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Eurocopter develops a new flight guidance concept for quieter helicopter landing procedures

Marignane, France - These new landing procedures were validated with a twin-engine EC-155 aircraft

Eurocopter has successfully demonstrated new landing procedures relying on augmented satellite guidance that can be tailored to more completely comply with the local environmental requirements. These new landing procedures were validated with a twin-engine Eurocopter EC-155 helicopter during flight tests performed as part of the company’s participation in the Green Rotorcraft Integrated Technology D...

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Rome, Italy, 07/15/2013 18:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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