Wheeled Bell 429 promises speed advantageBell Helicopter appears to be making progress with the wheeled version of the Bell 429, with the company reporting that it will be five knots faster i... |
Battling BrownoutsWhen brownout or whiteout conditions take away all visual cues, there are still methods a pilot can use to ensure a safe landing.... |
Carolina ThunderThe full range of U.S. Marine Corps helicopter capabilities were practiced by Marine Aircraft Group 29 in Exercise Carolina Thunder 2013.... |
Request for proposals issued in VXX Presidential Helicopter Replacement ProgramWith the release of a formal request for proposals on May 3, the race is on — again — to select the next helicopter for the President of the Unite... |
Improvements in store for Canadian SAR systemCanadian Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay and Associate Minister of National Defence Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay have announced six major initiati... |
Attempt to close open door led to fatal R44 crashThe crash of a Robinson R44 that killed two well-known filmmakers last year — and called attention to the fire risk posed by the R44’s aluminum fu... |
AgustaWestland to strengthen North American presence with AW169 assembly lineAgustaWestland announced on Tuesday that it will establish a final assembly line for the AW169 helicopter at AgustaWestland Philadelphia, highlighting... |
Working Close to the GroundHelicopter movement at the hover should be refined and procedural — but it can be as undisciplined as a bumper car at the county fair. At the hover,... |
Aerodynamic BasicsKnowing that the fineness ratio of your rotor blade is its thickness as a percentage of its chord length may be something with which you can impress y... |
Cutting-edge ProceduresOne of the new phrases in our popular culture is, “There’s an app for that!” It is analogous with one of the more frequent phrases in our indust... |
Animal InstinctsAs if our work lives in the rotorcraft industry were not filled with enough uncertainty, we are also occasionally called upon to work with animals. Ma... |
Maintaining the CourseWe spoke with major helicopter MRO providers about the state of the industry. Here's what they had to say about the outlook for 2013, new technologies... |
Texting pilot in fatal Missouri crash made risky decision to fly with inadequate fuelThe air medical pilot involved in a fatal crash near Mosby, Mo. in 2011 was likely distracted by personal text messages when he took off without check... |
All Metal SolutionsThe bright yellow stands produced by Las Vegas-based All Metal Maintenance Stands are created as custom solutions to customer requirements, and are be... |
Great Slave expands Springbank operationGreat Slave Helicopters is completing construction of a new building at the Springbank airport that will double the company’s hangar space and the s... |
The Van Horn WayAlthough it works with some of the largest companies in the helicopter industry, Van Horn Aviation has very much followed its own non-corporate way in... |
New Zealand approves purchase of Kaman Super SeaspritesIn a deal worth $120 million US, New Zealand will purchase the Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprites originally built for — and rejected by — the Austra... |
Presidential LiftSiller Helicopters’ VH-3A may no longer be carrying international dignitaries, but this heavy-lift stalwart still earns its keep carrying other impo... |
Peak AutomationVertical test pilot Guy Maher explores the capabilities of Eurocopter’s new EC175 – and finds a machine that practically flies itself.... |
Elite PerformerWith the new Cineflex Elite camera, Hollywood gets into the aerial act.... |
Beyond Basic TrainingWhile many people are familiar with Bristow Academy's primary helicopter flight training programs, relatively few people are aware that the school als... |
In the City that Never SleepsAlthough the NYPD Aviation Unit is one of the oldest police air wings in the world, it continues to work on the cutting edge of airborne law enforceme... |
Giving BackAt Heli-Expo 2013, an enterprising aviation student at Central Oregon Community College proved that it’s never too early to give back to the aviatio... |
The Cold TruthUnderstanding the dangers of cold shock can help better prepare first responders for the condition of victims in cold water.... |
A Civil ResponseOnce almost exclusively the domain of the USCG and RCAF, first-response for the oil-and-gas industry off the coast of North America is increasingly co... |
U.S. Army halts new Apache Guardian productionThe U.S. Army is to defer procurement of new-build Boeing AH-64E Apaches until after fiscal year 2018 as the immediate results of the enforced governm... |
Oklahoma City crash is fourth serious HEMS crash in three monthsThe fatal crash of an EagleMed helicopter in Oklahoma City early Friday morning is the fourth serious crash for the United States helicopter emergency... |
A Turbulent IssueNew research illuminates the issues and dangers to consider in rooftop helipad design.... |
Eurocopter falls back on load compensator as fix for AS350 B3eThe European Aviation Safety Agency has approved a modification that will remove the drastic airspeed restrictions on the Eurocopter AS350 B3e fleet, ... |
Finmeccanica, AgustaWestland chiefs arrested in international corruption probeThe chief executive officers of AgustaWestland and parent company Finmeccanica have been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged internation... |
Kiwi CompositesTwo New Zealand firms are in the midst of developing composite turbine kit helicopters that are almost ready to make their mark on the industry. ... |
Projecting ConfidenceWith five prototypes now flying, the AW189 is on track for certification in 2013 and manufacturer AgustaWestland believes that its new, eight-tonne h... |
Canadian AeroVelo Atlas human-powered helicopter expands flight envelopeOne of three strong contenders in a $250,000 competition, the AeroVelo team continues to make progress with its human-powered helicopter.... |
Old Dog, New TricksNewly equipped wit h an automatic flight control system and glass cock pit , a venerable Bell CH-135(UH-1N) at the National Test Pilot School is proof... |
Concept Learning vs. Rote LearningRote learning, or memorizing pertinent information, is a discipline that requires effort and is a necessary evil in learning aviation training procedu... |
Christmas CommsGoodyear highlights the importance of good in-flight communication with a festive tale of a mishap over Hopedale, N.L.... |
A Better BuildNot only is the Bell 525 Relentless totally new, so isthe process Bell is using to bring it to market.... |
Changing of the BladesSea Kings perform final flight for L.A. County Sheriffs Department.... |
Projecting SuccessA multi-aircraft search and rescue (SAR) mission in Hudson Bay ended Jan. 9, with the successful recovery of two Inuit hunters from an ice floe along... |
Ready for the CallA recent Marine embassy/hostage evacuation training exercise showed the V-22s capabilities in completing the type of mission for which it was created... |
Evolution by DesignIt was created just 20 years ago from the merger of MBB and Arospatiale, but one in three of the worlds helicopters are its creation. It expects to pe... |
S61: Nighttime Aerial FirefighterASU has modified an S-61 operated by Coulson Aircrane for operations under NVGs. ... |
Game ChangerCAEs 3000 series of full-flight simulators offer advanced simulation features in an increasingly affordable package.... |
Game ChangerCAEs 3000 series of full-flight simulators offer advanced simulation features in an increasingly affordable package.... |
Better Lucky Than GoodSince we work in a very dynamic and hazard-filled environment, it's only reasonable to expect many of us have faced "exciting" events in our careers, ... |
Manual LaborsWe of the aviation world are often the most comfortable around inanimate objects that have buttons, levers and dials.... |
Park PatrolBased in Washington, D.C., the versatile United States Park Police Aviation Unit gives new meaning to the term "multi-mission."... |
Flying Solo: Seacor to spin off Era GroupParent company Seacor Holdings will soon spin off Era Group as a stand-alone company, allowing this major offshore helicopter operator to pursue new b... |
Child's PlayWith a brand-new and well-equipped helicopter at the center of its service to the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Mercy Air can now help sa... |
Reporting for DutyThe LASDs Aero Bureau has taken delivery of its first mission-ready Eurocopter AS332 L1 Super Puma; two more are scheduled to follow shortly.... |
Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceWhen you can't climb up, you can't climb down, and there's no place to go except for the several-thousand-foot drop at your toes, you're what Yosemite... |
A Broad SpectrumAlthough it's a small company, Spectrum Aeromed's innovative designs and focus on customer service have given it a worldwide reputation for excellence... |
After the CrisisHow agencies, manufacturers and completion centers are meeting the challenges faced by todays airborne law enforcement industry.... |
Do No HarmA recent study of physiological side effects of three common rescue devices suggests that these vital tools can sometimes have a significant negative ... |
Going BlueWith a design instantly recognizable to any Wolverines fan, the brand-new Eurocopter EC155s now in service with the University of Michigan's Survival ... |
The Personal TouchNow approaching its 40th anniversary, Heli-Mart has established itself as a reliable helicopter parts provider with an outstanding commitment to custo... |
On the BrinkMulti-agency training scenarios in L.A. Countys Angeles National Forest are helping agencies prepare for the rescue of motorists who have gone 'over t... |
Partners in FireThe productive relationship between CAL FIRE and the U.S. Navy makes additional aviation assets available during wildland fire emergencies in Southern... |
A Wide NetHelinet Aviation is a well-known name in the helicopter industry, but few people appreciate how diverse and innovative its operations really are.... |
Standout StartupsThe commercial helicopter market in Canada is notoriously competitive, but that hasn't stopped about two-dozen new companies from trying to break into... |
Keeping It RealWith a new Eurocopter EC135 full-flight simulator and a revamped approach to scenario-based training, FlightSafety International remains fully dedicat... |
Everything is IncredibleA short film about an unlikely helicopter designer in Honduras is achieving viral success.... |
The Strength it TakesWith a new fleet of Eurocopter EC145s and a bold vision for patient care, Indiana University Healths LifeLine Critical Care Transport is committed to ... |
One Size Doesn't Fit AllThe Helicopter Association of Canada is protesting a broad-brush approach to fatigue management that could have serious ramifications for the helicopt... |
Super Sized Air RescueThe San Bernardino County Sheriffs Aviation Unit has a big role: providing aerial search-and-rescue services for a county thats larger than nine of th... |
Stirring Up InnovationAlthough possibly best known for the egg-beater designs it created in the 1940s, the Kellett Aircraft Corp. actually had a much larger influence on an... |
B.C. ministry confirms timeline of response to Okanagan forest fire... |
Gaining an EdgeA brand-new blade tape design uses aerodynamic principles to improve helicopter performance, while simultaneously protecting main rotor blades.... |
Greater Than Its PartsAlthough its known best in the helicopter industry as an MD 500 parts supplier, northern Californias Aerometals does a lot more than most people reali... |
Africa By AirCanadian pilot Shawn Evans was looking for adventure when he took a job flying in Kenya, and he wasnt disappointed. Here, he shares some of the challe... |
Clearer Sailing AheadThe Appareo Stratus unites ADS-B technology with the iPad in a forward-looking, portable package that brings ADS-B generated weather and other informa... |
Up for the CountBuilding on the success of its affordable, accurate cycle counters, AKV Inc. is now actively expanding its product line into other, related areas.... |
Two of A KindTen years after its introduction, the Eurocopter EC145 has proven it has what it takes to be successful in the parapublic, SAR and emergency-medical-s... |
Big Year for MDDevelopments to the 540, big changes ahead for the 902 and dont forget Notar. These are interesting times for the Mesa, Ariz.-based manufacturer.... |
Clearing the WayA detachment of Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragons from the U.S. Navys Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 served a valuable role during this years R... |
It's Not You.... It's the HelicopterAt the risk of providing student helicopter pilots with an excuse for why they can't hold heading accurately in some wind conditions, contributing edi... |
The Call of the RavenThe Washoe County Sheriffs Office Regional Aviation Enforcement Unit (Raven) provides key law enforcement, search and rescue, and firefighting service... |
Rooftop RescueI never lost sight of the man who took my hand [and helped me] board the helicopter I will never forget his face... |
Flying the FutureEurocopters X3 is a vision of the rotorcraft to come, reports contributing editor Rob Erdos, who was lucky enough to take the concept aircraft for a t... |
Record-Setting RecoveryIn late 2010, mountain climbers Alexey Gorbatenkov and Svetlana Gutsalo died near the peak of the Tengkampoche mountain in the Khumbu Valley (Everest)... |
West Coast Search & RescueAnswering the daunting search-and-rescue calls that arise along Canadas West Coast falls to the dedicated men and women of the Royal Canadian Air Forc... |
Nurturing the NukesAlthough, they dont always get a tangible reward from their efforts, the aircrews of the U.S. Air Forces 54th Helicopter Squadron find a deeper motiva... |
Getting CloserAfter minor delays, certification of the Sikorsky S-76D is now expected in October 2012.... |
The Future is in the STARSThe Alberta-based STARS HEMS program is undergoing a tremendous period of growth.... |
Building the LinkSouthern Californias airborne law enforcement and parapublic units are leading the way in interoperability thanks to an innovative microwave downlink ... |
