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Astronautics selected by Nova Systems for secure airborne mission system

Astronautics selected by Nova Systems for secure airborne mission system

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

PAC International returns to Heli-Expo 2024

PAC International returns to Heli-Expo 2024

27-Feb-2024Source: PAC International

Paradigm Aerospace Corporation (PAC) International will be at HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, February 27 – 29. Members of the PAC team will be at the Metro Aviation Booth #2922. With more than 45 years of experience, PAC delivers high-quality services that exceed requirements and expectations. The company is a Bell Customer Service      Facility and  offers completions and services for Airbus, Leonardo, MD,... Read more

Enstrom expands partnership with Airwolf Aerospace, offering new lithium-ion battery option

Enstrom expands partnership with Airwolf Aerospace, offering new lithium-ion battery option

27-Feb-2024Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is expanding its relationship with Airwolf Aerospace, adding a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries. This option will be available for all Enstrom 480B model helicopters. Airwolf Aerospace has acted as a trusted, long-time supplier for Enstrom, providing the main rotor Tension Torsion straps for... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed Announces Expansion of Engineering Department

Spectrum Aeromed Announces Expansion of Engineering Department

27-Feb-2024Source: Spectrum Aeromed

Spectrum Aeromed, a leading global provider of air ambulance solutions, is excited to announce a significant expansion of its engineering department. The expansion will provide new engineering offices and meeting space to its facility located at the Hector International Airport in Fargo, North Dakota. This strategic development emphasizes the company’s focus on innovation and quality,... Read more

FAA approves Airwolf STC for True Blue Power® TB20 batteries in Airbus H125, AS350, AS355

FAA approves Airwolf STC for True Blue Power® TB20 batteries in Airbus H125, AS350, AS355

27-Feb-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace

Airwolf Aerospace has received FAA STC approval SR04644CH for the installation of True Blue Power® TB20 Lithium-ion battery in Airbus H125/AS350, and AS355 helicopters. The STC approval for the TB20 Lithium-ion battery follows Airwolf’s recent STC approval of TB17 Lithium-ion STC kits for Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130, Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4, Enstrom 480B, Hiller UH-12E... Read more

Schweizer expands in-house overhaul services

Schweizer expands in-house overhaul services

27-Feb-2024Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is pleased to announce it is expanding factory overhaul services under its FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification to help reduce customers’ costs. New services now available for the S300C, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters include overhauls of main and tail rotor gearboxes, landing gear dampeners, and actuators. “Schweizer customers are asking for ways to... Read more

Moog Upgrades UH-60L with Genesys Avionics Suite

Moog Upgrades UH-60L with Genesys Avionics Suite

27-Feb-2024Source: Genesys Aerosystems

Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, announced that it is working with XP Services, a Tullahoma, TN based company specializing in aircraft modernization and refurbishment, to add the UH-60L model to its Black Hawk Alpha model STC for Moog’s Genesys Avionics Suite. As part of the STC, the avionics suite will interface with GE -701D engines.... Read more

GPMS selected by Airbus to expand HUMS offerings

GPMS selected by Airbus to expand HUMS offerings

27-Feb-2024Source: GPMS

Airbus Helicopters and GPMS International have signed an agreement on HUMS covering the H125 series, H130, EC135, EC145 and AS332 models. Customers using GPMS’s Foresight MX have already benefited from powerful, predictive HUMS. With this agreement, customers can now seamlessly share data with Airbus Helicopters and optionally enroll in Airbus’s FlyScan Service to improve remote support and gain powerful proactive monitoring with maintenance... Read more

Leonardo VxR simulator debuts at Heli-Expo

Leonardo VxR simulator debuts at Heli-Expo

27-Feb-2024

At HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, Leonardo will exhibit its new Virtual and Extended Reality Simulator (VxR) for the first time with its motion system. Officially launched at Heli-Expo 2023, the full-scale system featuring a cockpit, motion, and instructor console is now on display on Leonardo’s Stand (6031) and is available for demos. The Virtual Extended Reality... Read more

