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News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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Essex Industries Celebrates Seventh Decade

The family-owned business provides a wide variety of helicopter components.

Genesys, Heliatica Receive Russian Okay for HeliSAS

The approval covers the Robinson R44 and R66 and Airbus H125 and H130.

LAPD Re-ups with Airbus Helicopters

The LAPD ordered four H125 as parter of its fleet modernization plan to replace AS350B2s.

BLR Secures FAA/EASA Approvals for H125 FastFin

The BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor enhancement and stability system will soon receive additional certifications from Canada and Brazil.

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Simplex Gets Approval for FAS on Airbus BK 117 C2

The system includes a 240-gallon composite belly tank, internal foam assembly, hover pump and two ground fill ports.

Columbia's Big Fire Stopper Lands in Dallas

Fresh off a busy fire season, Columbia Helicopters is displaying one of its CH-47 Chinooks, equipped with the largest internal water tanks on a helicopter.

Astronautics, Jagid Team on Portable SmartCopter System

The portable ISR system weighs about 80 pounds and can be installed in helicopters and fixed-wing airplanes.

Mecaer Lifts Curtain On Bell 505 Interior

Macaer hopes to win certification for the 505 interior by early 2018.

Esterline LCDs Approved for S-76s

THE CMA-6800 has received approval for installation on multiple platforms.

Lightspeed Aviation debuts Zulu 3 Headset and ANR Helmet

The Zulu 3 is the next generation of ANR headsets, while the ANR helmet is the first of its kind.

Lynx NGT-9000 Gets Upgrade

The software 2.1 release provides five improvements that range from enhanced situational awareness to simplified interface features.

Snyder's Bell Sees Market 'At The Bottom'

Snyder is encouraged that conversion rates of the 400 letters of intent for Bell's new 505 light single have been good.

ASU Unveils New Lightweight Helmet and Goggle Mount

ASU is displaying the new helmet during Heli-Expo.

Ontic Acquires Supply Chain for Legacy Helicopters

The agreement for the acquisition comprises avionics parts for both military and civil aviation aircraft.

Donaldson Debuts R66 Inlet Barrier Filter

The Donaldson inlet barrier filter system will be available as an option from Robinson on new orders or as a retrofit.

Eagle Copters Orders 10 More Honeywell Engines

Eagle Copters is delivering a second 407HP conversion to Atlanta-based Helicopter Express.

AHS 73rd Forum to be Held in Fort Worth

The forum will run from May 9-11 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Helipass Expands into U.S.

Helipass launched its website three years ago primarily for helicopter tour operators.

Survitec Debuts New Survival Suit

The waterproof and flame-retardant 1000 Series Offshore Wind Energy Suit protects against harsh conditions.

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

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