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PROTECTS ALLIANCE CONCLUDES FIRST ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Thursday, February 04, 2010 (186 reads)Industry Press Releases

BETHESDA, MD (February 4, 2010) – The ProTECTS Alliance held its first organizational meeting, in Phoenix, Ariz., immediately following the annual Iridium Communications Inc. Partners Conference in late January.



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Eurocopter and Spanish Ministry of the Interior Sign Contract for 12 EC135s to Be Assembled in Albacete
Thursday, February 04, 2010 (213 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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BRISTOW GROUP REPORTS FISCAL 2010 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
Thursday, February 04, 2010 (275 reads)Industry Press Releases

HOUSTON, TX - Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) has reported financial results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter ended December 31, 2009.



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Goodrich Delivers 500th Laser Detecting System for U.S. Army Helicopters
Thursday, February 04, 2010 (176 reads)Industry Press Releases

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



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USAIG Presents Safety Bucks to the Suffolk County Police Department
Thursday, February 04, 2010 (192 reads)Industry Press Releases

Ronkonkoma, NY – John Brogan, USAIG Vice President & Manager, Eastern Department; along with Brett Bernard, USAIG Eastern Department Underwriter, presented a check to the Suffolk County Police Department as part of the Safety Bucks program designed to encourage additional training for pilots and mechanics.
 
 



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DART Helicopter Services Announces Brazilian Approval of Geneva Aviation’s AS350/355 High Back Pilot Seat
Thursday, February 04, 2010 (95 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Frasca Mustang Jet Simulator Will Enable FAA/NASA Research
Thursday, February 04, 2010 (115 reads)Industry Press Releases

The FAA has chosen Frasca International, Inc., Urbana, Illinois to supply a second Flight Simulation Training Device for the Cessna Citation Mustang light jet.



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CAE to launch Multi-crew Pilot License beta program with AirAsia using new performance-based requirements
Thursday, February 04, 2010 (415 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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LEADING EDGE AVIATION ANNOUNCES NEW SALLIE MAE FUNDING APPROVAL
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 (209 reads)Industry Press Releases

Bend, Oregon - Leading Edge Aviation has received approval to offer Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loans for helicopter flight training.



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BALDWIN AVIATION SELECTED BY GLOBAL AEROSPACE INC. TO PROVIDE SMS PROGRAMS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY INITIATIVE
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 (130 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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AVFUEL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF SOUTH FLORIDA-BASED ORION JET CENTER TO BRANDED FBO NETWORK
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 (211 reads)Industry Press Releases

OPA-LOCKA, FL - Avfuel Corporation has announced that it is continuing to expand its network of FBO dealers. The most recent alliance brings Opa-Locka-based Orion Jet Center into the Avfuel family.



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Eurocopter soars to greater heights in Asia
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 (145 reads)Industry Press Releases

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



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Native Air Donates $15,000 to Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 (150 reads)Industry Press Releases

MESA, AZ - Native Air has announced that it donated $15,000 to Payson, Arizona-based Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund under its Flight for a Cause fundraising program.



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News from Night Flight Concepts
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (204 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Brazilian Air Force purchases Becker Avionics GK415-10 VHF-AM Air Band Base Station
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (173 reads)Industry Press Releases

Miramar, FL (February 2, 2010) – Becker Avionics announces the sale of 20 GK415-10 VHF-AM Air-Band Base Stations to the Brazilian Air Force.



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Air Methods Purchases Three Advanced Aviation Training Devices to Enhance Pilot Training
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (165 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Rockwell Collins and Advanced Electronics Company form strategic alliance in the Middle East
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (156 reads)Industry Press Releases

Cedar Rapids, IA and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 2, 2010 - Rockwell Collins and Advanced Electronics Company today announced signing a Memorandum of Agreement to co-develop and market products and solutions to customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region.
 



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SkyTrac Systems Announces New Systems Integration Team
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (134 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Erickson Air-Crane Joins an Elite List of Companies with Outstanding Safety and Health Programs Nationwide
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (265 reads)Industry Press Releases

Portland, OR - The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recognized Erickson as a SHARP employer.



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Sikorsky Innovations Launched to Redefine Future of Vertical Flight
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (167 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Maverick Helicopters helps deliver supplies to residents of Navajo Nation during severe snow storm
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (190 reads)Industry Press Releases

GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA – The severe snow storms of the past weeks have hit Northern Arizona so hard that travel within the rural areas of the Cameron Chapter of the Navajo Nation have been near impossible. 



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AMS Expands Consulting Services to Include Aircraft Acquisitions
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (119 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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DART Helicopter Services Unveils Upgraded Web site
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (113 reads)Industry Press Releases

Oceanside, CA - DART Helicopter Services has unveiled an updated, more capable corporate Web site.



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Conklin & de Decker Release LIFE CYCLE COST 2010 Volume I
Monday, February 01, 2010 (327 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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News from All Weather, Inc.
Monday, February 01, 2010 (277 reads)Industry Press Releases

Sacramento, CA - All Weather, Inc. is working with the Nigeria Meteorological Department to enhance air travel safety and meteorological reporting. All Weather, Inc. has also been selected to supply the Pago Pago International Airport with an Automated Weather Observing System.



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News from Rockwell Collins
Monday, February 01, 2010 (296 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Ministries Of Finance And Interior Of Bulgaria Order Two AW109 Power Helicopters To Meet Border Police Requirement
Friday, January 29, 2010 (280 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria have ordered two AW109 Power light twin helicopters to meet the latest helicopter requirement for the Bulgarian Border Police.



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FlightSafety International Introduces New Service for Customers who Utilize ARGUS CHEQ and CharterX/Wyvern PASS Systems
Friday, January 29, 2010 (263 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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EVERGREEN AND ELBIT ASSIST WITH UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY IN HAITIAN RELIEF
Friday, January 29, 2010 (444 reads)Industry Press Releases

McMinnville, OR - Evergreen’s long history of providing humanitarian relief continued this week with its donated missions to survey rural orphanages in Haiti employing Elbit Systems' Skylark® I LE Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.



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American Eurocopter Delivers EC135 for Fleet Upgrade of Pitt County Memorial Hospital’s EastCare Air Medical Service
Friday, January 29, 2010 (295 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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ROLLS-ROYCE ACQUIRES REMAINING SHARE OF EUROPEA MICROFUSIONI AEROSPAZIALI FROM FINMECCANICA
Friday, January 29, 2010 (173 reads)Industry Press Releases

Rolls-Royce has strengthened its position in Italy by acquiring the remaining 49% share in Europea Microfusioni Aerospaziali SpA from Finmeccanica, taking its holding in the Italian company to 100%.



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PAPILLON AIRWAYS SENDS HELICOPTERS TO RAIN DRENCHED NAVAJO INDIAN RESERVATION WITH SUPPLIES, FOOD
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (243 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



 



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Taking Aviation to new heights - Blackcomb Aviation takes delivery of a new AS350 B3 delivered from Eurocopter Canada
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (267 reads)Industry Press Releases

FORT ERIE, Ontario, Canada – Blackcomb Aviation has continued the expansion of its rotary fleet with the delivery of a new AS350 B3 from Eurocopter Canada Limited.



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Air Evac Lifeteam’s Director of Safety Assists with Haiti Earthquake Aftermath
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (285 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Rolls-Royce share of Jetstar V2500 order worth up to $1.2 billion
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (241 reads)Industry Press Releases

January 28, 2010 - Rolls-Royce has won a share of an order from Jetstar Airways for V2500 engines to power up to 90 Airbus A320 family aircraft.



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IRIDIUM ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR 4TH QUARTER 2009 RESULTS
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (159 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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BELFORT INSTRUMENT ADDS GILL THREE-AXIS WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION SENSORS TO ITS PRODUCT OFFERING
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (180 reads)Industry Press Releases

BALTIMORE, MD - Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor manufactures, has added the Gill Instruments line of three axis wind speed and direction sensors to its catalog.



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BDN Aerospace Marketing Surveys Industry About Trade Show Value
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (180 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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L-3 Donates Aircraft and Pilot Time to Deliver Medical Supplies for Haiti Relief Effort
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (350 reads)Industry Press Releases

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (January 27, 2010) – L-3 Avionics Systems’ chief pilot, Todd Scholten, and Mark Linsley, aftermarket business development representative and pilot, left Tuesday afternoon to deliver desperately needed medical supplies for the Haiti earthquake relief effort.



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News from Mid-Continent Instruments
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (213 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces EASA Approval of Apical’s EC145 Emergency Float Kits
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (178 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary Apical Industries has received EASA approval of the EC145 Tri-Bag Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts.



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Telephonics Corporation receives AN/UPX-44 nomenclature from USMC for G/ATOR Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 (210 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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SPIDERTRACKS TO PROVIDE TRACKING FOR AUSTRALIAN FIREFIGHTERS
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 (249 reads)Industry Press Releases

January 26, 2010 - Tracking-based safety systems provider spidertracks today announced that it meets the criteria to provide tracking services for aerial firefighting operations in Australia.



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IRIDIUM PROVIDES SATELLITE DATA LINKS FOR MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY SOLUTIONS FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION NETWORK SITES
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 (188 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Kaman Helicopters Restructures; Names New Product Group GMs
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 (424 reads)Industry Press Releases

BLOOMFIELD, CT - The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation has announced that it has reorganized around product groups, with newly appointed general managers for each.



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CAE Flightscape to deliver flight recorder playback and analysis laboratory for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Monday, January 25, 2010 (316 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Aspen Avionics Announces EASA STC for Cessna/Reims Aircraft
Monday, January 25, 2010 (352 reads)Industry Press Releases

Albuquerque, NM - Aspen Avionics, Inc. announces European Aviation Safety Agency STC 10028486 for installation of the Aspen EFD1000 Primary Flight Display in Cessna 172, 175, 177, and 182 series aircraft, including models manufactured by Cessna/Reims.



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AMSTAT Releases latest Market Update Report Identifying further Signs of Improvement in Business Aviation Market
Monday, January 25, 2010 (228 reads)Industry Press Releases

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. 



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Sikorsky Unveils $20 Million CH-53K Helicopter Precision Components Technology Center
Monday, January 25, 2010 (313 reads)Industry Press Releases

STRATFORD, CT - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has formally opened its new Precision Components Technology Center, launching a new path toward strategic competitive excellence beginning with the manufacture of CH-53K heavy lift helicopter components.



