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EMS Bell 429 operator reports ‘rock solid’ performance

The first operator of an EMS-configured Bell 429 light twin reports it is “more than happy” with the helicopter and its performance after flying 65 mission

Sikorsky introduces new EMS interior for S-76

Sikorsky has introduced a new interior for emergency medical services (EMS) on the S-76 medium twin.

EC155 gets new SAR mode

Eurocopter is offering on the EC155 Dauphin the autopilot search-and-rescue (SAR) mode that until now could be found only on the larger EC225 Super Puma.

Marine One: Round Two

AgustaWestland (AW) is still in the hunt for the U.S.

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Eurocopter finally unwraps cockpit of its new EC175

Eurocopter last month released the first photo of the actual cockpit of the <link news/single-news-page/article/eurocopter-ec-175-quietly-makes-first-fligh

Sikorsky X2 Races Toward Helo Speed Record

Sikorsky Aircraft’s X2 technology demonstrator achieved a forward speed of 181 knots on a test flight today at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center in We

V-22 Tiltrotor Is Doing Fine, Say Officials

Pentagon and Bell-Boeing officials have countered media reports that the V-22 Osprey has performed poorly in deployment.

AgustaWestland Will Bid on New Marine One

A spokesman for AgustaWestland (AW) told AIN that the company is still in the hunt for the U.S.

It’s Still a Buyer’s Market for Bizcraft, JetNet Says

Although the inventory of pre-owned business aircraft is slowly being reduced, it’s still a buyer’s market, according to aviation market intelligence provi

This EC145 Not Just a Helicopter, It’s a Mercedes-Benz

Eurocopter yesterday at EBACE unveiled the EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style, a version of the light twin helicopter that features aesthetic and practical changes

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Icing protection approved for AW139

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EC145 not just a helo, it’s a Mercedes-Benz

Eurocopter yesterday unveiled the EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style, a version of the light twin helicopter that features aesthetic and practical innovations, both

Phoenix Heliparts serves market for MD500 support

A self-described “brotherhood” of three small but interrelated companies has moved in to shore up maintenance, modification, support, overhaul and parts av

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Glass cockpit coming for MD500 series

MD Helicopters is expected to begin offering a glass cockpit for new MD500 series beginning next month.

Market percolating for civil NVGs

The anticipated escalation in civil aviation <link news/single-news-page/article/night-vision-goggle-training-offered-by-two-exhibiting-firms-24042/ _blank

Chinese helo makers build alliances with Western OEMs

China is expected to modify its low-altitude airspace restrictions over the next few years, a move that could trigger demand for more than 1,000 new

Robinson: R66 dealers must be Part 145 OK’d

Robinson Helicopter is expected to announce factory-authorized dealers for the new turbine R66 this month.

Eurocopter tests prove value of Galileo satnav

Eurocopter recently announced the success of the flights it conducted in November with an EC145 light twin to test <link news/single-news-page/article/helo

India establishes corridors for VFR helicopter operations

India has introduced dedicated visual flight route (VFR) corridors for helicopters at the Delhi and Mumbai airports to enhance capacity and efficiency of r

Manhattan Heliport Shift Draws Complaints

Residents of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, N.Y., are flooding officials with noise complaints in the days since helicopter tour flights relocated to the So

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