Nationwide air medical operator and helicopter completions specialist, Metro Aviation, Inc. has delivered the first of two EC145 helicopters to longtime air medical program, Duke University Life Flight. Life Flight Administrative Director, Henry Ward accepted the aircraft during a delivery ceremony at the Metro Aviation main facility in Shreveport, Louisiana this month. Attending the event was the President and CEO of the Eurocopter Group, Mr. Lutz Bertling, as well as the President of American Eurocopter, Mr. Marc Paganini.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, May 16, 2012 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has delivered the first complete shipset of CH-53K Engine Air Particle Protection System (EAPPS) Units to Sikorsky Aircraft. The milestone delivery supports Sikorsky’s System Development and Demonstration Program. The advanced engine protection units featuring Donaldson’s patented Strata™ Tube technology will be installed on the CH-53K Ground Test Vehicle. The complete shipset included an EAPPS for the number 1, 2 and 3 engines including the integral engine inlet supplied by Meggitt and installed by Donaldson.
 

During the Heli Russia Air Show, Turbomeca (Safran group) is pleased to present the full size mock-up of Ardiden 3G engine which will power multipurpose medium-class Ka-62 helicopter, at the Russian Helicopters stand.

Helicopter repair and maintenance specialty company, Superior Aviation Services, Inc., has recently expanded by moving to a larger facility at the Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD), located in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area metroplex. The move offers capacity for more aircraft and easier access for customers.

Statement of Women in Aviation, International President Dr. Peggy Baty Chabrian on the passing of Evelyn (“Mama Bird”) Bryan Johnson who was inducted into the Women in Aviation, International Pioneer Hall of Fame in 1994.

Irvine, California (May 15, 2012) – Leading night vision imaging system (NVIS) solution provider Night Flight Concepts  is pleased to announce the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has contracted to use NVIO™ Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based Training (CBT) for Initial and Recurrent training of flight crew to ensure readiness in night operations. 

ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to present ExecutJet South Africa with the prestigious ARGUS Platinum Rating at EBACE 2012. ExecuJet South Africa has become the first operator in South Africa to achieve the Platinum Rating. The Platinum Rating is the highest level of ARGUS Ratings and is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance. ARGUS presented ExecuJet South Africa with the ARGUS Platinum Rating.

GENEVA, May 14, 2012 – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) placed a purchase order with BLR Aerospace for 18 Winglet Systems and will install the Winglet Systems on its King Air 300 fleet. The Winglets will include recently certified LED lighting systems.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -- (Marketwire - May 13, 2012) – Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has launched a new diagnostic solution that automatically acquires, stores and transmits engine and aircraft performance data. In addition to traditional engine diagnostics and prognostics monitoring, P&WC’s FAST™ (Flight Data Acquisition Storage and Transmission System) solution allows for real-time monitoring of aircraft performance trends, providing a complete picture, predictable maintenance and performance optimization.  P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – (Marketwire – May 13, 2012) – Pratt and Whitney Canada (PandWC) continues to invest in its industry-leading customer service capability, ensuring the company remains on top with the most extensive support resources to operators in the business aviation segment.  By organizing its operations around customers’ needs and their locations, PWC has built a unique global aftermarket service capability that responds 24/7 anywhere in the world.  PWC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.

The exhibition is being held in accordance with the Russian Federation Government on 28 July, 2011 No. 1310-r. The organizer is the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, and the organizing sponsor is Russian Helicopter Systems CJSC.

Oil service industry helicopter pilots in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 107 employed by Bristow LLC, have voted to ratify a three-year agreement covering 235 pilots.

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first prototype of the AW169, a new generation 4.5 ton light intermediate helicopter, successfully completed its maiden flight yesterday. The AW169 programme is on schedule to achieve basic civil certification in 2014.

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval for their AW139 Cable Cutters Kits.  FAA approval has been previously received and Transport Canada approval is pending.