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9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), booth #9554 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022, is presenting a HELI-EXPO show offer on MDHI’s long standing E-to-F conversion program. Customers can lock in pricing and receive part and service credit with this offer. Following a strict FAA-approved process, the E-to-F conversion upgrades an MD 500E helicopter to an FAA-certified MD530F model.... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
All Nippon Helicopter (ANH) has signed a Support-By-the-Hour(SBH®) contract with Safran Helicopter Engines to support Arrano engines powering its brand new Airbus H160 helicopter. This contract formalizes a MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) and service agreement supporting the two engines of the helicopter. This is the first-ever SBH® contact signed for the Arrano. This contract... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation leasing company, today announced that it has taken delivery of its 100th helicopter engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada. Pratt & Whitney Canada engines power many of LCI’s next generation helicopters. These include the PT6C-67C, the PW210A and the PW207 on Leonardo’s AW139, AW169 and the AW109S. The company’s PT6C-67E powers... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing announced the delivery of an Airbus H145 helicopter to Ecocopter Ecuador, a leading South American operator. Located at Ecocopter’s base in Quito, the aircraft will be the first of its type to be based in Ecuador and will be deployed on missions across... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Phoenix Heli-Flight
Phoenix Heli-Flight, a charter helicopter company based in Alberta, Canada announced plans to upgrade the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) systems on its fleet of Airbus Helicopters aircraft to Appareo’s recently-certified AIRS-400 4K Ultra HD flight data recorder. The announcement was made today at the HAI HELI-EXPO conference in Dallas, Texas. “When I first met the... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the US Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) to provide safety management training to HAI members by enabling them to sign up for NATA’s Air Transport Safety Manager (ATSM) certification program. The ATSM program provides... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Metro Aviation
According to the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) and Inadvertent flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) were two of the top three leading causes of all fatal rotorcraft accidents from 2014 to 2018. Metro Aviation and Outerlink Global Solutions, with the introduction of a first-of-its-kind onboard weather sensor system, aim... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Uniflight Global has announced its partnership with Spectrum Aeromed for installation of multiple HEMS interiors. Uniflight began completions on Leonardo AW119Kxi helicopters in the first quarter of 2022. “We are delighted to once again partner with Spectrum Aeromed and their turnkey interior solution for EMS operators,” offered Ray Weiser, the V.P. of Sales for Uniflight.... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Aerometals
Precision aerospace manufacturing company, Aerometals has announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concurrence for a new flat filter inlet barrier filter (IBF) design for the AS350 and H130 airframe series with both single and dual hydraulic configuration. The new design will be offered as a new filter assembly as well as an upgrade to existing filter... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Corporate Helicopters
Canadian entrepreneur and private pilot Ashlynne Dale has signed an order to purchase an Airbus Corporate Helicopters ACH125.Dale, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Norwood Sawmills, a globally recognized outdoor equipment and lifestyle brand and a global leader in portable sawmilling technology with 75+ registered patents to its credit, will fly the aircraft for personal use.... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Blackhawk Aerospace
Blackhawk Aerospace announced today it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire controlling ownership of Recoil Aerospace, LLC, an innovative designer and manufacturer of lightweight, carbon fiber composite wildland fire suppression tanks, aircraft aerostructures, and ballistically tolerant auxiliary fuel tanks for helicopters. This agreement allows Blackhawk to diversify into a growing marketplace while lending... Read more
9-Mar-2022
Jaunt Air Mobility (“Jaunt”) announced that the company would be working with L&T Technology Services Limited (“LTTS”) (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS) as an essential engineering partner. Working in concert with Jaunt, Jaunt Canada, and the Canadian government, LTTS will offer end-to-end engineering support in structural design analysis and certification to develop the Jaunt Journey all-electric... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: SKYTRAC
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd.(SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (Satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Heli-SGI, an Indonesia-based company providing rotary and fixed-wing aviation services to the mining, tourism, and VIP sectors, will utilize SKYTRAC’s Iridium Satcom terminals to enable mission-critical capabilities onboard their Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopters. Heli-SGI has selected... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Aero Asset
