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HeliExpo06: EXPO News at a glance

New Engine for AStars Canada’s Heli-Lynx helicopter services delivered two AS 350BA AStars powered by the Hone
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Builds Engine for Bell 210

Honeywell has announced plans to build an FAA-certified, 1,800-shp version of its military T53 turbo-shaft engine to fit the recently certified Bell 210.
Rotorcraft

New Sikorsky Design Center

Sikorsky is to open a third engineering design center to support its aftermarket, commercial and U.S.
ATC

Collision Avoidance for the Little Guy

Avidyne has launched a range of active surveillance traffic systems for helicopters, with prices beginning at $9,900–less than half the cost of competing s
Rotorcraft

Bell MAPL Rotor Flies

Bell’s new high-performance main rotor system flew for the first time at Mirabel, Canada, at the end of February.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky, union workers ready for a lengthy strike

Late last month Sikorsky said it remained “open for business” as a strike by production workers entered its second month.
Safety

New safety initiative takes first steps

At a briefing at February’s Heli-Expo in Dallas, members of the industry’s newly formed International Helicopter Safety Team briefed delegates on their str
Avionics

Without NASA, SATS needs more industry involvement

The Small Airplane Transportation System (SATS) demonstration came to what most consider a successful conclusion last summer with demonstration flights and
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Training and Workforce

New Training Center Getting More Simulators

CAE is relocating its Sikorsky S-76 and Gulfstream IV simulators from its SimuFlite facility in Dallas, to its new business aviation training center near M
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft cleaning service moves into Colorado

Immaculate Flight, a nationwide aircraft detailing company, has announced it is expanding its aircraft cleaning and detailing services into the Colorado Sp
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream to expand Savannah facility; gets NetJets award

Gulfstream Aerospace president Bryan Moss has announced plans for a $300 million, seven-year expansion of the company’s manufacturing and service facilitie
Accidents

M7 Aerospace recieves EASA approval

In its most recent AS9100 surveillance audit, Sabreliner’s southeast Missouri operations received a score of 98.9 percent, its highest rating for quality s
Maintenance and Modifications

Children's hospital maintenance director receives award

Mike Dwyer, helicopter maintenance director for transport services at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, has been awarded the Arkansas Aviation Maintenance Tech
Airports

Ameco offers landing gear service in Beijing, China

Ameco Beijing, located on Beijing Capital International Airport, is offering landing gear service for the Boeing 737 (including the BBJ) and 737NG, 747-200
Safety

ARSA asks Feds to review FAA drug/alcohol policy

The cost of having a business aircraft worked on by a certified repair station that also works on airline aircraft may go up as a result of new FAA drug an
Maintenance and Modifications

CRS Jet spares on track for AS9120 accreditation

CRS Jet Spares president Armando Leighton Jr.
Maintenance and Modifications

Secrets of Gulfstream’s success in support arena

AIN’s annual product support report (scheduled this year for the August issue) can usually be counted on to generate an article or two dow
FBOs

Sharp Details opens for business at Hanscom Field

Jet Aviation and Signature Flight Support at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Mass., now offer a full line of aircraft cleaning services through Sharp Details.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dalla Airmotive expands Lafayette component repair

Dallas Airmotive’s Lafayette, La.
Maintenance and Modifications

Landmark Aviation expands Bombardier ASF authority

Bombardier Aerospace has named Landmark Aviation an authorized service facility (ASF) for Learjets and Challengers.
FBOs

EASA approves Thunder Aviation

Thunder Aviation Services of Chesterfield, Mo., received certification of its aviation repair station as an EASA-approved maintenance organization.
Regulations and Government

Experts finally feel aviation budget woes

Have you ever heard the comments about Washington, D.C., being a merry-go-round or the suggestion that reality stops at the Beltway? There’s a host of such
Aircraft

FAA requires more stringent training for MU-2 operators

The FAA is not planning to ground the Mitsubishi MU-2, despite a plea from Rep.
Aircraft

AD places limit on rare Hansa jet

There is reportedly one HFB 320 Hansa still flying or flyable, based in Turkey.
Regulations and Government

NBAA, along with the FAA and industry representatives, is looking at a way to reduce delays in the flow of air traffic during the severe weather seasons

The effort began in May last year with the formation of a collaborative decision-making workgroup.
Regulations and Government

Kenneth Mead resigns DOT post

Transportation Department Inspector General Kenneth Mead, a tireless ally of disgruntled airline passengers and often a thorn in the side of the nation’s a
Safety

Those concerned about the safety of the food being served on their aircraft have two new sources of information

Erica Sheward’s long-awaited book Aviation Food Safety is now available from Blackwell Publishing, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DK, England, te
ATC

The great New York Tracon experiment will end on May 13

The 90-day performance tolerance standard assessment was prompted by a review at New York Tracon conducted last year that revealed some small operational-e
Engines

After 40 years TPE331 soldiers on

Honeywell’s business aviation segment recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the TPE331 turboprop at its Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faci
Regulations and Government

Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) covering the U.S. border with Mexico in Arizona and New Mexico may not be as temporary as some would wish

Though active only in evening and night hours, they will be in effect through December 31 and are likely to be renewed.