Chandler Evans is to supply a version of its generic full-authority digital engine-control (FADEC) for Turbom‚ca Arrius 2B engines fitted to the Eurocopter EC135 helicopter. The order is a breakthrough for the US company, as previous Arrius FADECs have been made by Sextant.
Source: Flight International
Airbus Helicopters and partner PHI Aviation will shortly begin route-proving trials with the former’s H160 medium-twin in the Gulf of Mexico.
Piasecki Aircraft has secured new work for its ‘Heliplex’ facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, signing a collaboration agreement with Columbia Helicopters to upgrade Model 107 tandem-rotor helicopters to a new more fuel-efficient standard.
MD Helicopters has promoted Ryan Weeks to the role of president, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the rotorcraft manufacturer.
