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Monday, March 1, 2010
Rotorcraft Report: LEA Offers Loan Program for Training
Training / Financing Leading Edge Aviation (LEA) has secured approval to offer Sallie Mae’s Smart Option... [read more]
February 1, 2010
Helicopter Financing Tight But Not Terminal
Services | Financing Although helicopter financing is in the doldrums compared to the boom years, some experts predict a recovery beginning in the second half of this year. The current chill followed a prolonged period of hot and heady days from 2004 through...
January 1, 2010
How CCAD Tackled A Growing Workload
About a year ago, the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) faced a dilemma. A steady flow of battle-damaged helicopters was coming in for refurbishment and overhaul from Iraq and Afghanistan, and the center was tasked to carry out two major Sikorsky H-60 upgrade...
December 1, 2009
2009 Rotor & Wing Buyer's Guide
A A&P Hydraulics, 9283 Industrial Blvd., Leland, NC 28451; Email: ap-hydraulics@mindspring.com; Web: www.ap-hydraulics.com; Phone: 910-371-1151 AAR Corp, 1100 North Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191; Email: paul.oppenheim@ aarcorp.com; Web...
December 1, 2009
Farewell 2009
The year is drawing to a close. I’ve heard many say they can’t wait for this year to be over. In general, certainly in reference to the economy, I have to agree. Looking back over the year in rotorcraft there have been some highs and lows. One...
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...
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
Aviation Finance Experience You Can Count On...
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...
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