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EBACE - Eurocopter launches EC175 with VIP/executive interior

Source: Eurocopter, 21-May-13

Eurocopter today set new standards in business and private aviation by unveiling the next-generation EC175 helicopter in its Executive and VIP versions, which combine unparalleled elements of style and comfort with the largest cabin of any medium-sized twin-engine helicopter. The EC175 Executive and VIP versions – which were introduced by Eurocopter at the European Business [...]

NZ heliski firm fined $6,000

Source: Southland Times, 21-M

A Queenstown heliski operator has been fined for illegally landing and operating tours on another company's block without permission. (see full story)

Vector Aerospace showcases GEMS engine management program at EBACE

Source: Vector Aerospace, 21-

SECA, a Vector Aerospace Company and Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic; leading providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will co-exhibit at the 13th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), taking place at the Geneva Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland from May 21st -23rd, 2013 (Booth #1647). “During EBACE 2013, we invite business and regional [...]

SHG receives its 70th Eurocopter

Source: Nordic Rotors, 21-May

The Swedish helicopter service provider Scandinavian Helicopter Group AB (SHG) has taken delivery of its 70th Eurocopter aircraft. The helicopter, a brand new AS 350 B3e, was handed over in a ceremony at the Marignane production plant in Marseilles, southern France, last week. Eurocopter celebrated the momentous occasion together with three generations of the Pihl [...]

Bristow Group Announces 25% Dividend Increase

Source: Bristow Group, 21-May

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 25 percent increase in the company's dividend, resulting in a quarterly dividend of $0.25per share, up from $0.20 per share previously. The dividend will be payable on June 14, 2013 to stockholders of record at [...]

FLIR Systems wins $23M US Coast Guard order

Source: FLIR Systems, 21-May-

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has received an order to support the U.S. Coast Guard valued at $23 million. The order is for the Coast Guard's Electro-Optical Sensor System (ESS) configuration of FLIR's commercially developed military qualified Talon 9-inch stabilized multi-sensor gimbal system. The ESS systems will be deployed on the Coast Guard's H-60 and H-65 helicopters. Work under this order is [...]

Swiss air ambulances at war - Rega v TCS

Source: Aargauer Zeitung, 21-

Rega has had it their own way for many years - so it's no surprise that the arrival of a competitor 18 months ago has led to, well, competition. TCS is "Touring Club Suisse", a roadside car rescue organisation. (See full story)

Air Methods Reaches Highest Level in FAA’s Safety Management System Program

Source: Air Methods, 21-May-1

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, recently was informed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that it successfully reached the highest level (Level 4) of the FAA’s voluntary Safety Management System (SMS) program. The SMS program is an organizational framework created and implemented by the FAA to systematically guide,track, [...]

CAE-built Lynx full-mission flight trainer celebrates 25 years of service

Source: CAE, 21-May-13

On the eve of the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Europe's leading showcase for military simulation and training, CAE announced that the Portuguese Navy recently completed 20,000 incident-free flight hours for its fleet of Lynx Mk95 helicopters. The Portuguese Navy has been training its Lynx helicopter pilots for the past 19 years at the [...]

Universal Avionics Expands International Repair Capabilities for the EFI-890R/890H

Source: Universal Avionics, 2

The breadth of repair capabilities for Universal Avionics’ Authorized Dealer, Scandinavian Avionics A/S, has been expanded to include the EFI-890R/890H Advanced Flight Display systems. Scandinavian Avionics is one of Universal Avionics’ premier equipment sales and installation dealers as well as an EASA and FAA Part-145 approved repair facility. Primarily serving the European community, this expanded [...]