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AMGH announces acquisition of SevenBar Aviation
Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH) announced in a press release on April 2nd, 2019, that the company had signed a purchase agreement to acquire Seven Bar Aviation, LLC, a privately-held air…
AeroComputers announces agreement with ACSE GmbH to provice sales and service in Europe.
Aerocomputers announced via a company press release on March 26th, 2019, that the tactical mission equipment supplier would soon be providing local sales and support in the European market with…
CHC Helicopter S-92s involved in large scale rescue operation off coast of Norway as MV Viking Sky begins evacuations.
In what could be one of the largest helicopter search and rescue operations, CHC Helicopter crews operating mulitple Sikorsky S-92’s for Norway’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MOJ) were…
Coulson and Unical Join Forces to form Coulson Unical, a joint venture to build and operate next generation CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters
Coulson Aviation USA, a member of the Coulson Group, and Unical Air, a new unit of the Unical Group of Companies, have joined forces to create a heavy lift helicopter…
PHI files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Petroleum Helicopters Inc. (PHI) released a statement delivered at 1:30am to worldwide news outlets announcing that the thirty-seven year old company had sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a court…
Columbia Acquisition by Bristow Group Called Off
Cancelled $560M deal no issue to future collaboration between the companies. Bristow Group Inc. and Columbia Helicopters, Inc. announced Monday February 11, 2019 that the two companies have mutually agreed…
Haverfield Aviation Acquired by Houston Based Quanta Services
Confidential sources confirm acquisition of Pennsylvania based aviation company specializing in service to the Energy industry. Although yet to be officially confirmed by either company, Collective Magazine confirmed through multiple…
First Bell 505 JRX in Law Enforcement Configuration to Sacramento Police
First two Law Enforcement 505’s will be delivered to California based agencies. Bell announced on December 2nd, 2018 that the Sacramento Police Department in California had accepted delivery of the…
East/West Industries President Teresa Ferraro Honored with Cradle of Aviation Leroy R. Grumman Award
Ferraro also recognized by Moxxie Mentoring Foundation and Newsday RONKONKOMA, New York, November 26, 2018 –Teresa Ferraro, President of East/West Industries, a leading provider of critical lifesaving equipment for the…
Airbus Helicopters Delivers Upgraded Night Vision to NPAS’ UK Police Helicopters
NPAS has been operating Airbus Helicopters in their fllet spread across the UK since 2002. Airbus Helicopters announced November 12th, 2018 that the company has begun deliveries on the first…
Leonardo Secures Contract for Twenty-Two AW169M from Italy’s Guardia di Finanza
Leonardo Helicopters newest helicopter sale will see twenty-two AW169M (Military variant of civilian AW169) delivered over the next five years in $280 Million Euro ($314.73 Million USD) contract. Leonardo announced…
Victoria Police to Upgrade Air Wing Fleet with Leonardo AW139’s
Victoria Police announced that contracts were in place to obtain three Leonardo AW139 helicopters along with upgrading fixed wing capabilities with the addition of a Beechcraft King Air 350ER. …
