27-Aug-2010Source: Honeywell
Honeywell announced it has delivered the first 28 Honeywell T55-L-714A engines and fielding kits for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) Chinook helicopters, as part of the $185 million contract awarded last year to upgrade the existing Honeywell engines. The upgraded engines increase power by 17 percent and reduce fuel consumption by nearly 5... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: Herald Sun
Australian Dept of Defence did not reveal the problem and did not announce that an MRH-90 helicopter on a routine flight from Brisbane to Townsville on Saturday was grounded at Mackay airport.... Read more
23-Jul-2010Source: Turbomeca
The Arrius 2B engines, powering the 27 ÖAMTC’s EC 135T helicopters, clock up today 200,000 flight hours. These twin engine-helicopters’ missions, EMS type, have very important operational constraints. “This is an important milestone for our EC 135T fleet, which 100% of it is equipped with the Arrius 2B engine, as our entire fleet is powered... Read more
23-Jul-2010Source: Defense News
Boeing is still working to improve the V-22 Osprey to keep dust, dirt and other debris out of the tilt-rotor’s engines.... Read more
22-Jul-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe), a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH, significantly expanded a Fleet Management Program (FMP® program) contract with INAER Aviation. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. Under a new, 13-year event cost plan (ECP) contract,... Read more
20-Jul-2010Source: Aviation Week
Although a deal is not set, yet, Turbomeca is likely to provide the powerplant for Eurocopter’s dauphine replacement program, the X4.... Read more
19-Jul-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
AgustaWestland selected the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 engine to power its new AW169 helicopter in the 4.5-ton class. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (UTX 66.22, +0.19, +0.29%)Â company. “AgustaWestland is a long-time P&WC customer that has been at the forefront of helicopter design for decades,” said P&WC President John Saabas. “By selecting our... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: Soloy
Soloy Aviation Solutions recently received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Soloy FAA STC SR00805SE. EASA STC 10028758 was issued on June 14, 2010 allowing operators to convert their existing AS350BA helicopters to the Honeywell LTS101 power. “This approval opens the way for European operators of aircraft produced under DGAC TC No.... Read more
23-Jun-2010
For the inauguration of the new site of Turbomeca Joseph Szydlowski (named after the firm’s founder), President Nicolas Sarkozy was accompanied by Jean-Paul Herteman, CEO of Safran and Pierre Fabre, President and CEO of Turbomeca.... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Turbomeca
British oil & gas helicopter support operator Bond Offshore Helicopters signed a new Support-by-the-Hour® contract with Turbomeca UK for their four new AS365N3 Dauphins, powered by the Arriel engine. The helicopters’ Arriel 2C turbines will be maintained by Turbomeca UK which supports nearly 700 engines powering British and Irish-owned customers’ helicopters. Two of the new... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Mercury News
The NTSB said evidence of fatigue cracking was found during examination of four fractured turbine blades from the Honeywell Aerospace engine that powered the AS350-D... Read more
2-Jun-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engines Services-United Kingdom has been awarded the EASA Part 145 approval rating for all variants of the Rolls Royce (RR) 250 model engine. The Rolls Royce 250... Read more
25-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Ukraine company Aviakon has recently been conducting some flight tests of a the Mi-8MTV fitted with the new TV3-117VMA-SBM1V engine model, in association with engine manufacturer Motor Sich. The TVZ-117VMA-SBM1V is based on turboprop engine TVZ-117VMA-SBM1 used by the Antonov AN-140 regional aircraft, and adapted for helicopter use – the “V” suffix relates to the... Read more
24-May-2010Source: Winnipeg Free Press
Sikorsky spokesperson Marianne Heffernan said “”GE is developing the new CT7-8A7 engine using their in house funds” – the previous plans were for the CT7-8A1 engine, but the new one will reportedly produce 100 more horsepower.... Read more
21-May-2010Source: Asia Pacific Aerospace
Asia Pacific Aerospace Plans to Increase Support for Small to Medium Gas Turbines Engines by announcing today the acquisition of Victorian based, Aviation Turbine Overhaul (ATO). ATO is a small to medium gas turbine overhaul and rework facility located at Moorabbin Airport in Victoria. Mr Steve Mason, APA Chief Executive announced that “the acquisition will... Read more
19-May-2010Source: Australian Dept of Defence
Specialist personnel from the European engine manufacturer (Turbomeca and Rolls Royce have been brought to Australia to assist with the ongoing investigation into a technical incident with an Australian Defence Force (ADF) Multi Role Helicopter (MRH90) last month. The helicopter suffered an engine failure in one of its two main engines on 20 April 2010,... Read more
13-May-2010Source: Cadorath Aerospace
Cadorath Aerospace, with facilities in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Lafayette, Louisiana, has earned the 2009 Rolls-Royce Model 250 Award for Greatest Investment into the Global Network. The announcement was made by Rolls-Royce during a Heli Expo 2010 awards reception and was given to the Authorized Facility in the Global Model 250 Network that made the most... Read more
13-May-2010Source: FlightGlobal
Entry into service for the US Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K has been delayed by three years until fiscal year 2018, but the 7,500shp-class General Electric GE38-1 engine will arrive on schedule, programme officials say.... Read more
11-May-2010Source: US DoD
