iscoverUS based Robinson Helicopters more than doubled its production numbers in 2011, turning out 356 helicopters as compared to 162 in 2010. The numbers are a welcome turnaround for the world’s largest maker of civilian helicopters, which saw orders plummet amid the US recession. The company built 893 aircraft at its peak two years ago.
Bell Helicopter has received approval from Transport Canada to increase the weight limit of its twin engine Bell 429 helicopter by 227kg to to 3405kg. The company said it will petition the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency for concurrence. The weight limit increase will be available to existing users of the aircraft through the
Boeing has announced a $370 million contract to produce 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters for the US Army, including seven destined for the ADF under a previously announced Foreign Military Sales agreement. Six of the other Chinooks will be sold to the United Arab Emirates while one will be kept by the US. This content is
Eurocopter has released enhanced performance specifications for its EC175 medium utility helicopter, due to begin deliveries later this year. Under the revised specs, Eurocopter upped the baseline payload/radius of action capacity to 16 passengers at 135 nautical miles, a 30 per cent increase over the initial performance baseline. For longer range missions, the EC175 will
Australian Aerospace has become the first civil helicopter maintenance training organisation to receive approval under CASA’s revamped safety regulations. The new Part 147 regulations are meant to more closely align Australia’s airworthiness standards with those of other leading aviation nations. The regulations came into force in June 2011. This content is available exclusively to Australian
The Navy’s last three Sea King helicopters made their final flight today, marking the end of 35 years of service. The flight also marked the end of the line for Nowra based 817 Squadron, which will stand down with a formal ceremony on Friday after 48 years continual service. This content is available exclusively to
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