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Rivalry develops in Oceanside air ambulance service

2013-05-18 17:25:30

Crashed helicopter recovered from Mount Aenas

2013-05-17 09:32:27

Putin plan for helicopter commute divides Russians

2013-05-17 09:33:42

Lonely swan fell in love with helicopter after mate died

2013-05-17 09:38:58

Medical helicopter bomber hears plea agreeement

2013-05-17 09:41:25

UAV helicopters are searching for oil in Norway

2013-05-17 09:45:51

Pilot missing after Shandong helicopter hijacked

2013-05-15 08:33:13

Mechanic plans to buy new copter and car to replace damage in Honolulu crash landing

2013-05-15 08:37:24

Helicopter hazing lawsuit renewed

2013-05-15 08:58:02

Helmet saves life of pilot who left helicopter unattended

2013-05-15 09:01:15

Desert Longbows

2013-05-19 17:08:30

Vertical 911 visited the “Desert Hawks” of the Arizona Army National Guard to learn more about the U.S. Army’s primary attack helicopter: the Bo...

Wheeled Bell 429 promises speed advantage

2013-05-16 07:49:26

Bell 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...

Troubling details in report on 2010 EagleMed crash

2013-05-14 09:46:24

New information indicates that the pilot in a fatal air medical helicopter crash in Oklahoma in 2010 was demonstrating a coyote hunt when the helicopt...

Eurocopter feels financial pressure from Super Puma groundings

2013-05-14 10:46:12

Eurocopter parent company EADS announced disappointing first-quarter financial results for the helicopter division, driven in part by technical proble...

Battling Brownouts

2013-05-10 08:18:53

When brownout or whiteout conditions take away all visual cues, there are still methods a pilot can use to ensure a safe landing....

Carolina Thunder

2013-05-08 10:26:48

The 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 Program

2013-05-06 09:44:04

With 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 system

2013-05-03 11:27:01

Canadian 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 crash

2013-05-03 11:51:20

The 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 line

2013-05-01 13:09:24

AgustaWestland announced on Tuesday that it will establish a final assembly line for the AW169 helicopter at AgustaWestland Philadelphia, highlighting...

Maintaining the Course

2013-04-29 09:57:14

We 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 fuel

2013-04-25 09:39:15

The 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 Solutions

2013-04-25 10:30:25

The 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 operation

2013-04-23 09:08:29

Great Slave Helicopters is completing construction of a new building at the Springbank airport that will double the company’s hangar space and the s...

MSP Air Wing gaining attention for role in Boston manhunt

2013-04-22 09:39:03

The capabilities of the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Air Wing are in the spotlight after the MSP released aerial footage and photos showing the ap...

AgustaWestland and Embraer break off plans for joint venture

2013-04-22 11:19:27

Embraer S.A. and AgustaWestland have announced their joint decision to terminate negotiations without reaching an agreement for the establishment of a...

The Van Horn Way

2013-04-21 20:22:47

Although 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 Seasprites

2013-04-19 10:53:08

In 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...

Aviation accident attorney obtains settlements in texting-related crash

2013-04-18 10:21:32

Aviation accident attorney Gary C. Robb has obtained $8 million in settlements arising from a fatal helicopter crash in which the United States Nation...

Presidential Lift

2013-04-18 11:26:15

Siller Helicopters’ VH-3A may no longer be carrying international dignitaries, but this heavy-lift stalwart still earns its keep carrying other impo...

Peak Automation

2013-04-15 09:19:41

Vertical test pilot Guy Maher explores the capabilities of Eurocopter’s new EC175 – and finds a machine that practically flies itself....

Bell pushing V-22 as possible Greyhound replacement

2013-04-10 10:52:32

Bell Helicopter is at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2013 this week, promoting the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey as a replacement for the Navy...

Sikorsky sales down due to lower military and aftermarket volumes

2013-04-25 09:33:20

In its first-quarter earnings call, United Technologies reported that sales at its Sikorsky division declined 7 percent during the first quarter of 20...

Elite Performer

2013-04-04 10:02:26

With the new Cineflex Elite camera, Hollywood gets into the aerial act....

Beyond Basic Training

2013-04-03 11:25:27

While many people are familiar with Bristow Academy's primary helicopter flight training programs, relatively few people are aware that the school als...

Eurocopter provides update on EC225 investigation

2013-04-03 12:54:54

Eurocopter is closer to finalizing the probable cause of a bevel shaft crack that led to the ditchings of two EC225 LP helicopters in the North Sea in...

In the City that Never Sleeps

2013-04-02 11:19:01

Although 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 Back

2013-03-28 13:02:26

At 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...

Bristow emerges as victor in UK SAR contest

2013-03-26 10:59:34

The UK Department for Transport has announced Bristow Helicopters as the winner of a long-term search-and-rescue contract that is expected to provide ...

R44 in fatal Australian crash had fuel tanks at known risk for post-crash fire

2013-03-25 10:56:13

The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau has confirmed that the Robinson R44 helicopter involved in a fatal crash south of Sydney on March 21 was e...

A Civil Response

2013-03-24 17:08:14

Once 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...

AAIB report provides more details on EC225 ditchings

2013-03-21 12:52:37

An error in the specification issued to a pressure switch manufacturer likely caused the incorrect warning light illumination that caused two Eurocopt...

Wedding on the Fly

2013-03-17 10:40:57

A helicopter flight school owner has been getting international attention since her aviation-themed wedding on March 9 went viral....

U.S. Army halts new Apache Guardian production

2013-03-14 02:57:35

The 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...

The Russian Moment

2013-03-13 11:03:29

As North American and Western European helicopter companies begin to look beyond their traditional markets, they're coming to appreciate why Russian H...

Offshore SAR ops petition for regulatory change

2013-03-11 16:20:35

A private search and rescue operator in the Gulf of Mexico is asking the United States Federal Aviation Administration to create a new set of rules to...

Erickson Air-Crane enters medium-lift market with purchase of Air Amazonia

2013-03-08 12:15:32

Erickson Air-Crane has executed a binding term sheet for its acquisition of the Brazilian company Air Amazonia, preparing the company to enter the med...

Blockbuster deals on first day of Heli-Expo

2013-03-06 12:28:42

Eurocopter, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Milestone Aviation Group and Bristow Group all enjoyed a landmark first day of Heli-Expo 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev.,...

NTSB issues preliminary report for fatal Acton helicopter crash

2013-02-26 10:05:56

The United States National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the Feb. 10 helicopter crash that killed pilot David Gibbs a...

FAA considers revisions to Part 27 weight limit

2013-02-24 14:29:05

After ruling that a weight exemption for the Bell 429 would present Bell Helicopter and its customers with an unfair economic advantage, the United St...

Oklahoma City crash is fourth serious HEMS crash in three months

2013-02-22 12:05:37

The fatal crash of an EagleMed helicopter in Oklahoma City early Friday morning is the fourth serious crash for the United States helicopter emergency...

Guidance Aviation president named Arizona SBA Person of the Year

2013-05-17 10:34:32

John Stonecipher, president and CEO of Guidance Aviation, recently accepted the Arizona Small Business Administration's Person of The Year Award....

Aero Sekur will highlight enhanced capabilities at Paris Air Show

2013-05-17 08:28:52

Survival systems specialist Aero Sekur will return to the Paris Air Show this year, highlighting major new contracts and continued growth....

Breeze-Eastern to design and produce new winch for MV-22

2013-05-17 08:32:00

Breeze-Eastern Corporation has been selected by The Boeing Company to design, develop and produce a new cargo winch for the MV-22 Osprey....

FLIR Systems announces US Coast Guard order

2013-05-17 08:34:23

FLIR Systems, Inc. has received an order to support the U.S. Coast Guard valued at $23 million....

DART launches Rear Locker Extender for Bell 206 and 407 aircraft

2013-05-17 08:40:46

DART Aerospace's Rear Locker Extender is now FAA and TCCA approved for Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 (including 407GX) aircraft. ...

FAA adopts AD for Nightsun searchlight assembly

2013-05-17 08:52:41

The United States Federal Aviation Administration is adopting a new airworthiness directive for a certain Spectrolab Nightsun XP Searchlight Assembly ...

Exclases Holdings signs contract for GrandNew helicopter

2013-05-17 09:03:24

Exclases Holdings Ltd. has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin helicopter in VIP transport configuration for operation in Russia....

To the North Pole in a Robinson R66

2013-05-17 11:11:17

The Russian helicopter company Aviamarket has shared photos and details of a Robinson R66 expedition to the North Pole that took place last month....

Ka-226T helicopter successfully finishes testing for the Olympic games in Sochi

2013-05-17 11:27:29

A Ka-226T recently took part in test search and rescue missions as part of preparations for the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, 2014. ...

Russian Helicopters signs agreement with PANH Helicopters

2013-05-16 08:12:40

Russian Helicopters has signed a partnership memorandum with PANH Helicopters, a Russian helicopter operator, to expand use of civilian helicopters....

Exclases Russia signs contract for five AW139 helicopters to be supplied by HeliVert

2013-05-16 15:59:14

HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint venture, and Exclases Russia have announced the signing of a contract between the JV and Excl...

Bell Helicopter expands its presence in Russia

2013-05-16 13:16:45

Bell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in Russia through recent aircraft deliveries, the appointment of a second Independent Representative...

Bond enters Australian market with multi-million-dollar contract

2013-05-15 09:42:15

Bond Helicopters Australia Pty Ltd has won a competitive tender for the award of a multi-million dollar, five-year contract with the PTTEP Australasia...

HNZ Group reports 2013 first quarter results

2013-05-15 09:48:34

HNZ Group Inc. has announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2013, with revenues down from the same period in 2012....

Bell Helicopter features aircraft at SOFIC 2013

2013-05-15 10:22:42

Bell Helicopter is participating in the annual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference this week, displaying an armed Bell 407, a CV-22 model an...

FLIR Systems awarded US Army contract to support Medevac operations

2013-05-15 10:25:45

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a two year blanket purchase agreement from the U.S. Army to support the Medevac program....

Accord Technology NexNav GPS receiver will support Capstone Retrofit Project

2013-05-15 10:29:06

Accord Technology’s NexNav GPS receiver will be supporting FreeFlight Systems with its recently awarded FAA Capstone Retrofit Project. ...

Sky Tech a new partner in Turbomeca Certified Maintenance Center Network

2013-05-15 10:34:13

Turbomeca has announced the qualification of Sky Tech LLP in Kazakhstan as Certified Maintenance Center (Level 1&2) for Turbomeca Arriel 2B/2B1/2D and...

RSG delivers new AS350 B3e completion for customer in Guatemala

2013-05-15 10:37:28

RSG Aviation, Inc. recently finalized an extensive completion on a new Eurocopter AS350B3e helicopter for a long-term customer in Guatemala....

UTair South Africa included in UN register of air service providers

2013-05-15 10:39:27

UTair South Africa, a part of UTair Group, has been registered as an official air service provider for the United Nations....

Night Vision Awards announces call for entries

2013-05-15 10:54:01

The Night Vision Awards selection committee is now taking nominations for the 2013 Night Vision Awards Show to be held in Orlando, Fla. at the Airborn...

AW139 simulator enters service with FlightSafety

2013-05-15 20:56:44

FlightSafety International's first AgustaWestland AW139 full flight simulator has entered service at the company’s Learning Center in Lafayette, Lou...

FlightSafety receives EASA approval for practical maintenance courses

2013-05-15 21:00:09

FlightSafety International has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for 49 of its practical maintenance training courses ...

Nigel Warren joins FlightSafety International as regional sales manager

2013-05-15 21:03:28

FlightSafety International announced that Nigel Warren has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for Northern Europe....

ATSB shares lessons from fatal winching accident

2013-05-15 21:39:07

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is warning of the dangers of improvising or modifying established procedures after a winching accident resulted...

DART Aerospace launches AW109 and AW119 Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit

2013-05-15 21:46:37

DART Aerospace has announced the launch of its new Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit for AW109 and AW119 aircraft. ...

Night Flight Concepts launches industry specific NVIS solution programs

2013-05-15 21:49:46

Night Flight Concepts, a premier provider of night vision solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of five new industry specific solutions program...

Troubling details in report on 2010 EagleMed crash

2013-05-14 09:46:24

New information indicates that the pilot in a fatal air medical helicopter crash in Oklahoma in 2010 was demonstrating a coyote hunt when the helicopt...

Royal Canadian Air Force begins TigerEx 2013

2013-05-14 09:58:43

Search and Rescue technicians, aircrew, maintainers, and other support personnel from 8 Wing Trenton have begun an annual search and rescue exercise i...

Avinco completes its third major transaction for CHC in 2013

2013-05-14 09:48:17

Further to the sale of an AS332L2 and an EC 155B1 earlier this year, CHC Helicopter just completed the delivery a 365N3 in a third transaction arrange...

Bell Helicopter announces new managing director of North America

2013-05-14 09:50:46

Bell Helicopter has announced that Anthony Moreland will return to the company as managing director, North America....

CPI Aerostructures announces new requirements from Bell Helicopter

2013-05-14 10:05:18

CPI Aerostructures has received an extension to an existing agreement with Bell Helicopter that adds additional delivery requirements totaling $3.95 m...

EADS North America names Dave Tarbell chief compliance officer

2013-05-14 10:07:35

EADS North America has announced the appointment of Dave Tarbell as chief compliance officer and vice president for Trade and Security. ...

StandardAero appoints KK Low as new regional manager

2013-05-14 10:14:55

StandardAero has appointed Keow Keong (“KK”) Low as the new Asia Regional Sales Manager for StandardAero’s Helicopter Programs....

Emergency AD issued for certain AS350 and AS355 servo controls

2013-05-14 10:21:15

The United States Federal Aviation Administration has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for Eurocopter AS350 and A355 helicopters with cert...

Eurocopter feels financial pressure from Super Puma groundings

2013-05-14 10:46:12

Eurocopter parent company EADS announced disappointing first-quarter financial results for the helicopter division, driven in part by technical proble...

Disrupted fuel flow likely led to 2010 firefighting helicopter crash in Lillooet

2013-05-14 11:04:02

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada identified disrupted fuel flow as the likely cause of the 2010 crash of a Transwest Helicopters Ltd. Bell 21...

Eurocopter opens Systemhaus helicopter development center in Germany

2013-05-14 11:16:34

Eurocopter has officially opened its new Systemhaus helicopter development center at Donauwörth, Germany, allowing the company to manage the entire l...

Russian Helicopters to showcase current model range this week at HeliRussia 2013

2013-05-13 08:32:13

Russian Helicopters will bring its current model range of civilian and military helicopters to HeliRussia 2013, May 16-18 in Moscow....

Sikorsky S-76D helicopter achieves certification in Mexico

2013-05-13 10:33:47

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that the S-76D helicopter has been awarded Type Certification by Mexico’s civil aviation authority, the Dirección...

United Rotorcraft earns AS9100 Rev. C Certification

2013-05-13 10:39:53

United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods, announced it has achieved AS9100 Rev. C certification. ...

Universal Helicopters president awarded honorary doctorate

2013-05-13 10:44:13

Gordon Jiroux, president of Universal Helicopters, received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Aviation Science from Dodge City Community College on May ...

StandardAero Helicopters business takes M250 and RR300 MRO expertise to HeliRussia

2013-05-13 10:54:07

StandardAero announced it will be attending the HeliRussia conference in Moscow, May 16-18. ...

New resource addresses missing link in safety management

2013-05-12 19:34:49

Convergent Performance has developed a one-of-a-kind solution designed to fully engage and integrate all personnel into the safety management process....

HSC-2 pilot receives USO Woman of the Year military leadership award

2013-05-12 19:42:25

A helicopter instructor pilot from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2 was selected as the Navy's Woman of the Year honoree for the USO of Metropol...

AAR to name John Fortson as new chief financial officer

2013-05-10 08:16:16

AAR CORP. has announced that John Fortson will join the company on July 1 as vice president of finance....

Air traffic control towers slated for closure will remain open through end of year

2013-05-10 15:35:38

The recently enacted Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 will allow the Federal Aviation Administration to keep the 149 low activity contract towers o...

Only Navy helicopter squadron based in Hawaii surpasses 100k flight hours

2013-05-09 09:14:07

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37 recently surpassed 100,000 SH-60B flight hours — a remarkable milestone for the Navy’s only helicopter...

Londons Air Ambulance takes off with FirstGroup support

2013-05-09 09:17:56

FirstGroup is providing London’s Air Ambulance with £100k worth of support over four years....

Bond Offshore Helicopters signs new contract with ADTI

2013-05-09 09:25:23

Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd has been awarded a new contract with Applied Drilling Technology International....

Eurocopter to open new helicopter development center

2013-05-09 09:49:30

On May 15, Eurocopter will celebrate the opening of its helicopter development center for around 900 engineers at its German site in Donauwörth....

FreeFlight Systems to provide upgraded ADS-B avionics in Capstone aircraft

2013-05-09 22:23:32

The Federal Aviation Administration selected FreeFlight Systems to provide upgraded ADS-B avionics for as many as 600 aircraft that were instrumental ...

Australian Aerospace welcomes new MRH90 agreement

2013-05-09 22:41:56

Chief Executive Officer of Australian Aerospace Dr. Jens Goennemann has welcomed the signing of an agreement with the Commonwealth which resolves num...

Scissor Deck allows servicing of helicopters set on dollies

2013-05-09 22:55:22

Scissor Deck Helicopter Maintenance Platforms allow for work on dollies for operators with tight budgets....

CHC Helicopter wins five-year contract with Shell

2013-05-08 08:17:17

Shell International Exploration and Production B.V. has selected CHC Helicopter for a five-year, multi-million dollar contract to support Shell‘s de...

Sikorsky Aerospace Services launches Customer Service Center in Turkey

2013-05-08 08:24:01

Sikorsky Aerospace Services has announced the signing of a teaming agreement with WIKING Kale Air to establish a Sikorsky-authorized Customer Service ...

Becker digital airborne audio control system selected for corporate AS365N2 helicopter

2013-05-08 09:04:39

Becker Avionics' DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system was recently installed in a Eurocopter AS365N2 Dauphin corporate helicopter, operating...

JETNET releases March and 1st quarter pre-owned aircraft market information

2013-05-08 09:45:07

JETNET LLC has released March 2013 and 1st Quarter 2013 results for the pre-owned business jet, business turboprop, helicopter and commercial airliner...

Sikorsky to deliver two VIP S-92 helicopters to Turkish National Police

2013-05-08 18:07:52

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced it has delivered the first of two VIP S-92 helicopters to the Turkish National Police for service to the Turkish Pri...

CHC Helicopter prices private offering of senior unsecured notes

2013-05-08 21:49:20

CHC Helicopter announced that it has priced a private offering of US$300 million aggregate principal amount of its 9.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2...

Kaman announces contract with New Zealand for purchase of Super Seasprites

2013-05-08 22:14:38

Kaman Aerospace Corporation has now officially entered into a $120 million contract with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence for the purchase of 10 SH...

Mustang Survival showcases new tactical dry suit

2013-05-08 22:17:23

Mustang Survival will be showcasing its latest and highly innovative dry suit for tactical operations at the Special Operations Forces Industry Confer...

DART receives EASA approval for AS355 rear locker extender

2013-05-08 22:31:04

DART Aerospace's Rear Locker Extender is now EASA approved for Eurocopter AS355E/F/F1/F2/N/NP aircraft. ...

