Rotary Wing Database facilitates authoritative analysis.

Flight Global Mar 07, 2007

Press Release Summary:

Suitable for OEMs, operators, and insurers, HeliCAS v1.2 provides information such as operator/owner, model, serial number, engine, and age for each type of over 37,000 helicopters. It features all western built turbine-powered platforms, as well as R44, and over 6,000 former Soviet platforms. Able to drive comprehensive analytical reports, software also permits use of query tool for raw data export to package of choice. Contact Manager and maintenance capabilities are also included.

Original Press Release:

New Look HeliCAS to be Unveiled at Heli-Expo

RUGBY, England, February 26 -- Flight will be supporting HELI-EXPO at Booth 404 with their market proven rotary wing database, HeliCAS. Established back in 2000, Flight's rotary team continue to build on the success of their commercial and military aviation products and boast a client base of leading organizations worldwide including Bell, Eurocopter and Sikorsky.

This year we are delighted to present for the first time the newly upgraded HeliCAS v1.2, which sports an all new look and feel.

Adopted by OEMs, operators and insurers alike, its coverage and flexibility are regarded as second to none in the marketplace. With over 37,000 helicopters on the new system, HeliCAS v1.2 features all western built turbine-powered platforms and additionally the R44. Further coverage is given to over 6000 former Soviet platforms.

With coverage of each type featuring: operator/owner, model, serial number, engine and age, market analysis is convenient and authoritative.

Capable of driving comprehensive analytical reports the system also permits use of the query tool (QDT) enabling the export of raw data to a package of your choice for ease of manipulation.

Building on the vast historical information held on each airframe the show team will be happy to discuss our new reports on damage history. Due later this year, the reports are aimed at providing insight into accidents and incidents that have occurred on any specific airframe. Following-up on feedback from existing users this will prove particularly interesting to analysts across the board and as such will be provided as a free upgrade, adding real value to our offering. Based on our easy to use menus, damage history will be user-friendly and sit well with previous enhancements such as Contact Manager and Maintenance Capabilities.

HeliCAS continues to be updated monthly on CD by our dedicated in-house research team and is available for use on stand alone PCs or networks.

HeliCAS is part of Flight, the world's longest established brand in aviation media, Flight provides global intelligence and resources to everyone involved in or with a passion for aviation. Home to market leading magazines Flight International and Airline Business, as well as the Air Transport Intelligence service and ACAS fleet database, Flight provides a single destination for news, market intelligence, jobs and an unmatched picture library going back to 1909. www.flightglobal.com has become a focal point for accessing the latest news, views, data and events, as well as the unique heritage resources, as it grows into the world's leading community for everyone serious about aviation.

For more information, please contact:

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Tel: +44-1788-564-800
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Email: acas.sales@flightglobal.com
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