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NewsMarenco Swisshelicopter unveils first SKYe SH09 light single
Engineering company Marenco Swisshelicopter has unveiled the first prototype of its SKYe SH09, and is preparing to fly the 2,500kg (5,500lb)-class, single-engined helicopter in the first quarter of 2014.
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NewsEC135 shows strong safety record
Although the causes of the fatal 29 November crash of the Police Scotland Eurocopter EC135T2 in Glasgow are as-yet unknown, analysis of the type's accident history suggest a helicopter that has, so far at least, a strong safety record.
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NewsEC175 deliveries slip into late 2014
Deliveries of the new Eurocopter EC175 to initial customers appears to be set for the latter half of 2014, despite certification still being scheduled for “early” next year.
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Senior looks to heat up fluids division with Thermal acquisition
Components and systems manufacturer Senior has purchased Thermal Engineering of Royston, Hertfordshire, UK for £21.8 million ($35.7 million) cash plus £6.5 million in debt.
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NewsAAIB confirms no mayday call from crashed EC135
Accident investigators have confirmed that the pilot of the Eurocopter EC135T2 that crashed through the roof of a busy Glasgow pub did not make an emergency call before impact.
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NewsProbe begins after fatal Glasgow helicopter crash
Investigations have begun into the fatal crash of a Eurocopter EC135T2 helicopter operated by police Scotland crashed on the roof of a busy city centre pub in Glasgow.
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Turbomeca completes first ground run of Ardiden 3C
Turbomeca has performed the first run of its new Ardiden 3C helicopter engine which has been jointly developed with China's AVIC Engine.
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NewsCHC's S-92 order helps Sikorsky cement sales lead over rival
Vancouver, Canada-based CHC Helicopter has formalised its order, originally announced in September, for nine Sikorsky S-92 helicopters with a further 15 aircraft covered by options.
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Eurocopter takes first Indonesia-produced EC225/EC725 fuselage
Eurocopter has taken delivery of the first complete main fuselage for the EC225/EC725 helicopter produced by Dirgantara Indonesia, also known as Indonesian Aerospace (IAe).
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Airfast Indonesia receives second Mi-171
Russian Helicopters has delivered a second Mil Mi-171 transport helicopter to Airfast Indonesia for use in the resources sector.
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NewsBabcock eyes Avincis stake
Outsourcing and support services provider Babcock is in "exclusive discussions" about the possibility of creating a joint venture with regards to helicopter operator Avincis, which owns Bond Offshore Helicopters and Bond Air Services in the UK.
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NewsDUBAI: AMMROC lifts long-term support deal for UAE military
The UAE has signed a five-year performance-based logistics deal with Abu Dhabi-based support specialist AMMROC.
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NewsDUBAI: Bell plans to certificate landing gear modification for 429
Bell Helicopter plans to certificate a wheeled landing gear modification of the Bell 429 light twin by the end of the year, chief executive John Garrison says.
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NewsFinmeccanica denies cancellation of India AW101 deal
Finmeccanica has hit out against press speculation suggesting that India was on the verge of cancelling its controversial order for the 12 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters and maintains the deal is still on with an arbitration meeting due to take place in the coming days.
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NewsEC175 attains time-to-climb milestones
Eurocopter is claiming a pair of time-to-climb records for its developmental EC175 super-medium helicopter as it pursues certification for the type in early 2014.
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NewsDUBAI: Supersized Super Puma for Global Aerospace Logistics
Global Aerospace Logistics is making a big impression at the Dubai Airshow – the centrepiece of its stand is a larger-than-life model of a Eurocopter Super Puma, featuring meeting rooms and a VIP lounge in the “cockpit”.
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NewsEurocopter facing 'softer' sales environment
EADS is predicting a "softer" commercial environment for its Eurocopter division for the remainder of the year and into 2014, leading to a buildup of excess inventory thanks to previous moves to increase production.
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NewsAirbus commercial performance drives EADS growth
EADS saw revenue rise by 7% to €40 billion ($54 billion) in the nine months to 30 September on the back of commercial aircraft deliveries and the first handovers of Airbus Military A400M airlifters.
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India JV may open way back for AgustaWestland
India's Foreign Investment Board has approved the establishment of a joint venture between India’s Tata group and AgustaWestland, to carry out integration and flight testing of eight-seat AW119 helicopters.
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NewsAgustaWestland closes on Norway SAR deal
AgustaWestland is closing in on an order from Norway for as many as 22 search and rescue-configured AW101s after the nation's Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced it was beginning final negotiations with the manufacturer.