RotorPad - News http://rotorpad.com/ Wed, 22 May 2013 06:20:35 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) Phoenix Heli-Flight expands fleet with new Singles and Twin Engine Eurocopter Helicopters http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/phoenix-heli-flight-expands-fleet-with-new-singles-and-twin-engine-eurocopter-helicopters.html euro_3Phoenix Heli-flight will soon welcome two new AS350 B2’s, an EC135 twin-engine aircraft and signs MOU for the first Canadian EC145 T2. “The AS350 B2’s are a favorite of our clients and we needed to increase our capacity to satisfy the demand for this aircraft”, sited Paul Spring, President and CEO of Phoenix Heli-Flight. The new B2’s are a welcome addition to the current Phoenix fleet which includes; 2 EC120 B’s, a EC130 B4, AS350 B2, AS350 B3, AS355 N and a AS355 NP.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Eurocopter Canada) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:46:40 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/phoenix-heli-flight-expands-fleet-with-new-singles-and-twin-engine-eurocopter-helicopters.html Eurocopter reinforces its Gulf of Mexico presence: Apoyo Logístico Aéreo orders another EC135 helicopter for off-shore oil and gas missions http://rotorpad.com/offshore/eurocopter-reinforces-its-gulf-of-mexico-presence-apoyo-logistico-aereo-orders-another-ec135-helicopter-for-off-shore-oil-and-gas-missions.html euro_2Mexican operator Apoyo Logístico Aéreo will expand its fleet of EC135s for operations to off-shore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, ordering a third helicopter for its all-Eurocopter inventory of light twin-engine rotorcraft.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Eurocopter) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:44:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/offshore/eurocopter-reinforces-its-gulf-of-mexico-presence-apoyo-logistico-aereo-orders-another-ec135-helicopter-for-off-shore-oil-and-gas-missions.html A global leader endorses the EC175: Bristow Group places a major order for Eurocopter’s next-generation medium-sized helicopter http://rotorpad.com/offshore/a-global-leader-endorses-the-ec175-bristow-group-places-a-major-order-for-eurocopters-next-generation-medium-sized-helicopter.html logo_eurocopterBristow Group, a world-leading provider of transportation services for the offshore energy industry, today signed an agreement for up to 12 EC175s – marking the latest major acquisition of Eurocopter’s rotorcraft, which sets new standards in the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter market segment.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bristow) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:42:07 GMT http://rotorpad.com/offshore/a-global-leader-endorses-the-ec175-bristow-group-places-a-major-order-for-eurocopters-next-generation-medium-sized-helicopter.html Eurocopter launches the EC135 T3/P3 members of its enhanced helicopter family with orders from the U.S., Norway and Italy http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/eurocopter-launches-the-ec135-t3p3-members-of-its-enhanced-helicopter-family-with-orders-from-the-us-norway-and-italy.html logo_eurocopterEurocopter marked a new milestone in its product line enhancement strategy by launching the improved-performance, updated EC135 T3/P3 helicopter versions at the Heli-Expo 2013 industry show today, signing Air Methods of the U.S., Norsk Luftambulanse of Norway, and Italy’s Aiut Alpin Dolomites as launch customers.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Eurocopter) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:38:28 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/eurocopter-launches-the-ec135-t3p3-members-of-its-enhanced-helicopter-family-with-orders-from-the-us-norway-and-italy.html Eurocopter and Milestone Aviation Group sign an innovative agreement for cooperative marketing and technical support in helicopter leasing http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/eurocopter-and-milestone-aviation-group-sign-an-innovative-agreement-for-cooperative-marketing-and-technical-support-in-helicopter-leasing.html euro_1An innovative agreement signed by Eurocopter and Milestone Aviation Group today brings these two industry leaders together for cooperative marketing of Milestone’s growing helicopter portfolio, backed by Eurocopter’s comprehensive Parts-by-the-Hour (PBH) support services.