Fortunate SonCombining what he learned from his father with his own innate talents and drive, helicopter pioneer Stanley Hiller Jr. was able to compete with the li... |
Preparing for the FirefightU.S. Navy and Marine helicopter crews are getting ready to assist with Southern Californias wildfire season.... |
Universal ReachAlthough smaller than many of its competitors, its 30 years of innovations and elegant solutions have led Universal Avionics to become a globally trus... |
Land of ExtremesThe Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Air Support Unit operates from one end of the flying spectrum to the other: from the famous glitz... |
The Business of ExplorationAs the mining and mineral exploration industries recover, Canadas airborne geophysical survey sector is also seeing an uptick in activity.... |
Superior TrainingSuperior Performance Aviation and Montana Aero have joined forces to offer advanced, top-notch flight training highlighted by their vertical-referenc... |
Flying the CropsIf youre considering a career as an agricultural pilot, Jason Colquhouns first-hand look at this demanding yet rewarding mission role can help give yo... |
Robinson R66 Maintenance Course a First for CanadaA new course offers Transport Canada-approved maintenance training for the Robinson R66 Turbine.... |
Living the DreamH5 Productions is a standout, boutique aerial cinematography company with a bright, new approach and a passion and vision that reflects its hard-worki... |
A Win-Win ScenarioWith an emphasis on safety, Southern California Edisons human external cargo program is helping this utilities company achieve greater efficiencies wi... |
The Sky's No LimitA unique new event in Yellowknife, N.W.T., this past March introduced hundreds of girls and young women to professional aviation. ... |
Rolls-Royce Proves Its WorthThe new Rolls-Royce VIP upgrade kit for the Bell 407 is proving its worth in the field.... |
Salvaging the Low Speed ChaseIn April, Erickson Air-Crane and Aris Helicopters played key roles in recovering a damaged sailboat off the coast of San Francisco, Calif.... |
A Dangerous Amendment?The U.S. air tour industry has called for support in blocking the passage of a controversial amendment.... |
VFR Instrument FlyingIf youre wondering what instrument flying has to do with visual flight rules (VFR) flying, the fact that is both activities should include accurate he... |
Old FriendsAlmost three decades after he helped create the 11th R-22 to roll of the assembly line, Jerry Trimble found the aircraft for sale. He expects it to br... |
Ready, Willing and AbleBy offering operators a best-value alternative to often-costlier OEM parts, Able Engineering has managed to thrive through the ongoing economic downtu... |
Stormy WeatherAmerican Eurocopter's inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) training course - conducted in its AS350 simulator - is leading the way ... |
Public-Private PartnershipThe British Columbia Ambulance Service continues to show how a government agency can successfullycollaborate with the private sector to provide unique... |
Carrying the LoadLong-time, northern-California utility operator PJ Helicopters specializes in flying just about anything you can think of, carrying on a family tradit... |
Sunrise in San DiegoWith 40 helicopters on contract and a complex system of environmental restrictions to negotiate, the Sunrise Powerlink project in Southern California ... |
Three's CompanyThe three members of Care Flight 3s all-female HEMS crew sat down with Vertical 911 to share details of the diverse professional paths that brought ea... |
Inland PatrolThrough its broad range of missions and fleet of MD 500s, the Riverside Police Department Aviation Unit provides the Inland Empire with an extra layer... |
Heavy-Lift HelpersWith decades of experience maintaining its own substantial fleet of Boeing (Columbia) 107-II and 234 tandem-rotor helicopters, Columbia Helicopters MR... |
Going for GoldAs one of only three helicopter training squadrons in the U.S. Navy, HT-28 is responsible for ensuring hundreds of U.S. Navy, Marine and Coast Guard s... |
Being the EnemyHaving recently transitioned to Eurocopter UH-72A Lakotas, the U.S. Armys B Company, 2916th Aviation Battalion is continuing a proud tradition of play... |
Pilot responds to 2008 Carson crash jury verdictBill Coultas, the surviving pilot of the 2008 Carson Helicopters Inc. (CHI) crash of an S-61, has given his reaction to the recent jury decision that ... |
Hind SightHeli-Expo is a great place for enthusiasts to see the wide variety of helicopter types that are flown in specifically for the show. At Heli-Expo 2012,... |
Flying a Varied PatrolAssigned to cover the largest geographic county in the contiguous United States, the San Bernardino Sheriff Department faces a challenge as vast and v... |
Right Place, Right TimeWhile accompanying LACoFD personnel on a training mission, Vertical 911 contributor Sheldon Cohen got a surprise first-hand look at a real lifesaving ... |
From One to AnotherThe historic United States Navy Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS-4), famous for retrieving the Apollo astronauts from their capsules in the Paci... |
Focused Attention & Heightened AwarenessOne of the managers of a large helicopter company employing over 500 pilots took me aside recently and told me with the dispassion of a process-server... |
SAR Alaska StyleStationed in one of the worlds harshest environments, the flight crews of United States Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak go above and beyond sometimes ... |
The Burning QuestionWhile some public safety agencies are already fighting fires at night using night vision goggles, questions about the safety and effectiveness of nigh... |
Welcome to the JungleAs the largest municipal airborne law enforcement (ALE) operation in the world, the Los Angeles Police Department Air Support Division is the stuff of... |
Flying the V-22Lost amidst various controversies surrounding the development and record of the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey are details on what its like to actually fly t... |
The Perfect MixNow known as United Rotorcraft, the former URS, or United Rotorcraft Solutions, has combined with Air Methods product division to offer the perfect mi... |
High Plains Search and RescueThe Longhorns of Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., conduct challenging high-altitude rescues at one of the United States Navys busiest training bases.... |
The Temsco EffectTEMSCO is not only one of Alaskas premier utility and charter operators, its also one of the best-known operators in the entire helicopter industry, i... |
American Eurocopter and HeliSim Team UpToward the end of 2011, American Eurocopter Corp. (AEC) announced that it had selected Helisim as a satellite flight training facility for the America... |
Artful FlightAlthough its not a helicopter operator, the boutique film production company known as Brain Farm has become synonymous with spectacular helicopter cin... |
DOS Deploys Sea KnightsThe United States Department of State (DOS) has acquired a number of Boeing CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters that have recently been retired by the U.S. ... |
Osprey Readies for West Coast DeploymentAfter many years of development, testing and trials, and East Coast squadron deployments, the United States Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey is readying for... |
Weighing In and Partnering UpNempsa hopes the results from its recent pilot survey on heliport issues can help the FAA create an improved advisory circular that addresses everyone... |
Transport Canada Publishes Guidelines for NVGs, EVSA new advisory circular provides the clearest guidance yet for Canadian operators who wish to use night vision imaging systems, including night vision... |
Keeping the Legend AliveScotts-Bell 47 Inc. has recruited an experienced team to revive the venerable Bell 47 even anticipating a return to production for the nearly 70-year... |
Positive TrendsWhile the economy remains flat, Conklin & de Decker said the helicopter industrys technological rejuvenation provides a good reason for optimism. ... |
A Touch AboveIn conjunction with the unveiling of the Bell 525 Relentless, Garmin is debuting its G5000H, a revolutionary flight deck that brings the glass cockpit... |
Meeting PredictionsAmerican Eurocopter president and CEO Marc Paganini said Eurocopter is seeing the recovery it predicted at the bottom of the slump, and is continuing ... |
RelentlessAfter more than a year of industry speculation, Bell has finally unveiled its newest commercial product: the 525 Relentless, a super medium transport ... |
Blade TroubleRecent emergency airworthiness directives have dramatically reduced the life limits for certain Bell 206L series main rotor blades.... |
The Mountain MystiqueI live and work in mountainous terrain, so its difficult for me not to relate to this topography when discussing training techniques. Mountain pilots ... |
VH-71s for Canadian Service?Last summer, the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) purchased nine Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel helicopters, in various stages of completi... |
Winning the BattleNow on a six-month deployment with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan, the unmanned K-MAX jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and Kaman has already comp... |
Under FireExtensive media allegations have led to sudden and substantial restructuring at Ornge, one of North Americas largest transport medicine providers. ... |
The Weird and WackyTodays sleek, swift, aerodynamically designed helicopters can be seen almost daily streaking through the skies, but they have a longer heritage than s... |
A Group EffortAs North American airspaces go, its hard to find two that are less alike than Los Angeles and Alaska. One of them is a congested urban airspace that r... |
HMM-364: 50 Years and CountingThe Purple Foxes are proof that the CH-46E Phrog and its crews are still going strong.... |
Bell Announces Weight Increase for 429A 500-pound weight increase for the Bell 429 is big news for Bell and the helicopter industry.... |
Bowl ProtectionsHelicopter assets were critical in providing security for the 2012 Rose Bowl.... |
Bird on a WireBob Feerst and the professionals at Utilities Aviation Specialists have trained more than 23,000 flight crewmembers in wire-strike avoidance, but ther... |
Cougar Enhances SAR CapabilitiesCougar's new hangar in St. John's, Nfld., will improve its SAR response times.... |
High TimesAlthough best known as a warbird, the soon-to-be-retired Bell OH-58A Kiowa played an important role in civilian counter-drug operations with the U.S. ... |
Working a Fine LineTo help make its vertical reference/long line course even more demanding and realistic, Los Angeles Helicopters has added two unique training features... |
Cyclone Delays Prove Costly for Canadian ForcesContinued delays in the CH-148 Cyclone project have cost the Canadian Department of National Defence $250 million this year.... |
A Legacy of HeroesWith its "Legacy of Heroes" tour, Sikorsky is honoring first responders and promoting its continuing product improvement program for the S-92.... |
Helicopters Make Strong Showing in DubaiWith both Boeing and Airbus announcing multi-billion dollar deals for jetliners at the Dubai Air Show in November, the helicopter side of the Middle E... |
From Tip to TailNew Heli-One president and chief executive officer Larry Alexandre has only been at the helm since June, but this experienced helicopter industry exec... |
RLC, Re-inventedThe offshore oil and gas company formerly known as the Rotorcraft Leasing Co. is forging a new identity for itself without sacrificing its core busin... |
More Power to YouStrange noises and sudden reductions in power are nothing to look forward to in the air, since pulling over at 1,000 feet above ground level is not an... |
The Dirty DozenThe majority of heliport safety concerns stem from 12 major pitfalls that can be easily identified and addressed during design, development and safety... |
Generation iPadMore and more flight departments across the aviation industry are realizing that adopting the iPad as an electronic flight bag makes both economic and... |
Following ProgressTechnological advances in satellite tracking systems are helping operators achieve both cost-savings and operating efficiencies, while still providing... |
Lighting the NightFrom cockpit modifications to external aircraft lighting systems, REB Technologies continues to focus on the one thing it knows best creating lightin... |
Great Lake SaviorsThe Chicago Fire Department Air Sea Rescue helicopters spend as much or more time over water as they do over fires, providing the Windy City with a vi... |
Here To ServeAlthough it only operates a single Bell 407, Californias Hall Critical Care Transport provides a wide-ranging air medical service over a large and div... |
Cattle Mustering - the Austrian WayIn his "There I Was" column from the October-November issue of Vertical, Markus Huettner describes one of his more unusual external-load jobs.... |
Understanding Your Autopilot PT.4For a three-axis autopilot, control of pitch and roll only occurs above 60 knots in most helicopters. The stabilization aspects of the encompassing au... |
Going Out To SeaThe transition from Sikorsky SH-60Bs and SH-60Fs to the MH-60R has not only sparked a cultural shift in the U.S. Navys operations, it has provided Nav... |
Approaching RealityIn the 1990s, aviation researchers at the University of Illinois used flight simulators to subject 20 visual flight rules (VFR) pilots to simulated fl... |
Coming to the RescueWith the helicopter rescue sector seemingly lacking cohesiveness and common standards, concerned agencies have responded by forming the Helicopter Res... |
Maximizing Your AwarenessSandels updated ST3400H HeliTAWS offering raises the bar in helicopter terrain awareness and warning systems and exposes a need for the industry to up... |
Condition OrngeOrnge's comprehensive and standardized approach to patient care has redefined and re-energized transport medicine in Canadas most populous province.... |
From Ship To ShoreConsidered a pioneer in helicopter flight data monitoring for offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico, PHI Inc. is bringing this safety oversight to... |
Staying CommittedNearly three years after it was founded, the Air Medical Operators Association remains focused on improving safety in air ambulance operations.by Elan... |
