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HNZ Group is constantly making news as we continue to grow and deliver world-class service. Learn more about what we’ve been up to lately by reviewing the following news stories and articles.

HNZ Group to acquire an Airbus Helicopters AS350B2/B3E Level 7 Flight Training Device

March 3, 2015/in In the News, News /by Joannah


HNZ Group Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase a state-of-the-art Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2/B3E Level 7 Flight Training Device (“FTD”) from Frasca International, Inc. The FTD is to be housed at the Edmonton International Airport (“EIA”) main terminal building, and will be the first of its kind in Canada.

Upon certification of the FTD, HNZ’s training course will be the first in North America to receive regulatory credit for in-aircraft flight hours on a single engine helicopter FTD and represents a unique training offering. In addition to HNZ crews, the FTD will be available to the broader helicopter industry for third party training.

The device will allow pilots to simulate inadvertent entry into deteriorating weather, night flying, platform and rooftop landings, confined area procedures and emergency procedures training including failures not possible to practice safely in the aircraft. The device will be used in completing Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2/B3E type endorsements, initial and recurrency training.

Features of the FTD include Frasca TruVision™ Global visual system with projection display in a totally enclosed spherical screen (200° x 70° field of view). Databases including the Edmonton area and specialized training scenarios at various locations in Canada will be provided. The FTD will also include a vibration platform, Graphical Instructor Station (GISt™), and cargo mirror simulation.

Delivery, installation and certification of the device is expected to be completed in May 2016.

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HNZ Group is Awarded a New Nova Scotia Offshore Oil and Gas Support Contract

January 26, 2015/in In the News, News /by Joannah

HNZ Group has been awarded a contract by Shell Canada Energy (“Shell”) to provide offshore personnel and cargo transport, medevac and search and rescue services from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The services will be delivered by HNZ’s subsidiary Canadian Helicopters Ltd, which has provided emergency medical services support to Nova Scotia’s Emergency Health Services from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport since 1999.

The contract, was awarded in support of Shell’s “Shelburne Basin Venture Exploration Drilling Project” which is expected to commence mid-year of 2015 for a duration of approximately 260 days. The contract will utilize two leased Sikorsky S-92 aircraft for offshore personnel, cargo and medevac transport and a third leased Sikorsky S-92 for dedicated search and rescue operations. Over the term of the initial contract period, revenues are expected to be approximately CAD$20 million dollars.

HNZ’s President and CEO, Don Wall, said “we are excited to expand our current aviation operations in Halifax to include this important step in supporting Shell’s exploration operations offshore Nova Scotia and we appreciate the continuing confidence Shell has placed in HNZ. We look forward to providing a safe and efficient service, while expanding our capabilities in Nova Scotia into heavy offshore helicopters including a full, all weather search and rescue service, in the North Atlantic. This contract indicates success in executing our expansion and diversification strategy post-Afghanistan, and as a Canadian owned Corporation, marks the natural next step of entering the Canadian offshore oil and gas market.”

This contract is HNZ’s third offshore oil and gas support contract with Shell globally and represents its first offshore contract in Atlantic Canada.

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HNZ’s Nampa Valley Receives Airbus Keycopter Award

November 13, 2014/in In the News, News /by Joannah

Joe Gray from Airbus Helicopters, awards Chris Rekemeyer, Chief Exchange Officer at Nampa Valley Helicopters, a Keycopter Award at the Airbus Helicopters Customer Service Symposium held in Grapevine, Texas in September. Chris received the award for “Most Improved Ordering” as Nampa Valley Helicopters had the biggest change in E-Commerce ordering from 2013 to 2014 for organizations ordering over 300 line items per year.

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HNZ Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Shell Philippines Contract

September 24, 2014/in In the News, News /by Joannah

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – September 2014 – Shell Philippines management is presented with a picture of the AW139 helicopter in commemoration of the first anniversary of the start of HNZ’s contract with Shell Philippines. The contract involves the provision of crew change helicopter services in support of the Shell Philippines Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project.

