CHC Scotia is to support Talisman Energy's North Sea operations with two dedicated Eurocopter Super Pumas, under a contract potentially worth C$57 million ($37million) over four years. At the same time, CHC Norwegian maintenance subsidiary Astec Helicopter Services has expanded its agreement with Turbomeca to cover overhaul and support of Makila engines in Super Puma MkI/IIs in Europe.
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.
