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February 1, 2012
The Brazilian Armed Forces has a total of 47 more Eurocopter EC725s on order. Eurocopter Eurocopter subsidiary, Helibras, has reached an agreement to provide parts...January 1, 2012
Helipark Taxi Aero has ordered a multi-role Ka-32A11BC for cargo sling transport and delivery. Russian...December 22, 2011
Eurocopter has handed over the first two AS350B2 Ecureuils that are part of a nine-helicopter order to the Ecuadorian Armed Forces...December 13, 2011
Kentucky National Guard State Partnership Program hosted a team of Army aviators and maintainers from the Republic of Ecuador at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky. The group consisted...December 5, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS Nov. 18, 2011 Casper, WY Cessna T337 N357 Around 1340 MST a/c was substantially damaged after impacting terrain following a missed approach procedure at the Casper/Natrona County Int'l Airport. The pilot was fatally injured. According to preliminary information from FAA, while on instrument landing system (ILS) approach to runway 03, the ATC monitoring the...December 2, 2011
Eurocopter opted for a sunset in the foothills of the Andes near Santiago as the backdrop for the 10th anniversary of the company’s establishment in Chile, which was attended by over 300 guests. During these 10 years this subsidiary has...December 1, 2011
Lider Taxi Aereo has signed a support-by-the-hour (SBH) contract with Turbomeca do Brasil for 52 Arriel 2 engines. The Brazilian offshore operator flies more than...December 1, 2011
The Armed Forces of Peru plans to use its Mi-171Sh transports for law enforcement. Russian Helicopters has handed over three Mi-171Sh...November 7, 2011
Airframe, engine manufacturers, and airlines are investing billions of dollars into biofuel technology, hoping to derive a new formula of powering air travel into a cleaner future. However, as the proliferation of this fuel source continues, safety and reliability questions are coming into focus. In recent months, Boeing, Air China, Honeywell, Gulfstream, Alaska Airlines, and others have all announced...November 1, 2011
Through its Brazilian affiliate Helibras, Eurocopter has become the only helicopter manufacturer in the world that is implementing comprehensive industrial and technological activities in Brazil, placing the country as its fourth industrial base, behind France, Germany and Spain. Helibras was established in 1978 at São José dos Campos city (Embraer’s birthplace) at São Paulo...October 28, 2011
Eurocopter has handed over an AS350B3 to Servicios Aéreos Kipreos, which will use the helicopter for aerial support and utility work in Chile...October 27, 2011
Russian Helicopters has handed over three Mi-171Sh military transports to the Defense Ministry of Peru. The helicopters are part of...October 25, 2011
Lider Taxi Aereo has signed a support by the hour (SBH) contract with Turbomeca do Brasil for 52 Arriel 2...October 12, 2011
Colombia-based Helistar has purchased three EC145s from Eurocopter Mexico. Helistar will use the aircraft for oil and gas transportation as part...October 3, 2011
Vancouver, Canada-based CHC Helicopter has purchased 20 Eurocopter EC225 Super Pumas. The agreement includes an option for...October 3, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS September 19, 2011 Socorro, NM Concannon Milton Concannon Radial Roc N91TX Around 1310 MDT, a/c sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near the Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM). The pilot and pilot-passenger sustained fatal injuries. One witness observed the a/c prior to the impact w/terrain and observed the a/c in a...September 5, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS August 17, 2011 Finca Arrayaes, Colombia Cessna 152 HK2597G Around 1930 UCT, a/c was destroyed following a collision w/terrain. The flight instructor and pilot received fatal injuries. 2 Fatal The flight departed Aeropuerto El Guaymaral (SKGY), Chia, Colombia about 20 minutes prior to the accident. *Factual NTSB Data August 18, 2011 Moore, ID Briegleb...August 29, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS August 17, 2011 Finca Arrayanes, Colombia Cessna 152 HK2597G Around 1930 UTC was destroyed following a collision w/ terrain in Finca Arrayanes, Colombia. The flight instructor and student pilot received fatal injuries. 2 Fatal *NTSB Factual Data August 18, 2011 El Campo, TX Grumman G-164A N6567 Around 0936 CDT, a/c impacted rice field shortly after taking...August 22, 2011
Canada, Mexico Reach Air Transport Agreement Canada and Mexico reached an expanded air transport agreement, which will facilitate increased travel and trade between the two countries. The expanded agreement provides an open framework for direct flights between Canada and Mexico, which will allow airlines from both countries to offer more services, the countries said...August 15, 2011
AgustaWestland has named Helipark in Sao Paulo, Brazil an authorized service center for its line of commercial...
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