Preparing For The FloodWith the Sacramento, Calif., area being prone to major flooding events, local rescue resources, led by the California Army National Guard, recently go... |
On A MissionFor 40 years, Ernie Tanner and the pilots and mechanics of Helimission have braved incredible dangers to bring aid and what they consider the word of ... |
Goodnight, IreneHurricane Irene's August 2011 passage up the Eastern Seaboard in the United States resulted in as many as 55 deaths and up to $15 billion US in damage... |
Renewed OptimismAlready somewhat in decline since the highs of 2007/2008, the fortunes of Gulf operators suffered further after the Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010... |
The Super Cobra Moves ForwardAfter more than a decade of development, the AH-1Z Zulu the latest evolution of the Cobra will finally go to sea with a Marine Expeditionary Unit.... |
Getting More For LessAfter a short process of inspection, purchase and delivery, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD) Aero Bureau is now in possession of thre... |
EC145 T2 Gets Hot and High in the U.S.The Eurocopter EC145 T2, which was unveiled at Heli-Expo 2011 in Orlando, Fla. earlier this year, has been flying in the United States as part of a te... |
On Anniversary of 9/11, Special PatrolsOn the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department helicopters flew special security check missions of critical infrastructure si... |
Milestone Creates RipplesMilestone Aviation Group plans to ensure that the big splash it has made in its first year will continue to be positively felt for many years to come.... |
He's On The Run!Helicopter foot pursuits have come a long way since the days when we used our ships to "herd" suspects; but there still is room to continue making imp... |
Into The MistLegendary big-wave surfers like Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama have formed a symbiotic relationship with Don Shearer and the helicopter pilots at Wind... |
Emergency AD Issued for AW139 Tail Rotor BladesPrompted by preliminary findings in the investigation into the fatal crash of an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter in Brazil, multiple aviation authorit... |
The Fire Helibase: Behind the ScenesAs Vertical discovered on the Las Conchas Fire this summer, a robust organizational structure is the secret to building a wildland firefighting heliba... |
A Winning CombinationSince the time it was just a small, one-person shop, Panterra Heli Support has been known for meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of its ... |
Fire SeasonThe 2011 fire season has kept helicopters busy battling some of the largest fires in North Americas history. ... |
Making a ComebackAfter a lengthy suspension, the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service has re-instated nationwide helicopter rappelling operations and... |
Legislation Aims to Limit Los Angeles Helicopter OperationsA Congressional bill that would restrict helicopter operations in L.A. has industry leaders concerned about unintended consequences.... |
Javelin ThrustA U.S. Army medevac unit provided support to the Marine Corps during its largest Reserve training exercise of the year, with benefits all around.... |
South Africa:Trees cushion near fatal crash at UCT... |
AUS: WA link in Indonesian chopper crash... |
CAN: Midland Announces the Start of a Helicopter-Borne VTEM Electromagnetic Survey on Its Casault Gold Property East of Detour Lake... |
DNRC helicopter makes emergency landing near Johnsrud Park... |
Fanfare for frigate and its helicopter drones returning to Jacksonville... |
Stolen helicopter found in Oklahoma City... |
US: Port authority leases hangar to ProMedica... |
Sri Lanka Air Force to acquire two new Bell-412 helicopters... |
Finding Her WingsOvercoming hardships and rising to the challenge is nothing new for LaShanda Holmes. Her latest accomplishment: becoming the first female, African-Ame... |
US: Second crop-dusting chopper crashes, near Charles City... |
South Africa: Helicopter crashes on UCT... |
UK: Laser targets rescue helicopter... |
CAN: Search team recovers bodies from helicopter crash site... |
Helicopters reach critical mass in Los Angeles... |
US: Seacor flies chopper IPO... |
Pilot error caused copter crash: Two soldiers died in a chopper accident at Wheeler Army Airfield in May 2009... |
US: Three in hospital after Air Evac helicopter hits power line... |
CAN: High winds halt investigation into fatal helicopter crash... |
Meghalaya rejects Pawan Hans proposal to resume services... |
Looking to the FutureThe sixth edition of the international Aerial Firefighting (AFF) conference focused on the critical issues facing the U.S. aerial firefighting effort ... |
AUS: Question mark over chopper in fatal crash... |
Helicopter crop-duster crashes in Minn. cornfield... |
Senators believe cops in choppers purchase 'closing ranks'... |
US: Berman Seeks to Curb Helicopter Noise... |
MedFlight pilot on administrative leave... |
Erlanger's Lifeforce Receives CAMTS Accreditation... |
Croatian KFOR helicopters not damaged... |
Aviation regulator freezes helicopter operations at Mumbai's Racecourse... |
INDIA: Pawan Hans resumes helicopter services in northeast... |
Sikorsky Aircraft Assigned Patent... |
Change on the MountainWith the upcoming cancelation of its foreign-ownership exemption, Alpine Helicopters, a long-time fixture on the Canadian aviation scene, faces an unc... |
Dallas plans to sell its biggest police helicopter, reducing fleet to 2... |
Cherished chopper comes home to Portland... |
Northwest MedStar Expands to Full-time Base in Moses Lake... |
Atlantis Systems wins Danish air force order... |
Upgrading Kiowas Makes More Sense Than A New Helicopter... |
US: Emergency helicopter service to start at McAllen Medical Center... |
India flies second high altitude Light Combat Helicopter prototype... |
British helicopter gunship injures five children in Afghanistan... |
THAILAND: Army wants 30-odd new helicopters... |
UK: Helicopter pilot killed in crash was North Somerset entrepreneur... |
CAN: Cougar helicopter cleared after offshore incident... |
Home-Built AdventureA brand-new experimental helicopter could soon offer home-builders a light, single-engine turbine aircraft that should be able to compete head-to-head... |
AUS: BAE completes LHD test site... |
Ford Aerospace secures extension to helicopter contract... |
Helicopter crash in Russia's Far East kills three... |
Nato helicopter crashes in Afghanistan... |
Thai Army helicopters grounded after 3rd crash... |
UK: Helicopter crashes in Cornwall... |
AUS: Police helicopter to help fight Gold Coast crime... |
Fate, Luck & Data MonitoringIve experienced a moment of deafening silence accompanied by an almost catatonic state of relaxation five times in my flying career: the engine is sud... |
Ahead of the CurveThrough proactive management and innovative policing, the Mesa Police Department aviation unit has managed to keep one step ahead of budget cuts durin... |
US: New Life Flight helicopter arrives at DRMC... |
CAN: Helicopters come to aid for Okanagan cherry crops... |
AUS: Helicopter attack accused granted bail... |
Nine persons confirmed dead in fallen Thai army Black Hawk... |
SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Two in critical condition after helicopter crash... |
CAN: St. John's councillor dismayed by FAA decision... |
AUS: Businessman, pilot die in chopper crash... |
Javelin Thrust Marines conduct helicopter heavy lifting exercise... |
AUS: Man attacks army helicopter... |
Bell helps lift Textron earnings... |
Montreal's CAE wins contracts in China, Russia... |
THAILAND: Search for Black Hawk continues... |
Helicopter Takes Off From Princeton Airport, Crashes in Dayton... |
Deadly Canadian military helicopter crash caused by pilot error: inquiry... |
Sikorsky Aircraft Assigned Patent... |
Canadian ALEAlthough there are not very many Canadian airborne law enforcement units, the ones there are have managed to escape the budget cuts faced by many of t... |
US: Union files complaint about Bell Helicopter's planned job move to Amarillo... |
Navy Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Molino... |
Houston police union unhappy with cut in helicopter hours... |
THAILAND: Thai helicopter crashes attempting to retrieve bodies from previous chopper crash... |
One killed in helicopter emergency landing in central Russia... |
Two helicopters crash in Thailand, 14 feared dead... |
US: Houston PD helicopters grounded following budget cut... |
UK: Police helicopter units to merge to make a £1m saving... |
CAN: Cougar helicopter forced to turn around... |
Future of Empire State Building's Skyride helicopter tours up in the air... |
Helicopter Seychelles is re-launched... |
Two years in the making, 469 ready for combat... |
US: Self-destruct spacebar identified as 'key weakness' of US Navy's Fire Scout helicopters... |
Marines in Afghanistan honor departed Osprey crew chief... |
US: Bell Helicopter shifting 100 jobs from Fort Worth to Amarillo... |
Carmageddon: Helicopters ease stress for LAX travelers... |
Phillippine National Police releases helicopter probe findings today... |
AFGHANISTAN: Marine attack helicopters move north to aid air ambulances... |
THAILAND: Five die in helicopter forest crash... |
UK: Merseyside police loses its own helicopter and air base... |
Weathering the StormWhile some airborne law enforcement units in California have succeeded even in the midst of the prolonged downturn in the states economy, others have ... |
UN Report: Apache Helicopters to Blame for Afghan Civilian Deaths... |
UK: Police chief defends cost of force's helicopter... |
CAN: Forces' helicopter training in Windsor ends... |
UK: Helicopter launched over gun hoax... |
AUS: Tourist chopper crash blamed on low fuel... |
US: Helicopter to count Olympic National Park goats... |
US: YCSO team finds flower deliveryman stranded for 3 days after becoming lost... |
US: Scouts get hands on Black Hawk helicopter... |
First Afghan female military pilots arrive in U.S. for training... |
West Coast SendoffAfter 40 years of yeomans service, the UH-1N Huey is being retired from the fleets of the U.S. Marine Corps West Coast light attack helicopter squadro... |
TURKEY: Radar images show F-16 fighter jet near BBP leader's helicopter... |
Myanmar helicopter crash due to technical error... |
CAN: Military choppers target Windsor in practice... |
UK: Chinook crash report set to clear pilots... |
N.J. State Police look to sell aging helicopters despite sluggish market... |
Helicopter crash kills three: Myanmar official... |
US: Investigators scrutinize copter crash fatal to 2 Guardsmen... |
FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Against Eight Companies... |
UK: Coastguard bases keep search-and-rescue helicopters... |
NZ: Prime Minister gives cheque to Westpac Waikato air ambulance... |
Director General Reviews Helicopter Operations and Safety Issues... |
US: Training turns into search mission to locate crashed helicopter... |
US: Tight budget to ground ambulance helicopter... |
NZ crew tows US helicopter to safety... |
UK: Chinook pilots 'did not cause fatal helicopter crash'... |
US: Cargo UAS Tests to Begin at Pax... |
The Little Company That CouldOriginally formed as a fixed-wing flight-training club, Okanagan Helicopters helped pioneer the rotorcraft industry in Canada, especially when it came... |
Helicopter ambulance service too costly to continue operating... |
Bird’s eye view from Network Rail’s helicopter... |
Area anglers can take off for specks at The Helicopter Pad... |
Search for missing possum trapper called-off... |
Sikorsky delivers 300th US Army UH-60M... |
Canterbury's regional tourism organisation is applauding a company that is offering helicopter sightseeing tours of Christchurch's inner-city red zone.... |
Sailors saved in 'difficult' rescue off Isles of Scilly... |
Hide and SeekIn the wake of the raid in Pakistan that killed Osama bin Laden, many have been wondering whether a stealth helicopter was involved and have been aski... |
Royal helicopter rehearsal mishap angers father... |
Prince William Puts Helicopter Down into Canada River (Photo Gallery)... |
Outside aid needed in high rescue... |
Man cleared of endangering garda pilot... |
Crash victims were in same family... |
RAF helicopter crew survive crash-landing... |
Alaska Boy Scout injured on hike rescued by helicopter... |
Crop-Dusting Helicopter Crashes Into Corn Field... |
American firm selling helicopters that 'stand on guard for thee'... |
Scott Brown sees red over Whitey Bulger’s pricey copter ride... |
Couple saved in dramatic rescue... |
New deal for commercial flights over the Great Wall... |
Stranded boaters rescued from Lake Simcoe... |
Royal fan injured during helicopter practice... |
Lacson questions police helicopter purchase... |
Helicopter pilot discovers bodies on Missouri Mtn.... |
N.L. court nixes bid to move chopper suit to U.S.... |
Blade RunnerThe FAA has dropped another rotor blade AD into the laps of Robinson helicopter owners. But this one has some far-reaching implications.... |
Cambridgeshire’s police helicopter to be grounded... |
Lockheed unveils 100th MH-60 Romeo... |
Fla. helicopter called in for wildfire assistance... |
Cherokee Regional Medical Center Takes to the Skies... |
NTSB: Alaska helicopter pilot killed in 2010 was trying to free tangled bull... |
Prince William expected to fly Sea King helicopter in Prince Edward Island... |
A Better BucketThree decades after the Bambi Bucket was introduced, firefighting buckets are undergoing a technological revolution. ... |
U.A.E. plans helicopter buy... |
Kazakhstan, Eurocopter sign deal ahead of helicopter assembly... |
US: Lockheed Martin delivers 100th helicopter to Navy... |
Audit: Boeing overcharged U.S. Army $13M for helicopter parts... |
NATO helicopter ends Kabul hotel siege that leaves seven dead... |
IBQ announces QAR 158.8 million term loan facility in US Dollars for Gulf Helicopters Company... |
US: Lawsuit alleges helipad defect... |
UK:Hospital helipad is bigger and better... |
CAN: Big gift for STARS... |
US: State Police Shifts Baltimore County Medevac During Peak Times... |
STARS to shine full time; Air ambulance to be permanent service for Manitobans... |
New Draft Heliport AC Drawing FireThe FAAs proposed changes to its heliport design advisory circular are much more significant and worrisome than the helicopter industry expected.... |