Aero Asset’s 2021 Annual Heli Market Trends report, released today at HAI HELI-EXPO here in Dallas, reveals a 25 percent increase in retail sale volume year over year and a strong decline in supply and absorption rate. “In line with a very positive 2021 market performance, the number of twin engine helicopters on the market at the end of Q4 2021 shrunk by 26... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at HAI Heli-Expo 2022 the delivery of a Bell 505 to Beach Mosquito Control District (BMCD). Located in Panama City Beach, FL, the organization will leverage aerial support from the Bell 505 to administer insect-repellant spray and maintain a high-quality environment for its residents.... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is excited to announce a partnership with Swiss-based aviation service provider NGFT Solutions to release a set of tools intended to help rotorcraft professionals determine and evaluate risks before and during flights. The Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) module is an intuitive and customizable method useful for helping crews understand risks... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Blueberry Aviation
Blueberry Aviation completed 28 helicopter transactions in 2021 including sales across all regions, involving models from the three main manufacturers. As a result, the company moved a total asset value exceeding US$80 million. Blueberry also performed numerous inspections around the world, as well as aircraft technical audits and large portfolio market analyses. 2021 marked the... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Meridian Helicopters
Meridian Helicopters had a record year in 2021 despite the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic presented. Among their current lease fleet numerous lease extensions have been added along with a new lease to a current customer. Adding to that, Meridian Helicopters completed the sale of seven helicopters for brokerage customers and their current fleet of... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) has increased production capacity by moving operations to a newly constructed 40,000 square foot (3,716m2) facility in Kelowna, British Columbia. The brand-new purpose-built facility, which was announced in 2020, has been designed for increased operational efficiency. This move is the culmination of significant planning which resulted in... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is excited to present Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)-Prescott Campus students Darren Mudge and Oliver Myers with MD 500 Transition Training Scholarships. Each student received a training opportunity valued at approximately $12,000. Both recipients will be present at MDHI’s booth #9554 on Thursday, March 10 to meet the MDHI team and speak... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: StandardAero
StandardAero has begun phase 2 for the Pinal County Arizona Sheriff Department UH-1H helicopter upgrades as part of a three-phase modification program to enhance the performance of this special purpose helicopter and is expected to be completed within 150 to 180 days. StandardAero defines this three-phase modification as its UH-1H3 upgrade also known as “Hot,... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: BLR Aerospace
BLR Aerospace has completed all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for its AH-1 Cobra FastFin®+ Performance System, STC issuance is pending. BLR’s AH-1 FastFin+ System is comprised of aerodynamic modifications to the tailboom and vertical fin, a new modern technology Inlet Barrier Filter, and an innovative modification to the engine oil cooler system. Performance benefits of... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced that it is combining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with its innovative oil analysis technology to further increase the solution’s precision, predictive and preventive maintenance capabilities for helicopter engines. The use of AI and machine learning is another example of how... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Precision Aviation Group
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industries, is pleased to announce Keystone Turbine Services (KTS), a PAG company located in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, has expanded its partnership with Rolls-Royce as an authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul center (AMROC) for the complete Rolls-Royce RR300... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: GE Aviation
GE and Weststar Aviation Services announced today at HAI Heli-Expo a five-year TrueChoice Flight Hour service agreement for its fleet of four CT7-2E1-powered Leonardo AW189 helicopters. This agreement is Weststar’s first through GE’s TrueChoice Flight Hour service. Malaysia-headquartered Weststar accepted its first AW189 in July 2014 and relies on GE’s reliable CT7-2E1 engines to perform... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Smith Myers
Smith Myers formally kicks off its North American expansion strategy when it makes its US event debut at Heli Expo (Booth 4826, March 8-10, Dallas, TX), to showcase ARTEMIS, an award-winning Mobile Phone Detection and Location system designed specifically for airborne SAR (Search and Rescue) and Disaster Relief. The global specialist in the design, development,... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Volation
