Ocean Helicopters, in association with VR Heli Academy, is proud to introduce several new courses designed to teach pilots the art of vertical reference and long line/external load flying. 

The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation is currently taking applications for their Accelerating Possibilities Scholarships.

These two scholarships, both for $2,000, are open to helicopter pilots pursuing advanced training past their Rotorwing Private Certification and who meet the minimum criteria for the scholarship.

EVERETT, Wash., April 16, 2012 – When it comes to military helicopter operations, the FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Multiple branches within the Military Forces of Colombia are among the most recent military operators to try – and then buy — the FastFin system, according to Dave Marone, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BLR Aerospace.

Bedford, Texas, April 16, 2012:  As part of an ongoing expansion of product offerings, REB Technologies, Inc. (REBTECH) has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of an intravenous (IV) medical pump mounting system.  The mount can accommodate up to three SPACE Infusion Pumps manufactured by the global medical products company, B. Braun Medical, Inc., and applies to the 206A/B, 206L, and 407 series helicopters. The SPACE IV pump is widely used during medical patient transport and features a compact and lightweight design for easy transport and flexibility.  The modern pump also contains a comprehensive internal drug dosage library with integrated safety features to mitigate incorrect infusion delivery rates.

Broussard, LA - RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, announced the appointment of Curtis Hudson as Director of Maintenance (DOM) of RLC.  Hudson has been a vital team member at RLC for the past 18 years where he served in a variety of roles including his most recent position as Chief Inspector.  His knowledge and experience as both a licensed pilot and certified technician ensure his emphasis is always on safety and efficient operations at RLC. Hudson brings extensive aviation experience with a proven track record in training & implementation services for preventative maintenance programs.
 

URBANA, Ill., April 13, 2012 – Frasca International, Inc. has received several contracts for flight simulation equipment in recent weeks. Customers include several colleges, military organization and flight schools worldwide.

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kanematsu Corporation are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply two GrandNew law enforcement light twin helicopters as part of an on-going programme to modernise the Police helicopter fleet. The two aircraft will be operated in Saga  and Tottori prefectures.

Logan, Utah (USA), April 9, 2012- AnalySwift, LLC, a leading provider of efficient high-fidelity modeling software for aerospace and energy composites and other advanced materials, announced today that the U.S. Army’s Aeromechanics Division, part of the U.S. Army Aeroflightdynamics Directorate (AFDD), has licensed the VABS technology for use in helicopter rotor blade modeling and analysis.

April 13, 2012 - SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Northern Air Transport Association (NATA) AGM and tradeshow April 16th – 18th, 2012. Judy Meier, Senior Manager, Sales – The Americas, will be demonstrating SkyTrac’s flight following and SatCom solutions at booth #5.
 

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that AgustaWestland North America, Inc. has delivered AW139 aircraft to the Egyptian Air Force via its contract with U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales.  “We’re fully aware of the team it takes to put these aircraft into the hands of our international partners,” said Jeffrey Young, director of the Security Assistance Management Directorate at the recent delivery ceremony. 

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and the leading fashion design house Karl Lagerfeld are pleased to announce their partnership for the design of VIP helicopter interiors and exteriors. The cooperation will initially focus on the development of an exclusive AW139 medium twin helicopter VIP exterior and interior design, with the possibility to expand the partnership to include other AgustaWestland commercial helicopter models

Miramar, FL April 9, 2012 –Becker Avionics announced today that Pima County Sheriffs Department (PCSD) of Tucson, Arizona, selected the DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control panel system for its new AS350 B3e multi-mission helicopter.

McMinnville, OR April 4, 2012:  Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is looking forward to the 2nd Annual Touchdown Auto Rotation competition to be held at the McMinnville, OR airport on June 24, 2012.

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2012 -- Each year during the Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, two prestigious awards are presented at the AEA Annual Awards Luncheon: the AEA Member of the Year, which honors an individual from an AEA regular member company; and the AEA Associate Member of the Year, which honors a company that is an AEA associate member.