Petroleum Helicopters has ordered 68 IntelliStart Plus engine monitoring and diagnostic systems from Honeywell and Altair Avionics to equip its fleet of Bell 206L-3s. Honeywell and Altair, meanwhile, have received certification for the SmartCycle Plus monitoring/diagnostic system on the Bell 204 and 205.
Source: Flight International
Start-up rotorcraft lessor GD Helicopter Finance has gained access to additional inventory following a deal for up to 20 Airbus Helicopters H175s from another of its owner’s businesses.
Airbus Helicopters has performed the long-awaited maiden flight of its Racer high-speed demonstrator.
Robinson Helicopter’s new chief executive David Smith has marked his first two months in charge of the rotorcraft manufacturer with the acquisition of a US-based drone maker, underscoring the firm’s commitment to expand into new markets.
