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FreeFlight Unveils New Radar Altimeter

The new FRA-5500 radar altimeter meets FAA’s new RIN 2120-AJ53 rules
Rotorcraft

Air Resources Helicopters Becomes Launch Customer for Eagle Copters 407HP

Re-engined helicopter received U.S. and Canadian approvals in December.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Announces Launch Customers for TH180

The first flight of the TH180 prototype was made on February 6 and this aircraft is now on display at Heli-Expo 2015 in Orlando.
Avionics

Mobile Video Downlink System Displayed in Command Center Truck

The company’s Chevy Tahoe is outfitted as a mobile central receive site for helicopter video downlinks.
Maintenance and Modifications

Phoenix Heliparts, True Blue Team on Battery STCs

Phoenix Heliparts and True Blue Power will work together installing advanced lithium-ion batteries.
Rotorcraft

Roberts Replaces Retiring Rieder at Erickson

Erickson introduces new Jeff Roberts as new CEO
Engines

Turbomeca Sees Growth in Service Sector

Engine manufacturer feels impact of weaker civil helicopter demand but is proceeding with a 3,000-shp engine program.
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Training and Workforce

Bizav Job Market Set to Heat Up

Results of JSfirm.com’s latest helicopter industry survey call for the busiest hiring market in the past six years.
Rotorcraft

New Mexico Police Discuss Search and Rescue Accident

New Mexico State Police flight department reviewed operations in response to critical NTSB report.
Rotorcraft

China Order Boosts Bell’s Expectations of 2015 Growth

Bell Helicopter CEO John Garrison is bullish as new 525 prepares to fly, despite declining military spending.
Rotorcraft

AHS Head Details Group’s Activities

The organization founded more than 70 years ago by the pioneers of the industry is active today in many arenas.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Designates New AW139 Training Centers

The OEM designated two new training centers to accommodate its growing fleet of AW139 medium-twins.
Maintenance and Modifications

Machida Videoscope Sheds Light on Engine Condition

Take an inside look at a gas-turbine engine with tips and tricks from Machida.
Rotorcraft

Seahawk PBL Contract Sets New Standard, Companies Say

The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin a nearly $2 billion contract for H-60 Seahawk performance-based logistics.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland to build AW609 in Philadelphia

The price of the AgustaWestland civil tiltrotor will be comparable with that of super-medium helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

HeliExpo 2015 Set to Break Records and Boost Business

Over the last few shows, the business level has averaged more than two billion dollars, according to HAI president Matt Zuccaro.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Continues Upward Trajectory

In 2014, company delivered more than 200 new helicopters and booked orders for more than 230 worth $3.45 billion.
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Regulations and Government

Policy Governing CPDLC Recording Updated

Policy stipulates datalink recording requirements apply to aircraft manufactured since Dec. 6, 2010.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Fights Back on Think-tank Claims

NBAA president refuted calls for general aviation to pay its fair share as "trumped-up" and misleading.
Maintenance and Modifications

Meyer Selected To Lead Comlux America

Meyer helped establish Indianapolis completions center.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Unveils H160 Medium Twin

X4 program materializes into innovative AW139 competitor but drops fly-by-wire flight controls.
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Charter & Fractional

Pilots Union Adds To Claims in NetJets Lawsuit

Union is alleging that company is waging an intimidation campaign.
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues New Sleep Apnea Guidelines

Guidelines consider a number of risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea.
Engines

GE Starts Ground Testing of CMC Parts on GE9X

Demo engine running in Peebles, Ohio
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Sees Growth As it Inks Major Deals

The UTC subsidiary notched several military deals as it weighs effects on the oil price plunge on its major commercial sector
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Marks Singapore Service Center's Anniversary

The facility holds authorizations from regulatory authorities around the globe.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerometals Completes Filter Maker Purchase

While they had been affiliated for years, Aerometals and FDC/aerofilters are now one company.
Avionics

Axnes Unveils secure digital radio system at Heli-Expo 2015

It's time to go cordless and secure with wireless intercom system.
Rotorcraft

Royal Thai Army Pilots and Mechanics Complete UH-72A Lakota Training at Airbus Helicopters

This was the first group to travel to Airbus Helicopters’ Texas training facility to train on the twin-engine helicopter.
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Rotorcraft

X-Copter Comes To Heli-Expo with Six of Its ‘Simulators’

X-Copter recently signed an agreement with PilotEdge, which provides professional air traffic control for flight simulators.
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