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All News

March 08, 2013

FAA Approves Bristow Group ADS-B Out Solution In Sikorsky S-76 Helicopters

System Based Around FreeFlight Systems' GPS/WAAS Sensor

The FAA has granted an STC for a rule-compliant 1090 MHz extended squitter (1090ES) ADS-B Out system for Sikorsky S-76C+ and S-76C++ helicopters to helicopter service provider Bristow Group. The STC includes a FreeFlight Systems 1201 GPS/WAAS sensor as the high-integrity position source integrated with a Mode S transponder.

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Dassault Celebrates 20 Years For The Falcon 2000

First Flight Was In March 1993

The first flight of the groundbreaking Dassault Falcon 2000 business jet took place in March 1993 in Bordeaux-Mérignac (France). Since its certification, Dassault has delivered nearly 500 Falcon 2000s worldwide and the global fleet has achieved close to two million flying hours, making it one of the world's most popular and widely used business jets in operation. Dassault marked the aircraft's 20th anniversary at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013.

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MD Receives New 500E Order From Polk County Florida Sheriff's Office

New Helicopter To Increase Safety And Effectiveness Of PCSO Law Enforcement Missions

The Polk County Sheriff's Office PCSO in Polk County, FL has placed an order for an MD 500E helicopter at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas. The new MD 500E is the first order in a program to replace an aging fleet of three military surplus OH58's. "We are pleased to receive this new order to support the Polk County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit," said Craig Kitchen, Chief Commercial Officer of MDHI.

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Honeywell Helps Make Bell's New 525 Relentless Helicopter More Efficient

Engine And Cabin Control Systems Will Provide Superior Crew And Passenger Comfort And More Efficient Operations

Honeywell has been selected by Bell Helicopter to provide the auxiliary power unit (APU) and environmental control system for Bell's new 525 Relentless helicopter platform, which is scheduled for first flight in 2014.

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GAMA Convenes Rotorcraft Safety And Certification Forum

Facilitates Discussion Of Rotocraft Design And Safety

GAMA, FAA, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) and the Helicopter Association International (HAI) called together aviation stakeholders to discuss the existing regulations governing rotorcraft design (Part 27 & Part 29) at Heli-Expo this week.

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Sequester Could Cost Some Bell Employees Their Jobs

Company Offering Early Retirements To Those Over 55

In a effort to trim costs due to the sequester, Bell Helicopter said Wednesday that it would be offering early retirement packages to employees 55 and over. In a message to employees, CEO John Garrison wrote "we are expecting a decrease in military programs in the coming years. Sequestration remains a threat to our business."

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Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) Orders Another GrandNew

Law Enforcement Fleet Now Includes Three Of The Aircraft

AgustaWestland and Kanematsu Corporation have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply a GrandNew law enforcement light twin helicopter which will be operated in Kawagawa prefecture located in the southern Kanto region of Japan. The order brings to three the number of GrandNew helicopters ordered by the Japan National Police Agency as part of their plan to modernise its fleet.

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