DART full emergency litter kit now ANAC approved

2013-05-08 22:56:25

DART Aerospace announces that its Full Emergency Litter Kit is now ANAC approved for AS350/355 aircraft. ...

Latitude exhibits at Regional Airline Association Annual Convention

2013-05-07 09:58:31

Latitude Technologies will once again this year be among the list of exhibitors at the Regional Airline Association Annual Convention in Montreal....

Not your typical safety symposium

2013-05-07 10:05:57

The volunteer speakers at upcoming safety events in California and Nevada want to bring their message to as many people in the helicopter community as...

Bell 407 supports earthquake recovery in China

2013-05-07 10:05:52

One of Bell Helicopter's customers in China, State Grid General Aviation, has been flying a Bell 407 in disaster relief missions in Sichuan Province....

Applications for 2014 HFI Scholarship program accepted soon

2013-05-07 10:13:11

Helicopter Foundation International will soon be accepting applications for the 19 scholarships the organization awards to students of the helicopter ...

All Metal MS tests Russian market

2013-05-07 11:02:55

All Metal has reached an agreement with AVIABASE, a Moscow-based product distribution company, to begin testing distribution of All Metal maintenance ...

DOT OIG report highlights opportunities to improve FAA maintenance oversight

2013-05-07 13:53:50

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association says it has long echoed concerns expressed in a new Department of Transportation report on the aviation ma...

DAC International secures PMA approval for GDC64

2013-05-07 10:34:47

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Parts Manufacturer Approval for DAC International's GDC64 Tablet Aircraft Interface Unit....

Omni Helicopters International S.A. announces appointment of Richard Burman as Group CEO

2013-05-07 11:18:06

Portugal-based Omni Helicopters International S.A. has announced the appointment of Richard Burman as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immedia...

Ospreys delivered to Marine presidential helicopter squadron

2013-05-07 10:56:36

The helicopter squadron responsible for carrying the President of the United States and his staff, Marine Helicopter Squadron One, received its first ...

Vector Aerospace announces multi-million dollar expansion at Alabama facility

2013-05-07 16:19:27

Vector Aerospace has announced the grand opening of its new hangar and office complex in Andalusia, Ala....

BLR Aerospace expands rotorcraft sales team

2013-05-07 16:49:26

Keith Ray and Mike Sela have joined the growing rotorcraft sales and support team at BLR Aerospace....

Colorado Heli-Ops expands

2013-05-06 11:34:07

After its move in November to a larger, newly remodeled facility, Colorado Heli-Ops has added new helicopters and services....

Eurocopter to supply 17 EC135s for air ambulance missions in Turkey

2013-05-06 10:11:52

Eurocopter has become Turkey’s preferred supplier of air ambulance helicopters with an order for 17 EC135s to be operated by THK Gökçen Aviation....

Sky Shuttle celebrates first all-female helicopter crew

2013-05-06 10:20:10

On May 6, 2013, Sky Shuttle Captain Meg Lam and First Officer Kirsty Holtkamp became the company’s first ever all-female helicopter crew to operate ...

STAT MedEvac aims to reduce trauma deaths by providing plasma on helicopters

2013-05-06 10:30:02

Trauma experts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC will launch a multi-center trial this summer to see if they can improve sur...

PHI announces results for first quarter ended March 31

2013-05-06 10:41:14

PHI, Inc. has reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013....

JETNET to exhibit at 2013 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition

2013-05-06 11:13:08

JETNET will exhibit at EBACE 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland and is celebrating 25 years of delivering professional aircraft research services. ...

FAA approves new platform approach system for S-92 helicopters

2013-05-06 11:39:22

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a new functionality on the S-92 helicopter to provide offshore oil operators with an automated approa...

Waypoint Leasing secures equity investment

2013-05-05 22:30:11

Helicopter leasing holding company Waypoint Holdings Ltd. has secured $375 million of equity growth capital from funds affiliated with MSD Capital, L....

Sea King lecture scheduled for May 8

2013-05-05 22:55:11

A public lecture on the remarkable record of the Canadian Sea King helicopter will be presented at the Maritime Museum of B.C. on Wednesday, May 8....

Sikorsky issues statement on Presidential helicopter program

2013-05-04 15:28:59

Sikorsky has issued a statement regarding the final Request for Proposals for the U.S. Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program (VXX)....

Improvements in store for Canadian SAR system

2013-05-03 11:27:01

Canadian Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay and Associate Minister of National Defence Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay have announced six major initiati...

Switlik appoints Red Baron ALSE as technical sales rep in Australia

2013-05-03 10:38:05

Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. has entered into an arrangement by which Red Baron ALSE will become Switlik’s exclusive technical sales representati...

TrueView certifies T6-200 Enhanced Vision System

2013-05-03 10:51:53

TrueView Enhanced Vision Systems, LLC has completed certification of their newest Enhanced Vision System, the T6-200....

Erickson Air-Crane closes acquisition of Evergreen Helicopters

2013-05-03 10:56:58

Erickson Air-Crane has closed its acquisition of Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. from Evergreen International Aviation, Inc....

Italian Army takes delivery of first NH90 TTH helicopter in FOC configuration

2013-05-03 11:05:01

The first NH90 TTH in FOC (Final Operational Capability) configuration for the Italian Army was delivered during an official ceremony....

Great Slave Helicopters introduces BK117 with Eurocopter Canada Service Center expertise

2013-05-03 11:10:27

Great Slave Helicopters has taken delivery of a BK117 from the Eurocopter Canada Service Center after customization....

Ornge sells two surplus helicopters

2013-05-02 08:59:32

Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, announced it has sold two surplus AW139 helicopters. ...

Helijet expands B.C. Central Coast presence

2013-05-02 08:31:47

Richmond‐based Helijet International continues to firmly develop its presence in the Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii region of British Columbia’s No...

YES Communications to represent Helinet Technologies and Shotover Camera Systems

2013-05-02 09:22:53

YES Communications, Inc. has announced that the company will represent both Helinet Technologies and Shotover Camera Systems as their exclusive agent....

Coast Guard deploys personnel to Cordova

2013-05-02 09:27:17

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak has temporarily deployed an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew and support personnel to a forward operating location in Cord...

Canadian and American search and rescue crews train near Prince Rupert

2013-05-02 09:44:35

Members of the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force joined members of the Canadian Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard and United State...

DSE introduces new hi-def displays for avionics applications

2013-05-02 10:13:55

Digital Systems Engineering, Inc. is introducing new High Definition Rugged Monitors designed for demanding fixed wing and helicopter applications. ...

Air medical transport webinar announced

2013-05-02 10:26:55

ThinkThroughTools has announced a webinar for professionals engaged in human and electronic outreach and business development in the air medical trans...

HAI and Hertz team up to give members a break on car rentals

2013-05-02 10:29:30

In an effort to fulfill its constant goal of helping members do business cost-effectively, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) has teamed w...

Aircraft Cost Evaluator 2013 Volume I now available from Conklin and De Decker

2013-05-02 10:38:53

Conklin & de Decker has released the Aircraft Cost Evaluator 2013 Volume I, with seven new aircraft including the Eurocopter AS365N3+ and EC145 T2....

FAA issues multiple ADs for various Eurocopter models

2013-05-02 10:51:39

The United States Federal Aviation Administration has released Airworthiness Directives affecting multiple Eurocopter models, including certain AS350,...

Metro Aviation pilot recognized for safety

2013-05-01 07:23:54

Metro recognized Joseph "Woody" Woodard of the First Flight program in Melbourne, Fla. for his quick thinking and commendable actions during a bird st...

Ledcor closes Trinity Helicopters deal and extends Summit brand

2013-05-01 07:28:46

Ledcor Air Limited has received regulatory approvals to acquire the operations, business and assets of Trinity Helicopters Ltd. as a going concern. ...

Aspen Avionics announces EASA approval for Robinson R44 helicopters

2013-05-01 07:35:23

Aspen Avionics has received European Aviation Safety Agency approval for installation of Aspen’s Evolution H-series PFDs and MFDs into Robinson R44 ...

Blue Sky HawkEye 5300 receives homologation certification in Brazil

2013-05-01 07:38:28

Blue Sky Network announced that its HawkEye 5300 has received homologation certification from Brazil’s national telecommunication agency....

Donaldson names Mark Rigby as general manager of Global Aerospace and Defense

2013-05-01 07:41:34

Donaldson Company, Inc. announced that Mark Rigby has been named general manager of its Global Aerospace & Defense group, effective May 1st. ...

Army commemorates first flight of the OH-58F Kiowa Warrior

2013-05-01 10:47:57

U.S. Army officials commemorated the first flight of the OH-58F Kiowa Warrior helicopter during a ceremony April 30....

DRF Luftrettung awards research prize

2013-05-01 07:48:45

DRF Luftrettung awarded for the second time its research prize, meant to promote research and strategic planning in pre-clinical emergency care. ...

American Eurocopter names new UH-72A Lakota production head

2013-05-01 07:52:56

Mike Spears has joined American Eurocopter as Senior Director, Lakota Production and Retrofit at its Columbus, Miss. production facility that produces...

HAI announces new partner services program

2013-05-01 10:53:04

Helicopter Association International has announced a new tool that allows HAI members to offer discounts and value-added opportunities exclusively to ...

ASU completes 100th night vision modification on BK 117 aircraft

2013-04-30 14:10:19

Aviation Specialties Unlimited has completed its 100th night vision cockpit modification on BK 117 aircraft....

Henry 1 responds to multiple calls over the weekend

2013-04-30 00:03:41

The Henry 1 helicopter unit of the Sonoma County, Calif. Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls over the weekend, including the deaths of thre...

Lease Corporation International Takes Off with Bond Offshore Helicopters

2013-04-30 09:40:44

Lease Corporation International’s (LCI) helicopter division took off this week with its first delivery of a new AgustaWestland AW139 to Bond Offshor...

Eurocopter Canada delivers an AS350 B3e to Hy-Ridge Helicopters Ltd

2013-04-30 13:15:35

Hy-Ridge Helicopters Ltd. has chosen its fourth Eurocopter AStar aircraft, an AS350 B3e, to support a variety of utility and transport missions throug...

Bell Helicopter Expands Maintainers & Operators Conferences Offerings

2013-04-30 13:19:24

Bell Helicopter has announced the debut of two Maintainers and Operators (M&O) conferences this week in China. ...

Bell Helicopter showcases versatile aircraft at AeroExpo 2013

2013-04-29 09:53:42

Bell Helicopter visited with many customers and enthusiasts in San Pedro Totoltepec, Mexico at the 10th annual AeroExpo....

Londons Air Ambulance lands in City of London with office move

2013-04-29 07:41:30

London’s Air Ambulance is moving its headquarters into the heart of the City of London following a donation from Land Securities, the UK’s biggest...

Pattonair opens new facility in Indiana to support Rolls-Royce North America

2013-04-29 10:02:27

Pattonair has moved its Indianapolis, Ind. operations into a new 24,000-square-foot distribution center supporting service for its client Rolls-Royce ...

Kaman reports 2013 first quarter results

2013-04-29 23:15:46

Kaman Corp. has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2013....

HST trains aboard USS Rushmore

2013-04-29 23:28:51

During the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s deployment, Marines assigned to Transportation Support Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th M...

Uniflight appoints new sales representative for India

2013-04-28 22:22:51

Uniflight, LLC has reached agreement with Sahil Aerospace to provide sales representation in India and select Middle Eastern/GCC Region accounts....

Eurocopter reveals unmanned EC145

2013-04-26 08:38:20

With the demonstration flight of an unmanned EC145, Eurocopter has unveiled an optionally piloted vehicle program that will expand its helicopters' mi...

EADS North America delivers 250th UH-72A Lakota to U.S. Army

2013-04-26 09:45:09

The U.S. Army has fielded the 250th UH-72A Lakota helicopter delivered to Army and National Guard units by EADS North America since 2006. ...

Spidertracks Sponsoring SAFECON 2013

2013-04-26 08:50:28

Spidertracks will be one of the sponsors of SAFECON 2013 organized by The Ohio State University and the National Intercollegiate Flying Association....

FLIR Systems announces first quarter 2013 financial results and management changes

2013-04-26 10:11:53

FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, as well as the retirement of president and CEO Earl Lewis....

TECH800 turboshaft engine demonstrator makes first rotation

2013-04-26 10:38:32

The TECH800 turboshaft demonstrator, one of the six engine demonstrators dedicated to propulsion in Europe's Clean Sky program, has made its first rot...

Bond Offshore Helicopters signs new contract with EnQuest

2013-04-26 10:40:59

Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd has been awarded a new contract with EnQuest PLC, the largest UK independent oil producer in the UK North Sea....

Elbit Systems and Sharp Aviation K announce joint company in South Korea

2013-04-25 07:41:45

Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced the establishment of Sharp Elbit Systems Aerospace, Inc., a jointly owned company in South Korea, with Sharp Aviation...

Colorado Army National Guard to open new aviation training facility

2013-04-25 10:56:16

The Colorado Army National Guard will cut the ribbon a new state-of-the-art aviation training facility at the Eagle County Airport near Gypsum, Colo. ...

NTSB releases initial report on Bravo Helicopters crash

2013-04-25 19:21:09

The United States National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report for the April 3 crash of a Bravo Helicopters R44 that killed tw...

Stanford study examines cost effectiveness of helicopter EMS transport

2013-04-25 23:14:51

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have for the first time determined how often emergency medical helicopters need to help save...

Coast Guard conducts medevac in Bering Sea

2013-04-25 23:22:17

A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew medevaced a fisherman reportedly suffering from symptoms of intestinal bleeding more th...

AHS International announces new officers for Board of Directors

2013-04-24 07:49:54

AHS International has announced the results of the society’s general elections for officers and directors for the period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 20...

FAA issues AD for certain Turbomeca Arriel engines

2013-04-24 08:10:52

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Turbomeca Arriel engines that requires daily and 1,000-...

Upgraded MH-60S operational flight trainer re-enters service at NAS North Island

2013-04-24 08:20:03

CAE USA announced that the U.S. Navy has declared an updated MH-60S "Sierra" operational flight trainer as ready-for-training at Naval Air Station (NA...

Next series of ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas approvals announced by Lycoming

2013-04-24 08:30:48

Lycoming has added 31 engines to the list of models approved for use on UL 91 unleaded avgas, bringing the total number approved to 63....

Eurocopter UK delivers three AS350 and EC120 helicopters

2013-04-24 10:17:18

With a series of deliveries, Eurocopter has further extended its lead in Britain’s private/VIP market....

Metro Aviation delivers AS350 to EagleMed

2013-04-24 22:18:31

Metro Aviation recently delivered a new Eurocopter AS350 to EagleMed as the result of a base expansion in Cody, Wyo. ...

Uniflight awarded maintenance contract to support U.S. Park Police

2013-04-23 07:43:56

Uniflight LLC has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of the Interior for helicopter maintenance services in support of the U.S. Park Polic...

Kaman subsidiary receives Boeing Supplier of the Year Award

2013-04-23 07:47:00

Kaman Engineering Services was presented with a Boeing Supplier of the Year award for its contributions to Boeing’s overall success during 2012. ...

Donaldson expands Global Aviation Services alliance in Middle East

2013-04-23 08:12:04

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is expanding its strategic alliance with Bahrain-based Global Aviation Services....

AAMS announces 2013 Excellence in Community Service Award winner

2013-04-23 08:22:48

For the first time, AAMS has awarded its Excellence in Community Service Award to a program outside of the United States....

Safran enters into agreement for purchase of Rolls-Royce share of RTM322 program

2013-04-23 10:19:26

Safran has reached an agreement with Rolls-Royce to acquire Rolls-Royce’s 50 percent share in their joint RTM322 helicopter engine program....

Industry trade group questions Colorado proposal for state-owned firefighting fleet

2013-04-23 08:37:12

The American Helicopter Services And Aerial Firefighting Association has questioned a proposal by the Colorado Senate to establish a state-owned and o...

Mark Mennie Photography and PHOCUS Productions assist air medical operator in CAMTS accreditation process

2013-04-23 09:45:03

Mark Mennie Photography and PHOCUS Productions recently joined forces to assist San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac/Island Air Ambulance in its CAMTS accr...

AAMS announces 2013 Public Service Award winners

2013-04-23 09:47:52

The Association of Air Medical Services has awarded two key Congressional staffers with the 2013 AAMS Public Service Award. ...

Enstrom announces expansion plans

2013-04-23 23:08:01

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has announced plans for expansion of its Menominee, Mich. plant. ...

ASU completes 700th FAA-approved NVIS modification

2013-04-23 23:15:25

Aviation Specialties Unlimited completed its 700th Federal Aviation Administration-approved night vision cockpit modification on an EC135 operated by ...

DART Aerospace to launch Lightweight Interior Ceiling Panels for the AW139

2013-04-23 23:23:08

DART Aerospace is launching new Lightweight Interior Ceiling Panels for AW139 aircraft, designed to reduce weight by 45 pounds over OEM panels....

Astronics Max-Viz-1500 approved for new and retrofit Bell 429s

2013-04-23 23:26:00

Bell Helicopter has worked with Astronics Corporation to help integrate the Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system as an option for new Bell 429s as well...

Londons Air Ambulance to use 4G to enhance service

2013-04-23 23:43:31

London’s Air Ambulance has formed a strategic partnership with mobile operator EE, to develop new systems that will use 4G technology to cut vital m...

Eurocopter delivers the first Tiger HAD version to the French DGA

2013-04-22 08:09:44

Eurocopter’s first production Tiger helicopter in the HAD attack configuration has been delivered to France’s DGA armament procurement agency....

MSP Air Wing gaining attention for role in Boston manhunt

2013-04-22 09:39:03

The capabilities of the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Air Wing are in the spotlight after the MSP released aerial footage and photos showing the ap...

AgustaWestland and Embraer break off plans for joint venture

2013-04-22 11:19:27

Embraer S.A. and AgustaWestland have announced their joint decision to terminate negotiations without reaching an agreement for the establishment of a...

REACH Air Medical receives FAA approval for GPS routes in Oregon

2013-04-21 16:41:38

REACH Air Medical Services has received approval from the FAA to use its own GPS approaches and routes, directly to hospitals and landing sites in Wes...

Bell Helicopter heightened its Latin American presence at LAAD 2013

2013-04-21 16:42:59

Bell Helicopter said it drew significant attention in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the 2013 LAAD Defense and Security International Exhibition. ...

FAA adopts Airworthiness Directives for Eurocopter AS332 and Bell 430 helicopters

2013-04-21 17:00:26

The United States Federal Aviation Administration has recently adopted Airworthiness Directives affecting certain Eurocopter AS332 and Bell 430 helico...

Helicentre Aviation announces 2014 scholarships

2013-04-21 17:04:25

With just over a week to go until the application deadline for Helicentre Aviation's 2013 Professional Helicopter Pilot Scholarships, the training aca...

Heli-One publishes catalogue of helicopter modifications

2013-04-19 08:31:06

Heli-One has issued a new catalogue describing its helicopter modification and upgrade capabilities....

All Metal MS delivers custom maintenance stands to USCG

2013-04-19 08:45:01

All Metal MS has delivered a customized line of maintenance stands to the United States Coast Guard’s Elizabeth City, N.C. facility. ...

Colonial Leisure Group acquires Heli Charters

2013-04-19 08:51:59

Australian hospitality and brewing company Colonial Leisure Group has entered into a contract to buy Heli Charters in Cairns....

