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Press Releases 
Avidyne Begins Shipping MLX770 Worldwide Datalink Systems Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Source: Avidyne Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced today that they have shipped the first production versions of their new MLX770 two...

Cessna names Aerospace Optics 2007 silver-rated supplier Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Source: Textron Cessna Aircraft Company recently announced Aerospace Optics as one of its 2007 silver-rated suppliers for superior vendor performance, an honor it has now received four years in a row. The award is part of a supplier...

Educational Session for Insurance Underwriters Friday, November 14, 2008 Source: HAI An educational session for Insurance Underwriters will convene next week in Dallas. This forum organized and hosted by Larry Mattiello, a member of the HAI Safety Committee and Terry Palmer, a...

Geneva Aviation Receives Canadian STC for Video System Thursday, November 13, 2008 Source: Geneva Aviation Geneva Aviation, a member of the DART Helicopter Services family of companies, has received Transport Canada approval for its Video System for Eurocopter AS350/AS355/BO-105 and Bell 206...

Canadian Helicopters reports third quarter results Thursday, November 13, 2008 Source: Canadian Helicopters Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) ("the Fund"), the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, today announced its financial and operating results for the third...

CAE posts second quarter results for fiscal year 2009 Thursday, November 13, 2008 Source: CAE CAE today reported financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2008. Earnings from continuing operations were $48.9 million ($0.19 per share) this quarter, compared to $39.0 million...

EMS Pilots Encouraged to Sleep During Night Shifts Thursday, November 13, 2008 Source: National EMS Pilots Association NEMSPA (National EMS Pilots Association) recently released a white paper that clarifies the longstanding issue of EMS pilots sleeping in beds during night shift duty. The paper makes it clear that...

Kaman Board of Directors Declares Dividend Thursday, November 13, 2008 Source: Kaman The Kaman Corporation board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share on shares of Kaman common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 5, 2009 to shareholders...

Simplex Announces Middle Eastern Debut of New SMARRT System Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Source: Simplex Manufacturing Simplex Manufacturing proudly presents an innovative line of airborne power line maintenance products with the introduction of its new aerial residue removal technology, or SMARRT system. Simplex s focus...

Simplex Pursues EASA Certifications for Spray Systems Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Source: Simplex Manufacturing Simplex Manufacturing announces an initiative to qualify its powerful line of spray systems for airworthiness certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency. This initiative first addresses the...

Simplex Announces Updated STC Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Source: Simplex Manufacturing Simplex Manufacturing is pleased to announce that it has received FAA approval for installation of its Model 208 Spray System for the Bell Helicopter Model 407 with Aeronautical Accessories landing gear...

SkyTrac Systems Exhibits at Helishow Dubai 2008 Monday, November 10, 2008 Source: SkyTrac Systems SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be co-exhibiting with its integration partner EuroAvionics, at Helishow Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from November 11 – 13, 2008. This three...

NTSB To Hold 3-Day Public Hearing On EMS Operations Monday, November 10, 2008 Source: NTSB The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing on the safety of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations. The three-day hearing will begin on February 3, 2009...

CPI Aerostructures Announces 2008 Third Quarter Results Monday, November 10, 2008 Source: CPI Aerostructures Edward J. Fred, CPI Aero's President & CEO, stated, "As expected, the second half of the year is shaping up to be stronger than the first half of the year. In the third quarter we reported record revenue of...

ThinkThroughTools Post-2008 AMTC Survey Focuses on Safety & AMRM Monday, November 10, 2008 Source: ThinkThroughTools ThinkThroughTools is conducting a follow-up survey to its pre-2008 AMTC (Air Medical Transport Conference) survey from last month. Since the pre-2008 AMTC survey findings indicated a large percentage of the...

Bristow Announces Scatsta Contract Award Monday, November 10, 2008 Source: Bristow Helicopters Bristow Helicopters can confirm that it has awarded the interim contract for the Integrated Aviation Consortium, which transports offshore workers from Aberdeen to Scatsta in Shetland, to Eastern...

Butler Expands Engineering Support to Keystone Helicopter Corp. Sunday, November 09, 2008 Source: Butler International Butler International, ( PINKSHEETS: BUTL), a leading provider of Engineering and TechOutsourcing services,today announced the expansion of its services to support KeystoneHelicopter Corp., a Sikorsky...

