HAI Convention News 2009

Russia is a ripe market for Western helicopters, and at least one company, AgustaWestland, plans to establish manufacturing there.

Sandel Avionics has received FAA approval for a new reversionary attitude mode for two of its electronic primary navigation displays, allowing aircraft pit

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Sikorsky Aircraft on Monday signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Shirley, N.Y.-based Naasco Northeast to improve S-76 helicopter starter generat

Canadian-based Villeneuve Helicopters has ordered three Eurocopter EC 175s and two AS 350 B2s.

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters has selected Honeywell’s Traffic and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) for its fleet of helicopters.

First-day attendance at Heli-Expo’09 broke another record and continued to defy gloomy pre-show predictions.

The FAA has granted Era Training Center a Part 142 certificate, designating the Lake Charles, La.-based company an approved training center.

Visitors to the Conklin & de Decker display (Booth No.

Emphasizing Metro Aviation’s “zeal for safety,” the Shreveport, La.-based company announced at Heli-Expo’09 yesterday that FlightSafety International recei