Latest from Mark Huber
Aircraft
Piper M600 Makes NBAA Debut
M600 s/n 10 will be at the airport, while a mock-up will be on the convention floor.
Aircraft
New Gulfstreams Surge Ahead of Schedule
G500 is now expected to deliver in late 2017 and the larger G600 in late 2018.
Aircraft
Leonardo Sells Five More AW169s in Brazil
Deal boosts its total order book, including firms orders, framework agreements and options for the model, to more than 150.
Maintenance and Modifications
Customer Support Is Personal for Embraer CEO
The Brazilian airframer’s leadership has made a concerted effort to handle customer problems.
Training and Workforce
TRU Expanding Florida ProFlight Facility
TRU Expanding Florida ProFlight Facility
Rotorcraft
Another EMS Helicopter Hit by Drunk Driver
Helicopter was knocked on its side and heavily damaged, as was a nearby fire truck.
Rotorcraft
TRU Expanding Helicopter Sim Offerings
The company is focusing on ensuring seat-of-the-pant feel in its simulators.
Rotorcraft
Norwegian Report Airs North Sea Concerns
The purpose of the report is to evaluate its commercial and safety policies and implement improvements.
Rotorcraft
Battery-powered R44 Helicopter Flies
The tests are part of an effort to produce and electrically powered semi-autonomous helicopter for organ delivery.
Rotorcraft
CHC Recapitalizes with $450 Million
The plan is part of a court-supervised reorganization process.
Accidents
FBI Moves In: Hartford Crash 'Intentional Act'
The aircraft crashed near Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford plant.
Aircraft
New Business Turboprops 2016
In an ever-changing business aviation world, turboprops represent timeless value in a steady market segment.
Engines
GE Begins Full Fate Engine Tests
The military technology could have applications for civil rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft
Safety Team IDs Top Fatal Helicopter Accident Causes
The USHST is using its analysis to develop recommendations for mitigating fatal crashes.
Rotorcraft
EASA Clears Super Pumas for Service Return
Several conditions apply before the helicopters can be returned to service.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky S-92 Begins Alaska SAR Mission
The worldwide fleet of 275 Sikorsky S-92s surpassed one million flight hours earlier this year.
Aircraft
Embraer Exec Jets Touts 'Premium Transportation' Plan
The initiative is designed to stimulate sales of Phenom light jets by encouraging more companies to move key personnel off the airlines.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G500 Advances, On Track for 2017 Approval
Gulfstream Aerospace’s long-range, large-cabin G500 program continues to advance toward anticipated FAA certification next year.
Training and Workforce
Textron's TRU Expanding Florida ProFlight Facility
Expansion, which will add to the existing 15,000 sq ft for flight training there, is scheduled to be completed by November.
Aircraft
Embraer Opens Aircraft Seat-building Plant in Florida
Titusville facility will focus on manufacturing seating for the company's Phenom jets and its new 190 E2 commercial airliner.
Rotorcraft
Claims Court Sides with Leonardo in Army Row
The case could set a legal precedent on armed forces' buying decisions.
Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters Backlog Grows, Income Shrinks
The company is more aggressively pursuing additional markets.
Rotorcraft
Texas Researchers Study Coaxial Inflow
Such a system could provide significant gains in a helicopter's lift-to-drag ratio.
Rotorcraft
Seeing Turbulence, Air Methods Might Trim Bell Buy
The company recently hinted that it is in the process of curtailing its massive buy of 200 Bell 407GXPs.
Rotorcraft
S-76 Rotates into Burning Man
One helicopter operator gave attendees a new way to arrive in Black Rock in style.
Rotorcraft
Avic Starts Flight Trials of AC312e Helicopter
New derivative features Safran Helicopter Engine Arriel 2E engines (1,000 shp each) and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics.
Rotorcraft
Dallas Cowboys Score with New Airbus H145 Helicopter
Team owner Jerry Jones's new medium twin helo is painted in team livery, including the Cowboys’ signature blue star on the top of the vertical stabilizer.
Engines
Safran Delivers First U.S.-built Arrius 2R to Bell
The 2R was certified in December 2015 and is slated to power the Bell 505 JetRanger X light single.
Accidents
U.S. Helicopter Accident Rate Improves
Overall, accident rate for civil helicopters declined in the U.S. for the first six months of 2016, to 3.28 per 100,000 flight hours
