Aerospace Helicopters – Page 7
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Safran Helicopter Engines touts ‘eco-mode’ technology as future ‘market standard’
Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) intends to make its ‘eco-mode’ stop-start system a “market standard” on all twin-engined applications of its turboshaft range, according to the manufacturer’s chief executive.
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Airbus sees need for 300 new civil helicopters in Pacific in next 10 years
Airbus Helicopters sees a requirement for 300 new civil helicopters in the Pacific region over the next decade, with oil and gas to return as a major segment.
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New Zealand operator takes two VIP-roled Bell 429s
New Zealand’s Advanced Flight helicopter management company has taken delivery of two Bell 429 helicopters.
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Italian army sees the need for speed in future rotorcraft requirements
The Italian army sees a future need for a next-generation rotorcraft to augment the capabilities of its conventional helicopter fleet, according to the service’s aviation chief.
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H145 to gain raft of upgrades in coming years
Airbus Helicopters has a slew of safety and operational improvements for its H145 light-twin in the works, including a new law enforcement kit that will enter service next year.
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Airbus Helicopters gears up for significant increase in H175 production
Airbus Helicopters has started preparations to raise output of the H175 to 15-20 units per year on the back of strengthening demand for the super-medium-twin.
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HAL secures GA-ASI, helicopter deals at Aero India show
Indian airframer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has announced several deals at the Aero India show in Bengaluru.
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Customers display understanding over H160’s US certification delay, says Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has indicated that an issue affecting the cockpit displays of the H160 remains a stumbling block to the new medium-twin gaining certification in the USA.
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Airbus Helicopters pushes ahead with DisruptiveLab flights
Airbus Helicopters is progressing with weekly flight tests of its DisruptiveLab demonstrator, as the airframer works to prove out technologies that it believes can deliver a 50% fuel-burn saving.
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CHC Helicopter picks new chief executive
CHC Helicopter has appointed Jorn Madsen as chief executive following the resignation of incumbent David Balevic.
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Airbus Helicopters enhances H225 with eMGB gearbox upgrade
Airbus Helicopters has launched an upgraded main gearbox for the H225 as the airframer continues to invest in the heavy-twin in order to “raise safety standards and reduce the maintenance workload” for customers.
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Uzbekistan Helicopters closes on H145 order
Officials from Uzbekistan Helicopters – a unit of the country’s flag carrier Uzbekistan Airways – earlier this week visited Airbus Helicopters’ sites in France and Germany to finalise a deal for new H145 light-twins.
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Leonardo Helicopters ditches HTS900 engine from AW09 in favour of Safran Arriel 2K
Leonardo Helicopters has dropped the Honeywell HTS900 powerplant from the Kopter AW09 light-single, replacing it with the Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2K.
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Airbus promises to be ‘voice of reason’ in face of eVTOL hype
Airbus Helicopters intends to be the “voice of reason” in the emerging market for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, arguing that the industry is making too many unrealistic promises about service entry.
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US approval for H160 expected in 2023: Airbus Helicopters chief
US certification of the Airbus Helicopters H160 could finally be obtained this year – almost three years behind the type’s initial validation by European regulators.
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Guardia di Finanza takes first skid-equipped AW169M
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza law-enforcement body has received its first of an eventual six skid-equipped Leonardo Helicopters AW169Ms.
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Kaman axes K-Max helicopter citing poor growth prospects
Kaman is to end production of its distinctive K-Max on the back of low demand and low profitability for the single-engined heavy-lifter.
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Ukrainian interior ministry leadership killed in H225 crash
At least 16 people were killed when a Ukrainian interior ministry-operated Airbus Helicopters H225 transport crashed near Kyiv on 18 January.
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CHC to sell ex-Babcock offshore helicopter business to South Africa’s Ultimate Aviation
CHC Helicopter has agreed the sale of Offshore Helicopter Services (OHS) UK – a business it acquired from Babcock before UK competition regulators blocked the deal – to South African firm Ultimate Aviation Group.
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Companies House documents show Bond Helicopters share details
Fresh details have emerged of the ownership structure of Bond Helicopters following its October tie-up with Gama Aviation. Documents filed at the UK’s Companies House registry show there are now 100 shares in the company – worth a nominal value of £0.01 each – rather than the solitary £1 share ...