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Michael Kaplan Becomes New General Counsel for StandardAero
Monday, January 25, 2010 (322 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Cobham Appoints Chairman Designate
Friday, January 22, 2010 (311 reads)Industry Press Releases

Cobham plc announces the appointment of John Devaney as an independent Non-executive Director and Chairman designate with effect from 1 February 2010.



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Gulf Aviation Academy orders CAE 7000 Series Embraer 170/190 simulator
Friday, January 22, 2010 (252 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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San Antonio Fire MSOU Gets Real World Experience with SRT HELCOPTERS
Friday, January 22, 2010 (227 reads)Industry Press Releases

Bakersfield, CA - SRT Helicopters recently completed two training courses with members of the San Antonio Fire Department’s Medical Special Operations Unit.



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Finnish Border Guard Orders AW119Ke Helicopter
Friday, January 22, 2010 (232 reads)Industry Press Releases

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



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Bell Names Kohler to Head Canada Operations - Cardinali Takes Senior Post at Cessna
Friday, January 22, 2010 (335 reads)Industry Press Releases

FORT WORTH, TX - Bell Helicopter has promoted Barry Kohler, currently Bell’s vice president of Commercial Programs, to president of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited. He succeeds Eric Cardinali, who has been named senior vice president of Integrated Supply Chain for Textron’s Cessna Aircraft Company.



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Leader Aviation Services Partners with Able Engineering
Thursday, January 21, 2010 (184 reads)Industry Press Releases

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



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JSSI® Makes Strong Commitment to Haiti Relief Efforts, Waiving Flight Hour Payments For Donated Aircraft
Thursday, January 21, 2010 (179 reads)Industry Press Releases

Chicago, IL - Jet Support Services, Inc. has responded to the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th with an outpouring of donations and support for relief efforts.



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Pluspetrol Keeps its Helicopter Pilots Safe with Blue Sky Network's Portable GPS Tracking Transceivers
Thursday, January 21, 2010 (181 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Pratt & Whitney Canada Celebrates 500th Engine Delivery to Blackhawk Modifications Inc.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 (200 reads)Industry Press Releases

LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC (January 21, 2010) - Pratt & Whitney Canada recently celebrated the delivery of its 500th PT6A turboprop engine to Blackhawk Modifications Inc. of Waco, Texas, a major player in the growing aircraft modifications market.



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Congressman Pete Olson Visit Marks the Beginning of Atec, Inc.'s “We Can Green It!” ™ Campaign
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (167 reads)Industry Press Releases

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



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ANOTHER AERO DYNAMIX FIRST - ADI Gains EASA STC Approval for Night Vision Lighting
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (212 reads)Industry Press Releases

Aero Dynamix, Inc is pleased to announce that they have been granted the first ever European Aviation Safety Agency approval based on validation of an FAA STC for the installation of a Night Vision Imaging System in Europe.



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IRIDIUM UNVEILS SMALLER, LOWER-COST SATELLITE DATA TRANSCEIVER
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (261 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Eurocopter meets 2009 Turnover and Delivery Objectives - Civil Orders decrease while military Orders increase
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (272 reads)Industry Press Releases

Paris, (January 20, 2010) - Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, met its business and delivery objectives for 2009 and stabilised its turnover at the level of its record year, 2008.



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News from Cobham
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (224 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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MICHIGAN-BASED KING AIR 350 PILOT IS RECIPIENT OF ANNUAL AVTRIP SCHOLARSHIP
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (364 reads)Industry Press Releases

ANN ARBOR, MI - Avfuel Corporation has announced the latest recipients of its annual AVTRIP Scholarship for continuing studies in aviation.



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Max-Viz EVS-1500 and Robertson Racing Cessna Citation S550
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (322 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Latitude Technologies and SEI Industries Sign Teaming Agreement
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (209 reads)Industry Press Releases

Latitude Technologies Corporation of Victoria B.C. is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive supply agreement with SEI Industries Ltd. of Delta, B.C. The agreement covers the integration of real-time sensor gathering, satellite relay and information display technologies for the entire Bambi Bucket® product line.



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Night Flight Concepts Announces Exclusive Marketing Agreement with Nivisys Industries, LLC
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (211 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Shanghai Eastern Flight Training orders two CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulators
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (214 reads)Industry Press Releases

MONTREAL, QUEBEC (January 19, 2010) - CAE today announced that it has sold Airbus A320 and A330 CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulators to Shanghai Eastern Flight Training Company, the training subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines.



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TEXAS AVIATION SERVICES AND SIERRA AERONAUTICA CUSTOMIZE BRAZILIAN GRAND
Monday, January 18, 2010 (307 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Red Hen Systems Announces Release of VMS-HD - the World's First High-Definition Video Mapping System
Monday, January 18, 2010 (329 reads)Industry Press Releases

Red Hen Systems, an innovator in geo-referencing multimedia, announced the release of the company's first High-Definition Video Mapping System.



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Sabreliner Names Two New Executives
Monday, January 18, 2010 (294 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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First S-70i Helicopter Nearing Completion at Sikorsky Facility in Poland
Monday, January 18, 2010 (379 reads)Industry Press Releases

STRATFORD, CT (January 18, 2010) - The first S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter, an international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, is nearing completion on the assembly line at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company in Poland.



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Aspen Avionics Exhibits at HELI-EXPO for First Time
Monday, January 18, 2010 (280 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.

 



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MAX-VIZ/ONE SKY AVIATION ANNOUNCE EC-130 STC AWARD
Friday, January 15, 2010 (365 reads)Industry Press Releases

Portland, OR - Max-Viz Inc. has announced FAA STC approval for the installation of the EVS-1500 Enhanced Vision System on Eurocopter AS-350 and EC-130 helicopters associated with the One Sky Aviation STC# SR02362AK.



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SkyTrac to Provide Flight Following to Aquiline International Corporation
Friday, January 15, 2010 (340 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Carolinas Medical Center Selects EMS Sky Connect to Outfit Air Ambulance Fleet
Friday, January 15, 2010 (386 reads)Industry Press Releases

TAKOMA PARK, MD - Carolinas Medical Center has selected the EMS Sky Connect FLEET™ Satcom system to provide voice and tracking for each of its aircraft ambulances.



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Air Technology Group to Attend HELI-EXPO 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010 (318 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Angela Anderson Joins Aspen Avionics as Marketing Manager
Thursday, January 14, 2010 (288 reads)Industry Press Releases

Aspen Avionics, Inc. today announced that Angela Anderson has joined the company as Marketing Manager. She will be based in Albuquerque, and reports to Brad Hayden, Aspen’s Director of Marketing.



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CAE Healthcare acquires ICCU and VIMEDIX to offer a complete training solution for ultrasound imaging
Thursday, January 14, 2010 (212 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces Certification of DART’s Sliding Door Hinge Kit for the AS 350/AS 355 Aircraft
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (316 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Sliding Door Hinge Kit for the AS 350/AS 355 series of aircraft.



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XL INSURANCE ADDS TO US AVIATION TEAM AND EXPANDS WEST
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (310 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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Kaman Corp. Announces Aerospace Management Reorganization
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (399 reads)Industry Press Releases

BLOOMFIELD, CT (January 13, 2010) - Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. a subsidiary of Kaman Corp. today announced a broad organizational realignment in support of strategic growth plans.



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SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at the Mineral Exploration Roundup 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (299 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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GKN Aerospace delivers first windshields with advanced anti-spall shield for the Boeing P-8A Poseidon
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (362 reads)Industry Press Releases

GKN Aerospace has delivered the first windshields as part of a contract with Boeing to design and develop, bird strike test and qualify the new anti-spall windshields for the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. 



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DONALDSON ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR CLEANER CABIN AIR
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (248 reads)Industry Press Releases

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



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BBA Aviation ERO Group to Establish Centers of Excellence at All Major ERO Facilities in the United States
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (261 reads)Industry Press Releases

Dallas, TX - BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group is creating Centers of Excellence at each of its major repair and overhaul facilities in the United States.



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PHI, INC. FIRST EVER TO CONDUCT HELICOPTER FLIGHTS ACROSS GULF OF MEXICO USING ADS-B TECHNOLOGY
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 (557 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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VIH Cougar Helicopters Inc. Takes Delivery Of An AW139
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 (489 reads)Industry Press Releases

January 12, 2009 - AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the VIH Cougar Helicopters Inc. has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony recently held at the Vergiate plant (Italy).



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SCOTTSDALE AIRCENTER (SDL) JOINS AVFUEL BRANDED FBO NETWORK TO OFFER AVTRIP POINTS AND CONTRACT FUEL
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 (564 reads)Industry Press Releases

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.



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DART to Market Helicopter Air Conditioners Through Agreement with Integrated Flight Systems
Monday, January 11, 2010 (355 reads)Industry Press Releases

Oceanside, CA (January 11, 2010) — DART Helicopter Services has expanded their helicopter air conditioning product line, under the terms of a new distribution agreement with Integrated Flight Systems of Fort Worth, Texas.



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REBTECH Debuts New Website
Monday, January 11, 2010 (400 reads)Industry Press Releases

January 11, 2010 - Night vision equipment and technology leader, REBTECH has announced a new website to allow easier and more informative access to the features and capabilities of the company.



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EADS North America delivers UH-72A Lakota Helicopters to the Alabama Army National Guard
Monday, January 11, 2010 (368 reads)Industry Press Releases

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Alabama Army National Guard’s ability to perform homeland security operations and carry out support missions within the state will be significantly enhanced with the introduction of four UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters delivered by EADS North America.

 



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Helicopter service to provide faster access to care
Monday, January 11, 2010 (549 reads)Industry Press Releases

Dallas, TX - When faced with an emergency, Upstate and northeast Georgia residents will now have even faster access to the life-saving care they need.



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Shane Eddy Named Vice President, Sikorsky Global Helicopters
Friday, January 08, 2010 (650 reads)Industry Press Releases

STRATFORD, CT (January 8, 2010) - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the appointment of Shane Eddy as Vice President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, responsible for strategic leadership and general management of the growing billion-dollar business.



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Cobham HeliSAS System Receives Technical Standing Order from FAA
Friday, January 08, 2010 (532 reads)Industry Press Releases

MINERAL WELLS, TX - Cobham’s HeliSAS® Stability Augmentation System and Autopilot has received Technical Standard Order certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, a major milestone that approves the manufacture of HeliSAS system components.



