Vector to perform AStar 12-year inspections for SBCSDnews Terry Spruce 7 Mar 16 0Vector Aerospace will perform 12-year inspections on three Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 AStars operated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD). Vector will conduct… Read more
Heli-Expo – Waypoint helicopter assets now exceed $1.5 Billionnews Alasdair Whyte 7 Mar 16 0Waypoint Leasing has surpassed $1.5 billion in total helicopter assets. The company’s fleet of twin-engined helicopters now includes more than 120 aircraft. “There is no… Read more
JSSI launches parts-only program for AW139 and Bell 429news Terry Spruce 7 Mar 16 0JSSI has launched its parts-only program for the Finmeccanica (formerly AgustaWestland) AW139 and the Bell 429 helicopters. “Last year we introduced the parts-only program for… Read more
Heli-Expo – Heli-One increase Stavangar capabilitiesnews Alasdair Whyte 3 Mar 16 0Heli-One are adding a range of new capabilities at their Stavangar overhaul centre. The company is adding overhaul capabilities for the Turbomeca Makila 2A and… Read more
Heli-Expo – Sikorsky launches program to upgrade an S-76C+ to C++ standardnews Alasdair Whyte 3 Mar 16 0Sikorsky has launched a S-76C+ upgrade program. The modification upgrades the helicopter to S-76C++ standard. The upgrade includes greater take-off and cruising power, as well… Read more
Heli-Expo – Hillsboro Aviation to represent Airbus in seven US statesnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Hillsboro Aviation has been named as the exclusive Airbus Helicopters commercial sales agent for seven US states. The exclusive sales agent agreement is the first… Read more
Heli-Expo – Heli-One links up with Avion Pacific to explore Chinese MRO marketnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Heli-One has entered an agreement with Avion Pacific to jointly develop helicopter MRO and product services in China. “We are delighted this new collaboration will… Read more
Heli-Expo – Meridian Helicopters sign 206L3 leasenews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Meridian Helicopters has leased a Bell 206L3 from Chopper Charter. The aircraft is on a three year lease with a two year extension option. The… Read more
Heli-Expo – Guangxi Diwang Group signs LOI for ten Bell 525snews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Bell signed a letter of intent with Guangxi Diwang Group for 10 Bell 525 Relentless helicopters. Guangxi Diwang Group will use the Bell 525s for… Read more
Heli-Expo – FlightSafety names manager for new Denver centrenews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0FlightSafety has appointed Otto Gambrel manager of the Denver learning center. Otto joined FlightSafety in 2001 as an instructor at the Savannah Learning Center. He… Read more
Heli-Expo – Bell extends collaboration with PTDI in Indonesianews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Bell and PTDI have increased the scope of their agreement to provide customization and delivery work on Bell 412s in Indonesia. “We are very pleased… Read more
Heli-Expo – Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team orders Airbus H135news Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0DHART has ordered a H135 helicopter. It will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2016. The aircraft will be used to replace an older… Read more
Heli-Expo – VIH Aerospace working on extending range of Sikorsky S-92news Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0VIH Aerospace are designing a modification to increase the operational range of the Sikorsky S-92. The three tank system allows for higher fuel loading. While… Read more
Heli-Expo – Thai Aviation Services orders seven Sikorsky helicoptersnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Thai Aviation Services will be renewing its existing helicopter fleet with five Sikorsky S-76D and two S-92s. The orders were originally placed by a major… Read more
Heli-Expo – Bristow completes AW139 S&LB with Waypointnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Bristow has completed a sale-and-leaseback with Waypoint leasing. The deal covers three AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters. All three helicopters will operate offshore on long-term contracts in… Read more
Heli-Expo – Aichi Prefecture order firefighting Bell 412EPInews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Aichi Prefecture in Japan has ordered a Bell 412EPI. The aircraft will be used for firefighting missions and disaster relief. “The selection of the Bell… Read more
Heli-Expo – Bell details production data for 2015news Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Bell has confirmed their civilian production data for 2015. The American-based manufacturer built 175 helicopters at its Canadian plant at Mirabel. The total includes includes… Read more
Heli-Expo – Airbus H175 global fleet reaches 3,000 hoursnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0The global Airbus H175 fleet has now achieved a total of 3,000 flying hours. One aircraft, delivered in December 2014, accounts for one third of… Read more
FAA certifies auxiliary fuel tank for R66news Terry Spruce 2 Mar 16 0The US FAA has certified the 43 gallon auxiliary fuel tank for the Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter. This extends the the helicopter’s range by as… Read more
Marenco flies second SH09 prototypenews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0The second Marenco SH09 second prototype – known as P2 – has flown for the first time. The helicopter took off from Mollis Airport. Chief… Read more