General Electric Engine Services, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on April 30, 2010 a $9,196,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the overhaul and upgrade of 20 Y700-GE-701C turbine engines to the T700-GE-701D configuration applicable to the UH-60 Blackhawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. The National Stock Numbers are 2840-01-284-4011 and 2840-01-503-1701. Work is to be performed in Arkansas... Read more
12-Apr-2010Source: DSCA
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on April 8 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada of 36 T55-GA-714A engines and associated equipment, parts, and logistical support for an estimated cost of $71 million. The Government of Canada has requested a possible sale of 36 T55-GA-714A engines, spare and repairs parts, support and... Read more
19-Mar-2010Source: Lycoming
Lycoming Engines, a Textron Inc. company, has announced a new program that provides significant discounts with the return of a select engine core. “We have many customers that have flown behind Lycoming Engines their entire flying careers,†said Todd Stoner, Lycoming vice president of marketing and sales. “This program is meant to reward the loyalty... Read more
18-Mar-2010Source: Intermountain Turbine
Bob Southward has been appointed to the position of Field Service Manager for Intermountain Turbine Services. This is a newly created position within Intermountain Turbine Services. “Bob’s primary focus will be to develop and expand our technical services for the support of the Honeywell LT101 (pictured) & HTS900 product line,†says Raymond Arseneau, Sales &... Read more
12-Mar-2010Source: Turbomeca
Today marks an important milestone for Turbomeca (Safran group) as they inaugurate their new facility at Turbomeca Australasia in Bankstown Airport (NSW), close to Sydney. The new 2,500 square meters encompasses, additional workshops, a new repair hall for MTR390 and RTM 322 engines, as well as a RTM322 engine new production line for MRH. Turbomeca... Read more
9-Mar-2010Source: Turbomeca
British oil & gas helicopter support operator Bond Offshore Helicopters signed a new Support-by-the-Hour® contract with Turbomeca UK for their four new AS365N3 Dauphins, powered by the Arriel engine. The helicopters’ Arriel 2C turbines will be maintained by Turbomeca UK which supports nearly 700 engines powering British and Irish-owned customers’ helicopters. Two of the new... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: StandardAero
StandardAero’s Singapore facility has extended its authorization as an Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC). This authorization renews the level of support Standardaero can provide to Asia-Pacific Model 250 operators. Additionally, these customers will benefit from the support Singapore will receive from Winnipeg’s new Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) authorization and its broad level of... Read more
27-Feb-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
The Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engine has been chosen by Russian Helicopters, JSC for the upgraded Ka-62, in the frame of the Protocol of Intentions signed on January, 21st. Offering a high growth potential, this state-of-the-art engine is the response for the strongly expanded five up to eight tons helicopters market. In January 2010 a group... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Rotorhub
CEO Pierre Fabre told reporters at Heli-Expo that the company was working with the Chinese on a development of its Ardiden engine, called the WZ-16.... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Customer Service Centre (CSC) Europe GmbH, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Canada and MTU Aero Engines, has signed a Fleet Management ProgramTM (FMP(R)) agreement with Eurocopter U.K. Ltd. to provide comprehensive maintenance support for six PW206B2-powered EC135 helicopters operated by various United Kingdom (U.K.) Police Air Support Units. “Superior... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services was awarded the Rolls-Royce Model 250 Total Quality Award for 2009 during the Rolls Royce AMC Awards banquet held on February 20th; held in conjunction with Heli-Expo 2010 in Houston, Texas. Vector... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
The time between overhaul (T.B.O.) of the Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine will be increased from 3,000 to 3,600 hours. This extension of the T.B.O. is possible, first, thanks to customers’ feedback and enhanced customer communication which included the exchange of valuable experience from the field. Secondly, this extension is also due to engineering efforts engaged... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has selected Hamilton Sundstrand as the exclusive provider for a new small gas turbine FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system. The FADEC is being developed for use on Rolls-Royce engines under 2000 shaft horsepower (shp). Ken Roberts, President of the Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine business, said: “This new FADEC... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and Bell Helicopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore options for the retrofit of the Bell 206B JetRanger helicopters with the RR500TS (turboshaft) engine. The RR500TS was launched in 2009 as part of the RR family of engines that includes the RR500 turboprop and turboshaft and... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Army to design and develop a dual channel FADEC (full authority digital engine control) for the M250 powered OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter. Ken Roberts, President of the Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine business, said: “The dual channel FADEC is an example... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today unveiled a newly restructured Model 250 Full-service Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team (FIRST) network, which offers full-capability repair and overhaul (R&O) support to the 4,000 plus operators of M250 turboshaft and turboprop engines operating around the world. The Model 250 FIRST network consists of thirty full-service engine and component... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
