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Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
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Aircraft

A 'Flying Swiss Pocket Knife'

Kopter's new name reflects that it has become a manufacturing company says Löwenstein
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H175 To Get New Cabin

Airbus Helicopters is planning an 18-passenger version of of the H175 with a cabin similar to that of the H225 Super Puma.
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Rotorcraft

Ramco Moves toward 'Ecosystem' with Expanded Portfolio

The aviation maintenance and support software specialist also is ramping up a push to attract smaller operators with cloud-based system.
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Brian Barents To Keynote at 2018 JetNet iQ Summit

This year’s summit includes a workshop and opening reception on June 19, followed by an all-day program with industry speakers and panelists on June 20.
Avionics

Nextant, Collins Awarded T-1A Avionics Upgrade Contract

Under phase one, $18.5 million has been awarded for prototyping and low-rate initial production.
Accidents

Episode 11: Takeoff and Landing Assessments, Part 1

How did aviation organizations and individuals in the industry work together to improve takeoff and landing assessments for pilots?
FBOs

New FBO Company Makes First Acquisition

Modern Aviation, backed by private equity fund Tiger Infrastructure Partners, has made its first splash in the FBO market, buying Air Wilmington.
Aircraft

Saab Unveils GlobalEye

The first of three multi-role/AEW aircraft for the UAE is shown for the first time
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Accidents

Iran Grounds Aseman Airlines' ATRs Following Crash

Search for bodies, FDR, and CVR suspended due to harsh weather
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Progressing Toward 2019 EIS for AW609

Aircraft four, fully outfitted with the new Rockwell Collins Fusion cockpit, is to join the test program this year.
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Seeker Vies To Compete in Helo Market

Offering a low-cost platform optimized for aerial surveillance and ISR missions,, Seeker Aircraft aims to make inroads in traditional helicopter markets.
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Rotorcraft

Technology Takes Helicopter Training into the Future

Today's training gives pilots and crew a real-world feel.
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Rotorcraft

New Rotorcraft 2018

The stagnating civil market is showing signs of a return to life.
Rotorcraft

ACSF Ready To Deliver to Restricted Category Operators

The company, working with Stone Aviation, spent three-years obtaining approval for composite main rotor blades.
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Maintenance and Modifications

PAG Signs MRO Agreement with Honeywell Aerospace

PAG can sell, exchange, and offer maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Honeywell avionics products such as the satcomm Aspire and SkyConnect.
Rotorcraft

Bell Rebrands as 'Flight' Company

The company wants to convey its emphasis on technology.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Execs: New Part 23 Rules Yielding Benefits

GAMA chief Pete Bunce sees a sea-change with regulators.

Bizjets, Helos Lag in ADS-B Installs as Capacity Shrinks

Shop lead times for ADS-B installs are now reaching six months in some cases.
FBOs

Sheltair Opens New Hangar in Tampa

The 32,000 sq ft structure, part of a $6.5 million development project, can accommodate the latest class of ultra-long range business jets.
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Aircraft

Challenger 350 Takes Best-selling Bizjet Crown for 2017

The super-midsize jet narrowly edged out the Embraer Phenom 300, which held the overall best-selling business jet crown for the previous four years.
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Aircraft

XTI Begins Component Construction

Fabrication of a 60-percent-scale flying prototype of its hybrid-turbine-electric VTOL will begin in April, with first flight expected later this year.
Safety

AINsight: Have a Plan To Prevent Runway Excursions

This common accident type is often preventable.
Avionics

Helicopter Flight Control System Is a First for Garmin

Garmin's new GFC 600H helicopter flight control system brings new safety features to the light helicopter market.
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Avionics

Trials Improve HTAWS for Offshore Missions

New flight envelope modes tailored to offshore operations.
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Rotorcraft

Daher Expands Helicopter Business with Airbus

The company opened a faciity in Mexico in August 2017 to support the nearby Airbus Helicopters plant.
Aircraft

Robinson Sees Bounceback Year

The California rotorcraft maker reported improvement across its entire product line.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Resumes GTF Production

UTC doesn’t expect the knife-edge seal issue affecting 98 PW1100G-JM engines to affect P&W’s GTF 2018 production performance.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Arrives for First U.S. Visit

The new medium twin rotorcraft will replace the airframer's H155 family. It is on display at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UTC Wins New Customers For DB- and MS-110 Sensor

The high-end tactical reconnaissance pods will be fitted to foreign jets, and also to US Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper UAVs
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