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Transaero Named Parts Dealer for Hamilton Sundstrand Products

The fuel control products are on the Sea Stallion and Chinook.

Bell Showcasing New Products

The 525 super-medium twin and 505 light single are two highlights of Bell’s presence at Heli-Expo 2016.

Honeywell Sees Dip in Civil Helicopter Market

Honeywell's latest forecast envisages some 400 fewer new helicopter sales over the new five years, compared with its 2015 forecast.

Enstrom Updates TH180 Forced Landing and Program Status

Test instrumentation may have malfunctioned, disconnecting engine from drive train

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Esterline Wins Contracts for Chinese New-design Helicopters

Canadian company also secures deals on German military rotorcraft

Turbomeca Faces 15-percent Drop in Deliveries

The Arrano 1A has flown on the Airbus H160, and the Arrius 2R for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X was certified.

Orders Flowing for R44 Cadet

The new Robinson is targeting the trainer and utility markets, with a lower-cost but better-performing two-seat ship.

Airbus Holds Market Lead

The manufacturer is highlighting its 2015 successes.

Innova Helicopters Signs for Rolls-Royce RR300 Turboshaft Engines

Officials from Rolls-Royce and Innova Aerospace signed an agreement yesterday at Heli-Expo 2016

Finmeccanica Improves Revenue Results

Company estimates new orders of 190 helicopters and deliveries of 200.

Night Vision Awards Announce Biennial Format

The next Night Vision Awards will be held in Reno in 2017.

Global Helicopter Industry Gathers for 2016 HeliExpo Show

Global Helicopter Industry Gathers for 2016 HeliExpo Show

MaxViewKit Bubble Windows To Improve AS350’s Hover View

The kit MaxViewKit 350 will increase visibility by a factor of 10, the company claims.

February 29, 2016

Italians Honored by Sikorsky Humanitarian Service Award

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

February 29, 2016

More Challenges for Hamptons Helo Flying

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

February 29, 2016

Rolls-Royce Excellence in Maintenance Award Goes to Lewis

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

February 29, 2016

University of North Carolina Receives EMS Bell 429

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

February 29, 2016

Trouble Continues in Brazil’s Oil Patch

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

February 29, 2016

Ferreira Named Flight Instructor of the Year

Blessing Award is one of nine HAI Salute to Excellence Awards

February 29, 2016

MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Lawrence keeps his unit together in tough times.

February 29, 2016

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