Latest from Mark Huber
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Erickson Offering “Full Bandwidth” Solutions
Erickson’s new leader, Jeff Roberts, has consolidated the fleet and business elements to make the company leaner and more efficient.
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Airbus Helicopters North American Consolidating in Dallas
New boss Chris Emerson is determined to continue improving Airbus Helicopters product support.
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R66 Leads Robinson Delivery Numbers
The Torrance, Calif., helicopter manufacturer has delivered more than 700 R66 turbine helicopters.
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FAA Examines Part 27 Certification Issues
Helicopter OEMs gain more attention in reorganization of Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office
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Bell 505 Aims for Mid-year Certification
Bell Helicopter sees production of 200 of the new helicopters per year by 2018.
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Complainers Want Higher Helo Base in LA
Helicopter noise in the Los Angeles metropolitan area remains a critical issue.
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Bell sees Asia as Growth Market
The U.S. helicopter manufacturer is contemplating a Singapore training academy
Regulations and Government
GAMA Joins East Hampton Noise Curfew Challenge
GAMA argues that the court erred in finding that the Town of East Hampton need not comply with the Airport Noise and Capacity Act.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Bristow Group Invests in Drone Operator Sky-Futures
In January, Sky-Futures conducted the first legal inspection by drone of a drill ship in the Gulf of Mexico.
Regulations and Government
NYC Helitour Operators Forced To Accept 50% Flight Cut
Reductions will begin in April, with an elimination of all Sunday flights, followed by 20 percent cuts each in June and October and 10 percent in January.
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Flight Training Begins for First Class of Lakota Pilots
The Army is transitioning its basic training and basic combat skills training flying from the Bell TH-67 Creek and OH-58A/C Kiowa Warrior to the UH-72A.
Aircraft
Cirrus SF50 Jet Certification Moves to the Right
delay is partially due to testing of its emergency recovery parachute during the fourth quarter, which took longer than expected.
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Second Bell 525 FTV Flies
Collectively, the first two flight test vehicles have accumulated 78 hours.
Regulations and Government
New York Helitours Face New Round of Restrictions
New York Mayor Bill de Balsio expected to release a ruling shortly curbing either hours of operations or number of tours permitted.
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Bell Delivers First EMS-config 407GXP to Air Methods
This is the first of what could be up to two hundred 407GXPs delivered by Bell to Air Methods over the next decade.
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Airbus Delivers Six Helos to California Law Enforcement
Two each to the California Highway Patrol and Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, and one each to the Los Angeles and Ontario Police Departments.
Aircraft
Daher TBM Turboprop Deliveries Climb 10 Percent in 2015
Last year, the U.S. continued to be the strongest market for the TBM 900 with 44 deliveries, followed by Latin America with seven and Europe with four.
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AgustaWestland Rebranded as Finmeccanica Helicopters
Name change is part of a wider overall corporate reorganization plan that merges the Finmeccanica's aerospace, defense and security assets.
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VTOL Aircraft Maker Morgan Files for Bankruptcy
The company had plans to build a VTOL business aircraft and drones. Neither materialized.
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Waypoint Signs Leaseback Deal with Omni Helicopters
Waypoint sees significant long-term demand in Brazil despite current market conditions.
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Industry Forwards Helo IFR Recommendations to FAA
Industry has long maintained that equipment requirements make IFR flight uneconomical and impractical under Part 27 rules.
Engines
EASA Certifies Turbomeca Engine in Bell 505
Officially launched at the 2013 Paris Air Show alongside the Bell 505, the Arrius 2R has followed a brisk development schedule.
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Bell 505 Aiming for Mid-2016 Certification
Company plans to produce 200 of the light turbine singles per year by 2018.
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EvoLux Helicopter Charter Portal Moves To 'Next Level'
Founder is seeking $5- to $10 million in seed financing.
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Second Bell 525 Relentless Joins Flight-test Program
Second 525 flight-test vehicle (FTV2) joined the program last week and is soon expected to begin airborne trials.
Aircraft
Third AW609 Tiltrotor To Fly by Mid-2016
Ship 03 is nearing completion in Italy and will be relocated to Philadelphia for flight testing in the first half of next year.
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Maverick Opens New Vegas Terminal
The new Las Vegas terminal is adjacent to the existing building, which will soon be renovated.
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Sundance Helicopters Stresses Safety
The heli-tour company has embraced voluntary, self-reporting safety programs.
