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Two unique helicopters, developed to use high grade hydrogen peroxide and a silver catalyst chemical reaction to create high pressure steam driving the rotor system, arrived at the Helicopter Museum on 19th July for restoration and display. The aircraft, a single seat Dragonfly DF.1 and two seat Atlas, had their origins in a 1950-60s US military project to help downed airmen escape from enemy territory, by parachuting a foldable helicopter that could be assembled and then flown to safety.
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Alexandria, VA – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Callan as director of regulations and international affairs.
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Tucson, AZ – Envoy Air has selected Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS for the regional airline's WAAS upgrade program on their fleet of Embraer EMB-140 and EMB-145 aircraft. The upgrade includes dual UNS-1Lw FMSs, providing Envoy with a navigation source for ADS-B Out and the latest in capabilities and operational efficiencies.
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URBANA, IL --- Frasca International, Inc. reports rising demand for its general aviation aircraft Flight Training Devices (FTD) and AATDs (Advanced Aviation Training Devices) from collegiate flight training schools affiliated with colleges and universities.
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Mineral Wells, TX (July 24, 2017) -- Genesys Aerosystems is announcing its new S-TEC 3100 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS), developed for FAA Part 23 single- and twin-engine aircraft.
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NEW YORK, NY (July 24, 2017) – Sporty’s, the world’s largest pilot shop, has been offering high quality aviation products and supplies for more than 50 years. USAIG and Sporty's have now teamed up to include one-year subscriptions for two pilots to Sporty’s Takeoff App Pro (a $119.98 value) with all new Owner Pilot aircraft policies. Aircraft covered under the Owner Pilot category are General Aviation aircraft piloted by the owner or an owner-associate, and typically used for a combination of pleasure and business flying. Users of the Pro ve
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Mineral Wells, TX (July 24, 2017) -- Genesys Aerosystems has submitted Technical Standard Order (TSO) documentation to the FAA for its new S-TEC 5000 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). The S-TEC 5000 is certified to the highest Level A DO-178B software standard and meets all TSO C-198 requirements.
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July 24, 2017 - Decatur, TX - Helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul specialty company, AeroBrigham has announced the company will now represent Swiss Rotor Solutions as the exclusive North American distributor of the Max Pilot View Kit (MPVK) for the AS350 series helicopter. The MPVK will not only significantly improve pilot visibility but will also improve operational safety and decrease pilot fatigue for multiple different mission profiles. AeroBrigham will provide sales and support for the MPVK with complete installation services as well.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3 Technologies (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its WESCAM division has received an order from Airbus Helicopters to provide 37 MX™-15 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems for installation on multiple fleets of H225M Caracal helicopters. The systems will be installed in France before being delivered to two foreign governments for military deployment.
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S.A.F.E Structure Designs, a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of OSHA compliant ergonomic safety first aircraft maintenance stands, fall protection platforms, and hangar equipment announced that it has signed a contract with the United States Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, to manufacture new gangway platform stands for their aircraft carriers.
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RENO – Robertson Fuel Systems (RFS), a HEICO Company, and Vector Aerospace have completed a major milestone toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of their Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank (CRFT) for the Airbus AS350 light single helicopter family.
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New Zealand-based aircraft tracking and management specialists Spidertracks announced today their strategic partnership with leading cloud-based aviation software company, Aeronet.
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Oshkosh, WI (July 24, 2017) -- Genesys Aerosystems (Oshkosh booth#3075, Hangar C) has announced its "Take A Shot At Winning An S-TEC 3100 Autopilot" contest* that will run during Oshkosh AirVenture 2017.
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FARGO, North Dakota — Appareo today announced another addition to its Stratus family of cost-effective, easily-installed certified avionics for general aviation. Just like Stratus ESG, the company’s flagship transponder, the new Stratus ES is a certified 1090 Extended Squitter (ES) ADS-B Out transponder designed with the common 1.65” form factor to easily replace existing transponders.
