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Leonardo Sees Brazil Picking Up After Slow Patch

Leonardo reports that the offshore and military helicopter markets are looking better in Brazil.

August 10, 2019

Precision Heliparts’ Latin America Revenues Growing Fast

Precision Heliparts expects revenues from its Latin American business to double in the next three years.

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Sees Bounce In Brazil

Bell 505 light single selling well in Brazil

Voom, Parapublic Market Driving Airbus Helicopter Sales In Brazil

Airbus Helicopters thinks Brazil's market potential is "huge."

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New Onboard Helicopter Hook Cockpit Display Approved

Onboard's new helicopter cargo hook cockpit display receives FAA approval for the Airbus H125; approvals for other helicopters pending.

Maintenance and Modifications

Airwolf Adds FAA-approved Bell 407 Main Rotor Elastomerics

Airwolf Aerospace's new elastomeric bearings for the Bell 407 main rotor head offer operators a lower-cost option for replacement parts.

Onboard Systems Receives STC For Cockpit Load Indicator

The new C-40 device is an improvement over its 20-year-old C-39, offering a simple change from the earlier model.

Airbus Helicopters Opens Malaysian Completions Center

Airbus Helicopters opened its new regional completion and delivery center (CDC) in Subang, Malaysia, as it streamlines its services in Asia.

Maintenance and Modifications

Pulselite Now Standard on Bell 407GXi

Precise Flite's Pulselite pulsing lighting system increases visibility, helping reflect the speed and directional movement of the aircraft.

Maintenance and Modifications

Unmanned Korean MD500 Flies for the First Time

Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platform

Era Profits On Asset Sales, Merger Fever Comes To Offshore

Era Group posted modest Q2 net income while CHC said it is open to a merger

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helicopters, Defense Push Leonardo Higher

Leonardo's orders increase by 34 percent in the first half of 2019.

First Apaches Arrive in India

The Indian Air Force is receiving an initial batch of eight AH-64E(I)s to form the first unit

Arrow Aviation Obtains China CAAC Mx Approval

Louisiana-based Arrow Aviation is a service center for helo OEMs Leonardo, Bell, Airbus and Sikorsky.

Robinson Helicopter Adds New MRO Facility

To maximize efficiency, Robinson organized the new space around the flow of parts.

Maintenance and Modifications

Russia Resurrects Stored Ka-29s

The growth in Russia’s assault ship capability has created a renewed demand for the shipborne assault support Ka-29 helicopter.

Witness: AW139 Was Spinning before Bahamas Fatal Crash

The NTSB has issued its preliminary report into the July 4 fatal AW139 crash in the Bahamas that killed seven.

Elevated UAM Landing Sites Pose Challenges

Expert cautions care in designing rooftop landing pads for eVTOLs.

CHC Heli CEO Fessenden Resigns

Dave Balevic will serve as interim CEO of CHC.

More Safety Training For Primary Helo Students Urged

Safety tools should be incorporated in primary, recurrent helo pilot training, says professor.

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