Robinson Helicopters has received Japanese certification for its R22 and R44 piston single helicopters, following three years of preparation by Robinson's Japanese dealer Alpha Aviation. The new approval will speed up delivery time from three to one month, says Torrence, California-based Robinson.
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.
