Civil Helicopters

Good times roll for the political cronies

Let's start with a correction to a previous column. And this gives us an opportunity to bring you some good news, some indication that things are better than we thought they were. It was the week in which we suffered flooding....

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Government to order up to 120 Chinook helicopters to deploy in Afghanistan

The Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth, is expected to announce a £3.5bn helicopter building programme early this week. The Vision 2020 document will detail plans for 120 aircraft to be ordered over a 10-year period. A...

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Vail Daily travel: A new Hawaiian bliss

NIIHAU, Hawaii --Tell people you're going to Niihau, and they invariably exclaim, "No way!" Or, "Do you know the Robinsons?" Yes, way, and I do not know the Robinsons. And even though now I've been to Niihau, I can't really say...

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Helicopter Tech Rep

Posted on: 2009-11-21 Helicopter Tech Rep An Aerospace Company based out of Philadelphia, PA is looking for a Field Service Representative to work full time servicing the helicopters. Direct Placement position Pay rate: Based...

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Cumbria floods: survey every bridge in the country say government advisers

Every bridge in Britain should be assessed to determine how likely it is to collapse during a flood, government advisers have said in the wake of the devastation in Cumbria. By Patrick Sawer, Nigel Bunyan and Ian Johnston Pc...

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New Rules for a Shaken Industry

After a Maryland State Police medevac helicopter crashed while on approach to Andrews Air Force Base in November 2008 killing four people (only the patient survived), Tom Judge, CEO of LifeFlight of Maine was asked to...

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Defence Forces step up deployment

The Defence Forces now have approx 175 troops, 24 vehicles, four flat-bottomed boats and well over 10,000 sandbags deployed. They are providing 24-hour assistance in the affected areas, including over-flights of the affected...

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Get the Best RC Helicopter with These Key Points

Many people become fascinated with the idea of getting one for themselves too. And before you head on to the shop or buy a model online, there are some key points to be studied in order to make the right purchase. Here are some...

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Gresham wins contract to power Australian Navy

LONDON — Gresham Power Electronics (Salisbury, UK) has been awarded a contract worth over £1 million by the Australian Navy. Gresham has been chosen to supply helicopter starting rectifiers and dc power distribution systems for...

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BAE Precision Targeting System Begins Final Testing

China Lake CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2009 - BAE Systems has entered the final phase of testing on its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), a technology that increases the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of airborne weapon...

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