrepreneurs Greg and Brenda Rochna had a vision to create a company that would provide a true VIP-level experience that was not previously offered in the helicopter industry. In 1996, they did just that by launching Maverick Helicopters… Read more »
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 27-Oct-16
A new helipad was opened by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters at the Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino. The new helipad hopes to bring in more tourists, as it has more exposure to drive-by tourists. As reported by The Review Journal, the president of the company Geoff Edlund is expecting 20 000 people to board their… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-Sep-16
Maverick Helicopters partners with Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to introduce the Natural Wonders Experience, an exclusive, luxury helicopter flight and culinary experience featuring remote Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire landings. “We are thrilled to provide this exclusive helicopter experience to guests at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas,” said Bryan Kroten, vice president of… Read more »
Source: Maverick, 18-Aug-16
“This delivery required special flight planning, risk analysis, and detailed flight procedures ensuring residential safety and privacy were equally integrated,” said Chris Walach, Director of Operations for NIAS. At a Reno, Nevada 7-Eleven® store, two deliveries were successfully completed. 7-Eleven merchandise – including hot and cold food items – were loaded into a unique Flirtey… Read more »
Source: Flirtey, 18-Aug-16
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters introduces four brand-new tours, making it easier than ever for guests to have an unforgettable “flightseeing” experience of the world-famous Hoover Dam at an exceptional value. With a new heliport located next to the Hoover Dam Lodge Hotel & Casino on U.S. 93, Papillon now flies guests closer to the dam… Read more »
Source: Papillon, 09-Aug-16
Maverick Helicopters, the exclusive company to provide helicopter travel to and from Las Vegas Motor Speedway, heightens the 20th annual Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Las Vegas experience with VIP flight transfers on June 17, 18 and 19, 2016. “Since partnering with EDC during its first year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, helicopter demand to the… Read more »
Source: Maverick, 06-Jun-16
Maverick Helicopters took home its seventh consecutive award for Best Air Tour from the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association’s (SNHCA) Concierge Choice Awards. The company was honored during a ceremony on Sunday, May 1. The SNHCA is an association of professional hotel concierges dedicated to providing the highest level of service possible in Las Vegas…. Read more »
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 03-May-16
Rancho High School’s aviation maintenance students were given the experience of a lifetime on Friday, April 8 as they received an all-access look at Maverick Aviation Group’s corporate headquarters, as well as interacted with pilots and maintenance technicians. The behind-the-scenes tour kicked off as Bryan Kroten, vice president of marketing at Maverick Aviation Group, welcomed… Read more »
Source: Maverick, 12-Apr-16
Local news outlets in Nevada are reporting that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have approval to buy a new Airbus H145, with delivery targeted for March 2017. The new helicopter will operate in the SAR role and replace one of two HH-1H helicopers which date back to the early 1970s. The Metropolitan Police Committee on… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Mar-16
Eagle Copters Ltd. has announced the Nevada Department of Wildlife as its next customer for the company’s Eagle 407HP helicopter, powered by Honeywell’s HTS900 turboshaft engine. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is a state agency largely responsible for the proper management of Nevada’s fish and wildlife resources and boating safety. As the replacement for… Read more »
Source: Honeywell, 03-Mar-16
Maverick Helicopters, an award-winning division of Maverick Aviation Group, recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) 2015 Award of Excellence “Diamond Award.” The prestigious honor, which the company has now received five years in a row, is a result of Maverick Helicopters’ ongoing dedication to maintenance training and aircraft safety. The FAA’s Award of Excellence… Read more »
Source: Maverick, 05-Feb-16
Maverick Helicopters partners with Uber to launch UberCHOPPER in Las Vegas during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Wednesday, Jan. 6 to Saturday, Jan. 9. The exclusive, limited-time offer allows guests to book a Vegas Nights flight for $99 per person (normally $124 per person) from 6 to 10 p.m. “Uber is thrilled to be… Read more »
Source: Maverick, 07-Jan-16
The man in charge of the agency that runs Northern Nevada’s ambulance and Care Flight service is on leave and an interim CEO has been named, but so far REMSA isn’t commenting on the reason for the change. See Full Story
Source: RGJ, 06-Jan-16
Maverick Helicopters is offering 2016 NASCAR Weekend attendees transfers to Las Vegas Motor Speedway from Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 6 – and booking made before Thursday, Jan. 14 will save $50 per person, per day. “We are honored to be Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s exclusive helicopter operator for another exciting NASCAR Weekend,” said… Read more »
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 07-Dec-15
