AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that a contract has been signed by the Government of India for the acquisition of twelve AW101 helicopters that will perform government transport duties.

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received approval of their A109E/S Emergency Float Systems in the Republic of Indonesia.

Kelowna BC, Canada (March 10, 2010) - SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2010 CHC Safety and Quality Summit March 22-24 in Vancouver BC.

FORT WORTH, TX - Bell Helicopter has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to modify the final 30 OH-58D aircraft under the Kiowa Warrior Safety Enhancement Program.

Houston, TX - Michael L. Sweeney, COB & CEO of USAIG and Michael Lowman, USAIG VP & Manager –Dallas, presented a check to Eric Von Wenckstern, Memorial Hermann, Aviation Director, as part of the Safety Bucks program designed to encourage additional training for pilots and mechanics. 
 
 

VAN NUYS, CA - Mid-Continent Instruments – West now has the capability to reach international customers without delays. Bryan Miner, in his role as Chief Inspector, is the latest unit member of the company’s Organizational Designation Authorization.

Addison, TX - REVUE THOMMEN announced at HELI-EXPO 2010 that they are introducing a new searchlight to the global rotary wing market.

PAC International is keeping its old name, Paradigm Aerospace Corporation, but simplifying its branding to PAC International.

Aspen Avionics, Inc., announces the approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate for installation of the Aspen EFD1000H into the Bell 206 and Bell 407 model helicopters. Aspen Avionics, Inc. and Chippewa Aerospace announce their partnership to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate for installation of the Aspen Evolution EFD1000H Pro Primary Flight Display, the EFD1000H Multi-Function Display, and the EFD500H MFD on the Robinson R22 and R44 and the Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 models.

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently been chosen by the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force to supply the next generation of training helicopters for the JGSDF Pilot Training Program.    The program calls for the first evaluation helicopter to be delivered in 2010, with a total of 30 aircraft to be delivered by 2014.

March 4, 2010 – EADS North America delivered its 100th UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter to the U.S. Army today , marking another on-time and on-budget achievement for a highly successful program that supports America’s warfighters and contributes to the nation’s homeland security.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA –(MARCH 4, 2010) – International Communications Group (ICG), a Newport News, Virginia-based producer of aeronautical communications systems for business and commercial aviation, will exhibit several of its Iridium satellite compatible products at the upcoming Regional Forum sponsored by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) at TWC Aviation at the Van Nuys Airport on March 11, 2010.

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Uttar Pradesh State Government (India) has started operating its Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter. Configured with a six seat cabin the aircraft will be used for VIP transport purposes in the region.

Configured to meet the requirements of Cannon’s customer, URS completed the EC130 with a Sagem Integrated Cockpit Display, Avidyne TAS 610 TCAS, a Garmin GMX200 MFD, Garmin 696, L-3 WX-500 Stormscope and Garmin GMA340 audio panel, 7 station VOX ICS with BOSE series X headsets.

SUN ʼn FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – (Wednesday March 3, 2010 .) – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt will participate in the 36th annual SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held April 13 -18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Fla. Babbitt will participate in several activities during his stay, including the popular “Meet the FAA” session on Friday, April 16 , at 1 p.m. in the FAA National Resource Center and Production Studios located and operating year-round in the heart of the SUN ʼn FUN campus.

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the world’s largest, independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, recently announced Avcon Jet of Vienna, Austria, as its new sales representative for JSSI throughout Eastern Europe and Russia.

Miramar, FL, March 3, 2010 – After almost three hundred entries from 5 different continents and 23 countries, the Becker Avionics raffle winner for the new MR510 Personal Locator Beacon was announced at the conclusion of the Becker press event on Monday, February 22 during the Heli-Expo.

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries Inc., has received Transport Canada approval of their Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts for the Eurocopter AS355E, F, F1, F2, N & NP models.

( Forty-five percent of Americans – 135 million people – live more than an hour away from primary stroke centers, which are best able to save their lives or minimize the damage caused by a stroke, according to new research led by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, which was presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference on Feb. 24.

