The Week in Business Aviation - Jan.31
January 31, 2020
Airbus Helicopters Grows Service, Support
Airbus Helicopters has launched a new customer portal and online marketplace and is growing its global support, training and connected services contracts, the company said at Helicopter Association International’s Heli-Expo 2020, held here Jan. 27-30.
Longitude Boosts Textron As Bizjet Market Remains Flat
FAA Will Introduce Space Data Integrator In August
The FAA will introduce a new Space Data Integrator (SDI) system in August to track space launch and recovery operations in real time with traditional air traffic, Administrator Steve Dickson said Jan. 30.
Restoring MD902 Production Priority For MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters CEO Lynn Tilton has made restoring production of the company’s MD902 twin-engine light helicopter a priority after a nearly decade-long hiatus in production.
Europe Urges Rules For Certification Of Aircraft Electric Propulsion
Europe’s airworthiness regulator has proposed the first certification rules for electrified aircraft propulsion.
Robinson Aiming For Diesel Power, Open To Electric Helos
Robinson Helicopter says development of alternate, more fuel-efficient propulsion systems, including potentially electric power, remains a primary goal for the company, which continues to make slow progress toward a diesel-engine variant of the piston-powered R44 light single.
Universal Unveils Phase 2 ‘Fly By Sight’ For Helicopters
The latest developments of an integrated flight deck concept for helicopters designed to improve safety in low visibility are being introduced by Universal Avionics at Helicopter Association International’s Heli-Expo 2020 here.
UPS Expands Medical Drone Deliveries To San Diego
UPS on Jan. 29 said it will expand its drone delivery program to the University of California Health complex in San Diego, its second location.
Airbus helicopters grows service, ramped-up production of the Citation Longitude, first proposed certifications for electrified aircraft propulsion and more.
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