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Feb
20
2024

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada adds helicopter engine overhaul capability at Singapore facility

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Singapore Airshow, February 20, 2024 – Pratt & Whitney Canada announced today it will expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by creating a new overhaul line in Singapore for its PT6C-67C engines, which power the Leonardo AW139 medium-twin helicopter. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

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Tags: MRO Pratt Whitney Pratt Whitney Canada PW&C Singapore
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Feb
27
2024

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B2 engines surpass 200,000 flight hours on Swiss Air Force’s H135 helicopter fleet

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Anaheim, California (February 27, 2024) – Pratt & Whitney Canada today congratulated the Swiss Air Force for achieving 200,000 flight hours on its fleet of 45 PW206B2 engines, powering 19 Airbus H135 helicopters. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

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Tags: Airbus H135 H135 Pratt & Whitney PW&C PW206B2 Engine Swiss Air Force
Categories: HeliNews Headlines


Feb
14
2024

MD Helicopters Expands New Authorized Service Center and Parts Retailer Network

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Mesa, Arizona: February 14, 2024 – MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce two new additions to its growing global network of MDH service providers. Clemens Aviation of Wichita, Kansas, is now an MD Helicopters Authorized Service Center (ASC). Additionally, Seaside Helicopters of Mesa, Arizona, became an MD Helicopters Authorized Spare Parts Retailer. With a wealth of MDH service experience and knowledge, these new network additions further deliver on MD Helicopters’ commitment to increasing support options and reducing service response times for customers.

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Tags: Clemns Aviation MD Helicoppters MDH
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Feb
26
2024

Becker Avionics Continuous Improvement Programs Excels

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Becker Avionics' guiding principle is to focus on the requirements of our customers. Becker does not and will not chase the latest technology for the sake of technology, which is all too common. Priority number one is product support, followed by our best attempt to understand our customers’ operational needs and to develop products that address those requirements.

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Categories: Press Releases


Feb
15
2024

Transwest Helicopters receives FAA approval for Vertical Reference Mission Equipment

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Oliver, BC, Canada – February 15, 2024 – Previously approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and now approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Transwest’s Bell Medium Vertical Reference Doors are approved for the Bell 205A-1, 212, 214B/B1 and 412, 412EP, 412CF aircraft and are readily available.

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Tags: Bell Flight Bell Helicopter FAA TCCA Transwest Helicopters
Categories: Press Releases


Feb
15
2024

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2023 results

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Amsterdam, 15 February 2024 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2023 financial results and provided guidance for 2024.

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Tags: Airbus
Categories: Press Releases


Feb
15
2024

Helicopter Express Launches into HUMS with Foresight MX

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15 February, 2024 – GPMS International announced today that Helicopter Express has completed their first installation of Foresight MX, the industry’s leading HUMS solution, on their new Bell 429.  Additionally, Helicopter Express has placed a follow-on order of Foresight MX for their new Bell 412EPX. 

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Tags: Bell 412EPX Bell 429 Bell Flight Bell Helicopter Foresight MX GPMS Helicopter Express HUMS
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Feb
16
2024

Padpilot launches helicopter theory for PPL(H)

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The set of 9 PPL(H) subjects is available on Padpilot’s new eReader content platform, allowing digital content to be accessed on any device: Android, Apple or browser.  The series is accompanied by resources for helicopter training providers, including editable classroom presentations that mirror the book content, learning management systems, student progress tests, and compliance & technical support.

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Tags: Padpilot
Categories: HeliNews Headlines


Feb
16
2024

Padpilot launches helicopter theory for PPL(H) 

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Pilot training publisher, Padpilot, has released a new series of interactive theory books and training resources for Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) theoretical knowledge studies.  The set of 9 PPL(H) subjects is available on Padpilot’s new eReader content platform, allowing digital content to be accessed on any device: Android, Apple or browser. 

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Feb
16
2024

EPNER Selects Loft Dynamics’ Virtual Reality Simulator to Train Highly Qualified Test Pilots

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Loft Dynamics, a leading virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training device (FSTD) manufacturer, announced today that EPNER, the world-renowned and highly selective test pilot school in France, will acquire one of the company’s EASA-qualified simulators. EPNER will use Loft Dynamics’ Airbus H125 VR FSTD to safely and efficiently train their students in executing and evaluating maneuvers uniquely required for their job function. The school is the latest organization to harness the power of virtual reality to make pilot training safer, more affordable, accessible and sustainable.

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Tags: EPNER Loft Dynamics
Categories: Press Releases