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The collective pull down system lowers the collective automatically in a low rotor rpm situation.

Safran's engines powered helicopters for five first flights last year, although deliveries were flat and support revenues dropped.

Austria-based Globe Air is trying to decide between stick with Cessna's smallest Citations for its light jet fleet, or switching to Embraer's Phenom 100.

Industry announcements and appointments

The Italian company is inviting Heli-Expo attendees to experience a virtual reality search-and-rescue operation.

The Pulselite system has received an amended STC so that it now can be installed on 67 Airbus helicopter types and variants.

StandardAero is targeting opportunities to grow its business despite a soft helicopter market.

Bristow Group is seeing growing interest in contracts for its helicopter fleet, especially in Europe.

First shipments of the updated Kaman K-Max helicopter are expected in the second quarter.

Sikorsky has continued to spend on technology to improve the value proposition of rotorcraft and on better supporting its customers.

The recent STC makes NVG instrument panel lighting available for the Robinson R44.

Search-and-rescue and medevac personnel can brush up on procedures in real and simulated environments with P1AR.

The Canadian company introduced new tow handles and wheel-tire combinations for Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters.

Even expert lawyers can't make sense of the complex ramifications of the UK's impending departure from the European Union.

Alexandre de Juniac made his first official visit to Washington, D.C., as International Air Transport Association CEO and director general.

The facility, located at the Airbus training premises, houses a CAE-built FAA and EASA level-D ATR 42/62-600 simulator and classrooms.

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center features a Heliport/Vertiport that is dedicated to demos and tours during Heli-Expo.

Research is accelerating on electric passenger-carrying aerial vehicles, possibly leading to new ways to travel in urban environments.

Orders include some from 20 new customers, five of which are new helicopter owners or operators.

The company's helicopter deliveries grew 5 percent last year compared to 2015, in a challenging marketplace.

Known for its fixed-wing training devices, the Texas manufacturer is now branching out into the rotorcraft market.

Able Aerospace's services offer lower cost of ownership for EMS operators.

Helicopter air ambulance operator Air Methods is focusing on improving safety along with other HEMS issues.

The organization is being recognized for providing local services for natural disasters, medical emergencies and security threats.

Communicating with local drone operators is helping Carilion Clinic's Lifeguard helicopter EMS program reduce the number of drone encounters.

Waypoint Leasing says lease rates for its S-92 and AW139 helicopters have increased, in part due to increased offshore energy industry demand.

Welsh will recount the “awe-inspiring story of her first-hand account” of that fateful flight for Citation, King Air and Hawker customers.

Its new satellite location there can now provide minor inspections and repairs for Gulfstream, Falcon, Bombardier, Hawker and Citation aircraft.

Effort marks the end of a 20-year effort by industry and regulators and aligns Europe with the ICAO standards for commercial air transport operations.

Certification allows for approach angles of up to 6.65 degrees to operate into destinations such as London City and Lugano Airports.