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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Indian Operators Push For Aircraft Interest Rate Breaks

India's business aviation sector says high interest rates are a deterrent to aircraft purchases.
Rotorcraft

LCI Targeting on EMS and Offshore Wind Markets

The ‘buoyant sectors’ are helping to offset the challenging oil and gas market.

Phoenix Heli-Flight Adds Utility H130 to Fleet

The helicopter is the first such configured H130 to be delivered in North America, Phoenix Heli-Flight said.
Aircraft

Embry-Riddle Launches Course for Aircraft Appraisers

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is introducing a course in partnership with the American Society of Appraisers.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Approves Embraer's Sorocaba Service Center

Embraer expects to secure FAA approval for its business jet service center by around the middle of 2016.
Training and Workforce

Whirly-Girls Take Scholarship Total to a New High

Whirly-Girls International, the non-profit charity dedicated to the advancement of women in the helicopter industry

Korean Operator Gets Night-Vision-Equipped Ka-32

Rebtech provide night vision systems for a Russian Ka-32 helicopter operated in South Korea.
Rotorcraft

VIH Outlines Projects and Achievements

Growth and capacity expansion are on the agenda.
Rotorcraft

Jupiter Audio Controllers for Phoenix Heli Flight

Phoenix recently acquired an H130 with a JA94 installed.
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Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Engine Upgrade for S-76C+

The project will be accomplished at the same time as an airframe retrofit.
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Rotorcraft

Van Horn Customers Anxious for Composite LongRanger Blades

The Van Horn MRBs have an 18,000-hour service life, more than triple the life of current OEM 206B metal blades.
Avionics

Hillsboro Aviation To Fit ADS-B in Helicopter Training Fleet

Hillsboro Aero Academy is upgrading its fleet with ADS-B capability.
Rotorcraft

Waypoint Leasing Stands Behind Oil-and-gas Operators

The Irish helicopter leasing company still sees plenty of opportunity in the leasing marketplace.
Avionics

FreeFlight Secures Approval for Part 27 ADS-B Installs

FreeFlight worked with Peregrine to obtain the AML supplemental type certificate for Part 27 rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce Expands Engine Support Network

Rolls-Royce is increasing support options for its M250 and RR300 engines.
Rotorcraft

Globavia’s LEAT, Erickson Team with Astronautics on New EFI

Leat will collaborate on installations on AW109 and AB 412, while Erickson will work with Astronautics on certification and other legacy applications.
Rotorcraft

Helifab's S-76 Aux Tank Gets EASA Nod

The 62-gallon tank is installed in the helicopter’s baggage compartment.
Rotorcraft

International Helicopter Safety Team rechartered

The group has seen positive trends in helicopter safety and is working toward the goal of zero accidents.
Rotorcraft

Reiser Joins the Full-Flight Simulator Market

The German manufacturer looks to deliver its first Level D device early in 2017.
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Rotorcraft

Latitude Displays Latest Technologies

Helicopter flight data management among the systems on show.
Rotorcraft

AW Trekker Utility Helicopter Makes First Flight

EASA certification is expected by year-end.
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FBOs

Atlantic Starts Construction For Expansion of Portland FBO

Atlantic Aviation's expanded and modernized FBO in Portland, Oregon, should be open in February 2017.
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Provides Glimpse of 902 Upgrades, New 6XX

The company is working on the next generation Explore with new cockpit and a number of other upgrades, as well as a new 6XX attack helicopter.

Eagle Copters To Deliver 407HP to Nevada

The Canadian company is ramping up production of the 407HP conversions.
Rotorcraft

Pall Pureair Filter Gets EASA STC for Airbus H125, EC130 Helicopters

The device improves engine performance by 2 percent.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Introduces 'HForce' Weapons Package

The manufacturer is offering several options for arming its civil-derived H125M, H145M and H225M military helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Becker Helicopters Develops Unique Way To Promote Safety

Last year all Becker Helicopters Pilot Academy employees were encouraged to accumulate 1,500 minutes of safety-oriented activities.
Rotorcraft

Your Vote Counts at HeliValue$

Preparing to make changes its rotorcraft pricing products, the company invites reviews and suggestions
Rotorcraft

Vector Shows Off Tank That’s Built Like a Tank

Designed with Robertson Fuel Systems, the new direct replacement fuel tank for the AS350 and EC130 will provided added safety in crash situations

Honeywell Expands HUMS Business with STC, MOU

Honeywell received approval for the AW139, signed MOU with Marenco.