All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 109
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Search continues for missing parts from Norway helicopter crash
Norway’s SHT air accident investigation board is to resume its search for missing components from the Airbus Helicopters H225 which crashed near Bergen on 29 April.
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Ground runs begin for third AW609 prototype as certification slides
AgustaWestland has made major steps towards getting the AW609 civil tiltrotor programme back in the air with the resumption of tests using the initial prototype and the start of ground runs of the third flight-test article.
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CHC seeks Chapter 11 protection
Embattled operator CHC Helicopter, already reeling after one of its aircraft was involved in a fatal accident on 29 April, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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First flight for Ka-62 medium twin
Russian Helicopters has finally flown its new medium-class Kamov Ka-62, with the first prototype of the twin Turbomeca Ardiden 3G-powered rotorcraft taking to the skies on 28 April.
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EASA mandates H225 gearbox checks following fatal Norway crash
European regulators have mandated a number of “precautionary” checks covering the main gearbox of the Airbus Helicopters H225 rotorcraft in the wake of the 29 April fatal crash in Norway.
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Norway, UK suspend H225 operations following crash
Norwegian and UK regulators have banned commercial flights with Airbus Helicopters H225 rotorcraft, following the 29 April fatal accident near Bergen, Norway.
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Gearbox issue threatens A400M delivery rate
Airbus Defence & Space is facing a fresh crisis on its A400M military airlifter, after problems were discovered with the power gearbox of its Europrop International (EPI) TP400 engines.
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Bell targets fourth quarter for first 505 delivery
Scott Donnelly, chief executive of Bell Helicopter parent Textron, indicates the rotorcraft manufacturer will shortly begin to convert letters of intent (LoI) for the 505 Jet Ranger X light single to firm orders.
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Bell speeds 525 prototype to 200kt
Bell Helicopter has now taken its developmental 525 super-medium twin to a speed of above 200kt (370km/h) as it prepares for the arrival of the programme’s third flight-test vehicle.
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Helibras qualifies Fennec weapons mount
Helibras has successfully concluded a certification campaign for a new weapons mount for the AS550 Fennec light helicopters operated by the Brazilian army.
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Italian authorities probe crash of Hero UAV
Italy’s ANSV air accident investigation board has opened an inquiry after an accident involving an SD-150 Hero unmanned air vehicle at Siena’s Ampugnano airport.
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RNZAF stands up T6-equipped pilot training operation
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has stood up its new initial pilot training capability, which will use 11 recently delivered Beechcraft T-6C Texans for the role.
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Russian Helicopters integrates new defensive aids suite
Russian Helicopters will integrate a defensive aids suite onto some of its military rotorcraft that it claims will make them invulnerable to attacks by air-to-air and shoulder-launched surface-to-air missiles.
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Airbus Helicopters advances Panther MBe deliveries
Airbus Helicopters will accelerate deliveries of its AS565 MBe Panther anti-submarine warfare rotorcraft following requests from the Indonesian and Mexican navies – its sole customers for the new variant.
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Bell secures 30-unit deal for 505 with Whitesky Aviation
Bell Helicopter has added to the backlog for its developmental 505 Jet Ranger with a tentative order for 30 examples from Indonesia’s Whitesky Aviation.
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First MD500E delivered to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources has received a new MD Helicopters MD500E light-single for use by its enforcement division.
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Airbus Helicopters begins tests of fire-detection system for Germany
Airbus Helicopters has begun test flights for its German armed forces customer as part of a research and technology programme to develop a hostile fire indication (HFI) system.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: CFM guides Leap toward next hurdles
Despite its relatively untroubled path toward service entry, the CFM International Leap engine series continues to be dogged by allegations – always strenuously denied – that the narrowbody powerplant is not meeting its performance specifications.
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First flight for Norway's initial SAR AW101
AgustaWestland has performed the maiden flight of the first of 16 AW101 helicopters destined to perform search and rescue missions for the Norwegian justice ministry.
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Italy doubles order for M-346 jet trainers
Italy has placed a follow-on order worth €300 million ($336 million) for an additional nine Aermacchi M-346 advanced jet trainers.