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Press Releases 
 Conklin & de Decker Release LIFE CYCLE COST 2008 Volume II
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker recently announced the new release of their innovative LIFE CYCLE COST 2008 Volume II. The most comprehensive and easy to use Aircraft Budget and Financial analysis tool...
 Sitting Governor Receives Helicopter Pilots License
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Source: Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association
Governor George Ervin Perdue III (Sonny) of Georgia has added Private Rotorcraft Helicopter privileges in a Robinson R44 to his pilot's license July 22nd. The Governor is an accomplished pilot holding a...
 NAT Announces NPX136D Now on GSA Schedule
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Source: Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.
Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. (NAT), Kelowna, BC Canada, announces that the NPX136D-070 Digital P25 Transceiver is now GSA listed under SIN 132-8 of Schedule 70 on GSA Contract Number GS-35F-0374T. This...
 Air Methods Reports 2Q2008 Results and 3Q2008 Update
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Source: Air Methods Corporation
Air Methods Corporation (NasdaqGS: AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 and provided an update on July 2008 flight volumes. For the...
 Guardian Mobility STC Granted for Bell Helicopter Install
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate STC installation approval of the Skytrax 3X GPS tracking system for BELL 205A, BELL 205A-1, BELL 212, BELL 214B and 214B...
 Bristow Group Announces Agreement to Sell Aircraft
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced it has executed an agreement to sell 53 single-engine aircraft and related assets...
 Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Arrives on Oahu
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Source: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
On August 4, 2008 , Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the largest and most successful aerial tour company in Hawaii, is launching operations on the island of Oahu. Three completely new tours will be introduced...
 Nivisys Receives FAA Aviator NVG TSO Approval
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Source: Nivisys Industries, LLC
Nivisys Industries, LLC, a leader in Night Vision and Thermal technologies, announced today that they have received the first FAA TSO-C164 approval for their NVAG-6 Night Vision Aviator Goggle.
 Carter PAV Nears Completion
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Source: Carter Aviation Technologies
Carter Aviation Technologies (Carter) of Wichita Falls, TX is releasing updated information on their new Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) Prototype. The new PAV prototype is the second-generation aircraft to...
 CareFlite Signs Two New Contracts with the Federal Government
Monday, August 04, 2008
Source: CareFlite
The first contract reinstates the Health and Human Services Call Center on a monthly basis for victims of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina who need medical transportation. This call center organizes the transportation of...
 Helicopter EMS Operators (HEMS) of North Texas
Monday, August 04, 2008
Source: CareFlite
In 2005 the Helicopter EMS Operators (HEMS) of North Texas came together to create a safety roundtable. This roundtable was a recommendation of the Air Medical Safety Advisory Council...
 Development Begins at New Rolls-Royce Aerospace Facility in Virginia
Monday, August 04, 2008
Source: Rolls-Royce
Development is now underway at the new Rolls-Royce aerospace manufacturing facility located on 1,000 acres of the Crosspointe Center property in Prince George County, Virginia. Clearing of the first 60 acre parcel began on July 21.
 More News is Good News
Friday, August 01, 2008
Source: MHM Publishing
Vertical Magazine and MHM Publishing announced today the latest step in its ongoing series of expansion moves with the appointment of long-time contributor Jen Boyer as news editor. Said managing editor Amitav Dash: "Jen is a rarity in the helicopter industry. She is trained both as a pilot and a journalist. And, she is still active in the aviation industry through her media...
 Whirly-Girls Announce Available 2009 Scholarships
Friday, August 01, 2008
Source: Whirly-Girls International
The Whirly-Girls International announced their 2009 scholarships to be awarded at Heli-Expo 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. on Feb. 21, 2009. Five of the scholarships are available to current Whirly-Girls, members...
 Airlift Northwest Announces Scholarship & Grant Program
Friday, August 01, 2008
Source: Airlift Northwest
Airlift Northwest is proud to again this year offer a scholarship and grant program to honor and remember those from the organization who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The program includes three components...
 Kaman Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results
Friday, August 01, 2008
Source: Kaman Corp.
Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 27, 2008. For the second quarter of 2008, the company reported net earnings from continuing...
 Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369A, OH-6A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, and 369HS Helicopters
Friday, August 01, 2008
Source: FAA
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 369A, OH-6A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, and 369HS...
