27-May-2011Source: Vertical Aviation
Vertical Aviation LLC, of Scottsdale Ariz., has added an EC130B4 to its 135 certificate. The Helicopter will be based in Provo Utah. The 2003 720tt hour ship just completed maintenance and conformity inspection at our facility and is on its way home. Helicopter features quiet technology Fenestron fan tail and seating for six in a... Read more
27-May-2011Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc. and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) are pleased to announce they will again co-host this year’s Commercial Operators Tax Seminar to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on Aug. 23-24. Unique from other tax seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker and NATA Tax Seminar is the... Read more
27-May-2011Source: Ryan Aerospace
Come and see the Helimod Helicopter Simulator at SimTect next week with a Bell 206 module attached. We will also be previewing a Kiowa variant. Dates: 30 May – 2 June 2011 (Exhibition is from 31 May – 2 June) Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Site: 37 City: Melbourne, Australia The Helimod is gaining... Read more
27-May-2011Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 Digital Audio System was recently selected by the Houston PD Air Support Unit for integration into their newly acquired multi-mission Bell 412EP. Additionally, Australia’s Hunter Region Helicopter Rescue Service chose the DVCS for their new Bell 412EP. These aircraft are currently undergoing completion at Eagle Copters facility in Calgary Canada. The DVCS6100... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Regina Leader-Post
Police Inspector Tom Mansfield said Dragan X6 flew out of an idea advanced several years ago by the Canadian Police Research Centre (CPRC) in Ottawa, which wanted to give police services an “eye in the sky” without the high cost of a full-sized helicopter and crew.... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Campbell Helicopters
ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA– – 54-year-old Jean-Luc Deba has been named as the deceased pilot who manned a Bell 212 helicopter from the Campbell Helicopters’ fleet in Abbotsford on Friday, May 20. The helicopter was engaged in battling the blazes in Canyon Creek, 24 kilometres west of Slave Lake Alberta. The helicopter went down in shallow... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Modesto Bee
After being grounded for more than a year, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Air Support Unit will go back on patrol this weekend. Now it will be back in the air during peak hours Thursday through Saturday, thanks to funding from the Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency... Read more
26-May-2011Source: CHC
With the goal of supporting local children and youth in foster care, CHC Helicopter has donated $2,500 towards the SOS Children’s Village Run & Family Festival. The third annual SOS Children’s Village Run kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at Richmond’s Olympic Oval Plaza on Sunday, May 29th. This year’s event will offer both officially timed... Read more
26-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Police in California’s Disneyland city of Anaheim have put the oldest of their four helicopters up for auction on the internet, whcih ends on 17th June. A 1989 build MD500E N1607A with over 20,700 airframe hours has been put on the PublicSurplus.com website with a starting bid of $150K. The City expects $600-700K proceeds... Read more
26-May-2011
Business growth has led to Commercial Helicopters, who are based at Mudgee Airport, to increase their fleet of 12 aircraft with the arrival of two Bell 212 helicopters on Monday. The pair were purchased from the Korean Government VIP flight.... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Salzi
On 21-22 May, many helicopter pilots from Germany, Austria and Switzerland took up the invitation to “Heli-Treff Munich” and headed in perfect flying weather to the beautiful county town of Kelheim in Bavaria.... Read more
26-May-2011Source: ABC
The commission has heard many communities struggled to access helicopters during the flood crisis. Dr Mark Elcock, a senior officer with the state’s emergency helicopter network, said there should be an ‘overarching’ group, which knows where all helicopters are and can deploy them more appropriately.... Read more
26-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Eurocopter has opened a new maintenance centre in Panama uNder the auspices of its Mexican subsidiary. Located on the premises of Heliflight Panama at Panama City’s Albrook Airport, the facility initially specialises in the AS350 and EC120 ranges “Customer care is a high priority for Eurocopter Mexico. We are very pleased to certify the new... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS (EURONEXT:EAD), and Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX:RNO), a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, announced today that the expiry time of the offer by 7762798 Canada Inc. (the “Offeror”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eurocopter Holding, to acquire at a price of C$13.00 in cash per share all of... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) and Rotorcraft Services Group, an industry leader in helicopter and aircraft services, today announced that Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has validated the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of Garmin’s G500H glass cockpit in Eurocopter AS350B2, AS350B3 and/or EC130B4 helicopters. With this validation, authorized... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) plans to offer NVG firefighting training to meet the growing demands of operators around the world. “There have been many devastating fires in North America and throughout the world already this year,†said ASU founder and President Mike Atwood.“Operators around the world are fighting fires at night and it is critical... Read more
