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ROTARY

Ka-32A11BC and Ka-
226T showcased in China

Russian Helicopters has featured
the multirole Ka-32A11BC and light
Ka-226T at ABACE 2013. According
to the manufacturer, China is one
of the biggest destinations for their
helicopters, and the most in-demand Bell 429’s increased weight approved in Indonesia
models for the region are usually Bell Helicopter has announced that the Bell 429 has been granted approval by
showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. the Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DCGA) to fly at an increased
Russian Helicopters noted that the maximum gross weight of 7,500 pounds (3,400 kilograms), allowing the aircraft to
Chinese market is ripe for the Ka- carry an extra 500 pounds (226 kilograms). Danny Maldonado, Bell Helicopter’s
32A11BC, which is type certified in EVP of Commercial Sales and Marketing said the approval gives customers “the
China, and Ka-226T, as demand for all- option to carry more fuel for increased range or to carry additional passengers and
round helicopters is growing. equipment to meet their specific mission requirements.”

Bell announces new Asia
Pacific Sales Director

With more than 20 years of experience
in the aviation industry and 18 years
of service of Bell Helicopter under his
belt, C. M. Hwang has been named CAE adds 35 Piper aircraft to training fleet
Bell’s MD of Commercial Sales, Asia Piper Aircraft and CAE Oxford Aviation include further orders as it continues
Pacific, and will be responsible for Academy have agreed to introduce 35 to modernise the academy’s fleet.
all marketing and sales activities Piper training airplanes to the CAE fleet. Jeff Roberts, CAE Group President,
within the region. “C. M.’s extensive The agreement includes firm orders for Civil Simulation Products, Training
background in the Asia-Pacific market 22 single-engine Archer TX training and Services noted, “This addition of
and his proven performance at Bell aircraft and 13 twin-engine trainers, as modern glass-cockpit aircraft is part
Helicopter make him an excellent well as parts and service. This order is of our goal to continue to make CAE
choice for this role,” said Danny part of a five-year fleet replenishment Oxford Aviation Academy the highest-
Maldonado, Bell Helicopter’s EVP of initiative agreement between Piper and quality, safest network of cadet flight
Sales and Marketing. CAE, and CAE’s long-term needs may schools in the world.”

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