The CTS800 engine, produced by Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has surpassed 50,000 in-service flight hours primarily powering the AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300 and ShinMaywa US-2 aircraft. This significant milestone also includes time achieved while powering first flights on three different helicopter types in 2009. The... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that M International has joined Honeywell’s worldwide network of authorized distributors for the T53 engine. “As an authorized distributor, M International will be able to provide genuine Honeywell T53 parts to their customers,†said Doug Kult, sales director, Commercial Helicopters, Honeywell Aerospace. “Newer versions of the T53 can increase their... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Pall Corporation
Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, and Turbomeca, the leading helicopter engine manufacturer, announce the availability of a certified upgrade of the Centrisep(R) engine advanced protection system (EAPS) for AS350 series helicopters. The upgrade has significantly higher dust separation efficiency than the original design. Desert trials have proven that it provides... Read more
21-Feb-2010Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has teamed with Eagle Copters of Calgary, Alberta, to offer an HTS900 engine upgrade for the Bell 407 helicopter, called the Eagle 407 HP. “Eagle 407 HP operators are going to see a big difference, especially flying cargo high or hot, because of a 26 percent increase in... Read more
21-Feb-2010Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that flight testing of the LTS101 engine upgrade from Airwork New Zealand for the Eurocopter BK117 has been completed. All flight testing has been completed and paperwork has been submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand. A Supplemental Type Certificate is anticipated shortly. This will be followed... Read more
21-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
With over 60% global market share in its power segment (from 700 to 900 shp), the Arriel is today the engine of choice of 1,300 customers in 110 countries. Since 1977, the Arriel engine has been significantly contributing to the helicopter industry. The 28 Arriel versions power modern and successful light and medium, single and... Read more
21-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
With over 60% global market share in its power segment (from 700 to 900 shp), the Arriel is today the engine of choice of 1,300 customers in 110 countries. Since 1977, the Arriel engine has been significantly contributing to the helicopter industry. The 28 Arriel versions power modern and successful light and medium, single and... Read more
21-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group) enhances its proximity support, by offering their customers more choices. We are proud to announce Rotortech Service Inc located in West Palm Beach Florida as an additional Service Center in our Network. It will not only give Turbomeca Customers the power to choose their engine service provider but will also provide them... Read more
16-Feb-2010Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran group), world leader in the manufacture of helicopter turbines, inaugurates its new site, Turbomeca India Engines Private Limited. Its vocation will be to consolidate the close partnership with Indian operators. “The main purpose of this new establishment in Bangalore, India, is to set up a major local interface with the key helicopter manufacturer... Read more
5-Feb-2010Source: McTurbine
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company and their affiliate company McTurbine, Inc. are pleased to announce that McTurbine has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Rolls-Royce Model 250 Series II and Series IV helicopter turbine engines. McTurbine has over 20 years experience... Read more
11-Jan-2010Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter. The 2A1 variant was installed in an EC225 and has just entered into service. In nearly 30 years of service, the Makila has built a reputation as a safe and reliable power unit for Super Puma and EC225 operators. Turbomeca VP, Engine Programs, Cyrille Poetsch says... Read more
9-Jan-2010Source: StandardAero
StandardAero, a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company, has appointed Les McAfee to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the South Tex. Sales Territory of StandardAero’s Business Aviation Sector. McAfee will be based out of the company’s Houston Tex. facility (IAH) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and will be responsible for sales revenue generation and... Read more
7-Jan-2010Source: Turbomeca
Further to HeliHub.com breaking the story earlier today…. The Brazilian Army Aviation signed a contract with Helibras and Turbomeca do Brasil to upgrade its 34 AS365K Panther helicopter fleet. Through this contract, Turbomeca do Brasil will strengthen its partnership with the Brazilian military forces, providing full support for the 68 Arriel 2C2 CG engines. The... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Flightglobal
Chinese state-owned helicopter manufacturer Avicopter is considering the launch of a new engine programme for the EC175/Z15 medium twin that it is developing jointly with Eurocopter.... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Rotornews
Vector Aerospace has concluded through a wholly owned subsidiary the acquisition of a repair and overhaul facility for PT6A model engines located in Johannesburg, South Africa.... Read more
11-Dec-2009Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that its Canadian Supply Center is now providing Honeywell T53 engine spare parts and accessories in Canada.... Read more
8-Dec-2009Source: http://www.rus-helicopters.ru/en/news/news_company/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=1758
Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPE) has completed tests of a Ka-226T fitted with Turbomeca engines. The model uses French Arrius 2G turboshafts and a Russian VR-226N gearbox.... Read more
7-Dec-2009Source: Turbomeca
In keeping with a commitment to serve their customers better, Turbomeca Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and Helipartner (M) Sdn Bhd further develop their partnership to vastly improve the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services being offered to helicopter operators.... Read more
20-Nov-2009Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Canada and MTU Aero Engines, has signed a four-year Fleet Management Program(R) agreement with Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter announced that its Canadian Supply Center is now providing Honeywell T53 engine spare parts and accessories in Canada.... Read more
2-Nov-2009Source: Turbomeca
In keeping with a commitment to serve their customers better, Turbomeca Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and Heli Partner (M) Sdn Bhd will embark on a strategic joint partnership to vastly improve the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services being offered to helicopter operators.... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: ITP
ITH, the new ITP maintenance centre in Albacete, encompasses all the Group’s activities relating to the maintenance and assembly of helicopter engines. It has meant an initial investment of 15 million euros, including land acquisition, civil work and special teams for turbo-shaft maintenance.... Read more
23-Oct-2009Source: Turbomeca
The Arriel 1D1 engines equip Era Helicopters’ AS350 helicopters. This new contract follows the Turbomeca SBH® contract signed last year for Makila 2A engines, powering Era Helicopters’ fleet of Eurocopter EC 225 helicopters.... Read more
20-Oct-2009Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca USA has taken a new approach to servicing its customers by giving them what they want, more choices. We are proud to announce the first four Service Centers in our Network marking the beginning of many Turbomeca approved Service Centers to come.... Read more
20-Oct-2009Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca USA has taken a new approach to servicing its customers by giving them what they want, more choices. We are proud to announce the first four Service Centers in our Network marking the beginning of many Turbomeca approved Service Centers to come... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Reuters
The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has signed a ten-year agreement with Aerospace Products International, Inc. (API), naming API as the exclusive distributor of CTS800 spare parts globally. The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has signed a... Read more
15-Oct-2009Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace has received a new license from Turbomeca for repair and overhaul of Arriel 2 engine models throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
Lycoming Engines has extended its offer to give customers a zero-time rebuilt engine for the price of a factory overhaul to December 4, 2009. The offer was originally scheduled to end August 31, 2009.... Read more
6-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
Advanced Helicopter Services is pleased to announce it has received certification from Turbomeca as a Turbomeca Service Center providing Level 1 & 2 Maintenance with the sale of associated parts and Front office support services for the Arriel and Arrius family of turbine engines.... Read more
2-Oct-2009Source: Vertical
As a certificated FAA FAR Part 145 Repair Station and in compliance with the requirements of Turbomeca, Westcor Aviation has earned the endorsement of Turbomeca to provide Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance and repair, whether scheduled, unscheduled or A.O.G to the Arriel and Arrius engine family.... Read more
30-Sep-2009Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe has signed a new 10-year Fleet Management Program agreement with the Netherlands Police Agency to provide comprehensive maintenance support for P&WC engines installed on its fleet of Eurocopter EC135 and AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca and Civil Aviation Flight University of China will work towards the development of a Turbomeca Maintenance Training Programs, for qualified engineers and an initial training program to qualify engines maintenance engineers at Chengdu.... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Lycoming
Lycoming Engines, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced Michael Kraft as its new senior vice president and general manager, replacing Ian Walsh who was promoted to Chief Innovation Officer at Textron Systems. Lycoming is an operating unit of Textron Systems. As Lycoming’s senior vice president and general manager, Kraft will oversee all aspects of... Read more
24-Sep-2009Source: Rolls-Royce
Ken Roberts, President of the Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine business said, “With the turn-key solution AAR will provide, RR300 operators will have 24/7 access to parts and services critical for their day to day operations. As the Rolls-Royce Helicopter business continues to grow, meeting the needs of our customers around the world remains a top priority.â€... Read more
17-Sep-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the successful first flight of the British Army’s first Lynx AH Mk.9A fitted with more powerful CTS800 engines, just 10 months after contract award. The maiden flight, lasting 60 minutes, took place today at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility with the aircraft handling as expected.... Read more
10-Sep-2009Source: Turbomeca
Since 2007 the Fareham, Hampshire-based Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre has made huge strides in streamlining processes and improving levels of customer service, and has just assumed Turbo Support Centre responsibilities for Arrius and Arriel engines from Eurocopter UK.... Read more