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Sikorsky Helo Goes Hollywood

Movie stars tend to get what they want, so when comic actor Adam Sandler asked to borrow Sikorsky’s S-92 helicopter for a cameo appearance in his new film
Aircraft

In The Works: American Utilicraft FF-1080-200

Looking for a way to secure financing to develop its twin-turboprop FF-1080 Freight Feeder, American Utilicraft (AMUC) has signed a memorandum of understan
Aircraft

In The Works: Archedyne Nauticair 400/450

The long-simmering lawsuit between Archedyne Aerospace and Lake Aircraft reached a resolution of sorts on June 21 when the jury in the Ninth Judicial Court
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Boeing Business Jet

When General Electric’s CEO Jack Welch decided it was time to shop for a new business aircraft, he knew he needed more of what every executive wants.
Aircraft

In The Works: Extra EA-500

The turboprop variant of the Extra-400, a pressurized six-seat, all-composite airplane built by Extra Flugzeugbau in Hunxe, Germany, made its first flight
Regulations and Government

U.S. INS can turn away foreign bizav passengers without visas

Yes, there is a bill, signed into law by President Clinton in October 2000, that would allow business aircraft operators to enjoy the same visa-waiver conv
Regulations and Government

DUI conviction could bar PAX from entering Canada

In recent months a number of reports have surfaced of U.S.-citizen business aviation travelers to Canada being denied entry and deported after accurately r
Aircraft

In The Works: Farnborough Aircraft F1

At an extraordinary general meeting on July 8, Farnborough-Aircraft.com Ltd.
Avionics

L-3’s Iris EVS approved in King Air series

L-3 Avionics Systems last month announced receipt of an approved model list (AML) STC and parts manufacturing approval that covers installation of the Iris
Avionics

Banyan Expands into Large Aircraft

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Banyan Air Service is expanding its capabilities to include avionics installations in large-cabin business jets.
Regulations and Government

New ELT rules from ICAO

For the second time in three years the international requirements for ELT equipage are changing, but this time the International Civil Aviation Organizatio
Avionics

Thales computers for Gulfstream G650 FBW

Thales is to provide quadruple-redundant computers for the Gulfstream G650’s fly-by-wire (FBW) flight controls.
Avionics

Avidyne reveals its Entegra WAAS-enabled FMS

Avidyne unveiled its Entegra FMS900W WAAS-enabled GPS navcom flight management system last month at the Sun ’n’ Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla.
Avionics

Avidyne Identifies PFD Error Source

Following reports of incorrect altitude and airspeed indications by Avidyne Entegra EXP5000 primary flight displays, the FAA last month issued an airworthi
Rotorcraft

Newscopters Clash with Police

Plano, Texas Police threatened to close the airspace over future news events after helicopters from nearby television stations disrupted their attempts to
Rotorcraft

Son of Silver State

A former instructor at bankrupt and defunct helicopter school Silver State Helicopters has opened his own flight school in New Braunfels, Texas.
Rotorcraft

Brazilian Operator Selects Blue Sky

Lider Aviaco, Brazil’s largest offshore helicopter service provider, has selected Blue Sky Network to provide satellite-based tracking and logistics servic
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AW Delivers First Versace Interiors

AgustaWestland has delivered the first two of its helicopters fitted with interiors styled by Italian fashion design house Versace.
Rotorcraft

Cutting Edge Launches School

Cutting Edge Helicopter Training School opened its doors to student pilots in Derry, Northern Ireland, in late March.
Rotorcraft

OEM Partners with Chilean Schools

Eurocopter last month signed cooperation agreements with two Chilean universities.
Rotorcraft

OEMs: airframe mods key to noise reduction

Helicopter manufacturers are exploring a number of technologies to reduce noise, both that perceived from the ground and inside the cabin.
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Rotorcraft

UK SAR debut for AW139

The second of three AgustaWestland AW139s that CHC Helicopter will use for search-and-rescue operations off the south coast of England on behalf of the UK
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Safety

One contentious engine failure

The president of a helicopter supply company whose actions were determined by the NTSB to be a contributing factor in the January 2006 crash of a Eurocopte
Rotorcraft

Exhibit celebrates helo’s role in news gathering

When the Newseum on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., opened last month to tell the tale of news gathering, publication and broadcast and to champio
Regulations and Government

More changes for ‘natural quiet’ rule

The subject of aircraft noise in the Grand Canyon area has been of special interest to helicopter operators for years now, but it might be taking on an eve
Safety

Eurocopter renews helo safety effort

Eurocopter’s “fleet safety directorate,” officially formed last July, continues to study human factors in helicopter operations, with the statistical backd
Rotorcraft

EC 175 main gearbox takes shape

Eurocopter design engineers continue ground testing the main gearbox of the EC 175 medium twin.
Aircraft

Osprey sales could boost civil tiltrotor development

A new Pentagon order for V-22 Osprey tiltrotors could boost prospects for more rapid development of the BA609 civil tiltrotor.
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Move Likely

Cushman and Wakefield, the real-estate firm hired by MD Helicopters parent company Patriarch Partners, has reportedly narrowed potential new sites for the
Maintenance and Modifications

Borescope manages and shares data globally

GE Sensing and Inspections has introduced the XLG3 borescope, which standardizes the inspection process and allows the user to manage it effectively.