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Essential news for 23 Feb 2018

Garmin introduces revolutionary GFC 600H helicopter flight control system

The Garmin GFC™ 600H flight control system for helicopter owners and operators is a breakthrough in cost-effective technology that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness. Garmin International, Inc. a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GFC™ 600H flight control system for helicopter owners and operators – a breakthrough in cost-effective t...

Bell Helicopter rebrands to “BELL”, reflecting expanded vision for the future

INDUSTRY LEADER IN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MODERNIZES ITS IDENTITY Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company and major global aircraft manufacturer, revealed it has rebranded to be known as simply “Bell.” The new brand strategy and modernized logo are rooted in the company’s focus on innovation and customer experience. Bell will roll out the rebrand over the...

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Airbus-built PAZ radar satellite successfully launched

Spain’s first radar satellite will start operations in May 2018 Airbus engineers to support LEOP and IOT phases PAZ will join the Airbus high resolution SAR satellite constellation The Airbus-built PAZ radar satellite has been successfully launched today from Vandenberg Air Force Base, in California, USA. Ten minutes after launch, the satellite separated from the launcher and will s...