Airbus Focuses on VIP/Corporate Helicopters
The ACH145 is being showcased as an ideal vehicle for corporate and private customers in Brazil.August 13, 2019, 3:15 PMAirbus Helicopters and its Brazilian subsidiary Helibras are highlighting...
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New Orders for Leonardo in Brazil
The sale of four AW109s and an AW169 will expand already sizeable Leonardo’s VIP/corporate fleet flying in Brazil.August 14, 2019, 7:11 AMLeonardo’s helicopter division has secured five new orders from...
View ArticleTen-year Global Rotorcraft Market Pegged at $220B
Forecast International says world rotorcraft production will reach 18,000 between 2019 and 2028August 14, 2019, 7:53 AMMore than 18,000 rotorcraft worth approximately $220.7 billion will be produced...
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AeroAsset Says Latin American Heli Market Recovering
Toronto, Canada-based AeroAsset is using LABACE 2019 as a platform to promote its latest free quarterly report on the helicopter market.August 14, 2019, 9:38 AMThe helicopter market worldwide is...
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Textron Underlines TAM AE Key Role as Latam Partner
Textron Aviation executives and TAM's president met with AIN at LABACE 2019 to explain their plans in the growing Latin American region.August 14, 2019, 10:31 AMTextron Aviation is once again the...
View ArticleOnboard Systems Receives STC For Cockpit Load Indicator
The new C-40 device is an improvement over its 20-year-old C-39, offering a simple change from the earlier model.August 7, 2019, 11:21 AMHelicopter cargo hook specialist Onboard Systems International...
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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Reaches 200th Delivery Milestone
Bell today announced delivery of the 200th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, with the milestone helicopter going to Austria-based operator Hubi-fly Helikopter.August 15, 2019, 12:39 PMBell today announced...
View ArticleUtah Launches Rotor Career Pathway Program
The program partners universities and industry with local high schools to teach rotor-specific aviation flight training and technician classes.August 19, 2019, 11:30 AMA program that provides...
View ArticleGarmin Announces Flight Control System for Bell 505
Garmin expects to certify the GFC 600H flight control system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in the first half of next year.August 20, 2019, 12:17 PMGarmin expects to certify the GFC 600H flight control...
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Mobile NDT Now Part of Duncan Aviation's Services
NDT teams are based at Duncan facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Provo, Utah; and Battle Creek, Michigan.August 20, 2019, 4:25 PMDuncan Aviation has begun offering mobile non-destructive testing (NDT) to...
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Airbus Delivers 200th Lakota Trainer To U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has trained nearly 1,500 student pilots on the Airbus UH-72A. August 19, 2019, 10:58 PMAirbus Helicopters has delivered the 200th UH-72A Lakota for training operations with the U.S. Army...
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Vipers and Venoms for the Czech Air Force
The Czechs have selected the UH-1Y and AH-1Z in preference to the Sikorsky UH-60M as the country increases its defense spendingAugust 23, 2019, 4:18 AMSpeaking to reporters during a visit to a Czech...
View ArticleBell 505 Fleet Reaches 20,000 Hours
Bell has delivered 200 of its 505 light singles to customers on six continentsAugust 28, 2019, 11:28 AMThe Bell 505 Jet Ranger X fleet has surpassed more than 20,000 flight hours, marking the...
View ArticleLife Flight Completes HAI Safety Program
Air ambulance operation Life Flight has completed the Helicopter Association International's Accreditation Program of Safety. August 28, 2019, 11:39 AMAir ambulance operator Life Flight Network of...
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New Schedule, Specs for VRT500 Light Helicopter
The manufacturer has improved performance specs for the aircraft announced last year.August 29, 2019, 8:55 AMRussian Helicopters intends to fly a development prototype of the VRT500 light rotorcraft in...
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Bill Would Effectively End Most Heli Tourism in U.S.
U.S. Rep Ed Case's bill would prohibit flights over national parks, prohibit narration from pilotsAugust 29, 2019, 11:19 AMCiting a pair of recent high-profile helitour crashes in his home state, U.S....
View ArticleHelo Fueling Error Could Cost Flight Crew $1 Million
German police crew refueled their EC135 with avgas--twice. August 29, 2019, 10:54 PMGermany’s Federal Police are seeking more than $1 million in damages from three helicopter crewmembers who refueled...
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Second Airbus Helicopters H145D3 Flies
Second H145 D3 prototype will be used to test autopilot, performance, and structure. August 29, 2019, 11:21 PMThe second H145D3 prototype flew earlier this month at the Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth,...
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Airbus Offers Tiger Upgrade to Australia
Upgrading the current Tiger fleet could save Australia AUD3 billion compared with buying new attack helicoptersAugust 30, 2019, 4:30 AMAirbus Helicopters is proposing a program to update the Australian...
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MAKS 2019: KRET Showcases Updated Mi-24
New equipment and new capabilities—including an air-to-air capability—can breathe new life into a combat classicAugust 30, 2019, 5:13 AMOngoing modernization efforts for the Mil Mi-24P—first delivered...
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