M1 Support Services, Denton, Texas, was awarded a $304,969,015 fixed-price, performance incentive and award fee contract with cost-reimbursable line items for Nellis Aircraft Maintenance Backshop operations and maintenance services. Contractor will provide services to perform safe and reliable maintenance for A-10, F-15, F-16, F/A-22 and F-35 aircraft located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, as… Read more »
Source: US DoD, 30-Nov-15
Maverick Helicopters, an award-winning division of Maverick Aviation Group, unveiled its new $5 million Las Vegas terminal with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, November 19. The state-of-the-art facility will officially open its doors to the public on Monday, November 30. Throughout the evening, guests were treated to flights over the Las Vegas Strip, photo… Read more »
Source: Maverick, 23-Nov-15
Sundance Helicopters, the longest running helicopter tour operator in Las Vegas, created a memorable Veterans Day week for more than 75 wounded service members by taking them, their caregivers, family members, friends, and supporters on a helicopter tour of the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, Nov. 15. This excursion was part of the 7th annual… Read more »
Source: Air Methods, 18-Nov-15
All Metal MS, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of solution driven custom “Safety First” aircraft maintenance stands, fall protection platforms, hangar equipment, portable field equipment, and specialty tooling is excited to announce today it’s delivery to Maverick Helicopters, the most innovative custom EC130 Maintenance stand to Maverick Helicopters With both companies… Read more »
Source: All Metal MS, 16-Nov-15
Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tri-State Care Flight (“Tri-State”) for $222.5 million. Tri-State generated net revenue of $81.5 million for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2014. The transaction, which was unanimously approved by Air Methods’… Read more »
Source: Air Methods, 05-Nov-15
Maverick Helicopters, an award-winning division of Maverick Aviation Group, launches an exclusive partnership with PLAYSTUDIOS to offer real-world experiences through the developer’s myVEGAS Slots and myVEGAS Blackjack applications. Players are now able to redeem loyalty points for a wide range of Maverick Helicopters excursions in Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and Maui, Hawaii. “PLAYSTUDIOS’ partnership… Read more »
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 30-Oct-15
70 year old pilot Richard Dick was reportedly rounding up cattle at low level in windy conditions, when a gust caused him to crash
18-Oct-15
Papillon Group announces the promotion of third-generation Halvorson family members, Geoff Edlund and Jake Tomlin, to new roles within the company. Papillon Group’s Brenda Halvorson, who previously held the dual roles of president and chief executive officer for 22 years, has elevated Edlund to the position of president of Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters and Tomlin… Read more »
Source: Papillon Group, 01-Oct-15
Maverick Helicopters has invested nearly $2 million to upgrade its entire ground transportation fleet to limo coaches, offering Las Vegas guests a luxury experience beyond just takeoff to touchdown. Combining a limousine-style configuration with generous group seating capabilities, the new limo coaches have the VIP flair of Las Vegas while providing a more spacious interior… Read more »
Source: Maverick, 03-Sep-15
hard landing off field. Substantially damaged
18-Aug-15
Sundance Helicopters recently became the nation’s first helicopter tour operator and Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS) member to implement the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) and Maintenance Safety Action Program (MSAP). ASAP and MSAP are voluntary, self-reporting programs designed to identify and reduce safety concerns. “We are proud to participate… Read more »
Source: Sundance, 03-Jul-15
Main blades clipped trees. Landed without further incident
08-Jun-15
Maverick Helicopters has re-signed a multi-year contract with Las Vegas Motor Speedway that will continue its relationship as the exclusive helicopter operator for events at the complex including NASCAR Weekend, corporate functions and more. Through this agreement, Maverick Helicopters will manage the heliport and work with the speedway and its entities to transfer guests and celebrities to events…. Read more »
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 06-Mar-15
Maverick Helicopters, based in Las Vegas, Nev., continues to expand its all-Airbus Helicopters fleet. Maverick Helicopters took delivery of five EC130 T2s in 2014 and has ordered eight for delivery in 2015. The EC130 fleet serves Maverick Helicopters’ Las Vegas and Grand Canyon tour business. In February the company became the first to achieve 300,000… Read more »
Source: Airbus, 03-Mar-15
Attendees at the HAI (Helicopter Association International) HELI-EXPO 2015, the world’s largest helicopter exposition and trade show, will be among the first to see Papillon Group’s “Golden Helicopter,” created to celebrate the company’s 50th golden anniversary. The show will take place Tuesday, March 3 through Thursday, March 5. This occasion provides a rare opportunity to… Read more »
Source: Airbus, 01-Mar-15
Kings Avionics of Henderson, Nevada, has completed the first field installation of a Garmin GRA55 radar altimeter and a Garmin GI205 remote display screen on any helicopter platform. This installation, on a Bell 206L-1 for a rotary fleet operator, was completed in advance of the 2017 mandate that all Part 135 operators have a radar… Read more »
Source: Kings Avionics, 16-Feb-15
Very heavy landing in residential area, minor injuries to 2 POB later named as David Callen and Paul Lourenco.
