Swiss Air-Rescue Rega Takes a Major Step in “Project Icebird” With a Contract for Three Rescue AW169s
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For those of you that work on or support helicopters or have ever been to the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) main event — Heli-Expo, you know that it is undoubtedly the largest helicopter tradeshow in the world. This year’s Heli-Expo 2024 was no exception.
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Bird Control Group, CHC Helicopter and Total E&P Nederland (a subsidiary of the French energy company Total) collaborate to develop and install an automated laser and sound system to repel birds in an animal friendly manner.
The Aerolaser Helipad is an automated device that combines laser and sound to keep birds at distance from helidecks. The system can be configured to the specific conditions of an installation and has minimal impact on the environment.
Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), a leading global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce its new certification as a Bell Helicopter Certified Maintenance Center (CMC).

Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announces that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has agreed to acquire 15 helicopters from the AW family, comprising of the AW169 light intermediate, AW139 intermediate and AW189

The U.S. Coast Guard has contracted with Breeze-Eastern Corporation to provide new hydraulic hoist controllers for its MH-65 search and rescue fleet.