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New Robinson R66 preliminary performance information

September 01, 2010
Sloane Helicopters, UK and Ireland distributors for the Robinson Helicopter Company, is pleased to be able to announce some preliminary performance information for the new Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter.

Chinese helicopter pilots take training in Ulan-Ude Aviation plant, JSC

September 01, 2010
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, JSC, (UUAP), being a part of a "Russian Helicopters" helicopter industry holding company commenced training of the Customer's flight and maintenance staff in the plant's Aviation Training Center. The training is conducted under contract for delivery of Mi-171E helicopters to...

Frasca built EC225 full flight simulator gets dual qualification

September 01, 2010
Frasca International, Urbana, IL is proud to announce that Bristow Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland has received dual qualification for their Frasca Built EC225 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The EC225 FFS is the second certified helicopter device under JAA with both Level B FFS and Level III FTD approval....

Afghan Mi-35s begin operations with NATO forces

September 01, 2010
The Mi-35 Hind E attack helicopter is the Afghan Air Force’s main gunship with Afghan aircrews trained by NATO forces from various countries including Hungary and the Czech Republic.

US Army improving helicopter protective measures

September 01, 2010
The US Army is now crafting an integrated approach to aircraft survivability that combines input from multiple on-board sensors and uses that information to detect, track and defeat incoming enemy fire.

Helos bound for Pakistan receive support from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

September 01, 2010
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) proved its versatility and flexibility as they stepped up to support the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit on its way to Pakistan – without compromising its already-intense combat operations support.

Goodrich AgustaWestland AW139 rotorblade ice protection system receives EASA certification

August 31, 2010
Goodrich Corporation's rotorblade ice protection system for the AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

PHI, Inc. signs contract for ten AW139s

August 31, 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that PHI, Inc. has signed a contract for ten AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport missions.

United Rotorcraft Solutions awarded helicopter upgrades bid by city of Dallas

August 31, 2010
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has been awarded the helicopter upgrades bid for the Dallas Police Department's Bell 206B3's.

Tongji University of China to join Eurocopter’s international network of partner universities

August 27, 2010
Eurocopter yesterday signed a cooperation agreement with China's Tongji University that integrates this Shanghai-based educational institute into the company's family of partner universities, with the goal of training future technicians and engineers in helicopter technology and reinforcing the inte...