10-Feb-2016Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors approved a $0.07 per share quarterly dividend, which compares to $0.34 per share in the prior quarter. The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2016 to stockholders of record at the... Read more
10-Feb-2016Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has received EASA certification for the Rig’N Fly (Rig Integrated GPS approaches with eNhanced Fly-ability and safetY), an avionics enhancement designed to provide automatic rig approaches for offshore operations. First developed on H225, it will also be implemented on H175 (end 2016) and on H160. Rig’N Fly uses a combination of sensors (GPS,... Read more
9-Feb-2016Source: Bristow
Bristow has released its financial statement for the three months to 31 December 2015, the first directly comparable quarter since the oil price went into free-fall at the back end of 2014. Turnover in oil-related operations is down 21.2%. Here are some extracts from the full statement:- Our operating revenue for the December 2015 quarter was impacted... Read more
5-Feb-2016Source: Airbus Helicopters
The twin-engine multipurpose helicopter H145 has successfully proved its operational capabilities for challenging offshore missions. During a two-day flight trial in late January the established offshore operators Wiking Helikopter Service GmbH and HTM Offshore were able to test the H145 in all the relevant fields of offshore operations. Both aviation companies collaborate closely to offer... Read more
5-Feb-2016Source: Heli-One
Heli-One’shelicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility inRzeszow, Poland is now approved to provide base maintenance services on Airbus H225 aircraft operating in Europe, the United States, Canada andthe Cayman Islands. This comes after receiving regulatory authorization from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and... Read more
5-Feb-2016Source: Pro Star
PHI has been working diligently to become an early adopter of the FAA Mandate that requires all Part 135 Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) aircraft to be equipped with a Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) by April 24, 2017. With the large number of Bell 407 aircraft requiring modification, PHI sought the expertise... Read more
4-Feb-2016Source: Bristow
The awarded contracts will effectively ensure the safety of our transportation services. At the same time the contracts reflect a market situation with lower activity offshore, and a continuous need for flexible and cost-efficient solutions. The contracts are valued at around NOK 1 billion in the 5-year fixed period. In addition the contracts include four... Read more
2-Feb-2016Source: Aberdeen Airport
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP today (Monday 1 February 2016) visited Aberdeen International Airport to unveil details of what will be the single largest investment in the airport since the current terminal opened its doors in 1977. A total of £20 million will be invested in the airport resulting in a 50% increase in the... Read more
31-Jan-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Indian operator Pawan Hans is looking at various options for the near future in order to entice potential investors at the as-yet-untimed point when it hopes to offer shares in a Initial Public Offering (IPO). These include expanding its existing seaplane operation, and various new income streams such as heliport/helipad operation, operation of small fixed-wing... Read more
29-Jan-2016Source: Thales
At a ceremony held today at Stavanger in Norway, Thales officially opened its Norway Training Centre, unveiling the first of several planned helicopter training programmes. Having received both the EASA FSTD Operator (Flight Simulation Training Devices Operator), and Level D qualification for its Reality H Full Flight Simulator, The Norway Training Centre begins training for... Read more
27-Jan-2016Source: Reuters
Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) on Tuesday said commercial helicopter sales for its Sikorsky Aircraft unit this year were expected to be about $375 million, half the level projected last summer, due to the sustained drop in world oil prices. See Full Story... Read more
25-Jan-2016Source: HAI
The Helicopter Safety Advisory Committee (HSAC) is an opportunity for the stakeholders in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) to come together and work on safety issues that affect the Oil and Gas industry. HAI Director of Safety Outreach Stan Rose joined helicopter operators, the energy companies, the regulators and other who operate in and around... Read more
22-Jan-2016Source: HeliOffshore
The offshore helicopter industry’s unrelenting commitment to safety has again been demonstrated with the launch of collaborative research in Aberdeen to further enhance pilot performance in the cockpit. A safety priority across the industry is to optimise the training and tools provided to offshore crews says Gretchen Haskins, chief executive officer of the global offshore... Read more
22-Jan-2016Source: Bristow
Bristow ranked 23 on Chief Executive magazine’s 2016 40 Best Public Companies for Leaders List published in January, up from last year’s ranking of 31. Chief Executive identifies companies that excel in leadership development to learn what organizations are doing to identify and nurture people to leadership positions. Rankings are also affected by the company’s... Read more
22-Jan-2016Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal year 2016 third quarter ended December 31, 2015, after the market closes on Monday, February 8, 2016. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, which... Read more
19-Jan-2016Source: Bristow