Astronautics to make AeroSync comms available on Airbus H125

Astronautics to make AeroSync comms available on Airbus H125

27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics

Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Mission miniature wireless airborne communication system (mini-WACS) is the line-fit connectivity solution for Airbus Helicopters’ new production H125 and H130 rotorcraft.  It will be available second semester 2024 for retrofit with an Airbus service bulletin for Airbus H125 from S/N 9112. Astronautics’ AeroSync Mission is a secure, integrated, wireless data... Read more

Entrol delivers Bell 505 simulators to CAE for USAF training

Entrol delivers Bell 505 simulators to CAE for USAF training

27-Feb-2024Source: Entrol

Entrol has delivered three Bell 505 configured simulators to CAE Defense & Security in support of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Rotary Wing (IFT-R), Introductory Flight Training at the CAE Dothan Training Center. Entrol was subcontracted to deliver two H1000 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) devices with the Bell 505 configuration and one Bell 505-based... Read more

Sikorsky Australia’s Apprenticeship Scheme Grows Aviation Talent Pipeline

Sikorsky Australia’s Apprenticeship Scheme Grows Aviation Talent Pipeline

27-Feb-2024

Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin Company, is continuing its commitment to expand Australia’s aviation industrial workforce in 2024 by growing its apprenticeship numbers year on year. In 2024, Sikorsky Australia welcomed five new apprentices into the program, which now totals 16 apprentices, representing nearly 20% of the technical workforce and an annual investment of over... Read more

StandardAero enters 40th Year supporting Airbus Helicopter dynamic components MRO Services

StandardAero enters 40th Year supporting Airbus Helicopter dynamic components MRO Services

27-Feb-2024Source: StandardAero

StandardAero’s Airbus helicopter dynamic components MRO facility, located in Richmond, BC, Canada, recently celebrated the company’s 40th year of supporting Airbus Helicopter dynamic components services.  The facility is a full-fledged, D Level rated, MRO shop, supported by Airbus factory trained technicians covering all MRO, VDI and BBOV disciplines for servicing Airbus helicopters. The Richmond site offers... Read more

ABS reports delivery of over 2,500 StartStick GPU units

ABS reports delivery of over 2,500 StartStick GPU units

27-Feb-2024Source: ABS

The popular StartStick line of portable ground power units (GPU) has found utilization with a growing range of leading global aircraft models. Aviation Battery Systems (ABS), manufacturer of the StartStick, reports that over the past year, operators of Airbus H145 and H135, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, NH-90, AW169, Bell 412EPX and 429 as well as some of the... Read more

MD Helicopters adds Authorized Service Center in Kenya

MD Helicopters adds Authorized Service Center in Kenya

27-Feb-2024Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) (HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, booth #4022) is proud to announce the addition of Helint of Kenya, Africa, to its network of Authorized Service Centers (ASC). Helint becomes the first ASC in the East African region, solidifying MDH’s commitment to providing exceptional service to its customers across the globe. Helint boasts a proven track record... Read more

Recoil Aerospace Nears STC Approval for T1000-E Wildfire Suppression System

Recoil Aerospace Nears STC Approval for T1000-E Wildfire Suppression System

27-Feb-2024Source: Recoil Aerospace

Recoil Aerospace is on the brink of a major milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nears final approval for the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) of its groundbreaking T1000-E Wildfire Suppression System. Following months of rigorous testing and evaluation, Recoil Aerospace anticipates STC approval for the T1000-E system, signaling a significant advancement in aerial firefighting technology. “We... Read more

Blade to present at Baird 2024 Vehicle, Technology and Mobility Conference

Blade to present at Baird 2024 Vehicle, Technology and Mobility Conference

27-Feb-2024Source: Blade

Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, today announced that Management will present at the Baird’s 2024 Vehicle, Technology and Mobility Conference on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 1:40 pm ET. A webcast of the event will be available at the link here. A replay will be available... Read more

Lilium Gears Up for Production of Electric Propulsion Units

Lilium Gears Up for Production of Electric Propulsion Units

27-Feb-2024Source: Lilium

Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced today that it has started installation of state-of-the-art assembly equipment for the serial production of the Lilium Jet’s propulsion units. Prototype Lilium Jet propulsion units are due to start coming off the new line in Q2 2024, to be... Read more

