Two United Technologies companies have celebrated milestones: Pratt & Whitney Canada producing its 60,000th engine and Sikorsky delivering its 600th S-76 helicopter.
Helicopter operator Avincis has seen its contract with the Spanish government for maritime search and rescue (SAR) services renewed for another five years.
Light rotorcraft maker Robinson Helicopter Company and biotechnology firm United Therapeutics have recently ground-tested an R44 modified with hydrogen fuel cells, and the companies say test flights are imminent.