7-Mar-2023Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced at HeliExpo 2023 that the FAA has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Foresight MX, the industry’s leading health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) on the Airbus AS350 B2 platform. Additionally, GPMS announced it has contracted with a HEMS operator to certify Foresight MX on the H145, and is working with... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Precision Aviation Group
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries, is pleased to announce the acquisition of PTB Group (PTB). PTB provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services on Pratt & Whitney PT6 and Honeywell TPE331 engines, engine leases and airframes, and aviation supply chain... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: GPMS International
GPMS International announced at HeliExpo 2023 that it is pursuing a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its industry-leading health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), known as Foresight MX, on the EC145 platform. To achieve the STC, GPMS will work with Metro Aviation, an industry leader in air medical transportation services and helicopter completions in the... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions announced the selection of Vancouver-based innovator Onboard Systems International, LLC as a partner to develop a multi-use cargo hook system for the Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The Phenix-Onboard partnership will leverage Onboard Systems’ 40-plus years as the leading provider of external load equipment for the helicopter industry with... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Schweizer
Schweizer (HAI HELI-EXPO BOOTH #C4420), manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is proud to announce it has received a full FAA Production Certificate to produce its iconic S300 and S300CBi helicopters. Schweizer has been producing aircraft under a Production Under Type Certificate Approval (PUTC), which requires significant FAA oversight for each aircraft... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Cadorath
Cadorath is pleased to announce its entrance into the Approved repair Center Network for Airbus Helicopters and will perform D-Level single part repairs in support of Airbus Helicopters dynamic component repair. Cadorath will be able to support Airbus customers and the approved repair network with the special processes required for return to service activities. In... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) (HELI-EXPO Booth #C2729) announced upcoming changes to its Authorized Service Center (ASC) and Parts Retailer (PR) agreements at the company’s annual service center and sales representative meeting yesterday, March 6. The purpose of the changes is to help ASCs and PRs attract and retain more local MD operators and provide better... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Sikorsky
CMC Electronics is pleased to announce a new multi-year contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, for the supply of its military Flight Management System (FMS) on several Sikorsky helicopter models including the UH-60M, HH-60M, HH-60W, S-70i and the S-70M. The helicopters with CMC’s equipment will be delivered to the US Army, the US Air Force... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced the signed purchase agreement for four Bell 407GXi aircraft by the Polish National Police (PNP). The helicopters will be purchased as part of the project “Safer on the roads – aerial supervision over the road traffic,” implemented with the use of funds from the Operational... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: kazinform
A rescue helicopter based on Mi-8 will arrive in Kyrgyzstan in November 2023, Igor Maslov, head of the Russian presidential administration’s department for interregional and cultural relations with foreign countries said, Kazinform cites Kabar. He said that the helicopter will be upgraded for rescue operations, taking into account the highlands of Kyrgyzstan. See Full Story.... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed will showcase a variety of equipment on display, including its expanded Liquid Oxygen (LOX) options, at the 2023 HAI HELI-EXPO March 7-9th at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Stop by Booth C2604 to explore Spectrum Aeromed’s LOX options certified in the Bell 429, AW 109/119 and King Air 350 air... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) has partnered with WYVERN LTD of Nashua, New Hampshire, to make it even easier for members to start using a safety management system (SMS). In addition to a customized SMS software solution, the HAI SMS program now offers coaching by WYVERN for one-on-one assistance with implementation, evaluation, and validation. The program... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Aero Asset
Aero Asset’s annual 2022 Heli Market Trends reports transactions for preowned twin engine helicopters were down four percent last year. Though the rate at which supply dropped in 2022 slowed, helicopters available for sale retracted 11 percent compared to the previous year, leaving the absorption rate at its lowest point in four years. “North America and Europe accounted for 73 percent of twin engine helicopter resale activity in 2022; Europe... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Boeing has become the latest and final defence and aerospace company to join the H175M Task Force addressing the UK New Medium Helicopter requirement. As training services partner, Boeing Defence UK will provide aircrew, groundcrew and maintenance training, if the super-medium class Airbus H175M, to be built at Broughton in Wales, is selected to replace... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, global helicopter distributor, is proud to announce that it will be hosting the pre-launch of “Flying Sideways,” the book of the most famous stunt pilot Fred North, at Heli Expo 2023. The event will take place on the 8th of March, 2023 at 4pm, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. “Flying Sideways” is... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Yellowhead Helicopters
