29-Feb-2024Source: Equinor
One person has died following the helicopter crash outside Bergen in Norway on the night of Wednesday 28th February. The helicopter was on a training assignment for Equinor ’s SAR service for the Oseberg area in the North Sea. “This is a deeply tragic incident. Today is a difficult day for many, and our thoughts... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Following the Bristow SAR S92 accident off Norway last night, we observe that practically every offshore flight involving Sikorsky S92s has been cancelled. As this story is published, one Bristow S92 G-CKXL is on long finals for Aberdeen and one Offshore Helicopter Services S92 G-VINP is outbound north-east from Aberdeen to a rig No S92s... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
At Heli-Expo 2024 in Anaheim, CA, leading helicopter service provider CastleAir has announced the addition of a third AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter to perform in-country VIP/corporate transport missions. The delivery of the aircraft is expected to be performed in 2025. The move further expands the fleet of Leonardo helicopters in service with the operator,... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Niagara Helicopters has placed an order for six H130 helicopters, confirming a full fleet renewal for the tourism company based in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Each year, the company welcomes more than 100,000 customers from all over the world, providing a nine minute, 27 kilometre sightseeing tour over Niagara Falls. “In order to continue to deliver... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Skyryse
Peter Blades, the lead interior designer for both generations of the Model 3, Model Y, Semi concept, and Roadster (2017), has joined Skyryse as VP of Design. “Until now, cockpit design has been an afterthought in aviation,” said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. “Peter’s mission is to bring his innovative design approach to further... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced during HAI Heli-Expo that it has appointed Chinook Helicopters as an authorized Bell 505 dealership serving western Canada. “As a premier rotorcraft and fixed-wing training academy in British Columbia, Canada, Chinook Helicopters has established a strong network of operators and maintainers,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America.... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Axxeum
Axxeum, Inc. (“Axxeum”) announced that they have secured an order from Apex Heli-Support of Phoenix, Arizona for their first E to F Conversion at Axxeum’s Authorized MD Service Center in Huntsville, Alabama. On Monday MD Helicopters (“MDH”) announced their decision to certify Axxeum to conduct E to F Conversions at their Part 145 Repair Station.... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: CNC Technologies
CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, announced the installation of a full law enforcement mission suite for the new Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR) Airbus H125 helicopter. This is the first new aircraft for the MD DNR and will provide an advanced... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems announced that Blackcomb Helicopters LP of British Columbia, Canada, has committed to purchase four Medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook Systems during the 2024 HAI Heli-Expo tradeshow in Anaheim, California. The forthcoming Medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook System is in development and is expected to receive FAA and Transport Canada STC certification by... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: FreeFlight
FreeFlight Systems announced Nova Systems selected their Dual-Band ADS-B receiver as part of an upgrade program for their customers to provide more efficient and better decision-making systems during flight. FreeFlight Systems Dual-Band ADS-B receiver provides critical weather and airborne traffic, significantly improving crew situational awareness and providing a well-informed operation, even under extreme conditions. “We... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: AutoFlight
AutoFlight, the eVTOL pioneer, presented the world’s first inter-city electric air-taxi demonstration flight between the southern Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai. AutoFlight’s five-seater Prosperity eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft completed a significant milestone by autonomously flying the 50km (31 miles) route from Shenzhen to Zhuhai. The flight from Shenzhen to Zhuhai across the Pearl... Read more
29-Feb-2024
February 28, 2024 — Earlier today, Bristow Group Inc. confirmed that one of its search and rescue helicopters, registration LN-OIJ with six crew members onboard, was involved in an accident during a training exercise approximately 15 nautical miles west of Bergen, Norway. It is with deep sadness that we can report one fatality has been confirmed.... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today an order for four Bell 429 aircraft for parapublic operations in the Middle East. These aircraft will join the 90 Bell 429s supporting law enforcement, firefighting and parapublic missions globally and add to Bell’s total fleet of 500 Bell 429s worldwide. “Bell is honored... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Outerlink
Outerlink is proud to announce they are now a value-added reseller with Iridium. The agreement allows Outerlink to provide Iridium Certus airtime for Government Aviation, Government Internet of Things, and Government Land Mobile. Outerlink was also awarded a four-year, $26M, Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Contract by Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). This the first... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Skytrac
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and the Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), a leading international provider of solutions for aircraft systems and services across multiple aviation segments, today announced that they completed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) certified AW139 Standard Type Certification... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: CNC Technologies
CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, announced the completion of a law enforcement mission suite upgrade for Fontana PD’s newest Astar AS350-B2. Fontana also contracted CNC Technologies for recurring service, support and training for 3 years which will maintain uptime and proficiency of these... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Meridian Helicopters
Meridian Helicopters LLC is proud to announce the successful delivery of a fully refurbished Bell 206L3 helicopter to Lasen Inc., marking the company’s 27th comprehensive tip-to-tail refurbishment project. This helicopter has been specifically tailored to meet the unique operational needs of Lasen Inc., a specialist in helicopter LiDAR leak detection for pipelines based in Las... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Skytrac
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that it was chosen by Nova Systems, a leading provider of engineering services and technology solutions, to provide mission-critical satcom solutions in support of a series of European Coast Guard programs. Nova Systems is providing next-generation mission solutions... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: CNC Technologies
CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, announced the completion of two fully equipped Bell 505 helicopters and one fully equipped Cessna Caravan airplane for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The Bell 505 helicopters are each outfitted with an L3/Wescam MX10 imager,... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Helisul Aviation
Helisul Aviation, the largest single turbine engines civil helicopter operator in Latin America, and Daedalean, the Switzerland-based developer of AI-based applications for situational awareness, announced at the Helicopter Association International’s annual Heli-Expo that Helisul has selected Daedalean’s PilotEye traffic awareness system for its fleet. Under the terms of the deal, Daedalean’s PilotEye – a traffic... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada congratulated the Swiss Air Force for achieving 200,000 flight hours on its fleet of 45 PW206B2 engines, powering 19 Airbus H135 helicopters. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. “The PW200 family, of which includes the PW206B2 engines, have proven to be exceptionally mission adaptable, economical to operate and... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has unveiled a new Flight Path partnership with Airbus Helicopters, which will address the long-term capacity, sustainability and financing requirements of the industry. Airbus predicts demand for over 16,000 new helicopters by 2041, with a combined value approaching $130 billion. The new partnership will see LCI and Airbus Helicopters leveraging... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Thales
Thales will deliver 8 Reality H® Full Flight Simulators to Airbus Helicopters for training German Bundeswehr and NATO pilots on the Airbus multi-role H145M helicopters as part of the LKH (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber) programme. The Reality H® architecture is designed to the highest-level D standards from Aviation Authorities. It provides an immersive training environment, with a... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announced winners for their 2024 FIRST Network™ Quality Awards today at the HAI Heli-Expo. These FIRST Network members have been selected for outstanding performance in the following areas: Best in Class, FIRST Class Service, Outstanding Partnership and Trusted to Deliver Excellence. Best in Class – Keystone Turbine Services a PAG... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Billings Flying Service
Billings Flying Service (BFS) received a CFR exemption from 14 CFR 21.185(b) earlier this month, allowing it to proceed with the United States’ first ever restricted category airworthiness certification of ex-foreign military Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters. BFS took delivery of six CH-47Ds from the Netherlands Defense Ministry in mid-2023. “Though seemingly small, approval of our... Read more
28-Feb-2024
Columbia Helicopters, Inc. (CHI), a global leader in heavy-lift helicopter operations, and Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, have proudly announced a strategic collaboration to develop and certify a state-of-the-art digital cockpit for the Model 234 Chinook. The collaboration aims to introduce a modern, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capable cockpit that will significantly enhance the multi-mission... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions proudly announces the selection of Australian innovator, Helitak Firefighting Equipment, marking a significant milestone in UAS firefighting technology. Renowned for their expandable, durable, and exceptional water drop, Helitak firefighting tanks have been chosen to enhance Phenix’s Ultra 2XL aircraft, empowering it to be a formidable fire suppression tool in the future. Phenix’s strategic... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Sloane announced at Heli-Expo 2024 a major reinforcement of their collaboration in the UK and Ireland commercial helicopter market with the signing of Preliminary Sales Contracts for nine AW09 next-generation single engine aircraft, and new orders for two AW109 Grand New and two AW109 Trekker light twins. The Preliminary Sales Contracts for the... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Bell
Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has signed an Agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation to establish its role as an authorized Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF) and provide service for Bell 212, Bell 412 and the SUBARU Bell 412EPX commercial aircraft. This new agreement further demonstrates both organizations’ dedication to providing exceptional customer support and showcasing... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Metro Aviation, a prime privately-owned HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) operator and service provider in the US, have announced the signing of a Distributor Agreement for the AW09 next generation single engine helicopter. Metro will act as a Leonardo distributor for the type in the US and Canada for all civil market applications.... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced a framework agreement including firm orders for 10 AW189 super medium helicopters plus 10 options. Bristow is currently operating 21 AW189 helicopters globally with another five due off the assembly line in 2024. The new framework... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after market close on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. In connection with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, March 6, 2024, to begin at 9 a.m. ET (8... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Bristow
The Helicopter and Jet Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s premier provider of commercial helicopter services and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bristow Arabia Aircraft & Maintenance Services, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions.... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Ace Aeronautics
Ace Aeronautics and Mint Turbines have signed a partnership agreement aimed at building worldwide support for the Legacy Black Hawk Fleet that has been acquired through the US Army Black Hawk Exchange and Sales Transaction Program (BEST). The partnership will focus on the team’s ability to perform repair and refurbishment to the airframe and powerplant, as well... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics is announcing a partnership with HMotion — a joint venture between Airbus Helicopters and ADAC HEMS Academy — through the delivery of two Airbus H145 VR flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), which will be installed at a new simulator center in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. This modern training center will offer a wide range of... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters, the prominent UK and Ireland dealer for the Robinson Helicopter Company, is excited to announce the acquisition of six delivery positions for new Robinson helicopters, with the first expected in February 2025. This order encompasses four R44 helicopters and two R66 helicopters, further reinforcing Sloane’s unwavering confidence in the Robinson range of helicopters.... Read more
28-Feb-2024
As the first HEMS operator in Europe, DRF Luftrettung plans to introduce the “Powered Aero Loader” (PAL)™ developed by HeliMods on its H145 helicopters. The PAL™ is an electro-hydraulic stretcher loading system operated at the push of a button, which allows rapid loading and unloading of ambulance stretchers into rescue helicopters. Furthermore, both parties are... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: United Rotorcraft
As a pivotal force in the Kingdom’s aviation sector, Saudia Technic, formerly known as Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries, proudly announced today its partnership with United Rotorcraft (UR), a division of Air Methods Corporation, to launch the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s most expansive helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (Part 145) capability. “The initiation of this collaboration... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America has been awarded a phase one, cybersecurity research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to identify and categorise all the data transmitted across three Cybersecurity Data Science (CSDS) Aviation Architecture Framework (AAF) domains to understand the broad scope of aviation-related data and the underlying architectures that support transmission and use... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Genesys Aerosystems
Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, announced today at the HAI annual Heli-Expo that it has completed an MOU agreement with AI-enabled avionics developer Daedalean to develop an integration roadmap of Daedalean technology into the Genesys Avionics Suite. This comes after successful flight testing of Daedalean’s OmniX evaluation kit on the Genesys OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter. This... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace’s- Medium Bell UH-1 TT Straps have received USA DLA Source Approval under NSN: 3040-01-299-8100 Airwolf has sold thousands of TT straps for Bell UH-1, 204, 205, 210 and 212 helicopters under its FAA STC and STC validations by EASA. Transport Canada, and Brazil ANAC. They are now pleased to announce that their medium... Read more
28-Feb-2024
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to Aerospace and Defense industries worldwide, receives Rolls-Royce Best in Class Award. This marks the fourth consecutive year Keystone Turbine Services (KTS), a division of PAG’s Engine Services group, has been recognized with the Rolls-Royce Best in Class Award. The award... Read more
28-Feb-2024
TRU Simulation announced today a new, cutting-edge Veris™ Virtual Reality (VR) Flight Simulator that provides helicopter and fixed-wing model customers with a more cost-effective and innovative solution to accomplish pilot training. Unveiled during this week’s HAI Heli-Expo, the Veris simulator is a clean-sheet design that combines industry-leading features of a full flight simulator (FFS) with... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Outerlink
Outerlink’s multicellular Air IP is expanding with additional FAA STC approvals and expanding across law enforcement and corporate clients. The key to Air IP’s success is the ability to provide ample bandwidth for everyone onboard simultaneously. Users report consistent connectivity at over 140 mph and thousands of feet above the ground for up to ten... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: LifeFlight Australia
LifeFlight Australia has expanded its fleet of helicopters to meet increasing demand and to provide more emergency aeromedical care to Queenslanders. Leonardo and LifeFlight announced three new AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters this week at HAI Heli-Expo in California. The helicopters, expected to arrive later in the year, will provide emergency medical services and search and rescue response... Read more
