Press Releases Articles
1: Bristow Group Announces Eight New Aircraft Purchases
HOUSTON, Jan. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall Bristow Group Inc. NYSE BRS, a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced the acquisition of eight new aircraft. Bristow has exercised options to acquire two S-92 and three S-76C++ helicopters from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., and three EC225 helicopters from Eurocopter, a division of EADS. The combined value of these purchases is approximately $143 million to be funded with the proceeds of previously completed financings and future operating cash flows. Bristow maintains multi-year options to purchase additional aircraft from Sikorsky and Eurocopter as market conditions require.
2: DART Helicopter Services announces EASA approval of Bearpaws for the AS350/AS355 and EC130 model aircraft.
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval of their Bearpaws for AS350/AS355 and EC130 model aircraft. DARTS Bearpaws have been previously approved by Transport Canada, FAA, Argentina and Austria.
3: EASA approval of Cargo Cabin Floor Protectors for the Bell 205/212/412 model aircraft.
DART Helicopter Services announces EASA approval of Cargo Cabin Floor Protectors for the Bell 205/212/412 model aircraft.
4: New BK117 Twin Engine Cycle Counter
AKV, Inc has received FAA STC and PMA approval for the new BK117 Twin Engine Cycle Counter. The new BK117 Cycle Counter allows operators to fully conform with the engine manufacturer requirement for Gas Producer (Ng) and Free Turbine (Np) cycle counting.
5: Rescuers locate Durango woman
Colorado High Altitude NVG Search and Rescue
6: Helijet awarded contract extension for helicopter ambulance service
Richmond, BC, September 4, 2007: Helijet International Inc. (TSX:HJI) has been awarded a two-year extension to its existing British Columbia Air Ambulance helicopter contract. The contract has an estimated value of $10 million.
7: Cincinnati Ohio – Eagle Eye Solutions, LLC set to hold two-day program on Helicopter Crash Survival Factors.
Eagle Eye Solutions, LLC has announced that a two-day training program on Helicopter Crash Survival Factors will be held October 4th & 5th in the Greater Cincinnati Ohio Region. This unique course was designed to provide information to investigators and pilots of all persuasions and levels. Evolving out of a passion for a better understanding of crash SURVIVAL dynamics, this program will offer a deeper understanding of not just the physics, but also the how and why of helicopter crash survival factors.
8: DART Automatic Door Opener Kit for Bell 204/205/210/212/214/412 approved by both Transport Canada and EASA.
PINEY FLATS, TN., August 13, 2007 – DART Helicopter Services and their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., have received approval from both Transport Canada and EASA for their Automatic Door Opener designed for medium Bell aircraft. FAA approval is pending.
9: Premier Helicopters will be providing helicopter rides at the 6th Annual Buckaroo Ball
Premier Helicopters will be providing helicopter rides at the 6th Annual Buckaroo Ball to benefit the Children’s Hospital Research Institute. All profits from the donations offered for a ride will be given to the Children’s Hospital. The Buckaroo Ball is being held on Saturday, August 25th at Colorado State Senator Tom Wiens’ Ranch at 5567 South Perry Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado. Rides will be offered from 11am-6pm.
10: BLUE HAWAIIAN MARKS MILESTONE 300,000+ HOURS
Including over 60,000 hours on the new EC130, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters’ milestone also represents more than 1.5 million passengers flown. In recognition of this achievement, Blue Hawaiian on August 20, 2007 hosted the top executives of the two leading helicopter, airframe, and engine manufacturers: Mr. Marc Paganini, CEO and President of American Eurocopter, and Mr. Emeric d’Arcimoles, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca.
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