Volation of Auckland, New Zealand has finalized an agreement with one of the world’s largest Helicopter flight training organizations EDIC Horizon, to purchase the operator’s surplus Bell 206B III ‘Jet Ranger’ aircraft. The Bell 206B III fleet was replaced with the Bell 505 in 2018 and this purchase will include the entire fleet of aircraft,... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines is launching two new digital services, My Engine Dashboard and Logbook Viewer, accessible from the EngineLife® Customer Portal. The services will provide customers with tools to facilitate the daily management of their Safran helicopter engines. My Engine Dashboard is an engine-centric management interface. It provides access to all the information available on... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Metro Aviation
In February of 2019, Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Inc. Company, with support from Metro Aviation, achieved FAA approval for the use of the Genesys HeliSAS (Helicopter Stability Augmentation System) autopilot configuration on the EC145e aircraft. The HeliSAS IFR system has since amassed over 30,000 operational hours of use, allowing pilots and operators an opportunity to... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: PS Engineering
When the Firehawk Helicopters needed to upgrade their fleet of aircraft to replace existing antiquated audio systems to work with new requirements from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), they found a very capable solution in the all-digital PS Engineering, Inc PAC45 audio management system. One of the first PAC45 audio systems was installed in... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Platinum Simulators
Platinum Simulators is developing a new add-on to its Professional Helicopter Simulator that will allow night-vision goggles (NVG) training. This new add-on will consist of a head-mounted device (HMD) that will represent the outside night view and the NVG view. The HMD will allow pilots to “look around” the NVG as well as see the... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Entrol
Entrol launches a brand new simulator based on the H145 D3, which can be certified as an FNPT II MCC, FTD Level 2 and FTD Level 3. With this new simulator, Entrol keeps on looking for further technological improvements in the sector and reaffirms the will of fulfilling the needs customers worldwide have. With more... Read more
9-Mar-2022
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement by Ventura County California’s Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit for the first public safety configured SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopter in North America. The new aircraft will be used for law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS) and fire... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled a new support and services structure which replaces the company’s previous HCare offer. Operators will be matched to the best combination of services according to their profile and fleet make-up. Simplified to just three flexible solutions, HCare is now composed of HCare Initial, HCare In-service, or a combination of the two,... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) is celebrating 20 years of its successful and industry-changing inlet barrier filter (IBF) at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 (booth #7440) with a special event featuring the company’s first commercial customer – MD Helicopters. 20th Anniversary Event Details When: March 9 from 3 to... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: NHS Manchester University
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today (2nd March) officially unveiled the helipad at Oxford Road Campus (ORC). She also visited maternity services at Saint Mary’s Hospital, both part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), in her role as Patron of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The helipad, the first of its kind... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Leonardo
The AW609 tiltrotor sets another major milestone further expanding its future user base with the addition of an undisclosed, long-established European operator of Leonardo helicopters. Under the signed agreement, this operator aims at introducing four AW609s to carry out a range of passenger transport missions supporting its point-to-point operations worldwide. For this purpose, the tiltrotors... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: StandardAero
StandardAero acquired Signature Aviation’s Engine Repair (ERO) and Overhaul business last year, growing the combined companies’ significant helicopter MRO capabilities to better serve customers with expanded offerings. The addition of ERO immediately expanded StandardAero’s existing capabilities for providing MRO services for M250, RR300, PT6T, T700 and CT7 helicopter engines and added new OEM licenses for... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company received two more R66 Police helicopter orders from Florida’s Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) less than a year after the department took delivery of its first R66 Police helicopter. Centrally located between Orlando and Tampa, PSCO flies, on average, 1,100 hours each year providing air support for every law enforcement agency in... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced the winners of its 2021 Service Excellence Awards yesterday during the manufacturer’s Authorized Service Center briefing. The five awards are given to MD Authorized Service Centers based on performance and level of customer support throughout the previous year. Winners received a plaque and a generous parts and service credit with MDHI. The 2021 Service... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: GPMS
GPMS, a leader in the field of helicopter health monitoring systems, announced today that it has collaborated with MD Helicopters, Wysong Enterprises, and Tennessee Valley Authority to achieve the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Foresight MX predictive Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) on the MD530 platform. “We received tremendous support and cooperation... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: BLR Aerospace
