24-Feb-2010Source: Kaman
The Kaman Corporation board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14 cents per common share. The dividend will be paid on April 5, 2010 to shareholders of record on March 22, 2010. Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut conducts business in the... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Lockheed Martin
The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC), was recently awarded an $86 million contract from AgustaWestland to support LONGBOW FCR systems on the United Kingdom Apache AH Mk-1 aircraft. “The LONGBOW FCR is an essential element of U.K. Apache operations in Afghanistan,” said Jerry Garman, LONGBOW... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Cairns.com.au
A paramedic who may never walk again after a helicopter winch line snapped during a Torres Strait rescue is launching legal action over the accident.... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
From the Eurocopter booth at Heli-Expo, American Eurocopter announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has entered into the first option year on the Light Enforcement Helicopter (LEH) contract and placed an order for six AS350B3s. This is the second order on the LEH contract that was awarded to American Eurocopter by the Department of... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: F1SA
Heliair will also run all helicopter operations for event days at Silverstone including the British Grand Prix.... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: The Californian
CEO Joseph F. Cook, a 22-year veteran of the organization, will retire at the end of March.... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Virginian Pilot
The Virginia Beach Police operate a Bell 407 which has recently gone through a major equipment upgrade program... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s R&D teams are working on several programs to enhance cabin comfort providing customers with a smoother ride. Five-blade main rotors as on the EC155 and EC225 have led to a significant reduction of vibrations. Advanced rotor systems such as a piezo active rotor, designated Blue Pulse™ and currently under development, are designed to minimize... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Era Group Inc. has agreed to purchase 10 AW139 medium twin helicopters. These helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions. Era Group boasts a large AgustaWestland fleet today including 22 AW119Ke single engine, 7 AW109 Power light twin and 17 AW139 helicopters. Primarily operating... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that business man and pilot Scott Kasprowicz has signed a contract for a Grand New Helicopter. Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik set a new world speed record in 2008 in an AgustaWestland Grand helicopter having flown around the world in only 11 days 7 hours and 5... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grupo INAER of Spain for the provision of training services for its AgustaWestland light twin and medium twin models fleet. INAER helicopter fleet boasts a large number of AgustaWestland models including more than 40 units of single... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that ICSS S.A. of Greece has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in the country for the A109 series, AW109 Power and the Grand light twin models. The Service Centre, based at Megara Airport, will provide maintenance and repair services as well as maintaining a spare parts... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that FAASA Group of Spain has taken delivery of an additional four AW119Ke single engine helicopters for fire-fighting missions. The handover brings the number of AW119Kes in service with this operator to twenty units making FAASA Group one of the largest operators of this model in the... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that FAASA Group of Spain has taken delivery of an additional four AW119Ke single engine helicopters for fire-fighting missions. The handover brings the number of AW119Kes in service with this operator to twenty units making FAASA Group one of the largest operators of this model in the... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Kaigai Aviotech Corporation has placed an order for an AW109 Power light twin helicopter. The helicopter is expected to be delivered by 2012. This latest order further expands the exceptional success achieved by the AW109 Power in the Japanese helicopter market, particularly for VIP/corporate transport and... Read more
24-Feb-2010
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., is seeing a resurgence of interest in its S-300Câ„¢ and S-300CBiâ„¢ helicopters, with sales activity for the beginning of 2010 showing a 50 percent increase over the same time period in 2009. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). All... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
The Heli-Expo 2010 trade show is spotlighting a range of innovations that will help keep American Eurocopter at the forefront of the U.S. rotary-wing marketplace with helicopters that are even safer and more environmentally friendly. Technologies displayed at Heli-Expo 2010 by parent company Eurocopter (stand #3128) include revolutionary main rotor blade designs that reduce noise... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AIN
AgustaWestland is assuring customers with helicopters on order that it will deliver them with a newly designed boom starting in April.... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Earth Times
