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Day One - February 27, 2024
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Welcome to our daily news report from the world's leading helicopter trade show, HAI Heli-Expo 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Some of the headline news stories from the show are previewed below, and full coverage can be found on the Business Air News web site. To unsubscribe please simply follow the link at the foot of this email.
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HAI rebrands to reflect new era in vertical flight
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No other aircraft can do what a helicopter does, and HAI is proud to represent them. As VAI its goal will be to enable new vertical flight aircraft to find their essential missions as well.
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Leonardo and Daedalean complete flight testing of AI for navigation
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Leonardo has experience certifying new technologies, and could make near-term integration of AI-enabled systems into the cockpit more of a possibility than ever.
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Airbus Helicopters selects GPMS to expand HUMS offerings
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With this agreement, customers benefit from Foresight MX's affordable and user-friendly interface, and gain optional access to the OEM support and recommendations that they demand.
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Schweizer expands overhaul services through its Part 145 station
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Manufacturing of Schweizer products dates back to the 1950s, but FAA approval for new processes covering overhauls of main and tail rotor gearboxes, landing gear dampeners and actuators, brings down costs.
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StandardAero schedules installations for light helicopter autopilot
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StableLight transforms the flight control experience with its stability augmentation that works precisely and without feedback in the control sticks. Orders and slots are now being reserved for work to begin in June.
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China Southern Airlines leases one Sikorsky S-92
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China Southern Airlines has signed a lease agreement for a Sikorsky S-92. The helicopter is configured for offshore passenger use and will be deployed on critical O&G missions in China from the Zhuhai base.
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Philippines operators purchase customised Bells
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Sky Yard Aviation has purchased a customised Bell 429 while Aerobee has taken delivery of the first Bell 407GXi in the Philippines.
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StandardAero completes Winnipeg stand up for PW200 MRO
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The PW200 engine line continues to grow, so StandardAero is ramping up and investing to support PW200 operators worldwide. Its new Winnipeg centre of excellence is ready to start service.
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