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WAI To Hold "Girls in Aviation Day" on Saturday

Girls ages eight to 16 and their families can participate in hands-on aviation activities and tours, intro flights and inspirational speakers.
Airports

China’s “GA Towns” aim to jump start private aviation

Superior Aviation Town, others aim to create airplane-based communities
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WAI Conference Awards More than $600K in Scholarships

Women and men participated equally in one of the largest aviation job fairs and educational conferences held in the U.S.
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Rotorcraft

Air Resources Helicopters Becomes Launch Customer for Eagle Copters 407HP

Re-engined helicopter received U.S. and Canadian approvals in December.
Rotorcraft

Blackhawk showcases autoclave production process

News of a new autoclave production process
Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce and Composite Helicopters Sign Engine MoU

With a composite fuselage and powerful turbine engine, newcomer is on track to deliver change to the rotorcraft industry.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rolls-Royce M250 First Network Award Goes To Cadorath Aerospace

M250 award winner announced
Regulations and Government

General Aviation Groups Air Concerns at HeliExpo

Seven general aviation leaders took on the big problems that plague general aviation today during an hour-long dialogue at Heli-Expo
Avionics

ASU Demonstrates OWLS Lightweight Gimbaled Camera

The new OWL lightweight gimbaled camera can operate in day or night conditions is about to enter production.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Hamilton T1 Ventilator Mount Receives Certification

With the new mount the ventilator can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing technicians and flight medics to precisely position the equipment.
Avionics

FlightDeck Freedom Datalink Ready for FANS Testing

Satcom Direct’s Freedom datalink service can now be used for testing an aircraft’s capability for the Future Air Navigation System.
Maintenance and Modifications

East /West brings Energy Attenuating Seats to Market

East/West’s seats suit pilots large and small.
Training and Workforce

Helicopter FTDs Rising to the Training Challenge

Moving flight simulators may be over-rated, even in helicopter training
Charter & Fractional

Maverick Helicopters EC130 Fleet Reaches 300,000 Hours

According to Airbus Helicopters, Maverick is the first operator in the world to reach this milestone.
Maintenance and Modifications

VIH Aerospace Gains EASA Approval for Airbus and Bell Helo Bubble Windows

Aftermarket retrofits are designed for simple installation with no need to modify the door.
Rotorcraft

Bristow chooses S-92 for U.K. SAR contract fulfillment

Sikorsky intends to provide Bristow with some of the most technologically advanced S-92s available.
Rotorcraft

China Set To Overtake Japan as Leading Asian Rotorcraft Hub

The Asia-Pacific helicopter fleet grew by 9 percent last year, according to Asian Sky Group.
Rotorcraft

HNZ Group To Add Frasca AS350 Flight Training Device

Sim training is recognized by Transport Canada and HNZ’s customers as being a highly effective tool.
Rotorcraft

Hamilton T1 Ventilator Mount Receives Certification

With the new mount the ventilator can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing technicians and flight medics to precisely position the equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications

Alpine Aerotech names new president

Denomme is taking the reins from Jim Campbell, who is retiring after 46 years in the helicopter industry.
Rotorcraft

Cobham Showcases Business Units, Products at Heli-Expo

Represented in the booth are Cobham’s Aerospace Communications, AvComm, Antenna Systems and Life Support divisions.
Rotorcraft

Twirly Birds Celebrate 2015 Les Morris Award Winner

This year's winner signed her book at Twirly Birds meeting.
Rotorcraft

Elytron Showcases Completed Airframe of Technology Demonstrator

Light and quick, Elytron's first tilt-wing effort takes shape; the design is on display at Heli-Expo 2015.
Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers Showcases Customer Helicopter Liveries

Unique designs are a key attributes of the Scheme Designers exterior paint and decal applications.
Avionics

Guardian Mobility Appoints Precision Aviation Group as a Dealer

Atlanta-based company named new dealer
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Corporate Aviation Insurance Group Provides Tips

Indiana and Ohio-based staff, including company president Matt Drummelsmith, are on hand at Heli-Expo 2015 to answer attendees’ questions
Rotorcraft

EagleMed Hiring in the West And Midwest U.S.

Company has 30 to 35 professional career opportunities for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots, flight nurses and flight paramedics.
Rotorcraft

Precision Aviation Group Rebrands, Nets European and Aussie Part 145 Approvals

Company also named an authorized repair center and distributor for Luminator Technology Group’s product line.
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation announces fleets to be equipped with IRIS realtime datalink and tracking technology

What's the best way to keep your helicopter fleet close? Connect and monitor.
Rotorcraft

Royal Thai Army Pilots and Mechanics Complete UH-72A Lakota Training at Airbus Helicopters

This was the first group to travel to Airbus Helicopters’ Texas training facility to train on the twin-engine helicopter.
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