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Embraer Makes Provision For Republic Bankruptcy

Executives see no delivery disruptions, however, saying that United Express carriers could take E175s intended for Republic Airways.
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Rotorcraft

German Rescue Operator DRF Leases Helicopters from Waypoint

DRF Luftrettung is leasing two Airbus H135P2 helicopters from Waypoint Leasing.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Britain, France to Jointly Develop Future Combat Air System

The new drone builds on Britain's development of the Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle and the Dassault Aviation-led Neuron UCAV effort.
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Regulations and Government

MEBAA's Morocco Show is Moving to Marrakesh

The next MEBAA Show Morocco will be staged at Marrakesh's Menara Airport from September 12-13, 2017.
Aircraft

Embraer 2015 Results As Expected for Bizjet Division

Projections for FY2016 call for slight uptick across commercial and executive jet divisions
Rotorcraft

Marenco Brings in First Orders from South Africa

The company received two orders from Saphire Blue and a third from David Gold.
Rotorcraft

Metro Delivers Flying Scientific Lab to Miami University

The Airbus H125 will serve as an observation platform for climate research.
Rotorcraft

Vector Expands MRO Capability for H130/EC130

Vector also has been contracted to perform 12-year inspections and conversions on the AS350.
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Rotorcraft

Magellan To Release R66 Wire Strike Protection

The Canadian manufacturer expects STC approval shortly.
Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce, Enstrom Sign Engine Accord

olls-Royce and Enstrom yesterday signed a new agreement covering provision of its M250 engines
Rotorcraft

Helitech 2016 Set for Amsterdam

more than 200 businesses are expected.
Rotorcraft

Finmeccanica Teams with Era on EMS AW609

The two companies will engage in joint activities in support of development of the AW609 for the EMS market.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

HAI Open to UAS

The organization welcomed UAS exhibitors to Heli-Expo for the first time, and introduced a new membership category to accommodate them.
Rotorcraft

Guimbal Enjoys Steady Growth

Sales of the Cabri G2 helicopter are up and flight times are climbing.
Rotorcraft

MRO Software Firm Opens Singapore Engineering Lab

Air France Industries KLM Engineer and Maintenance is an anchor partner
Avionics

Technisonic Offers Free NIFOG Solution for First Responders

The Canada company seeks to assist operators with the the programming, zone and channel plans.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Indian Operators Push For Aircraft Interest Rate Breaks

India's business aviation sector says high interest rates are a deterrent to aircraft purchases.
Rotorcraft

LCI Targeting on EMS and Offshore Wind Markets

The ‘buoyant sectors’ are helping to offset the challenging oil and gas market.

Phoenix Heli-Flight Adds Utility H130 to Fleet

The helicopter is the first such configured H130 to be delivered in North America, Phoenix Heli-Flight said.
Aircraft

Embry-Riddle Launches Course for Aircraft Appraisers

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is introducing a course in partnership with the American Society of Appraisers.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Approves Embraer's Sorocaba Service Center

Embraer expects to secure FAA approval for its business jet service center by around the middle of 2016.
Training and Workforce

Whirly-Girls Take Scholarship Total to a New High

Whirly-Girls International, the non-profit charity dedicated to the advancement of women in the helicopter industry

Korean Operator Gets Night-Vision-Equipped Ka-32

Rebtech provide night vision systems for a Russian Ka-32 helicopter operated in South Korea.
Rotorcraft

VIH Outlines Projects and Achievements

Growth and capacity expansion are on the agenda.
Rotorcraft

Jupiter Audio Controllers for Phoenix Heli Flight

Phoenix recently acquired an H130 with a JA94 installed.
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Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Engine Upgrade for S-76C+

The project will be accomplished at the same time as an airframe retrofit.
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Rotorcraft

Van Horn Customers Anxious for Composite LongRanger Blades

The Van Horn MRBs have an 18,000-hour service life, more than triple the life of current OEM 206B metal blades.
Avionics

Hillsboro Aviation To Fit ADS-B in Helicopter Training Fleet

Hillsboro Aero Academy is upgrading its fleet with ADS-B capability.
Rotorcraft

Waypoint Leasing Stands Behind Oil-and-gas Operators

The Irish helicopter leasing company still sees plenty of opportunity in the leasing marketplace.
Avionics

FreeFlight Secures Approval for Part 27 ADS-B Installs

FreeFlight worked with Peregrine to obtain the AML supplemental type certificate for Part 27 rotorcraft.