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ANOTHER AERO DYNAMIX FIRST
Friday, January 08, 2010 (245 reads)Industry Press Releases

Euless, TX (DFW area) - Aero Dynamix, Inc. is proud to announce the issuance of their 22nd FAA-STC certificate.



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Helibras will upgrade 34 Eurocopter helicopters for the Brazilian Army
Thursday, January 07, 2010 (375 reads)Industry Press Releases

Marignane, France (January 7, 2010) - Helicópteros do Brasil S.A.-Helibras, Eurocopter subsidiary in Brazil, signed on the 24th of December 2009 a contract to upgrade 34 AS365K Panther helicopters of the Brazilian Army Aviation.



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CH-53K Helicopter Program Sustains Progress With Successful Integration Design Review
Thursday, January 07, 2010 (417 reads)Industry Press Releases

STRATFORD, CT (January 7, 2010) - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that an Integration Design Review of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter program has charted a course for a successful Critical Design Review in 2010.



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Bell Engineering Organization Announcement
Thursday, January 07, 2010 (611 reads)Industry Press Releases

Jeff Lowinger, executive vice president, Engineering, is pleased to announce organizational changes in conjunction with the Integration of the Engineering and XworX organizations.



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FLIGHTSAFETY PROMOTES J. SCOTT HUNTER TO DIRECTOR, MAINTENANCE TRAINING SALES
Thursday, January 07, 2010 (435 reads)Industry Press Releases

LaGuardia Airport, NY (January 6, 2010) – FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that J. Scott Hunter has been promoted to Director, Maintenance Training Sales. 



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SEA Acquires Global Aerospace Consulting
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 (376 reads)Industry Press Releases

Southeast Aerospace Inc is proud to announce the acquisition of Global Aerospace Consulting Inc. a worldwide leader in systems design, integration, certification and aircraft technical publications.



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MILLION AIR MOSES LAKE (MWH) IS LATEST MILLION AIR FBO TO JOIN THE AVFUEL NETWORK
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 (702 reads)Industry Press Releases

MOSES LAKE, WA (January 6, 2010) - Avfuel Corporation announced this week that it is continuing to expand its network of FBO dealers.



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Telephonics Corporation opens new office in Hong Kong
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 (461 reads)Industry Press Releases

FARMINGDALE, NY (January 6, 2010) – Telephonics Corporation announced today the opening of a new office in Hong Kong to expand its presence in China and address the increasing Air Traffic Management requirements in the region.



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Blue Sky Network’s New Portable Flight Tracking Device Operates on its First Intercontinental Flight
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 (423 reads)Industry Press Releases

La Jolla, CA (January 6, 2010) – Blue Sky Network today announced its newly launched ultra-portable D410A flight-following and messaging transceiver will operate on its first flight spanning two continents.



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Group 3 Aviation Inc Announces Grand Opening of New Student Housing Facilities
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 (288 reads)Industry Press Releases

Van Nuys, CA (January 6, 2010) – Group 3 Aviation Inc. recently announced the grand opening of its new pilot housing.



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Air Comm Corp. Earns Top Honor for Safe Operations
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 (276 reads)Industry Press Releases

BOULDER, CO - Air Comm Corp. was recently honored to receive the Circle of Safety Award from Pinnacol Assurance.



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AFS Certifies High Performance Engine Inlet Filter for Bell 430
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 (305 reads)Industry Press Releases

St. Louis, MO - Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. has received a Supplemental Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for an Inlet Barrier Filter system for the Bell 430 helicopter.



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Sikorsky Aerospace Services and Goodrich Collaborate to Offer Health and Usage Monitoring Systems to BLACK HAWK Helicopter Users Worldwide
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 (429 reads)Industry Press Releases

STRATFORD, CT (January 5, 2010) - Helicopter Support Inc. today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Goodrich Corporation to collaboratively promote an advanced aircraft maintenance solution to the worldwide rotary aircraft market.



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DART Helicopter Services and Flight Management Systems Partner To Provide Digital Moving Maps
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 (300 reads)Industry Press Releases

Oceanside, CA - DART Helicopter Services has announced a new distribution agreement with the Flight Management Systems.



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Siberian helicopters have no fear of frost
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 (914 reads)Industry Press Releases

Ulan-Ude (December 28, 2009) – Unprecedented frost spread across Europe and the West of Russia has reached Siberia as well. In Buryatia stem of thermometer dropped to 40° below zero. However it’s an ordinary winter temperature for Siberia. Therefore whatever is produced here is produced allowing for suchlike frost: people continue working, transport goes en route, plants output their products.
 
 



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TEXAS AVIATION SERVICES DELIVERS NEWAS-350B2
Monday, December 28, 2009 (758 reads)Industry Press Releases

Fort Worth, TX - Texas Aviation Services has announced the delivery of a multi-purpose configured AS-350B2 to the Arroyo Grande Ranch Company.



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ROLLS-ROYCE BR725 ENGINE RECEIVES FAA TYPE CERTIFICATION
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 (562 reads)Industry Press Releases

December 23, 2009 - Rolls-Royce has received type certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration for its BR725 engine, which powers the world's fastest civil aircraft, the Gulfstream G650 business jet.



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News from AgustaWestland
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 (725 reads)Industry Press Releases

December 22, 2009 - AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first four upgraded Lynx Mk.9A helicopters for the British Army have been delivered, with the fourth aircraft delivered today, just 12 months after contract award. The Korean Government has signed a contract for one more AW139 medium-twin helicopter in Maritime Patrol configuration for the Korea Coast Guard. Also, the Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria have ordered an AW139 medium twin helicopter to meet the latest Bulgarian Border Police helicopter requirement.



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Vector Aerospace Grows Engine Repair and Overhaul Capabilities in South Africa
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 (548 reads)Industry Press Releases

Toronto, Ontario (December 22, 2009) - Vector Aerospace Corporation has concluded through a wholly owned subsidiary the acquisition of a repair and overhaul facility for PT6A model engines located in Johannesburg, South Africa.



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Cobham Points of Contact for Media Relations to Change for 2010
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 (330 reads)Industry Press Releases

ARLINGTON, VA - Cobham’s media relations activities will be managed by Philip Smart in the UK throughout 2010, with assistance from Julie Sutton in the Company's Washington, DC office.



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Pratt & Whitney Begins Testing of Advanced Core for PurePower® Engine Family
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 (321 reads)Industry Press Releases

LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC (December 22 2009) - Pratt & Whitney has launched testing of a full-scale PurePower engine core, marking a major milestone in the development of the new generation of jet engines.



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News from Eurocopter
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 (549 reads)Industry Press Releases

Marignane, France (December 22, 2009) - The Swiss federal procurement, technology and real estate competence centre, armasuisse, has handed over the last of 20 EC635 helicopters to the Swiss Air Force. Also, Eurocopter has completed the delivery of two EC145s to Helicopteros Marinos, an Argentinean offshore operator that serves the oil and gas industry in the southernmost area of Argentina.



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L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. Teams With Optex Systems on Laser Interference Filter Solicitation
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 (321 reads)Industry Press Releases

RICHARDSON, TX (December 22, 2009) - L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. today announced that it has signed a mutually exclusive Teaming Agreement with Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. on the proposal for production of Laser Interference Filters used to protect night vision equipment.



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Air BP at 2010 Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference
Friday, December 18, 2009 (604 reads)Industry Press Releases

Salem, OR (December, 2009) - From January 27-29, 2010 Air BP Aviation Services, teamed with Air BP branded dealers, will be in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center meeting and greeting the schedulers and dispatchers of the GA industry.



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Bell Helicopter Announces Support Change for the Model 47
Thursday, December 17, 2009 (681 reads)Industry Press Releases

FORT WORTH, TX (December 17, 2009) – Bell Helicopter today announced that Scott’s Helicopter has assumed ownership of the Model 47 type certificate.



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UNITED ROTORCRAFT SOLUTIONS AWARDED CUSTOMIZING CONTRACT FOR BELL 407 BY NEWTOWN AVIATION LTD.
Thursday, December 17, 2009 (382 reads)Industry Press Releases

DECATUR, TX (DECEMBER 17, 2009) - United Rotorcraft Solutions has been awarded a completions contract by Newtown Aviation Ltd. of Ireland on a new Bell 407.



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Vislink launches new website
Thursday, December 17, 2009 (341 reads)Industry Press Releases

Vislink rebuilds its website, following the re-organisation of the Vislink-owned companies to create four new operating divisions.



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Eurocopter celebrates the maiden flight of its new EC175 helicopter
Thursday, December 17, 2009 (1071 reads)Industry Press Releases

Marignane, France (December 17, 2009) - The EC175, the latest member of the Eurocopter range, today performed its official maiden flight in the skies above Marignane.



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Frontiers of Flight Museum Names New Board Chairman and President
Thursday, December 17, 2009 (396 reads)Industry Press Releases

DALLAS, TX (December 16, 2009) – As the Frontiers of Flight Museum completes its 20th year of operation, Museum co-founders US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Chairman of the Board, and Jan Collmer, President are proud to announce the election of current Board Member Mr. Hugh McElroy to the position of Chairman.



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Bristow Group Inc. Takes Delivery Of Two AW139s
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (526 reads)Industry Press Releases

December 16, 2009 - AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Bristow Group Inc. has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters during an official ceremony held yesterday at its Philadelphia facility.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces FAA Approval of Apical's High Density Liferaft Kit for AB139 & AW139
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (289 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries, Inc. has received FAA approval for their AB139 & AW139 High Density Liferaft Kit.



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“Positive Job Trends. Look here!”
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (484 reads)Industry Press Releases

Fort Worth, TX (December 16, 2009) – JSfirm Account Manager, Tonya Salatino, is pleased to announce an increase in job postings over the past three months on jsfirm.com.



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Cobham SATCOM SwiftBroadband Type Approved by Inmarsat
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (338 reads)Industry Press Releases

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (December 16, 2009) – Cobham SATCOM has announced that it has received full Inmarsat Type Approval for all Inmarsat SBB services.



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IRIDIUM SIGNS CONTRACT WITH RT LOGIC TO DEVELOP NEW SOFTWARE-DEFINED MODEM FOR FEEDER LINK TERMINALS
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (265 reads)Industry Press Releases

BETHESDA, MD (December 16, 2009) – Iridium Communications Inc. has awarded a contract to Integral Systems, Inc.’s subsidiary, RT Logic for the development of a software-defined modem for the new feeder link terminals to be deployed at Iridium ground stations.



