News – Nordic Rotors

HeliNord takes delivery of a new Long Ranger

By on Nov 28, 2013

Today the Örnsköldsvik company HeliNord Norden took delivery of a second Long Ranger that will join the company’s fleet of HeliSki helicopters in Kittelfjäll this winter. The helicopter, a 1988 Bell 2...

No HEMS decision in Dalarna

By on Nov 19, 2013

Dalarna’s County Council has not been able to reach a final decision whether to acquire an EMS helicopter or not. The decision to buy a helicopter was expected to be reached in a meeting earlier today...

EastAir takes off with a new structure

By on Nov 18, 2013

The Stockholm company EastAir has resumed its helicopter operations after a major reconstruction that included the replacement of several key positions in the management group. Seth Olofsson, a former...

Norway selects AW101 to replace SAR Sea Kings

By on Nov 08, 2013

The Norwegian Government has decided to commence final negotiations with AgustaWestland for the delivery of new search and rescue helicopters to replace the aging fleet of SAR Sea Kings. – I am ver...

New pilot wanted for Värmland's HEMS

By on Oct 20, 2013

Värmland’s County Council is looking for a new full-time helicopter emergency medical pilot. The minimum requirements are: CPL-H, IR, MCC, ATPL theory and HEMS experience. The applicant shall comply w...

Supreme Court declines robbery pilot’s plea

By on Oct 16, 2013

The Swedish Supreme Court has declined the convicted helicopter pilot’s appeal of his eight-year prison sentence issued by the Svea Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court states that it has reviewed all t...

Offshore precautionary landing in Norway

By on Oct 04, 2013

The crew of a Sikorsky S-92 performed a safe precautionary landing at the unmanned Yme offshore platform in the North Sea during a routine crew change flight earlier this afternoon. The helicopter was...

Helicopter accident north of Kiruna

By on Sep 26, 2013

A helicopter was involved in an accident north of Kiruna today. The occupants survived without serious injuries, but the helicopter was badly damaged. The commercial helicopter was engaged in a liftin...

Airlift Helicopter Sweden files for bankruptcy

By on Sep 22, 2013

Airlift Helicopter Sweden AB and its parent company Airlift Sweden Holding AB has filed for bankruptcy. The helicopter company, which has been operating since the early 90s, closed its activity last w...

Military helicopters to support Swedish Police

By on Sep 13, 2013

The Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing will assist the Swedish National Police with medium-heavy helicopter support, according to a new assignment from the Swedish Government. The money to establish...