DART to Distribute Bristow Group Helicopter Accessories
March 2, 2010
Oceanside, Calif., Feb. 19, 2010 — DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today announced a new distribution agreement with the Bristow Group Inc. As a result, DHS now has access to more than 5,000 cost-effective, mission-enhancing accessories from Bristow. More than 70 of those accessories will be available in the 2010 DHS catalog, and some, such as Iridium Satellite Phones, are available for the first time through DHS.
“The addition of these Bristow products expands our product line and enables us to support more helicopter models than ever before,” said DHS President Jeff Shapiro. New products available in 2010 include accessories for Eurocopter AS332, EC225; Sikorsky S-61, S-76, S-92; and Bell 212/412 helicopters.
Some of the new products include safety enhancements for the S-76 (Automatic Float Deployment System, Emergency Exit Lighting, Rear Bench Seat Four-Point Harness) and a range of maintenance-enhancing products (steps, handles, access panels and protective coverings) for Bell 212/412, Eurocopter 225/332, and Sikorsky S-76/S-92 helicopters.
“The DART distribution network will make these excellent products available to a wider audience,” said Kevin Charles, head of Technical Services. “It’s a positive agreement for our companies and for operators.”
Products range from review mirrors and emergency exit release handles to crew cup holders and Iridium satellite phones. “All of our accessories are designed to make flying easier, safer and more efficient and cost effective,” Shapiro said. “By representing innovative companies like Bristow, DHS has expanded its reach and the DART name has become synonymous with quality helicopter accessories.”
ICG and DFJ Collaborate on System for the Falcon 7X
March 2, 2010
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. –(February 17, 2010) – International Communications Group (ICG) has successfully integrated its NxtLink family of Datalink capable Iridium Communications Systems, the ICS-200, 220A and 400, with Dassault Falcon Jet’s (DFJ’s) EASy Integrated Avionics System for its Falcon 7X executive jet.
“ICG has a lot of experience adapting and testing our long range communications products with various flight deck configurations,” noted Darren Emery, Manager, Customer Service and Support. “It’s a process we have routinely completed for a variety of air transport applications,” he added.
ICG’s family of data and voice capable line replaceable units (LRUs) are extremely lightweight and compact. The company produces several models designed specifically for aeronautical applications that are compliant with the Air Transport industry’s requirements to support Safety Services. “For business and commercial operators looking for Long Range Communications (LRC) solutions that enhance safety and redundancy, are economical to acquire and operate, and readily available, ICG Iridium-based products are the answer,” Emery pointed out.
ICG’s and DFJ’s joint test program was conducted to ensure the interoperability of the NxtLink and EASy components. The integrated systems will allow the flight crew to have access to conventional and emerging Datalink services including Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting Systems (ACARS), Airborne Flight Information Service (AFIS), Controller Pilot Datalink Communications (CPDLC) and Future Air Navigation System (FANS) messaging. In addition, ICG Iridium avionics provide flight deck and cabin voice services as well as Wi-Fi capable devices with global E-Mail, Instant Messenger, MS Exchange Server ActiveSync, and a variety of webmail choices via an optional ICG NxtMail server.
Dassault Falcon 7X operators can choose one of three different NxtLink Iridium Communications Systems for use with their EASy avionics suites. The ICS -200 incorporates dual Iridium transceivers and an internal CTU, offering stand alone comprehensive communications over a single coax and antenna.
The NxtLink ICS-220A is a three transceiver device which combines dual channels of global voice and 2400 BPS data service with a third “Short Burst Data” (SBD) channel in a single 2 Master Control Unit (MCU) LRU.
The NxtLink ICS-400 incorporates four Iridium transceivers with an internal CTU, providing a stand alone comprehensive communications system with connectivity to other aircraft systems.
Bell Helicopter provides support for new CAE training centres in Mexico and India
March 2, 2010
HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA–(Marketwire – Feb. 21, 2010) – (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) – CAE today announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that Bell Helicopter is providing aircraft systems and performance data and technical support for the Bell 412 training programs which CAE will begin offering this summer in Mexico and Bangalore, India.
CAE is locating a suite of Bell 412 training tools in Mexico, including a CAE 7000 Series Level D full-flight simulator (FFS), CAE Simfinity Integrated Procedures Trainer (IPT), computer-based training, e-Learning and other courseware. A similar suite, including a CAE-built Bell 412 FFS, which was previously announced, will be located at the new Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) training centre in Bangalore, India.
“These two new training operations expand CAE’s global network to serve helicopter operators in Central and South America, as well as Asia,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services. “CAE is the only company which offers advanced technology helicopter simulator training in five major regions of the world so pilots may access high-fidelity training close to their home base.”
In Mexico CAE will operate the CAE-built Bell 412 Level D full-flight simulator and will deliver all ground school, instrument rating, and simulator type-rating training with CAE instructors.
