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Rotorcraft

Avinco Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Avinco had another successful year of helicopter sales after completing 24 transactions in 2017.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Advanced Torque Products Launches EC145 Tooling Kit

The company worked with maintenance professionals in the Airbus training facility to create a kit that addressed former maintenance issues.
Rotorcraft

Heli-One Lands Royal Netherlands Maintenance Contract

Heli-One is expected to support the RNLAF to the end of the Cougars' suspected lifespan in 2022, potentially through 2030.
Avionics

Garmin Enters Rotorcraft Flight Control System Market

The new Garmin GFC 600H flight control system brings modern capabilities to the retrofit market.
Accidents

Heliservicio Selects Traxxall for Mx Tracking

The decision by the Mexican offshore transport provider came after several months of system evaluations.
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Rotorcraft

NGTI, Billings Flying Service Team on T55 Support

Billings Flying Service will maintain the parts inventory necessary to support NGTI’s engine repair, maintenance, and overhaul services.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Adds Thai Aviation Services as Support Center

Thai Aviation Services is Sikorsky's seventh customer support center in the Asia-Pacific region.
Rotorcraft

Advanced Torque Products Develops Tool Kit for Enstroms

Advanced Torque Products has developed a new tooling kit for Enstrom F-28F, 480B, and 280FX helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Bell Launches 407GXi

The dash -C47E/4 engine replaces the Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 in the 407GXP that Bell launched in 2015.
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Maintenance and Modifications

EuroTec Nears Li-Ion Battery STC for Airbus H130

EuroTec's STC would incorporate the TB17 lithium-ion battery from True Blue Power into the Airbus H130/EC130B4 series
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Aircraft

Bell 505 Production Goes Full Steam Ahead

The light single has become the company's best seller on the in-production line.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 525 Flight-test Program Makes Progress

Two Bell 525 flight-test vehicles have accumulated an additional 200 flight test hours since returning to the air last July.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Releases v2.0 of iFly Flight Calculator Suite

Latest version offers a new graphical interface and connects to web-based weather data.
Rotorcraft

Safran on Pace for Multiple Certifications This Year

The engine maker is showcasing its new Arrano, Ardiden 3 and a mockup of the Aneto, alongside its venerable Arriel 2.
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Aircraft

Textron Shows Off Longitude’s Quiet Cabin

OEM’s painstaking attention to detail on cabin noise reduction creates a best-in-class result, as type approaches certification next month.
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Rotorcraft

LA County Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

LA County Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
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Rotorcraft

Robinson R44 Cadet Lands in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Robinson R44 Cadet Lands in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Helicopters AW169 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Leonardo Helicopters AW169 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
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Rotorcraft

Las Vegas Welcomes Resurgent Rotorcraft Industry to Heli-Expo 2018

Las Vegas Welcomes Resurgent Rotorcraft Industry to Heli-Expo 2018
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

U.S. Tax Overhaul Affects Most Aircraft Operators

Helicopter owners and operators need to understand that many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 have a direct impact on them.
Safety

LifePort Unveils Upgraded Patient Sled

LifePort's new aluminum machined sled is lighter and more durable, and features a wider backrest.
Airlines

New Malaysia Airlines Regime Faces Down Challenges

Airbus widebodies centerpieces of restructuring effort
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WingX: European Bizav Traffic Has a Busy January

Most of the increase was in intra-European travel, with piston aircraft leading the way
Aircraft

F-35 and Super Hornet Back on the Table for Canada

Canada has issued a list of potential suppliers for its new fighter, including two controversial U.S. choices
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Aircraft

Russia Deploys Su-57s to Syria

Four development aircraft have been sent to the warzone for evaluation under combat conditions
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Hullo Aircrew Connects Freelance Pilots and Operators

Crewmembers can apply for jobs or operators can request work from aircrew directly after browsing personal profiles, complete with pilot training records.
Airports

Simulation Validates Sesar Multi-Remote-Tower Solution

Simulation at DLR will be followed with a real-life simulation at Budapest.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone Aviation Eyes Chinese HEMS Expansion

With only 50 EMS helicopters serving a population of 1.4 billion people, the rotorcraft leasing company sees growing opportunities.
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