Offices: 75 Elm Tree Road, Locking, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8EL, England Publisher/Editor ELFAN ap REES Managing Editor CLAIRE ap REES ADVERTISING SALES Tel: +44 (0)1934 822524 Fax: +44 (0)1934 822400 email:office@helidata.info HELiDATA Classified Volume 36 Number 02 Dateline: 21st January 2015 HELiDATA on the Web www.aviapress.co.uk In this issue: * Elilombarda offshore support flights * Robinson R66 Turbine Marine * Heli Charter sell fifth Model 429 CASTLE AIR Quality, Experience, Sales and Service for all your Agusta needs worldwide SUNRISE HELICOPTER INC. See our Main Advert on Page 3 Rolls Royce 250 Series and PT6T Series engines, modules and accessories for sale/exchange. Contact: John Peacocke peacockej@aol.com Tel: 281-251-4005 www.sunrisehelicopter.com Want to sell your helicopter? Contact Eastern Atlantic Helicopters +44 (0)1273 463336 / sales@easternatlantic.co.uk We buy, sell and broker helicopters worldwide HELiDATA Classified Next Deadline 28th January 2015 21st January 2015 HELiDATA The US Federal Aviation Administration recently approved a float option for the Robinson R66 helicopter, with a new variant designated the R66 Turbine Marine. The pop-out floats are similar to the system provided for the pistonengined R44, using the same float tubes but with revised attachments. Intended primarily for emergency use but also approved for water take offs at reduced operating weights, to allow for water operations training or limited amphibious use, the float option adds around 29kg (65lb) to the helicopter's empty weight. The system is activated by a lever on the pilot's collective and inflates within 2-3 seconds, using pressurised helium from a tank mounted under the starboard rear seat. When not in use the float tubes stow in low-profile protective covers along the landing gear skids, minimising drag and allowing easy cabin entry and exit. Robinson has established the base price of the R66 Turbine Marine at $875,000 HELiDATA Classified - Wir sprechen Deutsch HELiDATA Rotortrade Services has signed a new trade-in agreement with AgustaWestland, taking eight second-hand helicopters of various types for remarketing to new customers. Rotortrade signed an exclusive distributorship contract in 2013 with AgustaWestland to support trade-in sales on a global basis, particularly for VIP/corporate and private helicopters where there is a high market demand and ease of reconfiguration to suit purchasers. The company also offers related services, such as pre-purchase inspections. 21st January 2015 21st January 2015 HELiDATA Apple International Inc Ltd Offer For Sale Fully Refurbished VVIP Bell 206B JetRanger Beware this helicopter will cause the WOW sensation. New modern paint scheme, new luxurious leather interior, refurbished floats & upgraded Garmin avionic suite. Over 1,000 man hours spent remanufacturing this helicopter including refurbishing the airframe, and meticulously inspecting every component. No other JetRanger on the market will have had this amount of money or detail invested in it.Helicopters can accumulate unseen problems that aren’t found until a later date, so we have checked every inch to prevent them before they occur to make sure you stay in the air for longer - don’t buysomeone else’s problem! Fresh intensive annual, no damage history & All AD’s, SB’s & CEB’s current. £355,000 GBP (+ VAT for a UK Sale) Full spec online at www.appleheli.com Tel: +44 (0)1508 533 180 or Email sales@appleheli.com UK Bell Helicopter dealer Heli Charter has now sold five Model 429 helicopters into the country, with the latest example for insurance company Homeserve recently fitted out at the Heli Charter, Manston facility in Kent. The aircraft will replace a corporate Airbus Helicopters AS355N currently operated by Homeserve. Meanwhile Bell has secured its first order in Europe for the Model 429WLG variant with a retractable undercarriage. The helicopter, which will feature a Mecaer VIP corporate interior, has been ordered by a Swiss company. Refuelling (Strictly PPR) Jet A-1 and Avgas 100LL Hangarage Visit our brand new facilities For further details: Tel: 01664 823846 info@nottinghamheliport.co.uk www.nottinghamheliport.co.uk Find us on Facebook & Twitter Eurocopter EC135 High Skid Kit New with EASA Form Ones, full kit including tubes, ground handling wheels and bear paws. Available immediately, ex Norwich UK. Contact SaxonAir sales@saxonair.com (+44) 01603 518212 HELiDATA Classified office@helidata.info WANTED Time Expired / Damaged Parts? The Helicopter Museum is always grateful for donations Before you skip it phone 01934 635227 helimuseum@ btconnect.com HELiDATA 21st January 2015 FOR SALE Schweizer 300CBi 2006, TT 1,900 hrs Bell 206B-3 D TT 8964 hrs, Red O exterior, Grey Interior. S L Duals, Part sep, lots of extras Bell 206L-3 1987, TTAF 8532, Green Metallic, Black Stripe, Beautiful AS355N 1985, Excellent times, Duals, Full Avionics, Bose, Air Con, Eurocopter EC135P2 ER 2006, only 667 UND R Hrs. TT, FFE O Fully equipped/IFR/GVN, Always hangared Robinson R44 Raven II Red Exterior, Cream Interior, Immaculate. Air Con, TT 845 hrs For more details and full specs on the above please email helicosale@gmail.com Italian operator Elilombarda has begun support flights to the Ocean Endeavor offshore platform in the Black Sea, using AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters flying from Constanta in Romania. The offshore platform is drilling in waters reaching some 800m (2625ft) in depth and 185km (100nm) offshore in the Neptune Block, which is 50/50 percent owned by ExxonMobile Romania and OMV Petrom. Elilombarda won the multiyear contract despite a court challenge in Romania earlier this year and has leased two AW139s, both of which came from the AgustaWestland Philadelphia assembly line and were ferried to Italy in mid-October. The aircraft were then flown to Constanta on 24 October to begin operations. Of the two helicopters, one is configured for the search and rescue role with an additional long range fuel tank and Breeze-Eastern hoist. The second aircraft is fitted out to carry 12 passengers plus crew. Both helicopters are equipped with the AgustaWestland developed Ice Protection System, which is considered essential for winter operations in the Black Sea region. 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