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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Metro Displays Three Recent Helo Completions

Display of first completion of the new aircraft model
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.
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
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

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.
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

Curtiss-Wright Intros New Recorders, Computer and Display

Curtiss-Wright unveils multiple new products improving helicopter safety.
Avionics

FlightDeck Freedom Datalink Ready for FANS Testing

Satcom Direct’s Freedom datalink service can now be used for testing an aircraft’s capability for the Future Air Navigation System.
Rotorcraft

New Bell 407GXPs Will Get Upgraded Rolls-Royce Engines

The kit increases “hot and high” power by up to 8 percent, improves fuel efficiency by 2 percent and expands mission range and payload capability.
Rotorcraft

National Helicopter signs SRT for SAR training

Operational training and support to various countries in South America
Regulations and Government

General Aviation Groups Air Concerns at HeliExpo

Seven general aviation leaders took on the big problems that plague general aviation today during an hour-long dialogue at Heli-Expo
Rotorcraft

10 Years under Tilton, MD Helicopters Announces MD 902 Upgrade

The company supplies training and armed helicopters to Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, Jordan, Costa Rica, Mexico and others.
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Avionics

ASU Demonstrates OWLS Lightweight Gimbaled Camera

The new OWL lightweight gimbaled camera can operate in day or night conditions is about to enter production.
Rotorcraft

Universal Avionics Has ADS-B Solution

The Ariz.-based company warns the clock is ticking on the FAA’s ADS-B compliance mandate.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

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

Sikorsky’s Innovations Engineers Tackle Big Challenges

Sikorsky’s Innovations engineers are tackling issues such as slow speed, poor maneuverability, vibration, noise and cost of maintenance.
Rotorcraft

Able Adds Bearing Inspection Service for Bell

Initially for the Bell 206 and 407 models, the Arizona-based MRO provider plans to add more lines.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D Demo Flight Proves Performance Boost

“This aircraft wants to get up and fly because of its power and the blades,” high-time Sikorsky pilot Ray Altieri commented.
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Rotorcraft

LCI to Manage Helicopters for SQN Capital Management

LCI will manage seven helicopters bought by asset management group SQN and operated by AAR and Erickson.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Commerce Agency Seeks Comment on Drone Privacy Policy

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration will begin a 'multi-stakeholder' process to develop drone privacy standards.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Rolls-Royce M250 First Network Award Goes To Cadorath Aerospace

M250 award winner announced
Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce and Composite Helicopters Sign Engine MoU

With a composite fuselage and powerful turbine engine, newcomer is on track to deliver change to the rotorcraft industry.
Rotorcraft

Heli-Expo Scores Big On Return to Orlando

HAI’s Heli-Expo 2015 show is on track to beat its record for visitor and exhibitor participation.
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