Mark Huber is an aviation industry veteran who has worked in the flight training, aircraft sales, aircraft component, and airport development businesses. He has flight time in more than 50 different and diverse aircraft, including helicopters, aerobatic aircraft, vintage warbirds, jet fighters, business jets and turboprops, and transport-category aircraft. He has jumped out of several of these—on purpose—with a parachute. His defense and aviation journalism has been published in a variety of national and international periodicals.

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Mark Huber

Sikorsky (Booth 8114) recognized Helijet for 30 years of safe operations in Sikorsky S-76s. Helijet currently operates a fleet of 11 S-76s, primarily in scheduled passenger service, charter and EMS, the latter through its British Columbia Ambulance Services (BCAS) division. BCAS flies 7,000 patients annually in all-weather, day/night operations.


"Since 1998, we've flown over 25,000 flight hours and facilitated more than 50,000 patient transfers with BCAS using the Sikorsky S-76," said Helijet CEO Daniel Sitnam. "The reliability of the S-76 has been a key part of our success and our excellent safety record."


Over the last three decades, Helijet has flown more than two million passengers. Sikorsky will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the S-76's first flight on March 13th. More than 850 have been delivered worldwide since 1979.&nbsp;

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Sikorsky Highlights Helijet's 30 Years of Safe S-76 Ops

The company  has flown over 25,000 flight hours and facilitated more than 50,000 patient flights with its BCAS division using the S-76.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Austrian operator signed an order during the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany

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Matt Thurber

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Settlement Reached in Hansen Helicopters Case

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Unither Achieves First Hydrogen-powered Helicopter Flight

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

At 17 years old, she already has her PPL.

Meet Olivia Thompson, the UK's Youngest-Ever Female Helicopter Pilot

Amy Wilder

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Training scenarios simulate challenging local conditions

AW139 Full-flight Simulator Debuts in Faroe Islands

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

HAI Heli-Expo 2017

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