31-Dec-14
Grand Canyon Helicopters is getting ready for fall 2014 with a slate of fresh, new flights that are sure to please travelers taking off from Las Vegas and South Rim, AZ. “It was an incredible summer for flying the Canyon,” said Keith Kravitz, owner of Grand Canyon Helicopters. “Fall will be equally brilliant, especially because… Read more »
Source: GCH, 16-Sep-14
Substantially damaged after striking wires 10 ft above ground on take-off. Boom broken and tail separated. Heavy impact starboard side. Pilot named in press as Doyle Holden and passenger as Karen Cole.
27-Aug-14
Heavy landing during sling-load operations for Bureau of Land Management. Level of damage not known.
03-Jul-14
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today announced that the State of Nevada’s unmanned aircraft systems test site is ready to conduct research vital to integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace. Nevada is the third of six congressionally mandated test sites to become operational. “Nevada has been on the leading edge of aerospace… Read more »
Source: FAA, 10-Jun-14
Maverick Helicopters has won the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association’s best tour company award for the fifth straight year. See full story
Source: Las Vegas R-J, 13-May-14
Single-seat recently-completed amateur-build helicopter crashed fatally shortly after take-off from Reno Stead Airport. See also NTSB report
13-Apr-14
Emergency field landing with time given by FAA as 00:11 local. No injuries to the 4 POB
06-Apr-14
Sundance Helicopters unveiled their new EC130T2s and newly designed Sundance Helicopters brand identity during an event held last week in Las Vegas – See full story
Source: Las Vegas Informer, 26-Mar-14
Maverick Helicopters continues to grow its Grand Canyon and Las Vegas tour business with the addition of Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2s to its aircraft fleet. Maverick, based in Henderson, Nev., is upgrading its all-Airbus Helicopters fleet. The company, which operates a fleet of 34 EC130 B4s, signed an agreement in 2012 to purchase up to… Read more »
Source: Airbus Helicopters, 25-Feb-14
The Grand Canyon travel season will start in earnest next month. In anticipation of that, Grand Canyon Helicopters has released a free report that lists the best air tour deals for the remainder of Q2 2014. “Right now is one of the best times to book a helicopter tour,” said Keith Kravitz, owner of Grand… Read more »
Source: Grand Canyon Helicopters, 24-Feb-14
All Metal MS, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of solution driven custom “safety first” aircraft maintenance stands, assembly /production line platforms, hangar equipment, portable field equipment and specialty tooling, is pleased to announce that the company has moved into a new, more modern manufacturing facility. This move has been a yearlong… Read more »
Source: All Metal MS, 19-Feb-14
Capt. David O’Leary, Las Vegas Police’s Financial Crimes Bureau boss, has retired as a captain over a freebie flight became public when Guns N Roses guitarist DJ Ashba posted a photo with detailed description on Instagram back in August 2013. See full story Image courtesy of Brand USA
Source: Las Vegas R-J, 02-Jan-14
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the selection of the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country. These congressionally-mandated test sites will conduct critical research into the certification and operational requirements necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace over the next several… Read more »
Source: FAA, 01-Jan-14
Heavy landing and rolled over after losing power on a post-maintenance test flight. Pilot was only person on board
01-Jan-14
Heli USA Airways Inc. received U.S. Bankruptcy Court permission on Wednesday to meet its payroll but must make do with a shrunken fleet of tour helicopters. See full story
Source: Las Vegas Review Journal, 15-Nov-13
AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp., which leased the three Agusta helicopters to Heli USA, said that the tour company defaulted a year ago on the $32,000-a-month payments. Further, a company representative said Heli USA was not maintaining the helicopters correctly. See full story
Source: Las Vegas Review Journal, 30-Oct-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that TriState CareFlight, an air medical transport service operating in the Southwestern United States, has reached a fleet milestone of 60,000 hours. TriState Care Flight operates a total of 40 aircraft, including 22 AW119’s and 10 AW109 Power’s. The EMS configured interiors allow for the finest patient… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 24-Oct-13
After months of decision making and back-and-forth discussions between the city of Carson City and Carson Health, as well as input from residents, the new hospital helipad is officially beginning to take shape See full story
