HAS has completed a Bell 427 light twin-turbine helicopter for the Bahrain public security force. The aircraft is equipped with provisions for a three-axis autopilot developed by HAS and French supplier Sfim and scheduled for certification by the year-end. The 427 autopilot is available with either a Honeywell or Meggitt glass cockpit, says Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania-based HAS.
Source: Flight International
MD Helicopters has promoted Ryan Weeks to the role of president, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the rotorcraft manufacturer.
Leonardo Helicopters has revealed the successful conclusion of an initial phase of ship-landing trials for its AW609 tiltrotor as part of a project with the Italian military.
UK-headquartered 2Excel Aviation has set up an Irish subsidiary as it prepares to begin supplying fixed-wing support services to search and rescue provider Bristow Ireland on the latter’s contract with the country’s coastguard.
