Aeropar purchases pair of AW109 Trekkers from Leonardo Aeropar, which uses a mixed fleet of 15 aircraft, plans to use the two new helicopters for utility transport operations… Continue reading →
Ecocopter by Helisul trains helicopter pilots in South America The Chile-based company’s Ecotraining unit completed training for more than 30 pilots from countries in the region, including Argentina, Brazil,… Continue reading →
FAA Safety Briefing: Watch out for bad vibes (VIDEO) Vibration in rotorcraft can signal system issues and take a toll on pilot health and performance. The FAA offers tips… Continue reading →
Designing reliability in times of crisis William Sampson, VP and head of market operations for Airbus Helicopters, explains the critical role of helicopters as the operational… Continue reading →
Helicopter crashes into warehouse roof (VIDEO) (WFOR) – The helicopter went down nose-first into the roof of a vacant warehouse Mar. 23 in Boynton Beach, Florida,… Continue reading →
Garmin adds 15 more guided visual approaches to database (AIN) – Subscribers to the company’s guided visual approaches service can access 15 new approaches and 10 additional US airports. Continue reading →
Lockheed Martin, WZL-1 to support Polish Apache fleet The companies will maintain and repair the Gen 4 target acquisition and designation sight/pilot night-vision system and Longbow fire control… Continue reading →
True Blue Power develops modular AC-to-DC power converter The company introduced its TC800 Series converters, designed to convert AC to DC power for aircraft systems and provide backup… Continue reading →
HELP Appeal raises funds for English air medical base The organization is giving another £300,000 (US$401,800) donation toward an operational base for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air… Continue reading →
Police arrest suspect for pointing gun at helicopter (VIDEO) (KNXV) – According to court documents, the suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at a Phoenix Police Department helicopter Mar. 21… Continue reading →
