Content Archive: February 2009
Eurocopter’s focus is on cash conservation
Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling rebuffed concerns about how his company would fare in the face of the ongoing global economic crisis by stressing the company’
Agusta’s CEO insists industry is ‘in good shape’
Citing a backlog of more than ?10 billion ($12.8 billion) and increases in both revenue and orders during the first nine months of 2008 compared to the sam
Consultants join forces on safety programs
Baldwin Aviation of Hilton Head Island, S.C., and CAP Aviation Consulting Group of Daytona Beach, Fla., have combined products to bring aircraft operators
Honeywell Sentinel Now Available in U.S.
A helicopter avionics system popular with UK and other European helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operators is now available to pilots and operat
New Repair Station Opens in California
Freedom Aero Service, a new repair station founded by former Weco Aerospace Systems employees, received FAA certification on January 29.
Twirly Birds Annual Meeting Is Tonight
The Twirly Birds, an international organization of pioneer helicopter pilots, will be hosting its annual meeting tonight at the Marriott Hotel Orange Count
USAIG puts big bucks behind safety and training
As of this month, USAIG (U.S.
Engines
P&WC gains big contracts for engine maintenance
With multiple signings announced at Heli-Expo, Pratt & Whitney Canada is ensuring a stronger aftermarket share in the engine maintenance and service segmen
PHI unveils dedicated 24-hour offshore aeromedical service
Offshore oil transport specialist PHI has unveiled what it says is the first dedicated, 24-hour offshore emergency medical services helicopter.
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Helo financing still available, but lending criteria stricter
Credit is tight, but money is available.
