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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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