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State officials to fly in Rs 55 cr helicopter

December 31, 2011

State officials to fly in Rs 55 cr helicopter
Mid-Day
From Mid-Day
Captain Sanjay Karve, Director Civil Aviation, said, "Post the YSR Reddy chopper crash in Andhra Pradesh, the DGCA has laid down strict safety guidelines for VVIP helicopters. S-76 C++ has advanced safety parameters." The new helicopter has an Enhanced ...

NDP does full court press on helicopter safety

December 31, 2011

NDP does full court press on helicopter safety
The Telegram
From by accident - The Telegram
Both within the province and on the mainland, the NDP has been pressing the issue, talking about the helicopter's inability to fly for 30 minutes after losing oil pressure in the main gearbox. "These helicopters were certified to fly with a 30 minute ...

New WAI Scholarships Available – Apply Now

December 31, 2011

New WAI Scholarships Available – Apply Now

Despite the deadline to apply for a WAI scholarship having come and gone, two new scholarships are now available for 2012. These new scholarships bring the total to 73 individual scholarships valued at $520,900 to be awarded to WAI members.

2nd suit filed in Las Vegas tour helicopter crash

December 30, 2011

From Newsday
... tour helicopter that crashed and killed five people earlier this month. The lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas seeks unspecified damages from Sundance Helicopters Inc. on behalf of four children of Delwin and Tamara Chapman, ...

Mexico buys Russian tactical transport helicopters

December 30, 2011

From source - RIA Novosti
Under the contract the Mexican side will receive three Russian helicopters made at the Kazan Helicopter Factory (KVZ) next year. The contract value is not disclosed. Russia's Security Council chief Nikolai Patrushev earlier said that Mexican partners ...

On the heels of Mayo Clinic crash, a brief on medical helicopter safety

December 30, 2011

From MedCity News
Q: What are the differences between ???air ambulances??? for EMS use and regular charter helicopters, like the Bell 206 involved in the Mayo crash? Physically, they differ only in the fact that an AAMS helicopter would be specifically equipped to transport ...

Saudi $29.4 billion F-15 deal confirmed by White House

December 30, 2011

Saudi $29.4 billion F-15 deal confirmed by White House
Arabian Aerospace
From Arabian Aerospace
"Boeing is privileged to support the important US/Saudi bi-lateral relationship, and we are pleased Saudi Arabia has chosen the proven, state of the art capabilities of our F-15 and rotorcraft platforms," said McNerney. "Boeing views Saudi Arabia as a ...

Columbia Helicopters set to expand

December 30, 2011

Columbia Helicopters set to expand
Corporate Jet Investor
From Corporate Jet Investor
"Our pursuit of commercial, and military helicopter maintenance and operational contracts in new areas has resulted in our ability to grow and hire more people," said Michael Fahey, president of Columbia Helicopters. "At the same time, ...

Helicopter to aid WA firefighters

December 30, 2011

Helicopter to aid WA firefighters
The West Australian
From The West Australian
... including two type-1 helicopters capable of carrying up to 4500 litres of water, four smaller 1000-litre helicopters and eight fixed-wing aircraft. The money would also fund a high-tech surveillance and reconnaissance helicopter. ...

Nooga Bowl Preview: Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl

December 30, 2011

Nooga Bowl Preview: Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
Opposing Views
From Nooga.com
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, produces a variety of rotorcraft, including military helicopters. The company is based out of Hurst, Texas. The winner of the bowl wins the Armed Forces Bowl trophy ??? a 50-pound keepsake made from remnants of ...

Helicopter search for Vinalines Queen stopped

December 30, 2011

Helicopter search for Vinalines Queen stopped
VietNamNet Bridge
From VietNamNet Bridge
VietNamNet Bridge - After three days of unsuccessful search for the Vietnamese cargo ship, Vinalines Queen, the Philippines and Japan stopped using helicopters in their search and rescue operations as of December 29. Nguyen Anh Vu, General Director of ...

BC-US--Helicopter Crash-Nevada, 1st Ld-Writethru,443

December 30, 2011

From ABC6OnYourSide.com
2nd suit filed in Las Vegas tour helicopter crash Eds: A new approach, adds detail, background. By KEN RITTER Associated Press seeks unspecified damages from Sundance Helicopters Inc. on behalf Kan. The Chapmans were celebrating their 25th wedding ...

Boeing Statement on Saudi Arabia Purchase Agreement

December 29, 2011

From Sacramento Bee
"Boeing is privileged to support the important US/Saudi bi-lateral relationship, and we are pleased Saudi Arabia has chosen the proven, state of the art capabilities of our F-15 and rotorcraft platforms," said McNerney. "Boeing views Saudi Arabia as a ...

2nd Suit Filed in Las Vegas Tour Helicopter Crash

December 29, 2011

2nd Suit Filed in Las Vegas Tour Helicopter Crash
My Fox Boston
From Fox News
The lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas seeks unspecified damages from Sundance Helicopters Inc. on behalf of four children of Delwin and Tamara Chapman, both 49, of Utica, Kan. The Chapmans were celebrating their 25th wedding ...

Operation Noel: Marine helicopters spread Christmas spirit in Afghanistan

December 29, 2011

From El Dorado Times
Staff Sgt. Michael Evans, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, checks care packages loaded onto a Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Dec. 25. The Marine Corps helicopter squadron flew thousands of pounds of ...
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