Eurocopter donates helicopter to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China for training

2013-04-19 08:58:40

Future generations of Chinese aviation technicians will benefit from hands-on training experience with an AS350 donated by Eurocopter China to the Civ...

First of two AW101 VVIP helicopters delivered to Turkmenistan

2013-04-19 12:05:22

AgustaWestland has announced the delivery of the first AW101 VVIP helicopter to Turkmenistan Airlines. ...

NFC delivers NVG training solution to Helidosa

2013-04-18 08:20:18

Night Flight Concepts has completed delivery of a comprehensive night vision goggle training solution for Dominican Republic-based Helidosa....

Bond awarded inaugural Moral Courage Safety Award

2013-04-18 08:28:05

Bond Aviation has been awarded the inaugural Moral Courage Safety Award by the U.S. Department of Transportation for making a decision not to fly....

Metro Aviation delivers new EC135 to CALSTAR

2013-04-18 11:36:08

Metro Aviation recently delivered the third of eight new EC135s to California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR). ...

Enstrom receives Japanese certification for 480B

2013-04-18 08:42:48

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued a Type Certificate for the Enstrom Model 480B helicopter. ...

Eurocopter selects Sandel Avionics for EC135 mid-life efficiency package

2013-04-18 08:48:43

Eurocopter will offer Sandel Avionics' SN4500 Primary Navigation Displays and SA4550 Primary Attitude Displays as optional equipment on EC135 helicopt...

Helidecks releases R22 iPad app

2013-04-18 08:52:11

Helidecks Software Solutions has released a Robinson R22 Beta II pilot’s guide and checklist app for the Apple iPad....

Mustang Survival supports launch of International Association of Water Rescue Professionals

2013-04-18 08:57:42

Mustang Survival is proud to support the International Association of Water Rescue Professionals, launching at the 2013 Fire Department Instructor Con...

Robert D. Starr named CFO at Kaman

2013-04-18 09:30:26

Kaman Corp. has appointed Robert D. Starr to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer effective as of July 1, upon the retire...

Eurocopter Corporate Foundation takes flight

2013-04-18 09:34:44

Eurocopter’s new philanthropic organization will support humanitarian causes and help the needy....

Aviation accident attorney obtains settlements in texting-related crash

2013-04-18 10:21:32

Aviation accident attorney Gary C. Robb has obtained $8 million in settlements arising from a fatal helicopter crash in which the United States Nation...

Metro Aviation enters Level III status in SMS Pilot Project

2013-04-17 10:05:19

Metro Aviation recently entered Level III in the Federal Aviation Administration's voluntary SMS Pilot Project, exiting Level II after an extensive re...

NTSB issues preliminary report on Era S-76 crash

2013-04-17 11:03:51

The United States National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the crash of an Era Helicopters Sikorsky S-76A++ helicopter ...

Bell 407GX featured at ABACE 2013

2013-04-17 08:35:56

Bell Helicopter is participating in the 2013 Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition, with a Bell 407GX on static display....

Commercial deliveries up at Bell but revenues down

2013-04-17 09:20:39

Commercial deliveries at Bell were up in the first quarter of 2013, but revenues and profit were down due to lower military unit deliveries and commer...

Eurocopter marks century milestone at ABACE 2013

2013-04-17 09:27:12

Eurocopter is celebrating its 100th helicopter in the Chinese market and exhibiting an EC135 at this week’s Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exh...

Ramco focuses on customers at user meet

2013-04-17 09:54:52

Ramco Systems said its recent three-day user meet for its Global Aviation Customers was "a great success."...

SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at AeroExpo 2013

2013-04-17 13:04:31

SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the AeroExpo 10th International Aviation Trade Show & Convention from April 18-20 in Toluca, Mexico....

Eurocopter Canada supplies two AS350 B3e helicopters to Coast to Coast

2013-04-16 10:56:04

Coast to Coast Helicopters has taken delivery of two enhanced AS350 B3e helicopters to increase support for the group’s utility helicopter operation...

FlightSafety to offer S-76B training in Dallas

2013-04-16 08:23:57

FlightSafety International's Sikorsky S-76B training program, previously at the company's West Palm Beach Learning Center, is moving to its Dallas Lea...

Uniflight awarded Houston PD helicopter maintenance contract

2013-04-16 08:29:52

Uniflight LLC has been awarded a contract by the Houston Texas Police Department to provide maintenance support for the department’s Bell 412 helico...

International SOS announces 2013 strategic partnership with London’s Air Ambulance

2013-04-16 08:40:42

International SOS and London’s Air Ambulance have announced a strategic partnership for 2013, focused on securing additional funding for the charity...

Essay: Time to shout a little louder about rotorcraft safety

2013-04-16 10:45:12

The trend in U.S. rotorcraft accidents in 2012 reinforced the message that the International Helicopter Safety Team and others have communicated for y...

Order book for SKYe SH09 helicopter now stands at 45 units

2013-04-16 11:20:25

Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. announced that it signed nine additional orders during Heli-Expo 2013, bringing its order book to a total of 45 units to ...

Boston MedFlight fully operational during airspace restrictions

2013-04-16 10:37:51

Boston MedFlight has issued a statement confirming that it is fully operational, despite airspace restrictions enacted in the wake of Monday’s bombi...

NEMSPA board of directors seeks new members

2013-04-15 08:03:37

The National EMS Pilots Association is now accepting applications to fill vacant seats on the NEMSPA board of directors. ...

25th CAB named AAAA Outstanding Aviation Unit of the Year

2013-04-15 08:11:50

The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade was awarded the Army Aviation Association of American Outstanding Aviation Unit of the Year Award at the 2013 AAAA An...

New Component Control module promises improved efficiency and data accuracy

2013-04-15 11:04:24

Component Control announced that its new Contact Manager module, version 10.1, for Quantum Control MRO and logistics software is available to the mark...

Boeing completes first flight of newest UK Chinook helicopter

2013-04-15 11:10:30

Boeing recently completed the first flight of the newest CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter for the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force....

Precision Aviation Group announces sales team restructure at Precision Aero Technology

2013-04-12 08:24:47

Precision Aviation Group has appointed Hafid Garcia as Precision Aero Technology sales manager and hired Chris Jefferson as the company's new national...

Whirly-Girls a finalist for Lightspeed Aviation Foundation awards

2013-04-12 08:35:31

Whirly-Girls is one of 15 finalists for the voting-based Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Pilot's Choice Awards....

JSfirm.com promotes former US Army paratrooper Stacy McKee to sales manager

2013-04-12 09:36:10

The online aviation-specific job board JSfirm.com has promoted Stacy McKee to sales manager....

New helicopter request app designed to save time and lives

2013-04-12 09:44:19

A new iPhone application to streamline communication and save helicopter emergency medical services crews precious minutes. ...

SAS establishes forward stocking location facility in Brazil

2013-04-12 09:50:55

Sikorsky Aerospace Services has announced in-country warehousing of spare parts in support of Brazil’s S-76 and S-92 commercial helicopter operators...

EADS North America CEO challenges reductions to UH-72A Lakota program

2013-04-12 10:12:01

In response to budget pressure, the United States Army has proposed to reduce its remaining UH-72A Lakota acquisitions from 41 aircraft to 10, prompti...

Bell provides OH-58 Kiowa Warrior program update

2013-04-12 10:25:09

Bell Helicopter provided a program update on the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior program at the 2013 Army Aviation Association of America’s annual Professional ...

Bell sponsors Ganassi Racing Team

2013-04-12 10:29:13

Bell Helicopter will sponsor the Ganassi Racing Team #1 car driven by Jamie McMurray Sat., April 13, at the NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway....

Wolfgang Heuberger and Dave Newton join Dallas Airmotive as regional engine managers

2013-04-12 10:43:53

Dallas Airmotive has hired Wolfgang Heuberger to sell engine services in the South Florida region, and Dave Newton to represent the company’s engine...

JSSI to participate in ABACE maintenance panel

2013-04-12 10:47:28

Jet Support Services, Inc. will participate in an Aircraft Maintenance Panel Discussion at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition....

Synodon receives flight certification for JetRanger

2013-04-12 10:53:15

Transport Canada has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate approving the installation of Synodon's realSens system on Bell 206B JetRanger helicopters...

Bell 429 skid shoes now available through Aeronautical Accessories

2013-04-12 11:05:48

Bell Helicopter is producing and distributing carbide skid shoes for the Bell 429 model through its Aeronautical Accessories brand....

FlightSafety International announces new appointments

2013-04-12 11:43:27

FlightSafety International has announced new appointments for Gil Schnabel, Amparo Calatayud and David Welch....

LifePort awarded ballistic armour contract to equip USAF Special Operations fleet

2013-04-11 08:09:19

LifePort, Inc. has contracted with U.S. Air Force Special Operations to equip its fleet of Sikorsky HH-60G helicopters with the company’s Improved B...

Brazilian Army Aviation Command selects Rockwell Collins airborne tactical radios

2013-04-11 08:12:34

Rockwell Collins has been selected by the Brazilian Army Aviation Command to provide its Talon radio for a variety of rotary aircraft....

Bell unveils new tilt-rotor concept

2013-04-11 09:56:37

Bell Helicopter has revealed its offering for the United States Army’s Joint Multi Role/Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Technology Demonstrator program: ...

FAA issues AD for EC130 B4 helicopters

2013-04-11 10:10:01

The United States Federal Aviation Administration is adopting a new airworthiness directive for Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopters....

Fatal accidents prompt New Zealand AD on R44 fuel tanks

2013-04-11 10:15:41

New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority is proposing a new Airworthiness Directive requiring the replacement of aluminium fuel tanks on Robinson R44 ...

Ka-32A11BC demonstrates firefighting capabilities at Aerial Firefighting Conference

2013-04-11 10:26:59

A special demonstration of the capabilities of the Ka-32A11BC is planned for participants of the Aerial Firefighting Conference now underway in France...

AgustaWestland unveils AW169 AAS helicopter

2013-04-11 15:18:39

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has officially unveiled the latest generation AW169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held a...

Bell Helicopter features Bell 407GT at LAAD

2013-04-10 09:40:03

Bell Helicopter is highlighting its 407GT at the ninth bi-annual LAAD Defense and Security International Exhibition in Brazil....

Donaldson delivers next-gen filtration solution for Army Black Hawks

2013-04-10 10:04:46

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense in March began delivering the next generation of filtration technology to protect engines on the U.S. Army’s H-60 Blac...

Donaldson delivers next-gen filtration solution for Army Black Hawks

2013-04-10 10:06:19

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense in March began delivering the next generation of filtration technology to protect engines on the U.S. Army’s H-60 Blac...

L-3 WESCAM completes 30-day flight demonstrations of MXTM designator systems

2013-04-10 10:16:30

L-3 WESCAM has announced the successful in- service demonstrations of its MXTM-Series of designator systems at the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground i...

Sikorsky teams with Brazilian Air Force Academics to teach rotorcraft technology

2013-04-10 10:33:02

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has signed a Letter of Interest with the Brazilian Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) to establish a Rotorcraft Inno...

Frank D. Robinson to receive Guggenheim Medal

2013-04-10 10:47:16

Frank D. Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, has been selected to receive the 2013 Daniel Guggenheim Medal....

Bell Helicopter wins Delaware State Police contract for two Bell 429s

2013-04-10 10:59:25

Bell Helicopter announced that it has secured an agreement with the Delaware State Police for the supply of two Bell 429 aircraft. ...

Eurocopter marks long-term commitment to Brazilian helicopter operators

2013-04-10 11:12:22

Eurocotoper is marking its long-term commitment to Brazilian helicopter operators at the LAAD Defense & Security exposition....

Eurocopter marks long-term commitment to Brazilian helicopter operators

2013-04-10 11:13:51

Eurocotoper is marking its long-term commitment to Brazilian helicopter operators at the LAAD Defense & Security exposition....

Aero Technology Inc. Changes Name to Precision Aero Technology

2013-04-10 19:58:53

Long Beach, Calif.-based Aero Technology Inc. (ATI) has changed the company name to Precision Aero Technology (PAT) in an effort to identify the busin...

Colombian Army contracts for two additional S-70i Black Hawks

2013-04-10 20:08:00

Sikorsky Aircraft announced that the Colombian Army has contracted to buy two additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters....

AHS International announces 2013 award recipients

2013-04-10 20:12:27

AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society – has announced the 2013 recipients of its prestigious awards program....

FlightSafety promotes George Brady and Greg Arend

2013-04-10 20:26:18

George Brady has been promoted to director, Product Support and Simulator Operations for FlightSafety International, while Greg Arend has been promote...

Soloy Aviation Solutions announces sale of 12 AC311 Honeywell engine kits to Changhe Aircraft Industry Group

2013-04-10 20:30:26

Representatives of Soloy Aviation Solutions announced that they have signed a contract with China’s Changhe Aircraft Industries Group for 12 AC311 H...

Elbit Systems of America showcases solutions at AAAA

2013-04-10 20:41:59

Elbit Systems of America will present an array of solutions designed to enhance the capabilities of the Aviation Soldier during the Army Aviation Asso...

Avinco and Aviators Announce Strategic Cooperation in India

2013-04-09 11:05:14

Avinco and Aviators have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen their position in the Indian helicopter and commercial aircraft market....

Bell Helicopter announces new director of International Trade Support

2013-04-09 07:24:08

Bell Helicopter has appointed Sameer Rehman to the role of director, International Trade Support for Commercial Sales and Marketing....

Aero Products brings on new talent

2013-04-09 07:32:58

Aero Products Component Services, Inc. welcomes Heidi Middleton to its customer service and support team....

MedEvac Foundation International congratulates 2013 SMTA Scholarship winner

2013-04-09 07:38:24

Mercy Life Line flight nurse supervisor Matthew Benzen has been awarded the 2013 Safety Management Training Academy Scholarship by the MedEvac Foundat...

Mustang Survival launches new PFD for swift water rescue professionals

2013-04-09 07:49:13

Mustang Survival has launched its newest universal fit PFD for water rescue professionals, the high buoyancy MRV150 Swift Water Rescuer’s vest....

Embry-Riddle announces six new degree programs

2013-04-09 07:48:26

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is launching six new undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the university’s Florida, Arizona and Worldw...

Indonesia Approves Bell 429 Gross Weight Increase

2013-04-09 11:15:43

Bell Helicopter’s Bell 429 has earned Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to fly at an increased maximum gross weight o...

Sikorsky sales down due to lower military and aftermarket volumes

2013-04-25 09:33:20

In its first-quarter earnings call, United Technologies reported that sales at its Sikorsky division declined 7 percent during the first quarter of 20...

Canada issues RFP for Coast Guard light helicopter fleet renewal procurement

2013-04-08 09:35:17

Government Services Canada has issued a request for proposals for the procurement of light helicopters under the Coast Guard helicopter fleet renewal ...

Russian Helicopters to showcase latest helicopters at LAAD Defence and Security

2013-04-08 07:59:42

Russian Helicopters will bring a range of its latest models to LAAD Defence & Security, April 9 to 12 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....

Lightspeed Aviation Foundation to announce finalists for 2013 grants at Sun n Fun

2013-04-08 08:04:33

The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation will announce on April 11 the names of 15 charities which will benefit from grants to be awarded through the Pilot'...

Ramco signs 10 aviation deals in fiscal year 2012-13

2013-04-08 08:14:35

Ramco Systems signed 10 aviation deals in fiscal year 2012-13, including a deal with the helicopter and fixed-wing operator Hevilift....

Bell Helicopter announces new sales director for Asia-Pacific

2013-04-08 10:36:45

Bell Helicopter has announced that C.M. Hwang will assume the role of managing director of Commercial Sales, Asia Pacific....

Fire Scout unmanned helicopter sets deployment record

2013-04-07 23:51:30

The U.S. Navy's MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter recently completed its 600th deployed flight hour while embarked on USS Robert G. Bradley....

Second annual Rotors n Ribs Set for June 29

2013-04-06 11:03:59

The second annual Rotors 'n Ribs helicopter fly-in will take place June 29 in Goshen, Ind....

AeroSimulators to provide simulator maintenance and support services to Bond and INAER

2013-04-06 10:57:28

AeroSimulators announced that it has entered into simulator maintenance and support agreements with Bond Air Services and INAER Helicópteros Off-Shor...

Sikorsky announces Supplier of the Year awards

2013-04-06 12:10:04

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has announced the winners of its 2013 Supplier of the Year awards, who were recently recognized at the company's Supplier Gold...

Eurocopter and Turbomeca to establish two full assembly lines for Poland military helicopter acquisition

2013-04-05 09:42:20

In a bid for Poland's current military helicopter tender, Eurocopter and Turbomeca have announced the signature of industrial cooperation agreements w...

Bell Helicopter announces first safety symposium in India

2013-04-05 08:54:13

Bell Helicopter announced it is holding its first regional safety symposium for rotorcraft pilots and technicians from across India....

AHS Forum will highlight demanding role of suppliers

2013-04-05 09:09:17

The American Helicopter Society International 69th Annual Forum and Technology Display will explore the critical role of suppliers with a new special ...

Tactical Air Defense Services opens Huntsville office

2013-04-05 09:19:11

TADF's wholly owned subsidiary, AeroTech Corporation, has opened a new office to support its recently awarded contract with the U.S. Army Apache Progr...

RSG delivers Universal Gimbal Mount design for AW139 helicopter

2013-04-05 10:36:16

Rotorcraft Services Group has announced the successful development of a Universal Gimbal Mount system for the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter....

FAA extends tower closure date

2013-04-05 14:14:11

The Federal Aviation Administration announced on April 5 that it will delay the closures of all 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until ...

Metro Aviation begins completion of EC145 for Boston MedFlight

2013-04-04 00:29:30

Metro Aviation visited with representatives from Boston MedFlight and American Eurocopter recently to begin completion of MedFlight's new EC145....

True Blue Power paving the way for certified lithium-ion products in aviation

2013-04-04 00:45:09

True Blue Power has received several Supplemental Type Certificates for the TS835 Series lithium-ion emergency power supply, including STCs for EC145 ...

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics named Trig Avionics exclusive U.S. service center

2013-04-04 00:44:53

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has been named the exclusive United States Service Center for Trig Avionics, serving Trig customers in all of N...

Derco Aerospace announces exclusive distribution agreement with Copernicus Technology

2013-04-04 00:47:19

Derco Aerospace, Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Copernicus Technology Ltd....

Women in Aviation International takes off for 25th anniversary year

2013-04-04 00:51:32

Women in Aviation, International president Dr. Peggy Chabrian has turned her attention to major networking and outreach as part of WAI’s 25 years of...

Oceania Aviation Group acquires Flightline and Skysales New Zealand

2013-04-04 01:04:49

Oceania Aviation Group has announced the acquisition of Flightline Aviation and Skysales....

Bond Air Services signs seven-year contract with North West Air Ambulance

2013-04-04 08:47:40

Bond Air Services, the largest operator of air ambulance aviation units in the UK, has been awarded a new seven-year contract by North West Air Ambula...

Established aviation records fall during the 3rd annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week

2013-04-04 09:16:09

The St. Andrews Airport Community in the greater Winnipeg area is the winner of the 2013 Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide title....

SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at the Northern Air Transport Association Tradeshow

2013-04-04 21:43:46

SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Northern Air Transport Association AGM and Tradeshow, April 8-10. ...