Southeast Aerospace is pleased to announce that Trig's newest compact Mode S Transponder is now in stock & available to the US market.  
 

Menominee MI, February 15, 2010 – Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that they will be providing16 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. The 480B was selected in a competitive bidding process that included aircraft from 7 different major manufacturers. In October Enstrom hosted a delegation of officials from the Royal Thai Army led by Major General Pittaya Krachangwong, who came to Menominee to inspect Enstrom’s manufacturing facilities and fly the different models of Enstrom helicopters.

HOUSTON , Texas - Feb. 26, 2010 - StandardAero's Singapore facility has extended its authorization as an Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC). This authorization renews the level of support Standardaero can provide to Asia-Pacific Model 250 operators. Additionally, these customers will benefit from the support Singapore will receive from Winnipeg's new Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) authorization and its broad level of MRO support.
 

Rockwell Collins successfully conducts waveform testing for Joint Tactical Radio System Ground Mobile Radios

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2010) – Rockwell Collins has successfully conducted UHF SATCOM and HF waveform Functional Qualification Testing (FQT) on the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) vehicular Ground Mobile Radios (GMR). This testing is conducted to ensure that the Software Communications Architecture compliant waveforms met all allocated JTRS requirements.

Houston, TX – February 21, 2010: Aviation Services Unlimited (ASU), New York’s only Bell CSF and a Part 135 operator, announced today at the HAI that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Hawke Capital Partners, the parent company of Uniflight, LLC. The agreement is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is targeted to close by March 31, 2010.

BLOOMFIELD, CT (February 23, 2010) - The Kaman Corporation board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14 cents per common share.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Honeywell has announced that it expects approximately 6-8% compound annual sales growth over the next five years and is targeting segment margins in the range of 16-18% in five years.

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval for their Safety Enhancement Kits for the Medium Bell aircraft model types. 

The new GKN Aerospace state of the art facility will be at the heart of the next developments in the Environmental Lightweight Fan research programme which aims to prove advanced, high-rate production processes for a new all-composite engine fan blade that will improve aircraft engine performance and reduce emissions.

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Grupo INAER of Spain for the provision of training services for its AgustaWestland light twin and medium twin models fleet. Era Group Inc. has agreed to purchase 10 AW139 medium twin helicopters. Business man and pilot Scott Kasprowicz has signed a contract for a Grand New Helicopter. Kaigai Aviotech Corporation has placed an order for an AW109 Power light twin helicopter. FAASA Group of Spain has taken delivery of an additional four AW119Ke single engine helicopters for fire-fighting missions. ICSS S.A. of Greece has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in the country for the A109 series, AW109 Power and the Grand light twin models.

Houston, TX - Rolls-Royce and Aeropower today signed a seven-year TotalCare® long-term service agreement covering the service and support of Aeropower’s M250-powered MD 500 helicopter fleet.

Chicago, Illinois and Salt Lake City, Utah (February, 2010) - Evolution Insurance Brokers announced a new “individual” liability insurance product to the aviation industry.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 22, 2010) - Solairus Aviation continued its aggressive charter sales expansion with the addition of Colleen McCauley to its national sales team.

Houston, TX and Ottawa - Guardian Mobility announced at HELI-EXPO 2010 (booth # 3040) a new product for aircraft operators and partners, Guardian Gryphon™.

The S-92® helicopter has entered into the offshore oil market in Brazil, following the well established work of another Sikorsky Aircraft product already serving that industry in the region. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the continuation of upgrades for the S-92® helicopter, which has already received more than 60 enhancements since entering service in 2004. Sikorsky Global Helicopters today at HELI-EXPO 2010 honored the Houston Police Department for its customer loyalty and outstanding service to the community. Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the signing of a worldwide supply agreement with LORD Corporation of Cary, N.C., to distribute the LORD high-capacity laminate elastomeric bearings for aftermarket aerospace applications. Sikorsky Global Helicopters honored the University of North Dakota's John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences for its exemplary training efforts with S-300 helicopters.

