Sikorsky subsidiary Helicopter Support (HSI) has been authorised by General Electric to distribute T700/CT7 engine spares in selected countries. Previously GE was the only source of parts. The agreement enables Sikorsky to provide "tip-to-tail" support for its S-70 family.
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.
