Content Archive: February 2009
Helo financing still available, but lending criteria stricter
Credit is tight, but money is available.
L-3 EVS certified for B206/407
Precise Flight of Bend, Ore., has received a supplemental type certificate for an L-3 Communications Iris infrared enhanced-vision system (EVS) and its own
All survive North Sea Super Puma crash
Survivors of an accident in which a Eurocopter Super Puma ditched into the North Sea last Wednesday have praised the skills of the pilots and also the succ
Coating system extends blade life, lowers costs
An innovative coating system that is extending the life of U.S.
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.
SkyTrac debuts newest satcom
SkyTrac Systems of Kelowna, British Columbia, is at Heli-Expo Booth No.
Bell 429 certification slips again
The projected certification date for Bell’s new 429 light twin has slipped again.
S-76 training now at FSI’s Lafayette center
FlightSafety International (Booth No.
Robinson ties its future to R66
The second Robinson R66 made its first flight on February 18 and a third is under construction at the company’s headquarters in nearby Torrance, Calif.
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
