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GPS tracking solutions onboard VIH Helicopters contracted for African country’s national election
Friday, September 05, 2008
Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of mobile asset management and fleet management solutions using GPS tracking, today announced it will work with its customer, VIH Helicopters Ltd., to provide flight tracking for the...
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Aerospace Optics to introduce web-based configurator at upcoming NBAA Meeting & Convention
Friday, September 05, 2008
Source: Aerospace Optics
In an effort to enhance its ongoing commitment to customer service, Aerospace Optics Inc. will provide demonstrations of its new customer portal and interactive configurator during the National Business...
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Los Angeles Firefighters, Preparing for the Most Challenging Fire Season in Recent History
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: Erickson Air-Crane
Preparing for the most challenging fire season in recent history, the Los Angeles (City) Fire Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department have obtained two of the largest fixed-tank firefighting...
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Support Saudi Arabia's New MOI Helicopter Fleet
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: Sikorsky Aerospace
United Arab Emirates, Sept 04, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced a five-year contract to provide Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MOI) with
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DTN/Meteorlogix Tops Weather Service Ranking by ForecastWatch.com for Second Straight Year
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: DTN/Meteorlogix
DTN/Meteorlogix, the leading business information services company focused on agricultural, energy and weather business markets, was ranked first in a report compiled by ForecastWatch.com measuring...
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Ornge and Canadian Helicopters Income Fund Announce Agreement in Principle
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: Ornge and Canadian Helicopters
Ornge and Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (the "Fund") announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle that will result in the renewal of their relationship for a period of...
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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...
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Air Medical Services Critical to Hurricane Gustav Evacuation and Return
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: AAMS
Air medical services participating in the evacuation of hospitals and other medical facilities before the arrival of Hurricane Gustav transported more than 150 patients utilizing more than 60 helicopter and fixed...
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Kaman Helicopters to Showcase SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite at Black Sea Defense & Aerospace Exposition
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: Kaman Helicopters
Kaman Helicopters will display an SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter for the first time at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace Exposition Sept. 24-26 in Bucharest, Romania (U.S. Pavilion, C214). Company...
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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...
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Coast Guard Helicopter Crew Pulls Double Duty, Saves Two Lives in Separate Cases
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Source: USCG
A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka helicopter crew conducted two medevacs overnight saving the lives of two men with heart difficulties in Southeast Alaska. An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and crew was launched...
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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...
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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...
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Milwaukee Regional Medical Selects Helicopter Specialties Inc. EC145 Flight For Life
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Source: Helicopter Specialties, Inc
Helicopter Specialties, Inc of Janesville WI, awarded 2008 Aviation Business of the year by Wisconsin Aviation Trade Association, will be providing completions on two Eurocopter EC 145 helicopters for the...
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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...
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Breeze-Eastern Awarded Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter Cargo Winch Program
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Source: Breeze-Eastern
Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX:BZC) announced today that it has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to provide the Internal Cargo Winch System for the next generation CH-53K Heavy...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Sikorsky Aircraft UH-60M Upgrade BLACK HAWK Helicopter Achieves First Flight
Monday, September 01, 2008
Source: Sikorsky Aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today successfully completed the first flight of its UH-60M Upgrade BLACK HAWK helicopter. The UH-60M Upgrade is currently the only fly-by-wire rotary wing aircraft in flight...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Sikorsky Aircraft Announces the First Flight of the X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Source: Sikorsky Aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation today successfully completed the first flight of its X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator, maneuvering the prototype aircraft through hover, forward flight, and a hover turn, in a test...
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American Eurocopter Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Deadline Extended
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter has announced that the deadline to apply for the annual Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award has been extended until September 8, 2008.This prestigious award aims to promote aviation...
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Bavarian Ministry of the Interior purchases eight new EC135 Police Helicopters from Eurocopter
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Source: Eurocopter
On August 27, the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior announced its decision in Munich to purchase eight new Eurocopter EC135 P2i helicopters for the Bavarian Police Helicopter Squadron. This will enable the...