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News from Sikorsky
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (488 reads)Industry Press Releases

December 16, 2009 - Sikorsky Global Helicopters today announced that its Light Helicopters Division has delivered the first two S-434TM helicopters to the Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also, the S-76D helicopter program is entering production, signifying the latest major milestone in the program that is manufacturing the next generation model of the popular S-76® helicopter.



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CAE TO APPLY MFOQA CONCEPTS TO SIMULATOR TRAINING APPLICATIONS IN PIONEERING US DoD RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (321 reads)Industry Press Releases

Montreal, Canada - CAE has announced that its CAE Flightscape and CAE USA businesses have been selected by Concurrent Technologies Corporation for a demonstration/validation initiative to demonstrate the benefits of applying Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance concepts to the full-flight simulator training environment for accident prevention and mishap reduction.



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Sikorsky Completes $100,000-Plus Pledge of Support to MedEvac Foundation InternationalTM
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (332 reads)Industry Press Releases

Alexandria, VA – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has presented a $35,000 donation to MedEvac Foundation International, TM its third in a series, completing its total $105,000 pledge to the air-medical charitable and research organization and bringing it into the Foundation’s Chairman’s Circle of $100,000-plus donors.



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Defense Holdings, Inc. Demonstrates Its AfterGlo® Brand Photoluminescent Aviation Safety Paint On a VA Police Helicopter
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (524 reads)Industry Press Releases

Arlington, VA – Defense Holdings, Inc.®, The Idea Company®, is demonstrating its revolutionary, patented AfterGlo® Brand Photoluminescent Aviation Safety Paint on the main and tail rotor blades of a Bell Helicopter Textron Model 407 helicopter belonging to the Fairfax County, Virginia Police Aviation Division.



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DART Helicopter Services teams with Red Box International to distribute power units
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (367 reads)Industry Press Releases

Oceanside, CA - DART Helicopter Services has announced a new distribution agreement with Red Box International.



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FLIGHTSAFETY PROMOTES PATRICK DULAC TO MANAGER, PARIS-LEBOURGET LEARNING CENTER
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (311 reads)Industry Press Releases

LaGuardia Airport, NY – FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Patrick Dulac has been promoted to Manager of the company’s Learning Center located at the Paris-LeBourget airport in France.



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Max-Viz Announces Forward Vision to Continue as Exclusive Distributor of General Aviation EVS-100 and EVS-600
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (297 reads)Industry Press Releases

Portland, OR - Max-Viz, Inc., manufacturer of the EVS-100 and dual-wave length EVS-600, has announced that Forward Vision will continue to be the exclusive sales channel and customer support provider to aftermarket and selected OEM’s for the EVS-x00 product line to General Aviation.



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UTC Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. Enters into Agreement with FlightSafety International for Simulation Training and Education
Monday, December 14, 2009 (338 reads)Industry Press Releases

ADDISON, TX (December 14, 2009) - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with FlightSafety International to train aviation professionals using FlightSafety's new AS350 simulator.



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CAE to apply MFOQA concepts to simulator training applications in pioneering US DoD research initiative
Monday, December 14, 2009 (505 reads)Industry Press Releases

MONTREAL, QUEBEC (December 14, 2009) - CAE today announced that its CAE Flightscape and CAE USA businesses have been selected by Concurrent Technologies Corporation for a demonstration/validation initiative to demonstrate the benefits of applying Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance concepts to the full-flight simulator training environment for accident prevention and mishap reduction.



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Armed BLACK HAWK Demonstrator Completes Test Program
Monday, December 14, 2009 (409 reads)Industry Press Releases

STRATFORD, CT (December 14, 2009) - Sikorsky Military Systems, and Elbit Systems Ltd., have successfully completed the Armed BLACK HAWK demonstrator program, proof-of concept for the development BATTLEHAWK helicopter.



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Bell Helicopter’s Canadian Supply Center Expands Offerings
Friday, December 11, 2009 (414 reads)Industry Press Releases

FORT WORTH, TX – Bell Helicopter has announced that its Canadian Supply Center is now providing Honeywell T53 engine spare parts and accessories in Canada.



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Busch Named Chairman Of NATA Environmental Committee
Friday, December 11, 2009 (434 reads)Industry Press Releases

Alexandria, VA - The National Air Transportation Association is pleased to announce that it has named Avfuel Corporation Vice President of Supply and Business Development Owen Busch as chairman of the NATA Environmental Committee.



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TEXAS AVIATION SERVICES AND SIERRA AERONAUTICA DELIVER AGUSTA GRAND TO BRAZIL
Friday, December 11, 2009 (397 reads)Industry Press Releases

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



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EADS North America receives $247 million contract for Light Utility Helicopter program
Thursday, December 10, 2009 (492 reads)Industry Press Releases

ARLINGTON, VA (December 10, 2009) – The U.S. Army awarded the fifth year contract for the Lakota Light Utility Helicopter to EADS North America for $247.2 million.



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Becker Avionics’ DVCS 6100 - Leader in Digital Intercom and Audio Selector Panel Systems for Helicopter and Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Thursday, December 10, 2009 (371 reads)Industry Press Releases

Miramar, FL (December 10, 2009) – Becker Avionics' DVCS 6100 is the best selling digital audio and intercom system on the market and has set the standard for the industry.



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Garnett Industrial Airport, KS adds Belfort AWOS AV
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 (387 reads)Industry Press Releases

Baltimore, MD (December 9, 2009) - The Garnett Industrial Airport, located in Garnett, KS has just completed the installation of the Belfort DigiWx II AWOS AV system.



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Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance Hosts Rollout Ceremony for U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency UH-60 A-A to L Recapitalization Aircraft
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 (446 reads)Industry Press Releases

BEEVILLE, TX (December 9, 2009) - Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance today rolled out the first U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency UH-60 A-A to L recapitalization aircraft at its Chase Field Operations Center in Texas.



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SkyTrac Systems Obtains STC for de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 (432 reads)Industry Press Releases

Kelowna, BC, Canada (December 8, 2009) - SkyTrac Systems is pleased to report that it has obtained a supplemental type certificate for the installation of its automated flight following and satellite communications equipment on the de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter airframe type.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces FAA Approval of Apical‘s Cable Cutter Kit for Bell 206 Series Helicopters
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 (472 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received FAA approval or their new Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, L-4 helicopters.



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UNITED AIRLINES SELECTS ROLLS-ROYCE TRENT XWB ENGINES TO POWER NEW FLEET IN $2 BILLION DEAL
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 (403 reads)Industry Press Releases

Rolls-Royce has been selected by United Airlines to power its new fleet of Airbus A350 XWB aircraft.



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Cobham Digital Audio Control System Receives FAA’s TSO Certification
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 (474 reads)Industry Press Releases

PRESCOTT, AZ - Cobham's Digital Audio Control System has received Technical Standards Order certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration, a major milestone that approves the manufacture of DACS for installation on certified aircraft.



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Conklin & de Decker Releases 2010 State Tax Guide for General Aviation
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 (306 reads)Industry Press Releases

Orleans, MA - Conklin & de Decker is releasing the new 2010 State Tax Guide for General Aviation, in January 2010.



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Key Air Joins the Avfuel Network of Branded FBO Dealers
Friday, December 04, 2009 (714 reads)Industry Press Releases

ANN ARBOR, MI (DECEMBER 4, 2009) - Corporation announced that Key Air has joined the Avfuel-branded network of FBO dealers in offering fuel and related services to the general and business aviation industry.



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Maritime Safety Administration Of China Takes Delivery Of Two Grand Helicopters
Friday, December 04, 2009 (435 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Maritime Safety Administration of China has taken delivery of two Grand light twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at AgustaWstland's Vergiate facility in Italy.



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FLIGHTSAFETY’S HAWKER BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200 SIMULATOR RECEIVES FAA QUALIFICATION
Friday, December 04, 2009 (548 reads)Industry Press Releases

LaGuardia Airport, NY - FlightSafety International announces that its Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft simulator has been qualified to Level C by the United States Federal Aviation Administration.



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News from American Eurocopter
Friday, December 04, 2009 (546 reads)Industry Press Releases

Grand Prairie, TX – In a celebration event on its Grand Prairie campus, American Eurocopter received D-Level certification from Eurocopter for the repair and overhaul of tailbooms and stabilizers for EC135 model aircraft. Also, American Eurocopter has delivered another AS350B3 helicopter to the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Aviation Unit.



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AFS CERTIFIES HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINE INLET FILTER FOR AGUSTA WESTLAND AW139
Friday, December 04, 2009 (451 reads)Industry Press Releases

St. Louis, MO - Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc has received a Supplemental Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for an Inlet Barrier Filter system for the AgustaWestland AW139.



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CALIFORNIA SHOCK TRAUMA AIR RESCUE RETAINS NEW CFO
Friday, December 04, 2009 (417 reads)Industry Press Releases

Lynn D. Malmstrom, a senior executive with more than 30 years of management experience, has been hired as the Chief Financial Officer of California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR).



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Eurocopter delivered two EC155 to COHC, main civil operator in China
Friday, December 04, 2009 (291 reads)Industry Press Releases

Eurocopter has delivered the first two EC155 B1 Dauphin helicopters to Citic Offshore Helicopter Co. Ltd. in Shenzhen, China. The delivery is part of a contract signed on October 12, 2008 for a total of ten helicopters of this type.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces FAA & EASA Approval of DART’s Spacepod™ & LH Door Hinge Modification Kit for Eurocopter EC130B4
Friday, December 04, 2009 (341 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA and EASA approval of the DART Spacepod™. 



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ITT WINS $9.7 MILLION CONTRACT TO PRODUCE “NETTED IRIDIUM” TACTICAL RADIO HANDSETS
Friday, December 04, 2009 (444 reads)Industry Press Releases

BETHESDA, MD and DULLES, VA - Iridium Communications Inc. and ITT Corporation have announced that ITT has received a contract from the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division to supply 1,450 Iridium-based handheld tactical satellite communication devices for use by U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.



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HelicopterBuyer, Inc. Conducting Closed Bid Auction
Friday, December 04, 2009 (444 reads)Industry Press Releases

Minneapolis, MN - HelicopterBuyer, Inc. are conducting a closed bid auction until Friday, December 4, 2009 for a new production 2009 Bell 206 L4 helicopter. 



