Kaman Corporation says that it has received permission from the US State Department to negotiate a possible sale of more Super Seasprite helicopters to New Zealand. According to a statement issued from the company, the potential sale would include eleven SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopters a full motion flight simulator, training aids, spares inventory, publications and
Australian Aerospace has made a $10,000 donation to Surf Life Saving Queensland during a visit to the Gold Coast. “It doesn’t get much more ‘Aussie’ than the surf life saving movement,” said Australian Aerospace CEO Dr Jens Goennemann, “and while we are quintessentially an Australian company, we do have a special affinity with the State of
Sydney’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service will trial a new, highly sensitive thermal imaging camera supplied by Thales Australia. Thales is supplying the Sophie camera free of charge for an initial six month trial, which will also include training for the service’s helicopter crews. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
Major maintenance and an increasing demand for its EMS and SAR services has left Sunshine Coast based AGL Action Rescue seeking help to cover a $200,000 hole in its coffers. A major contributor to the shortfall was unexpected maintenance on its Bundaberg-based BK117, which required three rotor blades to be replaced at a cost of
Eurocopter’s Training Academy in Donauworth has received Level B certification from the German Aviation Administration for its EC135 full flight simulator (FFS). The new certification allows for skill and proficiency checks to be administered in the full-motion simulator, which became operational in late 2009. It is the first EC135 simulator in Europe to achieve such
Bristow Helicopters has started construction on a new hangar and heliport at Karratha Airport to support its offshore helicopter operations there. “This new facility will help us to continue providing passengers with a reliable, safe and smooth journey to and from work,” said Bristow’s Australian business unit director Allan Blake. This content is available exclusively