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Thales touts TopDeck win on Sikorsky S-76D
September 28, 2006, 2:47 PM
February 27, 2006

Thales is in Dallas celebrating the first selection by a U.S. helicopter OEM of its TopDeck integrated avionics system, on the Sikorsky S-76D.

A bright light for your helo
September 28, 2006, 2:46 PM
February 27, 2006

An Australian company has developed a new searchlight that can illuminate a greater area from a longer distance, yet which is claimed to offer significant weight and cost advantages over the current industry standard. It is being launched here at Heli-Expo (Booth 4002).

Chelton EFIS: TAWS and more
September 28, 2006, 2:45 PM
February 27, 2006

A very sore-throated EMS pilot named Mark Graveline, who flies a Bell 206 equipped with the Chelton Flight Systems FlightLogic EFIS for Air Methods of San Antonio, talked about the cockpit system with HAI Convention News at the show yesterday.

Cop shot takes koala
September 28, 2006, 2:44 PM
February 27, 2006

The Phoenix Police Department took possession of a new AgustaWestland A119 Koala helicopter in ceremonies yesterday at the AgustaWestland booth (No. 1141). It is the first of three A119s that will be configured with new, high-tech mission-specific equipment.

Rolls-Royce vows to get ‘our share’ of helo engine market
September 28, 2006, 2:38 PM
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“We are going to be competitive and we are going to get our share.”

That was the message from Scott Crislip, president of helicopters and small gas turbine engines for Rolls-Royce, as he announced significant new helicopter business here yesterday.

Air Methods, CJ Systems Splurge on EC 135s
September 28, 2006, 2:37 PM
February 27, 2006

Air Methods, one of the nation’s largest air medical transportation providers, yes-terday signed a memorandum of under-standing with American Eurocopter to buy 15 EC 135s. Deliveries are expected to begin next year.

Bristow expands brand, fleet
September 28, 2006, 2:35 PM
February 27, 2006

Bristow Group celebrated its new brand identity with the unveiling of a redecorated S-76 at the Sikorsky Aircraft booth (No. 2537) yesterday.

Robinson plans test of R44 autopilot
September 28, 2006, 2:32 PM
February 27, 2006

Robinson Helicopter president and CEO Frank Robinson said yesterday that he is planning within the next few weeks to flight test an R44 Raven equipped with a two-axis autopilot, possibly paving the way for IFR certification of the four-place piston helicopter.

Honeywell, Soloy team on AStar STC
September 28, 2006, 2:26 PM
February 27, 2006

Honeywell (Booth No. 1907) and Soloy (Booth No. 2207) have obtained an STC to install Honeywell’s latest version of the LTS101 turboshaft engine on the Eurocopter AS 350B2 AStar, and have delivered the first two converted helicopters.

HAI leaders lay out strategy for industry
September 28, 2006, 2:24 PM
February 27, 2006

Dramatically reducing the helicopter accident rate, dealing with the looming pilot and technician shortage and building a geographical database of civil helicopters capable of assisting emergency responses to terrorism and national disasters were the top three goals articulated by HAI’s executiv

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