Erickson Air-Crane sponsors external load training scholarship for Whirly-Girls

2013-04-03 00:48:25

Erickson Air-Crane has committed to a $6,000 annual external load training scholarship through the Whirly-Girls International....

Metro Aviation to complete EC155 for second HEMS user in US

2013-04-03 01:00:46

Metro Aviation is preparing to complete another Eurocopter EC155, this time for Shands at the University of Florida's ShandsCair. ...

Breeze-Eastern secures Army order for advanced rescue hoists

2013-04-03 01:09:46

Breeze-Eastern Corporation has announced a $6 million, 59-unit order from the United States Army for its High Performance Rescue Hoists....

Twirly Birds mourn passing of Ozzie York

2013-04-03 01:16:18

Twirly Birds announces the passing of longtime member Osvil "Ozzie" York on March 25....

SAS announces exclusive partnership agreement with Epsilon Systems Solutions

2013-04-03 10:40:39

Sikorsky Aerospace Services has announced the signing of a five-year agreement for exclusive distribution of the Epsilon Systems Compact Aircraft Supp...

CAE awarded MH-60R contract with Royal Australian Navy

2013-04-03 10:52:53

CAE has won a series of military contracts valued at approximately $130 million Cdn., including a contract to develop an MH-60R avionics maintenance t...

Canadian Armed Forces to participate in joint multinational NATO exercise

2013-04-03 11:04:14

More than 900 Canadian sailors, airmen and airwomen of the Canadian Armed Forces departed April 2 to participate in Exercise Joint Warrior in the UK....

Eurocopter provides update on EC225 investigation

2013-04-03 12:54:54

Eurocopter is closer to finalizing the probable cause of a bevel shaft crack that led to the ditchings of two EC225 LP helicopters in the North Sea in...

Alaska State Troopers release information on fatal crash

2013-04-02 11:40:28

The Alaska Department of Public Safety Public Information Office has released a statement providing further details on the fatal crash of an Alaska St...

Alaska State Troopers honor accident victims Pilot Mel Nading and Trooper Tage Toll

2013-04-02 12:12:59

The Alaska Department of Public Safety has released obituaries honoring Pilot Mel Nading and Trooper Tage Toll, who were killed in a helicopter crash ...

Registration open for California-Nevada Joint Safety Summit

2013-04-02 12:41:35

Registration is now open for the first Joint Safety Summit, intended to promote the safe and effective operations of air medical and rescue operations...

JSSI introduces Alliance Program

2013-04-01 01:14:48

JSSI has introduced a multi-tiered Alliance Program to meet the needs of its growing network of customers and business associates....

Simplex receives Japanese STC for AW139 Fire Attack system

2013-04-01 01:36:32

Simplex Aerospace has received a Japanese Supplemental Type Certificate for its Fire Attack system Model 326GII for the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopte...

Air Evac Lifeteam awarded seventh consecutive Diamond Certificate of Excellence

2013-04-01 10:40:34

Air Evac Lifeteam has been awarded the Diamond Certificate of Excellence for the seventh consecutive year by the Federal Aviation Administration....

Columbia Helicopters receives first three of 10 former Swedish helicopters

2013-04-01 12:03:37

Columbia Helicopters has taken delivery of the first three of 10 heavy lift helicopters purchased from the Swedish Department of Defense....

Eurocopter Japan delivers helicopter equipped with world-first satcom system

2013-03-29 00:05:06

The Japanese Fire and Disaster Management Agency has received a Eurocopter AS365 N3 helicopter equipped with a high-speed, real-time transmission syst...

Eurocopter’s Ecureuil family arrives in Bangladesh

2013-03-29 00:00:47

Eurocopter has made a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the delivery of an EC130 B4 to R&R Aviation....

AS350 B3e enters UK market

2013-03-29 00:07:13

Eurocopter has delivered an AS350 B3e to a UK customer for the first time....

FlightSafety International promotes John Van Maren

2013-03-29 00:19:55

FlightSafety International has promoted John Van Maren to vice president, Simulation....

Giving Back

2013-03-28 13:02:26

At 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...

Bond Offshore Helicopters signs new contract with Premier Oil

2013-03-28 11:31:45

Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd has been awarded a new contract with Premier Oil plc, which it will service with a new Sikorsky S-92 aircraft....

Russian Helicopters announces revenue growth and 290 helicopter deliveries in 2012

2013-03-28 11:38:05

Russian Helicopters saw 21 percent revenue growth and delivered 290 helicopters in 2012....

Air Evac Lifeteam earns three-year CECBEMS accreditation

2013-03-28 12:19:54

Air Evac Lifeteam was recently awarded a three-year certification from the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services....

Aerial firefighters are prepared for busy fire season

2013-03-28 14:28:51

The American Helicopter Services and Aerial Firefighting Association is reporting that private sector aerial firefighters report their aircraft are mi...

Forecast International sees intensifying competition in military rotorcraft market

2013-03-27 11:08:18

A new Forecast International study is projecting intensifying competition among manufacturers in the medium/heavy military rotorcraft market....

More STC Approvals for Latitude satcom and FDM systems

2013-03-27 14:50:53

Latitude Technologies has received additional supplemental type certificates for its SkyNode and IONode products....

HNZ Group announces 2012 financial results

2013-03-27 11:23:09

HNZ Group Inc. said its 2012 financial results were in line with expectations....

FreeFlight Systems renews support For Capstone Data Interface standard

2013-03-27 11:34:20

FreeFlight Systems has announced its continuing support for the Capstone Data Interface Protocol as well as a new venture with Aspen Avionics....

PT Travira Air to buy S-76D helicopters as it expands offshore business

2013-03-27 11:39:47

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that it has entered into agreements to sell two S-76D helicopters to Indonesia-based PT Travira Air....

Weststar Aviation Services signs contract for eight AgustaWestland AW139 and AW189 helicopters

2013-03-27 12:53:31

Weststar Aviation Services has signed a contract with AgustaWestland for the supply of six AW139 and two AW189 helicopters....

Russian Helicopters and Denel Aviation launch service center in South Africa

2013-03-27 12:00:14

Russian Helicopters and Denel Aviation of South Africa have opened an MRO center in South Africa for Russian-built helicopters....

FAA issues emergency AD for certain hoist-equipped helicopters

2013-03-27 12:07:33

The United States Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency airworthiness directive for helicopters with certain Goodrich hoist models ...

FAA issues ADs for wide range of helicopter models

2013-03-27 12:21:35

The United States Federal Aviation Administration has recently issued new airworthiness directives (ADs) for certain Agusta, Bell, Eurocopter, MD, Rob...

Weststar Aviation adds two Eurocopter EC225 helicopters

2013-03-27 12:55:13

Weststar Aviation of Malaysia has ordered two Eurocopter EC225 helicopters as its first heavy-lift helicopters for oil and gas operations....

CALSTAR Air Ambulance leads country with new treatment for bleeding trauma patients

2013-03-27 21:06:30

CALSTAR is the first air ambulance in the United States to introduce a new clot-stabilizing treatment to its arsenal of medications. ...

Helicopter vibrations reduced by enhanced rotor tuning algorithm

2013-03-26 13:41:45

Helitune and the University of Bristol have developed an algorithm that reduces the number of flights required for rotor tracking and balancing....

Universal Avionics to announce new warranty program

2013-03-26 07:42:23

Universal Avionics is announcing its new FlightAssure Extended Warranty Program during the AEA International Convention and Trade Show....

Bristow emerges as victor in UK SAR contest

2013-03-26 10:59:34

The UK Department for Transport has announced Bristow Helicopters as the winner of a long-term search-and-rescue contract that is expected to provide ...

Eurocopter UK contracts for Rusada Envision program

2013-03-26 11:08:00

Eurocopter UK has selected the Rusada Envision program to use alongside SAP for the management of its business....

Latitude Exhibits at AEA International Convention

2013-03-26 11:10:56

Latitude Technologies will be a very active exhibitor again this year at the AEA International Convention....

HAC and Vertical Magazine launch new partnership

2013-03-25 23:50:18

The Helicopter Association of Canada has joined with industry-leading rotorcraft publication Vertical Magazine to revolutionize the way it delivers as...

R44 in fatal Australian crash had fuel tanks at known risk for post-crash fire

2013-03-25 10:56:13

The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau has confirmed that the Robinson R44 helicopter involved in a fatal crash south of Sydney on March 21 was e...

Russian Helicopters to showcase new models in Southeast Asia

2013-03-25 09:45:26

Russian Helicopters will bring a line-up including some of its latest helicopters to the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in M...

The Safariland Group acquires Mustang Survival

2013-03-25 09:51:12

The Safariland Group has acquired Mustang Survival and its related entities....

SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at AEA International Convention

2013-03-25 11:28:51

SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the 56th Annual Aircraft Electronic Association International Convention and Tradeshow....

Coast Guard releases final report on 2010 helicopter crash

2013-03-24 15:36:14

A loss of situational awareness by the pilot and a failure to take control of the aircraft by the copilot are the primary factors that caused the cras...

Africair Inc signs up for two 47GT-6 helicopters

2013-03-22 00:15:28

Africair Inc. of Florida has agreed to purchase two 47GT-6 helicopters for resale into Africa. ...

New StandardAero leadership appointed

2013-03-22 00:29:22

Firoz Tarapore will replace Rob Mionis as interim president and chief executive officer for StandardAero....

Canadian aerospace industry welcomes 2013 Budget initiatives

2013-03-22 09:58:37

The Canadian aerospace sector came away from the 2013 Federal Budget with more than $1 billion in cash and the support of the Conservative government ...

Auditor General report is critical of BC Ambulance Service

2013-03-22 10:19:58

A new report says the BC Ambulance Service could be doing more to ensure that its air ambulance services deliver timely and safe patient care....

Lakelse Air expands fleet with purchase of AS355N Twin Star from EuroTec Canada

2013-03-22 10:57:29

EuroTec Canada has delivered an AS355N to Lakelse Air Ltd for its utility and base operations in British Columbia....

Travis County provides more details on UH-1H acquisition

2013-03-22 11:13:45

Travis County STAR Flight has provided more details on its purchase of a Bell UH-1H announced at Heli-Expo 2013 in Las Vegas....

Project Zero tilt rotor technology demonstrator an international collaboration

2013-03-22 11:26:20

AgustaWestland has released further details about its Project Zero all-electric tiltrotor technology demonstrator....

FAA announces closure of 149 air traffic control towers

2013-03-22 16:09:22

The Federal Aviation Administration reached the decision that 149 federal contract towers will close beginning April 7 as part of the agency’s sequ...

Equivalent Level of Safety used to achieve Robinson R66 certification in Russia

2013-03-21 10:22:10

The recent certification of the Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter in Russia has demonstrated a means by which the R66 may achieve certification in count...

Waypoint Aeronautical to lead North American sales and distribution efforts for Acrosoma NV composite panel technology

2013-03-21 09:05:33

Waypoint Aeronautical has announced an exclusive contract with Acrosoma NV of Belgium to lead a new sales and marketing effort for its unique composit...

CCAA partners with industry in educational offerings

2013-03-21 09:20:24

The Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace has partnered with the Helicopter Association of Canada to offer Quality Assurance Fundamentals worksh...

Tactical Air Defense Services awarded contract on Apache helicopter program

2013-03-21 09:33:34

Tactical Air Defense Services has been awarded a one-year contract to provide subject matter expertise to Camber Corporation for the U.S. Army Apache ...

Vector Aerospace appoints Glenn Hawley to director of Service Center Network

2013-03-21 09:38:15

Newly appointed Service Center Network director Glenn Hawley will be responsible for the overall operations of Vector’s five service centers....

Mi-38 world records officially registered by FAI

2013-03-21 10:25:14

Records set in 2012 by the second prototype of the Mi-38 helicopter have been officially registered as world records by the Fédération Aéronautique...

Royal Canadian Air Force conducts search and rescue exercise in Kelowna

2013-03-21 10:31:11

More than 60 members of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron are taking part in an exercise designed to test their search and rescue response to an aviat...

Erickson Air-Crane announces acquisition of Evergreen Helicopters

2013-03-20 17:09:54

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated has executed a stock purchase agreement for the purchase of Evergreen Helicopters Inc....

SEI Industries hosts Columbian Foreign Affairs visit

2013-03-20 10:44:25

SEI Industries Ltd. recently hosted the Counsellor for Foreign Affairs from the Consul General of Colombia....

Air Methods to utilize FlightSafety’s Eurocopter EC135 simulator

2013-03-20 10:54:18

Air Methods Corporation has entered into an agreement with FlightSafety International to use its Eurocopter EC135 Level D qualified full flight simula...

Rotorsim AW139 simulator obtains ENAC certification to Level D

2013-03-20 11:04:10

The Italian civil aviation authority has granted Level D certification to a CAE 3000 Series AW139 full-flight simulator jointly developed by AgustaWes...

Mi-24 turns 40 this year

2013-03-20 11:11:21

This year marks the 40th anniversary of production of the first purpose-built Russian combat helicopter....

AgustaWestland welcomes UK government's announcement for new investments in aerospace

2013-03-20 11:16:54

AgustaWestland said it welcomes an announcement by the UK Government of further significant investments in the aerospace industry....

Eurocopter EC175 wraps up United States demo tour

2013-03-20 11:27:48

Eurocopter is reporting that the EC175 received rave reviews during its U.S. demonstration tour....

Spectrum Aeromed hires Chad Kost as chief operating officer

2013-03-20 13:01:26

Spectrum Aeromed has announced the hiring of Chad Kost to serve in the newly created position of chief operating officer for the company....

EC145 T2 demos in the United States

2013-03-19 12:27:08

The Eurocopter EC145 T2 has been conducting a flight demonstration tour in the U.S....

Barry Cordage promotes Benoit Thibert to vice president position

2013-03-19 01:37:41

Barry Cordage Ltd. has announced the promotion of Benoit Thibert to vice president of Product Development....

California Senate bill urges President and Congress to act on Los Angeles Helicopter Noise Relief Act

2013-03-19 10:29:57

California State Sen. Ted W. Lieu has introducted a resolution urging President Obama and Congress to approve the pending Los Angeles Residential Heli...

New federal reporting requirement for air tour operators

2013-03-19 11:34:40

Helicopter Association International is alerting U.S. air tour operators to new reporting requirements for flights conducted in the vicinity of nation...

Metro Aviation begins configuration of EC145 for Memorial MedFlight

2013-03-18 01:40:54

Metro Aviation is completing a new Eurocopter EC145 for Memorial MedFlight of Indiana....

Asia Pacific Aerospace selected as Rolls-Royce RR300 Engine AMROC

2013-03-18 01:48:34

Asia Pacific Aerospace has been selected by Rolls-Royce to become an Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center for the RR300 engine for the Au...

SkyTrac Systems sponsors CHC Safety and Quality Summit 2013

2013-03-18 12:56:23

SkyTrac Systems is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2013 CHC Safety and Quality Summit....

Brown Helicopter signs up for the 47GT-6 helicopter

2013-03-18 18:53:11

Brown Helicopter of Pensacola has agreed to purchase a 47GT-6 helicopter for delivery in 2016....

Donaldson names Precision Technologies as sales and marketing partner in Southeast Asia

2013-03-18 18:59:14

Donaldson Aerospace and Defense is partnering with Precision Technologies Pte. Ltd. to strengthen sales and marketing of its filtration solutions for ...

Avinco celebrates 10 years as pre-owned helicopter specialists

2013-03-17 15:38:09

This year Avinco proudly celebrates its 10 year anniversary as one of the world’s leading pre-owned helicopter specialists....

Coast Guard medevacs crewman near Kodiak

2013-03-17 15:42:00

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Kodiak medevaced a crewman who was exhibiting symptoms of hypothermia from a fishing vess...

Era Helicopters issues statement on Louisiana accident

2013-03-16 10:42:30

Era Helicopters issued a statement regarding the fatal crash of an S-76A++ helicopter on March 15....

SB47 releases more details on new 47GT-6 helicopter

2013-03-15 11:07:19

Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. has released a question-and-answer format information letter providing more details on the 47GT-6 helicopter it launched a...

Skandia introduces new aircraft interior materials flammability testing guidelines

2013-03-15 01:37:26

Skandia, Inc. has completed the across-the-board implementation of the Federal Aviation Administration's new policy statement on flammability testing ...

New president chosen for Professional Aviation Associates

2013-03-15 01:42:25

Greenwich AeroGroup has announced the hiring of Brian Dannewitz as the president of Professional Aviation Associates. ...

First two Bristow aircraft for UK Gap SAR contract arrive in Scotland

2013-03-15 11:57:14

Two of the four Sikorsky S-92 helicopters that will service the UK Gap Search and Rescue contract for Northern Scotland have now arrived in Scotland a...

Bristow Norway captain describes dramatic sea rescue

2013-03-15 12:00:43

Bristow Group has released a case study on its rescue of 11 people from a Norwegian fishing vessel in October....

Police Service of Northern Ireland orders EC145

2013-03-15 13:30:21

The acquisition of a Eurocopter EC145 by the Police Service of Northern Ireland reinforces the company’s impressive presence with law enforcement ag...

CHC Helicopter marks eight straight quarter of revenue and earnings growth

2013-03-14 03:06:26

CHC Helicopter marked the eighth consecutive quarter of revenue and earnings growth in its fiscal third-quarter 2013. ...

IHST restructures U.S. Helicopter Safety Team

2013-03-14 03:12:56

The International Helicopter Safety Team is adding additional focus to its safety efforts in the U.S. helicopter community by designating two of its c...

HAI presses FAA on contract towers and urges members to support Moran Amendment

2013-03-14 03:20:24

Helicopter Association International is urging members to support an amendment that would prevent the closure of three out of every four air traffic c...

Russian Helicopters delivers new Mi-171 to Russian operator SKOL Airline

2013-03-14 10:42:08

Russian Helicopters has delivered two Mi-171 transport helicopters with type certification to Russian aviation company SKOL Airline, LLC....

Flash seen in sky before fatal EagleMed crash

2013-03-14 11:23:15

The National Transportation Safety Board reports that a witness saw a flash in the sky in front of him prior to the fatal crash of an EagleMed helicop...

StandardAero named authorized maintenance repair and overhaul center for Rolls-Royce RR300

2013-03-13 12:35:57

Rolls-Royce has selected Standard Aero to support the RR300 engine at both its Winnipeg and Singapore locations....

FAA proposes to supersede existing ADs for Robinson and Agusta A109E helicopters

2013-03-13 00:39:39

The United States Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to supersede existing airworthiness directives for certain Robinson R22 and R44 and Ag...

FAA issues ADs for Eurocopter AS332 and Sikorsky S-64F helicopters

2013-03-13 00:42:04

The United States Federal Aviation Administration is adopting new airworthiness directives (ADs) for Eurocopter Model AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 hel...

FAA proposes AD for Bell 412 helicopters with certain crosstubes

2013-03-13 00:51:56

The United States Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to adopt a new airworthiness directive for Bell and Agusta Model 412 helicopters with c...

Tanis announces preheat system for Bell 429

2013-03-13 00:58:42

Tanis Aircraft Products has announced a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Bell 429 covering installation of Tanis Preheat System....

Metro Aviation releases new app

2013-03-13 01:01:59

Metro Aviation recently released an innovative smart phone app that has the potential to decrease helicopter emergency medical services response time ...

ASA releases new practical test standards guide

2013-03-13 11:35:13

ASA has released a new version of its Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor for Helicopter Practical Test Standards book to reflect new standards tha...

