VICTORIA, British Columbia — February 8, 2012 — Latitude Technologies Corporation announced that it will display at Heli Expo in Dallas, Texas, Feb. 12-14, at booth 5112. During the show, Latitude will demonstrate the newest version of its WebSentinelTM App and will be taking orders for its new IONodeTM and LoadNodeTM onboard flight data and operational loads management devices.

URBANA, Ill., February 8, 2012 –The Korea Forest Service, Republic of Korea, has completed factory acceptance of their Level 7 AS350B2 Helicopter Flight Training Device (FTD) built by Frasca Internati...

EULESS, TX – Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for two US Government MD 500 helicopters, and a follow-on contract award to upgrade two additional aircraft. The NVG upgrades encompass internal NVIS avionics modifications, edge lit panels and instrument overlays, switches and warning indicators, and external navigation and anti-collision lights.

MPLS, MN (01/26/12) - MSP Aero is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) has recently granted a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Appareo Vision 1000 Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) device on AgustaWestland AW109/119 series rotorcraft.
 

ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 7, 2012 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), is pleased to announce that Intermountain Healthcare’s (IHC) Life Flight in Utah has installed and is operating the world’s first AgustaWestland AW109SP Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system. Longtime air medical operator IHC Life Flight selected the IBF system to reduce direct engine operating costs and safeguard engine operation.

Miramar, FL, February 8, 2012 – Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the recent selection of its digital audio and intercom system, DVCS6100, by the RCMP for their new PC-12 Spectre turboprop fleet. The first of several new aircraft is currently undergoing completion at the Pilatus Aircraft facility in Broomfield, CO-near Denver.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 - Tanis Aircraft Products announced today the successful release of its video “Just Plug It In” highlighting the safety benefits of helicopter preheat. Tanis is the technology and innovation leader in aircraft preheat systems, including state-of-the-art systems designed specifically for rotary wing aircraft.

BOULDER, Colo., February 7, 2012 – Air Comm Corporation, a leader in the design, production and support of the world’s most reliable and efficient environmental control systems for rotorcraft, will present “The Ultimate Guide to Helicopter Environmental Control Systems,” at Heli-Expo 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, February 12.  The presentation, for all rotorcraft owners, operators and maintainers, begins at 10:00 a.m. in Room C-148 in the Convention Center. 

The race to develop a practical and affordable ADS-B solution that will be attractive to general aviation pilots is being led by transponder experts Trig Avionics.

Trig recently took another major step in this process by becoming the first company in the world to be awarded FAA TSO C166b certification for their TT31 and TT22 1090ES ADS-B Out transponders. This is a major milestone reflecting Trig’s achievement in demonstrating higher standards of software and equipment compliance as part of the FAA’s NextGen Airspace initiative. NextGen requires all aircraft to operate with certified ADS-B Out equipment by 2020.

Miramar, FL, February 7, 2012 – Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the expansion of its sales team with the addition of Floyd Roney, a long-standing member of the aviation and avionics communities. As a new Sales Account Manager and principle member of the Becker Avionics sales team, Floyd will develop and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy to expand and capture the fixed-wing market, as well as focus on strengthening existing and future Becker Avionics dealer relationships.

(Boise, ID. - February 6, 2012)  Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that the Peruvian Navy completed their first round of training with ASU on Night Vision Goggle operations.  The training was initiated at their headquarters in Lima, Peru and completed at a base in southern Peru.
 

SCAPPOOSE, Ore. — Under a new working agreement, Oregon Aero, Inc., an innovative manufacturer of sophisticated seating systems for the aerospace industry, will develop a specialized seating system and custom interior solutions for Scott’s-Bell 47, Inc.’s fleet of Model 47 helicopters.

(BOISE, Idaho — February 2, 2012)  Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today the award winners for the Second Annual Night Vision Awards to be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday February 12, at Heli Expo in Dallas.  The event is open to Heli Expo attendees and will held at the Dallas Convention Center in Ballroom A2 near the exhibit hall. 

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 – Tanis Aircraft Products announced today the further development of its business partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers. New design elements of the companies’ custom covers increase their effectiveness with cold weather protection. Also under the partnership, Tanis and Bruce’s will fabricate and market new insulated covers designed specifically for rotary wing aircraft.

Tucson, AZ – January 31, 2012 – Universal Avionics Systems Corporation has partnered with Air Training International Ltd. (ATI) to provide Future Air Navigation System (FANS) operational training for UniLink® UL-800/801 Airborne Datalink System.