Russia Resurrects Stored Ka-29s
July 29, 2019, 6:58 AMThe growth in Russia’s assault ship capability has created a renewed demand for the shipborne assault support Ka-29 helicopter.
View ArticleWitness: AW139 Was Spinning before Bahamas Fatal Crash
The NTSB has issued its preliminary report into the July 4 fatal AW139 crash in the Bahamas that killed seven.July 29, 2019, 11:14 AMMore details emerged last week into the July 4 AW139 helicopter...
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First Apaches Arrive in India
The Indian Air Force is receiving an initial batch of eight AH-64E(I)s to form the first unitJuly 30, 2019, 4:19 AMOn July 27 an Antonov An-124 heavylifter of Antonov Airlines arrived at Hindon Air...
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Arrow Aviation Obtains China CAAC Mx Approval
Louisiana-based Arrow Aviation is a service center for helo OEMs Leonardo, Bell, Airbus and Sikorsky.July 30, 2019, 10:28 AMHelicopter MRO provider Arrow Aviation has been approved as a Part 145...
View ArticleEra Profits On Asset Sales, Merger Fever Comes To Offshore
Era Group posted modest Q2 net income while CHC said it is open to a mergerJuly 31, 2019, 12:24 PMMerger fever is coming to the offshore helicopter oil patch, as companies appear to be looking toward...
View ArticleHelicopters, Defense Push Leonardo Higher
Leonardo's orders increase by 34 percent in the first half of 2019.July 31, 2019, 4:40 PMDriven by its defense and helicopter sectors, Leonardo posted solid order gains in the first half of 2019. New...
View ArticlePulselite Now Standard on Bell 407
Precise Flite's Pulselite pulsing lighting system increases visibility, helping reflect the speed and directional movement of the aircraft.August 2, 2019, 12:45 PMPrecise Flight’s Pulselite will now be...
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Unmanned Korean MD500 Flies for the First Time
Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platformAugust 2, 2019, 12:54 PMKorean Air (KAL)...
View ArticleNew Onboard Helicopter Hook Cockpit Display Approved
Onboard's new helicopter cargo hook cockpit display receives FAA approval for the Airbus H125; approvals for other helicopters pending. August 7, 2019, 10:38 AMOnboard Systems’ new C-40 cargo hook...
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Airwolf Adds FAA-approved Bell 407 Main Rotor Elastomerics
Airwolf Aerospace's new elastomeric bearings for the Bell 407 main rotor head offer operators a lower-cost option for replacement parts. August 7, 2019, 10:55 AMAirwolf Aerospace is now offering...
View ArticleAirbus Helicopters Opens Malaysian Completions Center
Airbus Helicopters opened its new regional completion and delivery center (CDC) in Subang, Malaysia, as it streamlines its services in Asia.August 7, 2019, 12:21 PMAirbus Helicopters opened its new...
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Voom, Parapublic Market Driving Airbus Helicopter Sales In Brazil
Airbus Helicopters thinks Brazil's market potential is "huge."August 7, 2019, 1:00 PMAirbus-incubated helitaxi service Voom has made solid gains since launching commercial operations in São Paulo in...
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Bell Sees Bounce In Brazil
Bell 505 light single selling well in BrazilAugust 8, 2019, 12:03 PMBell Helicopter and its Brazilian dealer TAM will be displaying a light twin Bell model 429 and a new light single model 505 in their...
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Precision Heliparts’ Latin America Revenues Growing Fast
Precision Heliparts expects revenues from its Latin American business to double in the next three years.August 9, 2019, 10:00 AMPrecision Heliparts (PHP) has seen revenues from its business in Brazil...
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Leonardo Sees Brazil Picking Up After Slow Patch
Leonardo reports that the offshore and military helicopter markets are looking better in Brazil.August 10, 2019, 12:00 PMHelicopter maker Leonardo (Booth 6004) is confident it is seeing the first signs...
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Bell and Embraer Want to Make the eVTOL Dream a Reality
While Embraer remains secretive about its plans for eVTOL aircraft, Bell has unveiled its Nexus design and has partners in place.August 12, 2019, 7:33 AMHelicopter-loving São Paulo has been identified...
View ArticlePilot Dozed Off at Controls of MedFlight Helo
The FAA is investigating an incident in which a Boston MedFlight pilot briefly fell asleep at the controls of a helicopter while transporting a patient.August 13, 2019, 10:52 AMThe FAA is investigating...
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S-92 Receives Brazilian SAR Certification
The move clears the Sikorsky S-92 to be used in Brazil in all of its production configurations.August 12, 2019, 3:08 PMBrazil regulator ANAC has approved the Sikorsky S-92A for use in its...
View ArticleRotorcraft Deliveries Dip in 1H19
According to statistics released by GAMA, the entire segment was down more than 15 percent from a year ago, with turbine helicopters down 11.3 percent.August 13, 2019, 11:00 AMThe rotorcraft segment...
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Kopter and Gualter Cement Distributor Deal
Gualter Helicopteros is exhibiting a mockup of Kopter’s new SH09 helicopter at LABACE.August 13, 2019, 12:34 PMKopter Group is starting the promotion of its single-engine SH09 helicopter in Brazil...
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