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VIDEO: Successful first flight for new Bell 525 Relentless
Bell Helicopter on 1 July performed the first flight of its new super-medium-class 525 Relentless from its facility in Amarillo, Texas.
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PICTURES: KAI signs key LCH/LAH contracts
South Korea’s aerospace ambitions have taken a step forward with the signing of two contracts related to the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
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Russian Helicopters reveals Mi-38, Ka-62 progress
Russian Helicopters has provided more detail on the progress of its two delayed development programmes, the heavy-class Mi-38 and medium-weight Ka-62, although there is still no clarity on when either will enter service.
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Bristow says no date yet for AW189 SAR service entry
Bristow Helicopters has yet to decide which of its UK search and rescue bases will be the first to operate the AgustaWestland AW189, following development delays to the SAR variant.
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PARIS: H160 expands envelope with second flight
Airbus Helicopters has now flown its new H160 medium-twin on two occasions, the airframer confirms.
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PARIS: Bullish TAI sets sights on export success
With a chalet at the show for the first time and two of its products proudly on display, Turkish Aerospace Industries is intent on becoming a feature of future events.
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PARIS: Bell stays upbeat despite soft helicopter market
Despite a stagnant global market for rotorcraft, Bell Helicopter is staying positive, with chief executive John Garrison delivering a bullish message to reporters at Paris this morning.
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PARIS: China and India demand steadies Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (RH) is a strong, viable rotorcraft manufacturer with firm footing in the domestic and overseas markets. But its future prospects are darkened by events unfolding in the neighboring Ukraine, the company’s longtime majority supplier of turboshaft engines.
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PARIS: Turbomeca's new chief takes first days in his stride
The first day in a new job is daunting enough, without that moment coinciding with the start of the Paris air show.
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PARIS: Airbus Helicopters launches X6 concept phase
Airbus Helicopters has announced further renewal of its product line with the launch at Paris this morning of a two-year concept development phase for a new heavy helicopter provisionally called the X6.
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ANALYSIS: Airbus Helicopters keeps French rotorcraft industry going strong
So far 2015 has been a difficult year for anyone in the rotorcraft industry with military markets still flagging and the previously robust civil segment now similarly depressed. And even the oil and gas sector – for so long a cash-cow for helicopter manufacturers – has tanked this year on ...
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PARIS: Milestone signs for Bell 525s and more Airbus helicopters
Milestone Aviation Group has signed letters of intent for 20 Bell 525 Relentless rotorcraft and increased its commitment for Airbus Helicopters H175s.
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PARIS: UTC to wrap up Sikorsky divorce by year’s end
After months of speculation, United Technologies Corporation has formally announced its intention to sell Sikorsky and exit the helicopter business.
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PARIS: Airbus Helicopters confirms show launch for X6
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed that it will launch the development phase of its new X6 heavy rotorcraft at Paris tomorrow.
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ANALYSIS: Bell 505 Jet Ranger X technical description
Replacing an icon of the rotorcraft industry was never going to be easy. Since its arrival in the mid-1960s the Bell Helicopter 206 Jet Ranger had dominated – if not invented – the market for light, single-engined turbine helicopters. And then in 2010 production of the class-leader - by then ...
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PARIS: Airbus Helicopters nears launch for H225 replacement
Airbus Helicopters has given the clearest indication yet that it is gearing up to launch the successor to its best-selling H225 11t-class rotorcraft.
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PARIS: RUAG showcases Swiss precision in military MRO
RUAG Aviation is showcasing its Swiss precision in the military upgrades market, with an example of its work available for inspection in the static display.
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PARIS: Honeywell offers AW101 navigation upgrade
Honeywell’s civilian LASEREF VI inertial navigation system has been certificated for use on the AgustaWestland AW101 transport helicopter.
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Bell confirms delay to 525 service entry
Bell Helicopter has confirmed that service entry of its new clean-sheet 525 Relentless super-medium-class rotorcraft has slipped to 2017.
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Kaman restarts K-Max production on new commercial orders
At least 10 more K-Max helicopters will be produced on a revived assembly line after a 12-year hiatus, Kaman Aerospace announced on 5 June.