13-Oct-2022Source: Vita Inclinata
Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, today announced Daniel Bishop has joined the company’s Aerospace Advisory Board. Bishop will leverage decades of Pentagon and the United States Air Force experience to strengthen ties across the DoD and federal agencies and increase Vita’s national and international footprint. “I greatly... Read more
12-Oct-2022Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) has today published the results of a groundbreaking study, “2022 Vertical Flight Workforce Report: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is Vital.” The study was conducted for VFS by HYSKY Society, both of which are 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organizations. The 28-page report is available at www.vtol.org/workforce. The results of a VFS... Read more
12-Oct-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is completing early tests toward a safe flight test program for the RAIDER X® competitive prototype it is building for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program. “The RAIDER X prototype, which is 92% complete, draws on Lockheed Martin’s broad expertise in developing innovative weapons systems... Read more
12-Oct-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo, Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Sazma Aviation Sdn Bhd (Sazma) celebrated the delivery of an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter from the Vergiate final assembly line facility on 27th September. The aircraft will be leased by Sazma from ADA to perform offshore transport operations supporting the energy industry sector in Malaysia from Sazma’s base in Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah.... Read more
12-Oct-2022Source: EVfly
Fleet management and air mobility company EVfly has signed a letter of intent and will pay deposits for the Axe by Skyfly electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with delivery expected in 2024. EVfly intends to purchase three Axe aircraft, with an option for five more. EVfly intends to first start our operation in Thailand,... Read more
12-Oct-2022Source: Sikorsky
The Korea Coast Guard accepted the delivery on Sept. 30 of its third S-92® search and rescue helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT). The expansion of Korea Coast Guard’s S-92 fleet increases its capability to conduct maritime security, safety and life-saving missions for the people of Korea. “Our valued partnership... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) recently announced its exciting October schedule and a special treat for the upcoming holidays. Starting the month on Friday, October 14, from 7 until 8 p.m. is author Jennifer L. Green discussing her book, Dark History of Penn’s Woods, which promises to inform and thrill listeners. Preregistration... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: Volocopter
Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), Atlantia, UrbanV, and the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, have successfully completed the first crewed eVTOL test flights in Italian airspace. These tests were part of a mobility ecosystem setup at Fiumicino’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. This is a key milestone toward the envisioned rollout of advanced air mobility... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: NBAA
The FAA recently published a new engineering brief offering design guidance for the development of vertiports supporting advanced air mobility (AAM) operations, following extensive collaboration with members of the NBAA AAM Roundtable and other stakeholders in this emerging industry. Engineering Brief (EB) 105, “Vertiport Design,” outlines infrastructure requirements for facilities to be utilized by... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: Skyports
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) and Skyports Infrastructure today announced they are developing a Living Lab passenger terminal that will enable the two companies to test a variety of technologies and procedures that will help define how passengers experience vertical flight in the future. “Our all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is set to revolutionize... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: STARS
While STARS celebrates ten years of fighting for the lives of critically ill and injured patients across Saskatchewan, five Crown corporations have announced funding to help ensure the non-profit air ambulance continues its service for decades to come. Since 2012, STARS has carried out more than 9,200 missions to more than 500 locations across the province,... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: EVfly
An LoI plus deposits for between three and eight eVTOL aircraft is a sure sign from EVFly that it trusts the Skyfly prototype Axe with the smooth running of its training operations. Although the Axe is mainly intended for use as a private aircraft and has not been designed as a commercial air taxi, EVfly’s... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: Thames Valley Air Ambulance
Our new helicopter, G-TVLY, has final been unveiled to the public. The Airbus135 will become our air ambulance when we take on our air operations this month. It is kitted out with the same lifesaving equipment as our former helicopter and will fly from our operations base at RAF Benson. We unveiled the helicopter... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: HAI
The general aviation industry and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have a shared goal to rid lead from all aviation fuel used for piston-powered aircraft no later than 2030. The FAA and industry have come together under the EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) banner to see this mission realized. The GA industry has... Read more
11-Oct-2022Source: US Navy
Landing a helicopter in low visibility environments is one of the most difficult tasks in aviation for a rotary-wing pilot; add weather like fog, wind or worse and aircraft recovery can be dangerous. The very team who brought naval tactical aviation Precision Landing Mode (PLM) has now set sights on advancing capability and operational... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: US DoD
