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With New Name, Kopter Transitions Into Manufacturer

Formerly known as Marenco Swisshelicopter, Kopter has opened new facilities as it prepares for deliveries of the SH09.
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Rotorcraft

Aircraft Availability Takes Central Focus at Sikorsky

Over the last two years, Sikorsky has made significant progress reducing AOGs (aircraft on ground) and AOG turnaround time, Sikorsky exec says.
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Rotorcraft

JetNet Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Reporting Tool

Under the new format, users can generate customized market reports.
Safety

Groups Urge More Rules for Drone Flying

Regulation and enforcement are needed on a global scale, FSF contends.
Rotorcraft

FreeFlight SBAS Sensor Approved for ADS-B

Now approved for installation with Rockwell Collins’ latest TDR-94/94D transponder variant.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Taps Precision Aviation as Avionics Dealer

Precision Aviation Group has signed a dealership agreement with Honeywell to provide services on Aspire and SkyConnect.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety Offers NVG Simulator Training

FlightSafety is approved to provide Part 142 NVG training in simulators for Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopters and Sikorsky helicopters.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety International Expands Helicopter Training

FlightSafety International offers new helicopter simulators and more than 100 courses approved for U.S. Veterans Affairs benefits.
Rotorcraft

PFC, Ryan Aerospace Obtain FAA nod for Bell Trainer

The AATD is approved to provide up to 7.5 hours of the aeronautical experience requirement for the Private Pilot helicopter certificate.
Rotorcraft

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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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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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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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

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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Rotorcraft

New Rotorcraft 2018

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

Technology Takes Helicopter Training into the Future

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

Iran Grounds Aseman Airlines' ATRs Following Crash

Search for bodies, FDR, and CVR suspended due to harsh weather
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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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.
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?
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.
Aircraft

Robinson Sees Bounceback Year

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

Trials Improve HTAWS for Offshore Missions

New flight envelope modes tailored to offshore operations.
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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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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.
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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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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Regulations and Government

GAMA Execs: New Part 23 Rules Yielding Benefits

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