26-May-2011Source: HAI
On Thurs. June 9, 2011, HAI and the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) will be presenting two events at the Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn. Overview of Current Trends in Helicopter Safety Starting at 9:30 a.m. – Stan Rose, director of Safety for HAI; Fred Brisbois of Sikorsky and the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST); and William... Read more
25-May-2011Source: Eurocopter Vostok
The participation of Eurocopter Vostok at this month’s HeliRussia 2011 exposition included an initial presentation of Gazpromavia’s EC135 equipped with Russian avionics produced by Transas Aviation, along with the presence of an AS350 B3 operated by UTair Aviation. This fourth edition of the HeliRussia event, which was held May 19-21 in Moscow, enabled Eurocopter Vostok... Read more
25-May-2011Source: Wasp Barcode Technologies
Wasp Barcode Technologies, a leading provider of small business productivity solutions, today announced that the City of Dallas’ Department of Intergovernmental Services, a city division that manages and purchases Homeland Security equipment, has deployed Wasp’s automated asset tracking solution to help manage grant funded assets. Wasp MobileAsset – Professional Software has supplied the city with... Read more
25-May-2011Source: Metro Aviation
Air medical service provider and helicopter completions specialist, Metro Aviation has recently completed the first installation of the Cobham HeliSAS autopilot system for an air medical AStar owned and operated by the company. Metro Aviation was instrumental in the development and subsequent FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the AS350 and EC130 model type helicopters... Read more
25-May-2011
An investigation of a fatal helicopter crash in the mountains above Santa Fe nearly two years ago has found blame with both the pilot and the state police organization he worked for... Read more
25-May-2011Source: Forbes
Sundance Channel spokesperson Katie Lanegran said “Diva of Distress†was a series in development. It was not green lit for production because Sundance , Lynn Tilton and Patriarch Partners jointly decided not to move forward with the series at this time.â€Â Patriarch Partners is the controlling shareholder of MD Helicopters... Read more
25-May-2011Source: CMH Heli-Skiing
The company that invented Heli-Skiing almost 50 years ago, CMH Heli-Skiing is now taking skiers “back to school†with the launch of Powder U @ CMH for the 2011-2012 ski season. Led by “Dean†Roko Koell, UIAGM and Professor of Powder, the curriculum at Powder U will include all the courses any skier could dream of (and probably... Read more
25-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Based in Toronto with an additional base in Vancouver, Canadian operator Chartright has added a Hawker 800 and an Agusta 119 Koala to their charter fleet. The single engine helicopter will be based at Toronto. The Agusta 119 Koala is a single engine high performance helicopter, capable of transporting up to 6 passengers over short... Read more
25-May-2011Source: DRF Luftrettung
DRF Luftrettung will take part in AIRMED World Congress, in Brighton (UK) from 24th-27th May 2011. Chief representatives from DRF Luftrettung’s flight operation, technical and medical department will give lectures during the scientific programme of the congress. The conference will present the latest facts on air rescue in the fields of emergency medicine, flight safety,... Read more
25-May-2011Source: AeroComputers
AeroComputers, Inc., the industry leader in tactical mission management systems, has announced the successful completion of integration between the AeroComputers UC-5100 tactical mapping system and L-3 Wescam MX-10 EO/IR system. This development marks the latest example of AeroComputers’ ongoing commitment to delivering reliable and accurate EO/IR sensor and moving map integration. “Bringing MX-series functionality to... Read more
25-May-2011Source: Professional Aircraft Accessories
Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, have announced that they are expanding capabilities and their facility in Titusville, Fla. The 20,000 square-foot expansion which is expected to take approximately six months to complete will accommodate the growth of the company’s landing gear service area, accessory shop, instrument and avionics lab as well as an... Read more
25-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that INAER, the leading European helicopter services provider, has signed contracts for two EMS-configured GrandNew light twin helicopters and four GrandNew light twin and one AW139 medium twin helicopters for offshore transport. These contracts mark the entrance of the GrandNew into the European EMS and offshore transport... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Star Advertiser
Metal fatigue probably caused a left rear landing skid strut to collapse on a helicopter operated by K&S Helicopters Inc. at the Turtle Bay Resort Heliport in 2009, according to a National Transportation Safety Board investigation. HeliHub.com accident report page at 20-Nov-09 N551CR MD Helicopters MD369E Oahu, US-Hawaii... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Uniflight
