All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 105
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Airbus Helicopters works to simplify H135 production
Despite successful tests of a number of fuel-saving and noise-reducing features aboard its EC135-derived Bluecopter demonstrator, Airbus Helicopters is unlikely to transfer any of the technologies to the current iteration of its best-selling light single. Instead, the manufacturer is looking to simplify production as a means of keeping costs down ...
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EASA lifts flight ban on Super Puma helicopters
European safety regulators have lifted the grounding order on Airbus Helicopters Super Puma rotorcraft imposed in the wake of a fatal crash earlier this year, but separate flight bans in the UK and Norway remain in force.
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Germany may buy as many as six C-130Js
Germany has signalled its intention to acquire as many as six Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports as its frustrations deepen with the underperforming Airbus Defence & Space A400M.
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First flight for Yak-152 trainer
Russian airframer Irkut has performed the first flight of its new Yakolev Yak-152 basic trainer.
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NewsPICTURE: First braking parachute tests for Polish M-346
Leonardo’s aircraft division has conducted the first round of tests of the braking parachute system installed on the Aermacchi M-346s to be operated by the Polish air force.
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NewsThailand orders two more H225M helicopters
Bangkok has ordered an additional pair of Airbus Helicopters H225M rotorcraft, adding to an existing fleet of four of the twin-engined type operated by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
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NewsSikorsky delivers SAR-roled S-92 for Arctic operations
Sikorsky has delivered the first search and rescue-configured S-92 helicopter to North Slope Borough in Alaska.
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Kenya to receive five Huey II helicopters
Kenya is to acquire five remanufactured Bell Helicopter Huey II rotorcraft in a deal worth $52.2 million.
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Bell closes on 505 Jet Ranger X certification
US airframer Bell Helicopter is maintaining a year-end target for certification and first delivery of its new 505 Jet Ranger X light single.
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Bell highlights new Mecaer VVIP interior for 525
Bell Helicopter has taken the wraps off a new VVIP interior for its developmental 525 Relentless for as second time, after an earlier launch was overshadowed by a fatal crash of a flight-test prototype.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Increased sophistication drives UK's HEMS market
Paul Westaway, director of customer services at Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore – the former Bond Offshore Helicopters – has been working in the UK’s helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) segment since its earliest incarnation 30 years ago.
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HeliOffshore passes 100th member mark
Russia’s UTair-Helicopter Services has become the 100th member of the safety body HeliOffshore.
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NewsDeliveries of Spanish NH90s gather pace
Airbus Helicopters is on track to deliver another pair of NH Industries (NHI) NH90 TTH troop transports to Spain before the end of the year, adding to the three examples already handed over.
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United Engine promises performance boost for Mi-26
Russia’s United Engine is gearing up to develop a new engine for the Mil Mi-26 helicopter that it believes will lift the performance of the already enormous 56t maximum take-off weight rotorcraft.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters finalises H175 upgrades
Airbus Helicopters appears to be on track to introduce a number of upgrades for its super-medium-class H175, including an increase to its maximum take-off weight.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters edges closer to Polish H225M deal
Airbus Helicopters believes it is close to finalising an order with Poland for 50 H225M rotorcraft – some 18 months after the Caracal was provisionally selected for the tri-service deal.
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Babcock wins Northern Ireland air ambulance deal
Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore has been selected to provide helicopters and crew for a new air ambulance service to be launched in Northern Ireland.
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AW609 heads for Philadelphia as flight testing resumes
Leonardo's initial AgustaWestland AW609 flight-test prototype has begun transitioning to the company's site in Philadelphia following the resumption of flight tests in late July.
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Kuwait orders 30 H225M Caracal helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has secured a vital vote of confidence in its troubled H225, with an order from Kuwait for 30 examples of the military variant.
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NewsAW169 hit by production issues
Leonardo has identified unspecified issues with the production ramp-up of its new AW169 medium twin which have delayed deliveries of the 4.6t helicopter.