Helicopter Association International

Helicopter Links Rolls Out its 2013 Advertising Promotion

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:19:30 GMT

Helicopter Links, the online helicopter directory, is now rolling out their 2013 advertising promotion for helicopter manufacturers and associated companies.

Airworthiness, CBM and HUMS Abstracts Sought

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:59:58 GMT

The American Helicopter Society, in conjunction with HAI, is sponsoring a Technical Specialists' Meeting on Airworthiness, Condition Based Maintenance, and Health and Usage Monitoring on Feb. 11-13, 2013 in Huntsville, Ala.

Huerta Nomination Approved by U.S. Senate Panel

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:16:40 GMT

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approves nomination of Michael Huerta to fill FAA administrator position permanently.

HAI Rotor Safety Challenge Professional Education Program

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:55:47 GMT

Helicopter Association International, in collaboration with the HAI Safety Committee, is developing the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge, a new education initiative that debuts at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev.

NATF Announces Scholarship Recipient

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:54:32 GMT

The National Air Transportation Foundation is proud to announce the first winner of its new Navigate Your Future Scholarship.

Senate Committee Approves EU-ETS Prohibition Bill

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:54:30 GMT

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee favorably reports European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act at markup session on July 31.

Avstar Finance Launches New Helicopter Blog

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:44:30 GMT

Avstar Finance announces the publishing of a new blog focused on the helicopter industry – Rotor Noise: A HELICOPTER BLOG.

Congressional Leaders Reach Deal to Keep Government Funded

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:01:32 GMT

HAI reports House and Senate Leaders have reached a deal to keep the U.S. government funded for six months.

Will Fed Boost U.S. Economy Now or in Sept.?

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:47:28 GMT

The big question is not whether a third round of quantitative easing is on the way, it is whether QE3 will come now or in September. Consensus is shifting toward the latter.

Bell and Cessna Open Service Facility in Singapore

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:16:41 GMT

Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft Company have opened a new regional service center in Singapore at Seletar Aerospace Park - a one-stop shop for repair, completion, fulfillment, maintenance and customization solutions.

Aircraft Rolled Over after Landing

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:26:41 GMT

Aircraft rolled over after landing. Circle City, Alaska.

Helicopter Crew Honored for 1988 Rescue

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:21:25 GMT

Kodiak, Alaska (Anchorage Daily News) - More than two decades after a daring rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard awarded medals to the helicopter crew that saved two people from the sinking fishing vessel Wayward Wind.

U.S. Senate Committee Negotiating Tax-Extenders Deal

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:13:49 GMT

U.S. Senate Finance Committee members met on July 30 to resolve deal on bipartisan bill to revive package of tax breaks and benefits that have already expired or will do so at the end of this year.

Belfort Instrument Company Launches New Website

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:13:41 GMT

Belfort Instrument Company has redesigned its website with more information and expanded features.

'Afghanistan' Helicopter is Barrow Gas Terminals' Eye in Sky

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:12:36 GMT

Barrow-in-Furness, England (North-West Evening Mail) - A high-tech helicopter which normally keeps an eye on insurgents in Afghanistan has been taking to the skies in Barrow. The unmanned aerial vehicle – converted for civil use – flew up 10 storeys to take a closer look at flare and chimney stacks at Barrow's gas terminals.

Bell Helicopter: Passenger Door "Push Out" Window

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:15:26 GMT

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin to inform owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Model 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412/EP, 412CF and all restricted category UH-1B, UH-1H helicopters of the potential risk of the in-flight loss of an emergency "push out" window from the passenger doors.

Rotorcraft on Takeoff, Rotor Blades Struck Trees

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:30:20 GMT

N716AM Agusta A109A rotorcraft on takeoff, rotor blades struck trees, landed without incident on a beach, near Nihau, Hawaii.

Aircraft Transfer Bill to Reduce Forest Service Costs

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:20:32 GMT

As previously reported in RotorNews, U.S. Senator John McCain has introduced the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act to transfer 14 C-27J aircraft from the U.S. Air Force to the Forest Service for the express use of firefighting.

Concorde Battery Approves New Equipment for RG Series

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:03:19 GMT

Concorde Battery has approved the BC-8000 Battery Charger and Capacity Tester, BC-9000 25 Amp Battery Charger, and BatteryMINDer 12V and 24V versions for use on the RG Series.

American Eurocopter Delivers EC145 to University of Utah

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:33:34 GMT

American Eurocopter has delivered an EC145 to the University of Utah's AirMed Program. This is the program's first Eurocopter and will be providing an upgrade to one of its older aircraft.

Eastern Region Helicopter Council 2012 Annual Meeting

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:32:21 GMT

The Eastern Region Helicopter Council is to hold its Annual Meeting on September 15, 2012.

Busy Week Ahead for U.S. Congress

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:19:49 GMT

The U.S. Congress has a busy week scheduled as both chambers eye Aug. 1 to begin the traditional August recess which will have the halls of the Capitol quiet until Sept. 10.

Sikorsky Launches 2nd Annual Helicopter 2050 Challenge!

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:29:07 GMT

Sikorsky launches 2nd Annual Helicopter 2050 Challenge. Challenge yourself to make a leaner and greener helicopter of the future!

Three Die in Helicopter Crash in Central Mexico

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:16:17 GMT

Mexico State (Fox News Latino) - Three people have died in a helicopter crash in Mexico state, which surrounds the Federal District and forms part of the Mexico City metropolitan area.

