New Member Spotlight S.A.F.E. Structure Designs 06.25.2020 S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is the global leader in custom-built maintenance platforms that understands the unique challenges associated with accessing all areas of an aircraft. The custom-built designs ensure functional work-flows, safe access and fall protection. Exclusive features also address fatigue related issues with comfort padding, and ergonomic accessories to prevent FOD. S.A.F.E. supports helicopter tour operations with maintenance stands that can provide ...
New Member Spotlight GPMS 04.28.2020 GPMS is a rotorcraft health monitoring company with a next generation, predictive HUMS called “Foresight”. Foresight pairs onboard sensor and avionics data with cloud based software to deliver a Rotor Track and Balance solution at the end of every flight; Component and Engine monitoring with predictive Remaining Useful Life estimates for all drives, shafts, and bearings; and Flight Data Monitoring ...
Helicopter Association International Mourns the Passing of Industry Pioneer Elling Halvorson 04.21.2020 Elling B. Halvorson, founder and chairman of the board of Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters in Boulder City, Nevada, died Apr. 16, 2020, at the age of 88. With the opening of his helicopter tour company in 1965, he is credited with creating the site-specific helicopter tourism sector. Elling was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Jan. 2, 1932. His father ...
FAA AVCAMSPlus Web Site Available Now. 03.27.2020 “The Aviation Weather Camera Program Office is pleased to announce the availability of the AVCAMSPlus web site for public testing and feedback. AVCAMSPlus represents the next generation of our legacy web site which incorporates camera images and weather information, along with additional data sets (where available) such as airport diagrams, chart supplements, and approach and departure procedures. The Aviation Weather ...
TOPS aiming for stronger safety culture across air tour sector 02.18.2020 Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS) is changing its membership program to include a much broader segment of operators than just its traditional part 135 rotorcraft base, in an effort to raise the level of safety among air tour operators. The expansion of the program has been coined the “Rising Tide Program” as a reflection of its inclusive nature. “The ...
