S-92 deck-c-Norway SHK

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Norwegian investigation probes S-92’s ‘abnormal’ pitch increase ahead of fatal crash

Investigators probing the fatal 28 February crash of a Sikorsky S-92 off the Norwegian coast say the helicopter unexpectedly pitched up to an angle of 30° shortly before its impact with the water.

Racer flies-c-Airbus Helicopters

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Racer accelerates during flight testing, but programme leaders keen to stay ‘humble’

Airbus Helicopters is rapidly opening the envelope of its Racer demonstrator, with the compound rotorcraft already having reached speeds slightly in excess of 165kt (305km/h) and performed a series of increasingly aggressive manoeuvres in the three test flights since its maiden sortie in late April.

ALFA 3-c-Bell

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Bell bets on ALFA testbed to drive autonomy development

Bell has revealed an autonomous flying testbed based on a 429 light-twin commercial helicopter fitted with a fly-by-wire flight-control system.

H175 CP GDAT-c-Airbus Helicopters

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GD Helicopter Finance adds to portfolio through deal for up to 20 H175s

Start-up rotorcraft lessor GD Helicopter Finance has gained access to additional inventory following a deal for up to 20 Airbus Helicopters H175s from another of its owner’s businesses.

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