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Maintenance and Modifications

Conklin & de Decker Shows New Helo Data Products

Making its first Heli-Expo appearance since it was acquired by JSSI, the aviation research and consulting firm has updates to its most popular offerings
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Rotorcraft

Heli-One Receives STC Approvals for S-76 Upgrades

The flight deck STC covers three UA EFI-890H advanced flight displays and a UA UNS-1Lw flight management system with Vision-1 svs.
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Rotorcraft

Kopter Rotates Toward Design Freeze

P3 has more than 50 hours of testing.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Progresses on Bell 212 and Airbus AS350 Mods

The MRO provider has a new glass cockpit for the Bell 212 and is working on a new light helicopter autopilot system.
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Rotorcraft

EuroTec Offers Innovative Aftermarket Solutions

Helicopter MRO EuroTec offers new avionics, battery, and camera installations.
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Rotorcraft

Frasca Delivers AS350 Flight Training Device to Alaska's Temsco

The trainer will also be used for mission training and encompass rapidly changing weather, white-out conditions and flat-light conditions.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety Expands Courses for Vets

Veterans, National Guard members, reservists, and active duty military may qualify for substantial assistance for FlightSafety training.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Products Looks To Expand Field Mx Beyond Bell 429

Aero Products also is working toward adding field maintenance on Bell 407 and 206 series helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Lord Nears Nod for AS350 Elastomeric Tail Rotor Bearing

The Lord TRB is expected to provide extended life to the part, which lower maintenance and direct operating costs.
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Purchases Guardian Mobility

Pairing Guardian to Outerlink broadens Metro's portfolio of FDM and tracking solutions.
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Rotorcraft

Dart Gets Canadian Nod for New Emergency Float System

Intended for use on the Airbus H130 family, the system features quick release fittings that allow for removal of much of the unit in under five minutes.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Expands Helo Connectivity Solutions

Colorado-based Air Methods will equip its helicopters with Honeywell's digital Mission Communications Terminal satcom controller.
Rotorcraft

Deborah Wells Joins BBA Aviation's Global Engine Services

Wells will oversee GES’s global strategic operational and business improvement from the company’s main headquarters at DFW airport.
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Rotorcraft

Equity Firm Acquires Helo Cargo Supplier Onboard Systems

Onboard Systems' cargo equipment is found on more than 30 different helicopter types.
Accidents

Fatal Helicopter Accident Rate Climbing

Private flying, utility missions saw increases in fatal crashes.
Safety

FAA's Duncan To Keynote BASS

Duncan has been a champion of the agency's compliance philosophy.
Charter & Fractional

EBAA Reiterates Permit Deadline To Operate under Brexit

Foreign commerical operators will not be able to continue flying to, from, or within the UK without a foreign carrier permit or third-party approval.
Airlines

Indonesia To Institute Crackdown on Flying Schools

A 2018 audit shows deficiences at nearly half of Indonesia’s training institutions.
Regulations and Government

Qatar Airways Qualifies Interest in Africa Investment

Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker says he'll do business only in countries that show good governance.
Aircraft

Airbus Starts A380 Transition Talks with Labor Groups

The European airframer estimates the superjumbo’s cancellation will result in the loss of as many as 3,500 jobs.
Engines

Nearing Cert for Three Engines, Safran Eyes Electric

Safran also is highlighting a series of new digital products.
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Aircraft

Honeywell Outlook Calls For Modest Helo Deliveries

Only two of five regions reported gains in purchase plans, according to Honeywell's Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook.
Rotorcraft

New Airbus H145 To Have Five-Blade Rotor, Fadec

Improved Airbus H145 will be available in 2020, upgrades to be available for retrofit.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leonardo Successfully Tests New CMC Landing Sensor Unit

CMC Electronics’ CMA-6024 Landing System Sensor Unit is the evolution of the CMA-5024 GLSSU.
Engines

P&WC Unveils Service Plan Improvements at Heli-Expo

The engine maker has introduced several new service options, aimed at giving rotorcraft operators peace-of-mind.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Launches Global Helo Charter Alliance

Luxemburg-based Luxaviation Helicopters today launched a network of charter operators offering global access to more than 70 VIP-outfitted rotorcraft.
Airlines

China Ready for Foreign Long-Haul Service to Tier 3 Airports

Authorities plan to welcome international service at provincial airports from airlines based as far afield as the U.S. and Europe.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposal Would Ease Foreign TC Approvals

An FAA proposal would reliminate duplicative paperwork requirement on foreign applicants for type certificates of import products.
Accidents

Investigators Prepare To Analyze FDR from Atlas Air Wreckage

The NTSB expects data from the FDR and CVR from Atlas Air Flight 3591 will help gain insight into the crash of the Boeing 767.
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Aircraft

Global 7500 Sets Bizjet Range Record

The aircraft has an advertised range of 7,700 nautical miles.
Bombardier