MEXICO CITY and BETHESDA, MD, U.S.A. (February 22, 2010) – Iridium Communications Inc. together with service partner Tecnologías de Control del Norte (TECNOR), announced today that the Mexican Red Cross, the United Nations and multiple other Mexican government agencies have increased their usage of Iridium 9555 satellite phones in support of Haiti relief and recovery efforts.

Signature Flight Support has been awarded the license for into-plane fueling at its Shannon Airport operation and will be the sole FBO providing this service on the airport.
 
 

Houston, TX (February 22, 2010) - Heli-lynx Helicopter Services today unveiled its long anticipated 350FX2T.

Appareo Systems and Eurocopter today announced that the FAA has recently granted a Supplemental Type Certificate for the ALERTS Vision 1000 Flight Data Management system. Appareo Systems is pleased to announce the newest product in its ALERTS Flight Data Monitoring system, the GAU 3000.

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Vinair Aeroserviços S.A. of Portugal has signed a contract for two Grand New light twin engine helicopters. Also, Aviation Services S.p.A. of Italy has signed a contract for four helicopters including two AW119Ke single engines, one Grand light twin and one AW139 medium twin.

Eurocopter will open the door to its development labs at HELI-EXPO 2010, showcasing some of its flight proven innovation technologies. Eurocopter is displaying its new fire-fighting system developed for the EC225, and an EC135 P2i with a newly developed inlet barrier filter at HELi-EXPO. Eurocopter’s R&D teams are working on several programs to enhance cabin comfort providing customers with a smoother ride. The VIH Aviation Group of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada today announced the purchase of two new Eurocopter EC225 long-range heavy helicopters.

HOUSTON, TX, HELI-EXPO 2010, Booth: 417 (February 22, 2010) - In a continuing effort to remain at the forefront of the industry and lead innovation, Erickson Air-Crane today announced three major program initiatives that are currently underway: a composite blade program, vacuum lift technology and water usage tracking system.

DECATUR, TX - United Rotorcraft Solutions delivered a customized corporate Bell 407 for DS Aviation of Dallas, TX.

American Eurocopter have announced that Papillon Helicopters, Inc. has ordered another EC130 B4 to its aerial tour operations in the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area. This is the fourteenth EC130 B4 in the company's fleet. Also, the Suffolk County Police Department has ordered another AS350 B2 helicopter that will join the department’s existing fleet of two AS350 B2s and one EC145.

Aeromaritime America Inc. announces its expansion to the Pratt & Whitney 200 Series Engine. Industria de Turbinas de Helicopteros has produced and certified the first CT7-8F5 Production engine for the Spanish NH90 programme.

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Army to design and develop a dual channel FADEC for the M250 powered OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter. Rolls-Royce unveiled a newly restructured Model 250 Full-service Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team network. Rolls-Royce has forecast a market characterized by emerging near-term recovery followed by long-term growth. The CTS800 engine has surpassed 50,000 in-service flight hours. Rolls-Royce announces winners for awards recognizing excellence in the Model 250 Full-service Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team network. Rolls-Royce has selected Hamilton Sundstrand as the exclusive provider for a new small gas turbine FADEC system. Rolls-Royce and Bell Helicopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore options for the retrofit of the Bell 206B JetRanger helicopters with the RR500TS engine. Rolls-Royce releases a helicopter business market overview and 10-year forecast.

Sikorsky Aircraft's S-92® helicopter fleet recently passed 200,000 total flight hours. Sikorsky Innovations group has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for a contract to develop active rotor technologies. Sikorsky Global Helicopters at HELI-EXPO 2010 honored EDRA Aeronáutica of Brazil for its contributions to law enforcement flight training. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Lider Taxi Aereo S.A. Air Brasil today announced the signing of a contract for three S-76C++(TM) aircraft. Sikorsky Search and Rescue S-92® helicopters selected for the United Kingdom's Search and Rescue Helicopter service. Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced that the U.S. State Department has entered into an agreement to purchase up to 110 modernized S-61(TM) aircraft.

