Latest from Mark Huber
Rotorcraft
Jupiter Audio Controllers for Phoenix Heli Flight
Phoenix recently acquired an H130 with a JA94 installed.
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Turbomeca Engine Upgrade for S-76C+
The project will be accomplished at the same time as an airframe retrofit.
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Helifab's S-76 Aux Tank Gets EASA Nod
The 62-gallon tank is installed in the helicopter’s baggage compartment.
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International Helicopter Safety Team rechartered
The group has seen positive trends in helicopter safety and is working toward the goal of zero accidents.
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Latitude Displays Latest Technologies
Helicopter flight data management among the systems on show.
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AW Trekker Utility Helicopter Makes First Flight
EASA certification is expected by year-end.
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True Blue Power for Bell 505
The Jet Ranger X will use the lithium-ion engine start battery.
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Bell Launches Aftermarket Service Plans
The new plans cover in-service and new helicopters, and CareFlite is the first customer.
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Bell Launches Aftermarket Service Plans
The new plans cover in-service and new helicopters, and CareFlite is the first customer.
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Timberline Earns Restricted TC for Black Hawk
The helicopter will perform a number of missions.
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Air Methods Posts Revenue Gains
Air medical and tourism revenues increased in the fourth quarter of 2015.
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CAE in deal for Lockheed Flight Training
CAE is taking steps to acquire Lockheed Martin’s Commercial Flight Training business.
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Airbus Partners with Thales for H160 Simulator
The first will be positioned in France, with more added as needed.
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Finmeccanica Improves Revenue Results
Company estimates new orders of 190 helicopters and deliveries of 200.
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Bell Showcasing New Products
The 525 super-medium twin and 505 light single are two highlights of Bell’s presence at Heli-Expo 2016.
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Aux Tank Available for R66
The 37-pound tank extends the turbine helicopter’s range by up to 200 nm.
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Combo Crash Recorder HUMS Developed for Helicopters
Fortress combines HUMS with cockpit and voice data recorders.
Avionics
Garmin Unveils aera 660 GPS
Garmin’s new low-cost handheld navigator is optimized for the helicopter market.
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FlightSafety to Offer EC145 Simulator in Shreveport
The new Level D simulator will be based at Metro Aviation’s Helicopter Flight Training Center.
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New Interest in Swisshelicopter
The new helicopter maker has secured several letters of intent for the SKYe SH09.
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Enstrom Flight Testing Continues On TH180
Certification of the company’s new training and utility helicopter is expected later this year or in early 2017.
Aircraft
Airbus H145 Demonstrates Marine Mettle
The helicopter recently underwent rigorous testing in Germany.
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Finmeccanica Stressing Lighter Product Offerings
EMS, VIP and other sectors boost the company as the oil-and-gas sector flags.
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Trouble Continues in Brazil’s Oil Patch
Sales of helicopter services have slowed dramatically in the once-busy Brazil oil sector.
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More Challenges for Hamptons Helo Flying
Growing helicopter operations have lead to noise complaints and restrictions in East Hampton, N.Y.
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Bristow Deferring Some Deliveries
Moves to “rationalize” fleet in the face of declining oil revenues.
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Bell’s Snyder Focusing on Innovation
Mitch Snyder hinted that new Bell models may be coming, although he plans to spend money on existing types.
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Industry Forwards Helo IFR Recommendations to FAA
Simpler and safer single-engine helicopter IFR has long been a goal of the rotorcraft industry.
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Part 27/29 Rewrite Committee Underway
Rulemaking committee is tackling the difficult subject of changes to FAA and EASA rotorcraft certification regulations.
