Rotorcraft

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MDHI and Kaman Reconcile

After several years of precarious business relations, MD Helicopters (MDHI) has reached a multi-year agreement with Kaman Aerospace for the Connecticut com

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

Enstrom Expands Eastward

The Republic of Georgia’s “Airclub of Georgia” has taken delivery of a searchlight-equipped Enstrom 280FX for police surveillance missions.

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

Joint Venture Announced

Aviation Industries of China (AVIC II) and Eurocopter have agreed to the joint development of a new six-ton twin-engine helicopter–the EC 175–to fill the n

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

EC 225 Wins Long-term Contract

Chevron has awarded a five-year contract to Bristow Helicopters for services in the North Sea and West of Shetland.

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

Robinson Stands out in L.A. League

Robinson Helicopter has been recognized as one of Los Angeles’ fastest-growing private companies.

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

Sikorsky Offers Vibration Fix

Sikorsky has introduced a software fix for its S-92 that it says will address a 4R vibration some pilots have experienced at high cruise speeds.

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

Kamov plans tech support expansion

Russia’s Kamov Holding Company plans to export more of its Ka-32 workhorses to the West, said Igor Pshenichny, the company’s sales director and deputy dire

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

CHC Scotia wins UK SAR contract

The Sikorsky S-92 and Agusta AB139 will be deployed on search-and-rescue (SAR) duties around the UK between next year and 2012.

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

Winter weather presents new challenges for relief agencies

With 75,000 dead confirmed so far, relief efforts following October’s earthquake in Pakistan are moving into a new and more hazardous phase.

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2006

AgustaWestland appoints Malaysian service center

AB139, A109 Power and A109 LOH operators in the Far East now have a new maintenance option.

Maintenance and Modifications

September 27, 2006

S-76C++ Wins FAA Approval

Sikorsky has been awarded FAA certification for its S-76C++ variant.

Rotorcraft

September 26, 2006

Third Norsk S-92 Enters Service

Norsk Helikopter’s third Sikorsky S-92 entered revenue service last month.

Rotorcraft

September 26, 2006

Dhruv Grounded

India’s Dhruv fleet was grounded in December after Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) identified a fault in the tail rotor blades.

Rotorcraft

September 26, 2006

Enstrom Gets South Korea OK

Enstrom has received South Korean certification for its full product line and added the 480B to its Brazilian ticket. “We were successful in opening

Rotorcraft

September 26, 2006

Canadian Helicopters Selects EVS

Canadian Helicopters plans to buy the Max-Viz EVS-1000 enhanced-vision system for some of its onshore helicopter operations.

Rotorcraft

September 26, 2006

ICAO to introduce new risk-based helo standards

After several years of discussion and consultation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will soon present new operating standards to helic

Regulations and Government

September 26, 2006