28-Feb-2024
Whirly-Girls International, a non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in the helicopter aviation industry, has announced the recipients of the 2024 Whirly-Girls Scholarship Awards. The scholarships were awarded at the Whirly-Girls Annual Reception during HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, California. Thanks to the support of aviation leaders, 39 scholarships were bestowed upon deserving... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Airbus
HealthNet Aeromedical Services, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, will soon expand its all-Airbus fleet with the addition of four H135 helicopters. As one of the largest hospital-based air medical programmes in the country, the helicopters will be used to serve adult, pediatric and neonatal patients across the state of West Virginia. “HealthNet has been a... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Airbus
The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s premier provider of commercial helicopter services and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund, has signed a historic framework agreement with Airbus at the HAI Heli-Expo, currently taking place at Anaheim Convention Center, California. The framework agreement will include up to 120 Airbus helicopters of various types set to... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Airbus
German helicopter emergency medical services operator DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced orders for up to ten H145 helicopters (seven firm orders, three options). “It is the mission of DRF Luftrettung to continuously improve medical care for people in need. With the new order of ten additional H145s, we continue to ensure the optimal service for our patients by... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Bristow Group announced a framework contract for up to fifteen H135 helicopters (five firm orders, plus 10 options) during this year’s HAI Heli-Expo. The delivery of the first helicopter is scheduled for October 2024. “I’d like to thank the Bristow Group for their renewed trust in our helicopters. Airbus Helicopters and Bristow Group share... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters, a global leader in heavy-lift helicopter solutions, announces a new development program to redefine Chinook commercial operations worldwide. As the OEM of the Commercial Chinook, the Model 234, Columbia plans to create a new model of super heavy-lift aircraft through converting existing CH-47D Chinook aircraft. This development program, named the 234 Special Purpose... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), today unveiled its plan to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX / VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. The design is the first in a series of large, next generation VTOL aircraft — ranging from more traditional helicopters to winged configurations — which will... Read more
27-Feb-2024
LCI, a leading aviation company, and Airbus have announced a collaboration agreement to jointly develop ecosystems for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The collaboration will focus on the development of partnership scenarios and business models in three core AAM areas: strategy, commercialisation and financing. Both partners will collectively develop AAM market perspectives and forecasts, conduct industry... Read more
27-Feb-2024
Flightcell and Guardian Mobility proudly announce that Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has selected the Flightcell DZMx and Guardian Mobility G6 Certus 100 terminal for its S-92 search and rescue (SAR) helicopters operating in Norway. The Flightcell DZMx is an innovative and all-in-one satellite... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful deliveries of three SUBARU Bell 412EPXs, two to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and one to San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, during HAI Heli Expo 2024. “Bell is thrilled to partner with both San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department as... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Enstrom
Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, announced today that it is working with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to install and certify the latest generation Genesys Helicopter Autopilot in the Enstrom 480B. The 3-axis VFR autopilot is scheduled for completion and availability for OEM factory fit and aftermarket retrofit by the end of 2024. Interested customers can have... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems to provide air conditioning for Enstrom 280FX and F28F helicopters. The state-of-the-art all-electric system will be STC’d by Kelly and available for installation in factory new aircraft as well as for field installation. “Air conditioning has been high on... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: TrustFlight
TrustFlight, a technology innovator focused on digitization of the aviation industry, today announced a new integration with JSSI’s Traxxall, an aircraft maintenance tracking and inventory system. The integration brings flight operations and maintenance teams closer through TrustFlight’s leading Electronic Logbook (ELB) software. “At TrustFlight, we place a significant importance on developing integrations that lead to improved data... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson Helicopter Co, founded by the late Frank Robinson, and led more recently by his son Kurt, has a new President/CEO. The California based OEM is now led by David Smith, a 18 year veteran of Textron with most of his time spent in Bell, along with nearly five years at sister company TRU Simulation,... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Rain
Rain, a leader in aerial wildfire containment technology, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company specializing in advanced rotorcraft, completed flight tests in late 2023 demonstrating how an autonomous helicopter carrying water can be quickly launched to suppress a wildland fire in its very early stage. Rain and Sikorsky collaborated to perform the integrated flight demonstrations at... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Metro Aviation