Boost Systems expands mission equipment offering

Boost Systems expands mission equipment offering

27-Feb-2024

Boost Systems, known as the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo Systems, Personal Carrying Device Systems and related Training Services continues to expand their mission equipment product lines.  At this years Heli-Expo, BOOST Systems is pleased to display their modern, light weight, next generation Aerial Wash System. “With the latest available technologies, there... Read more

HAI rebrands itself as VAI, Heli-Expo to become Verticon

HAI rebrands itself as VAI, Heli-Expo to become Verticon

27-Feb-2024Source: VAI

In response to the needs of the rapidly expanding vertical aviation industry, Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is the new identity and name for Helicopter Association International (HAI). As the trade association representing the global vertical aviation industry, VAI is open to all manufacturers, operators, suppliers and vendors, pilots and maintenance technicians, and aviation professionals who... Read more

EASA Certifies Meeker Aviation EC145 C2/D2 & D3 Step Mount

EASA Certifies Meeker Aviation EC145 C2/D2 & D3 Step Mount

26-Feb-2024Source: Meeker Aviation

Meeker Aviation, a leading provider of aircraft payload mounts, today announced that it has received EASA approval for its Utility Step Mount for all models of the Airbus H145 aircraft, including the newest D3 variant. This Utility Step Mount has already received FAA and Transport Canada certification. “Our very popular H145/BK117 Utility Step Mount provides... Read more

Vita Aerospace details Heli-Expo 2024 offering

Vita Aerospace details Heli-Expo 2024 offering

26-Feb-2024Source: Vita Inclinata

Vita AerospaceTM, part of Vita Inclinata Technologies, an innovator in intelligent lifting solutions for rescue crews and other field safety applications, unveils today the new PELICAN Rapid Extraction Device (R.E.D.), a full-capture hybrid rescue product, developed by Air Rescue Systems® (ARS), alongside its expanded training program. The company is showcasing these groundbreaking advancements for the... Read more

StandardAero begins installing Thales 4-axis autopilot on Airbus H125

StandardAero begins installing Thales 4-axis autopilot on Airbus H125

26-Feb-2024Source: StandardAero

In partnership with Thales, StandardAero is pleased to begin providing kits and installations of the world’s first full 4-axis autopilot specifically engineered for H125 helicopters, starting this June.  The company is currently taking orders for kits and reservations for production slots. Based on Thales’ Compact Autopilot System, this new solution, commercially known as StableLight, is... Read more

EASA approves Garmin GFC600H on Bell 505

EASA approves Garmin GFC600H on Bell 505

26-Feb-2024Source: Bell

Ahead of HAI Heli-Expo 2024, Bell shared that Garmin’s GFC™ 600H flight control system on the Bell 505 has been approved by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In addition to EASA approval, GFC 600H for Bell 505 has previously received FAA and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval. Bell has delivered more than 505... Read more

Guardian Mobility displays G6 terminal at Heli-Expo

Guardian Mobility displays G6 terminal at Heli-Expo

26-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

Canadian Forces pick Axnes wireless comms for CH-149 fleet

Canadian Forces pick Axnes wireless comms for CH-149 fleet

26-Feb-2024

Axnes, a leading provider of wireless communication solutions, is pleased to announce that its PNG Wireless Intercom System (WICS) has been selected by IMP Aerospace & Defence, in collaboration with the Canadian Forces, for the CH149 Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft upgrade project. This partnership underscores Axnes’ commitment to providing cutting-edge communication solutions for... Read more

JetLoan Capital names helicopter financing division leader

JetLoan Capital names helicopter financing division leader

26-Feb-2024Source: JetLoan Capital

JetLoan Capital expands their aviation lending with the appointment of Benjamin Lynch to lead their helicopter financing division. Ben continues to develop relationships with new helicopter funding sources, adding to the company’s expansive lending network. JetLoan Capital has the capability to offer financing solutions for the following markets: Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Air... Read more

IBAC Congratulates HAI on its 75th Anniversary

IBAC Congratulates HAI on its 75th Anniversary

26-Feb-2024Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Helicopter Association International (HAI) on its 75th anniversary. HAI has been a cornerstone of the global helicopter industry for decades, playing a vital role in advocating for the sector’s safety, continuing education, and growth. IBAC commends HAI’s dedication to promoting the unique value... Read more

