Content Archive: February 2009

Igor I. Sikorsky Award

It was an unusual report that swiftly sent the Grand Canyon National Park Helitack–this year’s winner of the Igor I.

Eurocopter Golden-hour Award

Last April 18 was a warm and blustery day in Chicago.

New Rotorcraft 2009

Several long-simmering new helicopter development programs are likely to reach either first flights or certification this year and, despite an expected con

Program update: Honeywell spotlights the old and new

Honeywell Engines comes to Heli-Expo with five turboshaft models ranging in age from venerable to brand-new and in power from 1,000 shp to 5,000.

Honeywell debuts Zing diagnostics

Honeywell is at Heli-Expo (Booth No.

Bristow defers some deliveries and freezes executive salaries

“We look forward to better days.” That is how Bill Chiles, CEO of oil service helicopter operator Bristow Group, ended the company’s investor confe

Timken’s Extex buy boosts PMA capabilities

The newly formed Timken Aerospace Aftermarket Solutions business unit is at Heli-Expo this week (Booth No.

Trade groups push for night use of NVG/EVS

A trio of helicopter trade associations are recommending that the FAA mandate night-vision goggles, enhanced-vision systems or IFR-only operations for all

Industry perspective: Eurocopter

The fundamentals driving the helicopter industry remain intact, even as tight credit and a global recession compound to put the brakes on helicopter sal