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DCI to open new French helicopter training centre

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23rd February 2015

Zen Technologies and Rockwell Collins have unveiled a next-generation rotary wing simulator at Aero India 2015, as they team to target the Indian armed forces' …

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Aero India: Lightweight helicopter armour showcased

23rd February 2015

A ‘6th-generation’ helicopter armour technology, which reduces weight by 40%, was showcased at Aero India.  The Polyshield V6 was highlighted by India-based manufacturer of protection …

Airbus Helicopters opens Poland engineering office

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Airbus Helicopters opens Poland engineering office

23rd February 2015

Airbus Helicopters has opened an engineering design office at Łódź, expanding its presence in Poland, the company announced on 19 February. A wide range of …

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IDEX 2015: Northstar and CAE to develop 407 trainer

23rd February 2015

Abu Dhabi based NorthStar Aviation has signed a collaboration agreement with CAE to jointly develop a training solution for the former’s NSA407 Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH).    …

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Ardiden 1H1 engine to power HAL LCH

20th February 2015

Turbomeca's Ardiden 1H1 engine will power the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), it has been announced. The 1H1 engine …

Croatian Police order AW139 helicopter

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Croatian Police order AW139 helicopter

20th February 2015

The Croatian Police has ordered one AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin-turbine helicopter for border and maritime patrol operations, the company announced on 18 February. This will …

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Surion Medevac to get TruLink wireless radio system

20th February 2015

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UK extends Boeing's Chinook support contract

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UK extends Boeing's Chinook support contract

19th February 2015

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a five-year contract extension with Boeing for the in-service support of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Chinook helicopters, …

AgustaWestland expands US MRO services

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AgustaWestland expands US MRO services

19th February 2015

AgustaWestland's Philadelphia facility has been expanded to include transmission testing stand capabilities, as announced by AgustaWestland on 17 February. With this expansion, full maintenance, repair …

IDEX 2015: ISIS to impact Middle East rotorcraft plans

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IDEX 2015: ISIS to impact Middle East rotorcraft plans

18th February 2015

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BAE Systems' CAGE for UK AW159 Wildcats

17th February 2015

BAE Systems has won a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence for equipping AW159 Wildcat helicopters with a bespoke Combined Arms Gateway Environment (CAGE) …

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