US: Some Army helicopter training to move to Fort Carson... |
US: Helicopter crew puts out Altamont Pass blaze... |
US: Retired Austin firefighter dies in helicopter crash... |
CAN: Military to spend $830M on CFB Petawawa... |
CAN: Quebec helicopter crash kills 1... |
UK: Pilot fined after landing helicopter in village car park... |
INDIA: Not resuming helicopter service in northeast: Minister... |
US: Vietnam-era helicopter lands in Shawnee for veterans display... |
CAN: Defence Department buys presidential choppers for parts... |
US: New memorial honors the selfless... |
US: Life Link III CEO faces tax charges... |
High-Country FlyersWith an understanding of and a tie to aviation that goes back to the 1920s, four generations of the Mamuzich family have made their mark flying utilit... |
Steady growth in helicopter sales expected... |
CAN: Make offshore oil choppers safer now, says TSB... |
CAN: Transportation board says foreign regulators to review helicopter certification... |
Malaysia's Aerotree Defense & Services to purchase three EC135 helicopters... |
Eurocopter’s upgraded Puma Mk2 helicopter for the UK Royal Air Force makes its first flight... |
PARS 3 LR Competes for Two Indian Attack Helicopter Programs... |
AIRSHOW-Eurocopter sees civil market recovery in 2012... |
Navy Seahawk Helicopter Flies with Algae... |
MEDSTAR operations cease as part of safety 'stand down'... |
Going VerticalAfter 20+ years as Westcor Aviation, a new ownership structure has transformed the respected but once-quiet aviation operation into a helicopter servi... |
Eurocopter to equip German NH90 TTH helicopters for forward intensive-care air MedEvac missions... |
US: Life Link III to station medical helicopter at Rice on trial basis... |
INDIA: First set of VIP helicopters to be delivered next year... |
US: Hard chopper landing near Galt sparks fire; pilot OK... |
Raytheon to Shield Helicopters With Lasers... |
NATO confirms helicopter lost in Libya... |
US: Proposal to ground Fresno Police helicopter... |
Eurocopter could suffer from defence cuts - paper... |
Solazyme Announces Successful MH 60S Seahawk Helicopter Test Flight on a 50/50 Blend of Algal Derived Solajet(R)HRJ-5 Jet Fuel... |
CAN: Helicopters Aid In Falls Rescue... |
Eurocopter Main Tenant For MAHB's New Helicopter Centre... |
Lynx helicopter makes its comeback on Osprey Quay... |
India To Map Air Routes Of Helicopters... |
Myrtle Beach helicopter tour business aids in search for missing swimmer... |
Helicopter crashes on outskirts of Dehra Dun... |
Man hurt in helicopter crash near Glastonbury... |
Helicopter Manufacturers Develop a Need for Speed... |
CAN: Value in short-haul helicopter rescues... |
Joining ForcesBy combining their air support units into one cohesive force, the police departments of Glendale and Burbank, Calif., have shown that helicopters can ... |
Russian helicopter carrier purchase imminent-France... |
US: Back shop keeps helicopters in the fight... |
NZ: Chopper damaged in archer incident... |
UK: Helicopter firms eye offshore expansion... |
FAA to monitor safety tests on new Sunrise Powerlink helicopter... |
UK: Forces to lose more helicopters in new round of defence cuts... |
China's First Professional Expo on Helicopters to be Held in Sept... |
US: New Safety Concerns Raised After Powerlink Tower Mishaps... |
FRANCE: Five killed after Andorran helicopter gets tangled in trees... |
Bulgaria to Plead Eurocopter to Cancel 3 Out of 6 Panther Helicopters... |
US: Helicopter Makes A Close Landing... |
US helicopters fire on attackers in Iraq oil hub: military... |
Australia buys 24 MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ naval combat helicopters for more than $3.2 billion... |
The Digital AdvantageMuch more than just a helicopter version of a fixed-wing product, the aftermarket Garmin G500H electronic flight display provides almost everything a ... |
US: Helicopter Crash Victims Remembered 12 Years Later... |
US: TVA uses helicopters to inspect electrical structures... |
Mi-171 Helicopters Take Part in Kazspas 2011 Manoeuvres... |
Britain to send Apache helicopters to Yemen... |
India's withdrawal of helicopters from Congo points to wider trend... |
US: Service for fallen soldier Wednesday... |
Wallow Fire Now Arizona's LargestHelicopters are playing a critical role in combating the Wallow Fire now the largest wildfire in Arizonas history and other wildfires across North A... |
Sikorsky Seaguard helicopter takes place in Museum of Flight... |
UK: Lynx helicopter gets TV facelift... |
Helicopter rides benefit canine unit... |
US: Siskiyou rescue teams tackle busy weekend... |
US: Seminole wildfire put out before crossing over Styx River... |
US: Night Vision Lights The Way For Life Star... |
Dramatic helicopter rescue from Independence of the Seas... |
Helicopters fire on Syrian protesters to quell uprising... |
Haskell wins $139M NC Marine hangar project... |
Lockheed Wins Three Army Contracts for $105M Total Purse... |
Marine light attack helicopter squadron answers call to duty... |
UK: HeliDays show is chopped due to soaring costs... |
AUS: Sea King for Nowra museum... |
Bristow Helicopters divest stake in PAAN... |
US: SDG&E copter has second Powerlink accident... |
Air GiantAir Methods, the largest HEMS provider in the U.S., surprised the industry on June 2 when it announced that it would be purchasing another of the coun... |
Vietnamese delegates tour Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay... |
STARS air ambulance helicopters being showcased... |
Mass State Police Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing on Nasella Field... |
CAN: Police helicopter used to nab suspect after motorcycle spotted reaching speeds up to 200 km/h... |
ANGOLA: Weather feared behind helicopter crash... |
Huntington's helicopter will patrol Costa Mesa... |
A Return to RappellingIn February 2010, the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USDA FS) suspended all rappelling for heli-attack fire crews after an in... |
Boeing sees Chinook helo sales increasing... |
Bulgarian helicopter crew home after 145 days in captivity... |
Russian firm in talks with Algeria to sell attack helicopter... |
UK: Avon Fire helicopter trial gets under way... |
California Coastal Commission Staff Approves Navy Helicopter Activity Increase... |
Israelis favor V-22 Osprey for special ops... |
US: ThedaStar marks 25 years of air medical service... |
CAN: Ornge Ted Rogers Paediatric Transport Program launches in Markham... |
Turkey nears deal for US heavy lift helicopters... |
UK: Bond Aviation wins £50m contract... |
Stolen Helicopter Found at Dallas Motel... |
CAN: RCMP arrest three men, seize helicopter in drug raid... |
Russia, NATO to set up trust fund for Mil helicopter maintenance... |
US: Summit County: Helicopter joins attack on Keystone wildfire... |
Helicopter crashes in Afghanistan's east, two troops killed... |
AUS: Quiet chopper will help NSW police... |
Bell and Eurocopter Show the Flag at CANSEC 2011Bell Helicopter Textron Canada and Eurocopter Canada were out in force at CANSEC 2011.... |
AEM Corp Continues to Grow List of Licensed NAT ProductsKELOWNA, British Columbia AEM Corp, in cooperation with Cobham Aerospace Communications, is now offering even more NAT products due to the License Ag... |
Relief Part II: From the Midwest to HaitiMidwest Helicopter Airways sent its S-58T and crews to Haiti twice in 2010 originally to provide immediate disaster relief flights in the aftermath o... |
MEXICO: Military Helicopter Crashes in Western Mexico... |
CAN: Ottawa not imposing penalties for late delivery of Sikorsky helicopters... |
US: St. Lucie Sheriff's helicopter crashes Sunday at I-95 accident scene... |
US: Air Orlando Aviation Will Keep Flying... |
US: CALSTAR Helicopter Modified With Super Lifter Kit; Pilots Call It A ‘Dream Machine’... |
US: Wake Forest Baptist's new chopper takes to air... |
INDIA: Price row prompts HAL to look elsewhere for chopper engine... |
US: Medevac chopper to stay near OC... |
US: New EMS base gets green light... |
Coming Into FocusAfter a year of discussion, the Canadian NVG picture appears to be a lot clearer, and the first step in having those new regulations come into effect ... |
CAN: Partnership brings helicopter business north... |
US: Hopes will be Raised for Helicopter Memorial Monument... |
How UK's Apache helicopters could aid Libya mission... |
CAN: Shearwater debuts Cyclone... |
Lockheed Martin Delivers AH-1Z Cobra Targeting Systems to the U.S. Marine... |
New helicopters “pay their way” – army chief... |
Spain stops sale of former IDF helicopters to Iran... |
CAN: Police employing mini-helicopter... |
Italian firm willing to pursue Turkey's light helicopter deal... |
US Navy Test Pilot School H-72 Lakotas receive state-of-the-art instrumentation... |
US: Up for auction: $700000 police helicopter... |
AUS: Flood inquiry hears chopper service uncoordinated... |
Eurocopter Vostok at HeliRussia 2011... |
US: Pilot pressure to fly led to deadly rescue flight... |
The Sky’s the TargetIf Marencos new SKYe SH09 helicopter concept lives up to its billing, this new Swiss company could have a solid entry in the larger end of the light, ... |
PCG to acquire 6 brand-new helicopters from Germany soon... |
Michigan pilot survives after crashing helicopter into Lakeville's Lake Marion... |
CAN: CMH Heli-Skiing Launches Powder University... |
CAN: Chartright adds a Hawker 800 and an Agusta 119 Koala... |
NTSB: Strut fatigue, inadequate landing gear inspection cause of 2009 Turtle Bay helicopter crash... |
GER: MBDA Completes Successful PARS-3 Missiles Test Series... |
Van Horn Aviation expanding in Tempe... |
Russian Helicopters to be assembled in India... |
France, Britain to deploy attack helicopters in Libya... |
CAN: Pilot injured in helicopter accident days after fatal crash... |
Turkish police helicopter crashes over the Bosphorus... |
US: NTSB expected to issue findings of probable cause of 2009 rescue helicopter crash... |
NORWAY: Statoil halts helicopter traffic due volcano... |
Turkey develops missile for T129 helicopters... |
US: Guardian Air marks 10th anniversary... |
FLIR Systems Announces Agreement to Settle Pending Litigation... |
Mechanical woes grounded Canadian choppers in Haiti... |
Rescue on DenaliThe May 12 helicopter short-haul rescue on Mount McKinley was one of the highest-altitude rescues in the history of Denali National Park. Heres a behi... |
Fast Helicopters Are All the Rage These Days... |
US: Air medical transport to move from Hagerstown to Chambersburg airport... |
US Navy: Helo fires on pirate skiff, killing 4... |
North Sea Experience Puts CHC on the Agenda at Global Harsh Weather Summit... |
British Army's Apache fires first Hellfire missiles at sea... |
New helicopters to be presented at HeliRussia 2011 expo in Moscow... |
China's Rich Try to Fly Around Red Tape... |
LAPD Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing... |
A Virtual SuccessDecades after helicopter pilots were first introduced to three-dimensional simulation training, a high-tech company from Down Under has begun showing ... |
US: Newport man has plan to save police helicopter program... |
Canadian Forces, US Marines lift damaged Chinook to safety... |
CAN: New Cyclone reports for duty in Shearwater... |
US: Guard, tribe receive new 'Lakota' helicopters... |
Russian Helicopters Delivers Ka-32A11BC Rescue Helicopter Equipped with Medical Module to Russian EMERCOM... |
US: Chopper flights prompt Healdsburg noise complaints... |
NZ: Air Force unveils new A109 helicopters... |
NZ: New helicopter shown off... |
EADS North America Delivers the First UH-72A Lakota Helicopter to the South Dakota Army National Guard... |
Helicopter Activity Increase Now in Hands of California Coastal Commission... |
Deal could keep police helicopters in the air... |
US: Helicopter Fight Escalates in Brooklyn ?... |
Pakistan to return Osama bin Laden helicopter wreckage to US... |
HealthNet celebrates 25 years in West Virginia... |
NZ: Heliport design gets prize... |
Shadin Avionics Announces EASA STC approval for Bell 206/407 Fuel Management... |
US: Rescue at 19,500 feet ties McKinley record... |
US: Officials Call for Tourist Helicopter Ban... |
CAN: Helicopter crash injures soldiers... |
High Way From HellTaking inspiration from Swiss mountain rescues, STAR Flight of Austin/Travis County and CMC Rescue have developed an innovative device and method for ... |
AUS: Helicopter crashes at Sydney's Bankstown Airport... |
NZ: New Air Force chopper on display... |
US: ONR Propels Cutting-Edge Technologies At Naval Helicopter Assocation Symposium... |
Turkish Aerospace Industries to design new light-twin helicopter ?... |
US: Clark School Human-Powered Helicopter Flies... |
US: ONR propels cutting-edge technologies at Naval Helicopter Association Symposium... |
US: Man charged with shining laser at helicopter... |
Russian Helicopters' London flotation fails to get off the ground... |
First human powered copter on the brink of winning the Sikorsky Prize... |
Finmeccanica takes part in "IDEF 2011"... |
Added PerceptionOnce it enters service, the integrated-mission-system (IMS) version of the Canadian Air Forces new CH-148 Cyclone will set the standard for remote-sen... |
AUS: Major sponsorship for rescue helicopter... |
SELEX Galileo foresees strategic opportunities within the Turkish market... |
Transport Canada makes out-of-court deal in pilot’s death... |
Russian Helicopters pulls $2.4bn IPO... |
Tawang chopper crash toll rises to 18 Times of India... |
US: Helicopter crashes while filming Buffalo Bill Downhill Bloodspill skateboard race... |
CAN: TSB Grants Extension to Department of Transport for Response to Cougar Helicopter Investigation Recommendations... |
CAN: Survey says? Geotech Aviation gets new chopper... |
US, Japanese responders make history... |
US: Aviation manufacturer Kaman looking to expand plant; create 200 Jacksonville jobs... |
Czech Republic: AERO Vodochody supplied 300 helicopters S-76 to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.... |
Russian Helicopters Has Signed Long-term Contracts For The Delivery Of Helicopters To The Russian Ministry Of Defence... |
AUS: CareFlight chopper in air for 25 years... |
China successfully tests mid-sized unmanned helicopter... |
Capitol GuardiansSince 2006, the U.S. Coast Guard has been tasked with providing the rotary-wing air-intercept role for, and protecting the airspace of, the National C... |
US: Court: Turkey should hear copter suit... |
GUWAHATI: DGCA suspends Pawan Hans helicopter services across NE... |
