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Russia’s Kamov Holding Company plans to export more of its Ka-32 workhorses to the West, said Igor Pshenichny, the company’s sales director and deputy dire

Sikorsky has introduced a software fix for its S-92 that it says will address a 4R vibration some pilots have experienced at high cruise speeds.

Robinson Helicopter has been recognized as one of Los Angeles’ fastest-growing private companies.

Chevron has awarded a five-year contract to Bristow Helicopters for services in the North Sea and West of Shetland.

Aviation Industries of China (AVIC II) and Eurocopter have agreed to the joint development of a new six-ton twin-engine helicopter–the EC 175–to fill the n

The Republic of Georgia’s “Airclub of Georgia” has taken delivery of a searchlight-equipped Enstrom 280FX for police surveillance missions.

After several years of precarious business relations, MD Helicopters (MDHI) has reached a multi-year agreement with Kaman Aerospace for the Connecticut com

AgustaWestland A109S Grand The order book for this uprated 109 variant currently stands at almost 60.

A new international safety team that aims to improve helicopter safety by a factor of five could be ready to start work by this summer.

Canadian Helicopters plans to buy the Max-Viz EVS-1000 enhanced-vision system for some of its onshore helicopter operations.

Enstrom has received South Korean certification for its full product line and added the 480B to its Brazilian ticket. “We were successful in opening

India’s Dhruv fleet was grounded in December after Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) identified a fault in the tail rotor blades.

Heli-Mart of Costa Mesa, Calif., has bought nine MD 520Ns and a 300C previously operated by the Phoenix Police Department.

Norsk Helikopter’s third Sikorsky S-92 entered revenue service last month.

Sikorsky has been awarded FAA certification for its S-76C++ variant.

A UK CAA study says the risk of a helicopter capsizing during a controlled ditching is “considerably higher” than it should be.

At a briefing at February’s Heli-Expo in Dallas, members of the industry’s newly formed International Helicopter Safety Team briefed delegates on their str

Late last month Sikorsky said it remained “open for business” as a strike by production workers entered its second month.

Bell’s new high-performance main rotor system flew for the first time at Mirabel, Canada, at the end of February.

Avidyne has launched a range of active surveillance traffic systems for helicopters, with prices beginning at $9,900–less than half the cost of competing s

Sikorsky is to open a third engineering design center to support its aftermarket, commercial and U.S.

Honeywell has announced plans to build an FAA-certified, 1,800-shp version of its military T53 turbo-shaft engine to fit the recently certified Bell 210.

New Engine for AStars Canada’s Heli-Lynx helicopter services delivered two AS 350BA AStars powered by the Hone

Eurocopter test pilot Didier Delsalle (center) and president and CEO Fabrice Brégier (right) accepted the world record verification from Fédération Aéronau

As demand for new helicopters surpasses the manufacturers’ ability to deliver, marketing consultant HeliValue$ said that prices are increasing dramatically

If deals closed are the standard by which a trade show’s success is measured, Heli-Expo 2006 was an unqualified triumph.

Summer in the Swiss Alps is short, and construction companies have to work fast in the mountains and valleys.

Carson Helicopters and Sagem Avionics’ U.S.

The Helicopter Association International expects to have its international online database of disaster-relief rotorcraft ready for rollout next month.

Spanish operator Helisureste has taken delivery of an Agusta- Westland 139.