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Airborne Engines Opens New Facility in British Columbia, Canada
Thursday, December 03, 2009 (458 reads)Industry Press Releases

Airborne Engines is pleased to announce the opening of their new facility in British Columbia, Canada.



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OMNIFLIGHT HELICOPTERS’ SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CLINICAL MANAGER NAMED TO STATE OF ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSING
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (352 reads)Industry Press Releases

BIRMINGHAM, AL (December 2, 2009) - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. announced today that Lynda LaRue, ADN, R.N., CMTE, regional clinical manager for the company’s Southeast region was named to the State of Alabama Board of Nursing.



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Air BP Grows Dealer Network Air BP Aviation Services introduces seven new locations
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (341 reads)Industry Press Releases

Salem, OR (December 2, 2009) - Air BP has introduced seven FBOs to their dealer network.



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Kaman Board of Directors Declares Dividend
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (277 reads)Industry Press Releases

BLOOMFIELD, CT (December 1, 2009) - The Kaman Corporation (NASDAQ:KAMN) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14 cents per common share.



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Sikorsky Aircraft Delivers UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopter to Bahrain Defense Forces
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (374 reads)Industry Press Releases

HORSEHEADS, NY (December 1, 2009) - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. celebrated the formal delivery of a UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter to the Defense Forces of Bahrain.



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SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at Aero Expo Mexico in Acapulco
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (347 reads)Industry Press Releases

Kelowna, BC, Canada (December 1, 2009) - SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Aero Expo Mexico trade show from December 3-5, 2009. Aero Expo is put on by Aero Eventos Mexicanos which was formed with the purpose of promoting the business environment in Mexico’s aviation industry.



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Heliponents celebrates 20 year Anniversary; New Phillips 66 Jet A fuel station; Achieves GOLD C.S.F. rating from Bell Helicopter
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (312 reads)Industry Press Releases

Heliponents, Inc. was founded by Martin R. Doss in 1990, the FAA Repair Station XHCR780K has been providing component overhauls and helicopter support to the rotary wing industry for two decades; In 1992 Heliponents’ became a Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility. 



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“Elvis” and “Isabelle” Arrive Month Early to Help Australians Save Lives and Homes During Season of “Catastrophic” Fire Danger
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (420 reads)Industry Press Releases

Portland, OR - Arriving a month earlier than the previous year’s schedule, two Erickson S-64F Helitankers have been offloaded from a cargo freighter in Melbourne and are currently on firefighting duty at Bankstown Airport in Sydney and Essendon Airport in Melbourne.



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ADB Airfield Solutions and Carmanah to Provide Solar LED Airfield Lighting Technology
Monday, November 30, 2009 (435 reads)Industry Press Releases

COLUMBUS, OH and VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA (November 30, 2009) – Airfield lighting technology provider ADB Airfield Solutions, LLC and solar technology provider Carmanah Technologies have teamed up to provide a line of solar-based LED airfield lighting for ADB.



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Brazil’s ANAC Grants Additional STC for ALERTS System
Monday, November 30, 2009 (466 reads)Industry Press Releases

FARGO, ND (November 30, 2009) - Appareo Systems, LLC is pleased to announce that it has received an additional Supplemental Type Certificate for the ALERTS Flight Operations Quality Assurance system.



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New certificate "Night Vision" for ECT Industries
Monday, November 30, 2009 (426 reads)Industry Press Releases

ECT Industries, French manufacturer of on-board equipment, has received a new STC for its night vision equipment.



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Air BP Welcomes New Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Monday, November 30, 2009 (360 reads)Industry Press Releases

Salem, OR - Air BP is pleased to introduce their newest sales team member, John Nelson. He will serve the southeastern states of Tennessee, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, South Virginia and Florida.



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Three-year transformation at air charter operation calls for new name: Grand Rapids Air Center
Monday, November 30, 2009 (344 reads)Industry Press Releases

Grand Rapids, MI - Rapid Air, the fixed based operator serving Western Michigan, is pleased to announce it has changed its name to Grand Rapids Air Center effective immediately.



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News from DART
Monday, November 30, 2009 (421 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and Brazilian approval of their Automatic Lid Opener for the Heli-Utility-Basket™ for the AS 350/AS 355 aircraft. DART Aerospace Ltd., has also received EASA approval of their Aft Facing Seats (2x2) for Bell 205/212/412 aircraft.



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GKN Aerospace celebrates UK Government's announcement of new National Composites Centre
Monday, November 30, 2009 (531 reads)Industry Press Releases

GKN Aerospace joined tier one industry partners Vestas, Airbus and Rolls Royce in celebrating the Government's announcement of a new National Composites Centre to be based in the south west of England. 



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Paradigm Helicopters Takes Delivery of First AS350B3 Helicopter
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 (555 reads)Industry Press Releases

Grand Prairie, TX – November 24, 2009 – American Eurocopter announced today that Paradigm Helicopters has taken delivery of its first AS350B3 helicopter. Paradigm Helicopters is a commercial helicopter company located in Houston, TX, that provides a variety of services including aerial photography, movie/TV camera operation, real estate and survey flights, utility patrols and tour packages.



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Canada has it''s first CloudBurst Fire Bucket
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 (344 reads)Industry Press Releases

Heli-Hoyle Aviation Products is pleased to announce  Canada has it''s first CloudBurst Fire Bucket... Grason Aviation of Edmonton, Alberta has choosen CloudBurst over all others. Congratulation Christopher, you are the first Canadian company to ride the new wave of change...
Visit us at HAI in the IMS NZ Booth# 4723
or http://www.heli-hoyle.com



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Heliponents, Inc. celebrates 20 year Anniversary; New Phillips 66 Jet A fuel station; Achieves GOLD C.S.F. rating from Bell Helicopter
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 (509 reads)Industry Press Releases

Heliponents, Inc. was founded by Martin R. Doss in 1990, the FAA Repair Station XHCR780K has been providing component overhauls and helicopter support to the rotary wing industry for two decades; In 1992 Heliponents’ became a Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility. 

Originally based in Tempe, AZ for ten years, Martin decided he wanted a more convenient way to better service customers in the aviation industry; so in 2000 he completely remodeled a 40,000 sq. ft. hangar on 6 acres of land at Falcon Field Airport (FFZ) in Mesa, AZ, the place Heliponents’ has called home ever since.



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Castleberry Introduces the New HeliSAS® Gyro
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 (477 reads)Industry Press Releases


Castleberry does it again with its new autopilot gyro.  Austin based Castleberry Instruments & Avionics is proud to introduce the new HeliSAS® gyro.  HeliSAS® Stability Augmentation and Autopilot System for Helicopters, is the latest technology breakthrough for Cobham Avionics.  In cooperation with Cobham Avionics, Castleberry designed and produced this latest gyro specifically for the new generation of Helicopter safety equipment.  The HeliSAS® dramatically reduces pilot workload while providing precise control during all modes of flight, regardless of wind conditions or shifts in weight.  This latest addition of autopilot gyro further expands Castleberry’s reach in autopilot instrumentation.  Castleberry also currently produces vacuum and electric autopilot gyros for S-TEC, Century, and Bendix King autopilot systems.

For more information, contact Castleberry Instruments & Avionics at 512-251-5322 or sales@ciamfg.com



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The Qatar Armed Forces Take Delivery Of Their First AW139
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 (516 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Qatar Armed Forces has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony held yesterday at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy, in the presence of Qatar Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Hamad Bin Ali Al Attiyah and Qatar Emiri Air Force Chief of Staff General Mubarak Al-Khayarin. The aircraft will be operated by the Qatar Emiri Air Force supporting various government agencies to perform a range of roles including utility, troop transport, search and rescue, border patrol, special forces operations, law enforcement and homeland security.



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Cobham Helicopter Stability, Autopilot System Receives First FAA Certification
Monday, November 23, 2009 (376 reads)Industry Press Releases

MINERAL WELLS, Texas – Cobham’s HeliSAS two-axis helicopter stability and autopilot system has received its first Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for use in a Robinson model R44 aircraft. Working with Hoh Aeronautics, Inc. of Lomita, California, Cobham is in the process of achieving HeliSAS certification for use on the Bell 206, Bell 407, Eurocopter AS350, and U.S. Navy’s Bell-made TH-57 helicopters.



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First S-76® Civil Helicopter Airframe Completed in China
Monday, November 23, 2009 (428 reads)Industry Press Releases

JINGDEZHEN, China - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and AVIC today celebrated completion of the first S-76C++ civil helicopter airframe produced in China. The airframe is the first to be built under an agreement between Sikorsky and Changhe Aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) .



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STC CERTIFICATION FOR MAX-VIZ EVS-1500 ON CESSNA 206
Friday, November 20, 2009 (492 reads)Industry Press Releases

Portland, OR (November 19, 2009) - Max-Viz has announced the FAA STC approval for the installation of the EVS-1500 Enhanced Vision System on Cessna 206 aircraft associated with the One Sky Aviation STC# SR02332AK.



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UNITED ROTORCRAFT SOLUTIONS INSTALLS LOJACK IN THE SAN ANTONIO PD FLEET
Friday, November 20, 2009 (506 reads)Industry Press Releases

DECATUR, TX (NOVEMBER 19, 2009) - United Rotorcraft Solutions recently completed a contract with the San Antonio Police Department Helicopter Detail. URS was contracted to install the LoJack system in all three of the Department’s Schweizer 333’s.



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Helijet offsets 900 tonnes CO2e with Pacific Carbon Trust
Friday, November 20, 2009 (489 reads)Industry Press Releases

Helijet International, the first private sector partner with British Columbia’s Pacific Carbon Trust, has completed its first round of carbon offset purchases by retiring 900 tonnes of CO2e.



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IRIDIUM REPORTS PROGRESS ON “IRIDIUM NEXT” HOSTED PAYLOADS INITIATIVE
Friday, November 20, 2009 (434 reads)Industry Press Releases

BETHESDA, MD (November 19, 2009) – Iridium Communications Inc. reports that it has completed numerous technical studies, working with independent technology partners, that demonstrate the feasibility of hosting earth observation and remote sensing payloads on its planned/proposed next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT.



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News from Frasca
Friday, November 20, 2009 (569 reads)Industry Press Releases

The Finnish Aviation Academy has contracted with Frasca International, Inc. for two Embraer Phenom Synthetic Training Devices and an avionics trainer. Russia will soon have its first Frasca simulators! Frasca has received an order for two Cessna 172 FNPT II devices for St. Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation. Era Training Center LLC has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Agusta Westland for the construction of two AW139 Flight Simulator Training Devices.