Aviation world abuzz over secret US chopper used in bin Laden raid... |
Boeing overcharged Army for helicopter parts... |
US: Hikers rescued in Columbia River Gorge by helicopter... |
Ukraine plans helicopter manufacturing capability... |
US: Clark School Team to Test Human-Powered Helicopter... |
Mountain WarriorsThree days in the mountains with the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces and California Air National Guard show that multi-agency mission success is o... |
Helicopter loss in bin Laden raid highlights risks... |
Canadians recovering after helicopter crash... |
Arunachal Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu dead, crashed helicopter found... |
US: Air Evac celebrating anniversary with open house... |
US: Hawaii helos support coalition combat operation... |
US: Rescue Airmen engage hostile forces to retrieve 'Fallen Angels'... |
US: V-22 Osprey Fleet Reaches 100,000 Flight-Hour Milestone with Eaton Onboard... |
UK: Copter tragedy pair suing for £4m... |
US: 2 Lakota helicopters join Nevada Guard fleet in Reno... |
AUS: $50k donated to Westpac Helicopter... |
UK: Bond Aviation flying high after acquisition by World Helicopters... |
UK: Crews continue battle with Highland wild fires... |
Helicopter Crashes Near Indiana University Campus... |
Reality TV chopper with Canadians on board crashes... |
Pakistan: Helicopter crashes in Abbottabad... |
A Perfect FitEurocopters acquisition of Vector Aerospace offers long-term strategic advantages for both companies.... |
US: Vietnam War helicopter pilots reunite in Slidell after more than 40 years... |
Qatar's Gulf Helicopters eyes $137m aircraft investment... |
US: Chopper Accident Kills Pilot... |
CANADA: Inquest into deadly chopper crash recommends clearer rules... |
INDIA: Helicop Aviation Sponsors Helicopter Pilot Training... |
World Food Programme organize Helicopter SMS work shop in Dubai... |
AUS: Young Queenstowner and his Wanaka instructor killed in chopper crash... |
NATO Allies and Russia put their trust in Afghan Air Force... |
MALAYSIA: Weststar Completes Landmark Offshore Aviation Deals Worth RM4.2 Billion... |
Air Show Celebrates Centennial of Naval AviationThe 2011 American Centennial of Naval Aviation (CoNA) celebrations started off with a bang at the launch event at Naval Air Station North Island in Sa... |
U.S. Air Force to Launch Competition for 93 New Helicopters... |
AUS: Police recover wreckage from R44 helicopter crash site... |
US: Man gets 12 1/2 years for shooting at helicopter... |
Canada: Witnesses tell inquest helicopter was flying erratically before crash... |
US: Public hearing on Black Hawk helicopter unit at base... |
US Air Force to Launch Competition for 93 New Helicopters... |
US: NC solider killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash... |
US: Jet fuel poured from bullet hole while LAPD helicopter made emergency landing, authorities say... |
RUS: Russian Helicopters Plans London IPO... |
AUS: Helicopter salvaged after deadly NSW crash... |
Taking Charge When Things Go WrongYour proficiency at flying a helicopter has an active side. Underlying all the proficiency of such things as off-level and confined-area landings i... |
Objects Are Closer Than They AppearAny of us who have gazed into the passenger side mirror of an automobile will probably have noticed the caveat: objects are closer than they appear. ... |
US: Second helicopter sniper suspect may be holed up in San Fernando Valley building... |
US: Helicopter pilot survives crash... |
Canada: Canadian Helicopters stock gets a lift from down south... |
US: Hiker Airlifted out of Mildred Falls Sunday After a 30-Foot Fall... |
India: Wreckage of Dhruv, bodies of 4 personnel found... |
Turkey: Sikorksy wins helicopter contract... |
Last MH-47G deliveredPHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The last remanufactured MH-47G Chinook was delivered from the Boeing Military Aircraft Mobility Division in Ridley Park, Pa., to L... |
Tackling the Cessna 140A helicopter pilots customer finds salvation on a salvage mission.... |
Copter providers in pact with O&G firms... |
Eurocopter looking to set up helicopter emergency medical services in India... |
Trans Aero Helicopter moving base, 30 jobs to Loveland airport... |
Private helicopter carrying six persons crashes near Sehwan... |
Bell Helicopter helps Textron post first-quarter profit... |
Defense contractor Goodrich announces quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share... |
Statoil contracts Bristow helicopters for transport to North Sea facilities... |
South Yorkshire Police helicopter takes to Twitter... |
US Army continues search for better scout helicopter... |
India probes helicopter crash near China border... |
Cormorant helicopter kept busy, responds to back-to-back calls... |
Bell Helicopter Honors OH-58 “Kiowa Warriors” in the first of the “Heroes of Aviation” Series paintingsFORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 19, 2011) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the Bell Helicopter Heroes of Aviation Series which... |
Us Army Selects Aero Dynamix For Cockpit UpgradesAero Dynamix Inc. is proud to announce that the US Army has selected them for a $12.5 million AH-64 Apache IFR upgrade project. The army is upgrading ... |
CHC Helicopter Partners With Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands... |
Russia breathes new life into helicopter industry... |
Youth Charged With Laser Spotlighting of State Police Helicopter... |
Sudanese army helicopter crashes in North Darfur, five killed... |
EADS North America conducts flight demonstrations of its Armed Aerial Scout 72X Technical Demonstration AircraftEADS North America this week is conducting flight demonstrations of its company-funded Armed Aerial Scout 72X (AAS-72X) helicopter at the Nashville In... |
Boeing Supports Australian Army Kiowa Fleet Through 60,000 Flight HoursOAKEY, Queensland, April 19, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] earlier this month reached the milestone of supporting the Australian Army's 27 Bell 206B-1 Kio... |
Air Methods Names Frank Graham Director Business Development, Products DivisionAir Methods is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Graham as the new Director of Commercial Business Development of its Products Division. Mr... |
Helicopter helps catch gunman... |
Avidyne EX600 MFD Receives European ApprovalFriedrichshafen, Germany Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight decks, displays, and safety systems ... |
Bell Helicopter’s OH-58 Block II successfully completes first flightFORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 18, 2011) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) announces the first flight of its OH-58 Block II demonstrator ... |
Bell Helicopter Taps Snyder to Lead Military ProgramsFORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 15, 2011) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that Mitch Snyder has been promoted to executi... |
Vector Aerospace welcomes David George as Sales & Service Manager for Military ProgramsHuntsville, AL Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector - www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the worlds leading independent providers of aviation maintenan... |
Boeing to Promote Innovative Solutions at Army Aviation ExpositionNASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will showcase a wide array of aviation, training, support and technology solutions a... |
Breaking the ChainBreaking something is never a good thing in aviation except for when it comes to breaking the chain of events.... |
Russia, Nato To Launch Trust Fund For Helicopters In Afghanistan... |
Indicator Light Forces Chopper to Abort Flight... |
Medical helicopter program receives $27 million from PotashCorp... |
Collier-Award Winning X2 Technology Demonstrator to be on Display at AAAA Annual Forum and ExpoSTRATFORD, Conn. The award-winning X2 Technology demonstrator will be on static display at the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Annual Pro... |
Mountain Eagle avionics keeps helicopters flyingBAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan Being able to fly is great, sure; but where would a helicopter pilot be without navigational aids? Or, if said pilo... |
KenJer Industries to Exhibit at the 2011 Quad A ShowKenJer Industries, maker of BOLTBYTE Tools, is pleased to be exhibiting at the Quad A (Army Aviation Association of America) show in Nashville, TN. Th... |
Cheating DeathIn a combat zone, all it takes is a single, hurried decision for a well-supported rescue mission to go awry.... |
DUSTOFFWith increasing casualties occurring throughout Afghanistan, U.S. Army Dustoff crews continue to be a lifesaving resource for all U.S. military forces... |
The Evolution of FreedomOver the 10 years Operation Enduring Freedom has gone on, the War in Afghanistan has evolved considerably; in particular, it now relies heavily on its... |
Obstacles and AcceptanceSome 18 years after President Bill Clinton lifted the restrictions for women to fly combat helicopters, female pilots in the U.S. Army are now far mor... |
Beacon Hill Civic Association Asks FAA to Crack Down on Hovering Helicopters... |
Jail for man who aimed laser at police chopper... |
Army: Sudanese military training helicopter crashes after catching fire, killing 1 crew member... |
Brazil to decide on Russian helicopter supplies by end of month... |
NTSB points to helicopter pilot's failure to see power line as probable crash cause.... |
Receivers secure 'good price' for Helicopters (NZ)... |
Maryland at fault in '08 helicopter crash that killed four, U.S. claims... |
Black Hills BattleThe helicopter is one of the key weapons in the battle against mountain-pine-beetle infestations raging through South Dakotas Black Hills National For... |
Third rescue helicopter for Northland could be Auckland-based... |
2 injured in Air Force helicopter crash... |
Helicopter Operators Reminded On Preparedness During Sarawak Election... |
Army helicopter crashes in Khartoum, one dead: official... |
Helicopter company is latest Russian to seek London float... |
New MoD documents cast doubt over Chinook crash... |
Helicopter firm expands to N.Z. with $120M deal... |
Ground SupportRecent upgrades to the Kiowa Warrior and Apache Longbow have increased the ability of U.S. aircrews to carry out their primary mission: the support an... |
Getting Their WingsWith coalition forces set to leave Afghanistan in the coming years, the fledgling Afghan Air Force increasingly will be relied upon for support and to... |
Coming in From AboveAlthough they are now inserted via Helicopter instead of parachute, members of the U.S. Armys elite Pathfinder infantry units continue to be called up... |
Golden YearsEven though its almost 50 years old, the CH-47 Chinook is showing it has a long and useful life ahead of it theres simply nothing else that can do wh... |
Adapting the MissionAs the War in Afghanistan is not a traditional type of armed conflict, U.S. Air Force combat search and rescue units have had to significantly revise ... |
Police arrest man for shining laser pointer at police helicopter in Phoenix... |
Remote-controlled helicopters, vehicles helping Japan clean-up (Video)... |
STARS helicopter used to transport woman from equestrian centre... |
Kelowna brush fire contained with help of Forestry helicopter... |
Seal caused Qld chopper door to blow... |
Helicopter Crashes In Dataran Sibu... |
Remaking a classicIn the old helicopters never die, they just get remade file, we look at the S-55QT Whisper Jet, a more than 60-year-old, piston-engine aircraft design... |
New helicopter survival suit gets Outlast technology... |
'Miracle' helicopter passenger survived crash... |
Two Women Rescued on Hawaii Beach After Helicopter Sees 'SOS' in the Sand... |
US Sues Air Methods Corp, Alleging Discrimination... |
US Buying $370M of Helicopters... |
Valley Man Arrested for Allegedly Pointing Laser at Police Helicopter... |
Pilot killed in Turkish helicopter crash... |
Saskatchewan air ambulance service receives funding... |
French helicopter hits Gbagbo forces in Ivory Coast... |
Landing ProblemsThe revisions to NFPA 418 were designed to ensure greater safety standards for new and renovated heliports, but the changes are causing unintended con... |
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Surpasses 100 AS350 Conformed Modifications(BOISE, Idaho April 5, 2011) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that they have surpassed their 100th AS350 cockpit modificat... |
Marines plan to cut up downed helicopter and remove the parts... |
US, Russia reach final stages of Afghan helicopter deal - paper... |
Fatal helicopter crash in Canterbury... |
Private helicopter crashes in northwestern Turkey... |
Lasers pointed at sheriff's helicopters dangerous, illegal... |
Lasers pointed at sheriff's department helicopter... |
Navy removing helicopter wreckage in Kaneohe Bay... |
Russia delivers 2 combat helicopters to Peru... |
Emergency service adds a helicopter... |
South African Air Force ceremonially receives Rooivalk helicopter... |
Just Over the Next HorizonMost Canadian operators were hit very hard over last two years. Signs of recovery are filtering in, but will the face and structure of the Canadian ma... |
Fort Wainwright Will Retain Aviation Brigade... |
Merseyside Police helicopter is scrapped... |
Yavapai County law enforcement gets donated helicopter... |
Helicopter battle kicks up dust in West Hollywood... |
Helicopter air ambulance to arrive in Winnipeg... |
Lewis-McChord getting ready for its own troop surge... |
Building boom expected at Carson to house helicopter unit... |
Investigators Search For Clues To Fatal Crash... |
A bright light in a dark nightAero Dynamix, An NVIS and NVG support services specialist, has developed a unique set of capabilities to maximize the effectiveness of NVGs in helicop... |
Northland gets a third rescue helicopter... |
A Marine Corps helicopter crashes off base... |
CAE adds orders for flight simulators... |
3D technology helps British helicopters land on sand... |
Fort Carson lands copter brigade... |
EADS gets a lift with Vector acquisition... |
Coast Guard rescues helicopter pilot... |
Helicopter-rescue on the Swan River... |
Reality CheckAmerican Eurocopters new full-motion AS 350 flight and mission simulator breaks new ground in simulated civil helicopter training: providing the capab... |
Crews rescue 3 after chopper tips into Gulf... |
