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Real-time HUMS Goes Operational on PHI's S-92

PHI, Sikorsky and Metro Aviation have partnered to develop real-time HUMS.
Aircraft

Boeing Rolls Out Max 9 Narrowbody En Route to April First Flight

The Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowbody is due to enter service in 2018.
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Rotorcraft

Helipass Expands into U.S.

Helipass launched its website three years ago primarily for helicopter tour operators.
Rotorcraft

Survitec Debuts New Survival Suit

The waterproof and flame-retardant 1000 Series Offshore Wind Energy Suit protects against harsh conditions.
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Safety

Runway Excursions Most Common Type of Bizav Accident

There were 406 total accidents (jets and turboprops) between 2010 and 2016.
Rotorcraft

FAA Certification Due for Enstrom TH180 by End of 2016

Enstrom is test flying its second TN180, while a third is undergoing static testing and will fly soon.
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Rotorcraft

JSSI Experiences Dramatic Helicopter Growth

Growth comes as JSSI builds up a support team for the helicopter segment.
Regulations and Government

Operators Risk Being Blindsided by EASA's Part SPO Rule

EASA's new Part-SPO rules take effect from April 21 but there appears to be confusion as to which operators these apply to.
Regulations and Government

AFRAA Demands Progress On African Open Skies Liberalization

The African Airlines Association says that states willing to embrace air transport liberalization must press ahead without the support of those who do not.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 525 Prepping To Resume Flight Testing

Bell Helicopter XworX engineers are forging ahead on testing of Bell 525 systems in preparation for the resumption of flight testing.
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Rotorcraft

Honeywell Aspire 200 Satcom STC Due for AS350

Honeywell is awaiting its next STC for the Aspire 200 as it works on medevac and police applications.
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Rotorcraft

Mecaer Names Gary Brown as Director of Maintenance

Brown has 20 years of experience in aviation, approximately 10 years working in Part 145 organizations and more than seven years supporting the AW139.
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Rotorcraft

Luma Adds LED Caution Panels for Bells

The panels provide an affordable path to NVIS upgrades.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Lowers Rotorcraft Delivery Forecast

In its annual survey of rotorcraft operators, the company noted that new purchase-plan rates for the next five years were lowered globally.
Rotorcraft

Wysong Completes Two Bell 407GXs for PHI Air Medical

One of the newly modified aircraft will be on display at Heli-Expo.
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Rotorcraft

FlightSafety Adds New Helicopter Course Offerings

FlghtSafety is adding new NVG and operational control specialist courses.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers Customized H145 to WeatherTech founder

The helicopter features the Airbus Helionix glass cockpit avionics system as well as a Fenestron enclosed tail rotor and Safran Arriel 2E engines.
Rotorcraft

Heliatica Debuts Two Camera Systems at Heli-Expo 2017

Heliatica unveiled a universal geodetic photomapping and monitoring payload and a blind-zone video system.
Rotorcraft

P&WC's Tech Focus Targets Engine Reliability, Lower Costs

Pratt & Whitney Canada is introducing a range of predictive and prognostic technology to make its helicopter engines more cost effective to operate.
Rotorcraft

EASA Okays Robinson R66 Turbine Marine

Tests were conducted in Spain last July at a facility capability of simulating the certification requirements.
Maintenance and Modifications

The ‘Other’ Air Asia Seeks More Third Party MRO Business

The long-established Taiwanese company has new leadership that is pitching for international contracts.
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Aircraft

Second Global 7000 Prototype Joins Flight-test Program

Bombardier's Global 7000 is set to enter service in the second half of 2018.
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Rotorcraft

Robinson Rolls Out Its 12,000th Helicopter

The company reached the milestone delivered its first helicopter, the R22, in 1979.
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Rotorcraft

Lord's New Bearings Stretch Service Life

Lord is adding a number of new repair offerings and launching an MRO mobile services app.
Rotorcraft

Thales Develops Small Autopilot for Helicopters

The autopilot can fit on all aircraft, including the lightest platforms.
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Rotorcraft

Shadin Secures STC for Fuel Flow System on R66

RemoteFlo provides pilots with real-time fuel-flow information on their GPS or flight management system.
FBOs

Atlantic Completes Major Oregon FBO Upgrade

The new facility at Portland International Airport was constructed as a partnership between the service provider and the airport.
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Rotorcraft

Indian Capital Delhi Gets New Heliport

Pawan Hans Helicopters is operating a new heliport in the northwest of the Indian capital Delhi.
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Adds Cuba, Bermuda to Service Area

PlaneSense has been authorized to fly into seven Cuban airports, including those in the country’s two largest cities—Santiago and Havana.
Aircraft

Third PC-24 Prototype Makes First Flight

"Series conforming" twinjet joins flight test program, with certification expected in Q4 2017
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