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Yamaha faces foreign-trade violation charges
Twenty Japanese offices and homes were raided late last month by more than 200 investigators on suspicion that Yamaha was attempting to unlawfully export i
Thales touts TopDeck win on Sikorsky S-76D
Thales is in Dallas celebrating the first selection by a U.S.
A bright light for your helo
An Australian company has developed a new searchlight that can illuminate a greater area from a longer distance, yet which is claimed to offer significant
Chelton EFIS: TAWS and more
A very sore-throated EMS pilot named Mark Graveline, who flies a Bell 206 equipped with the Chelton Flight Systems FlightLogic EFIS for Air Methods of San
Cop shot takes koala
The Phoenix Police Department took possession of a new AgustaWestland A119 Koala helicopter in ceremonies yesterday at the AgustaWestland booth (No.
Rolls-Royce vows to get ‘our share’ of helo engine market
“We are going to be competitive and we are going to get our share.”
That was the message from Scott Crislip, president of helicopters and s
That was the message from Scott Crislip, president of helicopters and s
Air Methods, CJ Systems Splurge on EC 135s
Air Methods, one of the nation’s largest air medical transportation providers, yes-terday signed a memorandum of under-standing with American Eurocopter to
Bristow expands brand, fleet
Bristow Group celebrated its new brand identity with the unveiling of a redecorated S-76 at the Sikorsky Aircraft booth (No.
Robinson plans test of R44 autopilot
Robinson Helicopter president and CEO Frank Robinson said yesterday that he is planning within the next few weeks to flight test an R44 Raven equipped with
Honeywell, Soloy team on AStar STC
Honeywell (Booth No.
HAI leaders lay out strategy for industry
Dramatically reducing the helicopter accident rate, dealing with the looming pilot and technician shortage and building a geographical database of civil he
AgustaWestland bond strengthens
At the AgustaWestland breakfast yesterday, company president Giuseppe Orsi emphasized the continued integration of the two companies– Agusta and Westland–a
Eurocopter’s bulging ledger hits $4 billion
It will come as no surprise to industry watchers that Eurocopter had another good year last year.
Bell wows the crowd at 417 unveiling
In what was probably the loudest, most athletic and most well-attended unveiling of a helicopter at a Heli-Expo, Bell Helicopter took the wraps off its new
Lifeport develops quick-change stretcher kit for Agusta helos
Lifeport, of Woodland, Wash., announced that it has developed new stretcher, seat and armor systems for helicopters.
The company’s quick-cha
The company’s quick-cha
Kamov looks to the West
Kamov Helicopters continues to seek increased cooperation with the U.S.
Eurocopter hopes Mississippi factory opens door to lucrative U.S. contracts
What is the current position regarding the U.S.
The New Start Pac Mini Power Supply
The new Start Pac Mini Power Supply on display at Heli-Expo Booth No.
Aerosonic goes digital with standby indicators
Aerosonic Corp.
ATP puts it all together in latest mx software
When Aircraft Technical Publishers released its Navigator V regulatory data software in 2004, there was one key element missing: the ability to view manufa
King of king-size helicopters recovers quickly after Presidental contract loss
The S-92 had a good year, primarily offshore, but most recently in the search-and-rescue sector.
On land and sea, they race to the rescue
The need for helicopters and their crews to aid disaster victims in 2005 was palpable, beginning with the devastating Southeast Asia tsunami at the end of
Engine maker offers new tech
Lycoming Engines (Booth No.
EC 145 now has a London calling
London’s metropolitan police force has ordered three new Eurocopter EC 145s to supplement, and one day replace, a pair of AS 355 Twin Stars.
DynCorp, Temsco Team on B205A-1
DynCorp International and Temsco Helicopters have scheduled a 12:30 p.m.
Honeywell Unveils Better Compressor
Honeywell has developed and demonstrated a new two- stage compressor that promises to enable lower turbine engine fuel consumption while increasing power-t
Bell Names 429 Landing Gear Maker
Bell Helicopter Textron (Booth No.
Agusta Picks AFS Filter for Koala
Agusta Aerospace has selected Aerospace Filtration Systems (AFS) to develop and certify a high-performance inlet barrier filter (IBF) for the A119 Koala.
Max-Viz EVS for Canada-wide Operator
Max-Viz, the Portland, Ore.