The HATSOFF training centre is a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) of India and CAE. The centre will include a simulator featuring CAE’s revolutionary roll-on/roll-off cockpit design, which enables cockpits representing various helicopter types to be used in the simulator. HATSOFF will offer complete training solutions for the Bell 412, Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin, and both civil and military variants of the HAL-built Dhruv advanced light helicopter.
“We are delighted to support CAE’s expansion into these global markets,” said Danny Maldonado, Senior Vice President and Chief Services Officer. “This partnership provides our customers in Asia and the Americas with convenient access to high-quality training for Bell 412 operators.”
The Mexico and India facilities complement CAE-owned and joint venture helicopter training operations located in the following regions:
– Middle East where Emirates-CAE Flight Training in Dubai offers a Bell 412 FFS;
– Europe where Rotorsim, a joint venture of AgustaWestland and CAE, in Sesto Calende, Italy, offers A109 and AW139 simulators;
– North America where CAE’s North East Training Centre in Morristown, New Jersey offers Sikorsky S-76C+/S-76B and AW139 FFSs.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters Honors EDRA Aeronáutica at Heli-Expo 2010
March 2, 2010
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 21, 2010 – Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, today at Heli-Expo honored EDRA Aeronáutica of Brazil for its contributions to law enforcement flight training through the use of S-300 series helicopters. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
EDRA has been a distributor for Sikorsky light helicopters since 1997 and has been active in flight training and helicopter sales. The company currently operates six S-300 series helicopters for flight training and has trained about 75 percent of law enforcement pilots in Brazil, in addition to civil pilots.
Law enforcement is an important part of EDRA’s helicopter business. The company sold eight S-300CBiä helicopters to Brazil’s National Security Agency (SENASP) in 2007 to support the Pan American games and is working on future sales of S-300CBi helicopters to support the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazilä, and the Summer Olympic Games in Brazil in 2016.
“EDRA has worked hard to meet the needs of the growing helicopter market in Brazil,” said Rodrigo Scoda, EDRA president. “Through flight training, EDRA has shown that Sikorsky light helicopters are proven training platforms that are versatile for patrol and other missions, such as law enforcement.”
Seven state police agencies in Brazil already operate a total of 11 S-300CBiä and S-300Cä helicopters. SENASP, in particular, will add two S-300CBi helicopters to its fleet in the first half of 2010.
“EDRA is well positioned to expand Sikorsky’s light helicopter presence in Brazil,” said David Oglesbee, director, Sikorsky Global Helicopters, Light Helicopter Division. “Working together, we look forward to making this a mutually successful endeavor.”
The S-300CBi™ helicopter operates throughout the world primarily as a training helicopter, renowned for its excellent flight characteristics, impressive safety record, and extremely competitive operating costs. Combining these features has made the S-300CBi helicopter a leader in its class for cost- and mission-effective training.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, produces the S-76®, S-92®, and H-92™ helicopters as well as the S-300C™, S-300CBi™, S-333™, and S-434™ light helicopters. Its subsidiaries include Keystone Helicopter Corp. and Associated Aircraft Group (AAG).
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
The Bell CSF network consists of more than 120 service facilities located in 32 countries around the world.
March 2, 2010
CANTON, Ohio: Feb. 22, 2010 — As the aerospace industry continues to make its way through a difficult economic cycle, The Timken Company’s Aerospace and Defense business announced plans to expand its Aerospace Aftermarket Solutions organization to enhance its overhaul and repair operations, including:
· Staff and organizational enhancements to bolster its engine overhaul and repair capabilities;
· The addition of 100 new replacement parts to its extensive, existing portfolio of FAA-approved parts and assemblies; and
· Wider availability of in-demand replacement parts for medium helicopters, now in stock.
“We are sharpening our focus on engine overhaul and repair, and we expect customers to benefit from that emphasis,” said Larry Shiembob, general manager of Timken’s Aerospace Aftermarket Solutions operation in Mesa, Ariz. “At the same time, we’re strengthening our organization to support it.”
Shiembob noted several staff additions as key among the changes, with Gregg DeVore and Tony Rossi joining the company as sales specialists.
DeVore is an aviation veteran who launched his career in 1981 with Beech Aerospace Services. His background includes work with a range of major maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers. He will support customers in the Midwest and Southwestern U.S.
Rossi has held sales and service positions with various MRO firms and will support customers in the Eastern U.S. DeVore and Rossi are part of a team that also includes Alonso Fonseca, who joined Timken last year a sales specialist responsible for T53, PT6A and PT6T engine products and services.
Larry Batchelor will continue in his role as senior product sales manager with a stronger emphasis on expansion in overhaul and repair, further enabled by the appointment of Peter Zimm as product sales manager. Zimm will focus on product sales management, including international representatives and distributors. He also will support growth of the Rolls Royce Model 250 engine and medium helicopter programs.
