Content Archive: February 2009

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
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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. The

Eurocopter showing EC 135 trainer here

As part of a global strategy to deploy new simulator facilities on three continents by 2011, Eurocopter is displaying for the first time anywhere an avioni

Bell 429 certification slips again

The projected certification date for Bell’s new 429 light twin has slipped again.

Heli-Expo’09 defies gravity

As a wave of negative signs points to evidence of a prolonged economic downturn, perhaps the biggest surprise at the start of Heli-Expo’09 is how packed th