HOUSTON, Texas (February 21, 2010) - Emerging from one of the most challenging markets in the history of general aviation, StandardAero is moving forward into 2010 with renewed optimism and confidence; bringing an enthusiastic team to HELI-EXPO 2010. StandardAero is the oldest and largest center in the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network to be granted authorization as an Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center. StandardAero received multiple awards at the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network Reception in recognition of customer service.

Night Flight Concepts is pleased to announce its network of Affiliate Training Centers for operators of night vision devices in United States and Canada. Night Flight Concepts and Gladstone Aerospace Corporation announced today that they will showcase a new 3D Night Vision Goggles Computer Based Training solution at HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston, Texas.

In response to the growing need to identify and reduce the impact our products and services have on the environment, MNAI is pleased to announce that MNAI has received ISO 14001 cerfification.  

Houston, TX - CAE announced at Helicopter Association International's HELI-EXPO 2010 that the company is launching a family of new, affordable helicopter mission simulators for the previously underserved civil helicopter market. CAE today announced that Bell Helicopter is providing aircraft systems and performance data and technical support for the Bell 412 training programs which CAE will begin offering this summer in Mexico and Bangalore, India.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - The Canadian Air & Space Museum of Toronto, Ontario Canada has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire a rare Sikorsky S-58T helicopter that had a remarkable 48-year flying career in Canada and the United States.

Axsys Technologies, a division of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, delivered its first V9 Multi-Sensor camera system to Coulson Flying Tankers. Axsys Technologies delivered a V9 Multi-Sensor camera system to Placer County, Calif. Axsys Technologies delivered two V14 MSII camera systems to the Dekalb County Police Department and successfully completed the ground and flight training for the department’s pilots and tactical flight officers.

Almondbank, UK (February 21, 2009) – Vector Aerospace Component Services – UK today announced that it has received a 2009 Boeing Performance Excellence Award.

The Tampa (Florida) Police Department’s Aviation Unit completed Initial NVG Pilot Training offered by Night Flight Concepts.

HELI-EXPO 2010, Houston, TX - Sagem has appointed Larry Alexandre, 40, as Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary Sagem Avionics, Inc. He succeeds Jean Baudin, who is moving to a corporate position within Sagem.

HELI-EXPO®, HOUSTON, TX - L-3 Avionics Systems has announced that it has received Technical Standard Order approval from the FAA for the Trilogy™ ESI-1000 Electronic Standby Instrument on Part 27 and Part 29 rotary-wing aircraft.

MD Helicopters has selected EMTEQ to develop and supply exterior lighting provisions for the MD900, MD500, and MD600 series helicopters production lines including Dual Mode Anti-Collision Lights, Position Lights, and Tail Lights. EMTEQ is expanding their cabin power product line in response to a clear market need for technology enhancements.

Meeker Aviation and AirFilm Camera Systems are pleased to announce the successful completion of the FAA/STC test flight of their new Bell Medium Nose mount for the: 412 / 212 / 210 / 205 / UH-1N / Huey II.

Frasca International is proud to announce that Bristow Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland has received dual qualification for their Frasca Built S92 Full Flight Simulator.

A change of leadership at California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), a nonprofit air ambulance service provider, is planned for April 1, 2010.

When the owners of one of boating’s most successful, high-performance offshore race boats needed help protecting its turbine engines, they turned to the winning engineering team at Donaldson Aerospace & Defense.

