Aerospace Helicopters – Page 15
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NewsHill Helicopters already studying twin-engined HC50 successor
Hill Helicopters is already working on early stage concepts for its next programme, the UK start-up’s founder and chief executive has revealed.
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NewsNorthern Helicopter snaps up Wiking’s harbour pilot unit, but crew-change business to close
Insolvency practitioners handling the administration of Germany’s Wiking Helikopter Service have found a buyer for part of the firm, but will shut the remainder by year-end as contracts wind down.
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NewsCHC continues reshaping of European management following swathe of departures
Further details have emerged of the restructuring carried out by CHC Group of its European operation, revealing the appointment of a slate of new directors following the unexplained departure of senior managers last month.
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NewsRega and Leonardo Helicopters abandon plans for FIPS-equipped AW169
Leonardo Helicopters has halted development of a full ice protection system (FIPS) for the medium-twin AW169 after it became apparent that the modification would not meet the specifications agreed with its customer, Swiss rescue operator Rega.
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News‘Nodding dog’ pitch oscillations of SAR AW189 pinned on software glitch
A software shortcoming caused a search and rescue helicopter to behave like a “nodding dog” as it performed a series of uncommanded pitch oscillations, UK investigators have determined.
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NewsSubaru Bell 412EPX nets first European customer with Croatian deal
Croatia’s ministry of the interior has become the first European customer for the Subaru Bell 412EPX with an order for two examples of the medium-twin.
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NewsHelicopter operator CHC faces upheaval after European management departures
Offshore helicopter specialist CHC Group’s European business appears to be in a state of turmoil after a swathe of the senior management team abruptly departed.
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NewsMD Helicopters looks to new chapter after takeover ends years of turmoil
MD Helicopters’ new owners insist they can breathe new life into the company after completing the acquisition of the US rotorcraft manufacturer’s assets on 15 August.
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NewsHeliDax signs up for HCare Classics support package on legacy H120 fleet
France’s HeliDax has become the first customer for Airbus Helicopters’ HCare Classics support package, covering the operator’s fleet of 36 H120 Colibri light-singles.
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NewsRussian Helicopters details new domestically produced blades for Ansat
Russian Helicopters is continuing its efforts to develop locally produced components for its rotorcraft range in the face of Western sanctions against the country’s aerospace industry.
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NewsWiking administrator evaluating offers for the business
Administrators for German offshore windfarm helicopter support operator Wiking Helikopter Service remain optimistic they will be able to sell the company as a going concern and are evaluating several bids for the company.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters eliminates tail rotor on future rotorcraft concepts
Airbus Helicopters continues to eye novel architectures for future rotorcraft designs, including new compound and tail rotor-free configurations, patent applications reveal.
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NewsHill Helicopters sets sights on Staffordshire for new factory but faces objections on noise grounds
Hill Helicopters hopes to build its new UK headquarters and manufacturing base at a site near Cresswell in the English Midlands but faces strong local opposition to the development.
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NewsHill Helicopters delays first HX50 delivery as sales ratchet up
UK start-up Hill Helicopters has pushed back the service entry of its clean-sheet HX50 light-single until late 2024 due to the complexity of the project that will see the company manufacture virtually the entire rotorcraft in-house.
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NewsHelicopter firm CHC Group cuts debt in recapitalisation deal
Offshore oil and gas helicopter specialist CHC Group intends to slash its debt by $500 million through a recapitalisation process involving existing debt and equity holders. CHC says the transaction will “significantly reduce its funded debt obligations” by up to $500 million, and includes the provision of $100 million in ...
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NewsP&WC gains EASA nod for Ansat engine, but Russia sanctions render approval academic
European regulators have certificated a new variant of a Pratt & Whitney Canada helicopter engine, but thanks to continued sanctions against Russia, the approval is almost meaningless.
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In depthWhy helicopter specialist Bristow is betting big on eVTOL
Rotorcraft may be its bread and butter, but operator sees a big future for a new generation of aircraft and has backed this belief with a near 400-unit order spree.
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NewsChinese version of H175 wins CAAC type certification
The Chinese version of the Airbus Helicopters 7t H175 super-medium helicopter, the Avicopter AC352, has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC).
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NewsNYPD orders two Bell 412EPX helicopters for SAR mission
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has ordered two Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters configured for the search and rescue (SAR) mission.
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NewsLessor LCI signs for up to six more H175 helicopters
Leasing firm LCI has agreed to acquire up to six Airbus Helicopters H175s, with the first to be delivered towards the end of next year. The agreement covers two firm helicopters plus four options, and increases the lessor’s commitment to the type. LCI values the deal at over $125 million. ...