CJ Systems Aviation Group has placed a new Eurocopter EC135 in service with the Illinois-based Med-Force air medical service programme, replacing a Bell 222, and a new Bell 430 in service with Oregon-based Life Flight Network, replacing a Bell 230.
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.