Gardner Aviation Services debuts avionics and pilot supplies catalog

2013-03-13 01:20:14

Gardner Aviation Services has announced the debut of its General Aviation Fixed Wing and Rotorcraft Product Support Catalog....

Tennessee Highway Patrol announces permanent aviation support for West Tennessee

2013-03-13 10:28:40

A Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter and pilot have been permanently assigned to assist with aviation support of law enforcement in west Tennessee....

Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling departs EADS for Bombardier

2013-03-12 11:59:48

The EADS board of directors has accepted the resignation of Lutz Bertling and appointed Guillaume Faury as the new CEO of Eurocopter....

New Vertical fleet poster now available to purchase

2013-03-04 02:13:54

Just in time for Heli-Expo 2013, Vertical Magazine’s new, completely redesigned fleet poster is now available for purchase....

Guidance Aviation to transport students and instructors to Heli-Expo Career Fair

2013-03-04 16:18:40

Guidance Aviation will be transporting its flight students and instructors to the 11th Annual Helicopter Association International Helicopter Industry...

Air Methods receives $44.8 million contract from Sikorsky

2013-03-04 16:11:45

Air Methodsl United Rotorcraft Division has been awarded a $44.8 million contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for medevac interior systems....

Curtiss-Wright announces miniature Part 135 FOQA/FDM compliant recorder

2013-03-04 14:20:11

Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics has announced the development of a new Information Collection and Monitoring System....

Spectronics introduces complete leak detection kit for aviation fluid systems

2013-03-04 14:14:20

Spectronics Corporation has introduced the ALK-365 Aviation Fluid Leak Detection Kit....

DAC International receives product approval in Japan

2013-03-04 14:07:24

The Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau has approved DAC International's Gen-X Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) hardware with Touch Panel Display....

Greenwich AeroGroup to offer LiveAero demos at Heli-Expo

2013-03-04 14:02:40

Greenwich AeroGroup will be offering live demonstrations of LiveTV Satellite Communications LiveAero Wi-Fi broadband data and voice system at Heli-Exp...

Absolute Marketing and Communications introducing new services at Heli-Expo 2013

2013-03-04 13:56:43

Absolute Marketing & Communications is introducing two new services that are in high demand in today's business environment....

Bond becomes full member of Step Change In Safety

2013-03-04 13:50:37

Bond Offshore Helicopters is the first helicopter operator to become a full member of Step Change In Safety....

CanWest Component Services announces joint venture

2013-03-04 13:33:59

CanWest Component Services has entered into a multi-party Joint Venture with a goal of increasing CanWest's ability to service its international opera...

Blue Sky Network debuts HawkEye Portable Tracker Plus

2013-03-04 13:15:37

Blue Sky Network is extending its product line of fleet management solutions with the new palm-sized HawkEye Portable Tracker (PT) Plus. ...

Verticalmag.com launches stunning new design

2013-03-04 02:07:40

Verticalmag.com, the helicopter industry’s most trusted online publication, has unveiled a bold new design that promises to heighten the user experi...

Russian Helicopters to showcase latest Russian developments at Heli Expo 2013

2013-03-04 13:02:24

Russian Helicopters will showcase the Ka-62, Mi-171A2 and Ka-32A11BC at Heli Expo 2013....

Air Comm Corporation selects Quantum Control software

2013-03-04 12:52:14

Air Comm Corporation has chosen Quantum Control software to manage its accounting, manufacturing and shop control operations....

Heli-One Poland in full operation, extending company's global helicopter MRO reach

2013-03-01 13:33:42

The newest location for Heli-One, the world's largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is now in fu...

Bell Helicopter ‘Relentlessly focused’ on customers at Heli-Expo 2013

2013-02-28 23:58:01

Bell Helicopter will showcase a number of aircraft and program updates at Heli-Expo 2013....

AgustaWestland receives new order for the AW169 in Australia

2013-03-01 00:00:47

AgustaWestland has announced the sale of a further VIP-transport configured AW169 light intermediate helicopter in Australia....

Air Methods reports year 2012 results and 1Q2013 update

2013-03-01 00:04:47

Air Methods Corporation has reported financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012....

American Heroes Air Show lands in Austin

2013-03-01 00:07:25

The American Heroes Air Show is teaming up with the 2013 Texas Military Forces Open House, April 20 and 21 on the grounds of historic Camp Mabry in th...

Absolute Marketing & Communications selected as agency of record by CanWest Component Services

2013-03-01 00:18:39

CanWest Component Services has retained AM&C as its agency of record....

New pitch link control bearing system promises long-life performance

2013-03-01 00:12:42

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. is introducing INVINSYS, a new, innovative pitch control bearing technology for rotary-wing applications. ...

Night Flight Concepts announces 2013 conference schedule

2013-03-01 00:20:48

Night Flight Concepts has announced its 2013 conference attendance and engagement schedule....

Loss of tail rotor effectiveness caused 2011 fatal JetRanger crash in New York City

2013-03-01 13:39:02

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified loss of tail rotor effectiveness as the probable cause of a Bell 206B Jet...

Straube’s Aircraft Service to obtain repair station certification

2013-03-01 00:24:48

Straube's Aircraft Services will soon obtain Federal Aviation Regulations Part 145 Repair Station Certification at the AgustaWestland paint facility l...

Twirly Birds announce associate member nominations

2013-03-01 00:26:57

Twirly Birds, a longtime social group comprised primarily of helicopter pilots, has announced the nomination of two prospective associate members for ...

All Metal launches new marketing program

2013-02-28 10:25:12

All Metal Maintenance Stands has announced the launch of the companys newest enhancements to its fully integrated marketing strategy. ...

Time running short to register for 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit

2013-02-28 10:31:16

Registration for the 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit, March 18 to 20 in downtown Vancouver, B.C., is still open, but only for another 15 days....

Donaldson barrier filters assist Australian aerial firefighters

2013-02-28 10:34:48

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc., continues to provide critical engine protection for helicopter operators battlin...

FlightSafety now offers Bell Helicopter Training at its Learning Center in Dallas

2013-02-28 10:40:56

FlightSafety International is now offering training for Bell Helicopter operators at its newly expanded Learning Center in Dallas, Texas....

Helicopter simulator market active for Frasca

2013-02-28 10:46:14

Frasca International Inc. is actively manufacturing and delivering helicopter Full Flight Simulators (FFSs) and Flight Training Devices (FTDs) to cust...

+LifeBlanket systems selected by Maryland State Police

2013-02-28 10:48:48

Maryland State Police (MSP) has selected the original +LifeBlanket Patient Packaging Systems for service in its new AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters, ...

Oregon Aero launches CRM/AMRM training to reduce HEMS crashes

2013-02-28 10:52:05

To date, more than 360 crewmembers have been killed in helicopter emergency medical service accidents, leaving 600 crash survivors, according to the A...

Phoenix Heliparts refurbishes copy of Magnum, P.I. MD 500D for Paradise Helicopters

2013-02-28 10:54:54

Phoenix Heliparts has refurbished an MD 500 for Paradise Helicopters of Oahu, Hawaii, which is a copy of the one used in the hit TV show, Magnum, P.I....

Precision Heliparts opens new facilities in Louisiana and Australia

2013-02-28 10:58:21

Atlanta, Ga.-based Precision Heliparts (PHP) has announced the opening of two new Sales and Service facilities in Lafayette, La. and Brisbane, Queensl...

SkyTrac unveils ISAT-200A voice messaging and exceedance detection

2013-02-28 11:04:21

SkyTrac Systems is inviting all Heli-Expo 2013 attendees to visit booth C2811 to experience a hands-on demonstration of its new Voice Messaging and Ex...

Vector Aerospace promotes Paul Bland to regional sales and service manager

2013-02-28 11:12:38

Vector Aerospace Corporation is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic has appointed Paul Bland as regional sales and se...

Conklin & de Decker Marks 22nd Year at Heli-Expo

2013-02-28 12:10:57

Conklin & de Decker will once again be exhibiting at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., on March 5-7 for the 22nd consecutive year. ...

Israel Certifies Bell 429

2013-02-28 12:16:22

Bell Helicopter has announced that the Bell 429 has earned Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) type acceptance to operate in Israel, as well as ...

Can West Component Services attending Heli-Expo in Las Vegas

2013-02-28 12:18:52

CanWest Component Services Inc. president and director of maintenance, Tom Jackson, announced that he and key members of the Can West team will be at ...

Sikorsky, Boeing propose X2 design for US Army's Joint Multi-Role Future Vertical Lift Requirements

2013-02-28 12:39:04

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Boeing are to submit a joint proposal to build a demonstrator aircraft based on Sikorskys X2 Technology rotorcraft design...

Kamov Ka-32A11BC presented with Australian certificate of airworthiness

2013-02-27 07:59:32

The Kamov Ka-32A11BC was officially awarded its certificate of airworthiness by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority at a ceremony during th...

Helidecks Software Solutions releases R44 iPad app

2013-02-27 08:05:33

Helidecks Software Solutions has released a Robinson R44 Raven II pilots cockpit guide and checklist app....

HAI hosts roundtable discussion for chief pilots at Heli-Expo

2013-02-27 08:14:46

Helicopter Association International will host a roundtable open forum discussion exclusively for helicopter chief pilots at Heli-Expo 2013....

JSSI announces airframe programs for Eurocopter EC135 and EC145

2013-02-27 09:41:38

Jet Support Services, Inc. is offering new Airframe Programs for the Eurocopter EC135 and EC145 series of helicopters. ...

First Maryland State Police AW139 helicopters delivered

2013-02-27 10:47:15

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command has taken delivery of the first two of 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters that will replace its existing f...

StandardAero names Chad Kaatz director of engineering for Helicopters

2013-02-25 23:10:41

StandardAeros Helicopters business, headquartered in Winnipeg, Man., has announced Chad Kaatz as director of Engineering....

Kaman reports 2012 fourth quarter and full year results

2013-02-26 08:52:02

Kaman has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2012, with CEO Neal Keating describing 2012 as "a great y...

FAA adopts new ADs for certain Pratt & Whitney Canada engines

2013-02-26 09:02:59

The FAA is adopting new airworthiness directives for certain Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C turboshaft engines, and for certain serial number PW206B...

NTSB issues preliminary report for fatal Acton helicopter crash

2013-02-26 10:05:56

The United States National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the Feb. 10 helicopter crash that killed pilot David Gibbs a...

Higher speeds, increased efficiency, elegant designs are the focus of new VTOL X-Plane

2013-02-26 10:44:40

DARPA, devoted to maintaining the technological superiority of the United States military, has launched a new VTOL X-Plane program designed to yield a...

Russian Helicopters marks 90 years of Russian civil aviation with unique archive photos

2013-02-26 11:03:27

Russian Helicopters has put unique archive photographs on show at Moscows Sheremetyevo International Airport to celebrate 90 years of civil aviation i...

U.S. helicopter accidents decline overall, but private mishaps climb upwards

2013-02-26 20:49:08

New data from the International Helicopter Safety Team shows that the total number of civil helicopter accidents in the United States has declined sin...

Columbia Helicopters announces acquisition of 10 heavy-lift helicopters

2013-02-26 21:02:12

Columbia Helicopters has acquired 10 Vertol 107-II helicopters from the Swedish Department of Defense....

Aircraft Maintenance Systems introduces Penalty Calculator for AW139 operators

2013-02-26 21:14:02

Aircraft Maintenance Systems has introduced its Penalty Calculator Software Tool for AgustaWestland AW139 operators....

Astronics Max-Viz-1500 approved for â€¨Bell 206 and 407 helicopters retrofit applications in China

2013-02-26 21:27:01

Astronics Corporations Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system has received approval by the Civil Aviation Administration of China for retrofit installati...

Twirly Birds announce 2013 Les Morris Award Recipient

2013-02-26 21:34:27

Social helicopter pilot group Twirly Birds has announced the 2013 Les Morris Award recipient as Jake Hart....

FAA considers revisions to Part 27 weight limit

2013-02-24 14:29:05

After ruling that a weight exemption for the Bell 429 would present Bell Helicopter and its customers with an unfair economic advantage, the United St...

Aviation Search Group appoints sales manager

2013-02-25 10:00:08

Aviation Search Group, an executive style search firm dedicated to the aviation industry, has appointed Beverly Brown to the position of sales manager...

Eagle 407HP enters flight testing

2013-02-25 08:59:54

Eagle Copters Ltd.s Eagle 407HP, a re-engined version of the Bell 407, has now commenced flight testing on its path to certification....

Eagle Copters acquires Geneva Aviation

2013-02-25 10:12:40

Eagle Copters Ltd. has acquired Geneva Aviation and will be operating it under name Eagle Avionics Systems....

Zephyr International announces recent accomplishments

2013-02-25 11:04:35

Zephyr International LLC is announcing several recent deliveries and product developments of note for the helicopter community....

HelicopterBuyer announces strategic expansion

2013-02-25 22:35:20

HelicopterBuyer, Inc. has announced a strategic expansion of its business with the addition of engine brokerage services for Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Ro...

Helitowcart announces dual wheels for R44 and R66

2013-02-25 22:39:01

Helitowcart, a specialist in helicopter handling devices and accessories, is now adding a new product: dual wheels compatible with the Robinson R44 an...

Helidecks Software Solutions releases AW109E iPad app

2013-02-25 22:49:03

Helidecks Software Solutions announces the release of its AgustaWestland AW109E Power pilots cockpit guide and checklist app. ...

Sikorsky Innovations announces awardees of second Entrepreneurial Challenge Competition

2013-02-25 23:03:40

Sikorsky Innovations has selected EvoLux Transportation, LLC as the winner of its second Entrepreneurial Challenge Competition and awarded special rec...

Dakota Air Parts and Air Services International team up at Heli-Expo for 2nd year

2013-02-25 23:20:38

Dakota Air Parts and Phoenix, Ariz.-based strategic partner Air Services International (ASI) will be co-exhibiting at booth C2106 during Heli-Expo 201...

YES Communications renews contract with Metro Aviation, Inc.

2013-02-25 23:26:51

YES Communications, Inc. has signed a contract extension with premier air medical transportation and helicopter completions provider, Metro Aviation, ...

Eurocopter EC175 takes on the world

2013-02-25 23:37:33

The next-generation Eurocopter EC175, the manufacturer's newest entry in the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter market segment, is starting an intern...

Bell Helicopter delivers first Bell 429s to Nigeria

2013-02-24 21:16:58

Bell Helicopter has announced the delivery of two Bell 429s, one to the Nigeria Police Air Wing (NPAW) and another to the Nigeria Emergency Management...

Eurocopter's new EC175 makes first stop at American Eurocopter

2013-02-24 21:27:45

A Eurocopter EC175 arrived Friday at American Eurocopters headquarters in Grand Prairie, Texas to kick off its U.S. demo tour....

Scott’s – Bell 47, Inc. announces successful completion of start-up phase and change of leadership

2013-02-24 21:54:03

Scotts Bell 47, Inc. (SB47) has announced a change of leadership related to the successful completion of its start-up phase....

Air Methods to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results

2013-02-24 22:11:23

Air Methods Corporation will report financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012 after the close of the market on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2...

Advanced Helicopter Services to exhibit during Heli-Expo

2013-02-24 22:40:33

Northern California helicopter maintenance and completions provider Advanced Helicopter Services will exhibit for the first time this year at Helicop...

Helicopter Technology Company announces technical briefing

2013-02-24 22:51:40

Hughes/MDHI Model 369, 500, and 600 operators are invited to attend a technical briefing at Heli-Expo 2013 hosted by Helicopter Technology Company....

CHC Safety & Quality Summit sessions open for registration

2013-02-24 23:01:22

General sessions are now open for registration for the CHC Safety & Quality Summit, March 18 to 20 in Vancouver, B.C....

Russian Helicopters launches Global Helicopter Firefighting Initiative

2013-02-21 10:04:56

The launch of Russian Helicopters' Global Helicopter Firefighting Initiative coincides with the Avalon Airshow 2013 in Australia, where the Kamov Ka-3...

Prominent figures encourage girls and women to pursue aviation vocations

2013-02-22 08:43:45

The Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Transportation and His Worship Mayor Mark Heyck will be on hand at the upcoming The Skys No Limit Girls Fly ...

Timken announces Bell-approved replacement parts

2013-02-22 11:45:30

Timken will exhibit its full range of aerospace aftermarket parts and services along with original equipment capabilities at Heli-Expo 2013....

Bond Offshore Helicopters awarded new contract with BW Offshore (UK) Limited

2013-02-21 09:02:54

Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd. has been awarded a new contract with BW Offshore worth in the region of 16 million ($24.4 million US)....

Branding Iron named agency of record for SkyPlan

2013-02-21 09:14:58

Calgary, Alta.- based SkyPlan has named Branding Iron Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations their agency of record....

L-3 WESCAM executes successful MX-25 flight demonstrations for the U.S. Army

2013-02-21 09:28:03

L-3 WESCAM announced the successful on-time delivery and in-flight demonstrations of its first MX-25 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging system....

Air Methods to provide transfer center services to KentuckyOne Health

2013-02-20 07:30:01

Air Methods Corporation will provide medical communication services via its DirectCall Transfer Center to KentuckyOne Healths 18 hospitals and ambulat...

Breeze-Eastern unveils new leadership and organizational changes

2013-02-20 07:44:02

The dedicated dedicated hoist and winch specialist Breeze-Eastern Corporation has announced a series of changes designed to strengthen key areas of th...

Branding Iron expands relationship with Spectrum Aeromed

2013-02-20 07:50:34

One of Inc. Magazines 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America, Spectrum Aeromed, has named Branding Iron their agency of record....

REBTECH provides NVG capability to HeliStream

2013-02-20 07:54:30

REBTECH has announced the initial night vision compatible conversion of an AS350 B3 owned and operated by longtime helicopter training provider, HeliS...

Cadorath Aerospace announces 178 new Bell Helicopter extended repairs

2013-02-20 08:07:37

Cadorath Aerospace developed 178 new Bell Helicopter repairs in 2012, putting the number of Bell repairs offered by the company at close to 900....

Author Simon Sinek to deliver gala keynote at 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit

2013-02-20 08:14:36

Leading motivational speaker Simon Sinek has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Gala Dinner at the 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit....

MedEvac Foundation International Awards MTLI Scholarship to MedFlight Doctor

2013-02-20 08:24:59

A MedFlight of Ohio doctor has been named the 2013 recipient of the Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI) Scholarship by the MedEvac Foundatio...

HAI reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department

2013-02-20 08:36:16

HAI has announced a significant change in the organizations staffing, with Paul Schaaf and J. Heffernan joining the organization, and Stan Rose moving...

444 Combat Support Squadron cleared in Military Police investigation

2013-02-20 09:35:41

The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service has found that no rules were broken during a 444 Combat Support Squadron helicopter flight to No Na...

Nigeria validates Bell 429 certification

2013-02-20 09:53:23

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has validated the Bell 429 for operation in Nigeria and endorsed the Bell 429 gross weight increase to 3,402 kilogr...

Kaman board of directors declares dividend, names new member

2013-02-20 09:58:05

The Kaman Corporation board of directors has declared its regular quarterly dividend and announced the appointment of Scott E. Kuechle to the board....

