Paravion Technology has received supplemental type certification for an engine relight kit for the Bell 206 series that fulfils a recent Transport Canada airworthiness directive and Bell Helicopter flight manual revision requiring an engine re-ignition system when operating in falling or blowing snow.
Source: Flight International
An Airbus Helicopters H175 parked on an oil platform had four main rotor blades snapped off in strong winds after a malfunctioning rotor brake left the crew unable to tie down the still-rotating blades, UK investigators have disclosed.
Leonardo Helicopters and UK and Ireland distributor Sloane Helicopters have celebrated their 30-year partnership by renewing their commercial agreement for another three years and unveiling a fresh order for three more AW109 Trekkers.
Leonardo Helicopters is to provide up to 28 new rotorcraft to support a variety of missions for Malaysia’s armed forces and government agencies.
