Do you want to access to this and other private contents?
Log in if you are a subscriber or click here to request service

AVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Bell starts the first test flights of the new MAPL rotor

Farnborough, The system to be likely to be adopted also for the 427i helicopters

Bell starts appraising an important testing stage regarding its new tail rotor designed in order to improve a wide series of performance parameters for its own helicopters. The system, which is being developed, aims to reduce noice, to lower operating cost and to ensure a higher reliability in every flight condition. The MAPL system (Modular Affordable Product Line) is being presently studied and the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 100448
Rome, Italy, 07/21/2004 18:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

Similar

AirlinesWhat are the three world highest airports

Nine out of ten are located in the territory of China "Land of the Dragon"

Many of us may be thinking of Nepal, but the highest airports in the world are mostly in China. Nine out of ten are located in the territory of the "Land of the Dragon". These infrastructures are fundamental... more

AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: inconveniences and cancelled flights

Snow blocks dozens of connections to and from the Dutch airport

Dozens of flights departing and arriving at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport have been canceled starting yesterday, Sunday 3 December, due to heavy snowfall that hit the Netherlands in the afternoon. By 12:00... more

AirlinesUSA: bad weather stops thousands of planes

More than 9,000 flights delayed or cancelled in the last 24 hours

Fourth day of disruption to air transport in the United States: over 9,000 flights have been delayed or cancelled in the last 24 hours. The chaos was caused by the intense storms that hit various areas... more