Timken has been serving aerospace customers for more than 70 years. Today, its Aerospace Aftermarket Solutions group offers the world’s most comprehensive inventory of high-quality replacement parts for a wide range of rotor- and fixed-wing aircraft. Timken’s capabilities include design, manufacture, system integration and overhaul of aerospace drive systems, rotor-head and flight-critical engine components. The company specializes in applications such as gas turbine engines, gearboxes and helicopter drivetrains. Its Aerospace Aftermarket Solutions operation offers reconditioning services and an extensive, growing portfolio of FAA-approved replacement parts for a variety of platforms.
12 Bell Customer Service Facilities Achieve Platinum Rating
March 2, 2010
HOUSTON (February 22, 2010) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today
recognized 12 Customer Service Facilities (CSFs) as achieving Platinum-level ratings for 2010.
“We are extremely pleased to announce the 2010 Platinum-level Customer Service Facilities,” said Danny
Maldonado, senior vice president of customer support and chief services officer at Bell Helicopter. “We
are proud to call these 12 CSFs part of our global network and are honored to award them with the
Platinum rating for excellence in customer service.”
The 12 Platinum-level CSFs for 2010 are:
Air Asia Company Ltd., based in Taiwan;
Alpine Aerotech Ltd., in British Columbia, Canada;
Arrow Aviation Co. LLC in Broussard, La.;
Avialta Helicopter Maintenance Ltd. in Alberta, Canada;
Eagle Copters Maintenance Ltd., in Alberta, Canada;
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., based in Tochigi, Japan;
Motorflug Baden-Baden GmbH in Rheinmuenster, Germany;
Northwest Helicopters LLC in Olympia, Wash.;
Patria Helicopters AB, operating in Sweden;
Rotorcraft Support, Inc., based in California;
Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Ltd. DBA Sikorsky Helitech, operating in Queensland, Australia and
Uniflight, LLC, based in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Each year, all Bell-approved CSFs undergo a strict audit process to ensure Bell customers are provided
the highest level of customer support. The Bell Achievement Ranking System (BARS), which reached full
network-wide deployment in 2008, measures Bell’s authorized CSFs on multiple factors relating to the
customer experience.
All 12 of the 2010 Platinum level CSFs have factory-trained maintenance technicians, a guaranteed
inventory of Bell spare parts, insurance coverage for helicopters and a safe, clean environment.
“BARS is designed with the customer in mind,” said Kirk Blackwelder, manager, customer service facility
support. “Our CSFs are measured on inventory management, third-party maintenance focus,
comprehensiveness of service, technical training and facility quality.”
Maldonado added, “We are committed to providing our customers a complete customer experience and
improving overall levels of support. Our global CSF network plays a key role in ensuring that commitment
becomes a reality. Under the BARS process, we challenge our CSFs to provide superior levels of
customer service. These 12 CSFs have risen to that challenge, delivering Bell helicopter operators with
excellence in customer service.”
The Bell CSF network consists of more than 120 service facilities located in 32 countries around the
world.
Thomas McQuade Named to Succeed John Agor as President of Associated Aircraft Group
March 2, 2010
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. — Thomas McQuade has been named President of Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), a Sikorsky Aircraft Company. He succeeds AAG Founder and President John C. Agor. McQuade’s appointment culminates a 12-year career with AAG, the Northeast’s leader in integrated executive helicopter services.
“The staff and management of AAG are pleased that the dynamic future of our company will be led by Tom,” said Agor, who founded AAG and served as its only other president. “Tom has been instrumental in AAG’s tremendous growth in recent years and his vision for the future assures that growth will continue.”
Agor, who recently was named to receive the 2010 Bell Helicopter Lifetime Achievement Award, began his aviation career as an Army Aviator. He served as an Aviation Maintenance Officer, Test Pilot and Company Commander in Germany, and in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division. In 1989, he and two partners formed AAG, whose growth Agor guided with an unyielding commitment to safe operations, quality service and customer satisfaction.
The company was acquired by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in 1999.
McQuade joined AAG in 1997 following six years of assisting the company in program and systems installations on a consulting basis. He developed software programs designed to facilitate management of corporate aircraft departments, which was adopted by AAG for its corporate clients.
He was responsible for the acquisition and rehabilitation of AAG’s primary 50,000-square foot hangar and administrative headquarters and a second hangar at the company’s Dutchess County Airport headquarters.
AAG provides helicopter and fixed wing charter flights, fractional ownership of executive helicopters, and helicopter management and maintenance services from its New York and Philadelphia installations. It is the largest VIP charter helicopter company to own and operate its own Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 maintenance facility and is a Sikorsky Certified Repair Center. The company operates a fleet of ten Sikorsky S76® Executive Helicopters and employs more than 80 people, including 20 pilots.
