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Milestone Diversifies as Offshore Continues Recovery

Milestone Aviation originated $1.5 billion in helicopter lease transactions last year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Leonardo Testing RFID Tags To Monitor AW189 Components

Leonardo, Gulf Helicopters in pilot project to test RFID tags to monitor components on AW189s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Chuck Hagen Eyes Broader Support with New Dallas Airmotive

The veteran helicopter technician is seeing growth opportunities as operators increase flying.
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Rotorcraft

Heads Up for Helicopter Pilots

SkyLens is, a wearable, head-up display (HWD), which looks like safety glasses with a rectangular box on top.
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Rotorcraft

Light Twin Sales Lift Pre-owned Helicopter Market

Aero Assets released the report Preowned Helicopter Trend Report (2018), based on the firm’s proprietary intelligence and knowledge.
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Rotorcraft

ASG Recruits 200 Helo Pilots for Clients

ASG claims its proprietary process experience helped it lure qualified helicopter pilots, despite a shortage of them.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Reveals Superyacht App

ACH augmented reality app helps superyacht builders avoid helipad mistakes.
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Rotorcraft

OPS Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal

The company is now the distributor for Italian manufacturer Tecnologie Industriali and Aeronautiche.
Rotorcraft

HeliSpeed Seeking FAA Pilots

Blackpool, UK-based HeliSpeed is broadening out to offer training, with skills shortages a common theme.
Rotorcraft

Tests Prove Efficacy of Astronautics' Wireless Comm System

The entire system was tested from end-to-end, from the airborne hardware to the secure ground system, enabling secure two-way data transmittal.
Safety

ASU Brings Own Lightweight NVG To Market

Known for years as a night vision goggle seller and maintainer, the Idaho-based company unveiled its first in-house designed and manufactured set.
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Aircraft

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA
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Rotorcraft

French Pilots Plan Circumnavigation in Guimbal Helo

The estimated 70-leg journey will take the crew across 16 countries.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants
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Thales Reports Mixed 2018 Financial Results

The French industrial group reported strong growth in defense and security, but mediocre aerospace results.
Aircraft

Airbus Starts A380 Transition Talks with Labor Groups

The European airframer estimates the superjumbo’s cancellation will result in the loss of as many as 3,500 jobs.
Regulations and Government

Qatar Airways Qualifies Interest in Africa Investment

Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker says he'll do business only in countries that show good governance.
Airlines

Indonesia To Institute Crackdown on Flying Schools

A 2018 audit shows deficiences at nearly half of Indonesia’s training institutions.
Charter & Fractional

EBAA Reiterates Permit Deadline To Operate under Brexit

Foreign commerical operators will not be able to continue flying to, from, or within the UK without a foreign carrier permit or third-party approval.
Safety

FAA's Duncan To Keynote BASS

Duncan has been a champion of the agency's compliance philosophy.
Accidents

Fatal Helicopter Accident Rate Climbing

Private flying, utility missions saw increases in fatal crashes.
Rotorcraft

Equity Firm Acquires Helo Cargo Supplier Onboard Systems

Onboard Systems' cargo equipment is found on more than 30 different helicopter types.
Rotorcraft

Deborah Wells Joins BBA Aviation's Global Engine Services

Wells will oversee GES’s global strategic operational and business improvement from the company’s main headquarters at DFW airport.
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Rotorcraft

Honeywell Expands Helo Connectivity Solutions

Colorado-based Air Methods will equip its helicopters with Honeywell's digital Mission Communications Terminal satcom controller.
Rotorcraft

Dart Gets Canadian Nod for New Emergency Float System

Intended for use on the Airbus H130 family, the system features quick release fittings that allow for removal of much of the unit in under five minutes.
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Purchases Guardian Mobility

Pairing Guardian to Outerlink broadens Metro's portfolio of FDM and tracking solutions.
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Rotorcraft

Lord Nears Nod for AS350 Elastomeric Tail Rotor Bearing

The Lord TRB is expected to provide extended life to the part, which lower maintenance and direct operating costs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Products Looks To Expand Field Mx Beyond Bell 429

Aero Products also is working toward adding field maintenance on Bell 407 and 206 series helicopters.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety Expands Courses for Vets

Veterans, National Guard members, reservists, and active duty military may qualify for substantial assistance for FlightSafety training.
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Rotorcraft

Frasca Delivers AS350 Flight Training Device to Alaska's Temsco

The trainer will also be used for mission training and encompass rapidly changing weather, white-out conditions and flat-light conditions.