Grand Prairie, Texas, Uniflight has announced the recent appointment of Mr. David R. “Dave†Horton to the position of General Manager for the company’s Grand Prairie, Texas operations.  Horton will oversee daily operations as well as strategic planning and implementation as an integral part of the ongoing growth and diversification at Uniflight.  The company is also undergoing a transition to... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Thunder Bay Daily
A former Thunder Bay filmmaker seriously injured in a Pennsylvania helicopter crash has died. Greg Jacobsen, 33, passed away on the weekend after spending more than three weeks in intensive care in an Allentown, Pa. hospital following the April 30 accident.  HeliHub.com page for this accident is here. [File photo]... Read more
24-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Van Horn Aviation, the manufacturer of helicopter rotor blades, is expanding its presence in Tempe (Arizona) with the purchase of a new facility four times the size of its existing location. The move from a leased unit near Rural and Broadway roads is to a 23,000 sq.ft unit it is purchasing near Elliott Road and... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Eurocopter
This is Eurocopter’s formal press release. HeliHub.com ran this story on 16th May… see Temsco AS350B3 rescue at 19,500 feet ties McKinley record The AStar family of helicopters has become the platform of choice for a variety of missions throughout the world. From law enforcement to utility and from tour to air medical and Search... Read more
24-May-2011Source: NTSB
WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)will hold a public Board meeting on Tuesday, May, 24, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), in the NTSB Board Room and Conference Center at 429 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W. (Please note the changes to the Board Room directions). There are two agenda items: 1.   On August 9, 2010, a... Read more
24-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Last Saturday Midlands Air Ambulance held its 20th anniversary ball at the Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium, with one of their Eurocopter EC135s on hand to anchor the event. About 250 guests, including people who have been airlifted, attended. The service, which operates three EC135s from bases at Cosford, Strensham and Tatenhill, needs to raise £6m... Read more
24-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
As a number of airlines including British Airways, Flybe and Loganair cancel flights, North Sea helicopter operators appear to be following suit. Bond Offshore Helicopters has already cancelled return flights for BP from Aberdeen to both “Well Enhancer” and “Island Constructor”, as well as another return flight for ConocoPhilips from Aberdeen to jackup rig “Ensco... Read more
24-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that HeliClub of Russia has been appointed AgustaWestland Service Centre in the region of Moscow for the AW139 medium twin commercial helicopter. A fast growing player in the civil helicopter in Russia, HeliClub also offers high level on demand passenger transport services. Strategically based in Novorizhskoye shosse,... Read more
24-May-2011Source: Louisiana Record
A former employee of ERA Helicopters claims she was fired after reporting that male co-workers subjected her to a hostile work environment through sexually suggestive comments and inappropriate touching.... Read more
23-May-2011Source: UTair
The company officially concluded its audit of the Eurocopter training center for personnel (LAC), OAO UTair »(UTair Aviation), affirming the right of center to train pilots and mechanics in Russian program Eurocopter. Executive vice president of technical support and maintenance of Eurocopter Group Sharplz Derek (Derek Sharples) on May 19 awarded General Director of UTair... Read more
23-May-2011Source: Eurocopter Canada
The AS350 B2 will join Innukopteres’ current Eurocopter fleet of 2 AS350 B2’s that were acquired in January and March 2009. Innukopteres’ fleet will be flown for Hydro-Québec projects, the mining industry, tourism and wildlife services. Innukopteres’ experienced and dedicated team of professionals, focus on safety and acquisition of its 3rd AS350 B2 will ensure... Read more
23-May-2011Source: UTair
May 19 in Moscow at the exhibition HeliRussia 2011 an agreement was signed between OAO UTair »(UTair Aviation) and JSC” Helicopters of Russia “on the production and delivery of ten Mi-34S1. Start delivery expected in 2012. According to the preliminary agreement between UTair and Helicopters of Russia ‘, possibly increasing the number of purchased Mi-34S1... Read more
23-May-2011Source: Imperial Beach Patch
Imperial Beach residents met with U.S. Navy representatives, meeting first at a community center before moving to the corner of Iris Avenue and Fifth Street.  The meeting was held to discuss helicopter noise and its impact on neighborhoods adjacent to the Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach.... Read more
23-May-2011Source: Verde Independent
Guardian Air celebrated its 10 years in the Verde Valley with tours of the aircraft and refreshments at the helicopter landing pad, just outside the hospital’s emergency room.... Read more
23-May-2011Source: FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:Â FLIR) today announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with William J. Parrish and E. Timothy Fitzgibbons (“Plaintiffs”) to settle claims filed in 2008 arising out of FLIR’s acquisition of Indigo Systems Corporation in 2004, Plaintiffs’ ensuing employment with FLIR, and litigation between the parties filed by FLIR in 2006.... Read more
22-May-2011Source: Aero Vodochody
