Sierra Nevada Offers Solution to Degraded Visual Environments
“We learned that using different sensors together works very well,” he told AIN.January 29, 2020, 9:52 PMSierra Nevada Corp. (SNC, Booth 38 and 7550) has developed technology that addresses the...
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MD Helicopters is Manufacturing for the Future
MD Helicopters is expanding its vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities as it prepares to return the MD902 twin-engine helicopter to market.January 29, 2020, 10:41 PMMD Helicopters is...
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Baby Steps Toward Urban Air Mobility
For some, urban air mobility is a gradual journey, to others its a race.January 29, 2020, 10:54 PMThe Urban Air Mobility (UAM) concept needs to reach beyond the goal of serving urban areas, with new...
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Universal Progressing on BPOL, Leonardo Programs
Heli-One selected the Universal Avionics SkyVis displays for an H215 upgrade package, while Leonardo is collaborating on forward-fit ClearVision package.January 30, 2020, 6:28 AMUniversal Avionics is...
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Guimbal Adds Glass Panel, Payload for Cabri G2
The company reports 25 deliveries worldwide last year, with 38 helicopters in service across the U.S.January 30, 2020, 6:30 AMFrench light-helicopter manufacturer Guimbal (Booth 6812) unveiled a new...
View ArticleS.A.F.E. Structure Displays Custom Bell 429 Mx Stands
The stands, delivered to Southern California Edison, feature ergonomic padding and tool and refuse collectors to assist AMTs with their maintenance duties.January 30, 2020, 7:36 AMCustom-designed...
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Safran Expands Health Monitoring Offers
Safran Helicopter Engines is expanding its health monitoring service.January 30, 2020, 8:12 AMSafran Helicopter Engines (Booth 4924) is expanding its health monitoring service to include daily health...
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Texas DPS Earns Collins Rescue Award
Collins Aerospace recognized the Texas Department of Public Safety for rescuing four people during a flood.January 30, 2020, 8:51 AMThe Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was presented with this...
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Bucher Shows New Quick-change EMS Kit
Swiss EMS specialist Bucher touts new H135 HEMS AC67 flex for quick, multi-role cabin conversions.January 29, 2020, 9:50 PMEMS specialist Bucher Leichtbau highlighted at Heli-Expo 2020 its recently...
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Bell Ends 2019 on Solid Footing
Bell delivered more civil helicopters in both the fourth quarter and all of 2019 than it did in the corresponding periods of the previous year.January 30, 2020, 9:56 AMBell delivered more civil...
View ArticleAirbus Bumps AGW for H135 Twins
Airbus Helicopters is increasing the alternate gross weight (AGW) available on new H135 light twins by 265 lbs. January 30, 2020, 4:04 PMAirbus Helicopters is increasing the alternate gross weight...
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Airbus Helicopters Touts Strong Heli-Expo
Airbus Helicopters posted orders for dozens of new helicopters at Heli-Expo 2020 .January 31, 2020, 9:39 AMAirbus Helicopters concluded Heli-Expo 2020 with orders for dozens of new helicopters,...
View ArticleMore Charges in Hansen Helo Fraud Case
The federal government is turning up the heat on defendants in the Hansen Helicopters case in Guam.February 3, 2020, 12:15 PMThe federal government is turning up the heat on defendants in the Hansen...
View ArticleHoneywell Outlook Calls For Meager Helo Delivery Bump
Honeywell’s forecast expects about 100 more helicopter deliveries over five years compared with its 2019 forecast.February 5, 2020, 10:05 AMTotal helicopter deliveries will increase slightly to 4,100...
View ArticleBell Adds Genesys Autopilot as Factory Option on 505
Bell has selected the Genesys Aerosystems VFR HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System for the 505. February 5, 2020, 2:36 PMBell has selected the Genesys Aerosystems VFR HeliSAS autopilot...
View ArticleFatal Helicopter Accident Rate Flat in 2019
The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) reported that the number of total helicopter accidents in 2019 increased slightly.February 5, 2020, 10:07 AMThe number of helicopter accidents in 2019 increased...
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Asia-Pacific Stakes Claim to Place in Urban Air Mobility Revolution
Several Asia-Pacific companies are making big investments in urban air mobility technology and the region's cities may be early adopters of eVTOL aircraft.February 7, 2020, 8:00 PMElectric vertical...
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Airbus Ups Ante in Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Competition
Airbus has suggested Australia could still opt for a Tiger upgrade to cover its requirement.February 9, 2020, 2:00 AMAirbus Australia Pacific is proposing the Australian Government scrap its...
View ArticleBryant's VFR Copter Pilot Was Deliberately Climbing Into IMC
Pilot of fatal California VFR S-76 crash was attempting a climbing turn through IMC.February 8, 2020, 12:00 PMMere seconds before crashing, the pilot of the VFR helicopter flight that killed basketball...
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Bell 412EPX Makes Asia Debut
Subaru and Bell continue to develop the Bell 412, in part driven by a Japanese military requirement for a new utility helicopter.February 9, 2020, 11:47 PMSubaru and Bell brought the 412EPX commercial...
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