From The Archives: Looking For Lift

On the cover of the issue dated February 29 - March 13 2016, is the second Bell 525 Relentless prototype flying above Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Texas. Five 525s were to take part in a 1,500-flight-hour FAA certification campaign expected to lead to first deliveries in 2017. Read more on page 68).

A special report on new helicopters and the industry's struggles to offset plummeting demand from oil and gas producers, can be found on page 64. 

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