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Rotorcraft

Innova Helicopters Signs for Rolls-Royce RR300 Turboshaft Engines

Officials from Rolls-Royce and Innova Aerospace signed an agreement yesterday at Heli-Expo 2016
Maintenance and Modifications

Inlet Barrier Filter Policy Raises Industry Concerns

The FAA says the increased usage of the systems necessitates standardized installations.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Holds Market Lead

The manufacturer is highlighting its 2015 successes.
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Faces 15-percent Drop in Deliveries

The Arrano 1A has flown on the Airbus H160, and the Arrius 2R for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X was certified.
Rotorcraft

Orders Flowing for R44 Cadet

The new Robinson is targeting the trainer and utility markets, with a lower-cost but better-performing two-seat ship.
ATC

German-owned ATC Provider Takes Control of Gatwick Tower

Air Navigation Solutions, wholly owned subsidiary of German air navigation service provider DFS, replaces UK NATS as tower provider at Gatwick.
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Aircraft

Bombardier and Air Inuit Collaborate on Q300 Freighter

Arctic carrier Air Inuit signs on as launch customer
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Aviation Names Sabena Technics Falcon ASC

The French MRO will provide service for the Falcon 10, 20 and 50.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Aviation Names Sabena Technics Falcon ASC

The French MRO will provide service for the Falcon 10, 20 and 50.

APG Avionics Shows Controp’s Systems

The company’s camera systems are geared toward the rescue market.
Rotorcraft

Esterline Wins Contracts for Chinese New-design Helicopters

Canadian company also secures deals on German military rotorcraft
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Updates TH180 Forced Landing and Program Status

Test instrumentation may have malfunctioned, disconnecting engine from drive train
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Taps StandardAero for PT6A PowerAdvantage Work

The program covers the Beechcraft King Air and Cessna Caravan.
Charter & Fractional

EASA Approval Clears the Way for Comlux Aruba Ops Into Europe

Comlux Aruba has been awarded Third Country Operator approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
Maintenance and Modifications

LoPresti BoomBeam HID System Approved in Brazil

The lighting systems have been approved on more than 450 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Group Changes Name

Aviation Controls is now Precision Aviation Controls.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Sees Dip in Civil Helicopter Market

Honeywell's latest forecast envisages some 400 fewer new helicopter sales over the new five years, compared with its 2015 forecast.
Rotorcraft

Bell Showcasing New Products

The 525 super-medium twin and 505 light single are two highlights of Bell’s presence at Heli-Expo 2016.
Engines

Transaero Named Parts Dealer for Hamilton Sundstrand Products

The fuel control products are on the Sea Stallion and Chinook.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Selects Hillsboro Aviation as a Sales Agent

The agreement marks the first such sales agent authorization by Airbus Helicopters in its 47-year history, Hillsboro said.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Joins Law Enforcement Program

The hourly cost maintenance provider is partnering with Night Flight Concepts on its service option for law enforcement operators.
Rotorcraft

Heli-One Handles H225 Inspection in South Korea

The Canadian MRO conducted a 12-month inspection for firefighting and rescue operator National 119.
Rotorcraft

Van Horn Aviation Offers Composite MRBs for Bell 206B

The carbon-fiber blades extend service life to 18,000 hours.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Forms New ARC For Operation of Small UAS Over People

The ARC marks a reversal from the agency’s earlier micro classification.
Rotorcraft

Mid-Continent Completes Quality Management Approval

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics is now certified for both AS 9100 C and ISAO 9001:2008 standards.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Highlighting Fusion Flight Deck

The company announced plans last year to expand into commercial helicopter applications.
Avionics

Medevac Provider Goes Garmin

Air Evac Lifeteam has selected a fully integrated Garmin avionics suite for its fleet of Bell 206s and 407s.
Rotorcraft

Avinco Logs Record Year

The global helicopter brokerage finished off 2015 with 31 rotorcraft transactions.

Insurance Provider Takes ASI as New Name

Reflecting a wider range of clients, Aviation Specialty Insurance also adds underwriters.
Aircraft

Upgraded Il-76MD-M Airlifter Makes First Flight in Russia

The Russian air force plans to acquire 40 of the four-engine airlifters, which are upgraded from in-service Il-76MDs.
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