FlightSafety International introduces an enhanced version of its VITAL X Visual System designed specifically for use in helicopter training programs and simulators. FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that its new Eurocopter EC135 aircraft simulator is scheduled to enter service by the end of 2010 at the company’s Rotorcraft Learning Center of Excellence in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Guardian Mobility is exhibiting at HAI’s HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston, Texas, from February 21 to 23, in Booth # 3040. Guardian Mobility has announced that it will be supplying the Mexican Government with 65 Guardian 3 aircraft tracking devices, along with Guardian Mapping, in collaboration with its Mexican partner EZC Inc. Guardian Mobility announced today that its Guardian 3 tracking devices have been granted Supplemental Type Certificate approval by the FAA for installation in Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 model aircraft.

fipart has unveiled the new feature called “groups” starting off with “helicopter professionals”, a group designed especially for helicopter industry.
 

Latitude Technologies announced today that Norway-based Airlift AS, an international dealer for Latitude, has successfully obtained EASA STC “10028603” for the installation of Latitude Technologies’ SkyNode® S200 satellite communications system.

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense will have a strong presence at the upcoming HELI-EXPO in Houston, Texas, February 21 -23, 2010. With the new year, helicopter operators across Europe are choosing Inlet Barrier Filters (IBF) from Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. Donaldson Aerospace & Defense continues its leadership in helicopter engine protection solutions, introducing two important new products.

Mesa, AZ (February 17, 2010) — Despite an overall industry decline, 83 percent of helicopter trade show exhibitors plan to attend the same number or more shows this year — and 70 percent are maintaining or increasing their spending per show.

STRATFORD, CT (February 17, 2010) - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched its own page on the Twitter social media Web site, reaching out to a broader audience to provide information on company news, products and services.

Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce that the company’s Board of Directors has named Nancy Lematta as Chairman of the Board.

St. Louis, MO (February 18, 2010) – Demand continues to climb for Donaldson’s newly certified, high-performance engine Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) for the AgustaWestland AW139 series helicopter.

Robinson’s turbine helicopter, the 5-place R66, will be on display at HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston, Texas, February 21, 22, and 23, 2010.

Texas Aviation Services will be displaying a new AS-350B2 at HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston, Texas.

Flightcell International is to launch a new product at HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston, Texas at Booth 2949.

SAN DIEGO, CA (February 17, 2010) - Cobham has been awarded a contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to manufacture advanced composite components and assemblies for the main rotor blades of the United States Marine Corps' CH-53K Heavy Lift Replacement Helicopter under development by Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Cobham’s Digital Audio Control System (DACS) has been installed and will be certified on the first commercial delivery of a Bell 429 air medical helicopter.

United Rotorcraft Solutions recently delivered a new Bell 407 to Cannon Aviation Group of Georgetown, TX.

The Appareo Fleet Management Device, originally built for the Bristow Group, is a mobile computing platform which streamlines operations and reduces workload for today's busy flight crews.

NAASCO will be exhibiting at HELI-EXPO for the 24th straight year, and 2010 will mark the 15th anniversary of the Patented Mercury Mod starter generator improvement program.

Cadorath Lafayette is pleased to offer enhanced warranties on many of its nozzles – a product development which promises superior service and satisfaction. The Cadorath Group is proud to announce that Cadorath Aerospace and Cadorath Aerospace Lafayette LCC will continue as Rolls-Royce Authorized Repair Facilities through 2018 following the signing of nine-year contract renewals. Cadorath Group is proud to continue its commitment to customer service excellence with a price freeze at 2009 levels through 2010.

TEMPE, AZ - Rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation received FAA Supplemental Type Certification for its 206L series composite tail rotor blade on February 8, 2010.

Marignane, France (February 16, 2010) - Eurocopter’s heavy-duty family of helicopters, the AS332 Super Puma/AS532 Cougar and their latest-generation derivatives, the EC225/EC725, have accumulated a total of four million flight hours in service.

Red Hen Systems announces the release of the company's first High-Definition Video Mapping System.

Aero Dynamix, Inc. is proud to be a full line distributor of L-3 M949 Generation III Night Vision Goggles.