EnergyPoint Research ranked Bristow first in helicopter services in the oilfield services segment in its 2015 Oilfield Products & Services Customer Satisfaction Survey, citing the companies best positioned for the difficult year ahead. “To a large extent, this year’s survey results highlight winning suppliers’ abilities to manage on behalf of customers even in times of... Read more
19-Jan-2016Source: Bristow
Bristow Africa’s new jet charter service between Lagos and Port Harcourt has grown steadily since its launch in November 2015, with passengers praising the reliability, convenience and comfort of the new flights. Regular clients include oil and gas, logistics, shipping and infrastructure development companies, and groups booking private VIP charter flights. “We’ve seen growing interest... Read more
12-Jan-2016Source: OAC
Following the recent introduction of a robust regulatory framework concerning helideck and helipads by the GCAA (General Civil Aviation Authority) in the United Arab Emirates, a new locally based company Oryx Aviation Consulting (OAC) has been founded in order to assist major Oil and Gas, Government and Private clients achieve the approval or certification of... Read more
5-Jan-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Following our exclusive story reporting the first pair of Sikorsky S92s had been put in storage by Bond Helicopters Australia, we can confirm the second pair have joined them. Our story on 10th December reported that VH-NYW (serial 920232) and VH-NYZ (serial 920233) had both been ferried right across Australia and had been put into... Read more
5-Jan-2016Source: NHV
NHV, a fast growing international helicopter operator, pursues its development by rolling out its strategic plan to become a sizeable, alternative player. Finally after five years we established our new base in Aberdeen. NHV is proud to announce that two Airbus H175 helicopters will reinforce the Aberdeen’s fleet. Being present in Aberdeen is very important... Read more
4-Jan-2016Source: HeliHub.com
AgustaWestland parent company Finmeccanica have surprised most industry observers by getting rid of the AgustaWestland name – with group chief Mauro Moretti announcing that all companies will be renamed with the Finmeccanica name. The formal launch of the corporate and legal activities in preparation for implementation of the group’s new organizational and operational model dates... Read more
21-Dec-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The team at HeliHub.com would like to wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2016. This is the time of the year we celebrate the birth of Jesus, and we trust many of our readers will take time to consider what that means to the world, perhaps through attending a church... Read more
16-Dec-2015Source: Bond
Bond Offshore Helicopters, part of the Babcock Mission Critical Services business, has launched an entirely new service which will take passengers to offshore Oil and Gas facilities in the Northern North Sea from Aberdeen via new facilities at Sumburgh Airport, Shetland. Following an agreement with LoganAir, Bond now transport hundreds of passengers a week from... Read more
16-Dec-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow plans to launch a new Global Service Center in January 2016 that will provide aircraft on the ground (AOG) management to both Bristow’s oil and gas and search and rescue (SAR) operations and coordinated support from the major airframe original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Maintenance of increasingly complex aircraft with advanced technologies requires innovative solutions... Read more
15-Dec-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Waypoint Leasing have announced that they have closed on a multi-aircraft agreement with Omni Helicopters International S.A. (“OHI”), a strategic partnership between Stirling Square Capital Partners and Omni Group. The aircraft are operating for Omni Taxi Aereo (OTA), Brazil’s largest helicopter service operator to the offshore industry by fleet size. All aircraft operate in support... Read more
15-Dec-2015Source: Reuters
Both U.S. and global benchmark Brent crude have been tumbling downward since an OPEC meeting Dec. 4 at which the oil-producing countries removed their production ceiling, exacerbating global crude oversupply. See full story... Read more
14-Dec-2015Source: Bond
Bond Offshore Helicopters – a Babcock Mission Critical Services business – has launched a new service today that allows sick or injured passengers, including those who can’t wear a lifejacket or survival suit, to be brought back to shore by helicopter. Previously people who were too ill to fly either had to wait offshore until... Read more
11-Dec-2015Source: OffShore Energy Today
Offshore Energy reported Thursday that North Sea helicopter pilots had indicated strong support for strike action if helicopter companies do not make serious improvements in the way they deal with job losses. See Full Story... Read more
10-Dec-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Bond Helicopters Australia has a total of four Sikorsky S92s currently in their name on the Australian register, but has parked up at least two of them. VH-NYZ (serial 920233) was ferried right across Australia this past Sunday 6th and Monday 7th December, routing via Kununurra, Mount Isa, Longreach and Emerald on its way from... Read more
9-Dec-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow is retiring its last two Aerospatiale AS332 Super Puma aircraft — VH-BHY and VH-BHX — in December after many long years of dedicated service to the company. These retirements are part of Bristow’s ongoing fleet rationalization strategy. The company has been actively managing its fleet by renewing older aircraft with newer technology aircraft, while... Read more
9-Dec-2015Source: Ideagen
