http://www.aviationtoday.com Aviation Today en-us 2013 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:29 EDT Editor’s Note: E-volo does not use the words “rotorcraft,” “rotary-wing aircraft” or “helicopter.” Yet, the author believes their concept clearly belongs to the rotorcraft family (according to the definition in Webster’s dictionary). Therefore, the author is... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/German-Start-Up-Building-Electric-Two-Seater_78944.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT The helicopter industry lost a pioneer last week, as former Canadian Air Force pilot Osvil “Ozzie” York died following a brief illness. Ozzie York. Photo courtesy of Twirly Birds... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/Helicopter-Industry-Loses-Pioneer-Ozzie-York_78920.html Thu, 4 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT Robinson CEO Kurt Robinson at the company’s Heli-Expo 2013 press briefing.   At its annual press conference held during Heli-Expo in March, Robinson Helicopter Co. President Kurt Robinson reported impressive 2012 sales for its three-model line of rotorcraft. Its new R66 turbine, sales-leading R44... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/Robinson-Reports-a-Productive-2012-Promising-2013_78886.html Mon, 1 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT Cobham, the avionics firm based in Mineral Wells, Texas, arrived at Heli-Expo 2013 with HeliSAS, the company’s sleek autopilot system specifically designed for the light helicopter market. Weighing in at a scant 15 lbs., the system, which was designed for Part 27-catagory helicopters in VFR conditions... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/Cobham-Takes-HeliSAS-Through-Paces-Over-Vegas-Desert_78754.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 0:00:00 EDT The International Helicopter Safety Team, or IHST (Booth C1103) has released new figures that show the total number of civil helicopter accidents in the U.S. continued to trend downward... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/IHST-Helicopter-Accidents-Lower-But-Private-Incidents-Rise_78652.html Mon, 4 Mar 2013 0:00:00 EST Breeze-Eastern, aerospace hoist and winch specialist, announced a number of new leadership positions as the company focuses on becoming more customer-centric. (The Breeze-Eastern Team at the Whippany, N.J. headquarters)... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/Breeze-Eastern-Gets-New-Leadership_78536.html Thu, 21 Feb 2013 0:00:00 EST American Eurocopter has booked its first U.S. order for the Mercedes-Benz Style EC145, which features a VIP package modeled after the iconic car series. Speedway Aviation purchased an EC145... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/Benz-Style-EC145-Gets-First-U-S-Operator_77722.html Wed, 7 Nov 2012 0:00:00 EST AgustaWestland’s AW169 makes its entrance in Turkey thanks to a recent order by Kaan Air. AgustaWestland... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/AgustaWestland-Signs-with-Kaan-Air_77382.html Mon, 1 Oct 2012 0:00:00 EDT Helicenter has received approval for training on the Guimbal Cabri G2.    Helicenter Aviation has added a second training Cabri G2. Leicester, UK-based Helicentre... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/Helicentre-Trains-With-Cabri-G2_77414.html Mon, 1 Oct 2012 0:00:00 EDT R66 flanks a lineup of Robinson helicopters at the company’s headquarters in Torrance, Calif. As mentioned in my August column, “Safety Goes Hand in Glove with Mission” (page 52), I had the opportunity to attend the Robinson Helicopter Corp. Pilot Safety Course and fly the R22 and R66 at... http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/personal-corporate/personal-ac/Robinson-Pilot-Safety-Training-Essential-for-Reducing-Risks_77182.html Sat, 1 Sep 2012 0:00:00 EDT