Helicopters – Page 117
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Heli-Expo: AgustaWestland's understated overtures
AgustaWestland may be poised to emerge from the shadow of Eurocopter as the best-known European producer of civil helicopters and technology. The company's...
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This Week briefings
Lufthansa has entered into a new co-operation agreement with fractional ownership provider NetJets Europe to provide flights for the German carrier's LPJ private jet offering
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AA11: Russians take aim at high rise fires
Russian Helicopters foresees an opportunity to sell its coaxial Ka-32A11BC helicopter in China, mainly in the high-rise fire fighting role.
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Heli-Expo: Turbomeca reveals helicopter engine revamp
European engine-maker Turbomeca has unveiled a product development strategy that could introduce four new turboshaft engines by the end of this decade spanning...
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MD Helicopters floats new aircraft launch plan
Touting healthy sales and plans to launch a new aircraft, the head of MD Helicopters says the airframer has finally shed the financial instability that nearly...
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AgustaWestland signs Japan contracts for 8 AW139s
AgustaWestland has signed contracts for eight AW139 medium twin helicopters for Japanese customers, seven for the Japan Coast Guard and one for Saitama...
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#HE11: Honeywell, Rolls-Royce forecasts signal 2012 market recovery
Forecasts by Honeywell and Rolls-Royce both signal a bright outlook for the rotorcraft sector after used aircraft inventories decline this year and companies...
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#HE11: Marenco launches first Swiss-made helicopter
A Swiss engineering firm-cum-aircraft builder has launched a new 2.5kg (5,500lb)-class single engine turbine-powered helicopter hoping to cash in on what...
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Mechtronix wins Caravan simulator contract from Susi Air
Flight simulation training device manufacturer Mechtronix Systems has been contracted to supply an FFT X simulator for the world's second-largest operator of Cessna Caravans, Susi Air of Indonesia.
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General Aviation - In Brief
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has appointed Cessna as the school's exclusive supplier of single-engined non-complex aircraft for the next six years
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This week briefings
Finmeccanica's AgustaWestland helicopters business chalked up a positive 2010, with sales up 4.7% to €3.64 billion ($5 billion) and profit (EBITA) up 11.3% to €164 million, thanks in part to rising AW139 output.
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Tamam reveals helicopter sensor upgrade work for Latin American users
The Tamam division of Israel Aerospace Industries is adding day and night observation capabilities to helicopters used during low-intensity conflicts and activities to prevent drug smuggling.
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Helicopters special: a Maryland police force retools
Efforts by Maryland state police to bolster helicopter safety in air medical transport services serve as an instructive case study
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NewsFLIGHT TEST: Robinson R66 - swansong sweetheart
Robinson Helicopter's R66 caps the five-decade career of its recently retired founder with a move from piston to turbine power. Has the transition been smooth?
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NewsEurocopter X4 promises technical tour-de-force
Eurocopter has promised that its X4 Dauphin replacement will be a 'game changer' - but is keeping the exact details a mystery
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Qatar's Gulf Helicopters orders more AW139s
AgustaWestland has signed a deal with Qatar's Gulf Helicopters for five more AW139 helicopters ...
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Business Aviation - In Brief
Dassault has received US certification for the Falcon 7X enhanced vision system
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Movie-making pilot flies high in Hollywood
When Hollywood's A-list directors need an aerial shot, there is an entrepreneurial pilot and film-maker who can help
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NewsAgustaWestland unveils AW139M for USAF, but top commander wants UH-60
AgustaWestland has unveiled an AW139-based offer for a US Air Force requirement ...