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March 10, 2011

Sikorsky Takes Orders For 11 S-76C++ Helos At HeliExpo

SonAir Signs for Six Of The Helicopters, Milestone Aviation Group Picks Up Five

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp had a productive day Monday at HeliExpo in Orlando Sunday. The company signed a deal with SonAir Servico Aereo, S.A. (SonAir) for six S-76C++ helicopters, while leasing company Milestone Aviation Group picked up five.

Placed An Order For Seven Of The Enhanced Helicopters

American Eurocopter announced Monday that Air Medical Resource Group has signed an agreement to purchase seven AS350 B3e helicopters, making it the U.S. launch customer for this enhanced rotary-wing aircraft.

Rotary Wing Market New Business For The Company

The EFI-890R Flat Panel Display System Universal Avionics Systems Corporation was recently tested and successfully qualified for several helicopter-specific vibration profiles covering 13 known models.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Delivers New Powerplant For The Medium Lift Helo

The first PT6C-67E production engine for the Eurocopter EC175 helicopter, a medium-size utility helicopter for multi-role civilian and parapublic applications, has been delivered by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC).

Deal For Composite Tail Rotor Blade STC

Bell Helicopter has signed a distribution agreement with Van Horn Aviation LLC for the 206 composite tail rotor blade supplemental type certificate (STC) No. SR02249LA.

System Designed For Part 27 VFR Helicopters

MD Helicopters has selected the G500H as an optional avionics package for the MD series helicopters Garmin announced Sunday. The G500H, is a certified, all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market.

New WSPS In Development For Bell UH-1Y

Agreement Announced Between Magellan Aerospace, Bell Helicopter

Magellan Aerospace has reached an agreement with Bell Helicopter for a Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS) kit development. The helicopter to be fitted with WSPS will be the Bell UH-1Y.

ANN Special Feature: Pt II: Pilot Training Reform Symposium - 03.10.11

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Doug Stewart, Chairman of SAFE, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, about the structure and goals of the upcoming Pilot Training Reform Symposium in Atlanta, M

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Aero-TV: Women In Aviation 2011 -- Inspire, Enthuse, Innovate

One of Aviation's Most Inspiring Events Helps Keep Aviation A Lofty Pursuit

It has become one of my favorite events... and even though I am very much a minority when it comes to the overall attendance/makeup of a WAI Convention. Nowhere in aviation is there an event that has as positive and inclusive a spirit as does WAI... and I sure wish we could bottle it and distribute to those other events that so very much need a positive karma infusion (especially Lakeland...).

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FAA Expected To Limit Eclipse Jet To FL300

Carbon Buildup In Engines Occurring At Lower Altitudes

The FAA is expected to issue a mandatory safety directive Thursday which will limit operation of the Eclipse jet to no higher than FL300. The move is prompted by engine surges caused by carbon buildup which increases along with altitude.