From Left: Scott Low – Contracts & Procurement Manager, Shell Philippines; Marma Limgenco – Logistics Manager, Shell Philippines; Brian Currie – Philippines Base Manager, HNZ; Don Wall, President & CEO, HNZ

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HNZ Group is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its team

July 31, 2014/in In the News, News, Uncategorized /by Joannah

Recent additions to the HNZ Group team: Ms. Karen Armstrong, Marketing and Community Relations Manager for Canadian Helicopters, and Mr. Rick Burt, Vice President Offshore Operations, Business Development and Strategy for HNZ Global.

Mr. Rick Burt joined the HNZ Global team as ‘Vice President Offshore Operations, Business Development and Strategy’ adding considerable strength to its international offshore oil and gas support capability. Rick brings 35 years of increasingly responsible experience commencing as a pilot on Canada’s east coast and various international locations. Rick has held several international executive management positions in the helicopter industry, working in both North and South America, and Asia Pacific. Rick holds an MBA from Royal Roads University.

Ms. Karen Armstrong joined the Canadian Helicopters’ team as ‘Marketing and Community Relations Manager’. Karen has 15 years experience in the aviation industry and has an extensive grasp of the Canadian and South American helicopter market with prior positions which included Safety and Operations, Administration and Sales. Karen’s varied experience will assist us in growing our client base both in Canada and globally.

Karen and Rick will both be based out of the Edmonton office.

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New President & CEO at Edmonton Airports

April 8, 2014/in In the News, News /by Joannah

Don Wall (right) President & CEO of HNZ Group Inc. welcomes Tom Ruth to his new position as President & CEO of Edmonton Airports. Edmonton International Airport’s new office tower is home to HNZ Group’s and Canadian Helicopters’ executive/administrative offices.

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Funds Raised for Regions Affected by Typhoon Haiyan

February 20, 2014/in In the News, News, Uncategorized /by Joannah

 

L to R: Marie-Josée Vendette - Human Resources Manager, Canadian Helicopters; Don Wall - President & CEO, HNZ Group; Marie Andrée Chaurette – Human Resources Coordinator, Canadian Helicopters.

HNZ Group recently concluded an internal fund raising effort in support of those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.    A combination of employee contributions, company contributions, and government matching raised a total of $21,210.  The funds will be donated towards ongoing aid for those affected by the typhoon.

HNZ Group has operations in the Philippines, but fortunately no employees were hurt and no aircraft were damaged.

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Terrace Hangar Grand Opening

February 6, 2014/in In the News, News /by Joannah

February 6, 2014 – Canadian Helicopters recently hosted a Grand Opening and Open House of its newly built hangar and office facility in Terrace,British Columbia,Canada.    The event was well attended by various customers, suppliers, local media, and the HNZ Board of Directors.     

The 13,000 square foot facility includes areas for reception, offices, pilot lounge, flight planning and debriefing rooms, and hangar space for 12 aircraft.  Canadian Helicopters moved into the new facility in May of 2013 and is now comfortably positioned to accommodate the growth of the region.

 

 

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Recent Tour of New Nampa Valley Helicopters Facility

July 22, 2013/in In the News, News, Uncategorized /by Joannah

HNZ President & CEO, Don Wall, along with senior managers from Willis Aerospace recently toured Nampa Valley Helicopters’ new facility in Meridian, Idaho.

Pictured from left to right: Dean Tromburg, General Manager – Nampa Valley Helicopters; Don Wall, President & CEO – HNZ Group; John Rooley, CEO – Willis Aerospace Americas; Glenn Beadling, Senior Vice President – Willis Global Aviation; and Hugh Whitfield, Managing Director – Heli-Welders / Nampa Valley Helicopters.

/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CH-logo-EN.png 0 0 Joannah /wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CH-logo-EN.png Joannah2013-07-22 16:36:092020-10-02 15:22:40Recent Tour of New Nampa Valley Helicopters Facility

Heli-Expo

March 12, 2013/in In the News, New News, News, Uncategorized /by Joannah

HNZ Group unveiled its new exhibit at Helicopter Association International’s Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 5-7, 2013.    Teams from Nampa Valley Helicopters, Heli-Welders Canada and HNZ Topflight took part in the busy event.

HNZ’s newest AW139 helicopter was also on display at AgustaWestland’s booth.      This aircraft is destined for work in the Philippines through HNZ Global.

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