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X2 Technology Demonstrator Wins "Best of What's New" Award from Popular Science
Friday, November 20, 2009 (445 reads)Industry Press Releases

STRATFORD, CT (Nov. 19, 2009) - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s X2 Technology demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Science magazine with a 2009 "Best of What's New Award."



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Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs FMP ® Agreement With Falcon Aviation Services
Friday, November 20, 2009 (333 reads)Industry Press Releases

DUBAI AIR SHOW, DUBAI, UAE - Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Canada and MTU Aero Engines, has signed a four-year Fleet Management Program agreement with Falcon Aviation Services LLC of Abu Dhabi to provide comprehensive maintenance support.



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StandardAero Awarded $36M Contract for T56 Engine MRO Services
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (387 reads)Industry Press Releases

TEMPE, AZ - StandardAero has received a $36 million delivery order from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command for overhaul of Taiwanese T56 Engine and Quick Engine Change.



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Forward Vision EVS Certified On Robinson R44 Helicopter
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (400 reads)Industry Press Releases

Russell, PA and Anchorage, AK - Forward Vision Systems, Inc. and One Sky Aviation announced the completion and award of a Supplemental Type Certificate for installation of the Company's "Enhanced Vision System" EVS 100/600 on the R44 Model Robinson Helicopter.
 
 



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DART Helicopter Services Announces Transport Canada Approval of Apical’s EC145 Emergency Float Kits
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (352 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary Apical Industries has received Transport Canada approval of the EC145 Tri-Bag Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts.



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ARINC to Install Rockwell Collins Upgrade on OC-135 “Open Skies” Observation Planes
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (391 reads)Industry Press Releases

Annapolis, MD - ARINC Engineering Services, LLC has been awarded a contract by Rockwell Collins to install new navigation systems and communications equipment on the nation’s two OC-135B observation aircraft.



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ABU DHABI AVIATION & AGUSTAWESTLAND SIGN SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (421 reads)Industry Press Releases

ABU DHABI – Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, have reached an agreement to set up in the UAE a joint venture to operate in the field of maintenance and training for helicopters.



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UNITED ROTORCRAFT SOLUTIONS AWARDED CUSTOMIZING CONTRACT FOR FOUR HELICOPTERS BY CANNON AVIATION GROUP
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (369 reads)Industry Press Releases

DECATUR, TX - United Rotorcraft Solutions has been awarded a contract by Cannon Aviation Group to customize an Agusta A119, two Bell 407’s and a Eurocopter EC130.



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ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $110M SHARE OF DUBAI AEROSPACE ENTERPRISE ORDER
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (344 reads)Industry Press Releases

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $110m share in an order from DAE Capital, the aircraft leasing and financial business arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, for V2500 engines.



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FLIGHTSAFETY TO OPEN AIRLINE LEARNING CENTER IN JOHANNESBURG
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (391 reads)Industry Press Releases

LaGuardia Airport, New York – FlightSafety International announces that it will open a new airline Learning Center in Johannesburg, South Africa. 
 
 



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News from Sikorsky
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (466 reads)Industry Press Releases

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has announced at the Dubai Air Show that Falcon Aviation Services has contracted to purchase two Sikorsky S-76D helicopters, with options to purchase two more, becoming the worldwide launch customer for the new aircraft. Sikorsky BLACK HAWK helicopters flown by the U.S. Army in the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of war have accumulated more than 1 million fleet flight hours without a single Class A material failure with the aircraft, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. reported from the Dubai Air Show.



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Aircell Names First Middle Eastern Service Facility
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (377 reads)Industry Press Releases

DUBAI, UAE (Dubai Airshow 2009) – Aircell has continued its Middle East expansion by announcing the appointment of ExecuJet as its first authorized dealer in the Middle East.



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News from Lycoming
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (433 reads)Industry Press Releases

Williamsport, PA – Lycoming Engines recently received Federal Aviation Administration type and production certification for its IO-390-A3A6 engine, quickly followed by an FAA supplemental type certificate, the second STC earned as part of Lycoming’s Echelon STC program. Lycoming has also named Lycoming Authorized Service Centers the sole installers for its newest Echelon supplemental type certificate, which covers the Mooney M20E, M20F and M20J.



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Latitude Plays Supporting Role for Buffalo Airways in Ice Pilots NWT
Monday, November 16, 2009 (624 reads)Industry Press Releases

Program debuts November 18 on History Television

Victoria, BC, November 12, 2009 - Having flown the Canadian high arctic for forty years, Buffalo Airways will soon be flying into homes across Canada as the star of the new History Television series, Ice Pilots NWT.  The 13-part series follows the adventures of the pilots at Buffalo Airways, flying the airline’s legendary fleet of DC-3s, DC-4s, and other workhorse planes, hauling passengers and freight across the great Canadian North.



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Emirates-CAE Flight Training signs three contracts for pilot training
Monday, November 16, 2009 (596 reads)Industry Press Releases

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES- Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) announced today the signing of contracts with Jet Aviation, MSC Aviation, and Transaero for tailored pilot training at the Dubai centre for Boeing, Gulfstream, and Hawker aircraft platforms.



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Bob Cameron, Long-Time StandardAero Employee Loses Battle with Cancer
Monday, November 16, 2009 (407 reads)Industry Press Releases

TEMPE, Ariz. - Nov. 13, 2009 - It is with great sadness that StandardAero, a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company, announced the loss of Robert Ingo (Bob) Cameron, StandardAero's Director of Regional Operations for Canada and the Northeast U.S., until his retirement in 2002. Mr. Cameron passed away on November 10, 2009 after a five-year battle with cancer.



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The AW149 Performs Its First Flight
Monday, November 16, 2009 (753 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first prototype of the AW149 multi-role military medium twin helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight on November 13th at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant. The aircraft, flown by AgustaWestland Chief Test Pilot Giuseppe Lo Coco, performed as expected undertaking a 20 minutes flight that included an assessment of the helicopter’s general handling and basic systems.



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EADS North America Delivers First H-72A Training Helicopter to U.S. Navy
Friday, November 13, 2009 (733 reads)Industry Press Releases

EADS North America has delivered the first of five H-72A training helicopters for the U.S. Navy today, marking a new milestone in the company’s production of multi-role helicopters for U.S. military services.



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Cheryl Galloway to Lead Forte OEM Sales for EMS Sky Connect
Thursday, November 12, 2009 (425 reads)Industry Press Releases

TAKOMA PARK, MD (November 11, 2009) – EMS Sky Connect, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc., announced today that Cheryl Galloway, a long-time business aviation sales professional, has joined the division as senior account manager.



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The New AW159 Takes To The Air
Thursday, November 12, 2009 (613 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first AW159 multi-role military helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility today with AgustaWestland Chief Test Pilot, Donald Maclaine, at the controls.



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Iridium Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
Thursday, November 12, 2009 (315 reads)Industry Press Releases

BETHESDA, MD (November 12, 2009) – Iridium Communications Inc. today reported financial results for its operational predecessor, Iridium Holdings LLC, for the period from July 1, 2009 through September 29, 2009.



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EADS tanker program demonstrates A330 MRTT’s maturity with airborne fuel transfer utilizing hose and drogue system
Thursday, November 12, 2009 (369 reads)Industry Press Releases

ARLINGTON, VA (November 12, 2009) – The A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, an Airbus Military program, has performed the first fuel transfers with its all-digital hose and drogue system, confirming the aircraft’s aerial refueling capabilities for a full range of U.S., NATO and allied nation military aircraft.



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Sikorsky and Tata create joint venture in India to manufacture aerospace components
Thursday, November 12, 2009 (431 reads)Industry Press Releases

MUMBAI, India (November 12, 2009) - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Tata Advanced Systems Limited today announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky in India, including components for S-92® helicopter cabins.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces Brazilian Approval of DART’s Heli-Access-Step for the Bell 206 and Bell 407 Models of Helicopters
Thursday, November 12, 2009 (378 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Brazilian approval for their Heli-Access Steps™ for the Bell 206, 206A, 206B, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4 and Bell 407 aircraft models.



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News from FlightSafety International
Thursday, November 12, 2009 (543 reads)Industry Press Releases

LaGuardia Airport, New York (November 11, 2009) – FlightSafety International announces that FlightSafety Academy has entered into an agreement with CABAIR and its affiliate, Orlando Flight Training, to jointly offer JAA pilot training. Starting in 2010, Pilot Training Network, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Flight Training, GmbH, will train its students according to a new concept that will emphasize more efficiency and higher quality in their training.



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Cheryl Galloway to Lead Forte OEM Sales for EMS Sky Connect
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (724 reads)Industry Press Releases

TAKOMA PARK, MD (November 11, 2009) – EMS Sky Connect announced today that Cheryl Galloway, a long-time business aviation sales professional, has joined the division as senior account manager.



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IRIDIUM PROVIDES DATA LINKS FOR UNDERWATER MONITORING SYSTEMS DEPLOYED BY FASTWAVE FOR CHEVRON OFFSHORE GAS PROJECT IN AUSTRALIA
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (396 reads)Industry Press Releases

PERTH, Australia, and BETHESDA, MD (November 11, 2009) – Fastwave Communications has received a contract from Chevron Australia Pty Ltd to supply a water quality monitoring system for the Gorgon offshore gas project based on Iridium satellite data links provided by Iridium Communications Inc.



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VISLINK Law Enforcement & Public Safety provides wireless surveillance equipment to US DoD
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (489 reads)Industry Press Releases

VISLINK Law Enforcement & Public Safety received a follow-on order valued at over $2M for microwave video surveillance equipment.



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Eurocopter’s latest and most advanced products presented at the Dubai Airshow
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (425 reads)Industry Press Releases

Dubai (November 11, 2009) - Eurocopter will participate at the 2009 Dubai Airshow with two of its state-of the-art helicopters: the TIGER, and the EC175 in offshore configuration.



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FLIGHTSAFETY PROMOTES SPENCER POWER TO ASSISTANT MANAGER, FORT WORTH LEARNING CENTER
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (471 reads)Industry Press Releases

LaGuardia Airport, New York (November 11, 2009) – FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Spencer Power has been promoted to Assistant Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Fort Worth, Texas.