Air Greenland selects Blue Sky’s New SkyRouter

2013-02-20 20:13:59

Blue Sky Network's fleet management portal, New SkyRouter, has been selected by Air Greenland, a helicopter and fixed-wing operator in the Arctic....

Shimco to exhibit polyimide-based shims at Heli-Expo 2013

2013-02-20 20:31:04

Shimco will showcase samples of its polyimide-based shims and other products at Heli-Expo 2013....

Twirly Birds announce annual meeting during Heli-Expo in Las Vegas

2013-02-20 21:38:39

Social helicopter pilot organization Twirly Birds will conduct its annual meeting during Helicopter Association Internationals Heli-Expo 2013....

Spectrum Aeromed medical interior will be on show at Heli-Expo

2013-02-19 09:39:23

Spectrum Aeromed will be exhibiting at Heli-Expo 2013, and Lloyd Helicopters will be displaying a Sikorsky S-76 with a Spectrum Aeromed interior....

Bell Helicopter unveils product line up for IDEX

2013-02-19 09:45:43

Bell Helicopter revealed its exhibitor booth on opening day at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX, in Abu Dhabi....

Absolute Marketing & Communications adds â€¨aerospace operations consultant to team

2013-02-19 09:48:23

Absolute Marketing & Communications (AM&C), a marketing-communications agency specializing in the aerospace sector, has added Rod Youngberg as a rotar...

London’s Air Ambulance moves to RAF Northolt

2013-02-19 09:51:58

London's Air Ambulance has moved its overnight airbase from Denham to RAF Northolt....

NAASCO exhibits at Heli-Expo for 27th consecutive year

2013-02-19 10:10:18

NAASCO Northeast Corporation will be showing off its new Mercury ModPhase Two during its 27th Heli-Expo....

Precision Aviation Group promotes David Taylor to sales manager

2013-02-19 10:17:21

David Taylor has been promoted to sales manager of Precision Aviation Group subsidiaries Precision Heliparts Canada (PHP-C) and Precision Accessories...

Branding Iron Named agency of record for FDC/aerofilter and Aerometals

2013-02-19 11:19:06

Branding Iron Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations has announced that Sacramento, Calif.-based FDC/aerofilter and Aerometals have hired Brandin...

Maverick Helicopters earns FAA Diamond Award

2013-02-18 07:43:50

Maverick Helicopters recently received the Federal Aviation Administrations most prestigious honor for maintenance, the 2012 Award of Excellence Diamo...

UTair Aviation listed among top 100 most valuable companies in Russia

2013-02-18 07:51:19

UTair Aviation has been ranked 23rd among the top 100 most valuable companies in Russia according to the Russian monthly business magazine RBK....

Donaldson debuts inlet barrier filters at IDEX, marks milestone Black Hawk delivery

2013-02-18 08:02:27

Donaldson is exhibiting at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, and also marking the delivery of its 500th inlet barrier filter for th...

Canadore College turns 40, prepares for the future

2013-02-18 08:15:18

As Canadore College in North Bay, Ont. celebrates its 40th anniversary, it is also rising to the challenge of training the next generation of aviation...

PZL-Åšwidnik completes the delivery of Sokol helicopters to the Philippine Air Force

2013-02-18 08:25:30

PZL-widnik, an AgustaWestland company, has delivered the last two of eight Sokol helicopters to the Philippine Air Force. ...

Expedition Helicopters secures satellite office in Thunder Bay

2013-02-18 11:28:34

Expedition Helicopters has acquired the fleet of V. Kelner Helicopters located in Thunder Bay, Ont....

Air Methods enters agreements with HCA divisions

2013-02-15 08:04:24

Air Methods Corporation, a global leader in air medical transportation, announced it has entered into agreements with HCA MidAmerica and North Florida...

Eurocopter and AVIATORS lead the way in emergency medical services in India with major EC135 contract

2013-02-15 08:15:29

AVIATORS' order for seven EC135s is a major milestone in the development of India's HEMS sector....

Eurocopter grows in Mexico with the inauguration of a production center

2013-02-15 08:22:23

Eurocopter expanded its global industrial footprint and enhanced the companys presence in Mexico with the inauguration of a new manufacturing center o...

Eurocopter highlights 30 years of commitment in the Middle East region during IDEX 2013

2013-02-15 08:26:19

Eurocopter is showcasing mock-ups of the NH90 in the naval version, the AS565 Panther and the EC145T2 at IDEX 2013....

Bristow Academy reaches century milestone with Mountain Flying Training Center

2013-02-15 08:39:17

Since Bristow Academy began offering mountain flying training in Nevada, it has trained more than 100 pilots from a myriad of countries....

Branding Iron hires Karahann Kiser as art director

2013-02-15 08:45:42

Branding Iron Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations has announced the hiring of Karahann Kiser as the company's newest art director....

David Carr joins Med-Trans Corp as safety director

2013-02-15 10:22:10

Med-Trans Corporation has announced that David Carr has accepted the position of safety director for the company, beginning his position on Feb. 14....

Finmeccanica confirms new CEO

2013-02-14 08:30:47

The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, which met on Feb. 13, has appointed Alessandro Pansa as the new chief executive officer and chief operating of...

New look for London's Air Ambulance

2013-02-14 09:39:54

London's Air Ambulances MD Explorer has returned from its annual service with a new look intended to raise awareness of its lifesaving missions....

Columbia Helicopters names Stan Wilson as president

2013-02-14 12:22:02

Mike Fahey remains CEO as company aligns leadership to focus on future growth...

LifeFlight Eagle selects two Bell 407GX helicopters for its medical mission

2013-02-14 12:37:09

Bell Helicopter has announced an agreement with LifeFlight Eagle for the supply of two Bell 407GX aircraft. ...

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant launches Mi-171 flight trainer

2013-02-13 07:25:50

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, a Russian Helicopters company, has introduced a Mi-171 simulator built by CSTS Dinamika....

FAA issues Airworthiness Directives for Bell, Eurocopter and Schweizer models

2013-02-13 07:47:31

The FAA has issued several new Airworthiness Directives for certain Bell, Eurocopter and Schweizer helicopter models....

DART Aerospace introduces bold new identity

2013-02-13 08:01:37

DART Aerospace has unveiled a new corporate identity, a direct result of DARTs prominent investments in product development and increased focus on or...

Garmin delivers high-performance, all-digital radar altimeter

2013-02-13 08:12:36

Garmin has announced the GRA 5500, a high-performance, all-digital radar altimeter for transport category, helicopter, business and general aviation a...

Lockheed Martin receives $161 million in contracts for Apache M-TADS/PNVS upgrades

2013-02-13 09:56:27

Lockheed Martin has received two production contracts totaling $161.7 million from the U.S. Army to continue upgrades of the Modernized Target Acquisi...

IHST releases three more helicopter safety leaflets for 2013

2013-02-13 10:03:36

The International Helicopter Safety Team has developed new safety leaflets focused on entry into fog or cloud conditions, instructional safety, and re...

ASA introduces R22 and TH-67 helicopter flashcards

2013-02-13 22:42:44

ASA has announced two new sets of Helicopter Flashcards for the Robinson R22 and TH-67 training helicopters....

Coast Guard medevacs fisherman from vessel southeast of St. Paul, Alaska

2013-02-13 23:26:11

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak personnel medevaced an ailing crewman from a Seattle-based fishing vessel 69 miles southeast of St. Paul Wednesday. ...

Meridian Helicopters moves into new facility

2013-02-12 10:36:51

Meridian Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Cadorath Group, has moved into a new facility in Lafayette, La. Meridian provides reworked parts distributio...

Courses offered in conjunction with CHC Safety & Quality Summit

2013-02-12 11:04:22

Organizers of the 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit have announced the availability of special courses both before and after the summit....

Canadian Armed Forces participate in a joint exercise off Hawaiian coast

2013-02-12 11:10:21

A Task Group Exercise will take place off the coast of Hawaii, with personnel from Canada and the United States participating in joint operations desi...

Guidance Aviation to unveil new mobile app during 15-year anniversary celebration at Heli-Expo

2013-02-11 06:58:58

Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Ariz., will be celebrating its 15-year anniversary and unveiling its newest training technologies at Heli-Expo 2013....

High-flying bilingual pilots launch RAVCO training program

2013-02-11 07:18:00

Eight foreign national military pilots graduated with flying colors on Feb. 9 from RAVCOs inaugural Spanish-language mountain helicopter course....

Nominees for 2012 Robert J. Collier Trophy include unmanned K-Max

2013-02-11 07:41:34

Seven aviation and aerospace projects will compete for the prestigious 2012 Robert J. Collier Trophy, including the Lockheed Martin and Kaman Aerospac...

Avincis gets first of 16 new Sikorsky helicopters

2013-02-07 07:48:59

Avincis has received the first of its record order of 16 new Sikorsky S-92 helicopters....

FAA adopts airworthiness directive for MD NOTAR models

2013-02-09 10:21:36

The United States Federal Aviation Administration is adopting a new airworthiness directive for MD Helicopters, Inc. model 500N, 600N and MD900 helico...

IHST adds a HUMS toolkit to its safety arsenal

2013-02-09 11:26:15

In cooperation with helicopter safety experts within the industry, the International Helicopter Safety Team has developed a free Health and Usage Moni...

Western AME Association announces 2013 mini-courses

2013-02-09 11:41:35

WAMEA is offering an aggressive training program to its members and the aviation maintenance community at large as part of its Update 2013 Symposium a...

Peter Gardiner Aviation Student Grant Deadline is Monday

2013-02-08 06:09:05

The closing date for applications for the Dr. Peter Gardiner Aviation Student Grant is Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. ...

FlightLink from Lightspeed Aviation evolves

2013-02-08 06:25:23

Lightspeed Aviation has announced FlightLink 1.2, an upgrade to its free app that turns iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touches into cockpit voice recorders....

Eurocopter books a new EC135 order in India and delivers another to an Indian operator

2013-02-08 06:40:51

At Aero India 2013, Eurocopter delivered a new EC135 and booked another order for the popular helicopter model....

JETNET will highlight 25th anniversary at Heli-Expo 2013

2013-02-08 07:49:58

JETNET will exhibit at Heli-Expo 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. as it celebrates 25 years of delivering professional aircraft research services....

UK Ministry of Defence signs ground-breaking service agreement with Heli-One

2013-02-08 09:16:54

Heli-One has signed a long-term Contractor Logistic Support arrangement for the Makila 1A1 engines fitted in the new Puma HC Mk2 helicopter....

Bond moves a step closer to night air ambulance operations

2013-02-07 07:59:03

EASA has approved one of Bond's EC135 aircraft for NVG operations to ground level, a significant step towards the UKs first night air ambulance operat...

AgustaWestland showcases a range of helicopters at Aero India 2013

2013-02-07 08:14:43

AgustaWestland is showcasing both military and commercial helicopters at Aero India 2013....

DRF Luftrettung marks 40th anniversary, prepares for future

2013-02-07 10:54:05

DRF Luftrettung helicopters flew a total of 38,748 missions last year, 382 missions more than in 2011....

FAA issues ADs for Bell 412, Eurocopter AS350 B3 and EC130 B4 models

2013-02-06 06:27:56

The FAA has issued new airworthiness directives affecting Bell 412 and Eurocopter AS350 B3 and EC130 B4 helicopters....

Ledcor completes acquisition of Trinity Helicopters

2013-02-06 06:34:59

Ledcor Air Ltd. has concluded the purchase of Trinity Helicopters Ltd., based in Yellowknife, N.W.T....

INAER Helicopter Chile reinforces firefighting fleet

2013-02-06 06:58:32

INAER Helicopter Chile has once again this year reinforced its fleet of aircraft for the 2012-2013 firefighting campaign....

Eurocopter highlights AS565 MBe Panther, AS350 B3e at Aero India

2013-02-06 07:13:09

Eurocopter is highlighting key military and civil helicopter models at Aero India 2013....

PRISM offers SMS packages for small helicopter operators

2013-02-06 07:22:03

Professional Resources In System Management has announced an update to Safety Management System (SMS) packaging and pricing for helicopter operators....

Start Pac introduces lightweight power supply solutions

2013-02-06 07:32:57

Start Pac has launched new range of lightweight mobile power supplies....

William Hunt named CEO of AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation

2013-02-06 09:44:08

William Hunt has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation. ...

Aero Products announces leadership promotions

2013-02-06 13:10:36

Aero Products has announced three promotions of key personnel into new leadership and support positions....

Former Carson Helicopters employees indicted for fraud, endangering the safety of aircraft

2013-02-05 10:07:36

A federal grand jury has indicted two former Carson Helicopters Inc. employees on charges related to the 2008 crash of a CHI Sikorsky S-61N engaged in...

Cadorath Aerospace adds robotic HVOF plasma spray system

2013-02-05 10:29:50

Cadorath Aerospace has announced its installation of a robotically controlled high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) plasma spray system....

CAE awarded military contracts valued at more than $100 million

2013-02-05 07:14:04

CAE has won more than $100 million in defense-related contracts, including two contracts to support its Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Fac...

Bristow Group reports strong financial results for 2013 fiscal third quarter

2013-02-05 09:31:03

Investment in Cougar Helicopters and increased revenues worldwide led to a strong fiscal third quarter for the offshore helicopter operator Bristow Gr...

NTSB sends investigators to assist with helicopter accident in Paraguay

2013-02-05 10:58:52

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is sending investigators to assist in the investigation of an R44 crash that killed a Paraguayan preside...

Transaero names Lance Homan vice president, Sales

2013-02-05 11:22:18

Transaero has announced the promotion of Lance Homan to vice president, Sales. ...

Russian Helicopters announces Heli-Expo plans

2013-02-03 15:16:59

Russian Helicopters will showcase two new products at Heli-Expo 2013, plus discuss details of a new joint project with AgustaWestland....

CHC Summit launches mobile app

2013-02-04 07:20:18

Organizers of the 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit have announced a new mobile app to help Summit attendees organize their time and make the most of w...

Air Medical Resource Group, Sundance Helicopters adopt Flight & Duty Tracker system

2013-02-04 07:56:29

Softtech LLC has announced that two new customers have recently adopted the Flight & Duty Tracker system into their operations....

Bristow unveils first S-92 for UK Gap SAR

2013-02-04 08:38:24

The first of four Sikorsky S-92 helicopters that will service the UK Gap SAR contract starting later this year is nearly finished and on track to begi...

VMR Aviation announces Transport Canada certification for EC130 B4 vertical reference windows

2013-02-04 21:26:07

VMR Aviation Ltd. has received Transport Canada certification for its vertical reference window for Eurocopter EC130 B4 model aircraft....

Ornge commits to ensuring air ambulance service in Thunder Bay

2013-01-31 09:40:36

The Ontario air medical provider Ornge is taking steps to increase staffing levels at its Thunder Bay base. ...

Fourth AW169 performs maiden flight

2013-02-01 07:06:46

The fourth prototype of AgustaWestland's AW169 helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at the companys Vergiate plant in Italy on Jan. 31....

FAA adopts AD for Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2D engines

2013-02-01 07:26:45

The United States Federal Aviation Administration is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2D turboshaft engines....

Av-Mats now meet flame resistance requirements

2013-02-01 07:49:41

M.R. Airframe's Av-Mats now meet applicable FAR requirements for flame resistance....

Era Group Inc. begins trading on NYSE as independent public company

2013-02-01 10:34:00

SEACOR Holdings Inc. and Era Group Inc. have announced the successful completion of the spin-off of Era Group from SEACOR, finalizing the transition t...

Helicentre scholarship deadline extended due to weather

2013-02-01 11:08:19

Helicentre Aviation has granted a 30-day extension to candidates wishing to apply for their professional helicopter pilot scholarships....

Conklin & de Decker announce seminars, Life Cycle Cost 2013

2013-02-01 11:18:54

Conklin & de Decker has announced its 2013 seminar lineup, plus the release of the latest edition of its Life Cycle Cost publication....

Yellowknife aims to keep international title for 'Most Female-Pilot-Friendly Airport Worldwide'

2013-01-30 22:57:50

The 2013 The Skys No Limit Girls Fly Too community event has been scheduled for March 9 as part of the annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week celebr...

HAI, AAMS win two-year extension of FAA LOX exemption

2013-01-31 09:45:32

The FAA has granted a two-year extension of an exemption that allows properly qualified pilots to remove and reinstall liquid oxygen system containers...

Report released on 2009 Griffon crash in Afghanistan

2013-01-31 09:50:19

A Directorate of Flight Safety report highlights inadequate training and reference materials as key factors in the July 2009 crash of a Canadian Force...

Eurocopter Japan announces EC135 deliveries

2013-01-31 11:02:55

Eurocopter Japan has announced two significant deliveries of EC135 helicopter types....

L.A. County Sheriff’s Department utilizes SkyWeb to navigate Presidential TFRs

2013-01-31 21:44:58

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department has made extensive use of SkyWeb, SkyTracs asset management program....

IHST: 12 operational pitfalls for helicopter pilots

2013-01-17 11:38:55

The International Helicopter Safety Team lists 12 possibly dangerous tendencies or behavior patterns affecting helicopter pilots....

Blackcomb Aviation appoints president and COO

2013-01-29 17:36:41

Jonathan Burke has been appointed president and chief operating officer of Blackcomb Aviation following a six-month executive search in Canada, the Un...

Utah Highway Patrol selects Becker digital airborne audio control system for new AS350 B3e

2013-01-30 08:56:36

The Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau recently selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system for its newly ordered Eurocop...

LPI Lift Systems will promote new custom dual mast work platform at AeroDef 2013

2013-01-30 09:14:52

LPI will be promoting its new platform for the MRO and aircraft assembly markets at AeroDef 2013....

Fokker and partners win innovation award for AW169 thermoplastic tailplane

2013-01-30 10:09:42

Fokker Aerostructures, AgustaWestland, TenCate Advanced Composites and Ticona GmbH have jointly won the JEC innovation award for the first thermoplast...

Sikorsky Aerospace Services Provides In-Country Depot Level Repairs to Colombian Army Black Hawk Fleet

2013-01-30 14:31:35

Sikorsky Aerospace Services will repair seven damaged UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters for the Colombian Army at its base depot in Tolemaida, Colombia....

U.S. Helicopters Takes Delivery of an American Eurocopter AS350 B2

2013-01-30 18:12:46

American Eurocopter has delivered a new AS350 B2 AStar aircraft to U.S. Helicopters, Inc....

Helicopter Specialties, Inc. delivers BK117 to Flight For Life

2013-01-30 22:16:16

Helicopter Specialties, Inc. has delivered a BK117 helicopter to Flight For Life....

Heli-Expo 2013 list of exhibitors tops 700

2013-01-29 08:43:10

Helicopter Association International has announced that the list of exhibitors for Heli-Expo 2013 has topped 700....

Northrop Grumman awarded H-1 helicopter mission computer contract by U.S. Navy

2013-01-29 12:24:38

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command to provide Gen II mission computers for the H-1 Upgrade...

Aerial firefighters see challenges to fleet modernization continuing In 2013

2013-01-29 12:33:20

The American Helicopter Services and Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA) predicts ongoing challenges involving fleet modernization, as legacy air...

Fatigue-related maintenance error identified as cause of 2011 Sundance Helicopters crash

2013-01-29 12:35:52

According to the United States National Transportation Safety Board, fatigue-related maintenance error was the probable cause of a Sundance Helicopter...

Bell CEO John Garrison to speak at AHS chapter meeting

2013-01-29 18:48:00

John Garrison, CEO of Bell Helicopter Textron, will speak at an American Helicopter Society Southwest Chapter meeting on Feb. 19....