Source: The Gazette, 06-Oct-13
From the very close attention HeliHub.com gives to safety data, we have noticed a recent spate of accidents involving winching operations where the person being winched is the fatality. Check out these three 12-Sep-13 Sikorsky UH-60 Springville, US-California (1F) 57-year-old volunteer Shane Krogen fell about 50 feet from a helicopter during a marijuana-eradication effort in… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 16-Sep-13
Heavy landing during a training exercise and caught fire. 4 POB unharmed
26-Aug-13
Toshiba Imaging Systems Division (ISD) (Toshiba Imaging –www.toshibacameras.com), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., and leading manufacturer of ultra-compact high definition (HD) and high resolution CCD and CMOS video cameras, announces that the IK-HR1D, compact 1-chip CMOS, 2.1 megapixel high definition (HD) cameras have been selected for use by Maverick Helicopters (www.FlyMaverick.com– Las Vegas,… Read more »
Source: Toshiba Imaging, 21-Aug-13
In anticipation of Labor Day weekend, Grand Canyon Helicopters, a leading information and discount-booking source for canyon air tours, announced the release of a set of new deals targeting flights from Las Vegas, NV, and Tusayan, AZ. “Labor Day is one of summer’s biggest holidays,” noted Keith Kravitz, owner of Grand Canyon Helicopters. “In most… Read more »
Source: Grand Canyon Helicopters, 19-Aug-13
According to a LVMPD press release, David Vanbuskirk “somehow became detached from the hoist line, falling into the canyon below.” The distance that the man fell is under investigation, but Sheriff Doug Gillespie later stated in a press conference that “it is clear that this was a non-survivable fall and he died on impact.” The… Read more »
22-Jul-13
Tail rotor struck ground on landing on a training flight. From this press report – According to airport spokesperson Christine Crews told FOX5 one of the helicopter’s rotors struck the ground, causing significant damage to the aircraft. The Sundance spokesperson, though, said the Eurocopter AS350B2 had tail rotor and skid damage only.
22-Jul-13
Newly appointed Airport Director Mark Gibbs’ second priority is to help establish an airport for the Nevada Air National Guard, which could be used to land military helicopters that frequently fly over Elko. see full story
03-Jul-13
We are ready for the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exposition, are you? HELI-EXPO 2013 opens its doors to the public on Tues., March 5, and all indications point to another hugely successful show. Highlights of the first day will include the HAI Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast from 8:00 – 10:00 am in… Read more »
Source: HAI, 05-Mar-13
Bristow Academy announced today an agreement with Aero Dynamix to use Aero Dynamix night vision systems to enhance its night vision training program, as well as offer the installation of Aero Dynamix night vision systems to its customers worldwide. Both companies are industry leaders in night vision applications – Bristow Academy in rotary pilot training… Read more »
Source: Bristow Academy, 05-Mar-13
On behalf of HAI, EproMeetingApps is the official app provider for HELI-EXPO 2013, March 5-7, in Las Vegas, Neveda. This app puts all details about the conference in the palm of your hand; allows you to be kept up to date on conference details, speaker information and any changes/updates that may occur; introduces you to… Read more »
Source: Apple iStore, 21-Feb-13
There’s a certain buzz these days in Carson City, Nevada—the sound of Bristow Academy Mountain Flying Training. On 23 May 2011 Bristow Academy began operating in the majestic Lake Tahoe region and hasn’t stopped since, training more than 100 pilots from a myriad of countries in high altitude operations. Military and police units have flocked… Read more »
Source: Bristow Academy, 18-Feb-13
Ted McBride, 74, died after contact with a power line during agricultural operations
18-Feb-13
Have you made your hotel reservations for HELI-EXPO? With more than 700 exhibitors confirmed, HELI-EXPO promises to be after to be our largest show ever. Rooms are going fast and the hotel reservation deadline is only a week away: Thursday, February 7.Make your reservations online or contact Connections Housing at [email protected] or 877-254-HELI. Before Business Begins … HELI-EXPO is, without… Read more »
Source: HAI, 01-Feb-13
HAI’s HELI-EXPO® is already the biggest helicopter-only convention and trade show in the world, and this year that’s truer than ever as we’ve set a new record for the number of exhibitors. Seven hundred exhibitors will be on hand in Las Vegas, Monday-Thursday, March 4-7, 2013 (exhibit halls open Tuesday-Thursday, March 5-7). Whether you’re in need of… Read more »
Source: HAI, 29-Jan-13
