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April 1, 2007
FlightSafety International has appointed Benjamin Burton staff vice president, compliance and regulatory affairs, based in Washington, D.C. Burton joined FlightSafety last year to lead the team responsible for FlightSafety’s FAA and JAA government compliance activities. Metro Aviation, Inc. has named Jim Kettles as director of sales and customer support. The newly-created position at Metro...March 1, 2007
The Bush administration is asking Congress for $481.4 billion to fund the Pentagon’s basic operations in Fiscal 2008 — up more than 11 percent over this year, our sister publication Defense Daily reports. The Army’s $130-billion portion of the Fiscal 2008 request is 18.5 percent higher than the $109.7-billion Fiscal 2007 request. It would support aviation modernization, covering 37 Bell...March 1, 2007
Monica McIntyre has received the Helicopter Assn. International’s MD Helicopter Law Enforcement award. Recently retired, McIntyre was the nation’s first female law enforcement pilot. She flew in Lakewood, Calif. as a Sky Knight pilot for the Sheriff’s Dept. for 25 years. Glen Cornett has received the Helicopter...March 1, 2007
IF THERE’S A DOWNTURN IN THE OFFING, IT’S HARD TO find someone who has a hint of it. As many of us packed our bags and prepared to wade into the hubbub of this year’s Heli-Expo in Orlando, Rotor & Wing surveyed the industry on the promises and pitfalls that 2007 and beyond may hold. Normally a skeptical lot, the helicopter industry veterans with whom we spoke shared nothing but...March 1, 2007
HELI-EXPO HAS GROWN APACE with the industry it represents. Just as operators and manufacturers are hard-pressed to field helicopters to meet all the demand before them, visitors to the annual gathering’s exhibit hall can barely find the time to see all the displays and products of interest. To help its readers meet that challenge, Rotor & Wing has gathered snapshots of what some of this...February 1, 2007
Is There No End In Sight? No, there isn’t. At least according to Lynn Tilton. The helicopter industry is in the midst of unprecedented demand for its goods and services nearly across the board — just about everybody agrees on that. But as the helicopter industry prepares for its biggest annual gathering, the Helicopter Assn. International’s Heli-Expo (this year in Orlando, Fla. March...January 1, 2007
Long recognized as a major producer of lighting products for military and commercial aircraft, Hoffman Engineering designs advanced lighting systems for night-vision and covert applications. The demand for the company’s innovative designs has resulted in an increasingly broader range of interior and exterior lighting projects. Civil rotorcraft use of night-vision goggles (NVGs) is rising rapidly as...January 1, 2007
After two consecutive years of double-digit growth and sales to some of the biggest names in the rotorcraft industry, it’s clear that Sky Connect is a dynamic and growing company on the move. Blockbuster sales in 2006 to industry heavyweights ERA and Rotorcraft Leasing put Sky Connect on the map, coinciding with the introduction of new products, a significantly expanded sales force, and development...January 1, 2007
As an established supplier of quality emergency distress transmitters and homing-locating systems, Techtest Ltd. offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of Search and Rescue equipment available today. Ranging from lightweight portable beacons to fixed and deployable emergency transmitters, Techtest products operate on the 406 MHz SARSAT frequency to ensure the fastest possible satellite detection...January 1, 2007
AvMap/Navigation’s expertise and know-how in aeronautical navigation has provided trustworthy and technologically advanced products for more than 10 years. The EKP-IV PRO portable GPS moving map system was specifically designed for law-enforcement, search-and-rescue (SAR) and homeland-security customers. The EKP-IV Pro is an upgraded version of the EKP-IIIC Pro system that has been available to...January 1, 2007
CMC Electronics Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, sales and support of leading technology electronics products for the aviation and global positioning markets. CMC’s focus is on delivering innovative cockpit-systems integration and avionics solutions to its customers worldwide. Its principal locations are in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario, and Chicago, Illinois. In 1901, Guglielmo...January 1, 2007
Simplex Manufacturing is committed to providing premier aviation products in the field of fire management, agricultural applications, and now power-line maintenance. Its entire team is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer support worldwide. Simplex is entering its 61st year of engineering and manufacturing excellence. The company is proud of the generations of operators that have expanded...January 1, 2007
Paradigm Aerospace Corp. today has evolved into a helicopter and aviation facility that strives to deliver an exceptional experience for the pilot and owner/operators of light- to medium-turbine helicopters. Its goal is to provide an overall product and service that is exceptional in quality and completed right the first time 100 percent of the time... and always an exceptional result. Delivering the...January 1, 2007
Edwards & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1977, focusing on refurbishment and sales of used helicopters. Edwards expanded into international markets, built a larger facility, and earned certification as an FAA Repair Station and Bell-approved Customer Service Facility. In 1999, Bell Helicopter and Textron purchased Edwards and its subsidiary companies. When these companies were acquired, Bell’s...January 1, 2007
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., founded in 1979 as a subsidiary of Edwards and Associates, Inc., designs, develops, manufactures, certifies, markets, warehouses, and distributes state-of-the-art, FAA/supplemental type certificate (STC)-approved products and accessories to enhance the operation, safety and versatility of helicopters. A majority of Aeronautical’s innovative products and accessories are...January 1, 2007
Long known for pushing the envelope of helicopter technology, the Helicopters Div. of Kaman Aerospace Corp. continues its legacy of innovation and leadership with new products, new technologies, and an exciting new area of focus. Today’s Kaman is a high-capability rotorcraft expert, delivering support and upgrades to strong niche products while innovating new concepts and vertical flight solutions...January 1, 2007
"This special report has evolved into a significant reference source for helicopter operators of all types." Welcome to the 2007 edition of the Annual Reports edition of our magazine. During the past few years, this special report has evolved into a significant reference source for helicopter operators of all types. Just a quick glance through the Executive Outlook section that follows below will...January 1, 2007
Jan. 23-25 — International Specialists’ Meeting on Unmanned Rotorcraft, sponsored by the Arizona Chapter of the American Helicopter Society, Phoenix, Ariz. Phone: Scott Swinsick, 480-891-8429; E-mail: scott.swinsick@boeing.com. Jan. 31-Feb. 1 — Middle East Business Aviation, Airport Expo Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Contact: Phone: 971-4-286-7755; Fax 971-4-286-6166; E-mail...January 1, 2007
Tilton Names New President at MD Helicopters MD Helicopters owner Lynn Tilton has named industry veteran Charles Vehlow to be president of the Mesa, Ariz. manufacturer. Tilton directly ran MD for most of 2006 after having replaced the previous top management team of Robert Rene and Randy Kesterson. "I have been working quite closely with Chuck and the high-quality MD executive team over the last year...January 1, 2007
R&W’s Question of the Month What do you think of the U.S. Air Force’s choice of the Chinook as its next-generation combat search-and-rescue helicopter? Let us know, and look for your and others’ responses in a future issue. You’ll find contact information at the bottom of the page. Is the West at War? Thank you for the essay on the public attitude toward combat operations in...
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