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March 04, 2015

Airborne 03.04.15: Airbus' NEW H160, Robinson Buys 1000 RR300s, NEW Bell 407GXP

Also: Inverted Flat Spin Record, Belite Aircraft Reinvents the Cub, Aspen Evolution In Demand, Screamin’ Sasquatch, New Elite HeliSim, JetBlue Pilot Update

Airbus showed off its all-new H160 helicopter at Heli-Expo 2015. As the first product introduced with the Airbus Helicopters corporate identity and its new numbering designation, Airbus claims this 5.5 to 6-ton-class rotorcraft has nose-to-tail breakthroughs in design and systems. The H160 integrates as many as 68 different Airbus Helicopters-patented technologies. It has a cruise speed of 160 knots, and can carry 12 passengers at distances of up to 12

Airborne 03.04.15: Airbus Heli's NEW H160, Robinson Buys 1000 RR Engines, NEW Bell 407GXP

Also: Inverted Flat Spin Record, Belite Aircraft Reinvents the Cub, Aspen Evolution In Demand, Screamin’ Sasquatch, New Elite HeliSim, JetBlue Pilot Update

Airbus showed off its all-new H160 helicopter at Heli-Expo 2015. As the first product introduced with the Airbus Helicopters corporate identity and its new numbering designation, Airbus claims this 5.5 to 6-ton-class rotorcraft has nose-to-tail breakthroughs in design and systems. The H160 integrates as many as 68 different Airbus Helicopters-patented technologies. It has a cruise speed of 160 knots, and can carry 12 passengers at distances of up to 120 nautical miles for oil and gas missions, and a 450-nautical mile range with 20-minute reserve in public service or search and rescue tasks. Rolls-Royce and Robinson Heli

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GAO Finds U.S. Air Traffic System Vulnerable To Cyber Attack

Finds Weaknesses In Controls Designed To Prevent Unauthorized Network Access

In a recent report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that while the FAA has taken steps to protect its air traffic control systems from cyber-based and other threats, significant security control weaknesses remain, threatening the agency's ability to ensure the safe and uninterrupted operation of the national airspace system (NAS).

PW206B3 Engine Receives Key EASA Validation

New Engine Offers Optimized Performance For Airbus Helicopters Deutschland

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s new PW206B3 engine earned certification from EASA in December 2014, further clearing the way for its entry into service early this year on the new EC135P3 helicopter.

Esterline CMC Electronics’ Avionics Selected For X4 Helicopter

GPS, FMS To Be Standard Equipment In New Rotorcraft

Esterline CMC Electronics’ (CMC) CMA-9000 Flight Management System (FMS) and CMA-5024 Global Positioning System (GPS) Landing System Sensor have been selected as standard avionics for the new X4 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters.

EagleMed Adds 15th Medically Equipped Helicopter To Airbus Fleet

Company Moving Towards And All-Airbus Rotorcraft Fleet

EagleMed LLC critical care air medical transport has taken delivery of a new Airbus AS350 AStar helicopter outfitted with the most advanced aviation technology and latest life-saving medical equipment.

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Curtiss-Wright Introduces New Line Of Cockpit Recorders

Modular Design Reduces Weight By Half

Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s Defense Solutions division has unveiled a new family of ultra-lightweight recorders for cockpit image, voice and flight data. At only 5.7 lbs., the new Fortress recorders weigh about 50% less than early generation solid state recorders alternatives, which helps to significantly reduce fuel costs.

Gone West: Tuskegee Airman Col. Paul Green

Flew 25 Combat Missions With The 99th Fighter Squadron

Another of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen has Gone West. The Military Times relays a report from the Riverside (CA) Press-Enterprise that Col. Paul Green passed away at Brightwater Senior Living on Monday. Col. Green was 91.

Rolls-Royce To Boost Power, Fuel Efficiency For Bell 407GXP Helicopters

Sign Long-Term Agreement To Install Upgraded M250 Engines In The New Birds

Rolls-Royce and Bell Helicopter have signed a long-term agreement to install upgraded M250 engines in new Bell 407GXP helicopters, boosting power and fuel efficiency.

WAI Announces Pioneer Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2015

Mother Daughter Team From Waco, Texas Among Those To Be Honored At Annual Conference

Women in Aviation International has announced the induction of mother daughter team, Deanie and Nancy Parrish of Wings Across America; Priscilla (Pat) Blum, founder of the Corporate Angel Network; and Phoebe Omlie, extraordinary aviation trailblazer, into the Women in Aviation International’s prestigious Pioneer Hall of Fame.

First Two P&WC-Powered EC175 Helicopters Delivered To NHV

Belgian Company Is On Of The Launch Customers For New Airbus Model

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E-powered EC175 helicopters have been recently delivered to Belgian operator NHV (Noordzee Helicopters Vlaanderen). NHV, one of the launch customers for Airbus Helicopter’s new model, has started commercial operation with its first two EC175 helicopters in the North Sea in December 2014 which have already accumulated more than 300 hrs of flight.

Garmin Pilot Optimizes Charts For Helicopter Operators

Eight Major Metro Areas, Gulf Of Mexico Included In First Release

Garmin is rolling out a new version of Garmin Pilot for iOS, which adds a suite of features tailored to helicopter operators. These features incorporate helicopter route charts throughout eight U.S. metropolitan areas, including the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, the latest version of Garmin Pilot allows pilots to easily identify and document the highest obstacle along their flight plan route, which fulfills Part 135 Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) requirements set forth by the FAA.