Bond, Bristow, and CHC Helicopter to Bid for Air Rescue

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:14:26 GMT

BBC News - Three companies are to compete for contracts to provide search and rescue helicopter services in the UK. The winner, or winners, would take over roles provided by the Royal Navy and RAF.

Aerolite Adds Stretcher Kit to AW139 Configuration

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:14:25 GMT

Aerolite announces FAA certification for an AW139 lateral stretcher kit. The lightweight lateral stretcher can be installed within minutes in place of the center row of pax seats.

Restricted Category Helicopters: Blade Tip Block/Aft Tip Closure

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:13:18 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for various restricted category helicopters, requiring inspection of tail rotor blade forward tip weight retention blocks and aft tip closures for adhesive bond voids.

U.S. Federal Deficit Reduction and Sequestration

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:00:12 GMT

When the U.S. Congress and the President cut the deal to increase the debt ceiling last year, it included a failsafe provision if the committee of 12 Senators and Representatives, created to come up with a deficit reduction plan, failed to do so.

Eurocopter Delivers Two NH90s to French Army and Navy

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:59:24 GMT

Eurocopter has delivered two NH90s to France's DGA for their deployment by the French Army and Navy.

FARC Guerrillas Release Kidnapped Helicopter Pilots

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:41:18 GMT

Colombia (The Telegraph) - Leftist FARC guerrillas have released two civilian helicopter pilots they were holding hostage to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

U.S. Senate to Vote on Huerta Nomination

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:25:53 GMT

Senate Commerce Committee to meet July 31 to vote on nomination of Michael Huerta as FAA administrator.

Helicopter Crashes in Jefferson County

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:13:51 GMT

Jefferson County, Ind. (indystar.com) - The pilot of a crop-dusting helicopter that crashed in Southern Indiana complained of back pain, but otherwise appeared uninjured.

Kaman Reports 2012 Second Quarter Results

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:09:15 GMT

Kaman Corp. report financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2012. Aerospace sales were $147.4 million, an increase of $1.6 million from sales of $145.8 million in the second quarter of 2011.

Helicopter Rescues Three from Mt. McKinley

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:01:43 GMT

Mt. McKinley, Alaska (The News Tribune) - A helicopter hauled three Danish climbers from 17,200 feet up Mount McKinley on Thursday after an avalanche stopped their summit bid and injured two of them.

Tax Plan May Get Vote in U.S. House

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:57:17 GMT

Republican leaders in U.S. House of Representatives signal that they will allow vote next week on Senate-passed Democratic plan to renew tax rates on family incomes of up to $250,000.

Winner of GPS Approach/Departure Auction Announced

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:36:03 GMT

Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in the Kansas City, Mo. region will become safer thanks to the efforts of Satellite Technology International and the Association of Critical Care Transport.

Eurocopter France: Automated Flight Control System

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:28:51 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for Eurocopter France Model EC155B1 helicopters with a certain automated flight control system installed.

Momentum Builds to Allow U.S. States to Collect Internet Taxes

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:22:30 GMT

States may be closer than ever to persuading Congress to enact legislation that would increase their sales-tax revenues from online purchases.

News from Women in Aviation, International

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:14:00 GMT

Women in Aviation, International and Learning for Life join forces to promote aviation careers among youth from kindergarten to high school. A feature of the 2013 International Women in Aviation Conference will be a day devoted to girls 10 to 17 years old with a repeat of "Take Your Daughter to the Conference Day."

Eurocopter X3 Completes U.S. Tour at Pentagon

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:13:11 GMT

Eurocopter completed its U.S. tour of the X³ high-speed hybrid helicopter at the Pentagon, where the aircraft landed and was on static display.

Dueling Shale Gas Campaigns Ramp Up

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:24:09 GMT

The two sides of the debate over developing shale natural gas will be on full display over the next few days in Washington, D.C.

What Effect Will Sequester Have on FAA?

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:12:57 GMT

U.S. Senate passed bill late July 25 that calls on Obama administration to lay out exactly how and where the Budget Control Act's cuts will come, and what effects they will have.

NOTAM Issued for Chicago, Ill.

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:47:56 GMT

The FAA has issued a NOTAM for Chicago, Ill. for July 30, 2012.

Eurocopter Deutschland: External-Hoist System

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:45:47 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for all Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, and MBBBK C-1 helicopters equipped with a certain external-hoist system.

Helicopter Crash near Akeley

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:41:29 GMT

Akeley, Minn. (The Bemidji Pioneer) - A 41-year-old California man suffered minor injuries when the helicopter he was piloting crashed south of Akeley.

State of the U.S. Economy

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:35:57 GMT

The U.S. Federal Reserve will once more weigh whether it is time to act to boost the U.S. economy when its policy-setting committee meets the week of July 30.

News from FreeFlight Systems

News Staff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:34:15 GMT

Bristow Group has selected FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B Out solution for its AW139 helicopters. Hilton Software's WingX Pro7 iPad app has added support for FreeFlight Systems' XPLORER high-performance ADS-B weather receiver.

Sen. McCain Introduces Wildfire Aircraft Bill

News Staff — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:06:48 GMT

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduces Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act, transferring 14 C-27J aircraft from the U.S. Air Force to the Forest Services.

Homeland Security to Investigate FAA Contract

News Staff — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:47:55 GMT

U.S. Senator to haul FAA officials before Homeland Security oversight subcommittee re an $860 million air traffic controller training contract that will run out of money a year before the contract end date.

Night Vision Awards Winners Honored at ALEA

News Staff — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:33:23 GMT

The Night Vision Awards were presented at the Airborne Law Enforcement Agency's Annual Trade Show and Convention in Reno, Nevada before a crowd of approximately 300 people.