SGS LLC,* Yukon, Oklahoma, was awarded a $20,599,811 firm-fixed-price contract for the design/build renovation of a UH-60 aircraft maintenance hangar. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Fort Hood, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 11, 2024. Fiscal 2022 military construction, Army funds in the... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: UMILES Next
As part of TindAir -Tactical Instrumental Deconfliction And In-flight Resolution-a project for very large-scale demonstrations on urban mobility, UMILES Next’s Concept Integrity air taxi, equipped with TECNALIA’s FlyFree technology, has completed successful test flights in Toulouse, taking off from the Onera Test Field. This event represents a significant step towards the integration of this type... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $39,920,367 firm-fixed-price modification (P00001) to an order (N0001922F2491) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification adds scope to provide production and installation of a VH-92A Flight Training Device (FTD) and updates to a previously delivered VH-92A FTD for the... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: US Transportation House
Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) applauded the House passage of four bills under the jurisdiction of the committee, including his bill, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act. Chair DeFazio also joined Rep. André Carson (D-IN) in applauding the passage of Carson’s bill, the National Center for the Advancement of... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has announced a partnership with GlobeAir. Under the agreement, GlobeAir intends to purchase 12 Lilium Jets to provide premium and business eVTOL flights to its customer base in the French Riviera and Italy. GlobeAir is Europe’s leading and award-winning... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: GPMS
Todd Powers, GPMS VP of Sales, and Ronnie Ries, GPMS VP of Marketing, recently joined Jon Gray and Jeff Ratkovich on the Hangar Z Podcast, the first and only podcast dedicated to public safety aviation. While covering various topics with lighthearted discussions, they focused on how HUMS technology is increasing mission readiness and lowering operational... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: Wingcopter
In a joint project, the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) and the delivery drone manufacturer and operator Wingcopter are testing the potential of on-demand transport of consumer goods to improve local supply in rural communities. For the project called “Drohnen-Lastenrad-Express-Belieferung” (“Drone Cargo Bike Express Delivery”), which is funded with almost 500,000 euros by... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today opened the second application period for entities interested in serving as administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Potential test administrators must submit their applications by Nov. 11, 2022. As drones become more popular and accessible, the FAA is committed to ensuring that... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: US DoD
Point Blank Enterprises Inc., Miami Lakes, Florida, was awarded a $13,554,787 modification (P00001) to contract W911W6-21-C-0044 to focus on system assembly, inspection and airworthiness qualifications of the Advanced Helicopter Seating System II effort. Work will be performed in Miami Lakes, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 4, 2025. Fiscal 2010 research, development,... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: London's Air Ambulance
Our medics perform life-saving treatment at the scene for patients who are critically injured. It’s thanks to our supporters that we can run this service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But now we are facing a new challenge. Our helicopters are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and by 2024 it will... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: VAST
The inaugural edition of the Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST) Global Conference has concluded in Hurst, Texas, USA, with solid reviews from attendees and presenters. The three-day event, which ran Oct. 4–6, 2022, focused on collaborative efforts to improve safety across all segments of the international VTOL aviation industry, including flight operations, maintenance, and—for... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: Ingenio Aerospace
Ingenio Aerospace (Ingenio), developers of innovative aircraft cockpit and cabin solutions, today announced that Bell Textron, a pioneering aerospace manufacturer of military and commercial rotorcraft, has integrated Ingenio’s Cockpit Tablet Electronic Flight Bag (“Heli-Mount EFB”) into the CH-146 Griffon Limited Life Extension (GLLE) project for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The GLLE is... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: Korean Air
Korean Air Lines Co. said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Airbus Helicopters to develop unmanned reconnaissance helicopters for the South Korean military. Under the technology partnership, Korean Air will develop an unmanned carrier-based helicopter and an unmanned helicopter for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes over South Korean islands near the western... Read more
10-Oct-2022Source: ÖAMTC Air Rescue
The emergency doctor helicopter Christophorus 14 stationed in Niederöblarn will also be available for people in medical emergencies during the night hours from October 10th. This makes it the third base of the ÖAMTC air rescue service in Austria from which operations are flown around the clock. Reinhard Kraxner, Managing Director of ÖAMTC Air Rescue: “The commissioning by the... Read more
6-Oct-2022Source: Schiebel