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Eurocopter) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:35:47 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/eurocopter-and-milestone-aviation-group-sign-an-innovative-agreement-for-cooperative-marketing-and-technical-support-in-helicopter-leasing.html Milestone Aviation Group increases Eurocopter EC225 order to 30 aircraft and announces order for five EC175s http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/milestone-aviation-group-increases-eurocopter-ec225-order-to-30-aircraft-and-announces-order-for-five-ec175s.html logo_eurocopterMilestone Aviation Group, the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced an order for 14 additional Eurocopter EC225 twin-engine helicopters, which will join the 16 EC225s ordered last year – along with the company’s initial EC175 booking, covering five of these next-generation aircraft.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Eurocopter) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:32:04 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/milestone-aviation-group-increases-eurocopter-ec225-order-to-30-aircraft-and-announces-order-for-five-ec175s.html Sloane Helicopters Signs for Two GrandNew and Two AW169 Helicopters http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/sloane-helicopters-signs-for-two-grandnew-and-two-aw169-helicopters.html ag_5AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Sloane Helicopters Ltd of the United Kingdom has signed a contract for the purchase of two GrandNew light twin and two AW169 light intermediate helicopters. This contract demonstrates the continuing success achieved by the AgustaWestland range of light twin helicopters in the UK market as well as the rapidly growing success of the new generation AW169 in this market.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:27:02 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/sloane-helicopters-signs-for-two-grandnew-and-two-aw169-helicopters.html Caverton Helicopters Order Three More AW139s To Support Additional Deepwater Clients http://rotorpad.com/offshore/caverton-helicopters-order-three-more-aw139s-to-support-additional-deepwater-clients.html ag_4AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Caverton Helicopters has signed a contract for an additional three AW139 helicopters to support new clients in the West African sub-region. Caverton currently operates six AW139’s performing offshore transport missions in support of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and is the largest operator of the type in the region.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:24:33 GMT http://rotorpad.com/offshore/caverton-helicopters-order-three-more-aw139s-to-support-additional-deepwater-clients.html Chartright Executive Helicopters of Toronto, Canada, Appointed AgustaWestland Authorized Service Center http://rotorpad.com/mro/chartright-executive-helicopters-of-toronto-canada-appointed-agustawestland-authorized-service-center.html ag_3AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Chartright Executive Helicopters, located at Toronto’s Lester B Pearson International Airport in Canada, has been appointed as an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Center for the AW109 Power, Grand, GrandNew and all variants of the AW119.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:22:40 GMT http://rotorpad.com/mro/chartright-executive-helicopters-of-toronto-canada-appointed-agustawestland-authorized-service-center.html Life Flight Network Accepts its First AW119Kx Helicopter http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/life-flight-network-accepts-its-first-aw119kx-helicopter.html ag_2AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Life Flight Network has accepted its first of fifteen AW119Kx single engine helicopters during al ceremony held at Heli-Expo 2013 (Las Vegas) today. All aircraft are expected to be delivered by year end to perform emergency medical service missions with this first aircraft set to be based at Aurora, Oregan.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:20:42 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/life-flight-network-accepts-its-first-aw119kx-helicopter.html Executive Helishares Take Delivery Of Another AW109 Power http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/executive-helishares-take-delivery-of-another-aw109-power.html ag_1AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the handover of an AW109 Power to Executive HeliShares, a Briles Wing & Helicopter, Inc. Company, located in Van Nuys, California. 

