Helicopters Magazine

Accomplished women aviators capture top awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:19:11 +0100

May 21, 2013, Toronto - The Northern Lights Award Foundation (NLAF) has announced the winners of its 2013 aviation and aerospace awards. The Foundation’s prestigious award program, called the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights Awards, is named after aviation pioneer Elsie MacGill who had a pivotal role in the design and production of the Hawker Hurricane in Canada during the Second World War, earning her the title, “Queen of the Hurricanes.” MacGill was the first Canadian woman to graduate with a degree in electrical engineering and the first woman in North America to earn an advanced degree in aeronautics.

New solution for monitoring gear train performance

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:15:52 +0100

May 21, 2013, Tucson, Az. - Ridgetop Group, Inc.has announced the immediate availability of RotoSense, a wireless sensor module capable of measuring vibration and ambient temperature on gear trains and other complex rotary systems.

Eurocopter opens German testing facility

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:53:41 +0100

May 21, 2013, Donauworth, Ger. - Eurocopter has officially opened its new Systemhaus helicopter development centre at its Donauwörth site in Germany.

Bell Helicopter expands presence in Russia

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:08:55 +0100

May 16, 2013, Fort Worth, Tx. - Bell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in Russia through recent aircraft deliveries, the appointment of a second Independent representative and through participation at the 6th annual HeliRussia exhibition.

Several leadership changes at Rockwell Collins

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:07:45 +0100

May 16, 2013, Cedar Rapids, Ia. - Rockwell Collins announced several leadership changes within Commercial Systems (CS) and International Service Solutions (I SS) as the company continues the development of talent from within.