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Fort Collins, Colorado, USA – Heli-One, a leading global provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of servicing Arriel engines at their American facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. As one of only three level 4 facilities in North America, Heli-One USA is qualified to perform full repair and overhaul on Arriel engines. Heli-One’s overhaul turnaround time is an impressive 45 calendar days, allowing customers to reduce pool asset inventory, minimize downtime and return to service sooner
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(DALLAS, TEXAS, June 25, 2017) Dallas Avionics, Inc. announced that they will be showcasing the new TracPlus RockAir device at this year’s Airborne Law Enforcement Association annual convention in Reno, Nevada at booth 406. TracPlus and Dallas Avionics signed a formal dealership agreement and Dallas Avionics will sell the new cost-effective global connectivity device to operators in North America.
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Philadelphia, PA – July 25, 2017 – Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. (MAG) announced today the delivery of a VIP configured AW139.
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Lewisville, Texas, - Med-Trans Corporation is adding a sixth helicopter to LIFE FORCE, a partnership with Erlanger Health System. The newest LIFE FORCE twin-engine Airbus H135 will be based in Andrews, N.C. at the Western Carolina Regional Airport.
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On July 1, 2017, about 2036 central daylight time, a Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B2, N238BK, helicopter, landed hard and rolled over during an emergency landing to a field near Perryville, Missouri. The pilot, three crew members, and a passenger received minor injuries, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was owned and operated by Air Methods Corporation, doing business as Kids Flight, as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 medical flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and a company visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The flight originated from the St. Francis Medical Center (MO50), Cape Girardeau, Missouri, about 2019 and was en route to the St. Louis Children's Hospital (2MU1), St. Louis, Missouri.
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On June 23, 2017, about 1315 eastern daylight time, a Hughes 369E, N765KV, operated by Haverfield Aviation Inc, was substantially damaged during a hard landing near Dennis, West Virginia. The commercial pilot was not injured. The external load flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight.
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Safran Helicopter Engines has launched a new online technical publications service for its entire engine range. Known as Web IETP (Interactive Electronic Technical Publications), the service is available 24/7 on all PCs and tablets, via iOS, Windows and Android device, through its Customer Portal. It has been developed to improve both access to technical documentation and the overall customer experience.
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Farnborough, UK - Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has been presented with two awards from Rolls-Royce for its support of the AE 2100 turboprop’s quick engine change (QEC) nacelle.
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Warsaw, Poland (July 25, 2017) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate on the UH-1Y. This signing is in addition to the LOI signed for the AH-1Z in 2016 – further expanding business relationships between Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and Bell Helicopter.
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RENO, Nev. – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) today announced that Transport Canada has certified its Inlet Barrier Filters (IBFs) for installation on Airbus AS350 B3, EC130 B4, and EC130 T2 helicopters.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Global SuperTanker - the largest, fastest, and most technologically advanced aerial firefighter in the world - has received interim approval from the U.S. Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) to fight fires in the United States. The 17-month approval is similar to what has been given to other aerial tankers and is a necessary step for the SuperTanker to compete for contracts in the U.S. and abroad. However, IAB approval is only a first step; the SuperTanker does not currently have a contract with the United States Forest Service (USFS) to fight fires, and pending contracts for large aerial tankers exclude tankers the size of the SuperTanker.
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Langley, BC - Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, and its partner Robertson Fuel Systems (RFS), a HEICO Company, announce that their Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank (CRFT) for the Airbus AS350 light single helicopter family has successfully completed its first flight.
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Grand Prairie, Texas 26 July, 2017 - San Bernandino County Sheriff’s Department in California has strengthened its public safety capabilities with the acquisition of two new Airbus Helicopters H125 AStars, the best-selling law enforcement helicopter in the country.
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Leonardo announced today that the AW119Kx helicopter has been selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police for operations in support of water supply protection. Delivery of the aircraft is expected in 2018.
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SEATTLE (July 2017) – Tour Operators Program of Safety announced Katherine Hilst has joined the organization as executive director, bringing nearly 30 years in the aviation industry.
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Leonardo welcomes the decision by the Norwegian Police Directorate to choose the AW169 as their new law enforcement helicopter following a tender for their helicopter service modernization programme. The contract, expected to be signed in August 2017, will include three aircraft, with an option for a further three units, and a 10 year maintenance package.
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