HAI Convention News 2009
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CareFlite integrating WAAS into approaches
HEMS operator CareFlite is working with the FAA’s Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Program Office to help quantify WAAS benefits to HEMS operations.
For LAFD, AW139 choice came down to raw power
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s decision to acquire AgustaWestland AW139s came down to a simple value equation: nearly twice the horsepower of their curr
Heli-Expo’09 Attendance Could Set Record, HAI Says
First-day attendance at Heli-Expo’09 broke another record and continued to defy gloomy pre-show predictions.
FAA gives Sandel an attitude adjustment
Sandel Avionics has received FAA approval for a new reversionary attitude mode for two of its electronic primary navigation displays, allowing aircraft pit
Papillon selects Honeywell TCAS
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters has selected Honeywell’s Traffic and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) for its fleet of helicopters.
Firms sign deal for S-61 shortening
Billings Air Service has awarded a contract to Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America-Langley (Booth No.
Cobham cockpit comes together
The fusion of Chelton Flight Systems/S-TEC Chelton, Inc.
Villeneuve orders EC175s and AS 350s
Canadian-based Villeneuve Helicopters has ordered three Eurocopter EC 175s and two AS 350 B2s.
Sweeping changes for HEMS are likely
A series of fatal medevac helicopter crashes last year prompted fresh calls for increased industry regulation, and by November the FAA had announced change
P&WC’s plan is to match engine supply with demand
Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada (Booth No.
