Content Archive: November 2019

Rotorcraft

Offshore Helicopter Market Sees Some Sign of Recovery

Demand for offshore helicopter services is improving, but it could take more time for contract rates to improve for operators
Maintenance and Modifications

Researchers Focus On Turbine Blade Failure Predictors

Researchers at Purdue University say they have a way to measure and monitor the health of turbine engine blades.
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Aircraft

Hawk Assembly a Major Step Forward for Saudi Arabia

Assembing its BAE Systems Hawks in-country has worked well for Saudi Arabia with seven flying by October.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Seals Deal To Buy 50% of Simcom from DAC

CAE has finalized its 50 percent acquisition of Simcom from Directional Aviation Capital for $85 million, some two months after the deal was announced.
Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice Expands MRO Footprint in Canada

One of Canada's largest business aviation services providers, Skyservice has purchased Muskoka Aircraft Center and its 60,000-sq-ft hangar.
Airlines

Russia Touts Development of Its Air Transport System

The Russian government promises to continue subsidizing regional routes and renovate 66 airports.
Airports

Vegas Hangar Complex Full Ahead of Opening

A new hangar complex at Nevada's Henderson Executive AIrport is 100 percent preleased in advance of its Spring 2020 debut.
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Rotorcraft

First U.S. AW169 HEMS Fleet Operational

Travis County, Texas Star Flight is operating three Leonardo AW169s configured for HEMS and SAR.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UPS Drones Making Pharmacy Deliveries

UPS Forward Flight is delivering prescriptions from a CVS pharmacy in North Carolina.
Rotorcraft

Life Flight Orders Eight New Bells

U.S. HEMS provider Life Flight Network has ordered eight new Bell helicopters.
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