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Bristow Group to Present at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Lehman Brothers CEO...
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SAIB: Bell Helicopter, Bell Helicopter (Canada), Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH - Emergency Float with Liferaft Kits
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Source: FAA
An aircraft equipped with a kit listed above was involved in an accident in which the pilot failed to deploy the liferafts using the primary internal inflation handle. Two external T-Handles were available for...
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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...
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Boeing Awarded US Army Contract for 191 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a five-year U.S. Army contract valued at $4.3 billion for 181 CH-47F Chinooks and 10 additional Chinooks under Fiscal Year 2008 supplemental...
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DTN/Meteorlogix Announces Partnership with National Center for Atmospheric Research
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Source: DTN/Meteorlogix
DTN/Meteorlogix, the leading business information services company focused on agricultural, energy and weather business markets, today announced that it has formed a partnership with the National Center for...
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National Park Service helicopter crew rescues stranded boaters in Havasu Canyon
Monday, August 25, 2008
Source: National Park Service
On the evening of August 16, 2008 Grand Canyon National Park dispatch received a call from a commercial river company reporting that five empty rafts had floated past their camp on the Colorado...
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Ornge purchases new fleet of high performance medically equipped helicopters
Monday, August 25, 2008
Source: Ornge
Ornge, Canada's leading innovator in the field of transport medicine announced today it is purchasing 10 new AgustaWestland helicopters to replace the current aging fleet of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters owned...
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Canadian Helicopters Income Fund issues statement with respect to today's Ornge announcement
Monday, August 25, 2008
Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (TSX: CHL.UN) (the "Fund"), the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, is issuing a statement to provide an update on its contractual...
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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...
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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...
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Book Launch Returns "Larger Than Life" Entrepreneur to Newfoundland Roots
Monday, August 25, 2008
Source: Douglas & McIntyre
A new biography covering the career of legendary entrepreneur Craig Dobbin has been published in Vancouver but will be launched at the other end of Canada in St. John's, Newfoundland. Titled One Hell of a Ride...
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Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell Thanks Employees at FAA's 50th Anniversary Ceremony
Monday, August 25, 2008
Source: FAA
The first 50 years of aviation watched as we moved from bonfires to beacons, as fabric and long scarves were replaced by rivets and pressurized cabins. The onset of the jet age in those first 50 years of aviation///
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Frasca Built EC-135 Flight Training Device Qualified as JAR-STD2H FTD 3 MCC
Friday, August 22, 2008
Source: Frasca International
Frasca International, Urbana, IL is proud to announce that the Finnish Aviation Acedemy (FAA), has received JAR-STD2H FTD 3 MCC qualification for their Frasca built EC-135 helicopter Flight Training...
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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...
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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...
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HAI Sadly Announces the passing of Helicopter Pilot and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Edward W. "Too Tall" Freeman
Friday, August 22, 2008
Source: HAI
Helicopter Pilot and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Ed "Too Tall" Freeman of Boise, Idaho died Wednesday, August 20, at about 8:30 a.m. from complications from Parkinson's disease. Freeman...
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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"...
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DART Announces EASA approval of 206/407 Stainless Steel Wearplates and Wearpads
Friday, August 22, 2008
Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval for Bell 206A/B/L/L1/L3/L4/407 Stainless Steel Wearplates and Wearpads for...
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St. Alphonsus Lifeflight and TriState CareFlight to Implement 365 Safety AMRM
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Source: ThinkThroughTools
ThinkThroughTools recently added two new customers to its growing list of air medical transport providers focused on enhancing their programs' overall safety and AMRM (Air Medical Resource...
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Emergency AD: MD Helicopters, Inc. 500N, 600N, and MD900 helicopters
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Source: FAA
This Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted by reports that two Model MD900 helicopters experienced broken Vertical Stabilizer Control System (VSCS) adapter tubes. In one case...
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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.

