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Airbus Helicopters and PHI sign for 20 H175 and 8 H160

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Marignane, 12 September 2023 – Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H175 and 8 H160 helicopters to serve the energy market worldwide, including in the US. These 28 state-of-the-art helicopters will better position PHI to respond to the energy market’s expected growing offshore transportation needs.These Leer másAirbus Helicopters and PHI sign for 20 H175 and 8 H160[…]

EURORSA HeliresQ Atlantic Workshop

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EURORSA (Rescue Swimmers Association) — La Asociación Europea de Nadadores de Rescate celebrará en España el Eurorsa HeliresQ Atlantic Workshop, concretamente del 28 al 29 de septiembre en la localidad de Adeje (Tenerife). Además, y en exclusiva para los rescatadores socios, el día 27 tendrá lugar la ya clásica jornada de competición acuática (PT y Leer másEURORSA HeliresQ Atlantic Workshop[…]

Bell 206: the first solo around-the-world helicopter flight

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40 years recently surpassed since Richard “Dick” Harold Smith touched down in the Bell 206 Jet Ranger III at the Bell Helicopter Hurst Heliport, now known as the Floyd Carlson Airfield. This historic flight marked the completion of the very first solo around-the-world flight by helicopter. Smith’s journey had begun 352 days earlier, on August Leer másBell 206: the first solo around-the-world helicopter flight[…]

Northrop Grumman enhance the B-2 Spirit digital communications

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PALMDALE, Calif. – Aug. 9, 2023 – Northrop Grumman Corporation in partnership with the US Air Force successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer (IAMT) demonstration with the B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base as part of the ongoing modernization efforts incorporating digital engineering. IAMT delivers an advanced capability that enables the B-2 to Leer másNorthrop Grumman enhance the B-2 Spirit digital communications[…]

Airbus Helicopters H175 receives China CAAC certification

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Marignane, 19 July 2023 – Airbus Helicopters H175 super-medium class helicopter has received the certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This certification from the CAAC will allow Airbus Helicopters H175 deliveries to begin in China, one of the most demanding markets worldwide for civil helicopters with a growing need for the super-medium Leer másAirbus Helicopters H175 receives China CAAC certification[…]

Coast Guard coordinates medevac of mariner from Costa Rica

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ALAMEDA, California — The Coast Guard coordinated efforts to medevac an injured mariner from Costa Rica. Air National Guard Pararescuemen from 129th Rescue Wing and the Costa Rican Coast Guard performed the medical evacuation approximately 1200 nautical miles west of Costa Rica. Tuesday evening. At approximately 9:10 a.m., Friday, watchstanders at the Coast Guard 11th District Leer másCoast Guard coordinates medevac of mariner from Costa Rica[…]

Airbus Helicopters H160 receives FAA certification

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Marignane — Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in theaircraft’s development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. «We are pleased to receive FAA certification for the H160, which is testament to many years of hard work and commitment from our teams in order Leer másAirbus Helicopters H160 receives FAA certification[…]

US Naval Test Pilot School graduates Class 162

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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md.- — The US Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) held a graduation ceremony for Class 162 on June 16. Thirty-four students successfully completed the intense 11-month course of instruction and received their designations as Engineering Developmental Test Pilots, Test Flight Officers, and Test Engineers. Retired Adm. William K. Lescher, former Leer másUS Naval Test Pilot School graduates Class 162[…]

Coast Guard MH-60T medevac mariner 20 nm of Grand Isle

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NEW ORLEANS — A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk rescue helicopter aircrew medevac a mariner from a motor vessel approximately 20 nautical miles southwest of Grand Isle, Louisiana. Thursday, June 22, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a call at approximately 4:30 p.m. from the motor vessel Noble Valiant stating a 54-year-old crewmember was Leer másCoast Guard MH-60T medevac mariner 20 nm of Grand Isle[…]

RTX advances hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator

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PARIS, June 19, 2023, PARIS AIR SHOW (Le Bourget) — RTX has achieved a critical milestone in its hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program, successfully completing a rated power test of the demonstrator’s 1 megawatt (MW) electric motor, developed by Collins Aerospace (Collins). The 1MW motor will be combined with a highly efficient thermal engine, developed by Pratt & Whitney, Leer másRTX advances hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator[…]

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