Search-and-rescue teams recalled from Antarctic crash site

2013-01-28 07:46:48

Officials with the U.S. Antarctic Program and Antarctica New Zealand have jointly decided to recall search-and-rescue teams from the site of an Antarc...

First production Wildcat HMA Mark 2 takes flight

2013-01-28 09:26:33

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed the first flight of its new Wildcat HMA Mark 2, which took place at AgustaWestlands Yeovil production f...

Vector Aerospace renews engine services agreement with Air Greenland

2013-01-28 10:14:21

Vector Aerospace Corporation has announced the renewal of its current engine services agreement with Air Greenland for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft...

Tell us your news!

2013-01-28 10:27:12

Vertical is now accepting story ideas and press releases for the 2013 edition of Vertical Show News, a special-edition magazine dedicated to showcasin...

Cadorath aerospace expands engineering team for development of Bell Helicopter extended repairs

2013-01-28 21:36:52

Cadorath Aerospace has expanded its engineering department to increase its development rate of extended repairs for the Bell Helicopter line....

R44 crash in Western Australia was due to pilot incapacitation

2013-01-27 21:24:09

The Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) has concluded that the crash of a Robinson R44 in Western Australia in September 2011 was due to the...

Williams joins Med-Trans Corp as VP of partner development

2013-01-27 21:32:14

The air medical company Med-Trans Corp. has announced that Jana Williams has accepted the position of VP of partner development....

“Excellent” results at Bell help Textron’s fourth-quarter performance

2013-01-25 08:39:51

Despite weakness in its automotive and business jet markets, Textron grew manufacturing revenues in the fourth quarter of 2012 as a result of strong m...

Bond wins contract to provide helicopter for new Scottish charity

2013-01-25 09:15:43

Bond Air Services has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to provide Scotlands first and only charity-funded helicopter air ambulance....

Continuing EC225 groundings offset record Eurocopter figures

2013-01-25 09:51:53

The North Sea Eurocopter EC225 fleet is not likely to return to operational duties before the end of March, according to Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling....

Peg Billson appointed president and CEO of BBA Aviation Aftermarket Services

2013-01-25 10:31:40

BBA Aviation has announced the appointment of Peg Billson as president and CEO of the BBA Aviation Aftermarket Services division....

Telephonics awarded second contract with Kazan Helicopters

2013-01-25 10:38:59

Telephonics Corporation has won a second contract from the Kazan Helicopters, manufacturer of the Mi-8/17....

AAIB releases details of London helicopter crash

2013-01-23 11:38:43

The United Kingdoms Air Accidents Investigation Branch has released a special bulletin revealing the details of the crash....

Ornge improves patient safety with new interim interior for AW139

2013-01-24 10:01:45

Ontario's air ambulance provider Ornge has developed a temporary solution for a design flaw in the medical interiors of its AW139s, which hampered par...

Eurocopter reports record turnover and boost in order intake in 2012

2013-01-24 11:10:29

Eurocopter delivered a strong performance in 2012, with an all-time record turnover of 6.3 billion euros. ...

FlightSafety International adds BoldIQ to its Extended Advantage Program

2013-01-24 11:19:16

FlightSafety International has announced that it has selected BoldIQ to participate in its Extended Advantage Program. ...

SIkorsky profits down in 4th quarter of 2012, despite higher sales

2013-01-24 12:09:00

Sikorsky saw a rise in aircraft sales in 2012, but lower aftermarket sales and late deliveries hampered overall earnings....

Cobham granted HeliSAS CAAC certification in China

2013-01-23 10:46:05

Cobham Commercial Systems has announced a significant milestone for their HeliSAS stability augmentation system and autopilot....

Early Heli-Expo registration period ends soon

2013-01-23 10:49:14

The early registration period for Heli-Expo 2013 ends at midnight Eastern Time this coming Friday night....

First flight of a Spanish built NH90

2013-01-23 10:15:13

NHI has announced that the first NH90 completely assembled in Spain performed its maiden flight....

FAA issues airworthiness directives for several Bell helicopters

2013-01-23 10:28:05

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued airworthiness directives for Bell 204, 205, 206 and 212s....

Dallas Airmotive restructures U.S. sales organization

2013-01-23 10:42:06

Dallas Airmotive has announced a restructuring of its U.S. sales organization to more closely align its sales personnel with customer base locations....

IHST: Five hazardous attitudes for helicopter pilots to recognize

2013-01-23 11:08:16

The International Helicopter Safety Team describes five attitudes that can cause trouble for helicopter pilots....

DART to offer left-hand pilot-in-command kits and cable cutters kits

2012-12-17 17:06:07

DART Helicopter Services has announced that it will offer left-hand pilot-in command kits and cable cutters kits....

Northrop Grumman provides attitude heading reference system for S-76D

2012-12-17 10:28:16

Northrop Grumman Corporation is supplying the LCR-100 attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) for Sikorsky's new S-76D helicopter, which recently...

Deadline approaches for HFI scholarship applications

2012-12-17 10:37:57

The deadline to apply for the Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) commercial helicopter rating, maintenance technician certificate, Bill Sanders...

Russian Helicopters to deliver first Ka-62 exports to Brazil

2012-12-17 10:51:42

Russian Helicopters has signed its first export contract for the medium multirole Ka-62 with Brazilian Atlas Txi Areo. Seven Ka-62s are scheduled for ...

Eurocopter Canada delivers AS350 B3e to Kootenay Valley Helicopters

2012-12-17 11:28:03

On Dec. 14, Eurocopter Canada delivered an AS350 B3e to Kootenay Valley Helicopters that will assist with utility missions throughout British Columbia...

Bond SAR aircraft involved in North Sea rescues

2012-12-17 12:19:28

Bond Offshore Helicopters played a key role in rescue operations that took place in the North Sea early Saturday morning....

UTair sees almost 20 percent increase in helicopter operations

2012-12-18 10:14:47

UTair Group helicopter transport operations logged a total of 156,049 flight hours in the first 11 months of 2012, 19.5% more than for the same report...

RLC selects Blue Sky Network fleet management system

2012-12-18 10:56:13

Blue Sky Network has announced that RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, will be using its fleet management port...

RCAF releases investigation report into 2010 Chinook explosion

2012-12-19 09:59:28

The Directorate of Flight Safety for the Royal Canadian Air Force has released its analysis of an incident in 2010, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, where a ...

Sikorsky confirms Canadian Cyclone delay

2012-12-19 16:38:04

Fifth interim aircraft now scheduled for 2013; Sikorsky says it will be one of eight delivered next year....

Indiana student wins second annual Sikorsky Helicopter 2050 Challenge

2012-12-19 10:10:19

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and By Kids For Kids Co., an organization that inspires kids to become successful inventors, have awarded an Indiana teenager ...

Cassidian to deliver test system for Tiger helicopter maintenance

2012-12-19 10:19:47

Cassidian has been awarded a contract from OCCAR Tiger Division to provide a turnkey test system to support the maintenance of opto-electronic equipme...

CPI wins $5M Sikorsky contract

2012-12-20 09:59:44

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. has been selected by Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) to overhaul and repair outboard stabilator assemblies for the H-60 Sea...

Finnish Border Guard to recieve 2 more AS332 L1 Super Pumas

2012-12-21 09:42:36

The Finnish Border Guard is to expand its Eurocopter fleet with the acquisition of two additional AS332 L1 Super Puma helicopters....

Delivery of the first Belgian NH90

2012-12-21 10:00:36

NHI is proud to announce the delivery to the Belgian Defence Forces of the first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter. ...

Bell Helicopter wins over $17M in navy contracts

2012-12-21 10:13:45

The U.S. Navy has awarded Bell Helicopter over $17 million in contracts in support of the H-1 upgrade program. ...

Boeing wins $56M Apache contract

2012-12-21 10:18:33

The U.S. Army Contracting Command has awarded the Boeing Co. with a $56,370,522 firm-fixed-price contract to procure AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters...

Raytheon Co. wins $158M MH-60R contract

2012-12-21 10:22:40

The U.S. Nazy is awarding Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, a $158,571,809 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 48 MH-60R full rat...

Embraer and AgustaWestland to join forces in Latin America

2013-01-21 10:31:20

Embraer S.A. and AgustaWestland are aiming at establishing a joint-venture which could lead to the production of AgustaWestland helicopters in Brazil....

Air Methods founder receives Living Legends of Aviation Award

2013-01-21 15:05:19

Air Methods Corporation founder, Roy Morgan, was recently honored with the Living Legends Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award....

Bell Helicopter receives approval for maintenance in Asia

2013-01-22 11:26:58

Bell Helicopter Asia's maintenance service facility in Singapore has received a Part 145 Maintenance Organization Approval certificate from the Civil ...

RSG delivers high performance air conditioners for the Agusta A109e

2013-01-22 10:15:55

Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc. announced the successful delivery and installation of its Agusta A109e high performance air conditioning system for Sa...

Aspen avionics president and CEO honored as Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year

2013-01-22 10:23:02

John Uczekaj, president and CEO of Aspen Avionics, has been named Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year by Living Legends of Aviation....

New air ambulance base will provide care for northern Alberta patients

2013-01-22 10:30:18

Alberta Health Services air ambulance operations are moving to the Edmonton International Airport....

ARSA surveys impact of foreign repair station certificate ban

2013-01-22 15:56:57

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association has launched a new survey to measure the impact of the ban on new foreign repair station certificates....

2013 Helicopter Rescue Summit nears; RSVP requested

2013-01-21 10:21:00

The Helicopter Rescue and Response Association (HRRA) is in final planning phases for the upcoming 2013 Helicopter Rescue Summit....

Helicopter squadron brings search and rescue capability to Peleliu

2013-01-21 10:47:53

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu as a search and rescue detachment in February, 2012, and i...

Finmeccanica credit rating downgraded

2013-01-21 11:03:29

Standard and Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) lowered its long- and short-term corporate credit ratings on Finmeccanica SpA to 'BB+/B' from 'BBB-/A-3'. ...

Bell Helicopter honors living legends of aviation

2013-01-21 11:11:43

Bell Helicopter honored Air Methods founder Roy Morgan with the first Bell Helicopter Vertical Flight Hall of Fame award at the 10th annual Living Leg...

WFW advised CHC Helicopter on an operating lease facility of up to US$202M with Milestone Aviation

2013-01-21 12:39:11

Watson, Farley & Williams law firm has advised CHC Helicopter on an operating lease facility of up to US$202m with Milestone Aviation, for up to 12 he...

Special Delivery: AW139 delivers Aston Martin to rooftop

2013-01-18 09:14:06

Watch this cool video of an AW139 delivering the new 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish to the Bruj Al Arab hotel, in Dubai. Aston Martin is celebrating its 1...

FAA rulemaking committee recommends OpSpecs clarity

2013-01-18 08:58:02

Members of the Consistency of Regulatory Interpretation Aviation Rulemaking Committee have notified the FAA that changes and amendments to operations ...

Bristow Group to present at the 2013 Credit Suisse Energy Summit

2013-01-18 09:44:45

Bristow Group Inc. will be presenting at the 2013 Credit Suisse Energy Summit to be held in Vail, Colo., on Feb. 4 - 7, 2013....

Eurocopter delivers Beijing Capital Helicopter’s first EC135 P2+

2013-01-18 09:51:55

Beijing Capital Helicopter has received a VIP-configured EC135 P2+ for passenger transport, tourism and emergency medical services operations....

Army pilots hone skills in helicopter simulators

2013-01-18 10:16:23

Pilots use the Southeast Regional Flight Simulation Training Center at Simmons Army Airfield to help maintain and enhance their aviation skills....

Lockheed Martin receives $90M U.S. Army Apache M-TADS/PNVS contract

2013-01-18 10:38:09

Lockheed Martin has received a $90.6 million contract from the U.S. Army for sustainment of the modernized target acquisition designation sight/pilot ...

Sikorsky, Boeing partner for Joint Multi-Role Future Vertical Lift requirements

2013-01-18 10:43:56

Sikorsky and Boeing will collaborate on the concept for the next generation of U.S. Army medium lift helicopters....

NH90: Eurocopter celebrates two firsts with Belgium and France

2012-12-24 08:34:10

Eurocopter achieved a new milestone in its NH90 program last week with two ceremonies held at its Marignane facility near Marseille in the south of Fr...

Kitchener Aero STCs Garmin G-500H in EC120

2012-12-27 09:43:58

Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) - one of Canadas premiere avionics and special missions modifiers - is pleased to announce another supplementary type c...

Russian Helicopters to build more Mi-17V-5s for Indian Air Force

2012-12-27 10:16:33

Rosoboronexport and the Indian Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement on the delivery another consignment of Russia-made military transport Mi-1...

Turbomeca’s Arriel 2E engine certified by EASA

2013-01-17 10:30:45

The Turbomeca Arriel 2E engine, has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)....

GEDA revolutionizes offshore heliport access

2013-01-17 10:38:33

GEDA USA has expanded its line of elevators, hoists and lifts for offshore drilling operations to include the Helideck Transport Platform....

16th CAB upgrades Black Hawk helicopters

2013-01-17 10:48:16

The 2-158th Assault Helicopter Battalion has begun fielding 30 new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, replacing the current UH-60L models....

FlightSafety to expand and renovate its learning center in Teterboro

2013-01-17 11:06:46

FlightSafety International has announced that it intends to expand and renovate its learning center in Teterboro, N.J....

JetBrokers, Inc. opens new office in Denver, appoints new VP of sales

2013-01-17 11:12:41

JetBrokers, Inc. has announced the appointment of Kandi Spangler as vice-president of sales, based at the company's newest location in Denver, Colo....

Cobham granted HeliSAS EASA certifications; digital audio control system selected for AW119Kx

2013-01-17 11:22:32

Cobhams digital audio control system has been selected for Life Flight Networks fifteen new AgustaWestland AW119Kxs. Cobham has also been granted STC ...

Bond Air Services aircraft reaches 10,000 hours milestone

2013-01-17 11:54:59

Bond Air Services has announced that one of the two helicopter air ambulances it operates on behalf of the Scottish Ambulance Service has reached 10,0...

Eurocopter Canada Accepting Nominations for ‘Innovation in Safety Award’

2013-01-17 12:12:40

Award recognizes outstanding achievement in Canadian rotary wing safe flying operations....

Boston MedFlight begins aircraft fleet upgrade with purchase of EC145

2013-01-17 12:16:02

American Eurocopter has announced that Boston MedFlight has placed an order for an EC145 helicopter for emergency air medical transport....

Columbia Helicopters starts memorial fund for Peru crash victims' families

2013-01-16 08:57:24

Columbia Helicopters has established a memorial fund that will assist the families of the seven employees who perished in a recent helicopter crash ...

HAI announces 2013 Salute to Excellence winners

2013-01-16 09:35:28

Helicopter Association International (HAI) has announced the winners of the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards....

CHC Safety Summit accepting applications for aviation student grant

2013-01-16 11:38:19

The CHC Safety and Quality Summit is now accepting applications for the Dr. Peter Gardiner Aviation Student Grant....

Erickson Air-Crane signs contract with Pacific Rubiales Energy

2013-01-16 13:02:05

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated has signed a contract with oil and gas company Pacific Rubiales Energy to provide heavy lift helicopter services in ce...

SEACOR holdings declares spin-off dividend of Era Group shares

2013-01-16 13:26:46

SEACOR Holdings Inc. and Era Group Inc. today announced the timing and details regarding the spin-off of Era Group from SEACOR....

Garmin introduces new series of aviation VHF radios

2013-01-16 14:05:27

Garmin International Inc. has announced a new series of aviation VHF COM and NAV/COM radios, the GTR and GNC series. ...

Telephonics Corporation awarded $33M contract for its Trulink wireless intercommunication system

2013-01-16 14:15:00

Telephonics Corporation has announced that the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Command (AMCOM) has awarded a five-year contract for its Tru...

Bell Helicopter delivers 100th H-1 helicopter to the U.S. Marine Corps

2013-01-16 14:57:38

Bell Helicopter delivered the 100th of a planned total of 349 H-1 helicopters during a ceremony at its Amarillo Assembly Center....

Jerry Trimble Helicopters opens Texas base

2013-01-14 15:19:00

Jerry Trimble Helicopters has positioned an R-22 in Smithville, Texas, for flight training and scenic flights of the Colorado River. ...

Sikorsky Helitech partners with Euravia engineering to support PT6T Engines in Australasia

2013-01-15 14:37:40

Euravia has signed an agreement with Sikorsky Helitech, Australia, to provide Pratt and Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6T engine MRO services in the Asia Pac...

AERIAL announces Gentex affiliation

2013-01-15 14:50:31

AERIAL Machine and Tool Corporation has been named the exclusive stocking distributor for Gentex aircrew helmets for U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard he...

Robinson’s production tops 500 in 2012

2013-01-15 15:16:08

Robinson Helicopters production for 2012 was 517 helicopters, a 45 percent increase over 2011s production of 356....

AERO Design quick release cargo baskets and cabin steps certified for Bell 429

2013-01-15 15:18:01

AERO Design Ltd. now has Transport Canada certification of quick release cargo basket for the Bell 429....

Chile’s validation of the Bell 429 includes the higher takeoff weight

2013-01-15 15:22:27

Bell Helicopter has announced that Direccin General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) has validated the Bell 429 for operations in Chile....

BLR Aerospace receives EASA approval on Bell 205 Fastfin system

2013-01-15 15:25:39

The European Aviation Safety Agency has certified the FastFin tail rotor enhancement and stability system for installation and flight on Bell 205 heli...

First AW139 assembled in Russia performs maiden flight

2013-01-15 16:10:10

HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint venture, has announced the first AW139 helicopter assembled in Russia has successfully perfor...

Republic of Korea selects the AgustaWestland AW159

2013-01-15 16:12:20

AgustaWestland has announced that the Republic of Korea has selected the AW159 helicopter to meet its maritime operational helicopter requirement....

Diamond ‘Flex-Hone’ tool enables Sikorsky Helicopters to overcome production stop

2013-01-15 16:53:00

Ultra-fast, high volume turnaround of unique surface finishing tool enables Sikorsky to proceed with production in only a few days...

Azerbaijan airlines orders 10 AgustaWestland helicopters

2012-12-21 09:11:34

Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered 10 AgustaWestland helicopters comprising a contract for eight AW139s and a preliminary sales contract for two AW189s....

FAA defines noise certification standards for tiltrotors

2013-01-10 11:28:01

The Federal Aviation Administration has adopted new noise certification standards for tiltrotor aircraft. ...

Cobham to supply area microphone preamplifier for Sikorsky CH-53Ks

2013-01-10 17:06:34

Cobham has won an order from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to supply its Model 265-005 area microphone preamplifier for the U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K S...

Corrosion led to mechanical malfunction in helicopter during training in Ontario

2013-01-10 17:17:01

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada today released its investigation report into the September, 2011, accident during a training flight in a Bel...

Coast Guard Jayhawk assists fishing vessel aground near Kodiak, Alaska

2013-01-11 10:29:29

A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew assisted the 50-foot fishing vessel, Neptune, that ran aground and was taking on water ...

RCAF completes rescue of Inuit hunters trapped on ice floe

2013-01-09 23:40:35

A 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...

Apache project office unveils new nickname for the AH-64E

2013-01-10 10:40:06

The Apache Project Office officially unveiled the new nickname for the AH-64E and is hereby known as the AH-64E Guardian....

