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Third Bell 525 Joins Flight-test Fleet

Two more test vehicles are scheduled to join the program this year—FTV4 in August and FTV5 in September.

Former Exec at MD Helicopters Parent Company Sentenced

Received $10,000 fine and five year's probation on felony conflict-of-interest charges and for making false statements to federal investigators.

Singapore Close To Super Puma Replacement Choice

The island nation is evaluating new medium lift helicopters, and also planning to replace some older CH-47 Chinooks.

Turbulence for Bristow in Nigeria

Two accidents and claims of discriminatory practices pose challenges for the company.

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Chinese Firm Signs Deal for 25 AW119Kx Helicopters

Sino-US, a subsidiary of Zenisun Group, signed off on the deal for 25 EMS-equipped AW119Kxs.

Garmin Adds GTN650/750 Helicopter Features

Available for new and existing customers, features include WireAware, FastFind and simplified frequency entry

Gulf Feds Accused of Taking Rig Helo Fuel

Several congressmen believe a division of the Interior Department has been taking fuel stores to which it has no legal right.

French Offshore Operator Proceeds with Fleet Renewal

Active in Asia, Africa and Latin America, Héli-Union sees decline in oil-and-gas activity but bets on new aircraft to meet oil firms’ requirements.

U.S. Team Seeks To Pare Fatal Accidents by 20 Percent

The industry-government partnership is targeting a reduction to 0.61 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours by 2019.

Honeywell: Demand Slowing for Bizjets, Helos in China

Business jet and helicopter markets in China have cooled due a slowing economy and an anti-luxury backlash.

Indonesian Operator Commits To 30 Bell 505s

The new light single helicopters will be used by PT Whitesky for air-taxi operations throughout Indonesia and its more than 14,000 islands.

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See How the Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-rotor Touchscreen Cockpit Works

See How the Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-rotor Touchscreen Cockpit Works

Air Methods Answers Shareholder Complaint With Board Revamp

The air ambulance service will expand its board of directors.

Finmeccanica Rebrands as Leonardo

The name change will take effect in January 2017.

Russian Kamov Ka-52 'Alligator' Sees Combat Debut in Syria

Russia started using both the Ka-52 and the Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters in its campaign to bolster the Syrian Arab Army.

Robinson Introduces Improved R22

The company has updated the hour meter and offers an updated hub and redesigned main rotor spindles.

Philippines Navy Places Order for AgustaWestland AW159s

With the order, the Philippines becomes the third customer for the improved Lynx helicopter, joining the UK and Korea.

Chilean LOIs Move Bell 505 Orders Closer to 400 Mark

Latin American customers account for nearly a quarter of the five-seat helicopter’s backlog.

Genesys HeliSAS STC'd for Retrofit on Robinson R66s

Stability augmentation system reduces single-pilot workload while providing precise “hands off” control of the aircraft during all modes of flight.

New Kit Takes Bell’s 505 Jet Ranger X into Emergency Medical Service

New Kit Takes Bell’s 505 Jet Ranger X into Emergency Medical Service

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