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December 17, 2009

Omniflight Helicopters Teams Up With FlightSafety International

Simulation Training And Education To Be Offered In Tucson

Omniflight Helicopters announced Monday that it has entered into an agreement with FlightSafety International. The agreement provides Omniflight the opportunity to train its aviation professionals using FlightSafety’s new AS350 simulator, a Level 7 flight training device that basically serves as a replica of the aircraft.

Choppers For Saudi Ministry Of The Interior First Of Nine Ordered

The first two S-434 helicopters have been delivered to the Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MOI),Sikorsky Global Helicopters announced Wednesday. The two aircraft inaugurate the Saudi MOI light helicopter fleet, which will eventually total nine aircraft.

Will Fly Offshore Oil Transport Missions

The Bristow Group has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters during an official ceremony held Tuesday at AgustaWestland's Philadelphia facility, the helicopter manufacturer announced Wednesday.

C.E.O. David Czarnecki Profiles the 600 Horsepower TRACE Engine

Until recently, general aviation manufacturers had only one option, the turboprop, for powering market aircraft. TRACE Engines LP spent years developing and designing an alternative solution to meet the aviation industries need for a modern, cost effective reciprocating engine. Fully certified and ready for production, the Trace V-8 engine represents an evolution in engine selection.

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Aero-TV: Traveling in Style - The Upgraded Premier 1A Cabin

A Closer Look at the Premier 1A’s Business-Class Comfort Cabin

In September of 1995, Raytheon Aircraft announced their first business jet, the Premier 1, featuring the latest in composite technology and swept aluminum wing design for greater speed. Finally, in March of 2001, after completing over 700 flight hours, the Premier received its official certification, including a single pilot approval, by the FAA. The Premier 1 marked the first clean-sheet business jet certified by Raytheon Aircraft, and the first new airplane certified by Raytheon in more than a decade.

C.E.O. David Czarnecki Profiles the 600 Horsepower Trace Engine

Until recently, general aviation manufacturers had only one option, the turboprop, for powering market aircraft. Trace Engines LP spent years developing and designing an alternative solution to meet the aviation industries need for a modern, cost effective reciprocating engine. Fully certified and ready for production, the Trace V-8 engine represents an evolution in engine selection.

Production Begins On Sikorsky S-76D

First Airframe Has Entered The Assembly Line In The Czech Republic

The S-76D helicopter program is entering production, signifying the latest major milestone in the program that is manufacturing the next generation model of the popular S-76 helicopter.