Heli-Expo ShowNews - February 24-26, 2008 - (Page 1)

HELI-EXPO FEBRUARY 24-26, 2008 Helicopter Speed Record Now pilot plans round the world dash in a Grand. –Page 3 Heli Express Renews Will replace aging S-76 fleet –Page 3 with AW139s. Orders Flow at Heli-Expo More than 200 helicopters –Page 4 ordered here. X2 Will Shape World’s Fastest Helicopters MD’s Tilton Wants VLJ She’s looking at buying a VLJ –Page 5 jet company next. Sikorsky president Jeff Pino unveiled the X2 demonstrator at Heli-Expo. Planned to fly 100 mph faster than current helicopters, Sikorsky believes the X2 will shape its future product line. –Page 7 Flying in Style Versace plans interiors for –Page 7 AgustaWestland. CHC Helicopter Sold for $3.7 Billion Canada’s CHC Helicopter Corp., the world's largest provider of helicopter services to the global offshore oil and gas industry, has agreed to be sold to a private equity fund for $3.7 billion in the largest-ever buyout in the oilfield services industry. First Reserve Corp., a private equity firm that specializes in the energy industry, will pay cash for the helicopter company. –Page 8 P&WC’s new by-the-hour Fleet maintenance plans can –Page 8 be tailored. Eurocopter Dominates See world market shares by –Page 8 manufacturer. Booming Outlook Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, look –Page 9 10 years ahead. For more coverage see www.aviationweek.com EC175 Unveiled: Launch Orders Top 100 –Page 6 http://www.aviationweek.com

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Helicopter Speed Record Heli Express Renews Orders Flow at Heli-Expo MD’s Tilton Wants VLJ Flying in Style P&WC’s new by-the-hour Eurocopter Dominates Booming Outlook

Heli-Expo ShowNews - February 24-26, 2008

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