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Rotorcraft

Kamov Ka-32 gets high marks from Canadian logging firm

Having flown more than 32,000 hours to date on the Kamov Ka-32, British Columbia, Canada-based Vancouver Island Helicopters (VIH) Logging can claim the tit
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In Praise of the S-61N

With North Sea competition investing in the EC 225, Super Puma Mk 2 and S-92, is there still a role for the Sikorsky S-61N? The workhorse has been providin
Rotorcraft

Returning to the Oil Game

In 1999, in a wide-ranging re-alignment of North Sea helicopter assets, Canadian Helicopter (CHC) bought Norway’s Helikopter Service, together with Brintel
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New British International resumes offshore oil ops

It was bound to happen eventually.
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NYC Schedule Takes Off

US Helicopter’s (USH) scheduled service between Manhattan’s Wall Street heliport and JFK Airport carried 335 passengers during its first week of operation.
Rotorcraft

Taylor Adds EC 145 to Fleet

A Eurocopter EC 145 will be introduced to Gulf of Mexico operations by Taylor Energy, a New Orleans-based independent oil and gas production company.
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Keystone Takes on Sikorsky Production

Keystone Helicopter is seeking an FAA production certificate to manufacture the S-76 and S-92 at its Coatesville, Pa.
Rotorcraft

African Nation Goes Rotary

The southern African state of Botswana wants to acquire four helicopters for a new law-enforcement unit.
Rotorcraft

Island Shuttle Flights

Helisureste also offers scheduled services, flying from Malaga to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, on the North African coast, and from Malta to its Mediter

Spanish firm readies for firefighting season

Right now more than 250 aircraft–the majority of them helicopters–are positioned around Spain, to address what everyone expects to be another busy summer o
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Civil/Military Future for British SAR

Further details have been announced about the future of the UK’s helicopter search-and-rescue service.
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First European Customer for S-76D

Sikorsky will sell two S-76Ds to Premier Aviation Services of Ireland, for VIP and business travel use.
Avionics

In-flight Monitoring System Rewarded

Flight-tracking specialist OuterLink was presented an award during the American Helicopter Society symposium in Phoenix last month.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet-Care Analysis for Helicopters

Demand for engine oil and debris analysis from laboratories in Europe and the U.S.
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Oil industry drives N. Sea helo fleet expansion

The upsurge in oil and gas activity is putting increasing strain on helicopter operators’ ability to serve their offshore customers, and highlighting a pot
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Rotorart for Mozart

This example of public art is currently on display in the Residentsplatz in Salzburg, Austria, as part of the city’s 200th anniversary celebrations of its
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R&D Center Loses Funding

American Helicopter Society (AHS) president Rhett Flater warns that the rotorcraft industry risks losing one of three university-based Rotorcraft Centers o
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NVG Specialists Reach STC Milestone

Aero Dynamix has received an 11th STC approval for a night vision goggle (NVG)-compatible cockpit modification, this time for the Eurocopter AS 350B3.
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PZL Swidnik Delivers 500th Airframe

PZL Swidnik in Poland has handed over its 500th airframe–an AW139–to AgustaWestland, marking 10 years of cooperation between the two companies.
Rotorcraft

Latvia To Get A109 Powers

The Latvian Border Guard has ordered two Agusta A109 Powers to increase its border-patrol capabilities before joining the European Union’s Schengen (open b
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Extra Comfort for S-92 Crew

Sikorsky has taken delivery of a new, ergonomically improved crew seat for the S-92.
Regulations and Government

HAI launches disaster-relief database, invites volunteers

Last month the Helicopter Association International (HAI) rolled out its First Responder program–an online database of helicopter operators who, in the eve
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Sightseeing market a boon for Eurocopter’s EcoStar

Investing in a new helicopter is not a decision to be made lightly–especially for a mom-and-pop operation working in a particularly volatile market sector.
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San Diego Buys a Bell Too

After a competitive tender, San Diego County has approved a sheriff’s department request to buy a new Bell 407.
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AgustaWestland Makes Mark in Asia

As part of a modernization program for its helicopter fleet, AgustaWestland will supply four A109 Powers to Japan’s National Police Agency.
Rotorcraft

LUH Contract Brings Jobs to Miss.

The award of the U.S.
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Russia eyes China's Heavy-lift Market

Russian manufacturer Rostvertol is establishing a joint venture with Lectern Aviation Supplies in Hong Kong to promote its Mi-26T heavy-lifter in the Peopl
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Bloodied but Unbowed

With the appointment of a new manager to lead its bid for a joint civil/military UK Search and Rescue service, Bristow Helicopters is giving notice of its
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Faster Filling for Firefighters

Simplex has introduced a new DC electric hover pump for its Fire Attack helicopter firefighting system that it says slashes fill times by nearly 50 percent
Regulations and Government

London government looks at helicopter noise

A committee within the London Assembly is investigating the issue of helicopter noise in Britain’s capital.