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:18:19 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/executive-helishares-take-delivery-of-another-aw109-power.html Donaldson selects Global Aviation Services http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/donaldson-selects-global-aviation-services.html logo_donaldsonDonaldson Aerospace & Defense has entered into a strategic alliance with Bahrain-based Global Aviation Services to strengthen support for its customers operating military, government, commercial and private helicopters in key Middle East markets.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Donaldson) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:16:45 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/donaldson-selects-global-aviation-services.html Technisonic Introduces New Transceiver for Forestry http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/technisonic-introduces-new-transceiver-for-forestry.html tech_1Technisonic Industries Ltd., a world leader in the development, manufacture and support of special-mission airborne communications systems, is introducing helicopter operators seeking to comply with the latest standards for interoperable aeronautical radios to its all-new TDFM-136B VHF/FM transceiver at Heli-Expo 2013.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Technisonic Industries) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:13:25 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/technisonic-introduces-new-transceiver-for-forestry.html Bell Helicopter and Van Horn Aviation sign Memorandum of Understanding for Bell 212 and Bell 412 composite tail rotor blade development http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-and-van-horn-aviation-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-bell-212-and-bell-412-composite-tail-rotor-blade-development.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) company, announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Van Horn Aviation to develop a composite tail rotor blade for the Bell 212 and Bell 412 product lines.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:10:50 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-and-van-horn-aviation-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-bell-212-and-bell-412-composite-tail-rotor-blade-development.html Fire Fighting Department of Beijing’s Public Security Bureau Takes Delivery of an AW139 Helicopter http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/fire-fighting-department-of-beijings-public-security-bureau-takes-delivery-of-an-aw139-helicopter.html ag_7AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Fire Fighting Department of Beijing’s Public Security Bureau has taken delivery of an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. This aircraft will perform fire fighting and disaster relief mission in and around Beijing as well as law enforcement missions in cooperation with the Beijing Police.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:56:09 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/fire-fighting-department-of-beijings-public-security-bureau-takes-delivery-of-an-aw139-helicopter.html Two AW139 VIP Helicopters Delivered in China’s Quinghai Province http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/two-aw139-vip-helicopters-delivered-in-chinas-quinghai-province.html ag_6AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that two AW139 intermediated twin helicopters in VIP transport configuration have been delivered to a customer in China’s Quinghai Province.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:54:19 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/two-aw139-vip-helicopters-delivered-in-chinas-quinghai-province.html The CGAMEC joint venture of Eurocopter, COHC and Samwell Aviation expands its helicopter maintenance capabilities in China http://rotorpad.com/mro/the-cgamec-joint-venture-of-eurocopter-cohc-and-samwell-aviation-expands-its-helicopter-maintenance-capabilities-in-china.html euro_2China’s CGAMEC (COHC General Aviation Maintenance & Engineering Company) joint venture has broadened its helicopter support and services with rotor blade repair approval by Eurocopter, further developing this company’s capabilities as the rotorcraft sector continues to develop and mature in China.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Eurocopter) Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:51:48 GMT http://rotorpad.com/mro/the-cgamec-joint-venture-of-eurocopter-cohc-and-samwell-aviation-expands-its-helicopter-maintenance-capabilities-in-china.html Bell Helicopter Inks Purchase Agreements for 16 Aircraft at Airshow China http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-inks-purchase-agreements-for-16-aircraft-at-airshow-china.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced that it has signed purchase agreements for 16 aircraft during the 2012 China International Aviation Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China), held in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, Nov. 13-18, 2012.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:47:50 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-inks-purchase-agreements-for-16-aircraft-at-airshow-china.html EADS North America awarded $181.8 million Army contract option for 34 UH-72A Lakotas http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/eads-north-america-awarded-1818-million-army-contract-option-for-34-uh-72a-lakotas.html eads_2The U.S. Army has awarded EADS North America a $181.8 million contract option to deliver 34 additional UH-72A Lakota helicopters, bringing the total aircraft ordered to date to 312. Army plans call for procuring 347 Lakotas through 2016.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (EADS North America) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:38:03 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/eads-north-america-awarded-1818-million-army-contract-option-for-34-uh-72a-lakotas.html Bell Helicopter Signs Service Agreement with H&P General Aviation Service Co., Ltd. http://rotorpad.com/mro/bell-helicopter-signs-service-agreement-with-hap-general-aviation-service-co-ltd.