Flir, Airbus Helicopters Join Forces for German Police
Flir Systems and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland have formed a partnership to offer so-called enhanced availability electro-optical systems for the German police helicopter market. Under the terms of...
View ArticleSikorsky's Auto Rig Approach Gets EASA Nod
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Sikorsky’s “Rig Approach” option for the S-92 medium twin helicopter, a system that enables automated approach to offshore oil platforms. It is...
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Elbit Enhances Safety with BrightNite
Elbit Systems (Chalet 200, Static A8) launched a new system that provides increased levels of situational awareness to helicopter crews flying in a degraded visual environment (DVE). Called BrightNite,...
View ArticleNH Industries Presents Award to French Army for NH90 Deployment
NH Industries here on Monday presented an award to general Olivier Gourlez de la Motte, commander of the French Army’s aviation (Alat), in recognition of “the first operational deployment of a NH90TTH...
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Slowed by Supply Chain, Bell 525 Nears First Flight
The Bell 525 “super medium” twin is nearing first flight, delayed by a few months mainly because of supply chain issues, Bell Helicopter president and CEO John Garrison said yesterday at the Paris Air...
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Slowed by supply chain, Bell 525 gets closer to first flight
The Bell 525 “super medium” twin is getting closer to its first flight, having been delayed by a few months due in the main to supply chain issues, Bell Helicopter president and CEO John Garrison said...
View ArticleVector To Upgrade Airbus Helicopters with Rockwell Collins Avionics
Airbus Helicopters, Vector Aerospace (Airbus Helicopters’ maintenance arm) and Rockwell Collins signed an agreement here in Paris on Tuesday to jointly develop and market the Pro Line Fusion avionics...
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Airbus Helicopters Launches H Pilot Club
Yesterday at the Paris Air Show, Airbus Helicopters launched the H Pilot Club, a group for those pilots who fly the manufacturer’s types and that will work along the lines of a sports car owner club....
View ArticleFormer Carson Helicopters V-P Sentenced to Prison
Carson Helicopters’ former vice president Steven Metheny last week was sentenced by a U.S. District Court in Medford, Ore., to 151 months in prison for making false statements and conspiracy to defraud...
View ArticleWaypoint Leasing Places Two Helicopters with Titan
Waypoint Leasing reached a lease agreement with South Africa-based Titan Helicopter Group for two helicopters. Titan will take delivery of a new AgustaWestland AW139 through Waypoint’s order book. The...
View ArticleMilestone Aviation Firms Up Order for Agusta AW139s
Milestone Aviation placed a firm order for three AgustaWestland AW139 medium-twin helicopters, as part of a multi-year commitment signed in September 2013. The two companies have also put a number on...
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Two Russian Helicopters Models Certified for Commercial Ops
With receipt of the final approvals required for commercial passenger operations, Russian Helicopters was set to begin delivering the first Ansat and Ka-226T light twins in May.The Ansat was awarded a...
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Bell's New 525 Helicopter Makes First Flight
Bell Helicopter flew its 525 “Relentless” super-medium twin for the first time July 1 from its assembly plant in Amarillo, Texas, despite the presence of winds gusting up to 20 knots. The 525 performed...
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Russian Helicopters Mulls Amphibious Mi-14 Rebirth
Russian Helicopters is considering restarting production of the amphibious Mi-14 twin multirole rotorcraft, which can take off, land and taxi on water. “Where there is interest from potential...
View ArticleCHC Reports Loss as Oil Prices Weigh on Offshore Ops
CHC Helicopter last week reported a net loss of $119 million on revenue of $374 million during its Fiscal Year 2015 fourth quarter ending April 30. The loss included $77 million worth of restructuring...
View ArticleEra Group Opens New Houma Facility
International oil-and-gas helicopter service company Era Group opened its new 35-acre “super base” late last month in Houma, La. The base features a climate-controlled hangar that can house more than...
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Airbus Helicopters Unveils Bluecopter Demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters unveiled its Bluecopter demonstrator on July 7 at the company’s facility in Donauwörth, Germany. The modified EC135 has been flying since April 2014 with a number of technologies...
View ArticleLockheed Martin Emerging as Sikorsky’s Likely Suitor
United Technologies’ (UTC) board of directors is expected to meet this week to discuss the bids the company has received for its Sikorsky helicopter unit, which could be valued at $5- to $8 billion. A...
View ArticleBell Extends Global Market Reach
Part of Bell Helicopter’s strategy to expand its international footprint is evident in the company’s recent deal to manufacture Model 407 cabins exclusively in India. “We look at local content in the...
View ArticleBell Names Isbell to Customer Support Leadership Role
Bell Helicopter promoted company veteran Glenn Isbell to senior vice president of its customer support and service organization. Isbell has had a 19-year career with Bell Helicopter, serving in...
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