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Erickson To Begin Flying Optionally-piloted Air Crane Next Year
Erickson said it would begin flying an optionally-piloted S-64F+ in 2022 and that it aimed for first customer deliveries in 2024. February 23, 2021, 3:59 PMErickson plans to make the first flight of...
View ArticleFly Lindy Plans Per-seat New York City-D.C. Helo Service
Fly Lindy plans to offer per-seat, scheduled helicopter charter shuttle service between New York City, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore starting in June.February 23, 2021, 4:28 PMFly Lindy, a subsidiary...
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Israel Selects Sikorsky’s King Stallion Helicopter
Sikorsky’s latest heavylift helicopter has been chosen over the CH-47 to replace first-generation CH-53s in service with the Israeli Air Force.February 26, 2021, 4:43 AMJust days after the Israeli...
View ArticleAireon To Provide ADS-B for Helos in North Sea
Aerion ADS-B system will monitor helicopter operations in the Bodo Oceanic flight region to altitudes of 10,000 feet.February 26, 2021, 12:12 PMADS-B service provider Aireon and Norway’s Avinor Air...
View ArticleAINsight: Just Land
The crash that killed Kobe Bryant could have been avoided if the pilot just decided to land the helicopter instead of continuing the flight.February 26, 2021, 12:14 PMOn February 9, the NTSB held a...
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Turkey Unveils Unmanned, Electric Attack Helicopter
Turkish Aerospace Industries expects to fly the new, electric-powered, unmanned T629 attack helicopter later this year. February 27, 2021, 8:18 PMTurkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) last week unveiled a...
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NTSB Chair Pushes for More Helicopter IFR
In the wake of the Kobe Bryant crash report, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt is pressing for more IFR helicopter operations. March 1, 2021, 8:00 AMDuring the February 9 hearing into the fatal...
View ArticleUSHST Calls for Light Helo Stability, Autopilot Systems
The USHST has unveiled recommended practices document for developing stability augmentation systems and autopilots in light helicopters.March 3, 2021, 11:19 AMThe U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST)...
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Construction Begins on Dubai Expo Helicopter Terminal
Leonardo, Falcon Aviation Services building new rotorcraft terminal for Dubai Expo 2020March 3, 2021, 11:59 AMLeonardo and Falcon Aviation Services have started building a new rotorcraft terminal that...
View ArticleAero Asset: Heavy Twins Lead Used Helicopter Market Rebound
Consultancy Aero Asset said the used helicopter market showed "incredible resiliency" in the last half of 2020. March 4, 2021, 2:00 PMThe used helicopter market recovered enough in the second half of...
View ArticleBell Moves To Remedy Cracked 505 Collectives, Restrictions
Bell said corrective actions for cracked collective sticks on its model 505 light single helicopter are currently in engineering review. March 6, 2021, 1:11 PMIn an information letter issued to...
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Babcock Offshore Posts Larger 2020 Loss
Babcock Mission Critical Services Offshore said it had a pre-tax loss of $30.285 million. March 9, 2021, 12:44 PMOffshore helicopter services company Babcock Mission Critical Services Offshore reported...
View ArticleCHC Buying Babcock's Offshore Aviation Unit
CHC is purchasing Babcock's offshore aviation business in the UK, Denmark, and Australia.March 11, 2021, 9:53 AMOffshore helicopter service provider CHC Group this morning announced a conditional...
View ArticleRotortrade Posts 'Resilient' 2020 Results
International helicopter reseller Rotortrade said it completed 27 transactions last year.March 11, 2021, 10:12 AMInternational helicopter reseller Rotortrade said it completed 27 transactions last...
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Leonardo Delivers First Trekker in Indonesia
Customer FlyKomala will use the aircraft there to carry out a range of missions including passenger transport.March 10, 2021, 1:42 PMLeonardo has delivered its first AW109 Trekker light twin to...
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Leonardo's 2020 Helicopter Deliveries Fall 29 Percent
Leonardo delivery drop offset by increased military and support sales. March 12, 2021, 8:10 AMAlthough unit deliveries plunged 29 percent last year, Leonardo Helicopters posted a 1.3 percent revenue...
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Kopter Restarts SH09 Helicopter Flight-test Program
The Kopter prototype was retrofitted with new rotor components, Garmin G3000H avionics.March 15, 2021, 2:32 AMKopter has restarted the flight-test program for its SH09 light single turbine helicopter....
View ArticleAviation Groups Unite To Oppose NYC Helo Bills
Two bills being considered for New York City could restrict as many as 80 percent of helicopter operations in the city.March 16, 2021, 6:37 PMAOPA, GAMA, HAI, NATA, NBAA, and the Eastern Region...
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CHC AW139s To Fly with HTAWS In Brazil
CHC is partnering with Shell and Leonardo to launch Leonardo's Helicopter’s Enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System in Brazil.March 16, 2021, 8:15 PMCHC Group is partnering with Shell...
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HAI Expanding International Reach, Safety Programs
While HAI head James Viola's year didn't go exactly as planned, his association is making progress on a number of fronts from new members to safety.March 17, 2021, 8:00 AMWhen James Viola accepted the...
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