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Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik Break the Around-the-World Speed Record in an AgustaWestland Grand Helicopter
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Source: AgustaWestland
On Monday 18th August pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik succeeded in flying around the world in a helicopter in only 11 days 7 hours and 2 minutes - setting a new world speed record. The pilots...
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Med-Trans partners with Akron Children's Hospital providing Ohio's first helicopter dedicated for pediatrics
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Source: Med-Trans Corp
Beginning in November, Med-Trans Corp will be providing Akron Children's Hospital with Ohio's only pediatric-dedicated helicopter, enhancing the hospital's ability to reach critically ill infants, children and teens...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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DART Helicopter Services Announces EASA approval of Lightweight Heli-Utility-Basket for AS350/AS355
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has recently received EASA approval for their Heli-Utility-Basket for AS350/AS355 model helicopters.
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AeroComputers Announces New Contract from Baltimore County Police
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: AeroComputers
AeroComputers, Inc., the industry leader in tactical mission management systems, today announced they had received a new contract for the Baltimore County Police Department. Valued...
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Latitude Technologies Helps Make Record-Setting World Flight a Success
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: Latitude Technologies
Early this morning, N1US, a stock AgustaWestland A109 Grand Helicopter piloted by Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik, successfully completed a round-the-world flight, touching down in New York having...
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LifeFlight Network to add Emergency Medical Helicopter in Washington State
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: LifeFlight Network
Life Flight is expanding its 30-year presence in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area to the Kelso-Longview, Washington area to bring life-saving medical helicopter service to all communities within range...
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Aerospace Photo Contest Gains Speed; Four Weeks Left to Take Your Best Shot
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: BDN Aerospace Marketing
Inquiries and entries are flying in for the BDN Aerospace Marketing (BDN) Global Photo Contest. And with four weeks left until the Sept. 15 entry deadline, the competition is heating up. One top-prize winner will receive...
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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...
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Pegasus Signs Letter of Intent for Exclusive Distribution Rights of its PHJ200PJ Helicopter in China
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Source: Pegasus Helicopter Group Plc
Pegasus is pleased to announce that is has signed a letter of intent with Shanghai Fei Tian Aviation Technique Co. Ltd ("Shanghai Fei Tian") for the exclusive distribution of its PH200PJ Helicopter in...
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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)...
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Texas Aviation Services and Sierra Aeronautica Reinforce Support for Brazilian Helicopter Clients at 'LABACE'
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Source: Texas Aviation Services
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for 37 years in helicopter and aircraft services, along with its in-country partner Sierra Aeronautica, announced today their joint venture support for Brazilian helicopter...
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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S. A. Model W-3A Helicopters
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Source: FAA
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the PZL Swidnik S. A. (PZL) Model W-3A helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)...
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Emergency Airworthiness Directive: MD Helicopters, Inc. MD900 Helicopters
Friday, August 15, 2008
Source: FAA
This Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted by three reports of in-flight failure of the forward directional control cable (control cable) and loss of yaw control resulting in emergency landings...
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Canadian Helicopters Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution
Friday, August 15, 2008
Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: CHL.UN) announced today its monthly distribution of $0.091875 per unit covering the period of August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008, will be...
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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...
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MD Helicopters, Inc. Delivers First Ever New Model MD 500E to Kauai, Hawaii
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Source: MD Helicopters, Inc.
You can find MD 500 Helicopters in all corners of the globe from Australia to Argentina, from Brazil to Belgium, from Italy to India and from the Philippines to Poland. In fact there are more than 2600 aircraft...
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SAFARI Kit Helicopter Earns Gold Lindy Grand Champion Rotorcraft Award at EAA AirVenture 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Source: SAFARI
A SAFARI Kit Helicopter constructed by homebuilder Al Rulton, of London, Ontario Canada has won the Gold Lindy Grand Champion Rotorcraft Award at EAA Airventure 2008, held annually at Oshkosh...
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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"...
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Important Information for Operators Seeking Access Under TFR to RNC
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Source: HAI
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced the eligibility of DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) operators to fly in to Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)...
