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ATC

ATC Technologies

Sharp rises in the number of airline flights originating from airports in the U.S.
Avionics

Iridium adds four medevac ops

Iridium Satellite of Bethesda, Md., has added four North American air-ambulance operators to its subscriber rolls.

Universal Weather overhauls Web scheduling interface

Universal Weather & Aviation recently completed a major overhaul of its online presence, including a new software interface that allows schedulers and disp
ATC

IBAC, NBAA team on CNS/ATM

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and NBAA are forming a permanent global industry advisory group to gather input on the development of ne
Charter & Fractional

Book a charter flight through Skydini

Responding to what they perceived as a lack of organization and efficiency in the air charter booking process, flight dispatcher Janet Fenner and entrepren

Operators need to change systems to improve safety

Implementing safety management systems (SMS) and developing operator decision-making skills are imperative to improving the accident record for helicopters

Women In Aviation International Conference 2007

Although the annual conference is Women in Aviation International’s biggest event, the association’s influence extends far beyond the two-day conference.

Women In Aviation International Conference 2007

The winter storm that stranded thousands of travelers throughout the Northeast in the middle of February didn’t put a damper on this year’s annual Women in
Rotorcraft

Heli-Expo 2007 Report

Heli-Expo 2007 Report PDFAt this year’s Heli-Expo in Orlando, the major manufacturers ra

Pino views radical X2 project as a potential key to Sikorsky’s future

While the S-76 and S-92 will remain Sikorsky’s bread and butter for some time to come, the company is also launching a new age of vertical lift technology,
ATC

Offshore helo operators urged to adopt ADS-B

The FAA made a hard sell yesterday to offshore oil operators that will soon have the opportunity to receive unprecedented traffic and weather information i

Thales in talks with Sikorsky about SVS for new S-76D

Avionics manufacturer and integrator Thales and helicopter OEM Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Bell’s new CEO to put focus on communication

Bell Helicopter CEO Richard Millman yesterday emerged from the company’s booth (No.

East Coast plant will aid Turbomeca expansion

French engine manufacturer Turbomeca is on a mission to increase its worldwide production capacity by 25 percent this year and is shopping for a location o

Bell pulls the plug on 417 program

After months of dodging questions about the status of the program, Bell Helicopter officials yesterday announced the company has canceled development of th
Rotorcraft

Helicopter operators face tough battle from neighbors

The classic clash between operators and their neighbors is a relative constant in helicopter circles.

Spotlight On: Training

While small piston helicopters continue to dominate the initial training scene with their relatively simple designs and low cost of operation, pilots seeki

Analysis: Marine One choice went against the oddsmakers

The long-anticipated decision as to which helicopter would next carry the U.S.
Rotorcraft

UK Operator Books One S-76C++

Sikorsky Aircraft recently received a contract to deliver a new S-76C++ to Trustair in the UK.

India Expands Helo Fleet

Early last month, Bell sold three 412s to Global Vectra, bringing to 18 the number of helicopters in the fleet of the Mumbai-based aviation firm.
Rotorcraft

Arrius 1A1 Engine Gets EASA Nod

The European Aviation Safety Agency has certified the Arrius 1A1, a new version of Turbomeca’s Arrius turboshaft.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Aircraft to acquire PZL Mielec

Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Conn.
Rotorcraft

New Rotorcraft 2007

While Eurocopter remains the leader in unit sales of civil helicopters, its competitors are honing their products.

Virginia's Homestead Resort

Driving past bright green fields adorned with lazy dairy cows along Virginia’s Route 220, you get the sense that you’re entering a world where you can comp
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Safety

HAI urges participation in event reporting system

In an effort to encourage users to take advantage of its online Event Reporting safety-management system, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) re
Rotorcraft

PHI management begins talks with striking helicopter pilots

In the continuing legal saga involving hundreds of helicopter pilots employed by Lafayette, La.-based PHI, a spokesperson for the pilots’ union told
Rotorcraft

Improving supply chain a priority for MDHI leader

Charles Vehlow, newly appointed president of MD Helicopters, hopes to become the strong link in a broken supply chain that has plagued the Mesa, Ariz.-base
Avionics

Sikorsky Tests AFCS for S-92

While many medium to large turbine helicopters offer autopilots to enhance mission safety and comfort, Sikorsky is in the final stages of developing an aut
Avionics

Chelton offers lightweight helo autopilot

Flight-testing is well under way for a new helicopter autopilot that, compared with other currently available systems, cuts both weight and cost in half, s