Sikorsky has signed memoranda of co-operation with three Taiwanese manufacturers, as part of an offset agreement for S-70 helicopters. Chengfeng Machinery, Ta-Yih and Topkey will each be contracted to supply structural, landing-gear and lighting components.
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.
