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A Career of Distinction: Kevin Bredenbeck
Kevin Bredenbeck has achieved more in three decades than many could hope to accomplish in several lifetimes. To become a helicopter pilot, you must become skilled at many things….
CHC Safety and Quality Summit: Day One Highlights
Leading Oil and Gas operator continues to set the benchmark for safety culture in the oil and gas transport sector. Today marked the beginning of the 14th annual CHC…
FlightCell Announces DZMx Unit Upgrade Now Includes WiFi and Bluetooth
FlightCell, manufacturers of inflight connectivity technology announced September 25th that the company’s flagship product the DZMx is now shipping with Built in WiFi and Bluetooth. This added functionality is in…
U.S. Air Force Selects Boeing MH-139 to Replace UH-1N in $2.4 Billion USD Contract
U.S. Air Force selects MH-139 based on the framework of the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to perform Intercontinental Ballistic Missile protection, government and security forces transport missions Boeing defense and Leonardo…
Airbus announces H225M orders and first appearance of Helionix H135 at Monaco Yacht Show by ACH.
Airbus Helicopters continues to increase worldwide military deliveries and corporate aviation demand for luxury product lines Airbus Helicopters announced on September 20th that the company had secured a further…
Thought Process Aviation Services Announces Contract Award for Hevilift EC145 Passenger Safety Briefing Content in PNG
Contract marks success of company’s unique and cost-effective safety solution for offshore transportation services. Newfoundland based helicopter safety consultancy company Thought Process Aviation Services announced September 12th that the company…
Metro Aviation delivers new H145e to University of Utah AirMed
University of Utah will retire long serving Bell 407 from program soon. Metro Aviation announced via a press announcement released on September 1oth that the Louisiana headquartered company delivered the…
Firefighting pilot farewelled in memorial service in Australia
Pilot Allan Tull, known as “Tully” to the Australian helicopter community was posthumously awarded the NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner’s Commendation for Service during a memorial service held in New…
CHC Safety and Quality Summit Announces Female Aviators Scholarship Winners
CHC Helicopter and Collective Magazine Providing CHC Safety and Quality Summit Scholarships for Members of Whirly-Girls International IRVING, TX – August 7, 2018 – CHC Helicopter and Collective Magazine today…
PG&E Adds New Heavy-Lift Helicopters to Support Utility Projects, Enhance Wildfire Safety
PG&E has secured two heavy-lift helicopters as part of the company’s new Community Wildfire Safety Program. California energy provider PG&E announced earlier this month that the company had secured the…
CHC Responds to Equatorial Guinea ministers statement demanding cancellation of contracts
The small African country of Equatorial Guinea issued a press release today alleging infractions made by CHC on national policy compliance Early on July 17, 2018 Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of…
Japan Coast Guard Signs HCare Smart Management for its H225 Fleet
Japan Coast Guard has signed with Airbus Helicopters for an HCare Smart full-by-the-hour material management contract for the five years. Beginning in July, the contract will cover comprehensive maintenance support, including parts-by-the-hour for…
