P&WC'S PT6T-9 helps shave maintenance costs

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. has increased the clutch inspection interval for its PT9T-9 engine which powers the Bell 412EPI helicopter. >> Read full article

Global drone sales to reach four million in 2015

A new study from Juniper Research has found that reduced component cost, increased competition and a greater number of use cases will together push the number of consumer drones shipped globally to more than 20 million per annum, up from less than four million this year. >> Read full article

Honeywell signs new engine deal with Marenco Swisshelicopter

Honeywell Aerospace has signed a contract to supply its next-generation HTS900 engine to Marenco Swisshelicopter. >> Read full article

Did you know?
Vector Aerospace offers PBH and MRA programs for your engine MRO needs

At Vector Aerospace, we understand that our customers have unique needs. To serve you better, we offer the following programs:

• PBH (Pay by the Hour) program alleviates spikes in engine maintenance fees by converting operating expenses into a fixed hourly rate, typically covering both scheduled and unscheduled MRO.
• MRA (Maintenance Reserve Program) is unique to Vector, offering even more flexibility; customers pay their chosen hourly rate, and these funds are accrued in a “maintenance reserve account” to put towards future scheduled and unscheduled MRO.

AVIATION TV: Bombardier showcases Global 7000 flight test aircraft

In today’s episode of Aviation This Week, Niche TV host Tamar Atik brings you the news on a fatal AgustaWestland AW609 test crash; improving global helicopter safety standards; and the latest on the state of the Canadian helicopter industry.

PLUS: Wings and Helicopters editor Matt Nicholls caught up with BizAv expert Ted Larkin at Bombardier’s Global 7000 showcase in Toronto. >> Learn More…