Content Archive: September 2006

Bell 206B inlet filter gets OK

Aerospace Filtration Systems has received STC approval for an inlet barrier filter (IBF) for the Bell Model 206B, the company announced. The

S-92 soon to get its sea legs

FPT Industries, a division of GKN Aerospace, has finalized design of the emergency extended flotation system that will maintain stability in extreme condit

NTSB report urges TAWS for all EMS, Part 135 helicopters

Terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS) designed specifically for helicopters may soon be in hot demand, following the January 25 release of a report

New team takes the field at MDHI

Under the direction of a new parent company, private investment firm Patriarch Partners, MD Helicopters has made more changes to its senior executive team.

S-64 Aircranes for L.A.?

Erickson Aircrane (Booth No.

Sikorsky strike drags on after a tense week

The two sides in the Sikorsky factory strike are no closer to resolving their differences after nearly a week of tense picketing.

LG Orders a Sikorsky S-76C++

Sikorsky received a contract for 2007 delivery of an S-76C++ to LG International at last week’s Asian Aerospace 2006 trade show in Singapore.

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
Security

TSA develops new plan to fill thinning ranks of air marshals

Perhaps one of the least appreciated benefits of corporate aviation is that its pilots and their passengers don’t have to endure the security procedures of
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Sterling Breaks Ground on New Center

Sterling Helicopter (Booth No.