DART Helicopter Services offers new field maintenance tool kits for Bell 407 operators

2013-01-10 10:46:24

DART Helicopter Services will offer Red Barn Machine's field maintenance tool kits for Bell 407 aircraft....

FAA adopts airworthiness directive for several Eurocopter France models

2013-01-10 10:52:39

The directive was prompted by reports of corrosion on the main gearbox casing....

FAA adopts airworthiness directive for certain Bell 205s

2013-01-10 10:57:47

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for the Bell Helicopter Model 205A, 205A-1, and 205B helicopters with certain starter/generator powe...

Rockwell Collins completes first HH-60G avionics communication suite upgrade for the Air National Guard

2013-01-10 11:12:44

Rockwell Collins completed the first installation of the next generation ARC-210 Gen5 radio on an HH-60G combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter fo...

Enstrom under new ownership

2013-01-09 09:50:19

As of Dec. 27, 2012, Chongqing Helicopter Investment Co. has acquired Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, moving from one foreign owner to another....

Transwest Helicopters wins overhaul contract in B.C.

2013-01-09 09:41:07

Transwest Helicopters Ltd has won a contract to overhaul two Bell 412C helicopters at its new hangar facility in Oliver, B.C....

Telephonics Corporation wins $33M Northrop Grumman Fire Scout contract

2013-01-09 09:56:20

Northrop Grumman Corporation has selected Telephonics Corporation to provide a multimode maritime radar system for the navy's MQ-8B Fire Scout....

Jim Christiansen joins FlightSafety as vice-president, international business development

2013-01-09 10:34:58

FlightSafety International has announced that Jim Christiansen has joined the company as vice-president of international business development....

Eurocopter expands use of PTC technology solutions to accelerate service strategy

2013-01-08 10:15:13

New spare parts management system to help the aircraft maker achieve its overall business objectives....

Orbit International's Electronics Group receives over $1M letter subcontract for major helicopter program

2013-01-08 10:26:41

Orbit International Corp. has announced that its Electronics Group has received a letter subcontract with a not-to-exceed value of $1,180,000 to manuf...

FAA adopts airworthiness directive for AS350BAs with AERAZUR emergency flotation gear

2013-01-08 10:36:47

The Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model AS350BA helicopters with certain AERAZU...

Kaman Aerospace's unmanned K-MAX wins top innovation honors, U.S. Marine Corps' praise

2013-01-08 10:46:17

The unmanned K-MAX helicopter has won top honors in design and innovation and has garnered high praise from the U.S. Marine Corps....

Columbia Helicopters acknowledges loss of crew and aircraft in Peruvian crash

2013-01-08 11:36:19

Columbia Helicopters sadly confirms the loss of seven employees in a crash of a Model 234 helicopter in Peru....

Riverside County Sheriff's Department selects Becker digital airborne audio control system for AStar fleet upgrade

2013-01-07 09:18:55

Riverside County Sheriff's Department has selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 to upgrade their four Eurocopter AS350s....

ARSA welcomes 113th Congress

2013-01-07 09:35:04

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) welcomes new and returning lawmakers to the 113th Congress....

Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City to host All-Aviation Expo

2013-01-07 09:57:42

Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City is scheduled to host an aviation expo to exhibit demonstrations concerning the sciences and wonders of flight....

Rolls-Royce wins $52.2 million services contract in support of V-22 Osprey

2013-01-07 10:01:45

Rolls-Royce has won a $52.2 million contract to support AE 1107C engines for V-22 aircraft operated by the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force....

Kathy C. Hassenpflug joins American Eurocopter as senior manager of human resources

2013-01-07 10:22:31

American Eurocopter has announced the hiring of Kathy C. Hassenpflug as senior manager of human resources for its Texas operations....

In response to ARSA protest, FAA reverses maintenance duty time legal interpretation

2013-01-07 10:31:25

ARSA noted that the agencys interpretation overlooked the plain language of the rule and presented an impermissible deviation from longstanding FAA co...

Greenwich Aerogroup set to acquire Aero Precision Industries, LLC

2013-01-07 16:58:42

Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aero Precision Industries, LLC....

Bell Helicopter receives 407 HF Antenna STC approval

2013-01-07 17:19:34

Bell Helicopter, under its Aeronautical Accessories brand, announced it received FAA/STC approval for an HF Antenna for the Bell 407 helicopter model....

BLR Aerospace FastFin system approved for installation on Bell 412EPs in Japan

2013-01-04 09:20:53

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has approved the BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor enhancement and stability system for installation on Bell 412EP heli...

HeliFlite acquires executive S-76

2013-01-04 09:57:35

HeliFlite has announced the continued expansion of its fleet with the addition of a third Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. ...

New hangar to house 48 MV-22 Ospreys

2013-01-04 10:20:03

The new building that will house the Osprey squadrons is estimated to cost $141 million and will house 48 MV-22B Ospreys every aircraft belonging to ...

ARL technology awarded for environmentally friendly cold spray technology

2013-01-04 10:38:00

Both Sikorsky and the army program office for the UH-60 Black Hawk have approved cold spray for use as a repair technology for a UH-60 magnesium compo...

LifeTeam ready to serve Central Nebraskans

2013-01-04 11:06:53

LifeTeam's Bell 206L LongRanger touched down in Grand Island, Neb., yesterday....

U.S. Army awards almost $150M in Apache contracts

2013-01-04 11:27:12

The U.S. Army has awarded almost $150 million in contracts supporting Apache helicopters....

EADS North America wins $26.3M light utility helicopter contract

2013-01-04 11:29:07

The U.S. Army has awarded EADS North America Inc. with a $26.3 million contract to provide contractor logistics support for mission equipment packages...

Website offers planning tool for night flights

2013-01-04 11:35:29

The newly created website is designed to help pilots planning for night flights. ...

ARSA congratulates Huerta on Senate confirmation

2013-01-04 11:46:14

ARSA congratulates Michael Huerta on his confirmation to serve a five-year term as FAA administrator. ...

Saab recieves $15.3M AgustaWestland order

2013-01-03 09:19:20

Saab will supply AgustaWestland with $15.3 million in self-protection and electronic intelligence systems....

Robinson offers $2,000 reward for recovery of missing rotor blades

2013-01-03 10:19:56

Robinson Helicopter Company will pay up to $2,000 for the recovery of the two main rotor blades that were lost in a November crash involving an R22....

Doug Meador appointed president of Dallas Airmotive

2013-01-03 11:23:56

BBA Aviation has announced the appointment of Doug Meador as president of its Dallas Airmotive subsidiary....

Mark Taylor promoted to managing director of H+S Aviation

2013-01-03 11:28:24

BBA Aviation has announced the promotion of Mark Taylor to managing director of its H+S Aviation subsidiary....

New whistleblower protection at Ornge

2013-01-03 12:37:19

Ornge is further improving accountability and transparency by introducing a whistleblower policy....

Air Methods closes acquisition of Sundance Helicopters, Inc.

2013-01-02 09:21:00

Air Methods Corporation has successfully completed its acquisition of Sundance Helicopters, Inc....

'Big Red One' aviators implement new survival training scenario

2013-01-02 09:41:34

Aviators from the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, tested a new self-extraction training scenario designed to save lives in the mos...

NEMSPA board of directors set to convene in Salt Lake City

2013-01-02 09:55:48

The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) board of directors announced their annual work session will be held in late January in Salt Lake City, Ut...

Civil Air Patrol's new governance structure fully implemented

2013-01-02 09:57:18

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) begins the new year with a new way of doing business....

Bell-Boeing lands $1.4B military contract for additional V-22s

2012-12-31 10:19:45

The Naval Air Systems Command has ordered an additional 22 V-22s from Bell-Boeing for over $1.4 billion....

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace appointed official distributor for the AW169 in Japan

2012-12-31 10:38:11

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) has been appointed official distributor for the all new AW169 helicopter in J...

Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance wins $23M Navy contract

2012-12-31 10:52:49

The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance with a $23,298,409 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract....

L-3 Communications wins $16M contract in support of the MH-60R

2012-12-31 10:57:20

The U.S. Navy has awarded L-3 Communications with a $16,920,823 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract....

Bell Helicopter wins $420M Navy contract

2012-12-28 09:36:45

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Bell Helicopter with an almost $420 million parts and components contract to build new UH-1Y Venom and ...

HRRA plans for Helicopter Rescue Summit

2012-12-28 10:55:19

The Helicopter Rescue and Response Association (HRRA) is in the planning phase for the upcoming 2013 Helicopter Rescue Summit....

Russian Helicopters to open helicopter assembly plant in India

2012-12-27 10:23:39

During the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Cor...

Bell Helicopter signs contract for five additional Bell 429s in Turkey

2012-12-24 08:50:47

Bell Helicopter has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Republic of Turkey Undersecretariat for Defence Industries for the supply of fi...

Bell Helicopter signs agreement with Dynamatic Technologies Limited

2012-12-24 09:01:52

Bell Helicopter has signed a memo of understanding (MoU) with Dynamatic Technologies to explore establishing Dynamatic as a sub-contractor for its Bel...

Nigerian Air Force take delivery of their first two Robinson R66 (Turbine) helicopters

2012-12-24 09:12:08

The Nigerian Air Force invites the world famous Pink Shirt (Richard Mornington-Sanford) to their base in Enugu to conduct a Robinson R66 with RR300 en...

Ornge board appoints new president and CEO

2012-12-20 11:05:33

The board of directors of Ornge, Ontario's provider of air ambulance and related services, has appointed Dr. Andrew McCallum as its new president and ...

Bell Helicopter to expand facilities in Piney Flats, Tennessee

2012-12-20 17:26:57

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today it will expand its completion and customer delivery facilities located in Piney Flats, Tenn....

AgustaWestland signs $420M Sea King integrated operational support contract

2012-12-21 09:25:04

AgustaWestland has signed a contract with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, valued at approximately US$422 million (260 million), to support the...

Meravo will operate Germany's first Eurocopter EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style

2012-12-21 09:49:49

The new EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style will join Meravos fleet of 25 helicopters, which already includes the proven Eurocopter EC120, AS350, AS355 and EC14...

Bell Helicopter signs agreement with Air Methods for 20 Bell 407GX

2012-12-21 11:21:06

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today an agreement with Air Methods for the supply of 20 Bell 407GX aircraft....

American Eurocopter books $80 million-plus aircraft order

2012-12-21 11:28:19

Air Methods orders 22 new air medical emergency helicopters from American Eurocopter in deal worth more than $80 million...

Venezuela approves gross weight increase for Bell 429

2012-12-20 09:29:46

Venezuela has approved the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429, to 7,500 pounds....

Heli-One Poland secures Part 145 certification

2012-12-20 09:39:02

Heli-One has received Part 145 maintenance organization approval certification from the Polish Civil Aviation Authority....

Three new EC135 P2+ for Mercy Life Line Air Medical

2012-12-20 10:12:37

With an investment of $12 million, Springfield, Mo.-based Mercy Life Line Air Medical Service is now operating three new EC135 P2+ helicopters....

Raytheon Co. wins $18M navy contract

2012-12-19 09:29:31

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company with an over $18 million contract for 19 multi-spectral targeting systems for MH-60R and MH-60S Jayhawks. ...

Russian Helicopters delivers latest batch of Mi-17B-5s to India

2012-12-19 10:26:28

Russian Helicopters has delivered another consignment of Mi-17B-5 helicopters to India as part of a contract signed by Rosoboronexport and Indias Mini...

HFI to display vintage aircraft at Heli-Expo

2012-12-18 09:18:49

Helicopter Foundation International will once again have vintage aircraft on display at the Heritage of Helicopters display at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas,...

Russian Helicopters delivers two Mi-8AMTs to Interior Ministry

2012-12-18 09:30:51

Russian Helicopters has delivered two multirole Mi-8AMT helicopters to the Russian Interior Ministry....

Fargo Manufacturing Company gets new president

2012-12-18 15:15:21

Fargo Manufacturing Companys long time vice-president, David Maloy, has moved into the pilots seat as the companys new president. ...

Eurocopter wins UK MoD award

2012-12-14 13:53:15

The award recognizes specific areas of procurement and included for this year a special category that acknowledged support to the London 2012 Olympics...

Med-Trans Air Medical helicopter to serve Western N.D.

2012-12-14 14:41:59

Med-Trans Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas and with a satellite office in North Dakota will be launching a dedicated air medical helicopter...

STARS' new AW139 arrives in Alberta

2012-12-14 14:47:14

The helicopter is the first of two new AW139 helicopters purchased by STARS for service in Alberta, with the second Calgary dedicated AW139 arriving i...

Law firm reminds R44 owners to claim rebate on critical bladder fuel tank retrofit

2012-12-14 15:10:52

Robinson helicopter crash lawyers, Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, urge R44 owners to take advantage of Robinson Helicopter Company's $1,000 rebate ...

Lockheed Martin wins $9M Seahawk contract

2012-12-03 09:49:12

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin with a $9 million dollar modification to an MH60 Seahawk program contract. ...

Stockholders of Air Methods Corporation approve three-for-one stock split

2012-12-04 09:14:50

The stockholders of Air Methods Corporation have approved a three-for-one stock split which will increase the number of authorized shares of the compa...

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau certifies Donaldson inlet barrier filter for AW109E and AW109SP

2012-12-04 09:22:25

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) approval from Japans Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for an inlet barrie...

Eurocopter delivers the first two Royal Malaysian Air Force EC725s from an order for 12

2012-12-04 09:38:00

The Royal Malaysian Air Force has received an initial delivery of two Eurocopter EC725s....

CAE to develop Seahawk trainers for Australian navy

2012-12-04 10:04:19

CAE has been awarded a contract to develop two MH-60R Seahawk tactical operational flight trainers (TOFTs) for the Royal Australian Navy under the Uni...

Rockwell Collins wins $80M army contract

2012-12-04 10:12:14

Rockwell Collins has been awarded an $80 million contract to provide avionics and training device support services provide for the U.S. Armys UH-60 Bl...

AAR Group wins $144M Afghanistan contract

2012-12-04 10:27:28

The U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has made a $144 million modification to a contract with AAR Airlift Group Inc. for work in Afghanistan....

YES Communications Inc. announces new business partnership

2012-12-03 09:37:55

Kelley Parlier, Owner and President of Dallas, TX based YES Communications, Inc., has announced that Jim Kettles has joined the company as Vice Presid...

Winners Announced in 2012 Vertical Photo Contest

2012-11-30 16:28:53

Vertical Magazine is pleased to announce Anthony Pecchi as the winner of the 2012 Vertical Photo Contest....

USTRANSCOM extends HNZ Group Afghanistan contract

2012-12-03 10:00:46

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has extended its contract with HNZ Group Inc. involving the movement of supplies and passengers ...

Kaan Air Signs for AW169 and AW139

2012-12-03 10:17:05

Kaan Air has signed an additional preliminary order for one AW169 and a contract for one AW139 for VIP and corporate missions....

Bell Helicopter delivers first Bell 429 from Singapore service center

2012-12-03 16:21:34

The corporate-configured Bell 429 was delivered to PT Whitesky Aviation in Jakarta, Indonesia. ...

Hong Kong approves DART Helicopter Services' R44 emergency float kits

2012-12-03 16:31:40

Hong Kong has approved DART Helicopter Services R44 emergency float kits. FAA, EASA and Transport Canada approvals have already been granted. ...

Ex-Im Bank to finance export of AW139s to Brazil

2012-12-03 16:59:14

The Export-Import Bank of the United States has guaranteed financing to support the export of AW139 helicopters to Brazil. ...

AS365 N3 Dauphin Helicopter Simulator Certified to Level D by DGCA and EASA at HATSOFF

2012-01-13 06:17:30

The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, tod...

Norway takes delivery of a new NH90 NFH

2012-11-30 09:24:57

NHIndustries has delivered the second NH90 NFH (Nato Frigate Helicopter) to the Norwegian Armed Forces....

U.S. Coast Guard medevacs from cargo ship south of Kodiak, Alaska

2012-11-30 09:44:30

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced a crewmember from the 1,000-foot cargo ship Cosco Long Beach approximately 200 miles south ...

Second batch of Sokols delivered to the Philippine Air Force

2012-11-30 10:05:30

PZL-widnik, an AgustaWestland company, has delivered the second batch of Sokol helicopters in combat utility configuration to the Philippine Air Force...

Engility Corp. awarded $9.7M navy helicopter support contract

2012-11-30 10:24:01

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $9.7 million contract to Engility Corp. to provide support for three important helicopter programs....

Tiger Tugs launches new Bell 429 helicopter transporter

2012-11-29 09:29:30

Tiger Tugs, a company that develops helicopter tow carts, has released their new model 8.0B helicopter transporter, which is specifically designed for...

FAA approves DART Helicopter Services EC130 Fresh Air Vent Kits

2012-11-29 09:45:33

The FAA has approved Dart Helicopter Services Fresh Air Vent Kits for EC130 model helicopters....

Navy awards Northrop Grumman $15M Fire Scout maintenance contract

2012-11-29 10:04:13

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is being awarded a $15 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for operations and maintenance services for the Naval A...

American Eurocopter selects new media relations manager

2012-11-28 09:17:49

American Eurocopter has named Robert Bob Cox as senior manager of communications and media relations. ...

Pratt & Whitney to develop advanced turbine for U.S Army helicopters

2012-11-28 10:19:32

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to research and develop an Advanced Variable-Speed Power Turbine (AVSPOT) to meet the ran...

Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters enter service with the Bangladesh Army

2012-11-28 09:30:39

The Bangladesh Army has introduced into service two new Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters....

Rolls-Royce gets extension on $52M V-22 engine service contract

2012-11-28 09:52:53

Rolls-Royce Corp. is being awarded an extension of a contract to provide engine sustainment services for V-22 AE1107C engines in support of the U.S. M...

VXX presidential helicopter draft RFP released

2012-11-28 10:25:47

The U.S. Navy has released a draft request for proposal (RFP) for the VXX presidential helicopter acquisition program, marking the latest chapter in t...

CareFlight to fly more children across New South Wales

2012-11-28 10:41:49

Australias CareFlight will fly medical teams from the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS) next year....

Management team acquires SkyTrac

2012-11-28 12:55:24

The sale of SkyTrac Systems to its existing management team will allow this provider of satellite-based flight-following systems to maintain its ident...

Starspeed Ltd. signs contract for an AW169

2012-11-28 17:05:01

Starspeed Ltd. has signed a preliminary sale contract for one AgustaWestland AW169 light intermediate helicopter plus an option for an additional airc...

Russia delivers first civil Mi-171 to Indonesia

2012-11-27 10:34:21

Russian Helicopters has made its first Mi-171 delivery to one of Indonesias largest mining companies....

DART Helicopter Services gains Brazilian approval of its cable cutters kit for A119 and AW119MKII

2012-11-27 09:10:04

DART Helicopter Services has gained Brazilian (ANAC) approval of its A119/AW119MKII cable cutters kit. ...

Airworthiness directive issued for several Eurocopter France models

2012-11-27 09:59:17

A new airworthiness directive has been issued for several Eurocopter France models....

National Helicopters completes the required modifications to increase the internal gross weight on privately owned Bell 429

2012-11-27 10:03:23

In yesterday's Daily News, it was reported that National Helicopters owns and operates the Bell 429 that it completed with the necessary modifications...

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