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has appointed H&P General Aviation Service Co., Ltd. (H&P) in Guangzhou, China as a Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF). H&P is authorized to perform field maintenance on Bell 407 aircraft.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/mro/bell-helicopter-signs-service-agreement-with-hap-general-aviation-service-co-ltd.html Bell Helicopter Expands Customer Service Capabilities in China http://rotorpad.com/mro/bell-helicopter-expands-customer-service-capabilities-in-china.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has appointed Shanghai Kingwing General Aviation Co., Ltd., (Kingwing GA) as a Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF). Kingwing GA currently provides charter, training, leasing overhaul and operational management from five bases in Eastern China. As a Bell Helicopter authorized CSF, Kingwing is approved to perform field maintenance on Bell 429 aircraft.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/mro/bell-helicopter-expands-customer-service-capabilities-in-china.html First Maintenance Training Facility for Bell Helicopter to Open in China http://rotorpad.com/mro/first-maintenance-training-facility-for-bell-helicopter-to-open-in-china.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to  assist with the establishment of a maintenance training facility for Bell 206L and 407 helicopters in the Guangdong province of China.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/mro/first-maintenance-training-facility-for-bell-helicopter-to-open-in-china.html Bell Helicopter Announces New Managing Director in China http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-announces-new-managing-director-in-china.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the addition of Chris Jaran as managing director in China. In this role, Jaran is responsible for all marketing and sales activities within China as Bell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region. He brings more than 30 years of total aviation industry experience in both engineering and commercial products. Jaran is very familiar with the Chinese aerospace industry, having worked in management positions within China coordinating both domestically and with international partners for several major programs.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-announces-new-managing-director-in-china.html The Civil Aviation Administration of China Approves Gross Weight Increase for Bell 429 http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/the-civil-aviation-administration-of-china-approves-gross-weight-increase-for-bell-429.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced that China has approved the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429. The Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) approval makes China the twelfth country to endorse the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 based on Transport Canada's certification.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:52:02 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/the-civil-aviation-administration-of-china-approves-gross-weight-increase-for-bell-429.html BDN Launches Website; Aerospace and Defense Media Directory http://rotorpad.com/general/bdn-launches-website-aerospace-and-defense-media-directory.html logo_bdnBDN Aerospace Marketing (BDN) has launched a new, content-driven website (www.bdnaerospace.com) and promotion. Throughout November, visitors to the new website may register for a chance to win an iPad.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (BDN Aerospace Marketing) Sun, 11 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/general/bdn-launches-website-aerospace-and-defense-media-directory.html Pre Schoolers Take a Closer Look at Aviation http://rotorpad.com/general/pre-schoolers-take-a-closer-look-at-aviation.html logo_whirlybird_helicoptersSt. Paul Lutheran School and Daycare students have been given the opportunity to sit with pilots from Whirlybird Helicopters and Lucky Duck Aviation taking a closer look at what it takes to fly Helicopters and Airplanes.  The students will be shown a variety of science principles behind aviation in general as well as making their own classic helicopter to experiment with.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Whirlybird Helicopters) Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/general/pre-schoolers-take-a-closer-look-at-aviation.html Bell Helicopter Announces Additions to North American Sales Team http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-announces-additions-to-north-american-sales-team.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the addition of Ryan Denton and Will Fulton as regional sales managers in North America. In these roles, Denton and Fulton are responsible for sales activities within their respective regions in North America.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-announces-additions-to-north-american-sales-team.html STARLITE Aviation Group Becomes the Launch Customer of Eurocopter’s New Super Puma AS332 C1e http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/starlite-aviation-group-becomes-the-launch-customer-of-eurocopters-new-super-puma-as332-c1e.html eu_2Eurocopter and Starlite Aviation Group have signed a contract for the acquisition of two AS332 C1e helicopters, the latest version of the popular Eurocopter Super Puma medium weight helicopter. The contract also includes an option for two additional aircraft. First deliveries will take place before the end of 2013, following EASA and FAA certification.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Eurocopter) Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/starlite-aviation-group-becomes-the-launch-customer-of-eurocopters-new-super-puma-as332-c1e.html AgustaWestland’s 5th Oil & Gas Seminar in Malaysia Brings Operators and Industry Together http://rotorpad.com/offshore/agustawestlands-5th-oil-a-gas-seminar-in-malaysia-brings-operators-and-industry-together.html ag_4AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, recently held its 5th Oil & Gas Seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event, attended by over 120 delegates from more than 15 countries, focused on oil and gas industry helicopter operations, support and training developments in Asia and Australasia where the AW139 helicopter is the best selling twin engine model in the region.