All Helicopters articles – Page 31
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NewsAirbus Helicopters outlines emergency battery plans in patent filing
Airbus Helicopters has applied for a patent covering a proposed emergency battery system for single-engined rotorcraft
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NewsWestern Australia police orders first five-bladed H145 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has received an order from the Western Australia police for a single five-bladed H145 helicopter for airborne missions, making it the first Australian operator of the type. The helicopter will replace the police force’s sole Kawasaki BK117B, says Airbus Helicopters. It will also operate alongside the police’s AS365 ...
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NewsQinetiq successfully teams H125 helicopter with ‘semi-autonomous drone’
Qinetiq has completed what it claims is the UK’s first demonstration of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) using a standard Airbus Helicopters H125 light-single working in concert with a “semi-autonomous drone”.
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In depthWhy Sea Kings still rule for HeliOperations
On the face of it, a UK company flying former Royal Navy (RN) Sea King helicopters on behalf of the German navy from a former coastguard base in the very south of England sounds an unlikely combination, or at least the set-up for a convoluted joke. But for Portland-based HeliOperations, that union is proving a lucrative one.
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NewsRefilling orderbook is key challenge for new MD at Leonardo Helicopters UK
While the Yeovil, UK plant remains an important part of rotorcraft manufacturer’s industrial base, its new chief must overcome a familiar problem to ensure site’s longevity
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AnalysisAirbus Helicopters details ‘techno-bricks’ planned for H125 successor
Manufacturer likely to rely on improved aerodynamics, more efficient rotors and lighter structure to deliver 40% fuel-burn saving over current rotorcraft, with electric power innovations providing a further 10%.
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NewsItalian army takes first AW169M basic trainer
Leonardo Helicopters has delivered the first of at least 17 AW169M helicopters to the Italian army as the service begins the replacement of several legacy types.
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NewsBell 429 delivered to China broadcaster CCTV
A Bell 429 is set to become China’s first electronic news gathering (ENG) rotorcraft. The helicopter was delivered to China’s main broadcaster, CCTV, says Bell. The manufacturer says it will be the first helicopter equipped for the ENG role. Source: Bell The Bell 429 is the first dedicated ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters gains certification for new H160
Airbus Helicopters has gained European type certification for its new H160 medium-twin, although it must wait until it gains US approval later this year before it can deliver the initial example.
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NewsGA Telesis’ new rotorcraft leasing unit acquires seven Bell 206L-4s
Aviation solutions company GA Telesis has formed a new a helicopter leasing and financing unit, and has added seven rotorcraft to its fleet. GA Telesis Rotorcraft acquired a fleet of seven Bell 206L-4 LongRanger helicopters. It states that four of the rotorcraft will be subject to multi-year leases, with one ...
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NewsCertification paves way for September delivery of first five-bladed H145 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters will by end-September begin deliveries of its H145 medium-twin with a new five-blade main rotor following recent European certification of the modification.
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NewsCommercial Mi-8AMT polar helicopter in serial production
Russian Helicopters has produced the first Mil Mi-8AMT helicopter designed for civilian use in the arctic. The civilian variant of the type is now in serial production at the company’s Ulan-Ude factory, says the company. Source: Russian Helicopters The Mi-8AMT is optimized for working in Russia’s far northern ...
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NewsNew Bristow chief predicts wave of consolidation in offshore helicopter sector as merger with Era closes
Bristow’s now completed merger with its US counterpart Era Group could trigger a wave of consolidation in the offshore helicopter industry, the company’s new boss believes.
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NewsLeonardo gains EASA approval for Aneto-1K-powered AW189 helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters has secured European certification for the Safran Helicopter Engines Aneto-1K-powered variant of the AW189 super-medium twin.
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OpinionLondon has much to learn from French aerospace bailout
While France has taken a multifacted approach to rescuing its aerospace industry, there is little sign of action on the other side of the English Channel
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NewsBabcock says offshore helicopter market ‘no longer attractive’ in long term
UK services firm Babcock has again cast doubt on its long-term future operating crew-change helicopters in support of the offshore oil and gas sector, with its chief executive branding performance in the segment as “frustrating and disappointing”
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AnalysisUK spins up second phase of privatised search and rescue helicopter contract
In just over four years the UK could have three different firms running its search and rescue (SAR) operations using smaller helicopters than at present and calling on assets as diverse as unmanned air vehicles and high-altitude pseudo-satellites.
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NewsFrance to fund development of hybrid successor to H125 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters appears to be a major beneficiary of French government support measures for its aerospace industry, with funding to develop a low-emission hybrid-engined successor to its best-selling H125 Ecurueil light-single, plus orders for 20 rotorcraft from its current range.
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NewsBell patents reveal split-tip rotor blades and tail rotor replacement
Future Bell helicopter designs could come with split-tip main rotor blades and anti-torque control provided by a cross-flow fan embedded in the tail boom, rather than a traditional tail rotor, if two recent patents are used. While the manufacturer has previously revealed the cross-flow fan on its FCX-001 concept aircraft ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters touts safety benefits of rotor blade measurement research
Airbus Helicopters is hailing the success of a research project that has enabled for the first time the manufacturer to gather data on the stresses experienced by main rotor blades while they are in motion.