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Axnes Unveils secure digital radio system at Heli-Expo 2015

It's time to go cordless and secure with wireless intercom system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Marks Singapore Service Center's Anniversary

The facility holds authorizations from regulatory authorities around the globe.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Sees Growth As it Inks Major Deals

The UTC subsidiary notched several military deals as it weighs effects on the oil price plunge on its major commercial sector
Engines

GE Starts Ground Testing of CMC Parts on GE9X

Demo engine running in Peebles, Ohio
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Regulations and Government

FAA Issues New Sleep Apnea Guidelines

Guidelines consider a number of risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea.
Charter & Fractional

Pilots Union Adds To Claims in NetJets Lawsuit

Union is alleging that company is waging an intimidation campaign.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Unveils H160 Medium Twin

X4 program materializes into innovative AW139 competitor but drops fly-by-wire flight controls.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Meyer Selected To Lead Comlux America

Meyer helped establish Indianapolis completions center.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Fights Back on Think-tank Claims

NBAA president refuted calls for general aviation to pay its fair share as "trumped-up" and misleading.
Regulations and Government

Policy Governing CPDLC Recording Updated

Policy stipulates datalink recording requirements apply to aircraft manufactured since Dec. 6, 2010.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Continues Upward Trajectory

In 2014, company delivered more than 200 new helicopters and booked orders for more than 230 worth $3.45 billion.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland to build AW609 in Philadelphia

The price of the AgustaWestland civil tiltrotor will be comparable with that of super-medium helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

HeliExpo 2015 Set to Break Records and Boost Business

Over the last few shows, the business level has averaged more than two billion dollars, according to HAI president Matt Zuccaro.
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Rotorcraft

Seahawk PBL Contract Sets New Standard, Companies Say

The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin a nearly $2 billion contract for H-60 Seahawk performance-based logistics.
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Rotorcraft

New Mexico Police Discuss Search and Rescue Accident

New Mexico State Police flight department reviewed operations in response to critical NTSB report.
Rotorcraft

China Order Boosts Bell’s Expectations of 2015 Growth

Bell Helicopter CEO John Garrison is bullish as new 525 prepares to fly, despite declining military spending.
Rotorcraft

AHS Head Details Group’s Activities

The organization founded more than 70 years ago by the pioneers of the industry is active today in many arenas.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Designates New AW139 Training Centers

The OEM designated two new training centers to accommodate its growing fleet of AW139 medium-twins.
Maintenance and Modifications

Machida Videoscope Sheds Light on Engine Condition

Take an inside look at a gas-turbine engine with tips and tricks from Machida.
Training and Workforce

Bizav Job Market Set to Heat Up

Results of JSfirm.com’s latest helicopter industry survey call for the busiest hiring market in the past six years.
Engines

Turbomeca Sees Growth in Service Sector

Engine manufacturer feels impact of weaker civil helicopter demand but is proceeding with a 3,000-shp engine program.
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Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Unveils the New H160 Helicopter at HeliExpo

Airbus Helicopters Unveils the New H160 Helicopter at HeliExpo
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Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Unveils All-Composite H160 Medium Twin at HeliExpo

Airbus Helicopters Unveils All-Composite H160 Medium Twin at HeliExpo
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters CEO Talks about Market Conditions Ahead of H160 Unveiling

Airbus Helicopters CEO Talks about Market Conditions Ahead of H160 Unveiling
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Aircraft

VLM Delays Superjet Deliveries

Opts to wait for EASA certification of long-range version
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Rotorcraft

Conklin & DeDecker Data Can Make Financial Sense

The industry data provider is demonstrating its full slate of aircraft evaluation tools.
Rotorcraft

Esterline CMC To Provide Navigation for New Airbus Helicopters X4

The Canadian company will supply its CMA-9000 flight management system and Interflight CMA-5024 global positioning system for the X4.
Rotorcraft

Tiger Tugs Expands Range to MD 500 Series

The new scissor lift eases ground handling for the aircraft
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Gets New Operations Control Center

The new center coordinates operations for more than 130 aircraft across 18 states.
Rotorcraft

Aspen Avionics Exceeds 500 Evolution Display Installations

The Evolution Flight Display System gives the benefits of a glass cockpit to various helicopters delivered with analog instruments.