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Kaman Corp. CFO to Present at the Stephens Fall Investment Conference on November 17, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (392 reads)Industry Press Releases

BLOOMFIELD, CT (November 10, 2009) - Kaman Corp. will present at the Stephens Fall Investment Conference on Tuesday, November 17, at approximately 3:00 PM Eastern Time.



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Precision Aviation Group Companies Sign 'Tier-1' Multi-Year Contract with Heli-One
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (524 reads)Industry Press Releases

ATLANTA, GA (November 10, 2009) - Precision Aviation Group subsidiaries Precision Heliparts-Canada, and Precision Accessories & Instruments-Canada have been awarded a multi-million dollar contract for Component Repair and Overhaul services by Vancouver, Canada-based Heli-One.



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JSC Euro-Asia Air Takes Delivery Of Two AW139 Helicopters
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (495 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that JSC Euro-Asia Air of Kazakhstan has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy.



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Kaman Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results
Monday, November 09, 2009 (420 reads)Industry Press Releases

BLOOMFIELD, CT - Kaman Corp. reports financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2009.



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EADS tanker program marks new milestone with nighttime refueling from Royal Australian Air Force A330 MRTT
Monday, November 09, 2009 (468 reads)Industry Press Releases

ARLINGTON, VA (November 9, 2009) – The A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, an Airbus Military program, has achieved a new milestone with its first nighttime refueling operation using the advanced Aerial Refueling Boom System integrated on the first Australian A330 tanker.



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CAE wins contracts for four full-flight simulators and for update and relocation services valued at approximately C$55 million
Monday, November 09, 2009 (510 reads)Industry Press Releases

MONTREAL, QUEBEC (November 9, 2009) - CAE has signed contracts valued at approximately C$55 million at list prices to design and manufacture four full-flight simulators and related training devices, and to provide simulator updates and relocations.



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ROLLS-ROYCE RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP NEXT GENERATION MATERIALS FOR CLEANER, MORE EFFICIENT GAS TURBINES
Friday, November 06, 2009 (434 reads)Industry Press Releases

Rolls-Royce and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, are to work jointly with three UK universities in a new £50 million strategic partnership that will develop materials skills and knowledge to support the development of future gas turbines.



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Erickson Air-Crane Receives National Recognition For 50% Reduction in Workplace Injuries
Friday, November 06, 2009 (481 reads)Industry Press Releases

Portland, OR (November 5, 2009) - The Southern Oregon Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers presented Erickson Air-Crane with the 2009 Star Award for Large Employer Manufacturing.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces Transport Canada Approval of Tyler’s Side Video Gimbal Support Framework for the R44
Thursday, November 05, 2009 (486 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner Tyler Camera Systems has received Transport Canada approval of their Side Video Gimbal Support Framework for the R44 aircraft model.



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USAIG and Alertness Solutions Introduce the First Science-Based Fatigue and Alertness Management Solution
Thursday, November 05, 2009 (536 reads)Industry Press Releases

New York, NY (November 5, 2009) - USAIG, America’s First Name in Aviation Insurance®, and Alertness Solutions - two well respected companies in their fields who share a common safety vision – introduce the first science-based fatigue and alertness management solution that is designed to reduce risk for aviation professionals. 



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News from International Communications Group
Thursday, November 05, 2009 (773 reads)Industry Press Releases

International Communications Group (ICG) has introduced an Open-Link building block approach that will provide “Nose-to-Tail” airborne communications regardless of the baseline system on board the aircraft. ICG has also developed a new data router for airborne applications; has unveiled a revolutionary new Cabin Telephony Unit - the AeroCom 1700; and announced that it is partnering with Cobham Antenna Systems, Lewisville, Texas to offer a highly efficient aircraft system for global voice and Swift Broadband data.



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Steven J. Smidler Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Kaman Industrial Technologies
Thursday, November 05, 2009 (404 reads)Industry Press Releases

BLOOMFIELD, CT (November 4, 2009) - Kaman Corporation announced today that its subsidiary, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation has appointed Steven J. Smidler to the newly created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to T. Jack Cahill, President, effective December 1, 2009.



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Pratt & Whitney Canada Receives Transport Canada Certification for PW535E Engine
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (461 reads)Industry Press Releases

LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC (November 4, 2009) - Pratt & Whitney Canada has received Transport Canada type certification for its new PW535E engine selected to power the Embraer Phenom 300 light business jet.



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Finnish Aviation Academy Orders Frasca Phenom FTDs
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (416 reads)Industry Press Releases

The Finnish Aviation Academy has contracted with Frasca International, Inc. for two Embraer Phenom Synthetic Training Devices and an avionics trainer.



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ATK and BAE Systems Team Awarded $32.2 Million Contract to Develop Joint Allied Threat Awareness System for U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (370 reads)Industry Press Releases

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 4, 2009) - Alliant Techsystems and BAE Systems announced they have been awarded a $32.2 million contract to develop the Joint Allied Threat Awareness System.



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Sikorsky Aircraft Delivers New VIP S-76C++ Helicopter to U.K. Royal Household
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (438 reads)Industry Press Releases

COATESVILLE, PA (November 4, 2009) - Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has delivered a new VIP S-76C++ helicopter to the Royal Travel Office for use by the Royal Household of the United Kingdom.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces EASA Approval of DART’s Vertical Reference Window Kits for the Eurocopter AS 350/AS 355
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (478 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner; DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval for their Vertical Reference Floor Window Kits for Eurocopter AS 350/AS 355 models of aircraft.



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Guy Joannes appointed to position of President & CEO for Eurocopter Canada Limited
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (568 reads)Industry Press Releases

FORT ERIE, ONTARIO, Canada – Mr. Guy Joannes has been appointed to the position of President and CEO of Eurocopter Canada Limited. 



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FLY WEIGHT ACTUATORS FROM MUIRHEAD AEROSPACE PACK A PUNCH ABOARD HIGH ALTITUDE, LONG ENDURANCE AIRCRAFT
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (481 reads)Industry Press Releases

LONDON — Muirhead Aerospace has been chosen by QinetiQ Group Plc to develop a lightweight miniature actuator that weighs less than 100 grams but has the power to move the flight control surfaces aboard QinetiQ’s Zephyr high altitude, long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle.



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FAA approves Arkansas Children’s Hospital HFDM Program
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (697 reads)Industry Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK, AR - In a first for a dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service provider, Arkansas Children’s Hospital received FAA approval for their HFDM/FOQA program.



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DART Adds Next-Generation Fire Suppression Products
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (451 reads)Industry Press Releases

Oceanside, CA (November 2, 2009) — DART Helicopter Services has announced a new distribution agreement with Absolute Fire Solutions of Calgary, Canada.



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BRIGADIER GENERAL PETER M. DAWKINS, U.S. ARMY (RET.), JOINS IRIDIUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monday, November 02, 2009 (400 reads)Industry Press Releases

BETHESDA, MD (November 2, 2009) – Iridium Communications Inc. is pleased to announce that Peter M. Dawkins, founder and principal of ShiningStar Capital LLC, and Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Retired), joined its Board of Directors.



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Omniflight to Utilize Award-Winning ALERTS System
Monday, November 02, 2009 (493 reads)Industry Press Releases

ADDISON, TX and FARGO, ND - Omniflight Helicopters and Appareo Systems, LLC have announced that Omniflight has committed to adding Appareo’s award-winning Aircraft Logging and Event Recording for Training and Safety system to a number of its aircraft.



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Derco Aerospace signs exclusive spares part contract with SABCA
Monday, November 02, 2009 (414 reads)Industry Press Releases

MILWAUKEE, WI (November 2, 2009) - Derco Aerospace, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, has signed an exclusive two-year F-16 spare parts supply contract with Belgian-based company SABCA.



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Air Methods to Report Third Quarter Financial Results
Friday, October 30, 2009 (600 reads)Industry Press Releases

DENVER, CO (October 29, 2009) - Air Methods Corporation will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 after the close of the market on Thursday, November 5, 2009.



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Alpen Co. Ltd Orders An AW109 Power Helicopter
Friday, October 30, 2009 (501 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation are pleased to announce that Alpen Co. Ltd of Japan has ordered an AW109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopter.



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Sikorsky Delivers First Aircraft With Polish-Built Cabin to U.S. Army
Friday, October 30, 2009 (523 reads)Industry Press Releases

STRATFORD, CT (October 29, 2009) - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has announced it has delivered the first aircraft with a cabin produced at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky company in Poland.



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News from SkyTrac Systems
Friday, October 30, 2009 (499 reads)Industry Press Releases

Kelowna, BC, Canada (October 29, 2009) - SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it has obtained a supplemental type certificate for the installation of its automated flight following and satellite communications equipment on the Eurocopter EC 145, Bell 204/205, Bell 210 and Bell 214. SkyTrac Systems is also pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Aerial Firefighting Conference in Italy on November 5th and 6th.



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EADS A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport arrives in US
Thursday, October 29, 2009 (470 reads)Industry Press Releases

ARLINGTON, VA (October 29, 2009) – An EADS A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport destined for the Royal Australian Air Force touched down at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, today, for a stopover on its journey from Australia to Spain.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces JCAB Approval of Apical’s Emergency Float Kits for the AW119MKII in Japan
Thursday, October 29, 2009 (474 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received JCAB Approval of their Emergency Float Kits for the AW119MKII in Japan.



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BELFORT INSTRUMENT AND GCR & ASSOCIATES, INC. TEAM TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME DIGIWX II AWOS DATA ON AIRPORT IQ 5010 LISTING
Thursday, October 29, 2009 (421 reads)Industry Press Releases

BALTIMORE, MD - Belfort Instrument Company, a manufacturer of Federal Aviation Administration certified Automated Weather Observation System and GCR & Associates, a provider of aviation, professional, and technical services, have teamed together to post an airport's real-time weather data on GCR's FAA 5010 page.



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Vector Aerospace awarded US Army helicopter overhaul subcontract
Thursday, October 29, 2009 (619 reads)Industry Press Releases

Richmond, BC (October 29, 2009) – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services, Inc. has been awarded a subcontract from Army Fleet Support at Fort Rucker, Alabama in support of the United States Army TH-67 (Bell 206) Flying Hour Program.