Yellowhead Helicopters LTD (Yellowhead) has selected CAMP Systems International, Inc. (CAMP), the leading independent provider of aviation management products and services, to provide Aircraft Health Management as part of CAMP’s enterprise solution for its fleet of 48 helicopters. CAMP maintenance tracking, and integration with CAMP ERP software, provide a complete ecosystem from tracking and planning... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Skyportz
Air taxi infrastructure company, Skyportz and property developer Pelligra announced a partnership to explore jointly developing vertiport networks to attract air taxi and drone delivery services to Australia. Speaking at the Avalon Airshow Skyportz CEO, Clem Newton-Brown said this partnership was a significant step forward for this emerging industry in Australia. “We have strong policy... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Corporate Helicopters
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has won an order for two ACH160 helicopters in India – the first sale of the type in the region. The helicopters will be delivered with the ACH160 Exclusive configuration for business use by the customer who is an experienced helicopter operator. Under the terms of the contract, Airbus Corporate Helicopters will provide... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace and Asia Pacific Aerospace (APA) signed an agreement for APA to provide GE-authorized T700 engine line maintenance training to operators in the region. This agreement expands an existing arrangement between the two companies that named APA as a GE-authorized Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider for T700 engines. “APA has developed a... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Technisonic
The TDFM-9100-T6 is the newest option available in the TDFM-9100. This new adaptation of the TDFM-9100 incorporates Technisonic’ s new T6 module. Capable of supporting Low Band VHF FM, VOR Voice, Airband and Military UHF the T6 module provides a significant new capability to the 9100. Previously only available in the larger 9200 and 9300... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced that they had hired Vicque Ebentheuer as the company’s new marketing manager. Before joining ASU, Ebentheuer worked in marketing for more than 25 years in the healthcare industry. “Vicque brings 25 years of marketing experience in a very customer-driven industry,” said ASU President Dr. Joe Estrera. “Healthcare requires great... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced it has signed lease agreements for five helicopters with Aramco. The agreements include the placement of three Leonardo AW139 helicopters and two Airbus H145 helicopters. All five aircraft are factory new and will be deployed on critical offshore oil and gas missions... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Vaisala
Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, announced today the integration of lightning data from Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360 —part of its Xweather suite of weather and environmental data services — into its Helideck Monitoring System. Built to meet the demands of challenging offshore environments, Vaisala’s first-of-its-kind Helideck Monitoring System now... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Bell
As industry partners interested in accelerating the future potential of High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL)technology, Bell and Pratt & Whitney are collaborating on propulsion solutions for the development of HSVTOL technology. Bell continues to work with the U.S. government and its industry partners to reduce risk and develop capability requirements. As Bell continues to build its... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter dealer, is proud to announce its latest appointments and promotions in support of its continued growth in North America. Robert Brant has been appointed as the Head of Region for North America. With more than 30 years of experience in aviation, Robert is a well-known leader in the industry known... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods
When residents of Weber County need emergency air medical service, they might be surprised to meet AirLife Utah’s all-female crew. Lead Pilot Jen Prince, Flight Nurse Jennie McEnany, and Flight Paramedic/Clinical Base Lead Erica Rau make a powerful team serving the community, and their accomplishments highlight why celebrating Women of Aviation Worldwide Week, March 6... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: DRF Luftrettung
Since March 1st, a helicopter of the type H135 has been used as the new Christoph 37 in Nordhausen. Thanks to the glass cockpit, four-axis autopilot and anti-collision system, the machine ensures greater safety, which benefits patients and crews. The H135 replaces the previous EC135 machine. With the change, the non-profit organization is continuing to modernize its fleet.... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Penn State Health
Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport is deepening its commitment to Lancaster County and all of central Pennsylvania by welcoming a new helicopter to its lifesaving fleet and establishing a new critical care transport base on the Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center campus. The newest aircraft joins a fleet of three other... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: REBTECH
REB Technologies Inc. “REBTECH” of Bedford, Texas recently completed a NVIS STC modification to a R-44 operated by Southern Utah University. This is the 6th R-44 that REBTECH has modified for NVG Flight for the S.U.U. flight training academy located in Cedar City Utah. REBTECH has recently also modified for NVIS a Bell 206 L-4 for SUU. “We... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Mass Mutal
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (Mass Mutual) continues to maintain its reputation as a leading innovator in corporate rotorcraft operation by teaming with Sterling Helicopter and Outerlink to STC the Air IP™ Wi-Fi system in their AW139 helicopter. Mass Mutual has consistently recognized their employees’ precious time wasted during air travel and sought a cost-effective wireless... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
