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Senior Airbus Exec: eVTOL Technology 'Not There Yet'
Romain Trapp said that it could be “decades” before eVTOL aircraft become integrated into an advanced air mobility (AAM) environment.April 5, 2021, 1:04 PMA senior Airbus Helicopters executive last...
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Bell Continues Cautious Swim into AAM Pool
Bell continues to move cautiously on its two marquis electric demonstration aircraft, the Nexus and APT. April 6, 2021, 9:50 AMDespite the establishment last month of a new division—eAviation—within...
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Safran Signs German Police to New Engine Support Deal
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a new Support-By-Hour (SBH) contract with the German federal police.April 6, 2021, 12:06 PMSafran Helicopter Engines has signed a new Support-By-Hour (SBH) contract...
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HAI Honors UM Team for Organ Delivery Via Drone
Golden Hour honorees, the University of Maryland UAS Test Site Team and Medical Center, developed a drone with monitoring equipment to deliver organs.April 8, 2021, 8:30 AMOn April 19, 2019, the...
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Leonardo Progressing on Training Center, AW609, TH-73A
Leonardo is readying to open its new training center in a few weeks and begin deliveries of its new TH-73A program.April 12, 2021, 9:33 AMDespite the complexities involved with the Covid-19 pandemic,...
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Airbus Lands Asia-Pac O&G Launch Customer for H160
Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia has ordered an Airbus Helicopters H160 intermediate twin to service the local oil and gas sector. April 12, 2021, 11:06 AMDerazona Helicopters in Indonesia has ordered...
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Wheels Up, Bell Collaborate on First Step Toward UAM
The companies are working together to usher in what they claim will be the first step toward urban air mobility (UAM) operations.April 12, 2021, 11:37 PMWheels Up is collaborating with Bell to usher in...
View ArticleL.A. Drone Pilot Avoids Prison
The operator of a drone that struck an LAPD AStar last year has been sentenced to a $500 fine and probation. April 13, 2021, 9:49 AMThe pilot of an illegally operated drone that hit a Los Angeles...
View ArticleUsed Helicopter Sales Slump—Again
Aero Asset notes a "parallel decline in both transactions and supply.” April 13, 2021, 11:30 AMThe bounce in used helicopter sales in the second half of 2020 seems to have been triggered more by...
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Airbus VSR700 Optionally-Piloted Helo Hits Speed Milestone
Airbus is expanding the flight envelope of its VSR700 optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), recently achieving forward speeds of 60 knots.April 14, 2021, 4:20 AMAirbus is expanding the flight envelope of...
View ArticleLCI Teams with LCM on Sloane EMS Deal
LCA recently leased two Leonardo AW109SPs to UK-based Sloane Helicopters through a co-investing vehicle formed with LCM Partners.April 14, 2021, 2:41 PMAircraft lessor LCI recently gained Sloane...
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HAI Honors John Cooper of Columbus Police Aviation Unit
John Cooper, the longest-serving pilot and safety and training officer for the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police, is HAI's Law Enforcement Award Honoree.April 14, 2021, 3:31 PMJohn Cooper, the...
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Universal Avionics Gaining in Helicopter Marketplace
Universal Avionics sees plenty of opportunity for its ClearVision EFVS and SkyVis wearable HUD in the rotorcraft market. April 14, 2021, 4:46 PMUniversal Avionics is moving further ahead with...
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Safran Moving Forward on Hybridization, SAF for Helos
Safran anticipates handing over the Aneto-1X engines mid-year for 2022 Airbus Helicopters Racer flight trials that will prove out an "eco mode."April 15, 2021, 9:03 AMSafran Helicopter Engines is...
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Biden Offshore Wind Boost Could Trigger Helicopter Boon
The Biden administration has indicated that it is going all-in on offshore wind, particularly in the New York Bight. April 15, 2021, 12:15 PMIn what may be a boon to the oil and gas-battered offshore...
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David Fox Receives Top Mx Honors from HAI
HAI recognized David Fox, who has a maintenance and training career spanning five decades, with its Maintenance Excellence Award.April 15, 2021, 2:53 PMDavid Fox, who has a maintenance and training...
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Pandemic Spurs Airbus Helicopters Training Changes
Airbus Helicopters has enhanced its distance learning capabilities and is now making many of those permanent. April 15, 2021, 6:03 PMAirbus Helicopters boasted one of the most robust OEM training...
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French Military Orders More Super Pumas
Purchase of eight more Airbus H225Ms is part of French government's sitmulus plan to aid the aerospace industry. April 16, 2021, 1:35 PMThe French Minister of Armed Forces will purchase eight...
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Airbus AStar Gets Power Boost
EASA has certified a 10 percent power upgrade for the Safran Arriel 2D engine in the Airbus Helicopters H125 single.April 16, 2021, 12:47 PMAirbus Helicopters has received EASA certification for a 10...
View ArticleNASA Helicopter Flies on Mars
Ingenuity becomes the first aircraft to conduct controlled, powered flight on another planet. April 19, 2021, 10:40 AMAfter a week delay, NASA’s $80 million Ingenuity Mars coaxial helicopter took...
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