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Airbus Helicopters Gets EASA Nod for Automated Rig Approach

Optional system to cut pilot workload in offshore oil-and-gas operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive, H+S Expands To Cover 65 Percent of Rotorcraft Fleets

The expansion has involved a $40 million investment in new capabilities, facilities and cross training.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Certified for Airbus H130/EC130 Maintenance

Company extends rotorcraft MRO capabilities.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Supports Australian Firefighting Fleet

Two contracts call for deployment of additional Aircranes in firefighting and timber harvesting roles.
Rotorcraft

Conklin & de Decker Updates Maintenance Programs

the newest version of its Life Cycle Cost software includes data for more than 460 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Aerospace Launches Maintenance Network

Dart Aerospace sets up a network of new maintenance centers throughout Canada and the U.S.
Rotorcraft

Ferreira Named Flight Instructor of the Year

Blessing Award is one of nine HAI Salute to Excellence Awards
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Lawrence keeps his unit together in tough times.
Rotorcraft

CAMTS Director Frazer Honored with Airbus Golden Hour Award

Emergency Room nurse spurs new safety criteria for airborne medical transport.
Rotorcraft

ITT Enidine Features Rotorcraft-Unique Product Line

ITT Enidine’s products are featured on Bell’s new 525 Relentless super-medium twin-engine helicopter.
Rotorcraft

Erickson Supports Navy Heavy Lift Program

The Portland, Ore., company is leveraging its experience gained in the S-54 to provide assistance for its siblings.
Rotorcraft

Florida Sheriff Department Takes Third Airbus H125

Single-engine helicopter will be used in a variety of roles.
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Rotorcraft

Trouble Continues in Brazil’s Oil Patch

Sales of helicopter services have slowed dramatically in the once-busy Brazil oil sector.
Safety

Watch Out For Lights During Running Landings

The FAA’s advice is designed to help pilots avoid damage to skids from embedded lighting systems.
Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce Excellence in Maintenance Award Goes to Lewis

Turbomeca USA customer training manager imparts professional philosophy to maintenance technicians.
Rotorcraft

University of North Carolina Receives EMS Bell 429

Two Bell 429s have been delivered to the University of North Carolina from United Rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft

Italians Honored by Sikorsky Humanitarian Service Award

A daring rescue at sea over 72 hours took teamwork and stamina to succeed.
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Rotorcraft

More Challenges for Hamptons Helo Flying

Growing helicopter operations have lead to noise complaints and restrictions in East Hampton, N.Y.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Head Still Bullish on Helo Market

Despite the slump in offshore petroleum use, Matt Zuccaro says he’s seen this movie before and likes the ending.

Children’s Hospital Honors Helinet Founder Alan Purwin

Alan Purwin left behind a legacy that Helinet aims to continue.
Regulations and Government

Canada Expected To Extend Rules Exemption

New rules cover all “large airplanes; jet powered airplanes; or turbine-powered pressurized airplanes certificated for more than six passenger seats.”
Avionics

ICAO Remains Concerned about Russian GLONASS Mandate

Mandate is imposing new requirements on non-Russian certified operators, including operators certified by the U.S.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Deferring Some Deliveries

Moves to “rationalize” fleet in the face of declining oil revenues.
Rotorcraft

Frasca Adds More Helicopter Simulators

The helicopter simulator market is growing globally for Frasca International.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Progresses on Spectrum of Autonomous Technologies

The company is prepping its third optionally piloted aircraft as it eyes possible technology transfers into service.
Rotorcraft

BLR Aerospace Safety Award Goes to Boston Team

Boston MedFlight and FAA team up to create IFR approaches to Boston city hospital helipads.
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Rotorcraft

Appareo Pilot of the Year Award

A high altitude long-line rescue earns Laing Pilot of the Year
Rotorcraft

Bell Donates Parts to Aeronautical Tech School

More than 3,000 items will help train future aeronautical professionals
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Celebrates 1 Million Hours With USCG

In 10 years, the Coast Guard has operated Arriel turboshafts in its MH-65 Dolphin fleet
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Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Adds Customer Support, Safety Veterans to Team

Ed Stockhausen will serve as director of safety, while Becky Ross becomes the company’s second director of transport business services.