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News from AgustaWestland
Thursday, October 29, 2009 (807 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Life Star of Kansas has signed for an AW119Ke helicopter during a ceremony at the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, California. AgustaWestland congratulated North Memorial Air Care on reaching and surpassing a historic milestone when their A109C model helicopter achieved 10,000 flight hours. AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the arrival of the custom-built, Ornge-inspired motorcycle created by Orange County Choppers, and that that the Public Security Bureau of Nanning (Southern China) has ordered one AW109 Power light twin engine helicopter.



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Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation awards Contract for Passenger, Service and Cargo Doors for new Mitsubishi Regional Jet to Eurocopter
Thursday, October 29, 2009 (599 reads)Industry Press Releases

Donauwörth, Germany (28 October 2009) - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has signed a contract with Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH to design and manufacture aircraft doors (passenger, service and cargo doors) for its next-generation regional jet, the MRJ, which is currently under development.



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Your Very Own Job Board
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (535 reads)Industry Press Releases

Fort Worth, TX (October 28, 2009) - Tonya Salatino, JSfirm Account Manager, announced today that the company's online aviation only job board has developed a Job Board Integrator to help company members manage and display their job postings on their own web page.



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IRIDIUM ANNOUNCES GOLDMAN SACHS AS LEAD FINANCING ADVISOR
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (436 reads)Industry Press Releases

BETHESDA, MD (October 27, 2009) – Iridium Communications Inc. today announced that it has engaged Goldman, Sachs & Co. as its lead global advisor on the financing of Iridium NEXT, the company’s next generation satellite constellation.



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Air Evac Lifeteam selects Becker Avionics 160mm BXP6403 Mode S Transponder Class I for installation in EMS aircraft
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (722 reads)Industry Press Releases

San Jose, CA - AMTC (October 27, 2009) – Air Evac EMS, Inc., which operates Air Evac Lifeteam and Texas LifeStar, selects Becker Avionics’ 160mm BXP6403 Mode S Transponder (Class I) for installation in EMS aircraft.



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AutoPower® certified for the gulfstream g150 first mid-cabin, full-regime automatic throttle system
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (406 reads)Industry Press Releases

White Plains, NY ( October 28, 2009 ) – Safe Flight’s Enhanced AutoPower® automatic throttle system has been certified by the FAA for the Gulfstream G150 business jet.



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News from Telephonics
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (472 reads)Industry Press Releases

FARMINGDALE, NY (October 28, 2009) – Telephonics Corporation announced today that its Electronic Systems Division received a follow-on contract award in excess of $45M from the Sierra Nevada Corporation for continued production for the Counter Radio Frequency Improvised Explosive Device – Electronic Warfare 3.1 Program. Telephonics also announced that its Communication Systems Division has achieved Capability Maturity Model Integration v 1.2 Level 5 certification for Systems and Software Engineering. Maturity Level 5 is the highest rating under the CMMI model with less than one percent of companies world-wide achieving this level.



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Air Methods Continues to Upgrade Fleet
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (546 reads)Industry Press Releases

Air Methods Corporation, the world’s largest air medical transportation provider, has taken delivery of nine new Eurocopter helicopters in 2009, maintaining its fleet upgrade despite a challenging economy.



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News from American Eurocopter
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (681 reads)Industry Press Releases

Grand Prairie, TX (October 26, 2009) – American Eurocopter congratulates the Life Flight Network on earning the prestigious air medical Program of the Year award from the Association of Air Medical Services. American Eurocopter is proud to announce that the National EMS Pilots Association has been selected to receive the third annual Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. HealthNet Aeromedical Services of Charleston, WV, will soon expand its fleet of American Eurocopter helicopters by taking delivery of its third EC135 and first EC145.



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News from American Eurocopter
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (479 reads)Industry Press Releases

Grand Prairie, TX (October 26, 2009) — STAT MedEvac of West Mifflin, PA is continuing expanding its fleet of EC135 helicopters, converting one of three existing options to a firm order. The company has now ordered a total of 16 EC135s. American Eurocopter also announced that it has received CFR Part 142 certification for its EC135 training program.



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Becker Avionics announces new features for its Digital Audio and Intercom System, the DVCS6100, for Helicopters and Airplanes
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (489 reads)Industry Press Releases

San Jose, CA - AMTC (October 28, 2009) – Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the introduction of a new version of the Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100 Remote Electronic Unit that includes the latest features to enhance the performance of the system and keeps operators flying with the highest level of technology.



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Aspen Avionics Announces First Helicopter Installation
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (522 reads)Industry Press Releases

Albuquerque, NM (October 27, 2009) - Aspen Avionics, Inc., maker of the awardwinning Evolution Flight Display System, announced today that the Dale County Sheriff’s Office located in Ozark, Alabama, is the first installation of an EFD1000H Pro Primary Flight Display and an EFD1000H Multi-Function Display into an operational helicopter.



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L-3 WESCAM to Supply Boeing with MX-15 EO/IR Imaging Sensors for Canadian Forces Helicopter Program
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (551 reads)Industry Press Releases

BURLINGTON, Ontario (October 27, 2009) – L-3 WESCAM announced today that it has been selected by The Boeing Company to supply fifteen digital electro-optical and infrared imaging sensors for the Canadian Medium-Heavy Lift Helicopter program.



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Telephonics receives contracts for C-17 Communication Systems
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (381 reads)Industry Press Releases

FARMINGDALE, NY (October 26, 2009) – Telephonics Corporation announced today that its Communication Systems Division received two contract awards from The Boeing Company for production and support of C-17 Communication Open System Architecture Integrated Radio Management Systems.



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RICHMOR AVIATION STEWART (SWF) JOINS AVFUEL NETWORK OF BRANDED FIXEDBASE OPERATIONS OFFERING CONTRACT FUEL AND REFUELING REWARDS
Monday, October 26, 2009 (666 reads)Industry Press Releases

Orange County, NY (October 26, 2009) - Avfuel Corporation and premier FBO Richmor Aviation Stewart of Stewart International Airport (SWF) have announced the New York-based FBO has joined the Avfuel branded network.



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IRIDIUM OPENPORT® PROVIDES ROBUST AND RELIABLE COMMUNICATION LINKS FOR UCAR CAP ODYSSÉE CHALLENGE
Monday, October 26, 2009 (442 reads)Industry Press Releases

BETHESDA, MD and Paris (October 26, 2009) - Iridium OpenPort®, the new-generation maritime high bandwidth satellite communication service from Iridium Communications Inc. won rave reviews from the participants in the recently completed Cap Odyssée Challenge.



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SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at AMTC in San Jose, CA
Monday, October 26, 2009 (405 reads)Industry Press Releases

Kelowna, BC, Canada (October 23, 2009) - SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, California, from October 26-28, 2009.



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Metro Aviation Press Event
Monday, October 26, 2009 (431 reads)Industry Press Releases

Metro Aviation are to hold a press event on Monday, October 26, 2009 at AMTC.



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News from Becker Avionics
Monday, October 26, 2009 (668 reads)Industry Press Releases

San Jose, CA - AMTC (October 26, 2009) – ADAC Luftfahrt Technik recently upgraded the existing Becker Avionics DVCS 5100 Digital Audio and Intercom System installed on two ADAC EC145 HEMS helicopters to the new state-of-the-art DVCS 6100. Also, professional events planning and communications company, Your Event Solutions (YES) has announced they have been retained by Becker Avionics, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Becker Avionics.



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NVG Virtual Simulation System for Training Crewmembers
Monday, October 26, 2009 (548 reads)Industry Press Releases

26 OCTOBER 2009 - Night Flight Concepts, a comprehensive aviation night vision solution company, announces a state-of-the-art night vision goggle  crewmember training program.



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DART Helicopter Services Announces FAA Approval of Geneva Aviation’s P168 20 Amp, 28 to 12 Volt DC Power Converter
Friday, October 23, 2009 (575 reads)Industry Press Releases

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Geneva Aviation has received FAA approval of their Power Converter to provide 12 to 14 VDC (Adjustable) to a variety of loads.



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All Weather, Inc. Awarded eFAST Master Order Agreement with the FAA
Friday, October 23, 2009 (599 reads)Industry Press Releases

Sacramento, CA (October 23, 2009) - All Weather, Inc. (AWI) has announced its successful bidding, to participate in the Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks (eFAST) program. AWI has joint ventured with American Operations Corporation to form AOC Aviation Services, LLC to pursue FAA contracts associated with the eFAST program.



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Phoenix Police Air Support Unit Adds Another AS350B3 from American Eurocopter
Friday, October 23, 2009 (688 reads)Industry Press Releases

Grand Prairie, TX (October 22, 2009) – Members of the Phoenix Police Air Support Unit were at the American Eurocopter Delivery Center in Grand Prairie today to pick up another AS350B3 "AStar" helicopter.



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Frasca Sells First Simulators to Russian Flight School
Friday, October 23, 2009 (582 reads)Industry Press Releases

Urbana, IL - Frasca International has received an order for two Cessna C172 FNPT IIs for Saint Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation, Russia, facilitated through Jet Transfer SARL, the Cessna aircraft representative in Russia.



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METRO AVIATION SELECTS CAE FLIGHTSCAPE for FLIGHT DATA ANALYSIS
Friday, October 23, 2009 (513 reads)Industry Press Releases

Metro Aviation, Inc. and CAE Flightscape are pleased to announce that Metro Aviation has selected CAE Flightscape to provive the analytical solution component for its newly established Flight and Operational Quality Assurance program (FOQA).



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Enchantment Helicopters Lands in the Phoenix Area Just in Time for the Copper State Fly-In
Friday, October 23, 2009 (583 reads)Industry Press Releases

Albuquerque-based Enchantment Helicopters is making their debut in the Phoenix area at the Copper State fly-in in Casa Grande Friday October 22nd through Saturday the 24th from 9-5pm.



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Becker Avionics to Exhibit at AMTC 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009 (613 reads)Industry Press Releases

Becker Avionics Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2009 in San Jose, CA, from October 26 to 28, 2009. AMTC is the leading national conference in the air medical transport field.



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Korea Coast Guard Takes Delivery Of Two AW139 Helicopters
Friday, October 23, 2009 (570 reads)Industry Press Releases

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Korea Coast Guard has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant (Italy).



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Lycoming Retains Key Aerospace Certification
Friday, October 23, 2009 (432 reads)Industry Press Releases

Williamsport, PA (October 22, 2009) – Lycoming Engines has retained its AS 9100 certification for another three years following a comprehensive multi-day recertification audit by NSF, the international registrar of aerospace standards.



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News from All Weather, Inc.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 (605 reads)