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:16:44 GMT http://rotorpad.com/offshore/agustawestlands-5th-oil-a-gas-seminar-in-malaysia-brings-operators-and-industry-together.html Mission ready: Eurocopter’s broad helicopter product line to be presented at the INDO DEFENCE 2012 Expo & Forum http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/mission-ready-eurocopters-broad-helicopter-product-line-to-be-presented-at-the-indo-defence-2012-expo-a-forum.html euro_1The capabilities of Eurocopter’s helicopter product line to meet Indonesia’s defense, law enforcement, and search and rescue mission needs will be displayed at this month’s INDO DEFENCE 2012 Expo & Forum in Jakarta.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Eurocopter) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:14:16 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/mission-ready-eurocopters-broad-helicopter-product-line-to-be-presented-at-the-indo-defence-2012-expo-a-forum.html Brunei Shell Petroleum Orders Two AW139 Helicopters http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/brunei-shell-petroleum-orders-two-aw139-helicopters.html ag_3AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) has signed a contract for two AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport missions from Anduki base. The helicopters are expected to be delivered in mid 2013.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:11:09 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/brunei-shell-petroleum-orders-two-aw139-helicopters.html Bell 206 L Series Radar Altimeter Mount Kit Now Available Through Aeronautical Accessories http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-206-l-series-radar-altimeter-mount-kit-now-available-through-aeronautical-accessories.html logo_aeronautical_accessoriesBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced it has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a Radar Altimeter Mount Kit for the Bell 206L, Bell 206L-1, Bell 206L-3, and Bell 206L-4 helicopter models.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:06:33 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-206-l-series-radar-altimeter-mount-kit-now-available-through-aeronautical-accessories.html Donaldson Features Inlet Barrier Filters at Helishow Dubai 2012 http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/donaldson-features-inlet-barrier-filters-at-helishow-dubai-2012.html logo_donaldsonDonaldson Aerospace & Defense, a divison of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), will showcase Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) systems for a wide range of military and civil rotorcraft at Helishow Dubai 2012 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Donaldson) Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/donaldson-features-inlet-barrier-filters-at-helishow-dubai-2012.html Med-Trans Corp. Promotes Hamilton http://rotorpad.com/business/med-trans-corp-promotes-hamilton.html logo_medtransMed-Trans Corporation announced today the promotion of Rob Hamilton to Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Mr. Hamilton is a proven leader with an incredible perspective on the industry as a whole.   Hamilton most recently held the position of SR V.P. of Business Development.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Med-Trans Corporation) Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/business/med-trans-corp-promotes-hamilton.html Bell Helicopter Partners with SAIT Polytechnic for Maintenance and Repair Training http://rotorpad.com/training-simulation/bell-helicopter-partners-with-sait-polytechnic-for-maintenance-and-repair-training.html logo_bellBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SAIT Polytechnic to make its classrooms and labs at SAIT’s Art Smith Aero Centre in Calgary, Alberta available for Bell Helicopter to use in the delivery of approved maintenance, repair training and certification programs. Bell Helicopter and SAIT Polytechnic announced the MOU at the Helicopter Association of Canada’s (HAC) Fall Convention and Trade Show.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/training-simulation/bell-helicopter-partners-with-sait-polytechnic-for-maintenance-and-repair-training.html Night Vision Awards Announces Award Winners, Irish Air Corps First European Organization Honored http://rotorpad.com/general/night-vision-awards-announces-award-winners-irish-air-corps-first-european-organization-honored.html logo_night_flight_conceptsThe Night Vision Awards selection committee presented its final Night Vision Awards for 2012 at the Air Medical Transport Conference held in Seattle, Washington.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Night Flight Concepts) Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/general/night-vision-awards-announces-award-winners-irish-air-corps-first-european-organization-honored.html AgustaWestland’s Helicopters Star in Skyfall http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/agustawestlands-helicopters-star-in-skyfall.html ag_5AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its AW101 and AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopters play star roles in Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond adventure, which had its world premiere in London on 23rd October 2012. Staring Daniel Craig as James Bond, Skyfall sees the AW101 helicopter performing several dramatic sequences in the film.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/agustawestlands-helicopters-star-in-skyfall.html Japan to Accept Last Delivery of 2012 from Enstrom Helicopter http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/japan-to-accept-last-delivery-of-2012-from-enstrom-helicopter.html en_1Representatives from Japan visited Enstrom the week of October 22, 2012 to accept their last delivery for the year.  This delivery marks eight aircraft for the year, completing a total 10 out of a contracted 30 TH-480B helicopters that have been delivered. 