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DART Announces EASA approval of 3-Point Shoulder Harness Kits for Bell 205/212/214/412/UH-1
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has recently received EASA approval for their 3 Point Shoulder Harness Kits which feature a diagonal...
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TracPlus Provides Critical Support to Kasprowicz's Attempt for New World Speed Record
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Source: TracPlus
On August 7, 2008 helicopter N1US departed LaGuardia airport commencing a 14-day mission to break the current speed record for circumventing the globe. Pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik are doing...
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New World Speed Record from New York to London set by Kasprowicz and Sheik in AgustaWestland Grand helicopter
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Source: AgustaWestland North America
During the attempt to break the around the world speed record in an AgustaWestland Grand helicopter - pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik have set a new speed record on the first leg of their trip from...
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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...
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Special Awareness Training for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Source: FAA
SUMMARY: This proposed rule would require special awareness training for any person who flies under visual flight rules (VFR) within 100 nautical miles of the Washington, DC VHF omni-directional...
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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,"...
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XL Insurance Expands Specialty Underwriting Capabilities in Canada with New Aviation Insurance Team
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Source: XL Insurance
XL Insurance, XL Capital Ltd’s global insurance operations, today announced the expansion of its specialty insurance product offerings in Canada with the appointment of a new aviation insurance team...
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STAT MedEvac's Thomas J. Doyle, MD, MPH Receives Pennsylvania's Emergency Physician of the Year Award
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Source: STAT MedEvac
Thomas J. Doyle, MD, MPH, has received recognition as Pennsylvania s Emergency Physician of the Year. The award will be presented during an awards luncheon at the 2008 Pennsylvania Emergency...
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, and 222U Helicopters
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Source: FAA
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for BHTC Model 222, 222B, and 222U helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued...
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 230 Helicopters
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Source: FAA
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for BHTC Model 230 helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation...
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH Model MBB- BK 117C-2 Helicopters
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Source: FAA
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH (Eurocopter) Model MBB-BK 117C-2 helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing...
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Bell Helicopter Expands Amarillo Manufacturing To meet Demand for Increased Aircraft Production
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Source: Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a major expansion during ground-breaking ceremonies at its Military Aircraft Assembly Center located at Amarillo's Rick Husband...
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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...
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Herley Industries Receives a Contract for UK Future Lynx Helicopter Program
Monday, August 11, 2008
Source: Herley Industries
Herley Industries, Inc. announced today that AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, has awarded them a contract to provide its PCM770 Encoders for use in the Flight Test Data Acquisition System of...
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DART Announces EASA, TC and FAA Approval of Cabin Door Roller Kits
Monday, August 11, 2008
Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services Announces EASA / Transport Canada and FAA Approval of DART’s Cabin Door Roller Kits compatible with sliding composite doors on the Bell 412 aircraft. DART Helicopter Services has...
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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 ...
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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.
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Increased Production Spurs Revenue and Earnings Growth for Northstar Aerospace Inc.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Source: Northstar Aerospace Inc.
(All amounts within this news release are stated in U.S. dollars) Northstar Aerospace, Inc. (the "Company") today reported revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2008 of $46.5 million...
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Chicago Fire Department Takes Delivery of Two ManHandler Super Dollies
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Source: Main Line Corporation
The Chicago Fire Dept. Air Sea Rescue Unit has taken delivery of two ManHandler Super Dollies to expidite ground handling of their two Bell 412 Helicopters.The Platform type Dollies permit rapid...
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Latitude LWS Sentinel Tracking System Helps Chopper 9 Keep an Eye in the Vancouver Sky
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies SkyNode S200-011 satellite voice and 2-way data equipment and Latitude's LWS Sentinel tracking system have been chosen by Talon Helicopters for use on C-FTHU - known...
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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...
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Launches Time-Saving Tool for H.S.I. Customers
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Source: Helicopter Support, Inc.
Helicopter Support, Inc. (H.S.I.), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, announced today the launch of a new Internet tool that makes transacting business with H.S.I. easier, faster and more efficient.
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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...
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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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