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Bell Announces Sales To Qiqihar Kun Feng General Aviation Co.

Deal With Chinese Company Includes Firm Order For Two Bell 407GX Aircraft By Chinese Company, LOI For Five 505s

Bell Helicopter has announced the purchase of two Bell 407GX and a letter of intent to purchase five Bell 505 aircraft by Qiqihar Kun Feng General Aviation Co., a subsidiary of Kun Feng Group, a agricultural holding company.

Redbird Names Michael Clifford COO

Former CIO At Whole Foods To Join Redbird Management Team

Redbird Flight Simulations of Austin, Texas announced today a key addition to its executive leadership team with the hiring of Michael Clifford as Chief Operating Officer.

Aero-TV: The Electrifying E-Fest 2015 - World’s Greatest Indoor Fly-In?

E-Fest: The Greatest Indoor Airshow We've EVER Seen!

While at E-Fest 2015, it’s obvious that ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had a great time, and he talked with E-Fest committee member Frank Noll to get some background on this great event.

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Aero-TV: The Electrifying E-Fest 2015 - World’s Greatest Indoor Fly-In?

E-Fest: The Greatest Indoor Airshow We've EVER Seen!

While at E-Fest 2015, it’s obvious that ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had a great time, and he talked with E-Fest committee member Frank Noll to get some background on this great event. Noll explained that E-Fest is an annual indoor electric R/C Festival that brings together about 250 pilots every February to fly, and to advance their sport. The event takes place at the University of Illinois Track and Field Armory in Champaign, Illinois. The primary sponsor of E-Fest is Hobbico, a major source of the equipment that makes flying indoor elec

Airbus Helicopters Unveils Its All-New H160

Integrates 68 Different Patented Airbus Technologies

Airbus Helicopters on Tuesday unveiled the twin-engine H160 at the Heli-Expo industry show’s opening in Orlando, Florida, where a full-scale representative model is being displayed at the company’s exhibit.

Bell Helicopter Introduces The New 407GXP

Upgrades To The Bell 407GX Further Enhance Capability, Company Says Bell Helicopter introduced the new Bell 407GXP Tuesday at Heli-Expo in Orlando, FL. The new aircraft incorporates the reliability and advanced technology of the Bell 407GX platform, and introduces performance improvement, payload increase and pilot workload reduction.

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Rolls-Royce, Robinson Helicopter Sign Agreement For 1,000 RR300 Engines

Ten-Year Deal To Power R66 Aircraft

Rolls-Royce and Robinson Helicopter Company have signed a new, 10-year agreement to supply at least 1,000 RR300 engines to power R66 aircraft.

House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee Begins FAA Reauthorization Process

Holds Initial Hearing With FAA Administrator Michael Huerta As The Only Witness On The Agenda

The House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee on Tuesday heard from FAA Administrator Michael Huerta as it began the process of crafting legislation to reauthorize the agency.

AeroSports Update: FAA Revising Flight Service Operation

GA Pilots Will See Changes In Services Provided By FAA Flight Service Because Of Increased Use Of Online Computer Services

Recognizing a shift in users' preferences for automated services, the FAA is changing its Flight Service operation to make it more efficient and reduce costs. The agency says it will continue to maintain the highest level of safety.

Bell, Air Methods Corporation Reach Agreement For 200 Bell 407GXP Helicopters

Largest Bell 407 Sale In Company History

Bell Helicopter on Tuesday announced an agreement for the sale of 200 Bell 407GXPs configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to Air Methods Corporation. This order marks one of the largest commercial sales in Bell Helicopter’s history and one of the largest orders in the industry’s history. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2016 with a 10 year contract.

AgustaWestland, Bristow Sign Exclusive AW609 Platform Development Agreement

Joint Announcement Made At Heli-Expo With Real Aircraft ‘On-Static’ Public Premier

AgustaWestland and Bristow announced today the signing of a platform development agreement for the AW609 TiltRotor program. The announcement was made at Heli-Expo in Orlando, FL on the occasion of the ‘on static’ public premiere of a real AW609 aircraft at the US exhibition, featuring a dedicated Bristow/Eastern Airways paint scheme.

Airborne 03.03.15: AW189 Certified, Honeywell Heli Forecast, HondaJet Sim

Also: NBAA Likes PBOR II, Wipaire Viking Endorsement, R44 Update, PW Engine Ctr, Twirly Birds

Its going to be a great week for rotorcraft as HAI gets it start in Orlando, Florida... we should have confirmation today of new aircraft from Airbus Helicopters as well as progress reports from Bell, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky, Robinson, Enstrom, and a number of others. But, there is some excitement at HAI from the folks at Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, who have confirmed FAA validation of the EASA certification for their AW189 medium twin engine helicopter. In its 17th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchasing

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.04.15)

"Furthermore, after months of delay, the FAA finally released its proposed rule for the integration of small unmanned aerial systems or UAS into the National Airspace System. Unfortunately the reported timeline of 2017 for finalization of the UAS rule would ensure other countries move ahead of the U.S." Source: House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee chair Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.04.15): HIWAS

Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS).

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.04.15)

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