Leonardo highlights unique AW09 connectivity capabilities

Leonardo highlights unique AW09 connectivity capabilities

26-Feb-2024

Leonardo is pleased to bring a connectivity solution that simplifies customers’ operations and maintenance and offers enhanced support. A joint Leonardo Services and Kopter Engineering team has designed and developed this solution, focusing on customers’ needs and addressing challenging regarding weight, form factor, and performance requirements. “The AW09 connectivity will significantly streamline our customers’ operations... Read more

Hughes launches ZK Routes – low-level IFR airways for heli ops

Hughes launches ZK Routes – low-level IFR airways for heli ops

26-Feb-2024

Hughes Aerospace, a leading innovator in aviation navigation technology, is proud to announce the successful development and implementation of ZK routes, the first-of-its-kind low-level IFR airways designed specifically for helicopter operations. In collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Hughes has spearheaded the creation of these routes to enhance safety and efficiency for helicopter pilots... Read more

Milestone leases S92 to Líder Aviação

Milestone leases S92 to Líder Aviação

26-Feb-2024Source: Milestone

The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed a lease agreement with Brazilian offshore operator, Líder Aviação (“Líder”), for a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. The S-92 helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will support Líder’s operations for Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras. The aircraft... Read more

Erickson and Volo Mission celebrate 5 years supporting Whirly-Girls International

Erickson and Volo Mission celebrate 5 years supporting Whirly-Girls International

26-Feb-2024

Erickson Incorporated and Volo Mission are celebrating five years of collaboration, contributing nearly $100,000 in external load training scholarships to Whirly-Girls International, a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation. Women represent an estimated 10% of FAA certificated pilots and access to additional training opportunities is limited. The Erickson and Volo scholarship... Read more

Milestone signs first lease with China Southern Airlines for an S92

Milestone signs first lease with China Southern Airlines for an S92

26-Feb-2024Source: Milestone Aviation

The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed a lease agreement with China Southern Airlines General Aviation (“CSAGA”) for a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. The helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will be deployed on critical offshore oil and gas missions in China from... Read more

Jeff Pino Foundation encourages local students to attend Heli-Expo

Jeff Pino Foundation encourages local students to attend Heli-Expo

26-Feb-2024Source: Jeff Pino Foundation

The Jeff Pino Foundation (JPF) is excited to announce that 150 students from the Anaheim, California area have been exclusively invited to attend Heli-Expo 2024 on Day 3, February 29th. In partnership with the Helicopter Association International (HAI), JPF is making it possible for students specializing in aviation and STEM-related fields to explore the world’s... Read more

HENSOLDT partners with Smith Myers to create enhanced Mission Management System

HENSOLDT partners with Smith Myers to create enhanced Mission Management System

26-Feb-2024Source: HENSOLDT

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has announced that its EuroNav 7 mission system for critical airborne applications is now enhanced with the integration of Smith Myers’ award-winning ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection, Location, and Communication System. “This is a winning combination that is making waves in the avionics industry. Tailored for the helicopter elite, this powerhouse duo... Read more

Volatus partners with ScoutIt to recycle EV batteries for future vertiports

Volatus partners with ScoutIt to recycle EV batteries for future vertiports

26-Feb-2024Source: Volatus

Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions has partnered with ScoutIt to utilize electric vehicle (EV) batteries that can no longer be used in vehicles but still have life left in them. VI&E Solutions will recycle the EV batteries by installing them in their new “battery wall” product line that will create an off-grid charging solution. “The... Read more

StandardAero goes live with PW200 services in Winnipeg

StandardAero goes live with PW200 services in Winnipeg

26-Feb-2024Source: StandardAero

StandardAero has completed the stand up of its Pratt & Whitney Canada PW200 helicopter engine MRO capabilities at its Winnipeg, Canada Helicopter Center of Excellence (COE), including support for a new test cell.  The company is in the process of transitioning the test cell from its facility in Dallas to Winnipeg, an investment of more... Read more

