Category: Helicopters

RACQ CareFlight has recognised Aviation Australia’s ongoing contribution to the rescue service by applying the training organisation’s logo on one of its aircraft. Aviation Australia provides access to its facilities at Brisbane Airport for training and events, and through hosting fundraising activities. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member

Bell Helicopter’s new Short Light Single (SLS) helicopter product is receiving significant interest in Australia and New Zealand. Hawker Pacific, the regional sales agent for Bell, has reported strong forward interest, well before the helicopter becomes available in the market. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading

Eurocopter’s EC225 – a derivative of the Super Puma – is set to return to flight after main gear box shaft failures on two EC225s in the North Sea during 2012 forced the grounding of the aircraft. The airworthiness suspension will be lifted this month following approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and

The Bell 429s operated under Navy’s Retention and Motivation Initiative 2 (RMI 2) program have been upgraded with a 225kg increased max takeoff weight (to 3,405kg), bringing with it an increase in the helicopter’s payload-range. “With this upgrade, one aircraft can now execute substantially more tasks in a single mission,” RMI contractor Raytheon said in