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Avion Pacific Turns 21, Sells 16 Helis

Avion Pacific sold 16 helicopters last year and plans to add new services to continue growing.

Airbus Helicopters Launches Japan’s First Full Flight Helicopter Simulator

The EC135 P2+ simulator has received level-C certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).

Japan National Police Agency Orders Another AW139

The Japanese police are replacing ageing Bell 412s with the AgustaWestland AW139.

MD Helicopters puts Explorer on static display in ABACE debut

Company plans to open Shanghai office this year.

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Chinese HAI Could Be Formed At Zhuhai show

Easing regulations and further opening of the airspace is helping helicopter sales grow by an average of 20 percent per year in China.

Helicopter Fleet in China Grows Unabated

Easing regulations and further opening of the airspace is helping helicopter sales grow by an average of 20 percent per year in China.

Japan National Police Agency Orders Another AW139

The Japanese police force is replacing an aging Bell 412 with the AgustaWestland AW139.

Avion Pacific Racks Ups Helicopter and King Air Sales in China

Avion Pacific sold 16 helicopters last year and plans to add services to continue growing.

China Gives Approval For Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter

Yunnan Jingcheng Group will be the first company in China to take delivery of an S-76D, scheduled for delivery this month.

Aerochine Aviation Sees Double-digit Growth of Helicopters in China

“The liberation of low airspace 1,000 meters and below has fueled domestic development,” said Diana Chou, managing director of Aerochine.

Sikorsky Preps for Fully Autonomous Flight of Sara S-76

Under Sikorsky’s Matrix technology program, a modified S-76 is to perform a fully autonomous flight in an obstacle-rich environment this year.

Chinese Aviation Authority OKs Sikorsky S-76D

Yunnan Jingcheng Group will be the first company in China to take delivery of an S-76D.

Safran And Avic Sign Deal For 120 Helicopter Engines

The order for 120 WZ16/Ardiden 3C turboshaft engines will power the Avic AC352 helicopter, the Chinese version of the EC175.

New Power Line Service Provider Takes a Bow at ABACE 2014

Joint venture aims to boost the stability and reliability of electrical power distribution in China.

AgustaWestland and Sino-US Chose Shanghai for China HQ

Sino-US Intercontinental is the non-exclusive distributor for civil AgustaWestland helicopters in China.

Shanghai Site of AgustaWestland and Sino-US Intl. HQ

Sino-US Intercontinental is the non-exclusive distributor for civil AgustaWestland helicopters in China.

Bell Prepares 505 Jet Ranger X Light-Single Helicopter Contender

The 505 is designed to “be price competitive” with the $839,000 Robinson R66, a helicopter that has reinvigorated the light single market.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Gains Traction in China

China Star Aero will use the new helicopter as part of the so-called “Beautiful China” tourism campaign.

Newest AW109 Trekker Is More Versatile With Skids

AgustaWestland recently introduced the new Trekker version of its AW109 helicopter with skid landing gear.

Airbus Helicopters Presses Ahead With New Models

The company unveiled plans for two new variants of existing aircraft, the 225e and the AS322 C1e.

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