Under McQuade’s leadership, AAG recently launched AAG Global, a network of international executive helicopter operators providing the industry’s highest level of safety, service and reliability.
Prior to joining AAG, McQuade, a New York native, was a successful business consultant serving companies throughout the Northeast. He serves on the Board of Directors and Vice Chair of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), is on the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the corporation’s marketing council. He has three children, and lives in Hopewell Junction.
Larry Alexandre named CEO of Sagem Avionics, Inc.
March 2, 2010
Sagem (Safran group) has appointed Larry Alexandre, 40, as Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary Sagem Avionics, Inc. He succeeds Jean Baudin, who is moving to a corporate position within Sagem.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Sagem Avionics Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sagem. Sagem Avionics, Inc. provides marketing and sales in Americas for Sagem avionics products including integrated cockpit display systems, helicopter autopilot systems, flight control components, aircraft condition and monitoring systems and flight operations quality assurance software. Sagem Avionics, Inc. also provides high quality avionics products and services for aircraft and helicopters, including technical support and MRO services.
A Master of Business Administration graduate of The Ohio State University and an alumni of the EPSCI School of Business in France, Larry Alexandre has held a variety of leadership positions in operations and sales & marketing with Teleflex Aerospace, and most recently with Turbomeca, a company of the propulsion branch of the Safran group.
He joined the Safran group in 2005 as the Chief Operating Officer for Turbomeca USA, where he led the company through a Lean transformation while improving customer satisfaction and sustaining strong business growth. In 2008, his role expanded to that of COO for Turbomeca, where he was given operational leadership for Turbomeca do Brasil and Turbomeca Canada in addition to Turbomeca USA.
NEW GENERATION FLIGHT SIMULATOR PREPARES TO TAKE OFF
March 2, 2010
Brisbane, Australia, February 17, 2010 – The aviation industry has requested more cost effective pilot training solutions. Australia’s SimJET Training Systems aims to deliver just what the industry asked for – affordable pilot training devices for airlines, training providers and flight schools to increase crew competency, improve safety and, at the same time, reduce training costs.
SimJet Training Systems provides a range of training devices from procedural trainers to Fixed Base Training Devices (FBTDs) that have been designed to bridge the gap that currently exists between entry level procedural trainers and Full Flight Simulators (FFS). The SimJET Training Systems devices aim for a high level of realism, using full size cockpit replicas, to enhance the training experience by providing a fully realistic training environment.
For established airline training organisations, these cost-effective devices can off-load training tasks from the FFS increasing the FFS training capacity, decreasing cost per candidate, increasing competency and getting a candidate out on line or to the FFS quicker, safer and more cost effectively for the airline, training organisation or flight school.
For training organisations looking to enter the airline pilot training market, the lower level SimJET Training System devices offer highly capable, yet cost-effective solutions.
SimJET Training Systems offer:
– Procedural trainers with complete replica hardware (no flat panels), flight controls, Instructor station, world wide airport and Navigation data base, PC-based Windows environment, curved and blended visual system
Types include – A320, B737NG, B747 and B777
– Fixed Base Training devices – fully enclosed cabin, complete replica hardware, curved and blended visual system, instructor station, world wide airport and Navigation database, PC-based Windows environment.
Types include – A320, B737NG, B747 and B777
Pricing from $400,000USD Options Available
GULFSTREAM APPOINTS JEFF MILLER VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
March 2, 2010
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has named Jeff Miller to the newly created position of vice president, Communications. Miller will oversee internal and external communications at Gulfstream, reporting to Larry Flynn, senior vice president, Marketing and Sales. In this position, Miller will work closely with Bill Shira, vice president, Marketing and Sales Support.
Miller comes to Gulfstream from Dallas, where he spent nine years as CEO of Blake-Miller Communications, an advertising and public relations agency. During his tenure there, Miller developed public relations and advertising campaigns for aviation companies and others.
Prior to founding Blake-Miller Communications, Miller was vice president, Corporate Communications, at Galaxy Aerospace Corp. in Fort Worth, Texas, from September 1996 to June 2001. General Dynamics acquired Galaxy in June 2001.
From 1993-1996, Miller worked for Bombardier Learjet Inc. in Wichita, Kan., as director, Public Affairs. His career in Wichita included more than three years as manager, Marketing, for Piaggio Aviation Inc., an Italian company. He also spent five years as associate editor at AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Pilot Magazine in Washington, D.C., and was a copywriter for Young & Rubicam advertising agency in New York. Miller is a magna cum laude graduate of Amherst College in English and holds a master’s degree in international economics and European studies from The Johns Hopkins University. He has a commercial pilot’s license and is instrument, multi-engine and seaplane-rated.
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