Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Also: NBAA Likes PBOR II, Wipaire Viking Endorsement, R44 Update, PW Engine Ctr, Twirly Birds
Its going to be a great week for rotorcraft as HAI gets it start in Orlando, Florida... we should have confirmation today of new aircraft from Airbus Helicopters as well as progress reports from Bell, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky, Robinson, Enstrom, and a number of others. But, there is some excitement at HAI from the folks at Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, who have confirmed FAA validation of the EASA certification for their AW189 medium twin engine helicopter. In its 17th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchasing Outlook, Honeywell Aerospace produced a detailed report that forecast steady global helicopter demand for the next 5 years. Overall, five-year demand for turbine-powered, civil helicopters remains steady versus the 2014 five-year forecast, with moderate improvement in new helicopter purchase plans reported, offsetting the short-term uncertainty of large-fleet operators
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Aircraft Will Fly SAR And Law Enforcement Missions
An EC225 LP has been delivered to the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), which was acquired as replacement for an aircraft that was destroyed during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. This is the last of three EC225s ordered by JCG in July 2011; the earlier two having been delivered last year.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Company Reaches Milestone Of 500 Installed Displays
Aspen Avionics has enjoyed overwhelming market acceptance of its Evolution Flight Display System for helicopters, the company announced Monday at Heli-Expo in Orlando, FL. The company has sold over 500 Evolution Flight Displays to both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and in the aftermarket.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Now Certified For Operation In New Category A
The FAA has certified the Bell 412EPI for Category A (CAT A) operations. The new CAT A backup procedure provides a significant increase in payload, performance and operational versatility.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Aircraft Will Perform EMS Operations In New South Wales, Australia
Australia’s Toll Group has entered into a purchase agreement for eight AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Aircraft To Be Delivered To The Mexican Air Force Beginning Later This Year
The Mexican Air Force (FAM) has signed an agreement with Bell Helicopter for the purchase of 15 Bell 407GXs with deliveries to begin this year. The aircraft will be configured for a variety of parapublic missions.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
New Home Will Be In Midland, TX
As XCOR moves closer to flight testing for its Lynx spacecraft, the company has set a course southeast from Mojave, CA to Midland, TX.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA
Six instructors have received for the first time or renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of February.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Another 18 Could Face A Similar Fate Next Fiscal Year
The Air Force, with congressional authorization, will convert 18 primary combat-coded A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from active units and place them into Backup-Aircraft Inventory (BAI) status with the possibility to convert another 18 at a later date in fiscal year 2015.
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Tue, Mar 03, 2015
Now Approved For European Installation, FAA Certification Pending
EASA has certified Continental Motors Group CD-155 hp Jet-A diesel engine option for installation in the Diamond twin-engine DA42 TDI. FAA validation is pending.
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