The German army has complained that a new battlefield helicopter is too poorly-constructed for soldiers, with flimsy seats and thin floors easily dented by heavily armed men, it emerged Tuesday... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s best rating increase in Professional Pilot magazine’s highly respected Helicopter Product Support Survey is a confirmation of the company’s efforts to enhance its customer support. American Eurocopter’s investments to improve customer support include upgrading one of the multi-function dynamic component test benches at its Grand Prairie, Texas headquarters to perform EC135 main gear box... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s best rating increase in Professional Pilot magazine’s highly respected Helicopter Product Support Survey is a confirmation of the company’s efforts to enhance its customer support. American Eurocopter’s investments to improve customer support include upgrading one of the multi-function dynamic component test benches at its Grand Prairie, Texas headquarters to perform EC135 main gear box... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced that Travis County STAR Flight has ordered another EC145 for its public safety air rescue program based in Austin, Texas. This will be the third EC145 in its fleet providing service and support for more than 19 counties in the central Texas area. “STAR Flight is a premiere program in the United... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is ready to build on its strong performance of 2009, during which the company led the U.S. market in civil turbine helicopter deliveries and logged robust new order bookings despite the economic turndown. Speaking to journalists at the Heli-Expo 2010 trade show in Houston, Texas, President and CEO Marc Paganini said American Eurocopter... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Flightglobal
Cobham is confident the new low-cost autopilot product will eventually become available for several light helicopter models.... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today commended PHI Inc. for taking the lead on developing technology that improves air traffic control safety and efficiency for S-92® helicopters serving PHI’s Gulf of Mexico oil customers. Sikorsky collaborated on developing the technology and announced the advances at the Heli-Expo aerospace show in Houston, Texas. PHI (Nasdaq: PHII and PHIIK)... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Representatives from across the helicopter industry’s customer support and service sector are expected to turn out on Monday, Feb. 22 at Heli-Expo as Bell Helicopter honors 12 worldwide customer service facilities (CSFs) with Platinum-level rankings. The awards ceremony will recognize leaders in the customer service arena and highlight the commitment of Bell operators around the... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: MarathonNorco
In response to the growing need to identify and reduce the impact our products and services have on the environment, MNAI is pleased to announce that MNAI has received ISO 14001 cerfification. Certification to the ISO 14001 standard demonstrates commitment to proactively addressing our impact on the global environment. ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter today recognized Scott’s Helicopter Services in a formal ceremony to initiate the transfer of ownership of the Model 47 type certificates. “We are continuously looking for ways to improve support, increase capabilities and lower operating cost of our legacy aircraft,” said Danny Maldonado, senior vice president Customer Support and chief services officer at... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Component Services – UK (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com ), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services today announced that it has received a 2009 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognise suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Vector Aerospace Component... Read more
23-Feb-2010
Colorado Springs Police OH-58 sold to Wyomning for $170K... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Metro Aviation
After receiving a competitive bid award last year, north Louisiana based Metro Aviation, Inc. has delivered the first new law enforcement equipped Single Pilot IFR (SPIFR) EC135T2+ to the Massachusetts State Police Aviation Section. The comprehensively equipped aircraft was delivered in new “green†condition from the manufacturer to Shreveport, Louisiana where it underwent the extensive... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Metro Aviation
Nationwide air medical transportation service provider, Metro Aviation, Inc. recently announced the completion and delivery of an air medically equipped, dual pilot IFR offshore EC135 with NVG capability. The aircraft was finished at the Metro Aviation main facility in Shreveport, Louisiana and delivered to Acadian Ambulance, Air Med Services in Lafayette, Louisiana. The new addition... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that its Bell Helicopter Training Academy has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Training Approval for Bell’s newest product, the 429. The Bell Training Academy is approved to provide Bell 429 Maintenance Training Courses—Part 66 B1.3 (Maintenance Course) and B2 (combination of Electrical Maintenance and... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its Sentinel Multi-Function Display and Navigation System has been upgraded to include a new display for improved cockpit flexibility and new software features to improve the system capability, as well as approach plates and airport diagrams. “Helicopter pilots appreciate the safety and situational awareness the Sentinel brings to their... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Timken
Over the past few years, The Timken Company’s (NYSE: TKR) Aerospace and Defense business has been steadily increasing its offering of FAA-approved replacement parts, now available for a wider variety of platforms. With the 2010 Heli Expo this week in Houston, the company announced it has received FAA approval on 77 new additions to its... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters, the world’s leading provider of high risk operational services and training, recently conducted a mountain flying and pre-deployment training course for the U.S. Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) The Brigade’s Standardization Pilot found the SRT training to be very beneficial and very challenging. “Based on my personal experience with this course,... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval for their Safety Enhancement Kits for the Medium Bell aircraft model types. Transport Canada approval has been previously received and EASA approval is currently pending. DART Safety Enhancement Kits increase the operational safety of Medium Bell aircraft. ... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility announced today at Heli Expo 2010 (booth # 3040) a new product for aircraft operators and partners, Guardian Gryphonâ„¢. Guardian Gryphon is a breakthrough product that combines aircraft tracking and messaging in a unique way, to automate and streamline routine operations, and to improve data in operational systems. The product is built with... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) has ordered another AS350 B2 helicopter that will join the department’s existing fleet of two AS350 B2s and one EC145. The aircraft will replace another helicopter and with this addition, the SCPD’s Aviation Section will become an all-Eurocopter fleet operator. “Due to their outstanding... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Skybooks
