All Helicopters articles – Page 138
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NewsNTSB: Tour helicopter pilot warned of traffic moments before collision
Investigators have disclosed that the pilot of a tour helicopter was warned of the presence of a light aircraft
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NewsFlorida to be faster for Sikorsky X2
Sikorsky has moved its X2 technology demonstrator to the company’s West Palm Beach development flight test centre, signalling the start of the high-speed portion of the compound helicopter’s four-phase flight test program.
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Engine exhaust driven rotorcraft wind tunnel tested
Wind tunnel testing of a one-fifth scale-model exhaust gas driven co-axial rotor helicopter called Sherpa has been carried out by a Belgian consortium. The...
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Heli-Lynx seeks European approval for AS350FX
Canadian aftermarket aircraft design and support company Heli-Lynx Helicopters is seeking to clinch European supplemental...
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NewsSuper Puma crash generates maintenance recommendations
A Special Bulletin released by the UK Air Accident Investigation Branch confirms that the 1 April crash of a Bond Helicopters Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma...
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Sikorsky, FAA rethinking S-92A transmission failure modes
The US Federal Aviation Administration and Sikorsky "are working to identify all the modes of failure that might lead to Sikorsky S-92A main gearbox oil...
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Landing gear dispute reignites ahead of Bell 429's approval
A lawsuit alleging that Bell Helicopters' newest model infringes a Eurocopter patent took a step forward on the eve of type certification by Transport Canada, despite claims that the design of the landing gear in question has been changed since the suit was filed.
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NewsTSB: Cougar S-92 experienced tail rotor drive failure
Canadian investigators have determined that pilots of a Cougar Helicopters S-92 that ditched off the coast of Newfoundland on 12 March had attempted to autorotate the aircraft into the icy Atlantic after the tail rotor drive had failed
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PARIS AIR SHOW: L-3 and Sikorsky sign training deal
L-3 Link Simulation and Training (hall 4B, 15) has signed a memorandum of agreement with Sikorsky Aerospace...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Daher-Socata to manufacture airframes for Eurocopter
EADS-owned rotorcraft manufacturer Eurocopter has awarded Daher-Socata a contract to develop and...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: SEI brings peace and quiet to AW139
Servizi Elicotteristici Italiani is exhibiting its new Silens cabin noise and vibration abatement system...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Daher wins more advanced manufacturing work
Daher unveiled two contracts at the show yesterday that further cement its reputation as an advanced...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Three AW119s in the pipeline for TransCanada
ANR Pipeline Company has placed a firm order for three AgustaWestland AW119 Ke single-engined helicopters....
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PARIS AIR SHOW: AgustaWestland helis bound for Egypt and Indonesia
AgustaWestland helis bound for Egypt and Indonesia The government of Egypt has placed an order with AgustaWestland for three AW109 Power light twin...
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PAIS AIR SHOW: Eurocopter to have EC175/Z15 first flight by end-2009
Eurocopter is aiming for a first flight of the EC175 heavy twin helicopter before the end of 2009, with the company planning to obtain certification in 2011...
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PARIS AIR SHOW:Bell runs lifetime eco study
Bell evaluates whole-life green impact Bell Helicopter has announced a lifecycle ecological study which will encompass its entire business and all...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Helicopter shuttle launched for time-onscious show visitors
French aircraft charter and management company iXAir has stepped up its involvement with Paris air show organisers this year by offering for the first time...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Champion dealer for VIP helis
Fittipaldi Aircraft has signed a dealership agreement for 10 AgustaWestland (Hall 2B 165) helicopters. A joint venture between former Formula 1 world...