Aviation safety management software developer, Ideagen, is to present to some of the largest helicopter organisations in the world at a leading conference in Southeast Asia. Ideagen – developers of the Q-Pulse and Gael Enlighten safety and GRC software solutions – will deliver a presentation on ‘Helicopter SMS and Quality Regulatory Obligations’ to key operators... Read more
8-Dec-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The Living Legends of Aviation have also announced that Bill Chiles – chief executive officer emeritus of Bristow Group – will receive the “Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award” at their award ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in January. The award is presented by Bell Helicopter. Mr. Chiles graduated from the University of Texas at... Read more
7-Dec-2015Source: CHC
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – CHC Group (NYSE: HELI; the “Company”), the parent company of CHC Helicopter, today announced that on December 1, 2015, the Company’s Routine Transactions Committee of the board of directors (the “Board”) authorized, pursuant to authority delegated to it by the Board, a 1-for-30 reverse share split of the Company’s ordinary... Read more
7-Dec-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be attending the Capital One Securities 10th Annual Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans, December 8 – 10, 2015. L. Don Miller, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled... Read more
30-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Bond have renewed their contract with Kinsale Energy for a further five years from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2020. The British-based operator and will continue to base an offshore-configured EC135T2+ at Cork Airport for this work, which calls for the transfer of personnel and equipment to and from the gas fields 50km off... Read more
26-Nov-2015Source: Bird Control Group
Offshore installations provide birds with a perfect landing spot. However, their presence is a globally recognized problem because, if left undisturbed, guano build up can reduce the safety of helidecks. To address this, Bird Control Group, CHC Helicopter and Total E&P Nederland (a subsidiary of the French energy company Total) collaborated to develop and install... Read more
26-Nov-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow introduced self check-in for passengers at Sola, Norway, on October 19, 2015, improving service for customers. The self check-in system works similar to the system at airports around the world. This new service allows passengers to check in via computer, cell phone or tablet. Upon arrival at the airport, customers then use their reference... Read more
19-Nov-2015Source: HeliOffshore
Francois Lassale has recently announced the launch of the HeliOffshore Health and Usage Monitoring Best Practice guidance on behalf of all HeliOffshore members. This guidance is the result of a highly engaged industry putting momentum behind those actions that will make the greatest difference to safety. Our focus is always to make a difference to the frontline,... Read more
18-Nov-2015Source: Erickson
It was not just Konecranes engineering expertise that came under the spotlight recently, but also its logistical capabilities. And it all centred on the world’s leading lifting equipment manufacturer transporting an under-running double girder crane spanning 36 metres from its crane-manufacturing site in East Kilbride to Aberdeen Airport. Once onsite, the two tonne capacity crane... Read more
17-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
On Friday 13th November, the “OPEC Reference Basket” of oil prices had dropped below the $40 mark, and stood at $39.21 a barrel. By comparison, the average price in October 2014 was $85.06 and it dropped very sharply to $44.38 in January 2015. While remaining fairly static around $45 from August 2015, the basket price... Read more
17-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Late last week, both Bristow CEO Jonathan Baliff (pictured) and his CFO Don Miller bought shares in Bristow Group Inc. Baliff bought 3,500 shares at $29.03 – making a total spend of $101,605 – taking his total share ownership to 17,916. Valuing those at the price he bought the shares on 11th November produces a... Read more
16-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Bond Offshore Helicopters has reduced its fleet at its Blackpool base, but continues to maintain operations supporting offshore rigs in the Irish Sea. Initially launched with a fleet of four N3 Dauphins, the base at Blackpool serves gas rigs between the English coast and the Isle of Man – an area often known as Morecambe... Read more
16-Nov-2015Source: CHC
CHC Group Ltd. (NYSE:HELI), the parent company of CHC Helicopter, plans to issue its release for the fiscal-year 2016 second quarter, which ended October 31, 2015 after market close on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The following day, Wednesday, December 9, 2015, the company will hold its quarterly results call at 8 a.m. (Eastern Time). Presentation... Read more
15-Nov-2015
Bell tells us that the orange “FTV1” prototype continues to conduct envelope expansion in various gross weight and center of gravity configurations. Testing has also included maximum continuous power (MCP) climbs for flow field assessment at high angle of attack. We have installed the main rotor gear box on the blue “FTV2” aircraft. The team... Read more
15-Nov-2015
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is working with AgustaWestland to design, develop and produce Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) systems to protect AW189 helicopter engines and auxiliary power units (APUs) from dirt, dust, salt and foreign objects. EASA certification is expected in spring 2016, and will keep contamination from degrading the performance and reliability of its two,... Read more