Schiebel was awarded with the iSAR Research and Development programme, which builds on the current CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) with the aim of further developing its maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities, offering a higher level of automation. The scope of this multi-million Euro contract includes the further development and delivery of... Read more
6-Oct-2022Source: Robinson
On September 30th, Robinson received FAA certification for its Night Vision Google (NVG) compatible configuration on its R66 Police helicopter. For NVG compatibility, the helicopter’s interior and exterior lighting along with the aircraft’s instruments and avionics were evaluated to certify the helicopter for operation day or night with or without the use of NVGs.... Read more
6-Oct-2022Source: Guardian Helicopters
Guardian Helicopters Inc (GHI), a leading utility FAA 135/133/137 helicopter services business in southern California, announced its operation has achieved Stage 1 registration for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). The IS-BAO is developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and its member associations and is a recommended voluntary code... Read more
6-Oct-2022Source: AutoFlight
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL pioneer, today announces the opening of its first US office at Napa County airport in California. Its expansion is supported by the hiring of two senior industry veterans. Omer Bar-Yohay (co-founder and former CEO of Eviation Aircraft) has been appointed as AutoFlight’s President, while Chad Cashin (formerly leading Business Development at Joby Aviation) assumes... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: EUROPEAN ROTORS
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2022, in Cologne from 8 to 10 November 2022, is set to be a significantly larger conference and exhibition than its first run in 2021. As part of this expansion, the organisers are keen to give visitors the very best opportunities for everyone in the industry to attend and thus are extending Early... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $26,985,285 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00010) to an order (N0001919F2972) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification adds scope for the initial and final technical directive to install the data transfer unit and Defensive Electronic Countermeasure System Replacement Phase III ARC-210... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: PAC International
PAC International has been providing full-service support to the Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Section for over three decades and looks to continue this service long into the future. As an authorized FAA Part 145 Repair Station and Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facility PAC has completed several new aircraft completions, many mission equipment upgrades, and... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: HAI
Enstrom was recently excited to be visited by none other than Jim Viola, the President of HAI. HAI is the helicopter industry’s leading trade association. Not only do they host the Heli-Expo, our largest trade show, they are a leading voice in Washington and throughout the world speaking on behalf of helicopter operators, maintainers,... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: Banner Health
Banner Health and its emergency medical air transport provider MedEvac will begin staging a helicopter in Sterling full time Oct. 1, 2022, relocating the crew from Akron, CO. The move supports the need for a medical transportation of patients in the eastern plains of Colorado when ground transportation is not possible or not available.... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: Honeywell
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Thilo Huber as the Company’s Vice President and Treasurer, effective October 1, 2022. Huber has been the Company’s Assistant Treasurer since October 28, 2019. He joined the Company from UniCredit Bank AG, where he served as a... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (EAR for UAS). This Revision from September 2022 incorporates: the extended transition dates for using certain UAS in the ‘open’ category and the new dates of application for some standard scenarios, as introduced by Regulation (EU) 2022/425; and... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: Helicopter Institute
FreeFlight Systems, a NextGen aviation leader specializing in avionics design, development, and manufacturing, announced that Helicopter Institute, an industry leading OEM-alternative pilot training provider, has selected FreeFlight Systems’ TERRAIN Series radar altimeters for their fleet of Bell 206, Bell 407, Bell 505, Airbus AS350, MD500, MD600, and Robinson R44 aircraft. Committed to providing the... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: Ecocopter
The new helicopters will gradually join one of the most modern fleets in the Southern Cone, which currently consists of 18 aircraft, all manufactured by Airbus. In a visit to the French aeronautical company’s facilities, the Ecocopter delegation saw in situ the manufacturing progress and closed the purchase of the helicopters that had already been... Read more
4-Oct-2022Source: Alidaunia
Alidaunia, one of the largest helicopter operators in Italy, is joining LHA, Europe’s first helicopter training network. Founded in 1976, Alidaunia offers HEMS, firefighting and commercial transport, as well as its academy. It’s also the only company that operates a scheduled helicopter service in Italy. EHC CEO and LHA Spokesperson Anette Kruhaug Haldersen: “We... Read more
4-Oct-2022Source: NHV
NHV is the first helicopter operator to carry out a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight in the offshore wind industry, in collaboration with partner TotalEnergies. This project marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the two companies to support their commitment to the energy transition. The first helicopter flight using sustainable aviation fuel... Read more
4-Oct-2022Source: Aerospace Turbine Rotables
Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. (AeTR), went live with their newest customer service enhancement to support the Parker Stratoflex aviation hose product line, packed with new features not available elsewhere. In addition to being able to build thousands of combinations of customized hose and fitting assemblies, there is a comprehensive “look up” feature to find... Read more
4-Oct-2022Source: SAFE Structure Designs
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is pleased to announce the delivery of a custom EC145 maintenance stand set to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. This maintenance stand set is specific for the EC145 allowing access to all the components for routine and major maintenance. These stands are lightweight and easy to move around. The custom... Read more
3-Oct-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Since the delivery of the country’s first H135 to Toho Air Service in April 1997 for electronic news gathering (ENG) activities, Japanese operators across the country have been tapping into Airbus Helicopters’ H135 operational excellence for a variety of missions spanning utility, emergency medical services, law enforcement, media broadcasting, passenger transportation, and training. Most... Read more
3-Oct-2022Source: US DoD
The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $63,033,787 fixed-price-incentive contract for CH-47F Block II aircraft. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 3, 2024. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the... Read more
3-Oct-2022Source: US Army
Soldiers from B Company, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade conducted deck landings with CH-47F Chinook helicopters on the the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the East Sea on September 26, 2022. Deck landing qualifications are conducted to certify air crew members and pilots... Read more
3-Oct-2022Source: Rega
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega and Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo have terminated the agreement to purchase three new AW169-FIPS rescue helicopters with a Full Ice Protection System as it was not possible to develop them in accordance with the contractually agreed specifications. Delivery of the three rescue helicopters had been scheduled for 2023. Leonardo has informed... Read more
3-Oct-2022Source: HAI
Send in your nominations by Saturday, Oct. 15, for this prestigious industry honor. Do you know someone in the rotorcraft, drone, or advanced air mobility community who’s outstanding in their profession? If so, HAI is hoping you’ll tell us their story and nominate them for our annual Salute to Excellence Awards program! We’ve extended the... Read more
3-Oct-2022Source: Vita Inclinata
Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, today announced the appointment of Kevin Campbell as Executive Vice President of Finance. Campbell is an experienced financial executive with a strong mix of technical, operational, strategic, and commercial finance skills and a history of building, leading, and motivating teams in high-growth,... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $15,640,004 firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-22-F-X91Y) under previously awarded basic ordering agreement N00383-20-G-X901 for the procurement of the damper assembly used on the H-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Redmond, Washington. This contract contains no options and work is expected to be completed by December... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: Wingcopter
In a joint project, the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) and the delivery drone manufacturer and operator Wingcopter are testing the potential of on-demand transport of consumer goods to improve local supply in rural communities. For the project called “DroLEx – Drohnen-Lastenrad-Express-Belieferung“ (“Drone Cargo Bike Express Delivery”), which is funded with almost... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $29,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for advanced procurement of long lead items for CH-47F Block 2. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2023. U.S. Army Contracting... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: Baldwin
Baldwin Safety & Compliance announced it has become the first accepted vendor for the Rotorcraft Community within the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (R-ASIAS) program. The platform for the rotorcraft community was developed by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) for the FAA, also referred to as R-ASIAS. ASIAS was initially introduced to the... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $9,090,376 ceiling-priced order, undefinitized contract action for the procurement of the hub assembly used on the H-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and work is expected to be completed by September 2026, with no option periods. Working capital (Navy) funds in the... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today a signed purchase agreement for two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters to the Republic of Croatia’s Ministry of Interior. This marks a significant milestone in the region as the first purchase agreement for SUBARU Bell 412 EPXs in Europe. The expected delivery date of the... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: Blade Air Mobility
FlyBlade India (“BLADE India”), a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE), and Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announced today a strategic partnership which includes a non-binding order of up to 200 electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL” or Electric Vertical Aircraft, “EVA”) vehicles, service and support,... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published Opinion No 08/2022, proposing to modernise the European Union’s aviation regulatory framework on Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS flights), so as to increase safety and foster efficiency and proportionality while keeping the economic impact on HEMS operators to a minimum. The Opinion proposes revised requirements in respect... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: HAI
