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FlightDocs Web-based Mx Tracker Adds Capabilities, Customers

New to HMX this year is the ability to create custom checklists.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Signals End to ATC Privatization Battle

The sudden change of heart means that Rep. Bill Shuster's efforts to pass H.R. 2997 have ended, for now.
Maintenance and Modifications

UTC Aerospace and PAG Sign Deal for AS350 Servos

PAG’s global network and investment in UTAS main and tail rotor servos will make it easier for Airbus AS350 operators to access spares, the company says.
Rotorcraft

Fidelity Flight Fills Army National Guard Order for UH-72A Sims

The device simulates the twin-engine Airbus Helicopters UH-72A, a militarized version of the Eurocopter EC145.

Whirly-Girls Silent Auction Closes Today

A Heli-Expo staple for the last 12 years, this year's edition Whirly-Girls silent auction now features online bidding.
Rotorcraft

LCI Sees Strong Middle Market for Helicopters

The company has $750 million worth of rotorcraft in service and on order.
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Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters on a Roll with Military Contracts

Deliveries of the first five of 30 of new MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Afghan Air Force are slated to begin delivery in May.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Inks Deals for 17 More Helicopters

14 Ships To China, Germany
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Helicopter Grows in Down Market

CEO sees double-digit profit by 2020
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Helicopters Signs $147M Order with Sino-US

Leonardo Helicopters and China's Sino-US strengthened their relationship with addtional orders for new helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Axnes Expands into New Helo Market Segment

Axnes has expanded its reach to provide wireless intercom solutions for aerial firefighting and utility industries.
Rotorcraft

Kaman To Support Rebuilding Puerto Rico

ROTAK Helicopter Services will operate its K-Max aircraft in Puerto Rico to support infrastructure rebuilding efforts from Hurricane Maria.
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Engines

Safran Mum on Silvercrest, Ramping Up on CFM Leaps

Teething delays affecting the Leap engines are behind it, says the company.

Recruitment Website Survey Sees Industry Optimism

JSfirm.com released the results of its latest Hiring Trends Survey at HAI Heli-Expo 2018
Training and Workforce

HAI Helps Military Personnel Transition To Civilian Jobs

The military-to-civilian workshop attracted a diverse set of military pilots, technicians, and active-duty service members.
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Safety

Survitec Unveils New Life Jacket, Passenger Suit

The Hybrid Ability Lifejacket and Oxygen is the company’s next generation Mk 5/51 product and the Gen2 1000 series suit holds ETSO, MED, approvals.
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Rotorcraft

HeliTrak's Collective Pull Down Yields Extra Safety Margin

HeliTrak's Collective Pull Down lowers collective in a split second.
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Maintenance and Modifications

EIT Avionics Makes Progress with Three Helo Products

HAT-R is an advanced radar system that uses a single, light-weight antenna measures the aircraft’s height above the surface.
Engines

Heli-One, Safran Re-up On Makila MRO

The new agreement continues a relationship on the engine that dates back to 1985.
Rotorcraft

Heli-One Launches New Online Modifications Catalog

Heli-One has upgraded its online catalog with greater search capability and interactive functions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Luma Offering Bell LED Caution Warning Panels

The panel helps eliminate ongoing lamp-outs and broken and intermittent cap assemblies issues, along with costly repairs
Rotorcraft

Mid-Continent to Distribute StartStick Units

Aviation Battery Systems and Mid-Continent have signed an agreement allowing Mid-Continent to distribute StartStick ground power units and accessories.
Rotorcraft

Kopter to Unveil SH09 Fifth Launch Customer

Freshly rebranded Kopter will reveal another launch customer at Heli-Expo for its SH09 light single-engine helicopter.
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Engines

StandardAero Introduces App for Power Checks on R-R M250

The StandardAero PowerCheck mobile app is available at the Apple App Store, Google Play and as a desktop version at www.standardaero.com/heli.
Fuel

StandardAero, Papillon Ink Crash-resistant Fuel Tank Deal

StandardAero will supply 40 retrofittable crash-resistant fuel tanks for Papillon’s Grand Canyon Helicopter fleet of Airbus AS350B3 and EC130B4 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ashton Takes Helm at CSSM

Scott Ashton brings 25 years of experience to his new role as president and CEO of Corporate Service Supply & Manufacturing (CSSM).
Rotorcraft

Laselec's New Portable Wire Stripper Comes to Vegas

Laselec introduces the SYLADE 7H, a portable wire stripper at Heli-Expo 2018.
Rotorcraft

ASG Releases Latest Asia-Pacific Civil Helicopter Fleet Report

The 2017 report includes information on offshore activity, discussing the continued impact of the oil-and-gas downturn on the civil helicopter market.
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Rotorcraft

Donaldson Receives MD900 IBF STC in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has validated the MD 900 IBF allowing for installation on helicopters operated by Heliservices.
Rotorcraft

PAC International Displays Refurbished H145 at Heli-Expo

PAC International has recently refurbished and upgraded a Cleveland Metro Life Flight Airbus H145.