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Rotorcraft

Aero Propulsion Support Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The company was founded in 1992 by Allan Stallery in Harrison, Ohio.
Rotorcraft

Axnes Aviation Introduces Smaller Version of Its MP50

The MP30 handheld transceiver is smaller, lighter and lower cost than the MP50 transceiver introduced last year.
Rotorcraft

Vector Touts ADS-B Solutions

The Canadian helicopter MRO can now offer ADS-B installation on a variety of rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft

Vector provides Super Pumas to Starlite

The helicopters are on a multi-year lease through Dublin-based Vector Financial Services.
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Rotorcraft

Bruce Webb Steps into Outreach Role at Airbus

As part of his new position, Webb will work to improve helicopter safety and strengthen Airbus’s involvement with aviation organizations.
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Rotorcraft

Air Evac Orders Seven Frasca Trainers

The devices will be used for recurrent training of Air Evac's 600 pilots every four months.
Rotorcraft

MyGoFlight Rolls Out New iPad Mounts for Robinson Helos

The Robinson Helicopter iPad Mount and ArmorGlas with EZ-Align are now available for purchase.
Rotorcraft

MAMA Teams Up with Metro for Service

Metro Aviation completed MAMA’s EC135T2+ and is supplying the program with an aircraft while its EC135 receives maintenance upgrades.
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Other Voices: Release VA Funding for Primary Flight Training

The benefits exist, but veterans need to be allowed to use them.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Steps Up Campaign to Drive Down Life Cycle Costs

Rolls-Royce is extending the use of new dual channel Fadec and control systems for its helicopter engines.
Accidents

Accidents: March 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Rotorcraft

Airbus Spreads The Helicopter Gospel To Expand Customer Base

Airbus Spreads The Helicopter Gospel To Expand Customer Base
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees
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Rotorcraft

Survitec Debuts New Survival Suit

The waterproof and flame-retardant 1000 Series Offshore Wind Energy Suit protects against harsh conditions.
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Rotorcraft

Helipass Expands into U.S.

Helipass launched its website three years ago primarily for helicopter tour operators.
Aircraft

Boeing Rolls Out Max 9 Narrowbody En Route to April First Flight

The Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowbody is due to enter service in 2018.
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Safety

Real-time HUMS Goes Operational on PHI's S-92

PHI, Sikorsky and Metro Aviation have partnered to develop real-time HUMS.
Aircraft

Australian Helicopter Needs Discussed at Avalon Show

Boeing and Bell displayed candidates; there was also some A330MRTT news and a fast jet support contract announcement.
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Aircraft

Embraer Rolls Out First E195-E2, Brazil's Largest Aircraft

Identifies Azul as launch operator
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Rotorcraft

AHS 73rd Forum to be Held in Fort Worth

The forum will run from May 9-11 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Thales Unveils Wearable Display, New Cockpit

The pilot worn "eyes out" sight display is aimed at the civil helicopter market.
Charter & Fractional

Elit’Avia Celebrates 10 Years, Expands Fleet

Elit’Avia holds air operator certificates (AOCs) in EU member states Slovenia and Malta, and has an office in Atlanta.
ATC

Push-button Communication Comes To Miami ATC

Miami is the latest ATC facility to go on line with digital communications, bringing to 55 the number of airport towers operating with Data Comm.
Regulations and Government

New SET-IMC Rules Take Effect March 21

Even though rule will be in effect individual state approvals must be given before turbine single operations in instrument conditions can actually begin.
Regulations and Government

ICAO Council Adopts New Aircraft CO2 Emissions Standard

The 36-member permanent body of the international aviation organization endorsed February 2016 recommendations of a committee of experts.
Airports

NBAA-led Group Files Motion To Halt SMO Closure

Along with five other airport stakeholders, NBAA said the FAA "disregarded" key steps in settling with the city.
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Avionics

Universal Avionics Completes InSight System Engineering

The Universal Avionics InSight flight deck will help upgrade aircraft meet modern avionics mandates.
Rotorcraft

Eagle Copters Orders 10 More Honeywell Engines

Eagle Copters is delivering a second 407HP conversion to Atlanta-based Helicopter Express.
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Rotorcraft

Donaldson Debuts R66 Inlet Barrier Filter

The Donaldson inlet barrier filter system will be available as an option from Robinson on new orders or as a retrofit.
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Rotorcraft

Ontic Acquires Supply Chain for Legacy Helicopters

The agreement for the acquisition comprises avionics parts for both military and civil aviation aircraft.