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March 01, 2016

Garmin Unveils aera 660 Next Generation Aviation Portable Navigator

Purpose-Built Aviation Portable Has Touchscreen, Interactive Maps, More

Garmin International has unveiled the aera 660, a new cost-effective, feature-rich, purpose-built aviation portable. The compact 5-inch capacitive touchscreen boasts a bright, sunlight readable display complete with rich, interactive maps and a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver that can be viewed in portrait or landscape modes for optimum customization.

The Second Prototype Of The Skye SH09 Helicopter

The First flight of P2, the second prototype of the Marenco Swisshelicopter SH09, was performed Friday with Richard Trueman, Chief Test Pilot, at the controls and Peter Wittwer as Flight-Test Engineer at the company's facilities at Mollis airport in Switzerland.

Replaces Analog Gauges In Helos Manufactured By Helicopteres Guimbal Of France

Aspen Avionics has announced that the EFD1000 Primary Flight Display System (PFD) system is now available as a factory option on the Cabri G2 helicopter manufactured by Helicopteres Guimbal of France.

Puts Stronger Focus On Customer Support & Services

Ben Bridge has been appointed Executive Vice President Global Business while Matthieu Louvot becomes Executive Vice President Customer Support & Services, in a move aimed at consolidating Airbus Helicopters’ leading position while remaining as close as possible to its customers. Both Global Business and Support & Services functions are now sitting at the company’s Executive Committee.

Third FAA Type Certificate Issued For The Y12

On Feb. 25th, AVIC announced that they received an information sent by FAA on Feb. 22nd, saying that the advanced turboprop new-generation general-purpose regional aircraft Y12F, independently developed by AVIC, has been granted the Type Certificate (TC) by FAA. This is the third FAA TC for the Y12 series following the previous two granted to Y12IV and Y12E aircraft. Furthermore, till now Y12F is the unique FAA certified 8-ton commuter aircraft as per FAR Part 23 worldwide and has been put into market.

Covers Lynx Line Of ADS-B Products

The FAA has issued an Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Part 27 rotorcraft to L-3 Aviation Products for the installation of its Lynx line of ADS-B products.

Sikorsky Releases Flight Crew Operating Manual For S-92, S-76D Helicopters

Will Be Peer-Reviewed By HeliOffshore

Sikorsky has announced that it has released Flight Crew Operating Manuals (FCOM) for the S-92 and S-76D helicopters for oil and gas transportation missions to HeliOffshore for peer review. The manuals help pilots understand the intent of system operations by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and are part of an effort led by the HeliOffshore industry association to enhance safety and build collaboration across the industry.

Company Leverages Operations And Parts Supply Expertise To Serve Helicopters

Aerospace and defense contractor AAR has begun offering a broad range of aftermarket support services for helicopter operators, including parts sales, engineering, and total lifecycle support programs, under its new Rotorcraft Services business division.

Reducing Cost By Integrating The Audio Panel, Intercom, And Com Radio...

While at EAA AirVenture 2013, ANN’s News Editor Tom Patton talks with Greg Ledbetter, the Manufacturing Manager of PS Engineering about their PAR 200 Combo Panel. The unique feature of this interview is that it is being recorded through the intercom system of the PAR 200. Ledbetter started off by pointing out the features of what they call the “Intel-a-box.” This automatic squelch allows dissimilar headsets to be used without the requirement to constantly fiddle around with the squelch control.

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Honeywell Forecasts Up To 4,800 Helicopter Deliveries Over The Next Five Years

New Helicopter Purchase Plan Rates Stable But Fewer Total New Model Purchases Expected

In the face of a slower global economic growth environment and increased volatility in oil and gas-related markets, the helicopter industry is reacting with a cautious outlook for near-term new purchases. In its 18th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook, Honeywell forecasts 4,300 to 4,800 civilian-use helicopters will be delivered from 2016 to 2020, roughly 400 helicopters lower than the 2015 five-year forecast.

Outlines The ARC's Organization, Responsibilities, And Tasks

This FAA has released the charter for the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) which will advise the agency on the establishment of the performance standards and requirements for micro unmanned aircraft systems.

Will Provide Inflight Cellular And Satellite Wi-Fi Internet

Aspen Avionics and Flightcell International will use a proprietary version of Aspen’s CG-100 Connected Gateway System to enable pilots and passengers of both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft to receive and send data communications, the companies announced jointly Monday.