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Heli-Expo 2006: Sikorsky Honors US Coast Guard Crew For Katrina Rescue Flights

Made Four Flights, Rescued 282 People

In a ceremony held at the Sikorsky Aircraft booth on the floor of the HAI Heli-Expo 2006, Sikorsky recognized Lt. Mike Rasch and Petty Officer 1st Class Jon Schroeder, two of the many courageous crewmen and women of the United States Coast Guard who helped saved thousands of people stranded by Hurricane Katrina.

Bell Enjoys Strong Singapore Showing, Record Orders At HAI

It's Been A Good Two Weeks

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) wrapped up its Annual Convention Tuesday in Dallas, TX and it was a record-breaking show for Bell Helicopter.

Heli-Expo 2006: MDHI Makes Safety Equipment Standard On All Aircraft

Adds CVR, TAWS And HUMS

As part of an ongoing commitment to improving safety of its aircraft, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced Tuesday at Heli-Expo 2006 that it will equip its helos to support the safety recommendations of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST).

Heli-Expo 2006: Avidyne Intros TAS600 For Helicopters

Extends Avidyne’s Presence in Rotary Wing Market

What's good for fixed-wing airplanes is good for rotary-wings, too... that's the thinking behind Avidyne's introduction Tuesday of the TAS600 series of active surveillance traffic systems for helicopters.

Heli-Expo 2006: Bell Flies New 429 Rotor System For First Time

Seventh And Final New Technology To Be Demonstrated

Bell Helicopter announced at Heli-Expo Tuesday that its new 429 light twin helicopter passed a significant milestone at its Mirabel, Canada facility, when its new high performance main rotor system flew for the first time.