The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a new NOTAM for the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. The NOTAM is accompanied by a power point presentation, as well as a new updated kneeboard handout in PDF format  for pilots. This information is not provided for navigational purposes, and all pilots and helicopter operators are strongly to encouraged to properly review all available official FAA documents.

 July 22, 2010 – Aurora, Colorado – It’s never too early to start ground school for the next generation of pilots, even if they’re preschoolers! Denver-based publisher Powder Puff Pilot makes learning about aviation fun with their trilogy of full-color picture books starring Claire Bear, a pink‑clad aerobatic performer and mentor for aspiring young pilots

 Dart Helicopter Services’ affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval to add certain UH-1 model aircraft to their existing STC’s covering landing gear components. The UH-1 models included are those that have been FAA certified per FAR21.25(a)(2) for civil use

 The GANNET Aircraft Maintenance Information Software, developed by Lundin Software, has been chosen by Aerogulf Services to manage their maintenance. 

Absolute Fire Solutions, (AFS) announced today that the innovative actuator and control technology that allows cockpit volume control and multi-drop capabilities with no weight penalty, which was previously patented in Australia, has now received patents in both Canada and the United States.

Irish Defense Forces Air Coprs based at Casement Aerodome, Baldonnel Co. Dublin Ireland recently completed Night Vision Goggle Training conducted by Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU).

A collection of high-tech military and civilian helicopters will be on display at the Valley’s admission-free American Heroes Air Show on Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hansen Dam Recreation & Sports Complex.

Sikorsky Aircraft, a unit of United Technologies Corp (UTX.N), expects a significant first order this week from a Middle Eastern country for the international version of its Black Hawk helicopter.

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval for the Replacement Engine Mount Kit for the Bell UH-1H.

Grand Prairie, TX –At the Airborne Law Enforcement Association Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona, American Eurocopter and ALEA announced that American Eurocopter’s new AS350 flight and mission training simulator will be used for ALEA’s Advanced Tactical Flight Officer training course. The course will be presented by ALEA staff at American Eurocopter’s Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.

PAC International delivered the first article of a new camera mount system to Nakanihon Air Service of Nagoya, Japan, to facilitate their customers’ ability to carry stabilized camera systems weighing up to 120 pounds.

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Geneva Aviation has received EASA approval of their Tail Camera Mount for AS350/355 series helicopters.

NATA has established on page on our website that we will use to provide the latest information on the CA Flight Training Issue. To access the page just use the link below. This page is available to the public, you do not need a login and password to access.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The first S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter has successfully completed its first flight, officially launching an international variant and the newest Sikorsky Aircraft product to follow in the legacy of the BLACK HAWK helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Era Helicopters LLC (Era) announced today the launch of a Search and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (SAR/EMS) operation from its base located in Fourchon, Louisiana.