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Press Releases 
 San Diego Fire-Rescue Sign for Bell 412 Helicopter
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of a 412EP model medium lift helicopter to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, joining "Copter One," a model 212 Bell...
Presagis and High Rely clarifies DO-178B complexities
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: Presagis and High Rely
DO-178B, the US de facto standard that defines guidelines for the development of aviation software, has earned a reputation for being the "worst" standard in the world. Why? Over the past two decades, DO-178B...
 Pictorvision's eclipse Has Launched
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Source: Pictorvision
Pictorvision, the leader in stabilized and precision control solutions for the entertainment industry, announced today that their newest stabilized aerial camera system, the eclipse, has now completed its first...
 Simplex Announces New Service Center in Japan
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Source: Simplex Manufacturing Company
Expanding on a tradition of 30 years in business together, Simplex Manufacturing Company (Simplex) has designated Santoku Aviation Electric, Inc. of Tokyo, Japan (Santoku) as an authorized service center for...
 TriState CareFlight Implements 365 Safety AMRM
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Source: ThinkThroughTool
When Chris Baker joined Arizona-based TriState CareFlight as its medical program director less than a month ago, one of his first objectives was to help improve his new program's overall safety and AMRM...
 Air Methods Kentucky Deploys for Tropical Storm Gustav
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Source: Air Methods Kentucky
Air Methods Kentucky began deploying medical helicopters, personnel, and medical supplies last night into Louisiana in preparation for what may be a Category 4 or 5 hurricane potentially on a path into New...
 2008 International Sea King Symposium
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Source: Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (Vector) is receiving a tremendous show of support from members of the international SEA KING / S61 community in preparing to host the 2008...
 Iridium Makes Donation to APCO Silent Key Scholarship
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Source: Iridium
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International today announced that Iridium Satellite LLC has donated $17,000 to the association's Silent Key Scholarship Fund which...
 Father and son flying high at Bristow
Monday, September 01, 2008
Source: Bristow
Helicopter pilot Michel Gerard won't have to look too far if he needs advice …his father Patrick is also a Bristow pilot based at Scatsta in Shetland. Patrick and his son Michel fly hundreds of oil workers to and from...
 TSA Issues Recommended Security Action Items
Monday, September 01, 2008
Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) met with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials earlier this week in Washington concerning recommended security action items (SAIs) for general...
 AFS Receives Bell Helicopter Premier Supplier Award
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Source: Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc.
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc.company, has recognized Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS) withits prestigious Bell Premier Supplier Award. The award recognizes AFSfor its superior business processes and world-class quality standards.
 Conklin & de Decker Last Call for Tax Seminar in St. Louis
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker is having a last call for attendees to their 6th Annual Commercial Operators & Management (COM) Tax Seminar to be held in St. Louis, Missouri on September 9th and 10th, 2008. Unique from other tax seminars and...
 LifeFlight Eagle adds Night Vision Goggles
Friday, August 29, 2008
Source: LifeFlight Eagle
LifeFlight Eagle recently made a very significant investment in the overall safety of its air ambulance program which serves western Missouri and eastern Kansas. The nonprofit program has added the use of...
 FAA approval of Geneva's P148 and P149 console
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Source: Geneva Aviation
Geneva Aviation, a member of the DART Helicopter Services family of companies, has received FAA approval for its P148 console which is compatible with newer AS350B2 aircraft, and the P149 for newer...
 Rotorcraft Support to host IA renewal seminar
Monday, August 25, 2008
Source: Rotorcraft Support
On October 16TH, 2008 Rotorcraft Support, Inc. (RSI) is once again sponsoring their annual Helicopter Specific IA Renewal Seminar. This is the ninth year for this FAA sanctioned event. Joining RSI this year...
US Aviation System Scores High
Monday, August 25, 2008
Source: ICAO
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency that oversees international civil aviation, released a new safety audit today, August 25. The U.S. aviation system received a score of...
 AWI AWOS Systems Installed on Alaska's North Slope
Friday, August 22, 2008
Source: All Weather, Inc.
Beginning this summer, helicopter pilots on Alaska's North Slope will have access to weather data from two Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) to aid in off-shore flights. The AWOS systems...
 Bristow Group Announces Quarterly Preferred Dividend
Friday, August 22, 2008
Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.6875 per...
 Submit Your "Salute to Excellence" Nominations Today!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Source: HAI
The 2009 "Salute to Excellence" Call for Nominations booklets have been mailed — look for them and submit your nominations today! All award winners will be recognized at the "Salute to Excellence"...
 Shirley Helicopters Reunion Announced
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Source: Shirley Air
Former Employees and friends are invited to a reunion. October 25, 2008
Grand Ballroom. Chateau Louis Hotel, 11727 Kingsway Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta. T5G 3A1. Cash Bar Reception 5:30 PM Buffet Dinner 8:00 PM, Tickets are $50.00 per person.
 TracPlus Helps Smash World Speed Record
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Source: TracPlus Global
Global Tracking Service Provider TracPlus Global, developers of a ground-breaking GPS tracking service, played a crucial role in helping American pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik smash the...
 HAI Sadly Announces the Passing of J. Robert Duppstadt Sr.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Source: HAI
Known to many as the "Father of the Bell Light 206 Product Line," J. Robert Duppstadt Sr. passed away on August 5, 2008. He was 90 years old. Duppstadt received his education at Penn State University and graduated...
How to determine Your Heli-licious Holiday
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: Heliski Holiday
With the number of operations having increased significantly over the last 8 years, determining the operator has also become increasingly difficult. What had once been a seller?s market, with very few companies...
 BC Ministry of Forests and Range Extends Condolences
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: British Columbia Protection Program
These past several days have taken the lives of four of this province's rotary and fixed wing pilots. The BC Ministry of Forests and Range wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of...
 SAIB: Original Type and Production Certificate Holder Parts
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Source: FAA
This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts owners, operators, and certificated repair and maintenance providers of the responsibilities of type and production certificate (TC/PC)...
 Canadian Helicopters Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Friday, August 15, 2008
Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (“the Fund”), the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, today announced its financial and operating results for the second...
 Submit Your "Salute to Excellence" Nominations Today!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Source: HAI
The 2009 “Salute to Excellence” Call for Nominations booklets have been mailed — look for them and submit your nominations today! All award winners will be recognized at the "Salute to Excellence"...
 Canadian Certification for 406 AF-COMPACT
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Source: KANNAD
KANNAD is proud to announce the certification of the latest Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) the KANNAD 406 AF-COMPACT by Industry Canada/Transport Canada (TCCA) under ICID number...
 New Helicopter Training Scholarship Announced
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Source: High Desert Helicopters
Professional flight academy High Desert Helicopters has announced the availability of a new flight training scholarship. The scholarship program, titled the "High Desert Helicopters Aviator Scholarship Program,"...
 Artex Introduces spidertracks Flight Tracking System
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Source: Artex
Artex Aircraft Supplies, part of the Cobham Avionics and Surveillance Division, announced today that it has signed an agreement with spidertracks ltd to distribute the cost-effective, portable "spidertracks" flight...
 Helicopter Association of Canada Announces New President
Monday, August 11, 2008
Source: Helicopter Association of Canada
The Board of Directors of the Helicopter Association of Canada is very pleased to welcome Mr. Fred L. Jones BA LLB to our Association as President & CEO. Mr. Jones is a current and passionate helicopter pilot ...
 Discovery Air Announces New Directors
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Source: Discovery Air
David Taylor, President, CEO and immediate past Chair of Discovery Air Inc. (TSX:DA.A) ("Discovery Air" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce three new appointments to the Board of Discovery Air.
 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...
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