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Bell Delivers 300th Jet Ranger X
The first Bell 505 was delivered in 2017. Today 300 aircraft are in operation across six continents. May 12, 2021, 11:43 AMBell delivered its 300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X turbine light single helicopter...
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Japan’s New Seahawk Variant Takes to the Air
The SH-60L is the latest in a line of license-built Seahawk versions for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.May 14, 2021, 6:22 AMMitsubishi Heavy Industries conducted the first flight of the XSH-60L...
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ACH Deals with Challenging but Resilient Market
Airbus Corporate Helicopters finding success and opportunity in the yachting market.May 17, 2021, 1:01 PMWhile Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) had to navigate the global pandemic in 2020, the...
View ArticleHelo IMC Avoidance Course Launched
The USHST and HAI have launched the “56 Seconds to Live” course on line. May 17, 2021, 4:12 PMThe US Helicopter Safety Team’s (USHST) “56 Seconds to Live” unintended flight into instrument...
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Ruggedness, Reliability Keep Russian VIP helicopters in Vogue
The Mi-8/17 series helicopters remain in widespread use worldwide.May 18, 2021, 9:03 AMAlbeit having a small share in the global market for business aircraft, the Russian aerospace industry maintains...
View ArticleInsurer Seeks Removal from Bryant Crash Lawsuit
OC Helicopter insurer Endurance claims $10 million policy does not cover rotorcraft. May 19, 2021, 9:46 AMThe insurer of a key defendant in a tsunami of litigation engulfing the January 2020 crash of a...
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Airbus H160 Earns JCAB Approval
Airbus Helicopters’ H160 medium twin has been granted type certification by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau. May 19, 2021, 9:57 AMThe Airbus Helicopters H160 medium twin has been granted type...
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Astronics Secures STCs for Enhance Vision on EC130s
FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada Civil Aviation have all approved the Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 aboard Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4s and T2s.May 21, 2021, 9:40 AMAstronics Corp. has been granted supplemental...
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Universal and Bell Team On 505 Training
Universal Helicopters (UHI) is partnering with Bell to deliver pilot training in the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light turbine single. May 21, 2021, 10:17 AMUniversal Helicopters (UHI) is partnering with...
View ArticlePAG's Keystone Acquisition Adds M250 Engine Expertise
The global fleet of M250 gas turbine engines has logged more than 250 million flight hours among 170 fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft types.May 24, 2021, 11:27 AMPrecision Aviation Group (PAG) has...
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Airbus Completes First Five-blade H145 Retrofit
Airbus Helicopters has performed the first conversion of a four-blade H145 light twin to the new five-blade version.May 25, 2021, 11:13 AMAirbus Helicopters has performed the first conversion of a...
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Subaru and Bell Deliver First 412EPX
Japan’s national police has taken delivery of the first customer production Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter. May 25, 2021, 1:01 PMJapan’s national police has taken delivery of the first production Subaru...
View ArticleHelo Crashed while Testing New Fire Bucket System
All four aboard the Brainerd Helicopters UH-60A were killed during the test of a new fire bucket release system. May 27, 2021, 1:18 AMThe 1981 Sikorsky UH-60A that crashed and killed all four aboard...
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Philippines Government Confirms T129 Attack Helicopter Order
The Turkish Aerospace T129 will bring a needed boost to the Philippine Air Force’s counter-insurgency capabilities.May 27, 2021, 6:00 AMThe Philippines' defense secretary, Delfin Lorenzana, this week...
View ArticleBristow Narrows Losses On Declining Revenues
Bristow Group says it expects the offshore helicopter market to recover in late 2021. May 27, 2021, 11:16 AMBristow Group reported a net loss for the fiscal year ending March 31 of $56.1 million on...
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Directional Aviation Division Halo To Buy 200 Eve eVTOLs for UAM Network
Halo, the new urban air mobility operational launched by business aviation group OneSky Flight, has placed an order for 200 eVTOLs from Embraer Eve.June 1, 2021, 7:59 AMHalo, the new urban air mobility...
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Helo Safety Experts Stress IIMC Avoidance Over Recovery
Webinar participants stress the need for better preflight and enroute weather decision-making. June 1, 2021, 8:15 AMA diverse team of helicopter industry safety experts discounted the effectiveness of...
View ArticleVAST Seeks To Harmonize Helicopter Safety Sharing
The Vertical Aviation Safety Team's mission is to build on industry best practices and the latest international standards. June 1, 2021, 11:14 AMThe Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST) has been formed...
View ArticleNTSB: Spatial Disorientation Cause of AW139 Crash
The NTSB concluded that spatial disorientation was the cause of the 2019 night AW139 crash in the Bahamas. June 2, 2021, 10:30 AMAccording to the NTSB, the probable cause of the July 2019 fatal...
View ArticleAirbus Helicopters Taps Gorka as Russian Distributor
Gorka previously announced maintenance agreements covering Airbus EC130 and AS350 series helicopters. June 2, 2021, 12:56 PMRussia’s Gorka Heliport has been appointed an authorized distributor for...
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