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Day Two - February 28, 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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THC commits to huge fleet expansion with Airbus and Leonardo
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Up to 120 Airbus and 130 Leonardo helicopters will be delivered over the next five to seven years. Part of the deals are firm orders for eight H125s and 20 AW139s, along with 10 H145s converted from earlier options.
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Twin helicopter sales ease but prices remain resilient
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Aero Asset's latest annual report shows fewer pre-owned twin-engine helicopter sales globally, but resilient pricing and a steady supply. Best-performing in the pre-owned market was the Bell 429.
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Sikorsky looks to future family of VTOL systems
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The OEM is building a hybrid-electric demonstrator that will test electrification and autonomy for next-gen products.
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Bristow commits to AW189 fleet expansion
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To meet fleet expansion plans for 2025-28, Bristow has signed firm orders for 10 AW189s with options for 10 more. The aircraft will offer added flexibility as well as superior operational and environmental performance.
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Robinson sees strong growth and continues product development
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Robinson Helicopter Company reports strong growth and continued product development in 2023, and welcomes former Bell Flight leader David Smith as president and CEO as Kurt Robinson retires.
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Abu Dhabi Aviation signs CSF agreement with Bell
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As an authorised Bell customer service facility, ADA will provide service for Bell 212, 412 and the Subaru Bell 412EPX commercial aircraft. It will also support a regional demo tour of the Subaru Bell 412EPX.
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Enstrom adds Airwolf lithium-ion battery as 480B option
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480B pilots can now expect faster, cooler engine starts with a higher voltage for powerful starts. An automatic, built-in battery heater can keep them flying, even in bitterly cold weather.
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Meeker receives EASA certification for EC-145 step mount
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The H145 utility step mount offers unobstructed views and low vibrations making it an excellent choice for surveillance missions, electronic news gathering and aerial film work.
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