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Sikorsky Enters Raider X in Army FARA Derby
Sikorsky is proposing the "Raider X" compound helicopter for the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft. October 15, 2019, 11:13 AMYesterday, Sikorsky introduced its entry into the competition...
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USAF Slashes Helo Training Time With Virtual Reality
The first USAF helicopter pilot class using virtual reality graduated six weeks early.October 16, 2019, 8:07 AMBy using virtual reality (VR) devices, the U.S. Air Force’s 23rd Flying Training Squadron...
View ArticleBell Names Fifth Authorized MRO in China
China State Grid General Aviation will provide authorized maintenance on the Bell 429 medium-twin helicopter.October 16, 2019, 9:51 AMBell Textron has appointed China State Grid General Aviation its...
View ArticleHelicopter Lessor LCI in New $100 Million Deal
LCI has partnered with Flexam to place five helicopters on long-term leasesOctober 17, 2019, 10:47 AMHelicopter lessor LCI announced long-term leases for five rotorcraft—three Leonardo AW139s and two...
View ArticleBell Revenues Flat, Profits Down
Bell is banking on future Pentagon programs.October 18, 2019, 7:16 AMBell posted essentially flat revenues of $783 million for the third quarter, inched up from $770 million from the year-ago period....
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Safran, Uber Collaborate On eVTOL Cabin
Safran and Uber have fashioned an eVTOL cabin mockup they hope will set the standard for the industry. October 22, 2019, 5:22 PMSafran and Uber are displaying a cabin mockup of an urban air taxi...
View ArticleThales Completes H145 Sim for New Texas Training Center
Thales has completed a new Airbus H145 level D simulator for the new Helisim training center in Grand Prairie, Texas. October 23, 2019, 3:06 PMThales has completed production of a new H145 Level D...
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Used Helicopter Market Improving
Aero Asset's Q3 market report shows a modest uptick in sales activity including in heavies.October 15, 2019, 1:22 PMIt could be the dawn of the dead. The used helicopter market is improving, but there...
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Airbus Signs DRF for H145 Upgrades
DRF Luftrettung will retrofit its Airbus H145 helo fleet with new five-blade upgrade. October 22, 2019, 3:56 PMGerman air rescue and ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung has signed on to modify its fleet...
View ArticleLeonardo Chooses Absolute as South Africa Distributor
South Africa’s Absolute Aviation Group is a distributor for Leonardo civil models, including twins AW109 GrandNew, AW109 Trekker, AW169, and AW139.October 23, 2019, 2:36 PMLeonardo has signed South...
View ArticleLawmakers Push To Ban Helicopters over New York City
A new bill in Congress seeks to ban all Part 91 and 135 helicopter flights over New York City.October 28, 2019, 5:57 AMA trio of congressional helicopter critics from New York City have introduced...
View ArticleHAI Slams Proposed NYC Helo Ban Bill
The Helicopter Association International said a proposed bill to ban NYC helicopter traffic would "dismantle" the industry in the city.October 28, 2019, 12:57 PMIn a strongly worded rebuttal issued...
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Germany Receives First Sea Lion, but Awaits Sea Tiger Contract
Germany has taken delivery of its first naval NH90 to replace the Sea King, but has still not signed for the Lynx replacementOctober 30, 2019, 6:38 AMSpeaking at an event to mark the delivery of the...
View ArticleSoloy Aviation Solutions Gets New Ownership Structure
The company will continue to operate as Soloy Aviation Solutions and support most of the existing and legacy STCs, but will relocate to a new facility.October 30, 2019, 10:26 AMSoloy Aviation...
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Alpine Aerotech Earns Bell 212 Upgrade STC
Canadian helicopter MRO specialist Alpine Aerotech has received an STC from Transport Canada for its Bell 212 digital flight instrument package.October 30, 2019, 11:02 AMCanadian helicopter maintenance...
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African Countries Seek Additional ‘Hinds’
The Mi-24/35 family has been operated for many years by many nations in Africa and continues to be of considerable interest to operators in the continent.October 31, 2019, 6:11 AMTwo neighboring...
View ArticleNTSB To Hold Hearing on Doors-off Crash
NTSB docket raises numerous safety questions in 2018 doors-off fatal New York City helitour crash.October 14, 2019, 3:20 PMThe NTSB will hold a public hearing on December 10 regarding the fatal...
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Midwest AeroCare Takes Delivery of New Bell 407
The new, Bell 407 light turbine twin helicopter gives Midwest AeroCare more airborne capabilities than the Eurocopter AS350 it replaces.October 28, 2019, 3:03 PMMidwest AeroCare, a HEMS operator based...
View ArticleNew-format Vertical Flight Expo To Open at Farnborough
The Vertical Flight Expo promises a trade show focused on more than just helicopters, by incorporating unmanned aircraft and urban air mobility.October 31, 2019, 9:13 AMThe Vertical Flight Expo &...
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Kaman Announces More K-Max Orders
Kaman has announced more orders for its heavy lift K-Max, company continues to work on civil unmanned version. October 31, 2019, 11:29 AMKaman has received a second new order for its K-Max...
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