Coastguard helicopter fears... |
US military helicopters join relief efforts in Japan... |
New helicopters lead way for air force fleet... |
National Guard ends probe into PR helicopter crash... |
Canadian Helicopters to pursue more overseas work... |
Cougar passenger's widow wants tougher standards... |
Completing the MissionThe Air Methods products division designs and builds a whole range of items for a variety of helicopter missions at its aircraft completion and manufa... |
New Helicopter and New Location for LEAC... |
A.I.R. (Ariel Intelligence and Response) to Help Law Enforcement... |
Taxpayers Picking up the Tab for Helicopter Rescues... |
AP Govt yet to grant copter service for Police... |
Canadian Helicopters Q4 profit up on Afghanistan contracts... |
Public outreach underway for increased helicopter activity in Imperial Beach... |
MILITARY: Marine killed in apparent landing gear collapse... |
Just in time for flood season: Manitoba secures air ambulance agreement... |
Major HEMS Associations Commit to IHST Goals, ProcessMajor helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) associations have committed to create the safest system possible for patients and the public by adop... |
Wind gust causes helicopter crash near Lacassine... |
Firefighting helicopters just became more costly... |
Helicopter crash kills six firemen in Spain... |
'Merkel's helicopter' almost crashed... |
Weststar Takes Delivery Of Three Helicopters... |
Whack ‘em & Stack’emWhen members of Californias Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) team arrive at a marijuana grow in the Emerald Triangle region of northern Cali... |
Technical snag forces emergency landing of IAF chopper... |
Cessnock chopper crash investigation finds crucial bolt missing... |
Sikorsky's Record Setting Helicopter Wins Collier Trophy... |
Helicopter tourism next big thing for Goa: Kamat... |
Helicopters renew bid to douse reactors... |
New Lakota helicopters to be used by medical unit within SD National Guard... |
Military helicopters douse nuclear plant... |
Robbery suspects caught after police helicopter chase... |
Air Force Sees Up to Four Competitors for New Helicopter Program... |
Tokyo Electric may disperse boric acid over plant by helicopter... |
Crisis in JapanHelicopters have been critical to recent earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan.... |
Ministry adds second helicopter... |
Helicopter crashes into building, catches fire in El Segundo, CA; Pilot injured... |
Associated Aviation announces teaming agreement with 3S Certification & EngineeringVancouver, BC Associated Aviations (Associated) Chief Executive Officer, Adrienne Robinson announces that based on discussions held at Heli-Expo 2011... |
Rescue helicopter forced landing... |
Laser pen targets police helicopter... |
Pilot injured in Southern Calif. helicopter crash... |
Helidolli.com released several new products at the HAI show in Orlando.Helidolli.com released several new products at the HAI show in Orlando.The Robidolli is a small dolly designed specifically for the R66, R44 and R22 h... |
Robinson Helicopter Shop releases two new products made specifically for the R44 and R22 Helicopters.At HeliExpo in Orlando Fl., Robinson Helicopter Shop released two new products made specifically for the R44 and R22 Helicopters. Designed by an R44 o... |
HAI Logs Record HELI-EXPO in OrlandoOrlando, Fla., March 10, 2011 Helicopter Association International this week produced a fast-paced, record event with the 63rd edition of HELI-EXPO&r... |
Coast Guard medevacs woman from cruise ship... |
Navy Helicopter Activity Could Increase 30% in IB; Public Comment Sought at Open House Today... |
Man gets probation for shining laser at helicopter... |
Suspect faces charges after laser pointer aimed at police helicopter... |
Dutch Government Says Navy Helicopter Crew Released in Libya... |
Heli-Expo 2011: New agreements for 68 helicopters validate Eurocopter's competitiveness as the industry moves toward a recoveryOrlando, Florida, March 10, 2011 - Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week's Heli-Expo 2011 exposition while also unveiling a ... |
Laser shone at rescue helicopter... |
Navy moving more helicopters to North Island... |
Suit blames helicopter defects in deaths of two TN Army pilots... |
Prince Harry 'qualifies as Apache helicopter pilot'... |
Damage to Army helicopter in Colo. crash: $25.8M... |
Bell 407 Life Flight Pilot Finds Missing Snowmobilers in Utah Backcountry... |
A new and improved Fenestron for the EC145 T2The Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, which was pioneered by Eurocopter and has been applied on five of its helicopter products, has been further improve... |
FAA Certifies Air Conditioning for the R66 TurbineTorrance, CA Robinson Helicopter Company is now delivering the R66 with optional air conditioning. The simple, lightweight system provides air conditi... |
Search for missing city man stepped up; helicopter sweeps made by National Guard... |
Gaddafi using helicopters to quell rebels as officers fear ground troops will flee... |
China Embracing Civilian Helicopters... |
Libya's helicopter forces are greatest threat, US Marine chief says... |
5 Dead, 4 injured in helicopter crash in Colombia... |
Pacific Oil Cooler Service, Inc., 50 Years of Quality and InnovationLa Verne, California - March, 2011: Now in their 50th year as FAA Repair Station RF3R813L (and more recently EASA.145.5554), Pacific Oil Cooler Servic... |
AgustaWestland Awarded £76 Million Lynx Wildcat Training Facility ContractAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to design and... |
AgustaWestland Receives Orders for Eight More AW139 Helicopters in JapanAgustaWestland,a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of contracts for eight more AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan through i... |
Firefly S.p.A of Chile Takes Delivery of an AW119Ke HelicopterAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that Firefly S.p.A of Chile has taken delivery of an AW119Ke single engine helicopter. ... |
Era Group Appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre in USAAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Era Group (Era) has been appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre in ... |
Firehawk Helicopters & Bambi BucketDelta, Canada- SEI Industries Ltd. is pleased to announce that Firehawk Helicopters will beta test SEI's new Bambi Bucket for the 2011 fire season. SE... |
AAMS Renews Safety Commitment to the International Helicopter Safety TeamAlexandria, VA The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is proud to announce a strong renewed commitment to the safety goals of the Internation... |
HAI Inducts Sergei Sikorsky As Honorary Lifetime MemberORLANDO, Fla. Sergei Sikorsky, son of aerospace pioneer and Sikorsky Aircraft founder Igor Sikorsky, was inducted as an Honorary Lifetime Member of t... |
Night Flight Concepts Releases Free Nvg Orientation Kit To Help Kick-start Nvis Program PlanningORLANDO, FL (March 6, 2011) At HELI-EXPO 2011, Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of comprehensive night vision goggle solutions, unveiled a N... |
Night Flight Concepts Responds To Faa Report On Laser StrikesORLANDO, FL (March 6, 2011) At HELI-EXPO 2011, Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of night vision solutions, responded to recent Federal Aviat... |
Sikorsky announces deals with two companies for 11 helicopters... |
Pilot critical after helicopter crash in Everglades... |
Researchers Build Remote-controlled Helicopter to Count Plants... |
Japan protest over China fly-by... |
9/11 attack: US releases previously unseen footage... |
StandardAero Signs Five Year MRO Contract with City of Nashville Metropolitan Police DepartmentORLANDO, Fla. March 6, 2011 StandardAero announced today that it has signed an exclusive five-year contract for Model 250 engine repair and overhaul... |
StandardAero Designates HeloAir, Inc., as an Authorized Support CenterORLANDO, Fla. March 6, 2011 StandardAero announced today that is has signed HeloAir Inc., of Richmond Va. as an Authorized Support Center. The agree... |
StandardAero Kicks off Centennial Celebration at HELI-EXPOORLANDO, Fla. March 5, 2011 StandardAero kicks off its 100th birthday celebration at this years Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO... |
StandardAero Puts its Money Where its Rotors are: Supports Copters For A CauseORLANDO, Fla. March 7, 2011 As part of its 100th birthday celebration, StandardAero donated a check in the amount of $1,750 to Copters For A Cause d... |
Hillsboro Aviation Graduate Daniel Aufdenblatten Receives Eurocopter Golden Hour AwardLast evening at Helicopter Association Internationals Salute to Excellence Awards Banquet, Hillsboro Aviation graduate Daniel Aufdenblatten was awarde... |
DART Helicopter Services Announces DART’s New Custom Heli-Utility-Baskets & Heli-Utility-PodsDART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., now offers custom designed Heli-Utility-Baskets an... |
Vertical Contributing Editor Grabs HAI AwardVertical Magazine would like to congratulate long-time contributing editor Guy R. Maher on receiving the 2011 Excellence in Communications Award from ... |
Vertical Magazine Celebrates Successful Heli-Expo 2011Vertical Magazine would like to thank its readers and advertising partners for Verticals most successful Heli-Expo to date.Vertical used Heli-Expo 201... |
Curtiss-wright Controls Awarded Development Contract For Sikorsky Ch-53k HelicopterTo Supply Blade Fold Distributors and Digital Air Data Computers For Marine Corps Heavy lift RotorcraftCHARLOTTE, NC March 7, 2011 Curtiss-Wright Co... |
Air Medical Resource Group becomes U.S. launch customer for the AS350 B3e with its order for seven of the enhanced helicoptersFrom Eurocopters Heli-Expo booth #4637, American Eurocopter announced that Air Medical Resource Group has signed an agreement to purchase seven AS350 ... |
Advanced all-weather system enhances Sikorsky S-92 helicopter’s search and rescue capabilitiesORLANDO, Fla. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced at the Heli-Expo trade show today that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved an advanced a... |
Sikorsky S-92A helicopter receives Category A certification for ground-level helipad operations in populous areasORLANDO, Fla. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today the expansion of theS-92A® helicopters operating envelope with approval by the Federal Avia... |
Turbomeca USA (Safran group) signs Global Support Agreement with ERA Helicopters LLCThe Global Support Agreement, signed today between Turbomeca USA and ERA Helicopters LLC* will provide proximity based engine support services coverin... |
Texas Department of Public Safety Signs AS350 Simulator Contract with American EurocopterExtends training relationship that has lasted more than 20 years and implements AECs AS350 Level B Full Flight Simulator as an integral part of the de... |
OMNI Group Signs Contract for Three AW139sAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the OMNI Group, a Portugal-based company has signed a contract for three AW139 med... |
AgustaWestland Expands Customer Support and Services’ Capabilities in North AmericaAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, in a global effort to constantly further enhance its Customer Support and Services capabilities worldwide, is ... |
AgustaWestland and Era Training Center LLC to Focus on South Americas as a Location for Their First AW139 Authorized Training CentreAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Era Training Center LLC have announced plans to open an AgustaWestland Authorized Training Centre in South... |
Integrated Microwave Technologies’ (imt) Channelmaster Lite Portable Microwave Link System Takes Flight At Heli-expo 2011ORLANDO, MARCH 7, 2011 Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Groups Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced d... |
Bell Helicopter Announces 13 Orders First Day of Heli-Expo 2011HELI-EXPO, ORLANDO, FLORIDA (March 7, 2011) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced it received 13 orders on the first d... |
Milestone Aviation Group to acquire five Sikorsky S-76 helicoptersORLANDO, Fla. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Milestone Aviation Group Limited jointly announced for the first time today the scheduled deliveries of fiv... |
Sikorsky and SonAir Sign for Six S-76C++ HelicoptersORLANDO, Fla. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and SonAir Servico Aereo, S.A. (SonAir) today announced the signing of a contract for six S-76C++ helicopters i... |
Cobham HeliSAS Earns FAA CertificationMINERAL WELLS, Texas - HeliSAS, Cobhams Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System, has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) status by th... |
Bell Helicopter and Van Horn Sign Distribution AgreementHELI-EXPO 2011, ORLANDO, FLORIDA (March 7, 2011) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced that it has signed a distribution agre... |
EMTEQ Develops Modulated Rotor Tip Light System Preliminary Design Concept for Phase I of U.S. DoD Small Business Innovation Research ProgramNew Berlin, WI, USA (March, 2011) EMTEQ has developed a Modulated Rotor Tip Light (MRTL) system as the Phase I preliminary design concept for a U.S. ... |
EMTEQ Sheds New Light in the CockpitEMTEQ Develops LED NVG Friendly Map Light Holder New Berlin, Wis, USA (March 8, 2011) Working with Eurocopter in Germany, EMTEQ has developed an LED ... |
MD Helicopters Selects EMTEQ’s FC Exterior LightingLED Exterior Lighting Upgrades for MD 900, MD 500 and MD 600 Series Production LineNew Berlin, Wis, USA (March 8, 2011) EMTEQ will begin delivery of ... |
Another Aero Dynamix FirstAero Dynamix, Inc., located in Euless, TX, (DFW area) has been awarded the first Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval by the FAA for the ins... |
Air Methods Corporation Announces Acquisition of United Rotorcraft SolutionsDENVER, CO., March 7, 2011 -- Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, announced today the... |
Hawke Capital Partners Reaches Agreement to Acquire Northeast Aviation Technologies... |
H+S Aviation Receives EASA Certification of PT6T Test Cell Now Offers Complete PT6T Repair and OverhaulOrlando, Florida March 5, 2011 H+S Aviation, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) group company, received EASA certification for its PT6T t... |
