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Other Voices: Release VA Funding for Primary Flight Training

The benefits exist, but veterans need to be allowed to use them.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Steps Up Campaign to Drive Down Life Cycle Costs

Rolls-Royce is extending the use of new dual channel Fadec and control systems for its helicopter engines.
Accidents

Accidents: March 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Rotorcraft

Airbus Spreads The Helicopter Gospel To Expand Customer Base

Airbus Spreads The Helicopter Gospel To Expand Customer Base
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees
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Rotorcraft

Survitec Debuts New Survival Suit

The waterproof and flame-retardant 1000 Series Offshore Wind Energy Suit protects against harsh conditions.
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Rotorcraft

Helipass Expands into U.S.

Helipass launched its website three years ago primarily for helicopter tour operators.
Aircraft

Boeing Rolls Out Max 9 Narrowbody En Route to April First Flight

The Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowbody is due to enter service in 2018.
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Safety

Real-time HUMS Goes Operational on PHI's S-92

PHI, Sikorsky and Metro Aviation have partnered to develop real-time HUMS.
Aircraft

Australian Helicopter Needs Discussed at Avalon Show

Boeing and Bell displayed candidates; there was also some A330MRTT news and a fast jet support contract announcement.
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Aircraft

Embraer Rolls Out First E195-E2, Brazil's Largest Aircraft

Identifies Azul as launch operator
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Rotorcraft

AHS 73rd Forum to be Held in Fort Worth

The forum will run from May 9-11 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Thales Unveils Wearable Display, New Cockpit

The pilot worn "eyes out" sight display is aimed at the civil helicopter market.
Charter & Fractional

Elit’Avia Celebrates 10 Years, Expands Fleet

Elit’Avia holds air operator certificates (AOCs) in EU member states Slovenia and Malta, and has an office in Atlanta.
ATC

Push-button Communication Comes To Miami ATC

Miami is the latest ATC facility to go on line with digital communications, bringing to 55 the number of airport towers operating with Data Comm.
Regulations and Government

New SET-IMC Rules Take Effect March 21

Even though rule will be in effect individual state approvals must be given before turbine single operations in instrument conditions can actually begin.
Regulations and Government

ICAO Council Adopts New Aircraft CO2 Emissions Standard

The 36-member permanent body of the international aviation organization endorsed February 2016 recommendations of a committee of experts.
Airports

NBAA-led Group Files Motion To Halt SMO Closure

Along with five other airport stakeholders, NBAA said the FAA "disregarded" key steps in settling with the city.
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Avionics

Universal Avionics Completes InSight System Engineering

The Universal Avionics InSight flight deck will help upgrade aircraft meet modern avionics mandates.
Rotorcraft

Eagle Copters Orders 10 More Honeywell Engines

Eagle Copters is delivering a second 407HP conversion to Atlanta-based Helicopter Express.
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Rotorcraft

Donaldson Debuts R66 Inlet Barrier Filter

The Donaldson inlet barrier filter system will be available as an option from Robinson on new orders or as a retrofit.
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Rotorcraft

Ontic Acquires Supply Chain for Legacy Helicopters

The agreement for the acquisition comprises avionics parts for both military and civil aviation aircraft.
Rotorcraft

ASU Unveils New Lightweight Helmet and Goggle Mount

ASU is displaying the new helmet during Heli-Expo.
Rotorcraft

Snyder's Bell Sees Market 'At The Bottom'

Snyder is encouraged that conversion rates of the 400 letters of intent for Bell's new 505 light single have been good.
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Rotorcraft

Lynx NGT-9000 Gets Upgrade

The software 2.1 release provides five improvements that range from enhanced situational awareness to simplified interface features.
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Rotorcraft

Lightspeed Aviation debuts Zulu 3 Headset and ANR Helmet

The Zulu 3 is the next generation of ANR headsets, while the ANR helmet is the first of its kind.
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Rotorcraft

Esterline LCDs Approved for S-76s

THE CMA-6800 has received approval for installation on multiple platforms.
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Rotorcraft

Mecaer Lifts Curtain On Bell 505 Interior

Macaer hopes to win certification for the 505 interior by early 2018.
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Rotorcraft

Astronautics, Jagid Team on Portable SmartCopter System

The portable ISR system weighs about 80 pounds and can be installed in helicopters and fixed-wing airplanes.
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Rotorcraft

Columbia's Big Fire Stopper Lands in Dallas

Fresh off a busy fire season, Columbia Helicopters is displaying one of its CH-47 Chinooks, equipped with the largest internal water tanks on a helicopter.
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