 On-the-Road Series Heads to Las Vegas
Friday, August 01, 2008
Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International's (HFI) Professional On-the-Road Series is traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada! Beginning Monday, September 29, 2008 HFI will host four days of safety classes at the Westin...
 Vector Helicopter Services Announces Appointments
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Source: Vector Helicopter Services
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (Vector) announces that effective immediately, Ronnie Kearns assumes the position of Director, Sales and Customer Support for its operation based in...
 DynCorp International To Help Fight California Wildfires
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Source: DynCorp International
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as CAL FIRE, has awarded DynCorp International (NYSE:DCP) a $137.7 million contract to help suppress and control wild land fires.
 SkyTrac Systems Obtains STC for EC120 and EC135 Helicopters
Monday, July 28, 2008
Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce it has obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of its automated flight following and satellite communications equipment on the Eurocopter...
 L-3 Avionics Systems Launches New Web Site
Monday, July 28, 2008
Source: L-3 Avionics Systems
L-3 Avionics Systems announced today the launch of a new company Web site, www.L-3Avionics.com. The sleeker, more stylized site presents important product and company information in an easy-to-...
 NextGen Taking Shape
Monday, July 28, 2008
Source: HAI
FAA Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell and representatives of industry organizations recently met with reporters to provide a comprehensive background understanding of the Next Generation Air...
 The FAA Turns 50!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is having a 50th birthday party - and you're invited! Starting August 1, the FAA will offer reporters an exciting range of media opportunities to highlight the agency's extraordinary...
 Discovery Air Announces New Director
Monday, July 28, 2008
Source: Discovery Air
David Taylor, the Chairman of Discovery Air Inc. (TSX:DA.A), is pleased to announce that Mr. Gil Bennett has agreed to join the Board of Directors of Discovery Air and will act in the capacity of Vice-...
 Textron Awards Top Innovations of 2007
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Source: Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) celebrated its top innovations of 2007 at the eighth annual "Chairman's Award for Innovation" ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island. The Chairman's Award recognizes and...
 Chelton Software, ADAHRS Approved for Eurocopter EC120B
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Source: Chelton Flight Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR01673SE-D, allowing Chelton Flight Systems’ software version 6.0B and Air Data and Attitude...
 American Eurocopter Delivers EC120 to Corporate Helicopters
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter today announced the delivery of an EC120 to Corporate Helicopters, a helicopter service provider based in San Diego, California. Corporate Helicopters performs a diverse set of missions...
 Bell Helicopter Concludes Successful Farnborough
Monday, July 21, 2008
Source: Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, wrapped up a successful Farnborough Air Show this week by adding 24 orders across the full range of its product line as it hosted over 1,000 guests in its...
 Qatar Armed Forces Sign Contract for 18 AW139 Helicopters
Monday, July 21, 2008
Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Qatar Armed Forces has signed a contract for 18 AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be operated by the Qatar Emiri Air Force supporting...
 Hannah Takes Off For Olympics
Monday, July 21, 2008
Source: Bristow Helicopters
When Scots swim star Hannah Miley takes off for the Beijing Olympics this week she will have a double dose of good luck on her side. For the Inverurie teenager will celebrate her birthday on the opening...
 Simplex Certified for ISO 9001 and AS9100
Friday, July 18, 2008
Source: Simplex
Simplex Manufacturing Company announced today that it has been certified for quality management system standards and requirements under ISO 9001:2000 with Design and AS9100 Revision B.
 Texas DPS takes delivery of their 10th AS350 B2
Friday, July 18, 2008
Source: American Eurocopter
The Texas Department of Public Safety took delivery of the newest member of their fleet, an AS350B2 at a ceremony conducted at the ALEA (Airborne Law Enforcement Association) convention today on the...
 VERTICAL 911 is On Scene
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Source: MHM Publishing
MHM Publishing announced today that the long-awaited launch of the first-responder-focused special issues of Vertical Magazine would be making their debut at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) 2008 Conference and Exposition from July 16-19. These specially focused issues, to be known as Vertical 911, will cater to the parapublic sector of the helicopter industry, and will be timed to coincide with ALEA's main conference, and the Air Medical Transport Conference in October.
 FLIR Announces the Debut of Ultra 9HD
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Source: FLIR Systems, Inc.
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLIR) announces the introduction of the Ultra 9HD, the latest generation of its industry-leading Ultra series of airborne thermal imaging systems. The most advanced 9" EO/IR...
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