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Kamov Ka-62 Back On Track As Russian Helicopters CEO Details Developments

Combining the talents of the Kamov and Mil design bureaus, plus production facilities, Russian Helicopters has numerous projects on the go.

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2017

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Receives EASA Certification

The aircraft already has certification in the U.S., Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, New Zealand and Japan.

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2017

FAA Approves Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 Power Boost

U.S. flight schools had been awaiting the approval to operate with 160 hp.

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2017

Bell V-280 Tiltrotor Achieves Controlled Conversions

The company is continuing ground testing ahead of anticipated first flight this year.

Rotorcraft

November 10, 2017

Russia To Expand Export Sales

Russia does not believe the U.S. has much chance of breaking into markets such as India and Pakistan that it has dominated.

Aircraft

November 9, 2017

Vector Aerospace Refurbs British Sea Kings for Pakistan

The MRO is returning three of them to the air, while former owner Airbus completes its sale to StandardAero.

Aircraft

November 8, 2017

Bell Helicopter Boosts Exports to China

New contract for 50 Bell 505s from Reignwood follows previous agreements signed earlier this year for sixty 505s, totaling 110 of the light helicopters.

Regulations and Government

November 8, 2017

CHC Deploying AW189s in Australia

The twin-engine helicopter will transfer passengers to Woodside's installations.

Rotorcraft

November 6, 2017

Missing Russian Helicopter Wreckage Recovered in Norway

The helicopter is believed to have been on a mission for Russia's national Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.

Rotorcraft

November 5, 2017

Coptersafety's Airbus H145 Sim Gains EASA Level-D Nod

The H145 simulator is the first of five level-D devices Coptersafety ordered from TRU last year

Rotorcraft

November 2, 2017

PHI Buying HNZ's Asia-Pacific Operations

The deal represents a 43 percent premium for HNZ shareholders.

Rotorcraft

November 1, 2017

FAA Proposes Updates for Helicopter Certification Rules

The proposal aims to address obsolete certification standards and overly burdensome means of compliance.

Regulations and Government

November 1, 2017

Sikorsky Completes Design Review of HH-60W Training Systems

The training regimen for the U.S. Air Force's new combat search-and-rescue helicopter includes full-motion simulators and other devices.

Rotorcraft

October 25, 2017

Honeywell STCs Satcom for AS350 and UH-60 Helicopters

According to the company, FAA approval for the Aspire 200 system on the Bell 429 is pending.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

October 25, 2017

Enstrom Signs Six-helicopter Deal with Czech Firm

Deal provides for deliveries for two helicopters next year and four in subsequent years.

Rotorcraft

October 24, 2017

Bell Helicopter Posts Strong Third Quarter

Unit posted a 13.1 percent operating margin on the delivery of 39 commercial helicopters, up from 25 in the same period last year.

Rotorcraft

October 23, 2017