HAI Heli-Expo 2016

Swiss start-up airframer already setting up production, support organization

Based on the results of recent industry surveys and user feedback, Sikorsky has its sights set on bolstering its product support.

Certification of the AW009, which will feature a Genesys Aerosystems avionics suite, is expected by year-end.

The accord continues a deal for an unspecified number of years.

The new features for Spidertracks software are supposed to help operators be more efficient.

Vector Aerospace hopes to secure FAA and Brazilian ANAC approval by mid-year.

The U.S. senator will address aerial firefighting leaders via video.

The company began shipping the headsets at the end of last year.

The approval covers recurrent training.

Survey indicated that Latin America led all global regions in the rate of new aircraft purchase plans, despite an economic slowdown in Brazil.