HAI President and CEO Jim Viola provided testimony today to the Senate Committee on Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Safety. The Subcommittee is holding a hearing today on “FAA Reauthorization: Integrating New Entrants into the National Airspace System.” Viola provided the subcommittee written testimony outlining HAI’s priorities for next year’s FAA Reauthorization bill detailing such... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: CNC Technologies
CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, announced it has delivered a completed Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter with a full airborne mission suite for the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). Installed by aircraft integrator AeroBrigham of Decatur, Texas, the state-of-the-art mission suite provides... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $13,211,280 ceiling-priced order, undefinitized contract action for the procurement of the tail gearbox assembly used on the H-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and is expected to be completed by February 2026, with no option periods. Working capital (Navy) funds in the... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: GPMS
GPMS International, Flightcell, and Blue Sky Network jointly announced a combined solution featuring their industry-leading technologies that creates a fully compliant, lightweight, cost-efficient option for operators looking to bid on the recently released U.S. Forest Service Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) firefighting contract. Executives from the companies explained that many operators are having... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp (AEM) announces Monty McEwen as Quality Assurance Manager at its Canadian headquarters in Kelowna, BC. McEwen has an extensive background in avionics and as a QA Manager. His most recent experience was at SKYTRAC Systems Ltd., where, since 2010, he held the role of QA Manager since.... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Moog Inc., Elma, New York, is awarded an $8,611,797 firm-fixed-price contract for the spare of the Planetary Blade Fol used on the V-22 aircraft. The contract has with no options. All work will be performed in Torrance, California, and is expected to be completed by March 2026. Working capital (Navy) funds in the full... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: GCH Aviation
Visitors to Christchurch and locals looking for something special can now leave the car behind and fly across Banks Peninsula to the beautiful town of Akaroa in the comfort of a luxury Helicopter for a new Heli Gin experience. Group Marketing manager for the GCH Aviation Group, Caroline Blanchfield says the Akaroa Craft Distillery... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Triumph Engine Control Systems LLC, West Hartford, Connecticut, was awarded a $56,322,429 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of the Enhanced Digital Electronic Control Unit in support of Black Hawk helicopters. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo in Yeovil’s helicopter test flight team continues to go from strength to strength with Kealey Judd joining the crew as a trainee flight test engineer. Kealey has recently completed her first phase in qualifying as professional aircrew, a Certificate of Qualification on Type AW101 Flight Test Engineer (FTE) (Cabin) and will now progress... Read more
28-Sep-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Canada Ltd, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced on September 23 a $500,000 (CAD) contribution to the FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute). The funds will be used to support skills development and training resources for FNTI’s Indigenous flight students. It will also support uninterrupted flight training to ensure student success across FNTI’s... Read more
27-Sep-2022
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, saw its VX4 eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft take off from the ground for the very first time over the weekend. It becomes the first British company to start flight tests with a new aircraft in over... Read more
27-Sep-2022Source: Volocopter
M3 Systems, air traffic management (ATM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operator, light and electric aircraft manufacturer, Pipistrel, and Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), have completed their first joint flight test campaign in France at Pontoise airfield. The week-long flight tests simulated three different avoidance maneuvers in real-world situations where unforeseen... Read more
27-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Erickson Helicopters Inc., Portland, Oregon, has been awarded a modification (P00015) on fixed-price contract HTC7111-8-D-R023 in the amount of $8,662,667. The modification provides continued dedicated fixed-wing and rotary-wing air services for the Department of Defense. The option period of performance is from Sept. 28, 2022, to Dec. 27, 2023. Work will be performed at... Read more
27-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Llamas Plastics Inc., Sylmar, California (N00383-22-D-SJ01); and Sierracin Corp., Sylmar, California (N00383-22-D-SK01), are awarded a $35,611,200 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract for the repair and overhaul of four items for the windshield system on the V-22 aircraft. This contract includes a five-year base with no options. All work will be performed in Sylmar, California,... Read more
27-Sep-2022Source: ITC-AeroLeasing
ITC-AeroLeasing is pleased to announce another successful Eurocopter EC225LP lease transaction with a US-based operator -and longstanding client of ITC. This utility-configured heavy lift helicopter will be operated for government missions worldwide. “This transaction shows our continued commitment to our customer and ongoing trust in the EC225, which has been developed over several years... Read more