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, has been selected as the online electronic record-keeping program by Paradise Helicopters. Paradise Helicopters, a Hawaiian air tour and utility services provider with a record of over 10 years of industry excellence, recently completed a SkyBOOKS 90-day free trial offering for... Read more
23-Feb-2010
From the Eurocopter booth at Heli-Expo, American Eurocopter announced that TEMSCO Helicopters has signed for an AS350 B3 helicopter as it begins a fleet upgrade program. TEMSCO’s fleet includes 56 helicopters and 39 of those are Eurocopter aircraft. “TEMSCO was one of the launch customers for the AStar in North America and they played an... Read more
23-Feb-2010
American Eurocopter announced that Air Methods Corporation, the world’s largest air medical transportation provider, has ordered eight EC130 and four AS350B3 helicopters. After the breakfast, American Eurocopter President and CEO Marc Paganini said, “Air Methods is a valued, long-time customer and we respect their continued commitment to the air medical industry and to incorporating advanced... 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: Sikorsky
The S-92® helicopter has entered into the offshore oil market in Brazil, following the well established work of another Sikorsky Aircraft product already serving that industry in the region. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Petrobras, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has been using Sikorsky helicopters through their... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Sikorsky
The S-92® helicopter has entered into the offshore oil market in Brazil, following the well established work of another Sikorsky Aircraft product already serving that industry in the region. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Petrobras, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has been using Sikorsky helicopters through their... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., today at Heli-Expo honored the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences for its exemplary training efforts with S-300™ helicopters. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). UND Aerospace has operated S-300 series helicopters in its... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Sikorsky
The second prototype aircraft in the S-76D™ helicopter program has entered the test flight program, with a third soon to follow, as the program that is producing the next generation model of the popular S-76® helicopter nears completion of its first fuselage for a production aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. Kuwait... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a Sikorsky company, today at Heli-Expo honored the Houston Police Department (HPD) for its customer loyalty and outstanding service to the community. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The Houston Police Department’s Air Support Division plays a significant role in ensuring the safety of city residents.... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Operators of Bell Helicopter’s 407 can use a new supplemental type certificate to increase the hot-and-high performance of that light, single-engine helicopter. Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, on Feb. 18 gained approval of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SR095531RC-D, which allows an increase of the 407’s useful load by more than 400 pounds.... 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: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the ontinuation of upgrades for the S-92® helicopter, which has already received more than 60 enhancements since entering service in 2004. These upgrades, combined with the aircraft’s rugged and flaw-tolerant design, have enabled the S-92 helicopter to become a leader in the highly demanding offshore oil, Head of State, and... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Component Control
Rotorcraft Leasing Company (RLC), the largest privately-held FAA-certified provider of helicopter transportation services in the Gulf of Mexico, recently credited Component Control’s Quantum Control aviation enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for completing a physical count of more than 635 million parts in seven weeks. “Since we had doubled our inventory value from $12 million in... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) for the AW139 medium twin helicopter has achieved EASA Certification. This allows the AW139 to fly into known icing conditions with unprecedented all weather capabilities no other helicopters in its category can claim. FIPS Certification, achieved following an intense series... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter Finance Group, is pleased to offer Bell Helicopter customers new, attractive financing of their helicopter acquisitions that are completed in the first half of 2010. “Restrictions on the availability of credit in the last year have made it difficult for customers throughout aviation to complete the acquisition of ordered aircraft and to place... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today announced its fleet of NOTAR helicopters have clocked more than 1,000,000 flight hours since MDHI’s exclusive NOTAR anti-torque technology was introduced in 1991. MD Helicopters’ MD 520N, MD 600N and MD Explorer helicopters use and validate this technology. “NOTAR continues to perform to expectation and this is a significant milestone,â€... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: AIN
Air Methods will not be taking any more Bell 429s beyond the single unit it received in October, according to CEO Aaron Todd... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Aviation Avionics & Instrument Corp
