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Sikorsky Signs Cougar for S-92A+ Helicopter Upgrades
The Sikorsky S-92A+ upgrade kit provides added safety redundancy if primary lubrication fails and extends the overhaul interval by up to 25 percent.April 27, 2020, 9:00 AMSikorsky announced today that...
View ArticleCovid Taking Toll on Rotorcraft Employment
An HAI webinar with JSFirm highlighted the job losses that has come from the Covid-19 crisis in the rotorcraft industry, but offered tools for job seekers.April 27, 2020, 11:27 AMThe plunge in oil and...
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Bell 525 Edges Closer To Certification
Bell recently completed noise testing on its 525 super-medium twin. April 27, 2020, 11:44 AMBell might be entering the home stretch on its 525 super-medium twin program. The helicopter OEM recently...
View ArticleHuey Crash Kills Former L.A. Newscopter Pilot
Chip Paige was killed when a 1969 Bell UH-1H crashed into a Mesa, Arizona park.April 27, 2020, 1:01 PMA well-known television helicopter pilot was killed Friday afternoon when a 1969 Bell UH-1H crashed...
View ArticleAirbus Helicopters Grows Revenues and Profits in 1Q2020
Improved earnings on the military side of the helicopter business have balanced disappointing news from the struggling oil and gas sector. April 29, 2020, 9:53 AMAirbus Helicopters made a largely...
View ArticleAir Ambulance Crews Adjust To Covid-19 Operating Conditions
Flying in masks and gloves and distancing from cabin medical crews is now required conduct for emergency helicopter pilots.April 28, 2020, 8:54 PMFlying in masks and gloves, as well as distancing from...
View ArticleU.S. Helo Safety Team Offers Case Studies for Survival
The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team has released a new recommended practice training guide to mitigate risks, including plans based on real acccidents.April 28, 2020, 10:23 PMThe U.S. Helicopter Safety...
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Textron CEO Scott Donnelly Bullish On Bell
Textron CEO Scott Donnelly sees a bright future for the company’s Bell unit.April 30, 2020, 1:38 PMAmid the Covid-19 gloom, Textron CEO Scott Donnelly sees a bright future for the company’s Bell unit....
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Houston Police Investigating Helo Crash as Homicide
Houston Police are investigating the fatal Saturday morning crash of one of the department’s helicopters as a homicide.May 4, 2020, 11:28 AMHouston Police are investigating the fatal Saturday morning...
View ArticleNTSB: Wisconsin EMS Crash Followed Loss of Control
The pilot was non-responsive before his ship rolled inverted.May 6, 2020, 3:16 PMThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) final report on a fatal late-night rural northern Wisconsin helicopter...
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French Navy Revamps Its Helicopter Fleet
AS 365s and H160s helicopters are being leased to cover a gap between the retirement of the Aérospatiale Alouette III and the arrival of the H160M.May 7, 2020, 5:35 AMIn late April the French navy...
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Airbus H135 with Helionix Approved In Canada
Transport Canada has granted certification validation to the Airbus Helicopters H135 light twin equipped with the Helionix aviation system.May 7, 2020, 12:44 PMTransport Canada has granted...
View ArticleHeli XP 2020 Rescheduled for October
Normally held in May, Brazilian helicopter show Heli XP is now scheduled for October 21 and 22 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.May 7, 2020, 1:05 PMOrganizers of the Brazilian helicopter show Heli XP,...
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Leonardo Sees 2020 Hit from Decline in Civil Aviation Markets
Italy's Leonardo saw first quarter earnings decline, mainly on the civil side of its business, including helicopters, ATR airliners, and aerostructures.May 7, 2020, 1:29 PMLeonardo sees most of the...
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Perot Pushes Alliance as eVTOL Hub
Perot promotes Fort Worth Alliance airport complex as home for UAS, eVTOL development. May 8, 2020, 12:03 PMRoss Perot, Jr. believes the 26,000-acre Fort Worth Alliance airport complex is just the...
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VT Group Wins Support Contract for New Marine One Helo
As many as 21 Sikorsky VH-92As are expected to serve as replacements to the presidential helicopter fleet.May 8, 2020, 12:20 PMThe U.S. Navy awarded technology integrator VT Group a five-year, $105...
View ArticleInsurance Hikes, Limited Covid Aid for Helo Operators
"Seismic changes” will continue for helicopter insurance. May 8, 2020, 5:53 PMAviation Insurance Association board president James Gardner warned of continuing “seismic changes” throughout the industry...
View ArticleJapan Super Puma Fatal Crash Tied To Tail Rotor Mx
Japan’s Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) has linked the 2017 crash of an Airbus Helicopters AS332L to tail rotor maintenance. May 11, 2020, 7:20 AMJapan’s Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) has...
View ArticleBristow-Era Merger To Close in June
Senior management team announced for merged Bristow-Era. May 13, 2020, 8:28 AMOffshore helicopter operators Bristow and Era, expecting to close their planned merger by mid-June, this week detailed...
View ArticleSan Juan MRO Surrenders Certificate after Investigation
Ecolift Corporation of Puerto Rico surrendered its repair station certificate following numerous allegations by the FAA of unauthorized maintenance work.May 13, 2020, 10:02 AMMRO provider Ecolift...
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