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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Rotorcraft Report: Incidents Around World Raise Maintenance Issues
SERVICES In addition to the Aug. 31 Air Evac Lifeteam crash in the U.S., accidents in Sweden and Israel have raised questions about the adequacy of helicopter maintenance. The Swedish Accident Investigation Board reportedly has criticized that Scandinavian nation’s armed forces for their maintenance of... [read more]
July 1, 2008
Rotorcraft Report: Bristow-Cobham Joint Venture Wins Aw Training Contract
TRAINING FB Heliservices has won a contract from AgustaWestland to provide training services for pilots outside the United Kingdom. The contract in...
April 18, 2008
HAI Opens Membership to Pilots, Mechanics, Students
The Helicopter Assn International (HAI) has modified its by-laws to bring more pilots and maintenance technicians into the fold. The new by-laws allow any pilot or technician to join the group provided the individual is “not an officer, director or...
November 1, 2007
Eye on Maintenance: Bristow Takes on a Big Bias
BRISTOW GROUP SEES A LOT OF fertile ground to be plowed in finding new helicopter mechanics. Folks in this industry spend a lot of time talking about the shortage of pilots. In fact, a look back over the 40 years of Rotor & Wing will reveal that the...
August 1, 2007
On This Month’s Cover
TRADITIONALLY, WE TELL YOU WHAT we’ve placed on the monthly issue’s cover in a sentence or two on our Table of Contents page. That would have been a challenge this month, since our cover is made up of a selection of 49 covers that have appeared on...
June 1, 2007
Rotorcraft Report: CAE to Build NH90 Maintenance Trainers
TRAINING/MAINTENANCE CAE will develop virtual training systems for the instruction of German military maintenance crews on the NH Industries NH90. The Montreal-based company won the contract from Helicopter Training Media International GmBH, a 50/50 joint...
March 1, 2007
Heli-Expo: Simulators, Safety, Solutions, and Surprises
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...
March 1, 2007
Helicopter Training: From the Factories
Bell Parent Plans Academy in India Bell Helicopter is looking to set up a training academy in India. The move is part of Bell parent Textron’s effort to strengthen its position in one of the world’s most promising aviation markets. In addition to...
February 1, 2007
Now for the Price of Success
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...
November 1, 2006
COMING EVENTS
Nov. 13-14-Third Annual Rotary-Wing Technology Course: Flight Simulation and Avionics The Days Inn Penn State, State College, Pa. Contact: Nancy Eckard, 814-863-5100 E-mail: ConferenceInfo1@outreach.psu.edu; Web...
July 1, 2006
From the Factories
Bell Weighs Creating Training School In India Bell Helicopter is looking at the feasibility of setting up a training school in India, bringing in an Indian partner under a joint venture . The training school is part of its strategy to boost sales and forge...
September 1, 2005
We Know What - But Why?
Human factors is a key to understanding how skilled pilots slip into dangerous situations and finding ways to help them and their crews reverse course. The Jetranger came in hot and low, 100 kt. at 10 ft. agl. Just before reaching the refueling point, the...
November 1, 2004
Rotorcraft Report
Eurocopter, Bell Bag Border Patrol Orders U.S. border security officials have made their long-awaited choice of rotorcraft to replenish their fleet. The Department of Homeland Security in late September picked Eurocopter's EC120 Colibri for low-level...
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