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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Offshore Notebook
How cool would it be to walk up to the Sikorsky factory and hand them a multi-million dollar check for 10 S-76s? I have wondered if buying a helicopter is as big a chore as buying a car. Then I wondered about... [read more]
August 1, 2009
Rotorcraft Report: New MD500E for Hawaii County
PUBLIC SERVICE Hawaii County is getting a new MD500E to replace its aging Chopper One. The new helicopter, which the Hawaii County Fire Department will operate, will handle rescue services and be based at...
August 1, 2009
Program Insider: Australia to Upgrade Tigers
Australia’s latest defence capability plan (DCP), released July 1, reveals plans to upgrade or replace three types of helicopters in service with the country’s Defence Force (ADF). In particular, it looks...
May 1, 2009
Rotorcraft Report: Recession Survival Courses
SERVICES The International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) Group, a U.K.-based aviation consulting firm, is offering a series of recession survival courses for aerospace companies. "We have a wealth...
January 1, 2009
Center Capital Corporation
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December 1, 2008
2008 Buyer’s Guide Product Listings: Products & Services
Aircraft Sales Brokers Austin Jet International 6501 Torrey Pines Austin, TX 78746 E-mail: helisales@austinjet.com Web: www.austinjet.com Phone: 512-292-7088 Fax: 512-233-2726 Heli-Lynx 684 Mud Street East, Hangar #1 Stoney Creek, ON, Canada L8J 3C9 E-mail...
December 1, 2008
2008 Buyer’s Guide Directory Listings: Directory
A AAR Corp., 1100 North Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191; E-mail: paul.oppenheim@aarcorp.com; Web: www.aarcorp.com; Phone: 630-227-2000; Fax: 630-227-2039 Acadian Composites LLC, 301 W. Pont Des Mouton Road, Lafayette, LA 70507; E-mail...
September 1, 2008
Fleet Management: Making TBOs Things of the Past
Compelled by current and anticipated customer demands for lower operating costs, Turbomeca is working on eliminating the need for TBOs for its engines. Turbomeca is developing a system to provide near real-time tracking of engine performance and configuration...
September 1, 2008
Services: Exhibitions: Helitech 2008
With change and challenges aplenty in Europe’s helicopter marketplace, organizers of Helitech bring their all rotary-wing trade show to the Continent for the first time this year. Helitech’s first show outside of the United Kingdom will highlight...
August 1, 2008
Rotorcraft Report: Aerial Firefighting a Focus At Helitech 2008 in Portugal
SERVICES Citing Europe’s growing need for aerial firefighting skills and resources, the organizers of October’s Helitech 2008 are hosting a conference on that subject on the trade show’s first day. Helitech 2008, an offshoot of the...
July 9, 2008
The Latest on Happenings at Farnborough
FIL Offers Free Shuttle Bus Service Farnborough International Limited (FIL) announced that it will provide a free shuttle bus service for exhibitors and trade visitors travelling in to next week’s air show from the three principal local railway...
June 1, 2008
Rotorcraft Report: People
Rolls-Royce appointed Ken Roberts as president, helicopter engines. Roberts, based in Indianapolis, will be responsible for the global leadership of the company’s helicopter engine business. John C. Sorensen was appointed vice president and treasurer at...
June 1, 2008
Air Shows: Farnborough
The 60th anniversary show brings some things old, many things new. In its 60th anniversary year, the Farnborough Air Show will have visitors reminiscing of the old and embracing the new....
June 1, 2008
From the Factories: Bell Offers Students Sallie Mae Financing
Bell Helicopter is offering its training students the ability to obtain U.S. Sallie Mae financing for their training. Students at Bell’s Helicopter Training Academy at Alliance Airport north of Dallas can secure a Career Training Loan from SLM...
May 7, 2008
Work Stalls on Funding Bill for U.S. FAA
In what may be a sign that big airlines are losing their fight for user fees, talks have broken down over new funding for the U.S. FAA. The Wall Street Journal reports recent attempts at a bipartisan compromise in...
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