F1RST SUPPORT Center Demonstrates Live Video Streaming of Borescope InspectionOrlando, FloridaMarch 5, 2011BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company Dallas Airmotive has demonstrated live video streaming of a boresco... |
Premier Turbines Creates Center of Excellence for Rolls-Royce M250; Reconfigures Neosho FacilityOrlando, FloridaMarch 5, 2011BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company Premier Turbines has established a Rolls-Royce Center of Excellence... |
Absolute Fire Solutions & Kawak Aviation Technologies introduce New FAST Fill Hydraulic Pump for Heavy Operators(Calgary, Canada, March 7, 2011) Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) and Kawak Aviation Technologies (Kawak) announced today the co-development of a new bu... |
Flood rescue wins chopper crew an international award... |
Bell Helicopter Online Presence Gets a MakeoverHELI-EXPO 2011, ORLANDO, FLORIDA (March 6, 2011) Bell Helicopter announced today the release of its new website www.bellhelicopter.com, a redesigned ... |
Slots Available for Aviation Specialties Unlimited Free Night Vision Aircraft Conformity Course for Heli-Expo(BOISE, Idaho March 6, 2011) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that they that still have spots available for their free Nig... |
Hillsboro Aviation Invests in New Facility and is Poised for Growth in 2011With the increased optimism of 2011 and beyond, Hillsboro Aviation recently invested in its future with the addition of a four acre property near its ... |
Uniflight teams announces a cooperative venture between Bell Helicopter and Rolls-Royce to offer the RR500 engine for the 206 series helicopterMarch 2011 Orlando Florida, Uniflight announced today a revolutionary cooperative venture between Bell Helicopter and Rolls-Royce to provide the RR50... |
DART Helicopter Services Announces DART’s Certification of their Comfort Crew Shoulder Harness for the Bell 205/210/212/214 Model AircraftDART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., announced today that they have received Transport ... |
Metro Aviation, Inc Develops First Air Medical EC155B1 Interior for US based CustomerAs the result of a recent competitive bid award, Metro Aviation, Inc. will finish three Eurocopter EC155B1 critical care transport helicopters for The... |
Becker Avionics announces ETSO Certification for new Audio Control Panel ACU6101 8TXHeliExpo2011, Orlando, FL, March 7, 2011 Becker Avionics announced the receipt of ETSO certification for the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6101, 8TX panel... |
Becker Avionics Launches Dedicated Website for PolyconTM Wireless Headset Communication SystemHeliExpo2011, Orlando, FL, March 7, 2011 Becker Avionics today unveiled www.beckerusa.com/polycon , its new product portal for the professional wirel... |
Enstrom Helicopter Corp. Begins Royal Thai Army Aircraft ProductionMenominee MI, March 3, 2011 Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that the first three, of a contracted sixteen, 480B advanced turbin... |
Vector Aerospace receives Sikorsky certificationsLangley, BC Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector - www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and o... |
Vector Aerospace receives Federal Aviation Administration approval for AS355 glass cockpit installationsLangley, BC Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector - www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and o... |
JSSI Promotes Walter Given to Helicopter Product Line SpecialistHeli-Expo - Orlando, FL March 6-8, 2011 Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for... |
JSSI Offers $1000 Fuel Card for Heli-Expo EnrollmentsHeli-Expo - Orlando, FL March 6-8, 2011 Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for... |
JSSI Announces New Programs for Eurocopter EC-135 and EC-145Heli-Expo - Orlando, FL March 6-8, 2011 Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for... |
Conklin & De Decker Offers Special Heli-expo SavingsHELI-EXPO 2011 Orlando, FL Conklin & de Decker (Booth # 920) announced a special Heli-Expo 2011 show discount of 15% on their family of aircraft... |
Conklin & De Decker Introduces Helicopter Maintenance Management SeminarHELI-EXPO 2011 Orlando, FL Conklin & de Decker (Booth # 920) announced they will now offer Helicopter Maintenance Management Essential Tools fo... |
Conklin & De Decker Supports Helicopter Operators With Latest 2011 Product ReleasesHELI-EXPO 2011, Orlando, FL Conklin & de Decker (Booth # 920) continues to support the helicopter industry with their latest 2011 product release... |
Sikorsky Aerospace Services Completes S-76B Aircraft Modifications for Export to GermanyHELI-EXPO, Orlando, Fla. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) commercial maintenance facility in Coatesville, Penn., announced today completion of compr... |
Maharashtra Government signs contract to acquire Sikorsky S-76 helicopterMarch 6, 2011ORLANDO, Fla. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced today the signing of a contract to sell an S-76C++ helicopter to the Maharashtra G... |
Sikorsky Aerospace Services Launches New LUH HELOTRAC 2X Maintenance Management Software SystemHELI-EXPO, Orlando, Fla. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the launch of its new LUH HELOTRAC 2X software system supporting the U.S. ... |
Turbomeca (Safran group) launches its brand new Arriel 2+ engine familyTurbomeca announces the new Arriel 2+ family. The Arriel 2D, Arriel 2E and Arriel 2N, part of this new family, will respectively power the AS350 B3e, ... |
Helicopter Support, Inc. Services Division Awarded FAA Diamond Award for Fifth Consecutive YearMarch 6, 2011HELI-EXPO, Orlando, Fla. Helicopter Support, Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, announced today during the Heli-Expo ind... |
Onboard Systems Unveils New Cargo Hook Suspension System for the AgustaWestland A109/119 AircraftVancouver, WAMarch 6, 2011Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, introduced its new cargo hook suspension ... |
Turbomeca (Safran group) is pleased to deliver its 1,000th Arrius 2B engine to STAT MedEvacRecently, STAT MedEvac, major EMS operator in the USA, received the 1,000th Arrius 2B engine to power their latest EC 135. Today, STAT Medevacs fleet ... |
American Eurocopter AS350 Full Flight Simulator Certified by Federal Aviation AdministrationOrlando, Florida, March 6, 2011 - World's most technologically advanced AS350 simulator receives Level B and NVG training certificationAmerican Euroco... |
The USCG signed a second Support By the Hour contract with Turbomeca (Safran group)During the Turbomeca press conference at Heli-expo, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) was recognized for signing a second Support By the Hour contr... |
Trakka Corp / Eurocopter Sign ContractTrakka Corp, a leading manufacturer of high intensity searchlight technology, has recently signed a contract as a certified Supplier to Eurocopter to ... |
Turbomeca (Safran group) Reinforces Proximity Support and Partnership with Air Methods CorporationIn support of Air Methods Corporation* loyalty and commitment, Turbomeca has agreed to a ten year dedicated customer support partnership to provide co... |
Becker Avionics Signs Service Center and Dealer Agreement with JAMCO for JapanHeliExpo 2011, Orlando, FL, March 6, 2011 Becker Avionics, a leading provider of communication, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equi... |
Bell Helicopter Introduces First Armed Commercial AircraftHELI-EXPO 2011, ORLANDO, FLORIDA (March 6, 2011) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today launched an armed version of its best-sel... |
Era Training Center Announces Aw139 Flight Simulator Training Device For U.S. Gulf CoastFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Era Training Center LLC (ETC) announced today plans to expand pilot training offerings on the Gulf Coast by placing one of two... |
Papillon Helicopters Chooses Spidertracks For Flight FollowingHELI-EXPO, ORLANDO, FL - The worlds oldest and largest helicopter sightseeing company, Papillon, announced at Heli-Expo today that is making a commitm... |
Milestone Aviation Group to acquire five Sikorsky S-76 helicoptersORLANDO, Fla., March 6, 2011 Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Milestone Aviation Group Limited jointly announced for the first time today the scheduled de... |
Milestone Aviation Group Announces $205 Million In Aircraft Lease TransactionsORLANDO, USA, March 6, 2011 Milestone Aviation Group, the first global specialty finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter and private je... |
CAE to expand in civil helicopter market... |
Full Commercial Launch for AW169 at Heli-ExpoAgustaWestland is using Heli-Expo 2011 to make a full commercial launch of the AW169, a multi-purpose, twin-engine helicopter in the 4.5-ton class.... |
London Air Services Appointed as an AgustaWestland Independent Sales Representative for CanadaAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that London Air Services (LAS) of Vancouver has been appointed an AgustaWestland Indepe... |
South Korean Government Orders An AW139 Fire Fighting HelicopterAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and United Industries International are pleased to announce that the Public Procurement Authority of the Repub... |
CHC AW139 Helicopter Fleet Achieve 50,000 Hours MilestoneAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW139 medium twin helicopter fleet operated by the CHC Helicopter group of com... |
AgustaWestland Exhibits the AW169 at Heli-Expo 20112011 (Orlando, FL, 6th 8th March) for the first time. Unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2010, the AW169 programme is progress... |
AgustaWestland AW139 Capabilities ExpandedAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce a further expansion of the AW139 medium twin helicopters capabilities with two recent c... |
EMQ‘s AW139s Prove Their Worth Dozens of Lives Saved in ‘One Afternoon’The Emergency Management Queensland Helicopter Rescues AW139 medium twin helicopters, aircrew and support staff made a significant contribution to the... |
AS350 B3 is the "high performance" member of the popular single-engine AS350 family."The selection of a second AS350 B3 was easy - the aircraft is well suited for our operations in mineral exploration and our customers have come to co... |
Eurocopter Canada Announces the Sale of Six Helicopters to Capitale HeliproEurocopter Canada confirms the sale of three AS350 B2s, two EC130 B4s and one AS350 B3 aircraft with Capitale Hélipro based in Quebec City.With... |
Bell Helicopter’s Training Academy Becomes First Training School to Receive Practical Training Approval from EASAHELI-EXPO 2011, ORLANDO, FLORIDA (March 6, 2011) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced today that the Bell Helicopter Trainin... |
Bell Helicopter Honors Top Customer Service FacilitiesHELI-EXPO 2011, ORLANDO, FLORIDA (March 6, 2011) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has named the 2011 Platinum-level Customer Serv... |
Aeronautical Accessories launches new website: Announces e-commerce feature coming soon
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Spidertracks And Avconnect Partner To Offer Game Changing Aff And Data Recording Solution For Helicopter OperatorsHELI-EXPO 2011, ORLANDO, FL Spidertracks and AvConnect, an AvFusion, Inc. company, have teamed up to offer helicopter operators the first fully autom... |
Hillsboro Aviation Prepared to Support General Aviation Growth in ChinaMore than 30 trips to Asia in the last 30 years have given Hillsboro Aviations President and CEO Max Lyons a unique perspective on the culture, market... |
CAE and Líder Aviação announce joint venture to provide helicopter training in South AmericaOrlando, Florida, USA, March 4, 2011 (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) CAE and Lder Aviao, the helicopter operator in Brazil, announced today on the eve of Heli ... |
CAE closes acquisition of CHC Helicopter’s training operations and becomes CHC Helicopter’s training providerOrlando, Florida, USA, March 4, 2011 CAE (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) and CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, announced today, at the ev... |
Spectrolab to hold drawing for an iPod Touch at Helicopter Association International’s Heli-Expo 2011Spectrolab Inc. is pleased to announce that we will give away an iPod Touch at Heli-Expo 2011 in Orlando. Stop by Spectrolab Booth # 3232 and drop you... |
Rich Gross joins Metro Aviation as assistant director of operationsMarch 6, 2011 - Shreveport, LA -- Metro Aviation, Inc. has announced that Richard E. Rich Gross has recently been hired as the Assistant Director of O... |
DART Helicopter Services Announces Red Barn Machine’s New Field Maintenance Kit for the Bell 206 Jet RangerDART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Red Barn Machine has developed a field maintenance kit for the Bell 206 ... |
Helicopter Technology Company (HTC) has announced that it is developing a composite main and Tail Rotor Blade for the Model 369/500/600 series helicoptersHelicopter Technology Company (HTC) has announced that it is developing a composite main and Tail Rotor Blade for the Model 369/500/600 series helicop... |
Vector Aerospace offers customizable UH-1 Upgrade ProgramRichmond, BC - Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector - www.vectoraerospace.com) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and ... |
Vector Aerospace re-targets SeaKing / S-61 marketRichmond, BC - Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector - www.vectoraerospace.com) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and ... |
SEI's 'Next Generation' Bambi BucketDelta, Canada- SEI Industries Ltd. continues to be committed to R&D and supporting our customers with new, innovative technologies that help them ... |
Whirly-Girls International Women Helicopter Pilots Present 2011 Scholarships to WinnersOrlando, Florida: Whirly-Girls International presented their 2011 scholarships to eight women last evening at the annual Whirly-Girls Awards Banquet. ... |
SEI's Bambi Bucket Powerfill Systems at HAI's Heli-ExpoDelta, Canada- SEI Industries Ltd. introduced Powerfill systems as part of the Bambi Bucket® product line to the helicopter firefighting industry ... |