12-Nov-2015Source: Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c6rwkv/global_offshore) has announced the addition of the “Global Offshore Helicopters Outlook to 2020 – Market Analysis by Geography, Helicopter Class (Medium, Heavy, Light), Competitive Landscape, Key Company Information – Growth Trends and Forecasts” report to their offering. It is estimated that by 2050, world population will reach nine billion with most of the growth occurring... Read more
11-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Erickson has announced a two year extension to an existing cargo contract in Peru with exploration company Repsol. The work involves one S-64 Aircrane lifting oil and gas exploratory equipment over the Amazon region of Peru in support of Repsol’s upstream exploration efforts in the southern Province of Cusco. The contract was originally started in... Read more
11-Nov-2015Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has closed its acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft, a world leader in military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft. Aligned under the Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training (MST) business segment, Sikorsky Aircraft is now known as Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. “Today we are proud to welcome the Sikorsky team to Lockheed Martin,”... Read more
11-Nov-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA)has agreed to acquire 15 helicopters from the AW Family, comprising the AW169 light intermediate, AW139 intermediate and AW189 super medium twin types. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered from 2016 through to 2019 and will be used for a variety of missions, including offshore transport. ADA... Read more
11-Nov-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that the AW139 intermediate twin and the AW189 super medium twin helicopter fleets operated by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar have set two major milestones. Their 17 AW139s used for offshore operations have now achieved 75,000 flight hours while the four AW189s delivered so far have exceeded 1000 flight hours performing long range... Read more
11-Nov-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that the AW139 intermediate twin and the AW189 super medium twin helicopter fleets operated by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar have set two major milestones. Their 17 AW139s used for offshore operations have now achieved 75,000 flight hours while the four AW189s delivered so far have exceeded 1000 flight hours performing long range... Read more
6-Nov-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share of common stock issued and outstanding at the close of business on December 1, 2015 (the “Record Date”). The dividend will be payable on... Read more
5-Nov-2015Source: Petrofac
Petrofac, Faroe Petroleum and Eni Hewett have established an innovative cost saving partnership to drive efficiencies and commercial synergies across their UK operations in the Southern North Sea. The tripartite agreement sees collaboration between Petrofac (Duty Holder) and the respective equity owners and operators of the Hewett, Schooner and Ketch gas fields to share logistics... Read more
5-Nov-2015Source: Energy Voice
Apprentices are the latest group to be affected by Bristow’s job cuts. See Full Story... Read more
4-Nov-2015Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has received the final regulatory approval needed to close its acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft, a world leader in military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft, from United Technologies Corp. The completion of the regulatory review by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China marks the end of a successful and comprehensive... Read more
4-Nov-2015Source: Bell
Bell’s monthly program update was uncharacteristically brief this time round. but continues to show they are expanding the flight envelope further. Here’s what they had to say: The Bell 525 Relentless team reached another milestone this past week as part of the ongoing flight test activity and certification process by validating the predicted air speed... Read more
4-Nov-2015Source: Era Group
Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) (“Era”), a leading helicopter transport operator based in the United States, today announced it will release third quarter 2015 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. In connection with the release, Era has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, November 5, 2015, to begin at 10:00... Read more
2-Nov-2015Source: Reportlinker
It is estimated that by 2050, world population will reach nine billion with most of the growth occurring in developing countries. Much of the population in these countries will be younger than populace of developed nations; which will create an influx of cheap labor. This availability of cheap labor will push manufacturing and other sectors... Read more
30-Oct-2015Source: Gulf News
Abu Dhabi Aviation, a commercial helicopter operator, is looking into entering the real estate sector through establishing a property arm, according to Nader Al Hammadi, the company’s chairman. See Full Story... Read more
27-Oct-2015Source: CBC
Cougar Helicopters, the company that brings workers back and forth to offshore oil facilities, is showing off its latest search and rescue suits. See Full Story... Read more
27-Oct-2015Source: Bristow
