Sikorsky plans to acquire logistical support company Helicopter Support in an attempt to expand its after-market business. Helicopter Support will continue to operate as a separate entity, providing parts distribution, overhaul and repair from its Orange, Connecticut base. The firm is the only logistics provider authorised to serve operators of Sikorsky S-61s, S-70s and S-76s.
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.