Sandel Debuts In-flight Comparison Video of HeliTAWS and HTAWS Systems at HAIFly-off reveals the different levels of performance between Sandels HeliTAWS and a lower-priced minimal helicopter terrain awareness warning system (H... |
Sandel Adds WireWatch Wire-Strike Protection Feature to HeliTAWSPowerful wire-strike avoidance feature expands value of the HeliTAWS helicopter terrain awareness warning system (HTAWS), in HAI Booth 3518Vista, CA, ... |
The Year That WasWe talk to various operators throughout the industry to get some perspective on how each sector did last year and whether it turned out better or wors... |
Maintaining StrengthEver tied to the fortunes of helicopter operators, we wondered how maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities have been doing through the tough... |
The Eurocopter EvolutionEurocopter is making several big unveils here at Heli-Expo 2011, including the much-anticipated EC 145T2, and the e (evolution) model improvements tha... |
Destination: Heli-ExpoOne of the best things about going to Heli-Expo has always been getting to see (and sometimes fly in) the helicopters, but what goes into arranging fo... |
Easy Does ItEven with over 3,500 products on offer, Dart Helicopter Services continued focus is creating more new items that can save its customers time and money... |
Forward MomentumAfter seemingly being stalled for the past year, Bell comes clean at Heli-Expo that it really has been quietly making forward progress all along. ... |
Medical Helicopter Evacuates Surry County Crash Victim... |
EADS Won't Bid on 'Marine One' Presidential Helicopter Fleet... |
EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions, LLC, provider of Eurocopter and Turbomeca service and support, opening EuroTec Canada, Inc.Eudora, Kansas EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions, LLC, a world-wide provider of Eurocopter and Turbomeca service and support, is pleased to announce ... |
SEI Industries Ltd Launches Double Drum Tank at Heli-ExpoThe Double Drum is a double walled, collapsible transportation fabric tank that enables users to sling bulk fuel to remote sites. It comes in 250USG a... |
Esterline CMC Electronics TacView Portable Mission Display Brings Vital Capabilities to the Helicopter CockpitEsterline CMC Electronics (CMC) invites attendees at this years Heli-Expo to visit booth #4234 and find out how CMCs TacView Portable Mission Display ... |
SkyBOOKS New Release Focuses on Airworthiness DirectivesSkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has issued Release 4.4.2.4 of its Electronic Record Keeping Pro... |
Military Police in Brazil Enhance Mission Capabilities with a Highly Customized Bell Huey IIBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has collaborated with a third party vendor to develop a customized advanced armament solution for... |
Bell Helicopter Training Academy Certifies Bell 429 Flight Training DeviceBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today its received Level 6 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for i... |
Bell Helicopter Customer Service Capabilities Strengthen in Latin America and the Central AsiaBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company has appointed two new Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facilities (CSFs), expanding its... |
Airwolf Aerospace Develops New Tension-Torsion Straps for Bell 206 Jet Ranger and 206L Long RangerAirwolf Aerospace has developed a new Tension-Torsion (TT) strap for Bell 206 Jet Ranger and 206L Long Ranger helicopters, ...... |
Phoenix Heliparts in Developmental Stages of Four STCsPhoenix Heliparts has earned 8110 approval for the installation of four MD 500 parts: engine compressor plenums, auto relites, fuel cap rain gutters, ... |
Timken Remains At Forefront Of Aerospace Replacement Parts MarketThe Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) continues to expand its capabilities to serve the total lifecycle of overhaul and replacement parts for the aviation in... |
Phoenix Heliparts Customizes 1981 MD500DAfter being fully restored by Phoenix Heliparts, of Mesa, AZ, a 1981 MD500D model has been customized with an E nose, air conditioning and a complete ... |
Timken Hosts Famed U.S. Army Pilot At Heli-ExpoThe Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) hosts former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, Jim Hardy, at its 2011 Heli-Expo exhibit #1306, March 6-7, 2011 in Orla... |
Settlement reached between Phoenix Heliparts and FAAPhoenix Heliparts, Inc. (Phoenix) has reached a settlement with the Federal Aviation Administration in the companys appeal of the August 2010 revocati... |
Phoenix Heliparts Receives Boeing Performance Excellence AwardMesa, Arizona March 5, 2011. Phoenix Heliparts, Inc. has been awarded a 2010 Boeing Performance Excellence Award, receiving the silver level of... |
Phoenix Heliparts Appoints New Quality Assurance Manager; Manager of Business DevelopmentMesa, Arizona March 5, 2011. Phoenix Heliparts, Inc. is continuing its successful expansion by appointing Conrad Moreno as quality assurance ma... |
Australian Army Chooses Sandel 4-ATI Displays for KiowasSandel Avionics has announced that its 4-ATI SA4550 Primary Attitude (EADI) and SN4500 Primary Navigation...... |
Rockwell Collins Licenses Sandel HeliTAWS TechnologySandel Avionics announced today that it has signed a long-term software license agreement with Rockwell Collins to provide its Sandel HeliTAWS terrain... |
Integrated Microwave Technologies (imt) Stx Compact Cofdm Transmitter Goes Undercover At Heli-expo 2011Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Groups Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems... |
Max-viz Evs-1500 Gains Canadian Certification On Sikorsky S-76Portland, Oregon. 4 March, 2011, Max-Viz announced today the Canadian approval of US FAA STC#SR02322AKfor the installation of the EVS-1500 Enhanced Vi... |
Aero Dynamix Announces ExpansionAero Dynamix Inc., located in Euless Texas, is very proud to announce significant expansion of their facilities so that they can better support the gr... |
Aero Dynamix And Andy Petree, A Winning CombinationAero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to have the Bell 206B owned and operated by NASCAR legend Andy Petree in their booth (Booth #1337) this year at Heli E... |
Love for helicopters launches business for entrepreneur... |
Bakersfield man accused of shining laser at helicopter... |
Libya TV shows captured Dutch marine helicopter crew... |
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America exhibiting at Heli-Expo 2011Richmond, BC Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com,a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, and on... |
FlightSafety Demonstrates New Enhanced VITAL X Visual System Designed For Helicopter Simulators at Heli-ExpoFlightSafety International is demonstrating an enhanced version of its VITAL X Visual System designed specifically for use in helicopter training prog... |
Donaldson to Offer Rotorcraft Operators Clarity on Dust, Dirt and Contaminants with First Inlet Barrier Filtration Presentation at Heli-Expo 2011ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 3, 2011 Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), is ready to clean up the helicopt... |
Donaldson to Display Inlet Barrier Filter for AgustaWestland AW109E/S/SP at 2011 Heli-ExpoSt. Louis, Mo., March 3, 2011 Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), will display its new Inlet Barrie... |
SureFight will provide free helicopter paint at Heli-Expo 2011 booth 1812COATESVILLE, PA (March 3, 2011). The aviation refinishing company, SureFlight, LLC will be exhibiting at the Heli-Expo Tradeshow booth 1812 in Orlando... |
NAASCO Northeast Corporation will be exhibiting at the Heil-Expo in Orlando FloridaNAASCO Northeast Corporation will be exhibiting at the Heil-Expo in Orlando Florida on March 6th through 8th for its 25th straight year. The company w... |
The OEM ReportEconomic headwinds are still providing a drag on the market, but a careful retrospective into the year that was for the industry and its original equi... |
Victim's family files helicopter crash suit... |
Colorado Army Guard shows off newest helicopter... |
Ottawa to impose cash penalties on Sikorsky for helicopter delays... |
Qaddafi Forces Capture 3 Dutch Airmen... |
NEMSPA – to showcase major safety initiatives at Heli-Expo 2011National EMS Pilots Association NEMSPA to showcase major safety initiatives at Heli-Expo 2011The National EMS Pilots Association NEMSPA is proud t... |
SEI's Bambi Bucket to exhibit at HAI's Heli-Expo 2011Delta, Canada- SEI Industries Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting the complete Bambi Bucket product line at the coming Heli-Expo Ma... |
Integrated Microwave Technologies (imt) Showcases Mobilcmdr Two-way Cofdm Diversity Receiver At Heli-expo 2011ORLANDO,MARCH 2, 2011 Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT),a Business Unit within the Vitec Groups Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced dig... |
Delivery of 5,000th Donaldson IBF at Heli-ExpoSt. Louis, Mo., March 3, 2011 Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) announced today that it will c... |
Hard landing for helicopter at Tooele airport... |
Somerset helicopter boost on day of RAF cuts... |
Talon Air Purchases a Sikorsky S-76B Executive Helicopter... |
Lockheed Martin teams with Bristow on Phase 7... |
BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) Chinook Helicopter Deal... |
Mother of medevac crash victim sues FAA... |
Army pilots, training cited in crash... |
Air Comm Unveils Comfort+ Program at Heli-Expo 2011BOULDER, Colo., March 1, 2011 Air Comm Corp will introduce and discuss its Comfort+ Program at Heli-Expo 2011, March 6-8 in Orlando, Fla. With its su... |
SEI’s Bambi Bucket to exhibit at HAI’s Heli-Expo 2011SEI Industries Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting the complete Bambi Bucket product line at the coming Heli-Expo March 6-8, 2011 a... |
PlantCML changes name to Cassidian Communications, Inc., an EADS North America CompanyTemecula, Calif., March 1, 2011 Plant Equipment Inc., dba PlantCML®, an industry leader in mission critical communications, today announced its of... |
Pilot in helicopter crash at the St. Lucie County Fair praised for quick thinking... |
Rotorua pilot in helicopter smash... |
FAA sued in medevac helicopter crash that killed four... |
U.N. Alleges Belarus Shipped Helicopters To Ivory Coast... |
Datatoys announces the release of the Ultimate Digital Video Platform at Heli-EXPODatatoys Digital Video Systems announces the release of the Ultimate Digital Video Platform (UDVP) for airborne applications. The UDVP is one of... |
Helicopter crashes at fair... |
Police seek person who pointed laser at helicopter... |
Elbit Systems Completes Successful Flight Test for ANVIS/HUD Day/Night Helicopter Head-Up Display with Color Symbology... |
San Jose police ground helicopter in search of savings... |
Helicopter crashes on NZ North Island beach, one injured... |
UN Warns Belarus About Supplying Helicopters to Ivory Coast... |
Riding ShotgunEditor-in-chief Elan Head shares the story of her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: co-piloting the legendary, heavy-lift Columbia 234 Chinook on a powe... |
Unmanned K-MAX helicopter achieves airdrop milestones... |
LA sheriff's helicopter damaged during training... |
SC Guard to build new facility to build helicopters in Upstate... |
Families of NL helicopter crash victims question aircraft's certification... |
Trial date set for man accused of pointing laser at CHP helicopter... |
Medical Helicopter Moved To Concord From Charlotte... |
Lockheed helicopter program hits milestone... |
LA County sheriff's helicopter crashes during training exercise... |
Rewriting The BookThe FAA is currently considering the 330+ responses it received to its comprehensive NPRM, a proposed set of regulatory revisions that would bring swe... |
NYPD officers honored for daring chopper rescue... |
Harper announces new chopper base for Victoria area... |
Rescue team hunting for stranded helicopter in Myanmar... |
Arlington moves to control helicopter noise... |
County postpones helicopter contract until March 7 meeting... |
Rescue Helicopter Spots Missing Hiker Alive On Mt. San Jacinto... |
I-Team: House Speaker and a Helicopter... |
Robbery suspect arrested with help of CHP helicopter... |
Bligh backs Australian helicopters... |
Flying doctors forced to bring in replacement helicopter... |
LaBarge wins $3.8M Bell Helicopter deal... |
A Firm Grip on SuccessOver the past 35 years, Eagle Copters Ltd. has built an impressive array of capabilities that are all an outgrowth of supporting its core, worldwide l... |
AgustaWestland Debuts AW139M U.S. Military Helicopter... |
State police helicopter aids arrest of man sought in highway chase... |
Six injured in Switzerland helicopter crash... |
Helicopter helps for emergencies... |
CHC Helicopter announces management changes... |
New Blackhawk Delivered to 160th SOAR... |
Medevac helicopter damaged after struck by bird... |
Woman charged with pointing laser at helicopter... |
Taking the High GroundSince the Canadian Forces purchased six CH-47Ds from the U.S. Army, its personnel have been training with National Guard units throughout the U.S., in... |
Reportlinker Adds The Military Helicopter Market 2011-2021... |
Engine failure likely cause of PNG chopper crash... |
Costa Mesa could chop helicopter program, 2 police positions... |
Medical Helicopter Lands In Tulsa Field After Striking Hawk... |
Russian copter crash kills pilot; craft grounded... |
Air defense exercise over DC... |
Eurocopter introduces AS350 B3 Ecureuil and EC130 B4 helicopters... |
Preliminary report out on helicopter crash... |
Boeing Craft, Helicopters Gain in Pentagon's $671 Billion Defense Budget... |
PNG search suspended for missing pilot... |
SkyWatchersThe next big safety advancement receiving significant attention from the industry and its alphabet groups is helicopter flight data monitoring, but qu... |
Old helicopter brings new opportunities... |
FG queries €500m helicopter agreement... |
Teens rescued from Susquehanna River island by state police helicopter... |
No sign of Aussie chopper pilot missing off PNG... |
Ind. Guard helicopter damaged in hard landing... |
New chopper may have saved a life... |
Offshore oil companies limit chopper flights off Newfoundland in rough seas... |
Lasers and Helicopters a Disaster in the Making... |
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