16-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Minuteman EMS, which provides emergency medical care for wilderness firefighters, is making the Ascend critical care clinician education program available online to its paramedics and EMTs to advance their skills in patient care. Based in Rapid City, S.D., Minuteman EMS is a veteran-owned and operated company.... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of six AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with nearly... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Alternate Gross Weight (AGW) of the H135 that will further boost the mission capabilities of the helicopter in North America. H135 helicopters with the new AGW will benefit from a 265 lb increased take-off weight and useful load. This increase can also be used to extend the... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: VPorts
VPorts, the world leader in the design, construction and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK) Airport to build and operate a first vertiport in RAK designed to establish the UAE as a world-class global AAM hub. ‘‘With the support of... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
The programme reached 1,000 flight hours in service on 28th february 2023, showing outstanding effectiveness and serviceability. Missions included primarily troop transport and utility, search and rescue, and surveillance, among others. In 2022 the fleet showed an average serviceability above 80%, with a focus on collaboration between the operator and industry on the overall support... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Norwegian Air Ambulance is ordering two five-bladed H145s to be used for life-saving missions in Norway. “I would like to thank the Norwegian Air Ambulance for its continued trust in our helicopters to support their essential, life-saving missions,” said Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters. “We’re proud that they are further... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Volocopter
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), and SITA, the world’s leading IT provider to the air transport industry, have entered a partnership, with SITA selected as Volocopter’s preferred digital and IT systems partner for vertiports. Under the agreement, SITA has become the latest investor to join Volocopter’s Series E funding round, cementing the... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Ecocopter
The Chilean firm Ecocopter ordered three H125 helicopters and one H145 from Airbus in 2022 to continue consolidating aerial work missions in a variety of industrial and productive sectors in the Southern Cone of America. The first three H125 helicopters have already been delivered and are in Chile, and by mid 2023 the H145 will... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi aircraft to St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO). The Bell 407GXi aircraft will join the Aviation Operations Unit to serve the citizens of St. Augustine, Florida and surrounding counties. “St. Johns County has selected to replace its Bell OH58... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and calendar year ended December 31, 2022. “We are pleased to deliver strong fourth quarter results to close out a monumental year for Blade,” said Rob Wiesenthal, Blade’s Chief Executive Officer. “Strong organic... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: HAI
The international vertical aviation community gathered this week at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta demonstrating a robust appetite for in-person education, networking, and sales. More than 12,400 industry professionals from 97 countries attended the four-day show produced by Helicopter Association International (HAI). The show occupied Halls B and C of the Georgia World Congress Center... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it is nearing completion of the final assembly of its first Midnight, the production aircraft it unveiled last November. All major aerostructures (i.e., wing, tail, and fuselage) have been built and mated together and the company reported it has also installed a significant portion of the wiring, electronics,... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter distributor, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the third Airbus Helicopter to Air Greenland. This time, the H155B1 will help Air Greenland fulfill its mission requirements, following the previous delivery of two Airbus H225s. Rotortrade would like to express its gratitude to Air Greenland for the trust it... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Bell
For the third year in a row, Bell in Canada has been recognized as one of the top employers in the Greater Montreal area by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special mention recognizes the industry’s leading employers. Employers are evaluated on the physical workplace; work atmosphere; benefits; financial, family and health benefits; training and skills... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: HAI
As a membership association, HAI collects dues each year from the vertical aviation operators, manufacturers, vendors and suppliers, pilots, aviation mechanics/engineers, and industry professionals who have chosen to join the organization. Our members have the option to spend that money in many places, and HAI recognizes our responsibility to ensure that they see the value... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Brussels Airport
DronePort is located at the former air force base of Sint-Truiden, and is an initiative of the Limburg Investment Company LRM, the city of Sint-Truiden, POM Limburg and JK Invest. The development of the site began in 2013, and DronePort wants to stimulate research and innovation by creating an eco-system for the drone and Advanced... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, today announced that Will Heyburn, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan 2023 Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET. A webcast of the event will be available at the link here. A replay will... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: Weststar Aviation Services
Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd. (“WASSB”), the largest offshore helicopter service provider in Southeast Asia is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Helicopter & Cooperation SAS (“H&C”) to expand the global reach of its European affiliate, Weststar NDD Srl (“WNDD”). H&C is a joint venture between two prominent aviation companies, Paris-based Avico Group,... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Bell and Sturgis Buffalo Chip announced their plans to host the first Helicopter Rally during the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This will be the second year Bell will exhibit and provide demonstration flights in the Bell 407GXi and Bell 429, operating out of the Buffalo Chip venue. The collaboration was celebrated during HAI’s Heli-Expo event at the Bell... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: Astronics
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace and defense industries, today announced the appointment of Linda O’Brien to its Board of Directors, effective February 24, 2023. Ms. O’Brien is Vice President and Chief Engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, a position she has held since 2021. She was... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz will launch its R&S EVSD1000 VHF/UHF nav/drone analyzer at Airspace World 2023 in Geneva from March 8 to 10, 2023. The analyzer provides highly accurate and efficient drone inspection of terrestrial navigation and communications systems along with outstanding accuracy and the measurement repeatability customers need. R&S EVSD1000 has specifically been designed to... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: CycloTech
Following EASA regulations, CycloTech received permission from the national aviation safety authority, Austro Control, to perform outdoor flights with its 85kg demonstrator starting March 2023. This is another landmark for the nascent CycloRotor technology after the demonstrator’s first flights were accomplished in August 2021 indoor in the company´s flight test hall. CycloTech will now start... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: Avidyne
Avidyne Corporation of Melbourne, FL., along with Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) of Exton, PA., announced their new Helix Integrated Flight Deck for turbine-class helicopters. The Helix Integrated Flight Deck is a joint initiative that combines IS&S’s proven 10.4-inch flat-panel displays with Avidyne’s Helios Flight Management Systems to deliver significant new capabilities for operators looking... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: Helitrans
Helitrans AS becomes the sole owner of the Icelandic helicopter company Þyrluþjónustan ehf, which owns “Reykajvík Helicopters” and “Helo”. The seller is Narro ehf. The purchase price is confidential. Helitrans AS was founded in 1990 and is one of the largest helicopter companies in the Nordics. They own and operate 26 helicopters that operate at... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, announces that Troy Niles has been selected to co-chair the RTCA (Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics) special committee SC-213 on Enhanced Flight Vision Systems and Synthetic Vision Systems (EFVS/SVS). This continues UA’s 15-year involvement as co-chair of the committee. Troy Niles is a Technical Program Manager for ClearVision EFVS at Universal... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: LEO Flight
LEO Flight Corporation, the world’s first electric jet flying car company, announced a strategic alliance with aerospace manufacturer Eagle Technologies, LLC to revolutionize the future of transportation. The strategic alliance is a major step forward in the development of flying cars in the truest sense — compact, high-performance, no exposed propellers. “This partnership will have... Read more
13-Mar-2023
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not refer to any helicopters and this update is included in HeliHub.com for completeness.... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s future missions for medical services in Norway. To this end, the parties will jointly measure the added value of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for a selection of medical services use cases across the country to integrate the operational... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has been contracted to provide Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) services for Kolporter, a European operator with a B407 aircraft. The services provided include a dedicated team, technical log management and a tailored maintenance program with a digital customer portal. Kolporter will benefit... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) has signed a long-term HCare Classics support contract for 10 H120 helicopters. The fleet of H120 helicopters are used for training pilots at the Bundespolizei aviation school in St. Augustin. The support contract will secure the availability of H120 parts, as well as obsolescence management and technical support. “Our pilot... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc. has announced the sale of two Bell 429s to two corporate customers in Southeast Asia, demonstrating the Bell 429’s continued popularity among corporate customers who value the Bell 429’s reliability, smooth and quiet ride, and Bell’s industry-leading support and services. With today’s announcement, there will be close to 15 Bell 429 helicopters... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first example of the ACH160 Exclusive helicopter. The helicopter is not only the first ACH160 in Exclusive configuration to be delivered globally but also the first ACH160 of any version to be delivered in Europe. It was accepted by a private customer based in France and entered service immediately.... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and PHI Group (PHI) signed a long-term Special Component Plan (SCP) that will bring PHI’s AW139 helicopter fleet back into an OEM-level Powered-By-The-Hour (PBH) agreement. PHI, a leading helicopter service provider for energy, search and rescue, and air medical transport missions, currently operates a fleet of 20 total AW139 and AW109 helicopters. The new... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Demand for Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) in North America continues to grow, with notable ACH130 orders being placed by Franklin Mountain Management and Sylvain Oligny. “North American customers have continued to see the value helicopters provide for private and business aviation purposes, leading to a very active market that has nearly doubled over the past... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters (HELI-EXPO Booth #B6427) and GPMS International (Booth #B3214) entered into a memorandum of understanding to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Columbia Model 234 Multi-Mission Chinook and the CH-47 helicopter to operate the GPMS Foresight MX predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), including the shipset and related services. GPMS’s Foresight... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has developed a records digitization program for Macquarie which will modernize and streamline technical documentation processes and give back valuable hours of productive time. Macquarie will benefit from Heli-One’s experienced team and advanced knowledge of technical records systems to modernize their documentation repository,... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: SpectroLab
Spectrolab, Inc. is exhibiting its flagship Nightsun® XPM searchlight and new SpectroLink M2 linking system at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta this week. Spectrolab’s second generation SpectroLink system is designed to add digital control and linking capability to SX Series Nightsun® searchlights. The second generation SpectroLink adds multiple inputs and outputs for display of system... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: AirSuite
AirSuite is proud to announce the expansion of its development team for its flight operations software. The expansion is in response to the growing demand for the software used by aviation companies across Canada and into the United States to streamline their flight operations and improve efficiency. The team has doubled in size in the... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in Taiwan to Ginger Aviation. Founded by Taiwanese conglomerates in the utilities and aviation industry in 2022, Ginger Aviation plans to use their Bell 407GXi to address a growing demand for helicopter powerline wash and inspections... Read more
10-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo announced at Heli-Expo 2023 (Atlanta, 7-9 March) that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2024-2026 timeframe and will be used to perform offshore transport missions further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet primarily supporting the energy industry.... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace has granted aircraft engine and components manufacturer ITP Aero a service contract extension to conduct maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for CT7 engines at its facility in Albacete, Spain. ITP Aero is the ninth largest aircraft engine and components manufacturing company in the world. The company’s scope of work includes research and development,... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Law enforcement agencies throughout North America have placed orders for Airbus H125 helicopters, providing them with a valuable tool as they work to protect communities and ensure the safety of citizens. In total, nineteen H125s were booked for law enforcement missions in 2022. “Over the past decade, more than 75% of all single-engine law enforcement... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
THC (The Helicopter Company) will further expand its fleet of Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to reinforce search and rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Corporate transport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At Heli-Expo 2023 (7-9 March) in Atlanta, Georgia, the Company announced its willingness to engage negotiations to procure additional six... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Eagle Copters
Eagle Copters is proud to announce the completion and delivery of their sixteenth (16th) Eagle Single at HAI Heli-Expo 2023. The Eagle Single delivery ceremony takes place at Static Booth B3640 at 2:00pm on March 8th. Tristan Beddoe, VP of Sales and Marketing at Eagle Copters, will speak about what makes the Eagle Single a helicopter... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation has partnered with CommLink Network to enhance training for its customer communication centers by creating the Metro Program. The Metro Program emphasizes improved training by offering every Metro Aviation operations customer membership to the CommLink Network. This membership will provide each communication center with increased resources and training capabilities to ensure that all... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to reveal the development of a new RPM governor for Enstrom piston helicopters. Designed to aid pilots in maintaining rotor RPM, the new governor uses a digital controller and fast-acting servo motor to accurately control RPM. According to Bill Taylor, Enstrom’s VP of Engineering. “The pilot can set the RPM... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Several customers have signed on for Airbus Helicopters’ HCare In-Service packages at this year’s Heli-Expo in Atlanta, Georgia , demonstrating the success of the new global contracts with operators around the world. Four operators, 2MH Jet System group, Helisul, Henrimar, and EFAI, all signed on for HCare In-Service packages with Part Availability Commitment, with the main... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: PHI MRO
