Canadian Company Operates More Than 40 Of The Aircraft

CHC Helicopter’s AW139 helicopter fleet has set a major operational milestone by reaching 100,000 flight hours, with the fleet leader achieving over 9,000 flight hours in less than eight years. A leading AW139 customer, CHC operates more than 40 AW139s globally performing a wide range of missions including offshore transport, search and rescue and emergency medical service.

Compliance Now Mandatory By April 22, 2015

In response to industry feedback and so that the FAA can develop detailed guidance materials, the FAA is extending the compliance deadline for the helicopter safety rule by one year to April 22, 2015. This will provide the industry with necessary FAA materials and adequate time to adapt their manuals and provide training to pilots.

Deliveries Of Mission-Ready Rotorcraft To Begin In The Third Quarter

EASA has certified the newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC145 rotorcraft family – the EC145 T2. The certification covers the full range of capabilities, including single-pilot and instrument flight rules (IFR) and single engine operations (Cat.A/VTOL), along with night vision goggle capability.

Businesses Included In Management Buyout Of Cobham Avionics

Genesys Aerosystems Group  has acquired Chelton Flight Systems, Inc. and S-TEC Corporation, previously doing business as Cobham Avionics, from Cobham in a management buyout.

Aircraft To Be Delivered To Law Enforcement In Kagoshima Prefecture.

The Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another AW139 intermediate twin helicopter which will be operated in the Kagoshima Prefecture. The AW139 helicopter will replace an older Bell 412 model  and will enter service in 2015.

Names Representatives In Canada, Mexico, Eastern Europe

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has announced that it has formally appointed sales and service representatives for the upcoming Pilatus PC-24 twinjet in Canada, Mexico, and Eastern Europe.

Evan McCorry To Lead Twin Otter Series 400 Global Sales Effort

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has appointed Evan McCorry to the new role of Vice-President, International Sales & Marketing. In this position, McCorry will be responsible for the management and continued development of the international sales and marketing campaign for Viking and the Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft.