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March 03, 2010
Transport Canada Approval of Apical’s Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems for the AS355
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries Inc., has received Transport Canada approval of their Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts for the Eurocopter AS355E, F, F1, F2, N & NP models.
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February 23, 2010
FAA Approval of DART’s Safety Enhancement Kits for Med Bell Aircraft Models
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval for their Safety Enhancement Kits for the Medium Bell aircraft model types. Transport Canada approval has been previously received and EASA approval is currently pending.
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February 19, 2010
DART to Distribute Bristow Group Helicopter Accessories
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today announced a new distribution agreement with the Bristow Group Inc. As a result, DHS now has access to more than 5,000 cost-effective, mission-enhancing accessories from Bristow. More than 70 of those accessories will be available in the 2010 DHS catalog, and some, such as Iridium Satellite Phones, are available for the first time through DHS.
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February 17, 2010
DART Helicopter Services Unveils Sophisticated New Web Shop
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today unveiled a web shop with a range of new features and benefits, including 24-hour online ordering for all helicopter parts and accessories. The shop is set up to provide users with customized recommendations for accessories, based on aircraft and product search results, and accommodates customer wish lists. Visitors may access the web shop at DARThelicopterservices.com
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February 17, 2010
DART Helicopter Services Accelerates Expansion in 2009-2010
Oceanside, Calif., Feb. 17, 2010 — DART Helicopter Services (DHS) — now the industry’s No. 1 provider of helicopter accessories — continues to build its product line, partnerships and plans for future growth. Some of its newest products — from moving maps to life rafts in quarter doors — will be on display in Exhibit 1045 during Heli-Expo, Feb. 21-23 in Houston, Texas. Also on display will be core products such as skidtubes, and three mockups with dozens of accessories installed.
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February 15, 2010
Brazilian Approval of AKV’s Cycle Counter for the AS350
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner AKV Inc. has received Brazilian approval for the turbine engine cycle counter for the AS 350 B/BA/B1 & B2 Arriel 1 engine.
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February 10, 2010
Transport Canada Approval of DART’s Auxiliary Fuel Tank for the AS 350 & EC 130 Series Helicopters
DART Helicopter Services announces that the Transport Canada STC for the Auxiliary Fuel Tank has been reissued in the name of their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd, and that DART has added this STC to their manufacturer’s approval. DART Aerospace has also acquired the Brazilian and Australian STC’s from John Cameron Aviation. FAA & EASA certifications are currently pending.
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February 02, 2010
Brazilian Approval of Geneva Aviation's AS350/355 High Back Pilot Seat
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Geneva Aviation has received Brazilian approval of their P130 High Back Pilot Seat for AS30/355 helicopters. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received.
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January 31, 2010
DART Helicopter Services Unveils Upgraded Website
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today unveiled an updated, more capable corporate website. The up-to-date site is designed to enhance the customer experience with new, more relevant and current information, including the just-released 2010 product catalog, and new capabilities, such as on-line ordering, which will debut Feb. 18.
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January 26, 2010
EASA Approval of Apical’s EC145 Emergency Float Kits
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary Apical Industries has received EASA approval of the EC145 Tri-Bag Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts. Transport Canada and FAA approval have been previously received.
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January 14, 2010
Certification of DART’s Sliding Door Hinge Kit for the AS 350 / AS 355 Aircraft
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Sliding Door Hinge Kit for the AS 350 / AS 355 series of aircraft.
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January 11, 2010
DART to Market Helicopter Air Conditioners Through Agreement with Integrated Flight Systems
Oceanside, Calif., Jan. 11, 2010 – DART Helicopter Services (DHS) has expanded their helicopter air conditioning product line, under the terms of a new distribution agreement with Integrated Flight Systems (IFS) of Fort Worth, Texas.
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January 07, 2010
Australian Approval for AKV’s Dual Engine Cycle Counter for the BK117 Series of Helicopter
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, AKV Inc. has received Australian CASA approval for their Dual Engine Cycle Counters to be installed in the Kawasaki BK117A-4, B-1 & B-2 series helicopters. Transport Canada, EASA and FAA approvals have been previously received.
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January 04, 2010
DART Helicopter Services and Flight Management Systems Partner To Provide Digital Moving Maps
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) today announced a new distribution agreement with the Flight Management Systems (FMS). The relationship will allow DHS customers access to another useful helicopter accessory: digital moving maps.
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