Eurocopter is exhibiting five helicopters at the show, including one of three AS350 B3s operated by Helidubai, which are equipped for multiple roles including filming, emergency medical airlift, scenic flights and VIP transport. An aerial tour movie of Dubai by day and night, filmed by Helidubai, is being screened on the Eurocopter stand.
Source: Flight Daily News
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.