If you decide to visit Paris Air Show, we will be looking forward to seeing you at hall 6, stand C30. AERO Vodochody will traditionally be exhibiting at the Paris Air Show 2011, Le Bourget, officially called Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace, Paris-Le Bourget, 49. International aviation trade fair from 20 to 26 June... Read more
20-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Initial reports from India on the Pawan Hans AS350B3 crash on 30th April are pointing to the aircraft being only VFR equipped and thus unable to handle IMC conditions. However, weather conditions were reportedly not conducive to VFR operations in the accident which claimed the lives of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and four... Read more
20-May-2011Source: Air Methods
The single helicopter based at Hagerstown flew 442 calls in the past year. The Air Methods staff of four pilots, one mechanic and eight crew members will transfer to Franklin County Regional Airport in Greene Township. No date has been set for the transition to occur, although “midsummer” seems likely... Read more
20-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Exclases Holdings Ltd. has signed a contract for two AW139 medium twin helicopters.Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are happy to sign this latest contract which represents a further rapid expansion of the AW139’s presence in the Russian commercial helicopter market.... Read more
20-May-2011Source: TrueNorth Avionics
Flexible TrueNorth communications system brings worldwide voice, BlackBerry data, Wi-Fi and cockpit intercom capability to AW139 operators TrueNorth Avionics, the fast-growing developer of executive airborne telecom solutions, has announced that its advanced Simphone OpenCabin airborne telecom system has received FAA approval for use on the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter series. Incorporating such capabilities as worldwide Iridium... Read more
20-May-2011Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian rotorcraft-building holding Russian Helicopters that makes part of United Industrial Corporation OBORONPROM and leasing company VEB-leasing concluded an agreement on strategic partnership at the aviation market of Latin America, where the interest to Russian-made commercial helicopters is forecasted to grow. The signed document envisages the provision of leasing services to the Latin American companies... Read more
20-May-2011Source: Turbomeca
During the Heli Russia Air Show, Russian Helicopters, JSC has formally placed on Turbomeca (Safran group) the first order for the delivery of 40 serial Ardiden 3G engines for the Ka-62. This first lot of 40 engines will be delivered to Russian Helicopters over a period of two years. Such order materializes the first step... Read more
19-May-2011Source: Moscow-Pullman Daily News
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Forest Service over plans to use a helicopter to drive bison from Montana into Yellowstone National Park.... Read more
19-May-2011Source: Goodrich
Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Russian Helicopters, JSC to provide the main rotor actuator and hydraulic power supply for its upgraded Mi-34C1 light helicopter. The agreement includes research and development, original equipment supply and aftermarket support for both units. Prototypes for flight tests have already been produced by Goodrich’s Actuation Systems business... Read more
19-May-2011
Peter Adderton has asked Costa Mesa City Council to give him a little time to put a deal together to provide helicopter service through a private company. He asked the Council to give him a little time to put a deal together to provide helicopter service through a private company.... Read more
19-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Burbank Group of Australia has placed an order for one AW109 Power light twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions. The contract also includes an option for one GrandNew light twin helicopter. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business unit, AgustaWestland... Read more
19-May-2011Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at the 4th Annual Russian International Helicopter Industry Exhibition in Moscow from Thurs. 19 to Sat. 21 May. Stop by and visit with HAI Executive Vice President Edward DiCampli, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose, and HAI Public Relations Assistant David Riddy at booth 7F2.... Read more
18-May-2011Source: OilVoice
Offshore helicopter services provider CHC Helicopter will share its experience of operating in the challenging North Sea oil and gas environment at a global rescue services conference in the Netherlands later this month.... Read more
18-May-2011Source: San Francisco Chronicle
The indictment alleges that Willy De Greef, 70, and Frederic Roland Nicolas Depelchin, 39, sent the parts to unidentified customers through their companies, Meca Airways Ltd. and Meca Overseas Airways Ltd, which were also named as defendants.... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Jerry Trimble Helicopters
Jerry Trimble Helicopters is pleased to announce the First Annual Touchdown Auto Rotation Competition being held at the McMinnville Airport on Sunday, June 26. The event corresponds to the Lions Club Fly-in/Drive-in pancake breakfast. The competition will be broken down into 2 categories: straight-in autos or 180° autos. Pilots will have the choice to enter... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Oil & Gas UK