June 2023 marks 50 years in business for Robinson Helicopter Company. Founded by Frank Robinson on 20 June 1973, Robinson’s goal was to design and manufacture simple, reliable helicopters, as efficiently as possible, without compromising quality. Robinson’s 50-year milestone represents more than the passing of time, it is affirmation of the company’s success. Robinson’s simple 2-place R22 (FAA certified in... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics AG, creator of the world’s first and only virtual reality (VR) simulator authorized by a major aviation regulator, today announced two strategic appointments to strengthen its global expansion. Industry veterans Scott Firsing and Woody McClendon will lead sales and growth operations in North America. These key hires follow the company’s recent $20 million... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Metro Aviation
UC Health Air Care & Mobile Care(UC Health) is upgrading its fleet of critical care helicopters with the addition of a new Airbus EC145e aircraft. The new helicopter will be replacing several older BK 117 aircraft currently in operation and is the third aircraft Metro Aviation has completed for Cincinnati-based UC Health. The new EC145e... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: U DoD
CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Florida, is awarded a $35,850,474 firm-fixed-price contract for the production, delivery, installation, verification testing, and associated logistics support of one exportable, non-motion MH-60R Tactical Operational Flight Trainer configured for the Republic of Korea. Work will be performed in Tampa, Florida (50%); Great Mills, Maryland (20%); Montreal Quebec (10%); Orlando, Florida (10%);... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Signia Aerospace
Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, today announced the acquisition of Lifesaving Systems Corp. (“Lifesaving Systems” or “LSC”). Based in Florida, Lifesaving Systems is a premier global supplier of helicopter and maritime rescue and survival equipment. “Lifesaving Systems is a leader in maritime rescue equipment and will be an excellent addition to... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with International SOS to launch a next generation emergency medical system improvement programme, LifeSaver, which enhances healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes. Estonia is the first country to work with International SOS and Airbus Helicopters to launch a national innovation programme dedicated to improving their emergency medical system (EMS) through LifeSaver.... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: European Rotors 2023
EUROPEAN ROTORS is preparing for its biggest show to date, building on the lessons learned from its first two editions. It is expanding from three days to four and moving from its first location in Cologne, Germany. EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 will take place in Madrid, Spain, 27–30 November in Hall 9 of the IFEMA MADRID... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Weststar Aviation Services
The Weststar Group (“Weststar Group”), a highly diversified enterprise with businesses in the aviation, automobile, property and insurance sectors, announced that it has acquired the remaining 21% stake in Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd (“Weststar Aviation” or the “Company”), a leading provider of offshore helicopter transportation services from funds managed by global investment firm KKR,... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) and Aerometals have jointly announced that they have come to an agreement regarding a copyright infringement complaint filed in 2016. The settlement encourages each organization to work towards a business solution that promises a mutually beneficial relationship. Both parties are eager to move towards a relationship that will allow Aerometals to... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the AH-64 team are observing a unique milestone as the U.S. Army’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopters have officially reached five million flight hours. The accomplishment is equivalent to flying nonstop for more than 208,333 days or 570 years and nine months. Additionally, 1.3 million of those five million flight hours were... Read more
3-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods
A trusted name in air medical service is ready to answer the call when residents of Laurens County and beyond need emergency care. LifeNet 7 opened on Wednesday, March 1 in collaboration with Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital in Clinton, SC. This new base, located near the hospital, will ensure that residents have access to superior... Read more
3-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo has announced further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter in Australia at Avalon, with orders for a total of six aircraft by three different prime operators: Babcock Australasia (Babcock), RACQ CQ Rescue (CQ Rescue) and StarFlight Australia. All six aircraft will be delivered from Leonardo’s Vergiate final assembly line facility... Read more
3-Mar-2023Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of Libra Group, is set to deliver two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters on long-term lease to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) in Australia in early 2024. The aircraft, which are valued at over US$40 million, will be deployed by Babcock on mission critical and socially responsible Emergency Medical Services... Read more
3-Mar-2023Source: REB Technologies
REB Technologies Inc. “REBTECH” in February completed their latest FAA STC for Night Vision Lighting. This one involves a UH-60A for aircraft owner HeliStream Inc. in Costa Mesa, California. This is the first of two aircraft under contract with HeliStream, the second being a Bell 205 which has already started main component production at the REBTECH... Read more
2-Mar-2023Source: AutoFlight
