24-Sep-2015Source: Russian Helicopters
HME : When and why was Russian Helicopters created as an integrated industrialist? Alexander Mikheev : “Russian Helicopters” was established in 2007 in order to consolidate all Russian helicopter engineering companies, R&D centers as well as a number of enterprises manufacturing main helicopter component parts. Before, in the Soviet times, all helicopter engineering companies in... Read more
6-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Andrew Drwiega interviewed Daniele Romiti inside the mock-up of an AW609 VIP cabin at Heli-Expo, 2015. The discussion in fact centred on the development and future of AgustaWestland’s tiltrotor. Andrew Drwiega (AD): When you bought the AW609 off Bell Helicopter Textron, it was agreed that a number of there engineers would continue to work on... Read more
5-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Turbomeca’s new engine, the Arrano, was one of two alternative originally selected for Airbus Helicopters new medium class helicopter, the X4 (now revealed by its new name as the H160). Recently, Airbus revealed that Turbomeca alone would be the engine to power the H160. Andrew Drwiega (AD): What were the origins of the Arrano... Read more
4-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Andrew Drwiega of HeliHub.com listened to, then talked with, Lynn Tilton, CEO, MD Helicopters during her 10 Year Ownership Party in the exhibition halls during the opening day of Heli-Expo. Lynn Tilton is celebrating 10 years in charge of MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI), the old Hughes then McDonnell Douglas company. Using her investment company, Patriarch... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Andrew Drwiega of HeliHub.com talked to Mick Maurer, President, Sikorsky Aircraft Andrew Drwiega (AD): What are you expecting in terms of growth from the regions around the world? Mick Maurer (MM): We look at the US market which is our anchor customer [the Department of Defense in particular] which helps us into other world markets.... Read more
22-Dec-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Gurgen Karapetyan worked as a Soviet and Russian helicopter test pilot, a senior lieutenant in the reserve and Hero of the Soviet Union. During his career he mastered 39 types of helicopters, gliders and aeroplanes, or more than 100 if you count all the different modifications. He spent more than 5,500 hours in the air... Read more
19-Mar-2012Source: Interview Mallorca
Who are you? I am Jonny Greenall, Chief Pilot and Managing Director of Sloane Helicopters Mallorca. I am a commercial pilot, flight instructor and examiner and have over 3000 hours in helicopters. (see full interview)... Read more
15-Mar-2012Source: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/controls+high+flying+helicopter+firm/6303029/story.html
The Edmonton Journal interviews Don Wall, and while Canadian Helicopters Group has its corporate base at Montreal, he often works out of the Edmonton office, close to his home. Other times, he racks up 300,000 km of air travel a year keeping up with the group operations. Read full story... Read more
3-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
French operator SAF Helicopters has bought a Eurocopter AS355N Twin Squirrel from Greek operator Interjet. Serial number 5586, and previously flown in Greece as SX-HIG, the helicopter is now registered in France as F-HJFD. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: The Wall Street Transcript
Mr. Harlan joined Breeze-Eastern in 2009 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; he was appointed CEO and President, and elected to the board at the start of 2010.... Read more
7-Feb-2010Source: Las Vegas Sun
Robert Graff, corporate vice president of marketing for the Papillon Group — a company composed of Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, Grand Canyon Helicopters, Grand Canyon Airlines, Scenic Airlines and Grand Canyon Coaches... Read more
17-May-2009Source: HIA
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