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FDC/aerofilter helps AStars breathe easier

Inlet-barrier filtration (IBF) supplier FDC/aerofilter (Booth No.

ISF Moving to Fort Worth Rotor Hub

Ranger Aerospace & Aeronautics subsidiary Integrated Flight Systems (IFS) is moving from Reno, Nev., to Hangar 4 North at Meacham Field in Fort Worth,

Honeywell Sentinel Nav Debuts in UK

UK helicopter service company Sterling Aviation took delivery of Honeywell’s Sentinel navigation system for its Eurocopter BK 117 fleet, and the initial re

Changing of the Guard at Turbomeca

While observing its 70th anniversary on the eve of Heli-Expo 2008, Turbomeca opened a Saturday afternoon press conference with outgoing chairman and chief

Soloy gets 100th LTS101 for its AS 350 re-engining program

Soloy has received the 100th LTS101 turboshaft from Honeywell for the Olympia, Wash.

High wires and low fliers: new technology targets old conflict

Safety device manufacturers are striving to offer better obstacle detection equipment to confront the dangers of collisions with obstacles and especially w

Operators are seeing the benefits of night vision

Growing interest from helicopter operators wanting to use night-vision goggles (NVGs) is spurring demand for better training as well.

NVG for all night helo ops, says FAA

The FAA’s David Downey recommends that all night helicopter operations be flown by pilots wearing night-vision goggles (NVGs).

Sixth annual job fair draws a crowd

The sixth annual HAI job fair yesterday at Heli-Expo drew more than 800 applicants who want to learn about opportunities to apply for positions with 34 aer

AW139 joins company fleet of avionics supplier Honeywell

In a ceremony held yesterday afternoon, AgustaWestland delivered a new AW139 equipped with a Honeywell Primus Epic avionics suite to Honeywell aviation ser

Sandel Gains TSO for Helo AHRS

Sandel Avionics received FAA technical standard order (TSO) certification of its new vibration-resistant SG102 attitude- and heading-reference system (AHRS

Russian Firm Signs for Two More Bell 407s

CBOSS, a Russian information technology company, signed a deal to buy two Bell 407s, which will complement the firm’s previous order for 14 Bell helicopter

Schweizer 434 designed for utilitarian role

Schweizer Aircraft (Booth No.

Cloak comes off Sikorsky’s sleek X2 test aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft yesterday unveiled its X2 technology demonstrator here at Heli-Expo, with hordes of attendees surrounding the black-shrouded helicopter b
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Workhorse EC 175 makes debut

It was much ado about something as Eurocopter unveiled its new EC 175 medium twin yesterday at its booth (No.
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Era Helicopters Takes Delivery of First EC 225

Era Helicopters celebrated the first U.S.

The “I’s” Have it

Metro Aviation, a helicopter completion, repair and service center and air medical services provider based in Shreveport, La., yesterday afternoon at Booth

A Warm Russian Hug for Eurocopter

Russian aviation firm UTair signed a firm order yesterday for 15 Eurocopter EC 175s, with options for another 15.

Four more S-92s for VIH Aviation

VIH Aviation Group was the launch customer for the Sikorsky S-92 in 2003, and yesterday at Heli-Expo the company agreed to buy another four to be operated

This really is a big deal

When Texas Aviation Services and Casas Bahia, Brazil’s largest retailer, concluded a multi-helicopter completion contract on Sunday, it took a lot of folks

Aero Toy Store sees bright future for exec helo sales

Aero Toy Store brought two custom-finished new helicopters to Heli-Expo to highlight the company’s growing helicopter sales capability.

This show will shatter all records, predicts Zuccaro

“This year’s Heli-Expo is a rousing success before we even open the doors,” said HAI president Matt Zuccaro at a press conference just before the ribbon-cu

Evergreen signs for four S-76C++s

Evergreen Helicopters and Sikorsky concluded an agreement for the purchase of four S-76C++ helicopters for use in Evergreen’s offshore oil, utility and EMS

R66 customers are champing at the bit

Robinson Helicopter dealers who attended yesterday’s press conference said they are ready to place orders for the turbine-powered R66 currently under devel

Eurocopter recommends EC 135 gearbox oil switch

During a technical briefing held yesterday at Heli-Expo, Eurocopter encouraged EC 135 operators to keep a close eye on their helicopters’ main transmission

Agusta adds AW139 to its Philly stake toppings

AgustaWestland celebrated the opening of a new AW139 medium-twin helicopter assembly line in Philadelphia last week, just days before the company announced

SEI ready to embrace U.S. completions market

North American helicopter owners searching for a little touch of Italy in their cabin need look no farther than Philadelphia.