Content Archive: February 2019

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Lifts Lid on Loyal Wingman

During the Avalon show in Australia Boeing unveiled its loyal wingman UAV, which is being developed by Boeing Australia in partnership with the government
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Rotorcraft

Robinson Celebrates Four Decades of Deliveries

Since its first R22 delivery in 1979, the California rotorcraft maker has built more than 12,600 helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Transformative New Rotorcraft Near Certification As Heli-Expo Approaches

The OEMs are ready with new products, but is the market robust enough to support them?
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Airlines

Authorities Urge African States To Reject Aviation Protectionism

Speakers at the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali call for the end of “shortsighted” policies.
Rotorcraft

CHC Delivers Six New AW139s To Australian Air Force

CHC Helicopter will operate six new SAR configured Leonardo AW139s for the Royal Australian Air Force
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Maintenance and Modifications

Airforms Gets FAA Approval for Caravan Hinge Parts

Hinge halves must be replaced after repeated wear and the door sags.
Rotorcraft

Celebrating 70 Years, HAI Lines Up Busy 2019 Heli-Expo

The association comes to Atlanta for first time as it commemorates its 70th anniversary, focuses on safety, tackles issues, and gathers industry.
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Engines

Safran Sees Growth, Resolution to Silvercrest Issues

The joint-venture engine maker sees its new-gen Leap surpass the CFM-56, as it works to resolves issues with the in-development Silvercrest.
Regulations and Government

Streamlined LOA Approvals In the Works

The current LOA process takes six months, and stakeholders and the FAA are working to streamline it.
Rotorcraft

Aerometals H130 Filters Represent New Step Forward

The company is using computational fluid dynamics to assess airflow characteristics, resulting in a lighter and more efficient design.
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