Airbus and operator Hiratagakuen evaluate CityAirbus NextGen potential in Japan

Airbus and operator Hiratagakuen evaluate CityAirbus NextGen potential in Japan

26-Feb-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters

With the recent completion of CityAirbus NextGen’s assembly, Airbus’ advanced air mobility teams are focused on putting together the major components that make up the eVTOL prototype, gearing up for its first flight later this year. In addition to reaching this major milestone, the teams continue to work on the development of the entire ecosystem,... Read more

CNC Technologies continues growing with Multi-Year Service, Support and Training Contracts

CNC Technologies continues growing with Multi-Year Service, Support and Training Contracts

26-Feb-2024Source: CNC Technologies

CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, announced today that the Texas Department of Public Safety, Massachusetts State Police (MSP), Dallas Police Department,  Ohio State Highway Patrol, and Ontario Police Department have all signed multi-year Service, Support, and Training (SST) agreements. These contracts cover the... Read more

Astronautics to introduce glass cockpits for Erickson S64 Air Cranes

Astronautics to introduce glass cockpits for Erickson S64 Air Cranes

26-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics

Astronautics Corporation of America has been selected by Erickson Incorporated to upgrade 12 S-64 Air Crane® helicopters with a glass cockpit solution that includes Astronautics’ Badger Pro+ Gen 2.0 integrated flight display system, engine data concentrator unit (EDCU), and AeroSync Mission connectivity system. Astronautics will also be responsible for the avionics systems integration testing and... Read more

Leonardo and Daedalean complete flight testing of AI navigation capabilities

Leonardo and Daedalean complete flight testing of AI navigation capabilities

26-Feb-2024Source: Daedalean

Daedalean, a developer of safety-critical and certifiable artificial intelligence systems for situational awareness and flight control, has announced the completion of flight testing of Daedalean’s visual awareness system by Leonardo, a leader in aerospace, defense, and security. “Leonardo is working towards prudently integrating AI in its products and services through both in-house developments and cooperations.... Read more

AeroBrigham to receive Brazil ANAC certification

AeroBrigham to receive Brazil ANAC certification

26-Feb-2024Source: AeroBrigham

North Texas maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider AeroBrigham will soon complete the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) certification to be awarded by the Brazil aviation authority.  Upon award, the company will have return to service authorization for aircraft registered in Brazil. AeroBrigham anticipates greater opportunities for aircraft completions, overall maintenance, repair and other comprehensive services currently... Read more

National EMS Pilot Association celebrates 40 years of service

National EMS Pilot Association celebrates 40 years of service

26-Feb-2024Source: NEMSPA

The National EMS Pilot Association (NEMSPA) proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedication to advancing the professionalism, safety, and advocacy of Air Medical Pilots nationwide. Founded in 1984, NEMSPA has played a pivotal role in shaping the Air Medical Transport industry, championing excellence and ensuring the highest standards of patient care for... Read more

Trax to provide software to Archer Aviation

Trax to provide software to Archer Aviation

26-Feb-2024Source: AAR

Trax, a leading global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software products, announced that it has entered into an agreement with leading electric aviation  company, Archer Aviation. Archer will leverage Trax’s web-based enterprise eMRO system and eMobility apps and Trax’s cloud hosting services to manage its planned electric air taxi operations. Trax’s advanced, modular,... Read more

Philippines – Sky Yard Aviation Corp buys Bell 429

Philippines – Sky Yard Aviation Corp buys Bell 429

26-Feb-2024Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of a highly customized Bell 429 helicopter to Sky Yard Aviation Corporation in the Philippines. The delivery of this aircraft, completed at the end of 2023, brings the total number of Bell 429 helicopters operating in the Philippines to twelve. This particular Bell 429... Read more

S.A.F.E. Designs delivers Custom Maintenance Stand to Yellowhead Helicopters

S.A.F.E. Designs delivers Custom Maintenance Stand to Yellowhead Helicopters

26-Feb-2024Source: SAFE Structure Designs

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs completes the delivery of a custom BK117 maintenance stand for Yellowhead Helicopters in Canada that meets their operational needs in a challenging environment.  This SAFETY FIRST lightweight ergonomic stand can be disassembled and stored in a shed and then easily reassembled by just one technician, even in the snow.  The technician can... Read more