PHI MRO Services, a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organization, has announced the acquisition of TracPlus’ next-generation helicopter tracking and common operating platform for their external leased aircraft fleet at HeliExpo 2023 in Atlanta. TracPlus’ comprehensive solution will enhance the safety of PHI’s MRO Services fleet by providing real-time situational awareness via real-time tracking... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Corporate Helicopters
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has unveiled an eye-catching new range of external liveries and cabin interiors for its ACH130 Aston Martin Edition. Launched at Heli Expo 2023, the updated selection of colour schemes and finishings reflects the latest thinking of Aston Martin’s design team applied to its ultra-luxury sports cars. Head of Airbus Corporate Helicopters,... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter is proud to announce that they have sold 12 helicopters at the HAI HELI-EXPO! “We came into the show with some very high sales expectations, and we are thrilled with the results,” said Dennis Martin, Vice President Sales & Marketing. In addition to a new glass panel system available on both the 480B... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: EpiGuard
EpiGuard just announced that the EpiShuttle is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and is now fully available for use in the Australian market. “Even though The EpiShuttle has been with RAAF for some time now, we are happy to see that the safe isolation and transport system now fully available to the civil... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of a Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for another Bell 429, both to customers in Africa. The Bell 429 is a popular choice for the African market and continues to demonstrate important qualities such as safety, reliability, and performance. The aircraft... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions is proud to announce the selection of the Rolls-Royce RR300 gas turbine engine to power the Ultra 2XL Co-Axial Heavy Lift UAS. The RR300 engine has nearly two decades of operation in the civilian aerospace industry and has exceeded over 1.6 million flight hours. Responding to customer demands for superior effectiveness and multi-mission... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Air Ambulances UK
A special parliamentary reception was held at the House of Commons this week which attracted support from key political figures to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of the air ambulance crews. Over 70 members of parliament attended the event held on 7 March. The reception was organised by Air Ambulances UK, the national charity... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: IDAG
International Defense & Aerospace Group (“IDAG”), a leading provider of global aviation solutions, announced that it has acquired Ace Aeronautics, LLC (“Ace”) based in Guntersville, Alabama. Ace is known for providing Service Life Extension & Upgrades for UH-60 Blackhawks to global customers, including the Austrian Air Force. Ace Aeronautics is a holder of FAA Restricted... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: PHI International
PHI MRO Services, a division of PHI and leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, announced at the 2023 HAI Heli-Expo that it is now a Sikorsky-authorized Customer Support Center for the S-92® helicopter and the S-76C™ series helicopter. “This partnership shows a commitment from PHI to support Sikorsky and all of its operators around... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the leading international helicopter dealer, is proud to announce the successful partnership with Helicópteros de Guatemala, which has resulted in the positioning of the first two AW119Kx helicopters in Central America. The two companies have had various transactions, and their good relationship has contributed to this milestone achievement. “We are grateful for the opportunity... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with Coldstream Helicopters Ltd. to support Makila engines powering its AS332L1 Super Puma fleet. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract formalizes a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and services agreement supporting Coldstream’s Makila 1A1 engines. Coldstream is the global launch customer for this SBH® program, which Safran has specifically... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: HeliValue$
The Meridian Refurbishment model will calculate a significant increase to the value of the helicopter before the addition of equipment and cosmetic options values to the final appraisal. In response to market and sales comparison data, HeliValue$, Inc., has released an adjustment to the Bell 206L3 and 206L4 model in The Official Helicopter Blue Book® as of... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global leader in helicopter sales and the exclusive distributor of Leonardo’s pre-owned helicopters, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of two Bell 407 helicopters from Caverton, as well as the sale of three AW109 Trekker helicopters to Global Aviation Training and Maintenance Limited, in Nigeria. Global Aviation Training and Maintenance Limited is... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods
LifeSave Kansas is proud to announce that, as part of Air Methods, it now can carry and administer blood products onboard every air medical transport of patients. Air Methods is the first and only air ambulance service in the state of Kansas with this capability. Having both blood and plasma on all of their Bell 407... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has signed an agreement extension with the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) to provide aircraft and component maintenance on their AS532 Cougar helicopter fleet. The RNLAF will benefit from this contract extension with uninterrupted maintenance support from experienced teams to optimize downtime. Heli-One... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced global helicopter distributor Rotortrade has signed an agreement that will increase the number of helicopter engines the company will enroll every year to the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Engine Program, further supporting the marketability of their helicopters. “Rotortrade has built its business as the... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo made major announcements at Heli-Expo 2023 (Atlanta, 7-9 March) landing global contracts and signing a key collaboration for the USA market for the AW09 helicopter as the next generation single engine programme moves ahead. Leonardo has signed preliminary sales contracts for over over 50 units with several customers worldwide including Aero Service Representação in... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has named Roger Miller as its Vice President for Global Aerospace & Defense. Miller will be at the Donaldson booth at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023, Booth C3626. In this position, Miller is responsible for all aspects of the Aerospace and Defense business, including commercial and... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has launched the development of an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability for the H125 in partnership with Genesys Aerosystems which will be available in the second half of 2024 from the Airbus Helicopters´ final assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi. It will consist of an upgraded cockpit, a new autopilot along with redundant hydraulic... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has received EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Approach modification for the Airbus H215 helicopter. The modification adds RNP approach capability down to Localiser Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) minima which resolves future obsolescence issues for Instrument... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, has expanded its P&WCSMART™ portfolio with a new “flat rate” parts package – comprised of new major assembly parts replaced during a scheduled reduction gearbox clutch inspection – available for several PT6T-3 engine models. “Our P&WCSMART portfolio provides customers with an efficient and cost-effective... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and leading manufacturer of helicopters and vertical lift aircraft, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter distributor, to define optimal pre-owned helicopter solutions to Bell and their customers. Through this MOU, Bell and Rotortrade will explore how we can offer expanded... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: FreeFlight System
FreeFlight Systems, a NextGen aviation leader specializing in full spectrum safety and navigation solutions, announced that AvPanels, a company specializing in the creation of advanced avionics solutions for Part 27 rotorcraft, has been appointed as a preferred reseller of the TERRAIN Series line of radar altimeters best known for their tolerance to spurious 5G C-Band... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Limosa
Limosa, the Canadian eVTOL design and manufacturing company, has concluded a framework agreement on the supply of crash-safety seating systems with AUTOFLUG from Germany. A significant reason for the decision is the low weight and slimline design of the FLYWEIGHT® seat family developed by AUTOFLUG that they will be using. In addition, Limosa has chosen... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is producing a Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator (HEX), a fully-autonomous hybrid-electric vertical-take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) prototype. With a maximum gross weight of more than 7,000-pounds, the uncrewed aircraft will serve as a flying test-bed to evaluate large aircraft design, novel propulsion systems and control architectures for sustained hover, and ranges greater than 500 nautical... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation invites all rotorcraft enthusiasts to discover the new and improved Enstrom at this year’s HAI HELI-EXPO in Atlanta. The annual event features networking opportunities and hundreds of education courses with more than 14,000 industry professionals. A lot has changed for Enstrom since last year’s HELI-EXPO. New, visionary ownership has brought about company-wide... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Canadian non-profit critical care provider STARS has taken delivery of its tenth Airbus H145 helicopter, marking the completion of its initial fleet renewal plans. An Airbus operator for nearly four decades, STARS exclusively entrusts its air medical missions to its fleet of H145s. “Introducing the H145 to the STARS fleet has greatly enhanced our ability to deliver life-saving care to patients in need from... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: SAFE Structure Designs
The SAFETY FIRST ergonomic stands allow technicians SAFE access to perform maintenance on the engines, transmissions, main rotor head, flight controls, exhausts, tail boom and tail rotor systems of their S70I aircraft. S.A.F.E. also, supplied a cowling rack and parts rack specific to the cowlings and parts on the S70I. The www.SAFE-2.com S70I products are lightweight and... Read more
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