As these pages went to press, Spanish-based operator Inaer was about to close its acquisition of Italian counterpart Elilario. Inaer operates 136 helicopters for EMS, offshore support, aerial work, surveillance, firefighting, scheduled air transport and executive charter.
It has bases in Spain, Chile, Portugal and Italy. It is known under several brands, including Helisureste in Spain and Elidolomiti in Italy.
Elilario operates 30 twin-engine helicopters in offshore, firefighting and EMS roles. It has about 20 bases throughout the country and owns French operator Proteus Hélicoptères.
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Duo Smashes Around-the-world Helo Speed Record
August 19, 2008 The “Grand Adventure” concluded yesterday morning at New York La Guardia Airport. Helicopter pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik flew a... |
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Offshore Contract for Norsk
August 01, 2008 Norsk Helikopter has signed a six-year contract with StatoilHydro and ENI Norge for offshore oil platform helicopter transportation from... |
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Silver State Students Sue Lender
August 01, 2008 Students of the now-defunct training school Silver State Helicopters are suing KeyBank, one of the banks that financed their tuition, charging... |
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Eurocopter Takes Over Mx Firm
August 01, 2008 Eurocopter has announced it will take over Motorflug Baden-Baden, a German helicopter MRO specialist. The firm has bases in Baden-Baden,... |
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With an eye to the environment, Eurocopter mulls system changes
August 01, 2008 Eurocopter is stepping up its efforts to make helicopters more environmentally friendly by eliminating hydraulic and engine bleed-air systems,... |
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