Helicopter manufacturer Schweizer Aircraft has launched a "Special Sales Incentives" programme to stimulate sales of its 300C and CB piston engines. The programme applies to all machines delivered before 31st March next year. It includes a price freeze on new 300CB and 300C helicopters, a rebate of up to $4,000 to end customers and a comprehensive 24-month extended warranty on both engine and airframe, says the Elmira, New York-based company.
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.
