All Helicopters articles – Page 64
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KAI says most Surions operating in South Korea
Updated to reflect number of aircraft actually flying.
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Bell works to keep 525 on track despite flight-test suspension
Bell Helicopter has started final assembly of the first four production examples of the 525 Relentless as it works to keep the programme on track despite the fatal loss of its initial flight-test aircraft in July.
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NBAA: Bell unveils Mecaer MAGnificent interior for 505
Bell Helicopter and Mecaer have unveiled a new VIP interior for the 505 Jet Ranger X, adding to the MAGnificent cabins already offered on the larger 429 and 525.
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NewsIsrael assesses sensor suite for future Seahawk fleet
The sensor suite for Israel’s future Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk fleet is in the process of being finalised, and is expected to be derived from the capabilities already in operation on board the service’s current fixed and rotary-winged fleets.
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ANALYSIS: Many hurdles ahead before H225 can return to flight
European regulators may have approved the Airbus Helicopters H225’s return to full flight, but the airframer faces an enormous challenge to convince all of the industry’s stakeholders that the aircraft is safe.
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NewsSikorsky CH-53K meets objectives in key test
The Sikorsky CH-53K met all test objectives in a key evaluation scheduled months before a decision on launching low-rate initial production of the heavy-lift helicopter, according to Lockheed Martin and US Navy officials.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters and DCNS team to offer rotary UAV to French navy
Airbus Helicopters and DCNS have joined forces to offer the former’s Cabri G2-derived VSR700 unmanned rotorcraft for a French navy tactical requirement.
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NewsBAE to up the pace on APKWS production
BAE Systems has been awarded a three-year contract from the US Navy worth up to $600 million to support deliveries of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS).
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Aurora Flight Sciences unveils robotic pilot assistant
Aurora Flight Sciences has unveiled a prototype of a robotic “pilot assistant” that functions as a second-pilot in a two-seat aircraft.
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Airbus Helicopters announces raft of Japan deals
Airbus Helicopters has announced four Japanese orders, a new rotorcraft delivery, and a performance-based logistic deal with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF).
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Bell, Fuji engineers busy with UH-X specifications
Bell Helicopter is working with engineers from Fuji Heavy Industries on modification work prior to starting production of Tokyo’s 150 UH-X helicopters.
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Yamaha promotes new unmanned helicopter
Yamaha is promoting a new unmanned helicopter called the Fazer RG2.
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BLR Aerospace nears approval for FastFin modification on H125
BLR Aerospace is nearing US Federal Aviation Administration approval for its FastFin modification on the Airbus Helicopters H125.
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Airbus Helicopters chief insists Super Puma has future in North Sea region
Airbus Helicopters may have a fight on its hands to convince regulators, offshore operators and the oil and gas workforce that its Super Pumas are safe to fly in the North Sea again, but the airframer’s chief executive insists that the rotorcraft have a future in the region.
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NewsLeonardo drops plans for AW169 production in USA
Faced with difficult market conditions and a problematic initial ramp-up, Leonardo has dropped plans to build AgustaWestland AW169 helicopters in the USA.
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NewsPICTURES: First flight for SAR variant of H175
Airbus Helicopters completed an initial flight-test campaign of the search and rescue variant of its H175 super-medium-class rotorcraft.
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Certification imminent for H135 Helionix upgrade
Certification of the new Helionix digital avionics suite for the Airbus Helicopters H135 is imminent, with European Aviation Safety Agency approval due no later than November.
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Marenco nears high-speed tests of SH09
Marenco Swisshelicopter aims to begin in the coming weeks a series of flight tests to confirm the never exceed speed (Vne) of its SKYe SH09 light single.
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Collins pushes Helisure cockpit upgrade
Rockwell Collins is looking for a launch customer for its Helisure retrofit digital cockpit with four different helicopter types up for consideration.
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NewsAgustaWestland ramps up AW169 output as teething troubles fade
Leonardo’s helicopter division believes it has managed to overcome teething troubles on the AgustaWestland AW169 and is now ramping up production of the medium twin.