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Rotorcraft

Bell Launches 407GXP With Massive Air Methods Order

Air Methods has ordered 200 of Bell’s new 407GXP single
Regulations and Government

Sen. Moran Expresses Concern Over GA Depreciation Talk

Moran fears that rhetoric surrounding business-aircraft depreciation schedules has psychological and economic consequences.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Seek Protections for Contract Tower Program

Letter signed by 102 lawmakers seeks measure in FAA reauthorization bill to shield contract towers from prospect of deep cuts.
Rotorcraft

One Year On, Sikorsky Recognizes First S-76D Customer

Since taking delivery of the first revenue S-76D, National Helicopter Services has logged more than 1,300 flight hours on the helicopter.
Rotorcraft

Hamilton T1 Ventilator Mount Receives Certification

With the new mount the ventilator can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing technicians and flight medics to precisely position the equipment.
Rotorcraft

Helivalues Updates Rotorcraft Demand Trends

While the VIP/corporate market remains in decline, demand for offshore machines stays high.
Rotorcraft

P&WC Offers New MRO Solutions for Mature Helo Engines

Solutions include refresh program for PT6T-3 and T400 engines that offers a core exchange for a new PT6T-3B Twin-Pac, power section or gear box.
Rotorcraft

Columbia Aims for International Growth under New Leadership

Heavy lift specialist is the only operator of civilian versions of the military’s Chinook and Sea Knight helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Highlights HMU for Cooler Helicopter Starts

MRO provider also announces expansion of its engine rental pool following new agreement with Rolls-Royce.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sifco Unveils Cadmium Travel Kit

Kits are designed to enable touch-up work in the field, including during AOG situations.
Rotorcraft

Avinco Surfs Strong Pre-owned Helicopter Market

The company has added new sales representatives and completed 25 sales last year.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Offers New Three-year Warranty

The new warranty will provide coverage for three years or 2,000 hours, including labor for the first year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Alpine Aerotech names new president

Denomme is taking the reins from Jim Campbell, who is retiring after 46 years in the helicopter industry.
Airports

FEC Heliports Touts Upgraded Helipad Lights

Company’s battery-operated lights can now be operated by pilots via aircraft radios.
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Provides Power for New Indian Helicopters

Twin-engine HAL light combat helicopter to be powered by Ardiden 1H1, while HAL light utility helicopter will use Ardiden 1U.
Avionics

Gulf Coast Avionics Touts Taking Bell 412 Digital at Heli-Expo

The avionics distributor, installation and repair company recently completed a Bell 412 cockpit.
Rotorcraft

Lider and CAE Partner on S-92 Training in Brazil

CAE will train Lider’s S-92 pilots at Sao Paolo’s Congonhas Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advantage Aviation Technologies Launches New Website, Names Moore To Head Ops

New site provides comprehensive overview of company’s aircraft repair and services capabilities.
Rotorcraft

Cobham Showcases Business Units, Products at Heli-Expo

Represented in the booth are Cobham’s Aerospace Communications, AvComm, Antenna Systems and Life Support divisions.
Rotorcraft

Twirly Birds Celebrate 2015 Les Morris Award Winner

This year's winner signed her book at Twirly Birds meeting.
Safety

FAA Rotorcraft Safety Conference Set for Next Month

Conference will feature helicopter safety presentations, exhibits and speeches from government and industry representatives.
Rotorcraft

McMurdo Joins International Marine Rescue

IMRF’s project seeks to improve maritime search and rescue capability around the world.
Rotorcraft

Elytron Showcases Completed Airframe of Technology Demonstrator

Light and quick, Elytron's first tilt-wing effort takes shape; the design is on display at Heli-Expo 2015.
Rotorcraft

USHST Reports Big Drop in Helicopter Accidents

Safety organization says 2014 saw lowest accident level in more than three decades.
ATC

Congress Questions the FAA on Cyber Security Controls

Cyber security lapses threaten the FAA's safe and efficient management of the U.S. national airspace system, the GAO found.
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Rotorcraft

Composite Helicopters Pursuing Certified Models

The New Zealand company is moving toward certification of three models of its composite helicopter.
Rotorcraft

NJ Pols take aim at NYC helitours

Attempt underway to restrict heli-tour operations departing from New Jersey airports and heliports.
Rotorcraft

Inaer Takes Delivery of Mecaer HEMS Kits for EC145 T2

The HEMS system for the EC145 T2 provides maximum flexibility and assures multiple cabin layouts.
Rotorcraft

Helitowcart Debuts Three Helicopter Towing Devices

New towcarts are aimed at private owners of light turbine rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Group Hits Earnings Turbulence

UK helicopter operator sees lower earnings, but sees opportunity with SAR bases opening.