HAI Convention News 2007

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Rolls-Royce’s RR300 engine to power new helicopter class

Rolls-Royce yesterday formally introduced the cat that Frank Robinson let out of the bag on Thursday, the Model 300 turboshaft engine that will power Robin

East Coast plant will aid Turbomeca expansion

French engine manufacturer Turbomeca is on a mission to increase its worldwide production capacity by 25 percent this year and is shopping for a location o

AW139 EVS Approval Imminent

A CMC Electronics SureSight M-Series infrared enhanced-vision system (EVS) sensor has been installed on an AgustaWestland AW139 for a corporate customer by

ICAO experts mulling changes for helo IFR and heliport rules

Expert groups at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are designing new rules for helicopter IFR procedures and heliport construction.

Maverick wants more

Maverick Helicopters, based in Las Vegas, announced plans to buy an additional 10 Eurocopter EC 130B4s for its air-tour operations in Las Vegas; the Grand

Turning around troubled MD will take time

MD Helicopters CEO Lynn Tilton said yesterday that the company plans to deliver 48 helicopters this year even as it continues to struggle with supply-chain

AW139s To Operate Off-shore in Brazil

Senior Táxi Aéreo of Brazil plans to begin operating three AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters in an off-shore transport role beginning in May.

Panalpina Christens Northeast Center

To meet increased customer demand, British Columbia-based helicopter shipper Panalpina has added a service center in the Northeast.

Chelton’s helo autopilot nears STC

The new Chelton Flight Systems Heli-SAS autopilot should be certified on the Bell 206 and 407 late this year, according to Chelton president Gordon Pratt.

Keystone signs pact to service Seacor’s fleets

Keystone Helicopter, a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft, signed an agreement to provide maintenance and completion services to Seacor’s aviation division, w