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Rotorcraft

Cobham's Aviator Provides Vital Air-ground Link

The unit, which works on Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband satcom network, is being highlighted at Heli-Expo 2018.
Safety

Artex Introduces Alkaline Battery-powered ELT

The new device is exempt from FAA Lithium battery regulations.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Solo Makes First Unmanned Flight

The aircraft reached an altitude of 1,500 feet and a forward speed of 60 knots during the flight.
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Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce Envisions Electric Future

VTOLs could start adversely impacting the helicopter market by 2025.
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Avionics

Becker Avionics Receives TSOs for New Transponder

The BXT6500 mode-S transponder features enhanced privacy settings that can disable both ADS-B and mode-S transmissions.
Engines

Saudo to Succeed Even as Safran Helicopter Engines CEO

The move comes as Even plans to leave the French manufacturer at the beginning of April.
Rotorcraft

Keystone Signs Second Contract with Air Medical

Keystone Turbine Services signed for a second five-year engine support contract.
Rotorcraft

Era Group, P&WC Sign 10-Year Engine Mx Agreement

Era and Pratt & Whitney Canada signed a 10-year maintenance and repair agreement that covers 180 P&WC helicopter engines in Era’s global fleet.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Makes Inroads in Pakistan

The MIchigan-based airframer is shipping four piston-powered 280FXs to Rawalpindi-based Global Services and Solutions.
Rotorcraft

There's No Turning Back from an eVTOL Future

"This is really a big deal. This is a lot of money," says the AHS chief.
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Avionics

Genesys Aerosystems Displays Tapped for UH-60 Upgrade

The system will also utilize an advanced integrated audio/radio management capability.
Rotorcraft

Hughes Aero Earns Helo IFR Infrastructure Contract

The multi-year deal serves Air Medical Group Holdings and its subsidiaries.
Rotorcraft

Helicopters Inc. Signs for Two Bell 505s

The Cahokia, Illinois helicopter operator operates more than 70 aircraft in 35 cities.
Avionics

Outerlink Installs Iris on 100 Aircraft in 2017

Outerlink is working on certifications for its Iris communications system for a variety of aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Straube’s Opens Falcon Field Facility

The new Straube's maintenance facility opened in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Aircraft

France Launches New Sigint Aircraft Program

A business jet from the Dassault Falcon family will be the platform for a new Comint/Elint system
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Training and Workforce

Pampa III Trainer Contract Approved

Argentina's FAdeA will deliver the first three of what it hopes will be up to 40 advanced trainers to the Argentine air force
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Aircraft

First UK-based Avanti Evo To Start Charter Services

New owner sees the twin turboprop pusher as the perfect European short-haul solution
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Ups the Ante for New-hire Pilots

Salary increases and better scheduling are lures for the best and the brightest at customer service
Rotorcraft

Babcock Named Global Launch Customer for Airbus H160

The fleet of H160s is destined for EMS and other critical services missions
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for U.S. Demo Tour

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for U.S. Demo Tour
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Rotorcraft

Abingdon Foundation Names Initial Scholarship Recipient

The foundation is providing Holly Gardel with airfare, accommodations, and registration for Heli-Expo in Las Vegas.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Bullish on AW169 Sales

AW169 Offer more options, capabilities.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

An Aviation Insurance Pioneer Turns 90

One of the leaders in the industry, USAIG has been providing rotorcraft coverage in the U.S. since the first civil helicopters took to the sky.
Avionics

Garmin G500H Adds Touchscreen TXi Displays

The new G500H TXi displays bring touchscreens into helicopter cockpits.
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Rotorcraft

Heli-One Ground Tests New EFIS Upgrade for S-76B

This latest round of testing included Universal Avionics UNS-1Fw Vision-1 Synthetic Vision System.
Rotorcraft

Techsonics Intros New Comm Port for TDFM-9000 Radios

The new MCP integrates and passes Mic/Audio/PTT (press-to-talk), and also allows for control and feature integration on select products.
Rotorcraft

Ontic Expands Rotorcraft Offerings

Enters into first license with Esterline
Maintenance and Modifications

Phoenix Heli-Flight To Complete Iris Upgrades

Phoenix Heli-Flight will upgrade older analog audio, video, and flight data recording devices with the Outerlink IRIS System.
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Aviation Completes Seminole County's Airbus H125

Seminole County Sheriff’s Airbus Helicopters H125 is equipped with new video equipment, rescue gear, and heat-resistant ceramic paint on the tailboom.