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Maintenance and Modifications

East /West brings Energy Attenuating Seats to Market

East/West’s seats suit pilots large and small.
Training and Workforce

Helicopter FTDs Rising to the Training Challenge

Moving flight simulators may be over-rated, even in helicopter training
Rotorcraft

Robinson Signs for 1,000 Rolls-Royce Engines

Helo OEM will buy 100 RR300 engines per year for the R66
Rotorcraft

Forest Service Gets Latitude Supply Load Monitoring Systems

Canadian company to supply OLMS for firefighting aircraft in the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Heli-Expo ADS-B Forum Highlights Rules and Compliance Challenges

If current ADS-B installation trends continue, many rotorcraft will not meet the FAA’s 2020 deadline for compliance.
Charter & Fractional

Maverick Helicopters EC130 Fleet Reaches 300,000 Hours

According to Airbus Helicopters, Maverick is the first operator in the world to reach this milestone.
Maintenance and Modifications

VIH Aerospace Gains EASA Approval for Airbus and Bell Helo Bubble Windows

Aftermarket retrofits are designed for simple installation with no need to modify the door.
Rotorcraft

ERAU honors Universal Helicopters for safety record

Emby-Riddle chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers presented an honorary plaque to Gordon Jiroux, president and CEO of UHI
Rotorcraft

Helinet Lands Swedish Police Contract

Company will provide the latest design in intelligence-gathering and -transmitting helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Seeks To Cover More Helicopters

Independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs recommits to helicopter market.
Rotorcraft

Bristow chooses S-92 for U.K. SAR contract fulfillment

Sikorsky intends to provide Bristow with some of the most technologically advanced S-92s available.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky’s AAG Earns FAA Honor

The helicopter maker’s VIP transport division was recognized for its high level of maintenance training.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Metro Displays Three Recent Helo Completions

Display of first completion of the new aircraft model
Rotorcraft

China Set To Overtake Japan as Leading Asian Rotorcraft Hub

The Asia-Pacific helicopter fleet grew by 9 percent last year, according to Asian Sky Group.
Rotorcraft

Guimbal Gets FAA Approval for Cabri G2

The French manufacturer is enjoying worldwide use of its Cabri G2 helicopter
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Boosts Product Support As Market is Squeezed

Airbus Helicopters announced a new customer support policy, including an extended warranty
Avionics

Astronautics Demos Next-gen Helo Avionics

Company showing new helicopter avionics platform that will have synthetic vision and terrain awareness capabilities.
Rotorcraft

HNZ Group To Add Frasca AS350 Flight Training Device

Sim training is recognized by Transport Canada and HNZ’s customers as being a highly effective tool.
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.