Aviation Avionics & Instrument Corporation (AAIC) today announced the signing of a License Service Agreement with Thales Avionics, Inc. This multi-year agreement involves servicing of rotorcraft products within the Thales Avionics family. Under this agreement AAIC will receive technical support, including spare parts, along with all revision upgrades. “This brings two companies with long established... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Aviation Avionics & Instrument Corp
Aviation Avionics & Instrument Corporation (AAIC) today announced the signing of a License Service Agreement with Thales Avionics, Inc. This multi-year agreement involves servicing of rotorcraft products within the Thales Avionics family. Under this agreement AAIC will receive technical support, including spare parts, along with all revision upgrades. “This brings two companies with long established... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will showcase a wide array of ground, aviation, support and technology solutions for the U.S. Army at the Association of the United States Army Winter Symposium & Exposition. Army modernization initiatives, unmanned systems, rotorcraft platforms, network-centric technologies and logistics-support programs will be highlighted at the company’s exhibit and in discussions... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will showcase a wide array of ground, aviation, support and technology solutions for the U.S. Army at the Association of the United States Army Winter Symposium & Exposition. Army modernization initiatives, unmanned systems, rotorcraft platforms, network-centric technologies and logistics-support programs will be highlighted at the company’s exhibit and in discussions... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, a comprehensive night vision solution company, is pleased to announce its network of Affiliate Training Centers (ATC) for operators of night vision devices in United States and Canada. Each ATC will offer NVG pilot training in Bell 206 or Robinson R44 helicopters. Several ATC’s will offer NVG maintenance technician training to new... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Daily News
After 35 years of fighting fires in this city, first from the ground then as a helicopter pilot for 28 of those years, Dale Gant retired Friday.... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Key Aero
AgustaWestland’s Chief Executive Officer, Giuseppe Orsi, has welcomed the issuing of the US Presidential helicopter request for information (RfI)... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Rotor & Wing
During his address to the media Saturday afternoon, John L. Garrison, president and CEO, Bell Helicopter said that the company enjoyed record operating earnings and cash generation under a “very challenging environment.â€... Read more
22-Feb-2010
AgustaWestland says the long-delayed decision on whether Bell Helicopter will cede its majority share in the BA609 program to AgustaWestland will be made by the end of June... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Bristow Group Inc. has placed an order for four AW139 medium-twin helicopters to be used to perform offshore transport missions. The purchase adds to the previous one for three aircraft already delivered and further strengthens Bristow’s AW139 fleet and the relationship with AgustaWestland, reinforcing the continued... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is proud to unveil the Grand New, an evolution of the highly successful Grand helicopter. The Grand New features the very latest developments in avionics while retaining the outstanding Grand’s characteristics, its superior performance, levels of cabin space and payload only provided by larger and more expensive helicopters, low operating costs,... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
The Tampa (Florida) Police Department’s Aviation Unit completed Initial NVG Pilot Training offered by Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the industry’s premier provider of night vision goggles, training and maintenance. The Tampa Police Department’s (TPD) comprehensive NVG training took place on-site at the departments’ flight operation facility located at the Tampa International Airport. The training incorporated... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, which offers one of the broadest power ranges of helicopter turboshaft engines in the world, today forecast a market characterized by emerging near-term recovery followed by long-term growth. Over the ten year period, total helicopter deliveries are predicted to be more than 16,400 units as the market responds to... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: PremiAir
PremiAir, the UK’s leading executive helicopter charter company, has been appointed as the supplier of helicopter services to the 2010 Ryder Cup. From October 1st to 3rd, golf’s most prestigious and fiercely contested golfing tournament, now in its 38th year, returns to the UK and for the first time, the magnificent Celtic Manor Resort in... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: CAE
Heli-Expo attendees receive advance preview of new immersive simulator experience which will be available for civil helicopter training this summer CAE announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that the company is launching a family of new, affordable helicopter mission simulators for the previously underserved civil helicopter market. The first CAE 3000 Series... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that Papillon Helicopters, Inc. has ordered another EC130 B4 to its aerial tour operations in the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area. This is the fourteenth EC130 B4 in the company’s fleet. “Papillon is a valued customer and their continued selection of the EC130 affirms the aircraft as a proven platform... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: AIN
Enstrom is finalising an order for 16 480Bs to the Royal Thai Army, and up to 30 to Japan’s Self Defense Force... Read more
22-Feb-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Lynn Tilton, Chief Executive Officer, MD Helicopters, Inc. has announced the appointment of Robert Molsbergen to President of MD Helicopters, Inc., reporting directly to her. Mr. Molsbergen has held senior C-level positions within the marine, aerospace, industrial and power generation markets. He provides MD Helicopters with proven global leadership experience managing high growth companies where... 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