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Enstrom Helicopter) Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/japan-to-accept-last-delivery-of-2012-from-enstrom-helicopter.html AgustaWestland Unveils New AW119Kx Single Engine Helicopter at AMTC http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/agustawestland-unveils-new-aw119kx-single-engine-helicopter-at-amtc.html ag_1AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the launch of the AW119Kx, the latest evolution of the proven and successful AW119 single engine helicopter, which features the Garmin G1000H glass integrated flight deck system and the very latest avionics, including synthetic vision, moving map, highway in the sky and obstacle/terrain avoidance systems, to improve situational awareness and increase safety.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (AgustaWestland) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:48:36 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/agustawestland-unveils-new-aw119kx-single-engine-helicopter-at-amtc.html Bell Helicopter to Highlight Bell 407GX and Bell 429 at AMTC 2012 http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-to-highlight-bell-407gx-and-bell-429-at-amtc-2012.html bell_1Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that it will showcase two of its newest aircraft, the Bell 407GX and the Bell 429, at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2012 in Seattle, Oct. 22-24. The Bell 407GX and Bell 429 will be on static display, both configured for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), highlighting the capability of the aircraft to meet the mission needs of air medical crews.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bell Helicopter) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:45:56 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-helicopter-to-highlight-bell-407gx-and-bell-429-at-amtc-2012.html EADS North America concludes AAS-72X+ national demo tour for Army’s Armed Scout aviators, displays helicopter at AUSA show http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/eads-north-america-concludes-aas-72x-national-demo-tour-for-armys-armed-scout-aviators-displays-helicopter-at-ausa-show.html eads_1EADS North America has concluded a national demonstration tour that allowed Army aviators to experience the capabilities of the company’s AAS-72X+ Armed Aerial Scout helicopter offering. The AAS-72X+, an armed derivative of the Army’s highly successful UH-72A Lakota, is on display this week at the Association of the U.S. Army annual exposition in Washington, D.C.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (EADS North America) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:42:39 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/eads-north-america-concludes-aas-72x-national-demo-tour-for-armys-armed-scout-aviators-displays-helicopter-at-ausa-show.html ThrottleNet Creates New Mobile App for Helicopters Inc. http://rotorpad.com/general/throttlenet-creates-new-mobile-app-for-helicopters-inc.html logo_throttlenetThrottleNet announces they have created a new mobile application for Helicopters Inc. based in Cahokia, Illinois. Helicopters Inc. specializes in the leasing of news gathering helicopters for television and radio stations nationwide.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (ThrottleNet) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:40:02 GMT http://rotorpad.com/general/throttlenet-creates-new-mobile-app-for-helicopters-inc.html JETNET Releases September 2012 and First Nine Months of 2012 Pre-Owned Business Jet, Business Turboprop, and Helicopter Market Information http://rotorpad.com/general/jetnet-releases-september-2012-and-first-nine-months-of-2012-pre-owned-business-jet-business-turboprop-and-helicopter-market-information.html logo_jetnetJETNET LLC, the leading provider of corporate aviation information, has released September 2012 and year-to-date (YTD) 2012 results for the pre-owned business jet, business turboprop, and helicopter markets.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (JETNET) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:34:12 GMT http://rotorpad.com/general/jetnet-releases-september-2012-and-first-nine-months-of-2012-pre-owned-business-jet-business-turboprop-and-helicopter-market-information.html Bell Boeing Receives US Marine Corps Contract for V-22 Training Devices http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-boeing-receives-us-marine-corps-contract-for-v-22-training-devices.html logo_boeingThe U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a $74 million contract to the Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Bell Helicopter - Textron [NYSE: TXT], for seven Osprey ground-based trainers, which will reduce fuel usage and aircraft wear-and-tear, maximizing lifecycle cost savings.