Kelowna, BC, Canada (February 15, 2010) – SkyTrac is pleased to announce that it was selected by Dubai based Aerospace Consortium FZE to supply SatCom/flight following solutions for Aerospace’s fleet of Boeing-747, Ilyushin-76, Antonov-26, Antonov-72, Anotonov-74, MI 8T, MI 8MTV, Kamov 32, and Bell 412.

Boulder, CO (February 15, 2010) — The new Air Comm Corp. Web site, designed to meet the needs of aerospace industry customers, has been up and running since late last year.

February 15, 2010 - Becker Avionics Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston, TX, from February 21 to 23, 2010. Also, Becker Avionics has received the COSPAS-SARSAT certification of its new next generation Personal Locator Beacon MR510.

NEW DELHI (February 15, 2010) - Rockwell Collins has been awarded a contract for Electronic Counter-Counter Measure radio modules by Electronics Corporation of India Ltd.

Kit features a 4mm, 6mm, or 8mm probe, comfortable pistol grip handle, adjustable 3.5" LCD monitor, 2 way articulation, built in lithium ion battery pack for 4-6 hours. Available with heavy duty Hardigg Carrying case.

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner AKV Inc. has received Brazilian approval for the turbine engine cycle counter for the AS 350 B/BA/B1 & B2 Arriel 1 engine.

Albuquerque, NM - Aspen Avionics President and CEO John Uczekaj will be using a blog to record his own experience as an Aspen customer, having recently installed a three-display Evolution Flight Display System in his personal airplane, a 2002 Diamond DA40.

FORT ERIE, ON – During a visit to the Niagara Region Minister Tony Clement visited the Eurocopter Canada facility. The focus of visit was to present the facility and ECL’s many manufacturing capabilities. Marignane, France (February 12, 2010 - Defexpo 2010) - Eurocopter will show a significant presence at Defexpo 2010, with its star product, the AS 550 C3, participating in the ongoing trials for the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopter requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.

According to Sir John Rose, Chief Executive, "Rolls-Royce has delivered a solid set of results despite difficult trading conditions. This demonstrates the resilience of our business."

A new battery operated heat gun that is powerful, easy to carry, and can be used virtually anywhere to apply heat shrink tube, solder sleeves, test sensors, de-icing components and perform related tasks is being introduced by Malcom Company, Inc. of Tiverton, Rhode Island.

SkyTrac is pleased to announce that it was selected by Luxembourg based CAE Aviation to supply SatCom/flight following solutions for CAE’s fleet of Cessna Grand Caravan, Fairchild Merlin III, Turbine Islander, CASA 212-200 & 300, and Skyvan’s. Also, responding to the urgency of the situation in Haiti, SkyTrac promptly took action; hardware products arrived the next morning, just in time to be installed in aircraft.

Eurocopter Southeast Asia has announced that it has signed its first contract with Vinacopter for the purchase of four helicopters. Also the first sales contract with Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment for one EC135 aircraft. Also, the CH-53GA medium-lift military transport helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight over the Bavarian town of Donauwörth today before an admiring crowd of approximately 150 guests.

ENGLEWOOD, CO (February 9, 2010) - AeroSimulators USA, Inc. announced today that Air Methods Corporation, the world’s largest air ambulance operator, has entered into an agreement with AeroSimulators to purchase three Flight Training Devices.

DART Helicopter Services Announces Transport Canada Approval of DART’s Auxiliary Fuel Tank for the AS 350 & EC 130 Series Helicopters.

Visit Frasca International at:
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Stop by to see an A-Star Helicopter on Display!

 

Albacete, Spain (February 4, 2010) - Eurocopter and the Spanish Ministry of the Interior have signed a contract for the purchase of twelve EC135 P2i helicopters.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE AIRSHOW - Goodrich Corporation has delivered its 500th AN/AVR-2B (V) laser detecting system to the U.S. Army.

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Geneva Aviation has received Brazilian approval of their P130 High Back Pilot Seat for AS30/355 helicopters.

