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Royal Thai Air Force adding H135 training helicopters

Airbus Helicopters signs an order for six H135 military training helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force, as part of its pilot training enhancement program.


HAI’s new board directors

The Helicopter Association International’s members elect four new directors, who will help steer an organization representing more than 3,000 aviation businesses.


Genesys VFR HeliSAS STC approved for Bell 505

Genesys Aerosystems receives Supplemental Type Certification for the VFR HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System on the Bell 505.
 
 
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Mike Sagely

Sagely to share operational insight at YXX Aerial Firefighting Conference

Mike Sagely, senior pilot with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, will share a range of insight about tactical operations performed in one of the world’s most-demanding regions in terms of emergency support and urban fire suppression. He will also share his experience of evaluating technology for helicopter platforms. » Read more...
 
Rostec

Rostec to begin supplying Ansat to China

Russian Helicopters, a holding company of Rostec, receives Type Certification for its Ansat light multipurpose helicopter for use in the People’s Republic of China. The validation paves the way for what Russia’s Minister of Industry believes could be hundreds of helicopter sales – beginning with a contract for 20. » Read more...
 
 
NEWS 
 

Four H160s for French Navy SAR missions

A partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines will supply four H160s as an interim measure until the Guépard fleet is fully operational. » Read more...

Bell APT 70 achieves first BVLOS flights

Bell Textron continues its Autonomous Pod Transport 70 pilot program with the completion of the vehicle's first Beyond Visual Line of Sight flights. » Read more...

Bombardier deal to sell rail unit to Alstom

Alstom signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Bombardier Inc. and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to acquire Bombardier Transportation. » Read more...
 
Events 
 
Aerial Fire

CCAA Workshop, Fatigue Risk Management Training

February 26, 2020
Location: CCAA offices, Ottawa, ON
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Aerial Firefighting Conference, presented by WINGS and HELICOPTERS

March 31, 2020
Location: Abbotsford International Airport, Airside Event Spaces, Abbotsford, BC
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