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Leonardo Trekker Gets FAA Nod

Leonardo said it holds orders for more than 60 Trekkers from customers in Europe, North and Latin America, and Asia.

Helicopters Lift Leonardo's Annual Results

Aided by the success of its helicopter division, Leonardo posts strong 2018 financial results.

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

Bristow's Credit Downgraded, Stock Slides Below $1

Credit rating agency Moody's downgrades $750 million worth of Bristow debt, citing a variety of company problems

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Bristow Bell 407 Louisiana Crash Proves Fatal

Two were aboard a Bristow Bell 407 that crashed on Sunday near Galliano, Louisiana

Airbus Snags Orders for 43 Helicopters at Heli-Expo

Airbus Helicopters took in orders for 43 aircraft at this week's Heli-Expo in Atlanta

Safran Helicopter Engines, CHC Sign MRO Contract

Safran has produced more than 12,000 units in the past 40 years.

PACDelivers EMS Airbus EC135P2+

PAC International has delivered its fourth EMS-congigured Airbus EC135P2+ to Wake Forest Baptist Health AirCare.

Concorde Awarded STC for S-92A Lead-acid Battery

A new STC allows replacement of NiCad batteries with Concorde lead-acid batteries in Sikorsky's S-92A.

Maintenance and Modifications

Hillsboro Creates New Heli Academy

Hillsboro Aero Academy has launched a new division and campus with its Hillsboro Heli Academy.

U.S. Army Orders Elbit Common Helmet Mounted Display System

Elbit Systems of America will begin delivering its Common Helmet Mounted Display to the U.S. Army in 2020.

Dart Introduces New Firefighting Buckets, Skylight Window

Smaller firefighting buckets and a new Skylight window are highlights of the Dart Aerospace exhibit at Heli-Expo 2019.

Maintenance and Modifications

Hickok IFR Procedures Now Showing on ForeFlight

ForeFlight's Content Packs demonstrate unique new uses, with Hickok custom approach procedures becoming available soon.

EuroTec Delivers 407GXP, Completing K-Max

EuroTec has delivered a Bell 407GXP for Swiss VIPs and is near completing a Kaman K-Max for Rainier Heli.

Milestone Poker Fundraiser Reaps Rewards for HeliOffshore

Poker fundraiser supports HeliOffshore's work to enhance safety for its member operators.

Dart Cargo Net Boosts AW139 Capacity

The Dart Aerospace high-capacity cargo net will add another 160 pounds to the AW139 load-carrying limit.

SureFlight Shows Off Tricked-out Bell 505

The light single helicopter was finished with the completion specialist's GT package offering a host of customized options and upgrades.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leonardo Joins with CAE for New U.S. Training Center

CAE to provide its Series 3000 FFS sims for new Leonardo Philadelphia training center.

Essex Unveils Ergonomic Collective Grip for Helicopters

Essex offers new ergonomic collective grip and cyclic grips.

OEMs Extend Service Agreements for BBA's GES

BBA Aviation’s Global Engine Services group companies announced a series of extensions for their support agreements with various manufacturers.

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