Metro returns to Anaheim with EC145C2e from Benefis Mercy Flight

Metro returns to Anaheim with EC145C2e from Benefis Mercy Flight

26-Feb-2024Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation will be at the HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim on February 27-29 at Booth #2922. This year’s booth will feature an EC145C2e from Benefis Mercy Flight. The aircraft marks the first EMS aircraft in Metro’s fleet to be outfitted with the Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom Extension system, allowing flight crews to maintain continuous communication even when... Read more

PS Engineering HUB50 On-Wing Configurability put to the test

PS Engineering HUB50 On-Wing Configurability put to the test

26-Feb-2024Source: PS Engineering

We have begun shipping the all new HUB50 and our dealers and OEMs have put our configurability scheme to the test. After the first successful installation by Bridger Aerospace, their team agreed that configuration “on-wing” using an iOS application is a quick and easy way to enter all mission parameters into the system. The app’s... Read more

Bell-Boeing awarded $12M contract to improve CV-22 proprotor gearboxes

Bell-Boeing awarded $12M contract to improve CV-22 proprotor gearboxes

26-Feb-2024Source: US DoD

Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded an $11,544,539 modification (P00013) to a firm-fixed-price order (N0001921F0030) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification adds scope to procure three shipsets of proprotor gearboxes in support of the Nacelle Improvements Step 2 requirement for CV-22 aircraft. Work will be performed in Amarillo,... Read more

Pivotal Delivers Four BlackFly light eVTOLs for US Air Force evaluation

Pivotal Delivers Four BlackFly light eVTOLs for US Air Force evaluation

26-Feb-2024Source: Pivotal

Pivotal, a market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it has delivered four of eight BlackFlys and two flight simulators for lease to MTSI for evaluation by AFWERX and the United States Air Force. The Air Force is evaluating Pivotal aircraft performance by assessing a host of benefits across diverse... Read more

Becker Avionics adds new capabilities to AMU6500 digital intercom system

Becker Avionics adds new capabilities to AMU6500 digital intercom system

26-Feb-2024Source: Becker Avionics

Becker Avionics’ guiding principle is to focus on the requirements of our customers. Becker does not and will not chase the latest technology for the sake of technology, which is all too common. Priority number one is product support, followed by our best attempt to understand our customers’ operational needs and to develop products that... Read more

Metro to attend Mil2Civ Workshop, Career Fair

Metro to attend Mil2Civ Workshop, Career Fair

23-Feb-2024Source: Metro Aviation

According to The Washington Post, 77 percent of job seekers consider a company’s culture when applying, and employee retention is more challenging than ever.  Lucky for Metro Aviation, they have several employees with 20 to 30 years at the company and new applications every day. Director of HR Britney Ratcliff contributes much of Metro’s hiring success... Read more

Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition debuts at Singapore Airshow

Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition debuts at Singapore Airshow

23-Feb-2024Source: Airbus Corporate Helicopters

ACH130 Aston Martin Edition from Airbus Corporate Helicopters is making its first appearance at the Singapore Airshow. The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the product of a highly fruitful collaboration featuring a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin and applied by skilled craftspeople at Airbus Helicopters, delighting helicopter owners and pilots... Read more

Horizon Design Services received approval for Avidyne IFD-Series

Horizon Design Services received approval for Avidyne IFD-Series

23-Feb-2024Source: Avidyne

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, is pleased to announce that U.K.-based Horizon Design Services has received Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) validation of an Approved Model List-Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for installation of the Avidyne IFD-Series FMS/ GPS/ NAV/ COM systems as replacements for legacy GNS-Series... Read more

Astronautics demonstrating IBEX Large Area Display at Heli-Expo

Astronautics demonstrating IBEX Large Area Display at Heli-Expo

23-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics

Astronautics Corporation of America is demonstrating its IBEX Large Area Display (LAD) for the first time at HAI Heli-Expo 2024, Booth 2322. Astronautics’ IBEX LAD is a fully-redundant, resistive multi-touch 20”x8” video display that supports flight, navigation, engine, and mission system functions and symbology generated by an external computing source.  The IBEX LAD delivers both... Read more

