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MRO
The Skill Quotient
Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) is on a rebound. Helicopter MRO in Canada has traditionally cashed in on several assets, includ
Battling Back
When the economy is bad, helicopters don’t get flown as much. And when helicopters are grounded, helicopter MROs suffer. After checking with operators and manufacturers from coast to coast, messages sound eerily similar.
Check Your Twelve O’Clock
While the benefits of police-operated helicopters are indisputable, that doesn’t mean the future will reflect the status quo. Emerging technologies and enduring government budget squeezes are among the key issues looming on the horizon.
Uncovering Hot Spots
At the upcoming CHC Safety & Quality Summit being held in Vancouver from March 22 to 24, a key focus area will be identifying strategies for operators to improve safety management and performance. Jerry Allen from Baines Simmons-Americas will be presenting on this topic. The following excerpt of his presentation highlights a three-step process, developed by Baines Simmons-Americas, that enables organizations to find the optimal relationship between their culture and their systems to promote better safety management.
Waivers Are Your Reserve Chutes
Life is dangerous. People get killed simply walking down the street. Others take great risks, and never get harmed. Whether by grand design or random luck, life happens, and people get hurt.
Vector awarded Turbomeca Arriel 2 license
Oct. 14, 2009, Toronto -Vector Aerospace Corp.has received a new license from Turbomeca for repair and overhaul of Arriel 2 engine models for North America.
Vector approval for Bell 407 “glass cockpit” installation
Oct. 1, 2009, Richmond, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America has received FAA certification for the development of an STC for ICDS installations on the Bell 407.
Serving the Industry
When did the occupation of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer begin? The earliest designers were a combination of today’s engineer, scientist, machinist and mechanic.
Aftermarket Magic
Successful companies don’t sell products – they solve problems. In the somewhat unlikely community of Stoney Creek, Ont., there’s a one-stop completion centre that definitely embodies this principle.
Helicopter MROs Weigh In
As we all know, 2009 has not been a good year for most Canadian helicopter companies and the MROs who serve them. In particular, a drastically reduced demand for oil, lumber and minerals has slashed the use of helicopters.
AgustaWestland and Heli-One sign agreement
 Sept. 29, 2009 - AgustaWestland has signed an agreement with Heli-One for the establishment
of a Repair & Overhaul Centre in Vancouver.
Vector Aerospace announces new contract with Boeing
Sept. 28, 2009, Toronto - Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services - Fleetlands has been awarded an initial contract by Boeing to carry out major modification packages on UK MoD Chinook helicopters.
Eurocopter Canada and BCIT announce new training program
 Sept. 25, 2009, Richmond, B.C.- Eurocopter Canada and BCIT have announced an MOU that will see the future development of a specialized
training program in airframe and engine maintenance.
New platform approach system for Sikorsky S-92s
 Sept. 23, 2009 , Duxford, England,– Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today
announced the introduction of a new functionality offered on the S-92®
helicopter to provide offshore oil operators with an automated approach.
New general manager of DART Helicopter Services
 Aug. 27, 2009,. Kent, WA — Steven E. Joseph has been named general
manager of DART Helicopter Services (DHS), company President Jeff
Shapiro announced this week.
Vector Aerospace awarded Brazilian Air Force contract
Aug 19, 2009, Toronto - Vector Helicopter Services – North America, been awarded a contract by the Brazilian Air Force in support of its fleet of Bell H-1H helicopters. |
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