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First Ka-62 Helicopter Makes
Maiden Flight
Russian Helicopters has completed the
maiden flight of the first prototype (OP-1)
of its Kamov Ka-62, medium multi-purpose
helicopter. The flight took place in “hover”
which was completed successfully a
Third AW609 TiltRotor Prototype Now Closer to First Flight company release said. “The new Ka-62 will
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced in certification flight testing planned for this be a worthy addition to the civilian version
May, that the third prototype (A/C3) of the summer at the company’s Philadelphia facility. of the honoured and the most massive
AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor had A/C3 will also participate in icing trials in in the world of the Mi-8/17, covering in
completed its first ground run at the company’s winter this year. The test activities of the first great demand in the niche class helicopter
facilities in Cascina Costa, Italy. The successful prototype were restarted on 15 April. The take-off weight of 6.7 tons,” said Russian
ground for A/C3 is a critical milestone for fourth prototype A/C4, will enter the test Helicopters General Director Alexander
the programme for the advancing of ground fleet in 2017 and is presently undergoing Mikheyey. The Ka-62 has been mainly
testing and plans for a resumption of flight assembly in Philadelphia Certification of designed for transport of passengers in
testing activities. A/C3 has been undergoing the first commercial tiltrotor is expected in the oil and gas sector. It is also well suited
ground run testing with all engines and 2018, with deliveries to customers to follow for corporate travel as a result of its
systems operating, in preparation for FAA soon after. spacious and comfortable cabin.

Honeywell Launches Vocollect Voice Maintenance & Inspection Solution
Honeywell has launched its Vocollect Voice
Maintenance & Inspection (M7I) Solution,
which is a new aviation industry voice
control for engine maintenance solution.
Honeywell’s Vocollect Voice M&I Solution
allows workers to remain mobile while
giving instructions and collecting data for
induction engines, thereby supporting the
engine product line repair and overhaul
process. “From nose to tail, and air to
ground, the aviation industry is constantly
developing new technologies to advance all make their jobs easier and more efficient. via a headset with a microphone. By using
aspects of flight,” said David Hudson, VP & Honeywell has delivered on this with the voice recognition, they are able to continue
GM APAC Vocollect Solutions, Honeywell development of a voice application to their work uninterrupted, greatly increasing
Sensing & Productivity Solutions. “It is support maintenance operations.” the efficiency of operations. It also saves
important to explore new technologies that The new technology allows maintenance time as it cuts down on the outdated back
enhance the user experience of everyone personnel speak commands and verbally and forth data entry and look up time on a
that touches flight with new solutions that input data findings directly into the system laptop, handheld device or paper forms.

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