AvidAir International is one of only six companies world-wide that provides RR250 compressor case repair and overhaul (R&O), and has recently been granted Federal Aviation Administration approval to provide its new patent pending carbon fiber composite lining to the industry. Craig Rookstool, President and CEO for AvidAir notes that this is a new carbon fiber composite solution for the...

Sikorsky Aerospace Services’ Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (SAS MRO) division announces it received the 2010 Maintenance Excellence Award from the Naval Reserve Tactical Support Wing (TSW) for support of the VFC-13 Squadron based in Fallon, NV. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The award, also...

HeliFlite, a provider of helicopter transportation in the New York area, celebrates its 20,000th accident-free flight hour in its 12 year history. Founded in 1998, HeliFlite is a full service helicopter operator offering on demand charter, a 25-hour HeliCard, fractional ownership and aircraft management services. HeliFlite’s outstanding safety record has been recognized by ARGUS International who...

Air Methods Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire OF Air Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries including Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. (together, Omniflight). Omniflight provides air medical transport services throughout the United States and provides these services under both the community-based and hospital-based service delivery models utilizing a fleet of...

Tiger Tugs introduces its new model 5.5 helicopter transporter. The new Tiger Tug makes moving helicopters safer and easier. With its unique wireless remote control system users can maneuver a helicopter in tight hangar spaces effortlessly while controlling it from any vantage point. No longer do users need to have an extra person to watch for hangar incursions. This is the first true scissor...