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Rotorcraft

Twirly Birds Celebrate 2015 Les Morris Award Winner

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

FAA Rotorcraft Safety Conference Set for Next Month

Conference will feature helicopter safety presentations, exhibits and speeches from government and industry representatives.
Rotorcraft

McMurdo Joins International Marine Rescue

IMRF’s project seeks to improve maritime search and rescue capability around the world.
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.
Rotorcraft

USHST Reports Big Drop in Helicopter Accidents

Safety organization says 2014 saw lowest accident level in more than three decades.
ATC

Congress Questions the FAA on Cyber Security Controls

Cyber security lapses threaten the FAA's safe and efficient management of the U.S. national airspace system, the GAO found.
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Rotorcraft

Composite Helicopters Pursuing Certified Models

The New Zealand company is moving toward certification of three models of its composite helicopter.
Rotorcraft

NJ Pols take aim at NYC helitours

Attempt underway to restrict heli-tour operations departing from New Jersey airports and heliports.
Rotorcraft

Inaer Takes Delivery of Mecaer HEMS Kits for EC145 T2

The HEMS system for the EC145 T2 provides maximum flexibility and assures multiple cabin layouts.
Rotorcraft

Helitowcart Debuts Three Helicopter Towing Devices

New towcarts are aimed at private owners of light turbine rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Group Hits Earnings Turbulence

UK helicopter operator sees lower earnings, but sees opportunity with SAR bases opening.
Rotorcraft

UK Helicopter Museum Looks To Expand

The world’s largest dedicated helicopter collection is running out of hangar space.
Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers Showcases Customer Helicopter Liveries

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

S-92 to Conquer the Last Frontier

An area of Alaska larger than 39 of the 50 states has ordered a Sikorsky S-92 to fulfill its search and rescue mission.
Rotorcraft

Waypoint Signs LOI on Major Bell 525 Order

The agreement, one of the largest in Bell’s history represents the largest commitment yet for the super medium Relentless.
Rotorcraft

Macquarie Leases Eight More Helicopters

Operators in Trinidad and Mexico are set to receive S-76 and Bell 412EP helicopters.
Avionics

L-3 Showcases New Lynx NGT ADS-B Transceivers

New single box solutions aim to lower the cost and enhance the effectiveness of ADS-B compliance.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Commits To Being Partner and Customer for AW609 Civil Tiltrotor

The UK-based operator expects to place a double-digit order for the tiltrotor in 2017.
Rotorcraft

Air Methods Signs Big Order for New Bell 407GXP

A more powerful engine and upgraded G1000H avionics software are featured in the next 407GXP.
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Rotorcraft

Robinson Boosts Production as Sales Surge, Strikes Deal for 1,000 Rolls-Royce Turboshafts

Production is back up to eight to nine helicopters per week: one R22, three R66s and four to five R44s.
Airlines

Norwegian Air Cancels Scandinavian Flights as Pilots Strike

The Norwegian pilots union Parat began the strike on February 27 after mediation talks with Norwegian over a new labor agreement collapsed.
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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

Panalpina Packs Up Helos in Afghanistan

Models shipped by Panalpina included the Bell 212, S-61, AS330J and Columbia 234.
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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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Ops Procedures Offered, but Only to a Select Few

The guidelines outlines general operating procedures for a UAS. However, the manual is available only to qualified Global Aerospace customers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Adds Avionics Mobile Service at Chicago

The maintenance company is bringing scheduled avionics service to customers' hangars.
Rotorcraft

Onboard Systems Debuts New Non-Rotating Cargo Hook

The new kit will fit a variety of Bell helicopters and is on track for summer certification.
Rotorcraft

Hillsboro Aviation Set for Major Expansion

The Oregon-based company is about to embark on an upgrade to its headquarters