The number of law enforcement aircraft completed by Metro Aviation has tripled over the last three years. The company’s reputation for excellence in helicopter completions, safety, and customer service has led to an increasingly growing number of law enforcement and government agencies seeking out Metro for their completion needs. “The word is out for what Metro has... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements for three heavy helicopters with CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company Limited (“COHC”). The agreements include the placement of two Sikorsky S-92 helicopters and one Airbus H225 helicopter, all of which are configured for offshore passenger transport... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety premieres “From the Ground Up” – a captivating documentary short film about helicopter pilots – at HAI Heli-Expo 2024. Editor note – this is not “new” as Coptersafety issued a press release about this film in October 2023. “I grew up moving around the world for my father’s career in aviation, and helicopters have... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, releases the first two episodes in its new video series, ‘Climb Higher,’ highlighting how customers and operators around the world utilize Robinson helicopters for their unique missions. The series features the indispensable role that Robinson helicopters play in bridging the gaps between people, places, and... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: HAI
As a new benefit to members, HAI has partnered with Truth Data Insights, the leading helicopter flight data monitoring (FDM) service provider. Flight Data Monitoring is a flight safety program that routinely analyzes aircraft flight data (speeds, altitudes, pitch/bank angles etc.) with the intent to find areas of risk and create learning opportunities for a... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Spectrolab
Spectrolab, Inc. is introducing its newest Nightsun® airborne searchlight at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim this week. The Nightsun® SXP-10 features a new innovative searchlight design which builds on more than 50 years of high intensity searchlight design and manufacturing heritage. State-of-the-art solid-state Laser Excited Phosphorus (LEP) lighting technology was combined with the latest in... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: HSI
One of the nation’s leading helicopter sales and support companies has recently delivered on a completion contract with Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD). Helicopter Services Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas, announced finishing aircraft completion services for the agency’s new Airbus H125 helicopter, which will help protect residents in south Florida from the dangers brought by... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: StandardAero
StandardAero, a leading provider of Rolls-Royce M250 helicopter engine MRO services, has expanded its service offerings to raise the standard of service excellence the company provides to operators around the globe. StandardAero has invested in maintaining the largest pool of rental and exchange engines/modules of any provider in the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network. StandardAero has also... Read more
27-Feb-2024
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a leading hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, publishes new global research* that indicates global investors are anticipating the first commercial passenger routes of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft to be operational in the... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters (Heli Expo Booth #3708) and GPMS International (Booth #3016) have completed design, manufacturing, and installation in support of obtaining an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Foresight MX on the CH-47D platform. Foresight MX stands as the sole predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) available to CH-47D operators, offering an integrated suite... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America announces the global launch of its Federal Aviation Administration technical standard order approved AeroSync Mission connectivity system as an aftermarket solution for all Part 27 and 29 helicopters. AeroSync Mission provides helicopter operators an in-air and on-ground, Wi-Fi and cellular hotspot that supports a variety of use cases, including connecting air... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace announced that the company has attained FAA STC approval for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion STC kits for the Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130, Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4, Enstrom 480B, Hiller UH-12E and MD 369/500 helicopters and the True Blue Power® TB20 battery in H125/AS350, AS355 helicopters. Operators of these aircraft... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Alpine Aerotech
Alpine Aerotech LP and Phenix Solutions Inc. are pleased to announce its partnership in the design, and manufacture of an Exhaust Duct for the Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAS (Unmanned Aerial System). Alpine Aerotech has 30 years of experience in the design, and certification of air management components for major... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility is on quite the trajectory entering 2024. The company is expanding its product line and received Iridium certification for both its G6 and G6-S terminals. The G6 is the world’s first and only truly mid-band bi-directional 88/88 Kbps terminal in an all-in-one design. The terminal ensures maximum user experience in end-to-end connectivity. The... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Max, a wireless air-ground communications system (AGCS), has been selected by Nova Systems for more than 20 additional installations on its airborne C4ISR mission systems solution for Leonardo AW139/189 and Sikorsky S-92 helicopters deployed in a search and rescue (SAR) role with customers in Europe. For the Nova Systems application,... Read more
