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Rotorcraft

PWC Unveils Six-pack of New Services

Offerings cover entire helicopter operator ecosystem.
Rotorcraft

Van Horn Refining, Expanding Blade Lineup

Van Horn resumed flight testing earlier this year of its prototype main rotor blades for the Bell 206L LongRanger.
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Aircraft

ALC Reckons Boeing NMA Launch Isn’t Imminent

Boeing still has much research to complete before it can launch its NMA program, says ALC executive chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy.
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Rotorcraft

Honeywell: Near-term Helo Deliveries Could Rise 10%

The company's 20th rotorcraft industry outlook forecasts up to 4,200 new turbine helicopters delivered over the next five years.
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Avionics

Univeral Avionics Offers Upgraded FMS Software

The FAA authorirized TSO includes localizer performance approaches and automated transition to hover modes.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Has New Focus out of Bankruptcy

The Portland, Oregon-based company sees long-term opportunities with military customers.
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Rotorcraft

Recon is Honeywell's next-gen HUMS

Honeywell's latest health and usage monitoring system processes data much faster, enabling real-time sharing with operators and maintainers.
Rotorcraft

PPG Wins Heated Windshield Contract for Bell 525

PPG's heated composite windshields selected for Bell 525 Relentless
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Rotorcraft

PFC, Ryan Aerospace Obtain FAA nod for Bell Trainer

The AATD is approved to provide up to 7.5 hours of the aeronautical experience requirement for the Private Pilot helicopter certificate.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety International Expands Helicopter Training

FlightSafety International offers new helicopter simulators and more than 100 courses approved for U.S. Veterans Affairs benefits.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety Offers NVG Simulator Training

FlightSafety is approved to provide Part 142 NVG training in simulators for Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopters and Sikorsky helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Taps Precision Aviation as Avionics Dealer

Precision Aviation Group has signed a dealership agreement with Honeywell to provide services on Aspire and SkyConnect.
Rotorcraft

FreeFlight SBAS Sensor Approved for ADS-B

Now approved for installation with Rockwell Collins’ latest TDR-94/94D transponder variant.
Safety

Groups Urge More Rules for Drone Flying

Regulation and enforcement are needed on a global scale, FSF contends.
Rotorcraft

JetNet Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Reporting Tool

Under the new format, users can generate customized market reports.
Rotorcraft

Aircraft Availability Takes Central Focus at Sikorsky

Over the last two years, Sikorsky has made significant progress reducing AOGs (aircraft on ground) and AOG turnaround time, Sikorsky exec says.
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Rotorcraft

With New Name, Kopter Transitions Into Manufacturer

Formerly known as Marenco Swisshelicopter, Kopter has opened new facilities as it prepares for deliveries of the SH09.
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Rotorcraft

Rockwell Collins Touts Broadened Upgrade Portfolio

Incorporation of B/E Aerospace deepens offerings across the board

New Hawaii Helo Association To Promote 'Fly Neighborly'

The association is gathering noise complaint data.
Regulations and Government

Bell V-280 flight campaign advances

The V-280 program could result in deliveries of 4,000 aircraft by 2030 under a contract potentially worth $100 billion.
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Rotorcraft

FAA Honors Pete Gillies as Master Pilot

Gillies has amassed 18,000 hours in helicopters over a career that traced its beginnings back to the late 1960s.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
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Aircraft

A 'Flying Swiss Pocket Knife'

Kopter's new name reflects that it has become a manufacturing company says Löwenstein
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H175 To Get New Cabin

Airbus Helicopters is planning an 18-passenger version of of the H175 with a cabin similar to that of the H225 Super Puma.
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Rotorcraft

Ramco Moves toward 'Ecosystem' with Expanded Portfolio

The aviation maintenance and support software specialist also is ramping up a push to attract smaller operators with cloud-based system.
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Brian Barents To Keynote at 2018 JetNet iQ Summit

This year’s summit includes a workshop and opening reception on June 19, followed by an all-day program with industry speakers and panelists on June 20.
Avionics

Nextant, Collins Awarded T-1A Avionics Upgrade Contract

Under phase one, $18.5 million has been awarded for prototyping and low-rate initial production.
Accidents

Episode 11: Takeoff and Landing Assessments, Part 1

How did aviation organizations and individuals in the industry work together to improve takeoff and landing assessments for pilots?
FBOs

New FBO Company Makes First Acquisition

Modern Aviation, backed by private equity fund Tiger Infrastructure Partners, has made its first splash in the FBO market, buying Air Wilmington.
Aircraft

Saab Unveils GlobalEye

The first of three multi-role/AEW aircraft for the UAE is shown for the first time
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