SINGAPORE - CAE has announced at the Singapore Airshow 2010 that it has signed a contract with AirAsia to train student cadets for the airline in a beta program designed to International Civil Aviation Organization standards for the Multi-crew Pilot License.

Hilton Head Island, SC — Baldwin Aviation has announced that it has been selected by Global Aerospace, Inc. to provide Safety Management System programs, training, and support as part of a comprehensive new SM4 safety initiative for its U.S. based General Aviation customers.

Eurocopter has announced that in 2009, it recorded a turnover growth of 58 per cent in Asia to reach €896 million.

The Atlanta Police Department’s Aviation Unit completed the Turn Green, Turn-Key™ program offered by Night Flight Concepts. In December, the Broward County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit completed the Turn Green, Turn Key™ program.

DENVER, CO (February 2, 2010) - Air Methods Corporation recently signed an agreement with AeroSimulators to purchase three advanced aviation training devices which will be incorporated into the company's pilot training program.

Kelowna, BC, Canada - SkyTrac recognizes that moving various onboard data to multiple locations for multiple purposes without additional onboard hardware is the future of the aviation industry.

STRATFORD, CT - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has launched its new technology development organization, "Sikorsky Innovations," at a program attended by more than 100 government, education, business, technology and other officials at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford.

Portsmouth, NH - Aviation Management Systems, Inc. recently announced they are expanding their wide range of corporate aviation consulting services to now include client representation during new or pre-owned aircraft acquisitions.

Orleans, MA – Conklin & de Decker announced the release of their innovative LIFE CYCLE COST 2010 Volume 1, the most comprehensive and easy-to-use aircraft budget and financial analysis tool available.

SINGAPORE - Air China has signed a ten-year maintenance agreement with Collins Aviation Maintenance Services Shanghai Limited to provide service and support for Rockwell Collins equipment on the entire Air China fleet. Hainan Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its MultiScan™ Hazard Detection system and sensors for 13 of its Airbus A330 aircraft. Cebu Pacific Air has chosen Rockwell Collins to provide a full suite of communication, navigation and surveillance systems as baseline equipment for the airline’s 15 new Airbus A320 aircraft and its five options.

LaGuardia Airport, New York (January 28, 2010) – FlightSafety International is pleased to introduce a new service for its Customers who also utilize the ARGUS CHEQ and CharterX/Wyvern PASS systems.

Grand Prairie, TX – North Carolina’s Pitt County Memorial Hospital today received an EC135 from American Eurocopter in the first step of complete helicopter fleet upgrade for its EastCare air medical service.

TUSAYAN, AZ (January 28, 2010) - Papillon Airways has sent two helicopters, packed with supplies and food to the Navajo Indian Reservation that has been hit hard in the last four days by rainstorms.



 

The earthquake that rocked Haiti Jan. 12 has proven to be a logistical challenge nightmare for rescue workers, particularly those in the air ambulance industry assisting relief efforts in the Caribbean nation.

BETHESDA, MD - Iridium Communications Inc. will host a conference call on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 8:30 am U.S. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s 4th Quarter 2009 results.

Mesa, AZ  - BDN Aerospace Marketing is developing exclusive new data and expert analysis specifically to guide informed decision making about trade show selection and attendance.

WICHITA, KS - Mid-Continent Instruments is proud to announce the promotion of Tara Crain to Information Technology Supervisor and Project Coordinator, and the addition of Ryan Reid as Eastern Region Outside Sales Representative.

FARMINGDALE, NY (January 26, 2010) – Telephonics Corporation announced today that they have received the AN/UPX-44 nomenclature assignment for the latest application of their Common Module IFF interrogator equipments.

BETHESDA, MD (January 26, 2010) – Proactive Communications is deploying a new automated remote management system that uses satellite data links provided by Iridium Communications Inc. for out-of-band backup access to remote communication network sites.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (January 25, 2010) - CAE today announced that CAE Flightscape has been awarded a contract to deliver a comprehensive flight recorder playback and analysis laboratory for the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Tinton Falls, NJ – The worldwide inventory of used business jets for sale has decreased from its peak of 18% of the fleet last summer to 16.2% in January, according to a market update report released today by AMSTAT. 