After many months of hard work and coordination to overcome numerous obstacles, Bristow began its first-ever commercial flight for a contract at Busan, South Korea September 25, 2015, marking an important milestone for the Asia Pacific Region. The company will utilize an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter, along with a back-up Sikorsky S-76C+ from local partner HeliKorea... Read more
26-Oct-2015Source: HeliHub.com
We are hearing more and more that Bond will change its name to bring it in line with parent company Babcock. The onshore element Bond Air Services, along with Bond Offshore Helicopters, were both represented under the Babcock name at the recent Helitech International event in London, and Bond staff told us there that they... Read more
22-Oct-2015Source: Era Group
Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) (“Era”), a leading helicopter transport operator based in the United States, announced that Aeróleo Taxi Aero S/A, its Brazilian joint venture (“Aeroleo”), received notification today from Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (“Petrobras”) that Petrobras will cancel the ongoing tender process for heavy and medium helicopters. In its notification, Petrobras noted its determination that... Read more
22-Oct-2015Source: Era Group
Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) (“Era”), a leading helicopter transport operator based in the United States, today announced that it has placed into service its first Sikorsky S92 heavy helicopter in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The first revenue flight occurred today as flight operations commenced under a contract with a large independent oil and gas company.... Read more
20-Oct-2015Source: Bestfly
Bestfly, the Angola-based aviation services company has been selected by Chevron, through its subsidiary, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Ltd. (CABGOC), to provide all ground handling and flight support services to its entire aviation related operations in Angola. The contract, which commenced in September, covers the complete Chevron fleet of four Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 aircraft, and... Read more
16-Oct-2015Source: AgustaWestland
In December 2014, HeliHub.com ran a story from AgustaWestland announcing the sale of two AW189 helicopters to Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (Vietnam Helicopters/VNH), with both aircraft to fly medium/long range offshore transport operations. The first helicopter will be operated by VNH South by the end of 2015 while the second AW189 will be used by VNH... Read more
16-Oct-2015Source: CAE
CAE has announced a series of training solution contracts including the sale of 9 full-flight simulators and training programs with over 15 global airlines valued at more than C$300 million. The diversity of these agreements highlights the span of CAE’s full range of training equipment and programs that cover the entire career life cycle of... Read more
13-Oct-2015Source: CAE
The CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC), a joint venture of CAE and the Ministry of Finance of Brunei Darussalam, today announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has formally certified the CAE Brunei MPTC as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). The CAE Brunei MPTC was certified under the ATO held by CAE’s Oslo... Read more
12-Oct-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal year 2016 second quarter ended September 30, 2015, after the market closes on Thursday, November 5, 2015. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, which... Read more
9-Oct-2015Source: Helitech
The Helitech International Education Programme kicked off today with the informative Business Leaders Forum, the conference session that has become a defining factor of the event’s thought leadership platform. The panel of industry experts taking part included David Balevic, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Operations, CHC; Glenn Isbell, Senior Vice President Customer Support and Services,... Read more
9-Oct-2015Source: Seeking Alpha
BRS, like other oil service-based companies has taken a significant decline with the downswing of oil prices to the current price of $44.39. See Full Story... Read more
8-Oct-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Heli Service international GmbH has signed a contract for an AW169 light intermediate helicopter. This aircraft will be delivered by autumn 2016 through specialist aviation lessor LCI Helicopters to undertake offshore operations in the North Sea. This order marks the first AW169 customer for this application globally and the entry of... Read more
7-Oct-2015Source: Heli-One
SonAir Serviço Aéreo, S.A., a provider of onshore and offshore helicopter services to Angolan oil facilities, will benefit from the world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services offered at Heli-One’s Rzeszow, Poland facility. Heli-One will perform G-Check inspections and custom painting on four AS332L2 Super Puma helicopters for SonAir. “Heli-One’s Poland facility provides us with... Read more
7-Oct-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that the two AW189 super medium twin engine helicopters operated by Bel Air of Denmark have recently exceeded 2000 flight hours,with the first aircraft reaching 1200 and the second unit achieving 1000, setting a new milestone while demonstrating exceptional availability and mission effectiveness. The first helicopter had exceeded 600 flight hours in... Read more
6-Oct-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Helitech International, the world’s third largest dedicated helicopter trade show (after Heli-Expo and Heli-Russia) opens today with just three manufacturers booking space on the show floor. AgustaWestland, Airbus Helicopters and Bell are the only manufacturers with floor space, with Sikorsky conspicuous by its absence despite being one of the four manufacturers who reportedly insisted on... Read more