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Leonardo Sells Two AW139s to U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration orders two AW139s.March 15, 2022, 7:17 PMLeonardo has sold a pair of new AW139 intermediate twin helicopters to the U.S. Department...
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Heli-Expo Returns To Nearly Full Strength
The 2022 Heli-Expo drew 91 percent of attendees and 90 percent of exhibitors that participated in the 2020 event.March 16, 2022, 10:09 AMAfter the 2021 absence, Helicopter Association International’s...
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PHI Opens MRO Services to Broader Helicopter Market
The MRO change is part of an effort by global helicopter provider PHI to diversify its business.March 16, 2022, 10:27 AMGlobal helicopter services company PHI Aviation is opening its MRO services to...
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Aero Asset: Supply of Used Helo Twins Shrinks in Q4
Despite a double-digit increase in 2021 sales of preowned twin-engine helicopters, supply shrinks and deal pipeline slows.March 9, 2022, 9:01 AMPreowned twin-engine helicopter sales jumped 25 percent...
View ArticleChina Orders Six More Leonardo AW189s
Leonardo will deliver six AW189s to China’s Rescue and Salvage Bureau of Ministry of Transport March 18, 2022, 9:55 AMLeonardo Helicopters will deliver six AW189s next year to the Rescue and Salvage...
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Dart Developing H145 Fire Attack System
FAA certification of Dart's fire attack system for the H145 expected later this year. March 23, 2022, 10:45 AMJapan Aerospace (JAC) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have signed an agreement with...
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EASA Slams the Door on Russian Aerospace
EASA has stripped Russian aircraft, MROs, and airlines of type and operating certificates. March 24, 2022, 9:38 AMThe continuing conflict in Ukraine has prompted EASA to suspend the type certificates...
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Airbus's Optionally-Piloted Helicopter Goes to Sea
The VSR700 demonstrator has undertaken the first at-sea trials of its autonomous take-off and landing capabilities as part of a French navy/DGA program.March 25, 2022, 6:18 AMAirbus Helicopters has...
View ArticleEve's Post-merger Capital Expected To Near $600M
Eve Urban Air Mobility now expects to raise nearly $600 million from its pending merger with Zanite Acquisition Corp. and subsequent IPO.March 25, 2022, 1:31 PMEve Urban Air Mobility now expects to...
View ArticleMarenco Seeks Financing for New Helicopter
Marenco still needs to attract investors for its prospective M12 single/hybrid and M22 twin-turbine helicopters project.March 29, 2022, 12:27 PMMarenco has released details on its prospective M12...
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MD Helicopters Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
MD Helicopters receiving $60 million in debtor financing, will continue operating, while assets sold. March 30, 2022, 2:18 PMMD Helicopters voluntarily filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy (reorganization)...
View ArticleColumbia, UAG Team To Support S-61 Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters and United Aero Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperatively support the Sikorsky S-61.March 29, 2022, 11:55 AMColumbia Helicopters and Brightwater United Aero...
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Sikorsky Plays For The Rebound
Sikorsky's civil helicopter future is pegged to increased utility for its S-92A heavy twin. April 1, 2022, 8:18 AMSikorsky is positioning itself for the heavy helicopter market rebound. A key portion...
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Bell 212 Gets Archangel Upgrade
Central American Aviation Services has completed the first Bell 212 upgrade with the Archangel air data attitude/heading reference system.April 4, 2022, 12:41 PMCentral American Aviation Services...
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Volare Aviation Opens Helicopter Maintenance Facility at Oxford
The opening of a dedicated helicopter maintenance, management, and refurbishment facility will help Volare Aviation keep up with demand growth, it said.April 4, 2022, 8:42 PMVolare Aviation added a...
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Leonardo Adds To March Bookings
Leonardo booked orders for 23 helicopters worth $281 million in March.April 5, 2022, 6:11 AMLeonardo booked orders for 23 helicopters worth $281 million in March. Orders include 15 AW139 intermediate...
View ArticleLCI Doubles Helicopters in Joint Venture
Helicopter lessor LCI now has 38 aircraft in a joint venture with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company. April 6, 2022, 5:29 AMHelicopter lessor LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing...
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Sikorsky Details Progress On Army Programs
Sikorsky Raider and Defiant prototype rotorcraft programs mark milestones.April 6, 2022, 6:06 AMSikorsky announced recent updates to its compound, coaxial helicopter entrants in the competition for the...
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Super Puma Operator Lands Navy Contract
Texas-based Air Center Helicopters has landed a vertical replenishment contract with the U.S. Navy to provide services.April 6, 2022, 6:39 AMOne of the largest civil operators of Airbus H225 Super Puma...
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NTSB: LASD Super Puma Crashed In Brownout
'Rescue 5' was responding to an emergency call and attempting to land when the helicopter became engulfed in dust, contacted a tree, and rolled over.April 8, 2022, 3:11 PMBrownout and a continued...
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