TRU Simulation to showcase simulator technology at Heli-Expo

TRU Simulation to showcase simulator technology at Heli-Expo

23-Feb-2024Source: TRU Simulation

As a leading provider of high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for the aviation industry, TRU Simulation will showcase its state-of-the-art simulator solutions during HAI Heli-Expo 2024, Feb. 27-29, in Anaheim, Calif. Visitors to the expo will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in simulation technology and experience firsthand the immersive simulators offered... Read more

UK union criticises Airbus suggestion of H225 and Super Puma offshore return

UK union criticises Airbus suggestion of H225 and Super Puma offshore return

22-Feb-2024Source: RMT

Offshore workers union, RMT has criticised the possible re-introduction of the Super Puma helicopter by Airbus to offshore oil and gas operations. Last year was the tenth anniversary of the last fatal Super Puma incident in the UK sector, which claimed the lives of four offshore workers, including RMT member Sarah Darnley. 33 offshore workers... Read more

Donaldson Announces Record Sales of its Popular Inlet Barrier Filter

Donaldson Announces Record Sales of its Popular Inlet Barrier Filter

22-Feb-2024Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), announces record sales of its industry leading inlet barrier filter (IBF), and invites customers to Heli-Expo Booth #8102 to see the first ever display of its Leonardo AW169 IBF. “The success of our IBFs is testament to our ongoing commitment to our helicopter OEM customers—listening... Read more

MD Helicopters Showcases Fleet Upgrades at Heli-Expo 2024

MD Helicopters Showcases Fleet Upgrades at Heli-Expo 2024

22-Feb-2024Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters’ (MDH) dedication to customer input and its new Fielded Fleet Upgrade program will be front and center in booth #4022 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, February 27–29, 2024. MDH’s focus during the show is to highlight progress toward customer promises, share advancements in direct response to customer feedback that includes its new Fielded Fleet Upgrades program, and... Read more

AsBAA Welcomes PhilJets as New Member

AsBAA Welcomes PhilJets as New Member

22-Feb-2024Source: PhilJets

The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) has gained traction with signing PhilJets as a new member during the Singapore Airshow 2024. PhilJets joins AsBAA Philippines Chapter at the occasion of the launch of the Philippine Pavillon graced by the Minister of Transportation Jaime Bautista, during the Singapore Airshow. AsBAA is representing business and general aviation... Read more

Gallagher to offer discounted insurance for Schweizer operators

Gallagher to offer discounted insurance for Schweizer operators

22-Feb-2024Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is excited to announce a partnership with Gallagher Specialty’s Aerospace team to offer all Schweizer owners and operators competitive hull and liability insurance through a single point of contact. This first of its kind helicopter manufacturer-specific insurance program was developed around Schweizer’s legacy and record of quality, reliability, and unmatched safety. While most aviation... Read more

CNC Technologies to supply wireless comms for Broward County Sheriff fleet

CNC Technologies to supply wireless comms for Broward County Sheriff fleet

22-Feb-2024Source: CNC Technologies

CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, announced a collaboration with Airbus Helicopters and Metro Aviation to provide the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) with three fully missionized aircraft for Fire Rescue and Public Safety operations. CNC’s partnership with Airbus and Metro Aviation continues to... Read more

Southwest Technical College selects Air Methods online programs

Southwest Technical College selects Air Methods online programs

22-Feb-2024Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Southwest Technical College has selected Air Methods Ascend’s Critical Care Review and EMS Review online programs to integrate into the curriculum for students in their public safety programs. Located in Cedar City, UT, Southwest Technical College is a local, accredited technical college that... Read more

EHang and Telefónica partner on UAM network connectivity

EHang and Telefónica partner on UAM network connectivity

22-Feb-2024Source: EHang

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced it has entered into a strategic alliance with Telefónica Tech, a subsidiary of Telefónica, a world-leading telecommunications service provider with over 300 million customers and digital and telecom solutions offered in over 170 countries. The... Read more

AIR Partners with Nidec to Develop Customized eVTOL Motor

AIR Partners with Nidec to Develop Customized eVTOL Motor

22-Feb-2024Source: AIR

AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, announced its partnership with Nidec Motor Corporation, a leading manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and appliance motors and controls, to develop the motor for the production model of AIR’s two-seater eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft, AIR ONE. The two companies will design and develop a motor... Read more

ASI and Enstrom Partner to Resurrect Insurance Program

ASI and Enstrom Partner to Resurrect Insurance Program

22-Feb-2024Source: Enstrom

Aviation Specialty Insurance has partnered with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to reintroduce an insurance program tailor-made for Enstrom owners and operators, the Enstrom Owner’s Program. The program promises customers ultra-competitive rates, tiered rating credits based on pilot experience, five liability limit options, instant rate indications, and more. Customers can also expect to receive instant quotes and... Read more

LCI signs framework agreement for 21 Leonardo helicopters

LCI signs framework agreement for 21 Leonardo helicopters

22-Feb-2024Source: LCI

LCI, a leading aviation company, has announced a framework agreement for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters from Leonardo, comprising of 10 firm plus 11 options. The innovative new framework agreement covers the latest generation light-intermediate AW169, intermediate AW139 and super-medium AW189 helicopters, which will collectively address industry renewal and replacement requirements. The new... Read more

Aerobee Corporation Takes Delivery of First Bell 407GXi in Philippines

Aerobee Corporation Takes Delivery of First Bell 407GXi in Philippines

22-Feb-2024Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in the Philippines to Aerobee Corporation. “Bell’s Asia Pacific operators continue to recognize the 407GXi’s low cost of ownership and proven performance to meet their clients’ discerning needs. Now available with full IFR certification and backed by industry-leading... Read more

Wisk and City of Sugar Land, Texas, partner for AAM in Houston region

Wisk and City of Sugar Land, Texas, partner for AAM in Houston region

22-Feb-2024Source: Wisk Aero

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and the City of Sugar Land, Texas, have entered into a partnership to bring autonomous Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to the Greater Houston region. Under this new partnership, Wisk and Sugar Land will identify and assess a location at the Sugar Land Regional Airport for the... Read more

AEM and Texas Aerospace Technologies bolster partnership for Latin America

AEM and Texas Aerospace Technologies bolster partnership for Latin America

22-Feb-2024Source: AEM

Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is pleased to announce a partnership expansion with Texas Aerospace Technologies, a subsidiary of Texas Aerospace Services, to add AEM’s new MTP136D modern panel-mount P25 VHF FM Forest Service radio to its lineup of product offerings for their Latin American customers. Texas Aerospace Technologies adds AEM’s P25... Read more

Supernal partners with CAAS and EDB to develop Asia-Pacific AAM

Supernal partners with CAAS and EDB to develop Asia-Pacific AAM

22-Feb-2024Source: Supernal

Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company inked two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), respectively, to further develop AAM capabilities and expertise in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region today at Singapore Airshow 2024. The partnerships will drive a... Read more

Reiser achieves world first Level D simulator Airbus H145 D3

Reiser achieves world first Level D simulator Airbus H145 D3

22-Feb-2024Source: Reiser

REISER Simulation and Training announces a groundbreaking milestone in aviation simulation excellence. The company proudly reveals that they have secured the distinction of being the very first to obtain Level D qualification for the Airbus H145 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) in the D3 version.  The D3 version of the renowned Airbus H145 helicopter introduces significant enhancements,... Read more

Joby Completes Third Stage of FAA Certification Process

Joby Completes Third Stage of FAA Certification Process

22-Feb-2024Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has become the first developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to complete the third of five stages of the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) type certification process.   During the third stage of the process, Joby submitted... Read more

PHI celebrates 75 years

PHI celebrates 75 years

21-Feb-2024Source: PHI

PHI, a leader in global helicopter services, is proud and honored to celebrate its 75-year anniversary in 2024. Founded in Lafayette, La., in 1949, Petroleum Bell Helicopters—later to be renamed Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. and known today as PHI Group, Inc.—established itself as a leader in helicopter transportation for seismic crews exploring for oil and gas... Read more

New era of simpler, safer aviation?  The launch of Skyryse One

New era of simpler, safer aviation? The launch of Skyryse One

21-Feb-2024Source: Skyryse

Skyryse One is launched today – the world’s first production helicopter operated with a single control stick and two touch screens. Powering the revolutionary controls is SkyOS™, our proprietary operating system that offers simplified control and an aircraft-agnostic, triply-redundant fly-by-wire system. It’s no longer just a helicopter – it’s now the most integrated, elevated, and... Read more

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