Carson Helicopters and Sagem Avionics are to certificate a glass-cockpit upgrade for the Sikorsky S-61, with five 265mm (10.4in) liquid-crystal displays, dual-channel automatic flight control system and solid-state air data, attitude and heading reference system.
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.
