All Helicopters articles – Page 109
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FARNBOROUGH: AgustaWestland signs agreements for AW609 engines, avionics and flight computer
AgustaWestland has signed key agreements to equip the AW609 tiltrotor aircraft with engines, avionics and a flight control system. Pratt & Whitney...
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FARNBOROUGH: Italy's Mecaer pushes 'integrated aircraft solutions' after landing Bell 525 deal
Italian aerospace always has a big presence at Farnborough and among the country's contingent this year is Mecaer Aviation Group. The diversified company...
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FARNBOROUGH: Russian Helicopters makes British Grand Prix debut
Russian Helicopters made its British Grand Prix debut this weekend as one of the newest sponsors of the Caterham F1 team - whose main shareholder is Tony...
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FARNBOROUGH: GKN wins Bell 525 airframe part deal
Bell Helicopter (chalet L2) has contracted UK aerostructures specialist GKN Aerospace (Innovation Zone) to provide fuselage components for the 525 Relentless...
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NewsGerman police takes delivery of final EC155 B1s
Eurocopter has delivered the final two EC155 B1s to the German Federal...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Russian Helicopters plots ambitious path
With consolidation of the national rotorcraft industry now complete, Russian Helicopters is shedding Soviet-era baggage to claim its rightful place on the world market
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NewsEurocopter advances on certification for EC175
Eurocopter is advancing towards certification of its newest family member, the EC175 medium twin, with EASA approval still likely to be granted in the fourth...
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NewsEurocopter in 'advanced' talks for launch of SAR EC175
Although the initial batch of EC175s will be delivered in a configuration for transport work in the oil and gas sector, Eurocopter is actively pushing the...
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NewsPosition and power are key points for EC175 test pilot
Power and positioning are two key attributes of the Eurocopter EC175, says its chief test pilot Alain di Bianca. "It's very easy to fly," he says,...
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NewsOperators ‘convinced’ Eurocopter EC225 is safe to fly
Operators in the North Sea region have responded "positively" to Eurocopter's efforts since...
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NewsEurocopter pledging Aberdeen 'centre of excellence' if it clinches UK SAR contract
Eurocopter promises to turn its logistics and training base in Aberdeen, Scotland into a "centre of excellence" for search and rescue (SAR) work if it is...
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NewsRussia poised to approve rotary traffic over Moscow
Russia's transport ministry is close to approving helicopter flights within the boundaries of the city of Moscow, in a landmark change to the flight regulations...
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Kenya minister killed in helicopter crash
A senior Kenyan government minister and his permanent secretary have been killed in a helicopter crash near Nairobi.
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NewsEurocopter hit by another emergency AD
An emergency airworthiness directive for several Eurocopter types has been issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency after an AS332 Super Puma helicopter suffered brake failure when landing on the helideck of a North Sea offshore oil rig
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NewsSierra Nevada completes Dream Chaser preliminary design review
Sierra Nevada has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of the Dream Chaser spacecraft, a crucial design milestone for the vehicle. "There...
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Bell to open flight training school in China
Bell Helicopter and China's Guanchen Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding to open the country's first Bell authorised flight training school.
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NewsEurocopter joins forces with Heli-One to bid for Norway's search and rescue contract
Eurocopter and international helicopter support company Heli-One ...
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NewsCORRECTED: Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser begins flight testing
Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser orbital spacecraft has begun initial flight testing, and the company has announced completing four milestones under...
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NewsOil pump failure forces EC225 ditching
EASA emergency airworthiness directive reveals detail of mechanical failure that lead to emergency in the North Sea
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NewsIN FOCUS: CAE expands Brazil simulator facility to serve growing demand for pilot training
Latin America's thriving airlines are pushing up demand for flightcrew training. The Canadian provider is leading the way