TEMPE, AZ - StandardAero has announced that Michael Kaplan has joined the company as General Counsel and will assume the responsibilities of Chief Security Officer upon confirmation from the Department of Homeland Security.

KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN (January 22, 2010) - CAE announced today at the first ever Bahrain International Air Show that it has signed a change order contract amendment with Gulf Aviation Academy for a CAE 7000 Series Embraer 170/190 full-flight simulator.

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Finnish Border Guard has ordered a fourth AW119Ke single engine helicopter.

Leader Aviation Services Pty. Ltd. and Able Engineering & Component Services, Inc. announced a new partnership this week.

La Jolla, CA (January 21, 2010) - Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of GPS tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation assets, announced today that the largest oil and gas producer in Peru, Pluspetrol, is utilizing Blue Sky Network's GPS-based aviation tracking devices to follow and stay in contact with its contracted helicopter fleets.

Stafford, TX - District 22nd  Congressman Pete Olson, visited Atec, Inc. for a tour of Atec’s main plant.

PHOENIX, AZ (January 20, 2010) – Iridium Communications Inc. today unveiled its next-generation "Iridium 9602" satellite data transceiver at its annual Partners Conference in Phoenix, Ariz.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL— Cobham Life Support has announced the acquisition of SafeLife Systems. Adding a new level of assurance and instant information, a Digital Display breakthrough has been introduced to Personal Locator Beacon technology with the introduction of the innovative SARLink™ View from ACR Electronics, Inc.

Portland, OR - The new Max-Viz EVS-1500 Enhanced Vision System is now in service on Cessna Citation S550’s as operated by Robertson Racing of Ray, Michigan.

TEMPE, AZ – Nivisys Industries have announced that they have retained Night Flight Concepts as the exclusive North American Distributor of their NVAG Night Vision Aviator Goggle.

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Texas Aviation Services, along with its in-country partner Sierra Aeronautica, has announced the delivery of VIP configured Agusta 109S Grand completion to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Sabreliner Corporation has named Walt Sirmans to the newly-created position of chief operating officer and John F. White as vice president, human resources for the aviation services provider.

Albuquerque, NM - Aspen Avionics, Inc. will be showcasing their award-winning Evolution Flight Display System at HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston next month. This is the first time that the company has exhibited at a HELI-EXPO.

Kelowna, BC, Canada - SkyTrac is pleased to announce that it was selected by United Arab Emirates based Aquiline International Corporation to supply SatCom/flight following solutions for Aquiline’s fleet of ANTONOV-24, ANTONOV-26, and ILUSHIN-76.

Naples, FL (January 13, 2010) - Air Technology Group, Naples based aviation companies Air Technology Inc. and Air Technology Engines Inc., will be attending the HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston, Texas from February 21-23, 2010.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC (January 14, 2010) - CAE Healthcare has acquired ICCU Imaging and VIMEDIX in order to expand its growing portfolio with a specialty in ultrasound imaging training.

NEW YORK (January 13, 2010) - XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital Ltd, today announced the expansion of its US Aviation underwriting team with the opening of an aviation branch office in San Francisco and an addition to its New York-based underwriting staff.

SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Mineral Exploration Roundup 2010 from January 18-21 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. Roundup is the world’s premier technical mineral exploration conference presented by the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (JANUARY 13, 2010) — Donaldson Company, Inc. today announced a comprehensive Campaign for Cleaner Cabin Air in commercial airliners.

Houston, TX (January 12, 2010) - In a historic announcement with the FAA, PHI, Inc. announced today that it is the first and only helicopter operator in the world to conduct ADS-B flights over the Gulf of Mexico.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Avfuel Corporation have announced that luxury FBO Scottsdale AirCenter of Scottsdale Airport (SDL) will be joining the Avfuel network of high quality branded FBOs.