News – Nordic Rotors

Helicopter accident in Porjus

By on Jun 04, 2019

A helicopter has been involved in an accident close to Porjus in northern Sweden earlier today. There were two people on board at the time of the accident and both could walk away by themselves from t...

Jämtlandsflyg to seize operations

By Nordic Rotors on Feb 14, 2019

Today Jämtlands Flyg announced on their Facebook page that they will seize operations as of mid-March. The 65 year old company says a highly competitive market with high demanding regulations unfortun...

Weather cameras to help saving lives

By Nordic Rotors on Mar 25, 2018

The County of Västra Götaland (VGR) has started a project to install weather cameras at several different hospitals in the region in order to enhance flight safety and reduce the amount of cancelled f...

Savback Heli and Rotortrade in new partnership

By Nordic Rotors on Feb 28, 2018

Rotortrade Services and Savback Helicopters are very happy to announce they are joining forces to better support customers in Northern and Eastern Europe. Rotortrade is a leading international heli...

Kopter Group announces new order for 18 SH09 from Helitrans

By Nordic Rotors on Feb 28, 2018

Kopter Group (former Marenco) announced yesterday at the opening of Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, the signature of a firm contract for twelve SH09 plus six options with Helitrans AS, one of Norway’s...

First EMS AW169 launched in the Nordics

By Nordic Rotors on Jan 16, 2018

Babcock Scandinavian AirAmbulance (BSAA) is pleased to announce that it has launched the very first state-of-the-art AW169 helicopter in active Emergency Medical Service (EMS) duty in the Nordics. The...

Helicopter accident south of Älvsbyn

By on Sep 26, 2017

The Swedish Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) and the Swedish Police reports that a helicopter has been involved in an accident south of Älvsbyn in northern Sweden earlier today. There were two...

Kallax Flyg is recruiting a pilot / flight instructor

By Nordic Rotors on Jul 18, 2017

Kallax Flyg AB is recruiting a new pilot with a flight instructor rating for its operations in northern Sweden. The minimum requirements include: • EASA FI(H) • 1000 hrs, with at least 250 hrs as...

Norwegian Police chooses AW169

By Nordic Rotors on Jul 12, 2017

The Norwegian Police Directorate has chosen Leonardo Helicopters as the supplier of the country’s new police helicopters. The AW169 has been selected for the role, and it will contribute to the modern...

Norway and UK lifts H225 restrictions

By Nordic Rotors on Jul 07, 2017

The UK and Norwegian aviation authorities have today set out plans for the lifting of operating restrictions on H225LP and AS332L2 helicopters. The restrictions were imposed following the fatal accide...