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) pioneer, announced it had achieved the world’s longest eVTOL flight in history with distance of 250KM / 155 miles on a single charge of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries. The flight, which took place at AutoFlight’s eVTOL testing facility on February 23th, consisted of 20 circuits... Read more
2-Mar-2023Source: TruFlight Academy
TruFlight Academy, a new flight school in Oklahoma, has chosen the Cabri G2 as their exclusive training platform. TruFlight joins the Cabri USA family as another family run school with a desire to bring helicopter training to a geographic region with otherwise few options. TruFlight’s new aircraft will be on display at the Guimbal/Precision booth... Read more
2-Mar-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced it has sold a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to China Southern Airlines General Aviation (“CSAGA”), a new customer for Milestone. The helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will be deployed on critical offshore oil and gas missions in China. Pat... Read more
2-Mar-2023Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds the leadership of the University of North Dakota (UND) in rolling out the North Dakota Rotor Pathway Program. The program provides aviation classes that incorporate vertical aviation to high school students by teaming up with industry members, high schools, post-secondary schools, and other stakeholders. The students earn college credits while... Read more
2-Mar-2023Source: USHST
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has named Chris Baur, president and CEO of Hughes Aerospace, as its new industry cochair. Baur will succeed Nick Mayhew, who has served as the industry cochair since January of 2020. Baur brings over 40 years of diverse aerospace industry leadership, global business development, and technical innovation expertise to... Read more
2-Mar-2023Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation recently delivered an EC135 to Health First, headquartered in Melbourne, FL. The aircraft has Metro’s standard EMS interior, a Ferno litter, and the Outerlink IRIS system. “Health First’s air ambulance service, First Flight, is excited to take receipt of our new EC135 P2+ that allows us to continue offering the latest technology for... Read more
2-Mar-2023Source: Skyryse
Skyryse, bringing trust, safety, and the accessibility of flight, introduces a new uplifting logo, wordmark, and website reflecting the modern growth and evolution of the company’s mission of ‘safe flight for all.’ The company also reveals the livery of its first fully-conforming Skyryse-enabled aircraft. The new visual representation of the Skyryse brandmark, the ‘Y,’ takes... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Babcock International Group today announced the conclusion of its portfolio alignment programme with the completion of the sale of certain of its aerial emergency services businesses to Ancala Partners. These businesses were sold for a cash consideration of €136.2 million (c. £120 million), before completion adjustments and transaction costs. In turn, Ancala have rejuvenated the... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Yorkshire Air Ambulance has today taken delivery of their first five-blade Airbus H145, registered G-YAAA, after a flight from Airbus Helicopter’s UK base at Oxford where it has been fitted out over the last six months. The second one of the two ordered by the charity arrived in the UK by road on 12th February... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo announced the expansion of its fleet of AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters in Australia with an order for two aircraft by the leading helicopter operator Toll Helicopters (Toll). The helicopters will supplement a fleet of three AW139s currently supporting a range of activities including pilot and aircrew officer training, utility support to ADF exercises and... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of Libra Group, has appointed Alan O’Rourke to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). O’Rourke was previously LCI’s Senior Vice President, Finance, based in the lessor’s London office and was responsible for developing relationships with LCI’s financial partners to source and originate capital for the organisation.... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Doroni Aerospace
Doroni Aerospace, Inc. (“Doroni”), a Miami-based company developing a 2-seater eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), is proud to announce that the company recently completed a successful untethered flight test with the Doroni H1 eVTOL prototype. This milestone comes a few days after Doroni announced the successful completion of tethered flight tests with the... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics (UA) has obtained Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization of the first Aperture™ visual data management solution as it initiates serial production for a major avionics OEM and is seeing strong interest from aircraft manufacturers and operators. The authorization clears the way for initial delivery of the system for enhancing safety and improving decision-making for... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Expat Guide - Turkey
It was stated that the European Union (EU) country Croatia has started preparations to send 14 helicopters to Ukraine. According to the news in Jutarnji List, one of the important newspapers of Croatia, preparations for the transfer of 14 helicopters belonging to the Croatian Armed Forces to Ukraine were started, 12 MI 8 MTV-1 type helicopter... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published 4 latest Amendments of the Easy Access Rules for Small Rotorcraft (CS-27) – Amendments 7, 8, 9 and 10. This Revision from February 2023 incorporates the Amendments 7, 8, 9 and 10 covering the CSs and AMC for the following topics in addition to the Regular update of CS-29: Aircraft cyber... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Irish Examiner
