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NASA Chief: Uncrewed Aircraft 'Safer'
The agency's administrator touts advanced UAM technologies. July 27, 2020, 1:49 PMNASA administrator Jim Bridenstine shared the agency’s vision for urban air mobility (UAM) at last week’s EAA Spirit of...
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HeliValue$: 'The Worst Helicopter Market in 40 Years'
Used helicopter values sink under the pressures of pandemic, cheap oil, and scarce credit. July 27, 2020, 6:14 PM“It’s the worst helicopter market in 40 years.” That’s the blunt appraisal of Jason...
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Guimbal Cabri Helicopters Remotely Serviced by Precision
Precision Support Services has competed multiple remote inspections of Guimbal Cabri helicopters. July 27, 2020, 6:39 PMPrecision Support Services announced today the completion of multiple remote...
View ArticlePandemic Pounds New Helicopter Deliveries
While deliveries of new civil helicopters collapsed, OEMs were buoyed by their military business. July 30, 2020, 2:05 PMCivil new helicopter deliveries plunged during the first half of 2020 due to the...
View ArticleGECAS Slashes Milestone's Value by $729M
GECAS has written down the value of its Milestone Aviation helicopter leasing unit by $729 million.July 31, 2020, 7:58 AMThe continuing decimation of the depressed offshore helicopter market writ large...
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Bell Embraces Virtual Reality to Design Helicopters
Bell is using augmented and virtual reality, computer gaming technology, to develop new aircraft. August 3, 2020, 8:54 AMBell turned heads when it revealed its FCX-001 concept helicopter mockup at the...
View ArticleTorqued: It Shouldn’t Take an Act of Congress To Mandate Safety Improvements
Changing regulations takes a long time, and there ought to be a simpler way to create mandates for safety improvements. August 3, 2020, 9:00 AMIt really should not take an act of Congress to get...
View ArticleOne in Five S-92 Helicopters Parked
Some 39 Sikorsky S-92s, comprising 19 percent of the global market, remain parked during the downturn. August 3, 2020, 10:32 AMWhile the offshore helicopter market is showing signs of recovery, 39...
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USAIG Safety Bucks Fully Cover Airbus Helo IIMC Course
Aircraft insurer USAIG customers can now use their $2,500 Safety Bucks To Cover Airbus Helicopters' IIMC Course. August 4, 2020, 11:25 AMAircraft insurer USAIG customers can now use their $2,500 Safety...
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Air Ambulances Successfully Navigating Covid Skies
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the air ambulance industry is holding its own—for now.August 5, 2020, 12:15 PMAmid the Covid-19 pandemic, the air ambulance industry is holding its own—for now. While the...
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Leonardo Breaks Ground on Temp Facility In Florida
Leonardo broke ground this week on its U.S. Navy TH-73A temporary support facility at the Peter Prince Airport in Milton, FL.August 6, 2020, 3:29 PMLeonardo broke ground this week on its U.S. Navy...
View ArticleBell Opens Wichita Facility
Bell's new Wichita facility was previously occupied by sister company Textron Aviation. August 8, 2020, 11:27 PMBell officially opened its new Wichita facility last week in building C-5, which is a...
View ArticleBell Opens New Manufacturing Tech Center in Texas
Bell's manufacturing technology center is a roadmap to future factories. August 10, 2020, 1:00 PMBell unveiled its new 140,000-sq-ft manufacturing technology center (MTC) in Fort Worth, Texas, on...
View ArticleNY North Shore Helo Route Extended to 2022
The FAA has extended the rule requiring pilots operating civil helicopters under VFR to use the New York North Shore helicopter route to Aug. 5, 2022.August 11, 2020, 9:29 AMThe FAA has extended the...
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Robinson Delivers 1,000th R66 Turbine Helicopter
The R66 fleet surpassed 1.2 million flight hours as Robinson delivered the 1,000th example. August 11, 2020, 1:30 PMRobinson delivered R66 Turbine serial number 1,000 to company dealer Les Gillespie of...
View ArticleFAA International Rotorcraft Safety Conference Goes Virtual
Online registration for the FAA’s first virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference is now open. August 12, 2020, 1:27 PMOnline registration for the FAA’s first virtual International Rotorcraft...
View ArticleBell Buyers Get Free SiriusXM
Bell is giving new buyers of its civil helicopters a free, three-month subscription to SiriusXM aviation weather and entertainment. August 18, 2020, 10:13 AMBell is giving new buyers of its civil...
View ArticleLeonardo Prepping Skid Kit for AW169
Leonardo is progressing with a skid kit for its AW169 medium twin helicopter. August 18, 2020, 10:55 AMLeonardo is progressing with a skid kit for its AW169 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft is...
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Apollo Air Services Opens Cambridge Location
UK helicopter operator Apollo Air Services has established its first base in southern England at Cambridge CIty AirportAugust 18, 2020, 11:42 AMUK-based helicopter charter provider Apollo Air Services...
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HAI Commits To Heli-Expo 2021 Show in New Orleans
In the face of continuing Covid safety concerns, HAI has reaffirmed its intention to hold its annual Heli-Expo trade show next March 22-25 in New Orleans.August 20, 2020, 7:18 AMAmid continuing Covid...
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