Canadian Helicopters announces the passing of its Chairman Sunday, November 09, 2008 Source: Canadian Helicopters Canadian Helicopters Income Fund regrets to announce the passing of Mr. Jean Guertin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Fund. Jean Guertin, MBA, Ph.D., had served on the Board of Canadian Helicopters Limited in both its private...

ALEA: Call for Nominations Friday, November 07, 2008 Source: ALEA The nomination period for ALEA elected offices to serve the term July 2009 through July 2011 will be open from November 1, 2008 to December 15, 2008. Nominations will be accepted for the following...

Bristow Group Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results Friday, November 07, 2008 Source: Bristow Group Inc. Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2008, which is the Company's fiscal 2009 second quarter. Highlights include: For the September 2008 quarter...

Air Methods Reports 3Q2008 Results and 4Q2008 Update Friday, November 07, 2008 Source: Air Methods Air Methods Corporation (NasdaqGS: AIRM) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Revenue increased 32% to $133.8 million from $101.5 million in the year-ago quarter. For the...

EnviroTankers Announces Full US Launch at NTTC Show Friday, November 07, 2008 Source: EnviroTankers EnviroTankers is pleased to announce its full US launch at the NTTC Show (http://www.tanktruck.org/) in Louisville, Kentucky. Now US manufactured in the US in partnership with LBT Inc. (http://www.lbt-inc.com/)...

Vector Aerospace announces third quarter 2008 results Thursday, November 06, 2008 Source: Vector Aerospace Vector Aerospace Corporation today announces strong results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The interim consolidated financial statements and MD&A for the quarter ended September 30...

Papillon Helicopters Takes Delivery of First of Five AS350B-2's Tuesday, November 04, 2008 Source: Papillon Helicopters Papillon Helicopters takes delivery of the first of five Eurocopter AS350B-2's. They will continue to receive one per month until American Eurocopter has delivered all five helicopters. This is in addition to...

HELI-EXPO 2009 - The Countdown Begins Tuesday, November 04, 2008 Source: HAI Preparation for HELI-EXPO 2009 in Anaheim, California is well underway. Exhibitor registration has been open for more than three months and attendee registration for one month. All indicators point to...

STARS unveils new AW139 helicopter to air medical community Friday, October 31, 2008 Source: STARS STARS unveiled the new high technology AgustaWestland – AW139 helicopter to the air medical community at the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota last week. The highly anticipated new aircraft

United Rotorcraft Solutions Draws Winner for TSO'd Night Vision Goggles Thursday, October 30, 2008 Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) extends congratulations to Eric Pangburn, the winner of the drawing for the Night Vision Goggles give away at the recent AMTC held in Minneapolis. Eric is Chief Pilot for Omniflight Helicopters...

Night Vision Goggles Improve ThedaStar Safety Thursday, October 30, 2008 Source: ThedaCare ThedaStar Air Medical Helicopter (ThedaStar) crew members and patients are now safer than ever thanks to the use of night vision goggles, which are similar to the ones used by the military, on all night flights.

JSSI Makes it Easier to Enroll Turboprops and Helicopters Thursday, October 30, 2008 Source: JSSI Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI®) recently announced a no up-front enrollment fee option for all turboprop and helicopter operators who enroll onto a JSSI engine hourly cost maintenance program.

Air Technology Group to Attend Helishow in Dubai Thursday, October 30, 2008 Source: Air Technology Group Naples-based Air Technology Group, which includes Air Technology Inc. and Air Technology Engines Inc., will participate in Helishow Dubai 2008 in The United Arab Emirates, from November 11-13, 2008.

Bell Reduces Workforce Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Source: Bell Helicopter Officials at Bell Helicopter announced today that the company would lay off approximately 500 workers. This represents about four percent of the Bell Helicopter workforce and includes a 20 percent reduction in the management-level staff.

Henry-1 Rescues Hiker in Sugarloaf Park Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Source: Sonoma County Sheriff At approximately 1:30PM the Sonoma County Sheriff's Helicopter, "Henry-1" responded to Sugarloaf Park along with personnel from Kenwood Fire Department, AMR, State Parks and Sonoma County...

Spirit of Marshfield Selects the EC145 to Renew its Fleet Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Source: American Eurocopter Following another successful AMTC tradeshow, American Eurocopter today announced that Ministry Health Care’s Spirit Medical Transportation Service, aka 'Spirit of Marshfield,' has selected the EC145...

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