A long-awaited helipad could be operational at Cork University Hospital (CUH) within a year. The Irish Examiner has learned that health chiefs hope construction on the delayed piece of critical infrastructure will start this summer and take up to nine months to complete. It means CUH, one of the country’s largest hospitals and a level... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of two Bell 429 helicopters with the new Designer Series interior to Advanced Flight, one of New Zealand’s largest helicopter charter and management companies. With these deliveries, Advanced Flight will manage and operate three VIP configured Bell 429s in its fleet. “The Bell 429... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: YIDInfo.com
An executive from an aviation company has asked Mayor Adams’ administration to look into allegations that a rival was given an unfair advantage when gaining a significant helipad contract from the city’s economic development office. Thoroughbred Sea & Air CEO Adam Trenk wrote a letter on Wednesday to Kevin Kim, Adams’ Department of Small Business... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced it will release its December quarter and year-to-date 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. In connection with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, March 9, 2023, to begin at 10... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Hindustan Times
There is a plan to build a heliport in each district, but considering the high potential of tourism in tribal areas, more than one heliport will be built in those areas. The Himachal Pradesh government has given clearance for setting up of eight heliports in different districts of the state this year and work for... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: BAE Systems Australia
BAE Systems Australia has teamed with local industry to present Australia’s first domestically designed, manufactured and armed VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) uncrewed air system (UAS). STRIXTM is being developed by BAE Systems Australia and Perth-based Innovaero and was launched today at the 2023 Avalon Airshow in Geelong, Australia. The collaboration brings together BAE Systems’ global... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: KSL.com
Southern Utah’s state and national park visitors now have more access to emergency medical care as AirLife Utah adds a base in Cedar City. The base opened Wednesday, with a goal to bring quicker response times for trauma situations and to help with transporting patients between hospitals for specialized care. See Full Story. ... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Commercial operator Helicompany, which also operates as Atlas Helicopters, is moving its southern UK base from Lasham to Elstree today, 1st March. The company’s northern UK base will remain at Harrogate. The move to Elstree puts the company’s Leonardo AW109SP and one of their two Airbus AS355Ns just eight minutes flying time from The London... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, leading global helicopter dealer and sole international distributor of Leonardo’s pre-owned helicopters, is proud to announce the availability of the only 169 preowned VIP helicopter for sale in Australia. The helicopter has been maintained by Leonardo and has only been used for VIP flights, ensuring high comfort and reliability. In addition to a 6-month/500-hour... Read more
28-Feb-2023
MD Helicopters (HELI-EXPO Booth #C2729) is bringing a brand-new look to HAI HELI-EXPO 2023. The company will launch new branding and a new booth to showcase the new company leadership and its renewed commitment to the industry. Two helicopters will be on display: Trinity Aviation’s VIP MD 530F that showcases comfort doors and windows, a... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight, is holding its 2nd Annual H2-Aero Symposium on March 28-30, 2023, in Long Beach, California. This year’s event includes the SAE International airport fueling standards meeting, both of which are open for all conference attendees. Details can be found at... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: Toll
Toll Group announced the acquisition of Air Support Queensland Pty Ltd (ASQ), a leading Australian uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flight operations and training provider. ASQ has an extensive fleet of sophisticated uncrewed aircraft systems and runs drone operations and training services in Australia in the civil, commercial, government, defence and agricultural markets. Toll Group Managing... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: Reuters
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Feb 27 (Reuters) – The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) suspended flights in Congo’s North Kivu and Ituri provinces following an attack on one of the service’s helicopters last week, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday. See Full Story.... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: UK Royal Navy
Royal Navy helicopters are ‘wearing’ hi-tech protective new covers – allowing them to scramble in minutes in the Arctic, jungle or desert. The gigantic ‘onesies’ or cover sheets are spread over the vital parts of multi-million pound Merlin helicopters so they can operate in extreme environments, protecting key parts of the aircraft from the worst... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: Congressman Jimmy Panetta
U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23), co-chairs of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) caucus, and 26 Members of Congress wrote Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to encourage the integration of AAM in national airspace in order to continue U.S. aviation leadership and set standards for the world. Advanced air mobility aircraft are... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: AOPA
AOPA is working with Helicopter Association International (HAI) and other integral stakeholders to advocate against the passage of anti-helicopter legislation in the House and Senate in Hawaii—citing the negative impacts these measures will have on the state’s economy. The legislation would establish a path for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for causing what... Read more
