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Maintenance and Modifications

Avionics Upgrade To Boost Capability of USCG MH-65 Helos

The pilots can also set the system to fly directly to that position, fly a search pattern and view the point or the flight plan on a digital map.
Engines

Malaysian Operator Signs for P&WC Engine Program

Kuala Lumpur-based Weststar Aviation Services inked the deal that will cover the engines on its 22 AW139s for the next 13 years.
Rotorcraft

Cadorath Wins Rolls-Royce Service Award

Cadorath announced that it has developed 63 extended repairs on over 25 Honeywell T53 part numbers beginning this year.
Aircraft

Embraer E190-E2 Wins Certification from Three Authorities

Gains approval from Brazil’s ANAC, the U.S. FAA and Europe’s EASA following 2,000 hours of flight testing
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Aircraft

Embraer Introduces Free Fleet-optimization Tool

Data-driven analysis aimed at corporate flight departments
Engines

Rotorlift Aviation Sees Benefits of Eastman Turbo Oil

After changing to Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 five years ago, Rotorlift Aviation has discovered that its engines burn cleaner.
Rotorcraft

Dart Auction Benefits HFI Scholarship Program

The donation by Dart Aerospace raised $7,750 for the Helicopter Foundation International.
Rotorcraft

FAA Approves Airbus H135 with Helionix

STAT Medevac is the first U.S. customer
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Retains Industry Foothold with Expanding Fleet

Metro Aviation announced new contracts, aircraft placements, and personnel updates on Wednesday at Heli-Expo 2018.
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Rotorcraft

Precision Helicopters Diversifies Ops

Precision has recently acquired J.R. Helicopters, adding three AS350B3s and a Bell 206 to its fleet.
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Sustainability and Environment

Research Tweaks Rules of Thumb for Helicopters Flying Neighborly

Tests of six different helicopter models last year, which collected more than 1,500 data points, put “scientific rigor behind the rules of thumb."
Accidents

IHST: Helicopter Safety Sees Global Improvement

Rotorcraft accidents were down six percent worldwide between 2016 and 2017.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Adler Joins BrightWater Partners

BrightWater Aviaiton Capital will focus on sales, lease, and sustainment of military and commercial aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Aeromaster Tapped as Leonardo Service Center in Ecuador

Leonardo welcomes Aeromaster Airways of Ecuador as an official service center for the region.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Sells Two More Twins To Sloane

The sale to Sloane Helicopters marks the first Trekker sale for the UK.
Rotorcraft

Robinson Now Offers Heated Seats on R66

Robinson has the cure for cold temperture cabin comfort.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Deploys Next-gen Cockpit Displays

Rockwell Collins introduced new next-generation cockpit displays at Heli-Expo 2018.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall, CHC Ink Inventory Services Deal

The Boeing subsidiary will help support CHC's global helicopter fleet at its Australian, Brazilian, European, and North American bases.
Rotorcraft

Whirly-Girls Members Eligible for CHC Safety Scholarships

CHC Group and Collective Magazine will each provide a scholarship to Whirly-Girls members for the 2018 CHC safety summit.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Aligns with Blade

The alliance is seen as complementing Airbus’s existing Voom service
Rotorcraft

MROinsider Brings Transparency to Mx Services

The Michigan-based aviation maintenance bidding website brings pilots, owners, operators, and MRO providers together while improving customer experience.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Improves Connectivity for Black Hawks

The Aspire 200 satellite communications system speeds up real-time communications for Black Hawk operators.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Mecaer To Complete First VIP Bell 505

The company's MAGnificent treatment will be similar to the cabins it has created for the Bell 429 and 525.
Rotorcraft

Sacramento PD Orders 1st Bell 505 Configured for Law Enforcement

The enhanced visibility, maneuverability, and advanced avionics of the Bell 505 make it a choice aircraft, said sergeant Greg Brown.
Rotorcraft

Boston MedFlight Orders Three Airbus H145s

The first two aircraft will enter service this spring while the third will arrive in the fall.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Delivers AW119Kx Helicopters to Rwanda

Leonardo has delivered two AW119Kx helicopters to Akagera Aviation in Rwanda.
Rotorcraft

HFI Forecast Spotlights Deepening Pilot and Mechanic Shortage

The forecast sees a shortage of 7,649 helicopter pilots in the U.S. by 2036.
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Safety

Leocopter Offers Vuichard Safety Training

A partner with the Vuichard Recovery Aviation Safety Foundation, the Swiss company aims to reduce risks related to helicopter operations.
Rotorcraft

P&WC To Power Temsco UH-1H Upgrades

PT6C-67D offers performance improvement for UH-1H operators
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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