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All News

March 05, 2015

FAA Issues Emergency AD For AW109 Helicopters

Requires Replacing Rotor Blades With Approve Part

The FAA has issued an emergency AD (2015-05-51) following the discovery of an error in the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) that incorrectly identifies applicability of a certain part-numbered blade on Agusta Model A109A and A109A II helicopters.

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FAA Certifies Sikorsky S-92 Gross Weight Expansion And TCAS II

MTO Gross Weight Boosted To 27,700 Pounds

The FAA has certified a gross weight expansion (GWE) for the S-92 helicopter production configuration. The GWE increases the maximum take-off gross weight from 26,500 to 27,700 pounds allowing operators to carry an additional 1,200 pounds of payload. In addition to GWE, the FAA also certified Sikorsky's S-92 helicopter integrated Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II.

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Canada Validates North Flight Data Systems' AS350, EC130 Installation

Aircraft Recorder System Fully Integrated For Airbus Helicopters

Transport Canada has validated North Flight Data Systems' FAA STC for the installation of flight data recorders aboard AS350/EC130 helicopters. The first Canadian installations of the integrated flight data system will be performed on the EC130 and AS350, owned and operated by Phoenix Heli-Flight in Ft. McMurray.

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FRASCA International And HNZ Group Announce Simulator Program

Will Provide Convertible AS350 Level 7 Flight Training Device

FRASCA International, Inc, of Urbana, IL has contracted with HNZ Group Inc.  Montreal, Canada for the supply of an AS350 Level 7 Flight Training Device. The FTD will be convertible between three different configurations of the aircraft including the AS350B2 analog instrument panel, the AS350B2 VEMD instrument panel and the AS350B3e VEMD instrument panel. This will be the first Level 7 Flight Training Device certified in Canada.

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Sikorsky, Bristow Embark On New Era Of Search And Rescue

Bristow Readies For UK SAR Services With S-92 Helicopters

Sikorsky held a ceremony to recognized Bristow Helicopters Ltd.'s upcoming launch of the U.K. search and rescue (SAR) contract and the company's dedication to SAR over the past 40 years at the 2015 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo show in Florida.

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East Hampton Officials Expect Packed House For Helicopter Ban Discussion

Public Hearing On The Proposed Ban Will Be Held Thursday

For those who fly aboard helicopters to summer homes and resorts in East Hampton, the companies that operate those flights, and the people who live in the area, Thursday is a very important day.

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FAA Dedicates New Airport Traffic Control Tower At KFXE

Construction Began In November Of Last Year

The FAA has dedicated a new $16.4 million, state-of-the-art airport traffic control tower at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE). The new tower is equipped with the latest radar, communications, and weather technology. It will enable air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the busy South Florida airport.

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FAA Validates AW189 Certification

Deliveries To U.S. Customers To Commence Shortly

The FAA has validated EASA's certification of the AgustaWestland AW189 medium twin engine helicopter allowing for deliveries and operations to begin shortly for AW189 customers in the United States.

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Bell Helicopter, Waypoint Leasing Ink Largest Agreement For 'Relentless'

Waypoint Signs Letter of Intent To Purchase 20 Bell 525’s, Plus Options For Additional Aircraft

Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire 20 Bell 525 Relentless helicopters with options for additional aircraft. Waypoint plans to provide the Bell 525 Relentless to operators servicing a wide range of missions, including oil and gas, emergency medical service, search and rescue, firefighting and governmental support.

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AgustaWestland Initiates Production Phase Of AW609 TiltRotor

Designates Philadelphia Facility As First Final Assembly Line

The AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor program has achieved a key milestone; the initiation of the production phase in anticipation of the first customer deliveries.

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EASA Approves Certification For S-76D Helicopter

Deliveries Can Now Begin In Europe

EASA has approved the VIP Type Certificate for the S-76D helicopter, allowing for operation of the aircraft in Europe. The announcement was made at the 2015 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo show.

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Bristow Group More Than Triples Its H175 Orders

Secures Comprehensive Support Services Agreement With Airbus Helicopters

Bristow Group has raised its total firm orders for Airbus Helicopters’ H175 to 17, and also signed a comprehensive support services agreement for its new seven-metric-ton-category rotorcraft.

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Bell Helicopter Announces Purchase Agreement For Five Aircraft In The Caribbean

National Operations Centre, Air Division In Trinidad And Tobago To Acquire Bell 429, Bell 412EPI

The National Operations Centre, Air Division (NOCAD) in Trinidad and Tobago has entered into a purchase agreement with Bell Helicopter for four Bell 429s configured for Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) and one Bell 412EPI configured for Search and Rescue (SAR).

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