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China Inaugurates Helicopter Show
China is launching its own helicopter show.
Bell 429 Pilots Feel The Power
Bell 429 operators continue to give positive feedback about the new light twin as
China fast-tracking helicopter development
China not only wants to be the world’s largest consumer of helicopters, it intends to be the largest producer.
Bell launches Magellan
Two helo makers–Eurocopter and Bell–have thrown their proverbial hats into the medium-twin market.
More Executive AW139s
The AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin helicopter is increasingly being tapped for executive and VVIP missions, according to the Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG)
Wireless HUMS could reduce helo operating costs
Wireless health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) are flying in four U.S.
Night Flight Concepts Offers Course on Laser Strikes
Night Flight Concepts (Booth No.
Heli-Expo 2011: Marenco Unveils SKYe Light Helicopter
A Swiss engineering firm is proposing to build an ambitious new carbon-fiber, single-engine helicopter, the SKYe SH09, and will reveal a full-scale mock-u
Rotorcraft
Unmanned K-Max Copter Expands Capabilities
Kaman and Lockheed Martin continue to expand the missions being flown by the unmanned K-Max helicopter at the Army’s Yuma, Ariz., Proving Groun
Regulations and Government
Senators Move To Limit Airspace Access
Two Senators have inserted language into the FAA Reauthorization bill that circumvents the normal channels governing airspace regulation for specific areas
Accidents
TSB casts wide blame in fatal S-92A crash
Canadaπs Transportation Safety Board (TSB) issued its final report February 9 on the fatal 2009 accident of a Cougar Helicopters Sikorsky S-92A off Newfoun
Bankrupt Emivest Seeks Chinese Buyer
Emivest Aerospace has had its court-administered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection extended through midsummer while it tries to complete the sale of the com
Regulations and Government
New Grand Canyon Rules Draw Fire from Air-tour Operators
A new National Park Service proposal to cap the number and further restrict the routes of flights near the Grand Canyon is being criticized as overly restr
Regulations and Government
FAA To Host Meeting on Helo Rule Changes
The FAA will host an "informational meeting" on rule changes at Heli-Expo.
Aircraft
Latest 747 Embodies Ongoing Challenges for Boeing
At Boeing’s colossal plant in Everett, Wash., the February 13 gathering of some 10,000 employees, government officials and customer, partner and supplier r
Rotorcraft
Rules changing for public-use aircraft
The FAA plans to narrow its interpretation and tighten enforcement of the rules governing civil aircraft enrolled on Part 135 certificates when those aircr
Helo industry loses pioneer Charles Kaman
Helicopter pioneer, inventor and philanthropist Charles Huron Kaman died January 31 at the age of 91.
Kaman earned an aeronautical engineering degree from
Helo-only FBO opens in New Jersey
A new “helicopter only” FBO has opened in Kearny, N.J., half a mile from exit 15E of the New Jersey Turnpike and only two minutes’ flying time from Manhatt
Don't Drink and Buzz
A pilot was arrested in Ozana, Texas, after he failed a field sobriety test and deputies found firearms and empty beer cans inside his Robinson R22.
Aircraft
747-8I Schedule ‘Aggressive But Achievable,’ says Boeing
Boeing plans to fly the 747-8 Intercontinental for
Rotorcraft
Rotorcraft Pioneer Charles Kaman Passes Away
Helicopter pioneer, inventor and philanthropist Charles Huron Kaman died Monday at the age of 91.
Rotorcraft
Bell Memo Reveals New ‘Magellan’ Helicopter
In a company-wide memo circulated to employees January 20, Bell Helicopter announced the launch of “Magellan,” a new helicopter widely believed to be a med
Safety
Helo groups criticize EMS NPRM
Last month key industry players expressed strong concerns about proposed FAA rule changes for helicopter operations, particular those governing emergency m
Dudes, Here’s Your Fine!
The FAA is fining Utah-based “Heli-Dudes” $330,000 for conducting 30 air tours in Robinson R22s last year without an operating certificate.