Oil & Gas UK is to host a one-day seminar with the aim of bringing together leading figures in the oil and gas and aviation industries to discuss offshore helicopter safety. The event, which is sponsored by Aker Solutions, is the sixth annual Aviation Seminar organised by Oil & Gas UK and will feature a... Read more
18-May-2011
The training flights by Sonoma Helicopter have prompted threats of a lawsuit from a group of residents demanding that Healdsburg City Hall halt the flights at the small, city-owned airport off rural Lytton Springs Road. Somona’s website indicate they operate R22 and R44 helicopters. File photo... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Rockwell Collins
Operators of aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line 21TM avionics will soon be able to realize the operational benefits of synthetic vision. The upgrade, available in 2012, will be offered for forward fit and aftermarket installations of Pro Line 21. The announcement was made at the 11th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition... Read more
18-May-2011Source: AOPA
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, people around the world will celebrate the second annual International Learn to Fly Day. As part of the worldwide effort, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in conjunction with other aviation businesses located at Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Md., will host a daylong event designed to introduce the... Read more
18-May-2011Source: AAMS
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is pleased to announce the launch of MedEvac Hour, a public awareness effort to educate the populace on the unique and crucial role that MedEvac transport plays within the larger EMS system. MedEvac crews work daily to safely and efficiently serve the most critically ill and injured patients... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, the helicopter industry holding and a part of UIC Oboronprom, has delivered the new Ka-32A11BC rescue helicopter equipped with a medical module to Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Management and Natural Disasters Response (EMERCOM of Russia). The helicopter was delivered under the contract concluded with EMERCOM in 2009 for... Read more
18-May-2011Source: Ryan Aerospace
Ryan Aerospace has been listed as a finalist in the 8th Annual Zenith Awards with winners announced at a gala event in Sydney Australia next month. Managing Director of Ryan Aerospace (Australia), Chris Ryan said he was delighted to receive news which comes straight after being named as a finalist in two categories of the... Read more
17-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Genel Havacilik A.S. of Turkey has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin helicopter. The aircraft will be used to perform VIP transport missions and it is expected to be delivered in June 2011. The contract marks the entrance of the GrandNew model into the... Read more
17-May-2011Source: On Course Solutions
Boise, IDAHO -Â Company president, Jim Shirey, announced the launch of On Course Solutions, Inc. This new aviation consulting company is comprised of a network of proven aviation industry veterans who can provide aviation manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and aircraft operators with ready resources for winning new customers, building business with existing customers, and optimizing operational efficiency.... Read more
17-May-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter – which features an easily transformable interior and is tailored for high-end corporate, executive and private operations – made its world debut at the 2011 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. The first rotary-wing aircraft is being displayed prior to delivery for a European customer. “Only one... Read more
17-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
We have noticed that a total of seven helicopters on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register have last week had a change of address to a finance company. The seven are:- * Bell 206 – G-CBYX, G-TTMB * Bell 206L – G-MAAX, G-OHHI, G-OLDN * Eurocopter AS355F – G-BSYI, G-ICSG All seven continue to be... Read more
17-May-2011Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at EBACE 2011 (European Business Aviation Conference & Exposition) in Geneva, Switzerland from Tues. May 17 to Thurs. May 19. Stop by and visit with HAI President Matt Zuccaro and HAI Manager of Advertising & Sales, Lisa Henderson.... Read more
17-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
17-May-2011Source: Turbomeca
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certified the Arriel 2D Turbomeca (Safran group) whose take-off power of 950 shp. The Arriel 2D single-engine helicopter will power the Eurocopter AS350 B3e. The commissioning of the first engine is expected in the second half of 2011. Low operating costs The Arriel 2D offers the benefits of new technologies... Read more
16-May-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator has delivered on the promise of pushing the frontiers in rotary-wing aviation by surpassing its original speed target of 220 kts. demonstrating the compound aircraft’s performance, capabilities and maturity. The X3’s speed milestone was reached on May 12 during stable, level flight – with the hybrid demonstrator maintaining a true... Read more
16-May-2011Source: CAE
CAE today announced on the eve of the European Business Aviation Convention and Exposition (EBACE) that it will double the number of locations in its global business aviation training network from four to eight over the next 24 months. This will provide CAE business aviation customers with conveniently accessible training in every major region of... Read more