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Boeing) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:20:52 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/bell-boeing-receives-us-marine-corps-contract-for-v-22-training-devices.html Mecaer Aviation Group Signs Multiple Contracts Ahead of Exhibiting at 2012 NBAA Convention http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/mecaer-aviation-group-signs-multiple-contracts-ahead-of-exhibiting-at-2012-nbaa-convention.html logo_macaerMecaer Aviation Group (MAG) of Borgomanero, Italy, is continuing its recent growth by signing multiple contracts in advance of NBAA, 2012. Exhibiting at the convention in booth 4538, MAG will display a range of its landing gears, including those for the Eclipse E550 very light jet which launched initial production in June of this year and AgustaWestland products such as the AW109 and AW139M helicopters.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Mecaer Aviation) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/mecaer-aviation-group-signs-multiple-contracts-ahead-of-exhibiting-at-2012-nbaa-convention.html Bristow Group Announces Expiration of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of Its Outstanding 7 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2017 http://rotorpad.com/business/bristow-group-announces-expiration-of-tender-offer-and-consent-solicitation-for-any-and-all-of-its-outstanding-7-12-senior-notes-due-2017.html logo_bristowBristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry, announced today the expiration and final results of the tender offer and consent solicitation (the "Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation"), commenced on September 27, 2012, to purchase any and all of its outstanding 7½% Senior Notes Due 2017 (the "Notes").  The Tender Offer expired on October 25, 2012, at 11:59 p.m., New York City time (the "Expiration Date").

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Bristow) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/business/bristow-group-announces-expiration-of-tender-offer-and-consent-solicitation-for-any-and-all-of-its-outstanding-7-12-senior-notes-due-2017.html The NH90 Deployed in Afghanistan http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/the-nh90-deployed-in-afghanistan.html nh_2Italy deployed five NH90 Tactical Transport helicopters in Afghanistan. Operating from Herat, the helicopters perform tactical transport missions every day. This is the first time that a nation deploys operationally the NH90 on such a difficult theatre of operations.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (NHI) Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/manufacturers/the-nh90-deployed-in-afghanistan.html Wysong Enterprises, Inc. Delivers 5th EMS Equipped Bell 407 in 2012 Signs Contracts for Five More Completions http://rotorpad.com/mro/wysong-enterprises-inc-delivers-5th-ems-equipped-bell-407-in-2012-signs-contracts-for-five-more-completions.html wysong_1Wysong Enterprises (Wysong) announced today from the Air Medical Transport Conference in Seattle that they have completed their 5th EMS Equipped Bell 407 this year and signed contracts for four more 407 aircraft completions this week.  In addition to the 407s, Wysong also will begin work on another EMS Eurocopter AS-350 in January.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Wysong Enterprises) Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/mro/wysong-enterprises-inc-delivers-5th-ems-equipped-bell-407-in-2012-signs-contracts-for-five-more-completions.html Focus on Safety and Quality Earns Northwest MedStar AAMS “Program of the Year” Award http://rotorpad.com/police-fire-ems/focus-on-safety-and-quality-earns-northwest-medstar-aams-program-of-the-year-award.html logo_northwest_medstarNorthwest MedStar, our region’s premier critical care transport program, was named 2012 Program of the Year by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) for exemplifying the best of the air-medical and critical care transport programs internationally.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (Northwest MedStar) Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/police-fire-ems/focus-on-safety-and-quality-earns-northwest-medstar-aams-program-of-the-year-award.html United Rotorcraft Awarded EC130 T2 Medical Completion Agreement http://rotorpad.com/mro/united-rotorcraft-awarded-ec130-t2-medical-completion-agreement.html logo_united_rotorcraftUnited Rotorcraft announces it was awarded the contract by Enloe Medical Center of Chico, Calif., to complete the medical center’s new Eurocopter EC130 T2 aircraft. The contract includes the manufacture and integration of a new Federal Aviation Administration (STC’d) approved medical EMS interior and avionics suite. The aircraft is slated to be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2013.

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]]> info@rotorpad.com (United Rotorcraft) Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://rotorpad.com/mro/united-rotorcraft-awarded-ec130-t2-medical-completion-agreement.html