Content Archive: February 2018

Aircraft

Bell 505 Production Goes Full Steam Ahead

The light single has become the company's best seller on the in-production line.
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Rotorcraft

NGTI, Billings Flying Service Team on T55 Support

Billings Flying Service will maintain the parts inventory necessary to support NGTI’s engine repair, maintenance, and overhaul services.
Rotorcraft

Safran on Pace for Multiple Certifications This Year

The engine maker is showcasing its new Arrano, Ardiden 3 and a mockup of the Aneto, alongside its venerable Arriel 2.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 525 Flight-test Program Makes Progress

Two Bell 525 flight-test vehicles have accumulated an additional 200 flight test hours since returning to the air last July.
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Avionics

Garmin Enters Rotorcraft Flight Control System Market

The new Garmin GFC 600H flight control system brings modern capabilities to the retrofit market.
Maintenance and Modifications

Able Aerospace Launches Bell 505, 429 Capabilities

Able Aerospace launched component assembly-level support for the Bell Helicopter 505 in addition to its full capabilities for the 429.
Rotorcraft

East/West Industries Celebrates Golden Anniversary

East/West Industries has been awarded Gold level Boeing recognition and is marking its 50th year of producing lifesaving equipment.
Rotorcraft

Heli-One Lands Royal Netherlands Maintenance Contract

Heli-One is expected to support the RNLAF to the end of the Cougars' suspected lifespan in 2022, potentially through 2030.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advanced Torque Products Launches EC145 Tooling Kit

The company worked with maintenance professionals in the Airbus training facility to create a kit that addressed former maintenance issues.
Rotorcraft

Bell Launches 407GXi

The dash -C47E/4 engine replaces the Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 in the 407GXP that Bell launched in 2015.
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