BLR Aerospace has received FAA approval of its H125 FastFin® System incorporating the H125 Arriel 2D engine Power Upgrade certified by Airbus Helicopter in October of 2021. The increase in directional control that BLR’s FastFin® System provides combined with the additional engine power now available results in useful load increases up to 485 pounds (220... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Uniflight Global
Uniflight Global, LLC., an industry leading Part 145 Repair Station, renowned for providing the highest quality Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MR&O) helicopter services, has appointed Joe Noland to lead the technical aspect of Uniflight’s helicopter leasing portfolio. Over the past forty-five years, Joe Noland has gained a wealth of experience in all facets of helicopter... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation, today signed a marketing teaming agreement that formalizes how both companies will collaborate to meet growing global interest in the S-70™ FIREHAWK® helicopter. The agreement will enable the team to identify demand, and more quickly build and configure new... Read more
9-Mar-2022
Bird strike. 2 POB, neither injured... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Web Manuals
Helicopter operators now equate to more than 10% of Web Manuals’ customer base, demonstrating the growing demand for digitalization from this industry sector. Doubling its helicopter customer base in the past two years, Web Manuals has witnessed the move to digitalization being accelerated by the global Covid-19 pandemic, with operators keen to use this time... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the leading international helicopter dealer and LHD pre-owned distributor announces record results for 2021 reaching 37 bookings & deliveries within the 12 months. 2021 was an outstanding year, highlighted by the number of helicopters delivered. We can clearly see the results of our pursued efforts and investments even during the peak of the pandemic. Sales... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America, a global designer and manufacturer of avionics and connectivity solutions for the aerospace industry, is relocating its manufacturing operations and Federal Aviation Administration Repair Station from Milwaukee into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art, 80,000 square-foot facility in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Relocation of Astronautics’ manufacturing operation into its new production facility at... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: MBDA
MBDA and Airbus Helicopters have been co-contracted for the integration of Mistral 3 missile on the French-Spanish Tiger MkIII attack helicopter and MHT missile on the French Tiger MkIII. The contracts were signed by OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), on behalf of the French and Spanish Procurement agencies, the DGA (Direction générale de l’armement)... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Cadorath
Cadorath completed its first D-Level single part repair in December of 2019. Since then, they have added an additional 400 new repairs to their capabilities for Airbus Helicopters products. These repairs are offered among the AS365/H155 and AS350/H125 dynamic component assemblies. The repairs are provided in partnership with the Airbus Helicopters Marignane and North America... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced its PW206B3 helicopter engine has been selected by the Government of Spain to power 36 Airbus H135 helicopters. The new order is part of a multi-agency acquisition program to equip the Spanish Air force, Spanish Navy, Guardia Civil and National Police with the... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: GE Aviation
GE Aviation announced an upgrade to the Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System / Aviation Vibration Analyzer (RADS/AVA) product line in Rotor Track and Balance (RT&B) operations for civil and military operators such as the UK MoD and the U.S. Army. “The RADS/AVA upgrade provides an intuitive graphical user interface and enhancements allowing users the ability to... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Kaman
Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced that its Kaman Aerospace Jacksonville Division located in Jacksonville, Florida (Kaman) has received a follow on award from Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), for the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) cockpit. This award secures deliveries of the HH-60W cockpit from 2022... Read more
8-Mar-2022
WINGX and Parapex Media are today officially launching a joint venture to provide their combined market intelligence on the global helicopter market. This venture combines the long-standing and deep expertise of Parapex, a leader in helicopter fleet ownership and deployment for over 20 years, and the business insight platforms developed by WINGX across the global... Read more
8-Mar-2022
Airbus Helicopters was expecting to bring an H160 to Dallas for Heli-Expo, but as we can see it never arrived. Recently, many countries closed their airspace to Russian airlines, Russian-registered aircraft and other aircraft in Russian ownership. Typically, manufacturers of larger helicopters move aircraft around the world by air freight, unless there really isn’t an... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: air bp
We are often asked whether a particular turbine aircraft can use SAF or whether one SAF fuel can be mixed with another. The answer to both is yes, as SAF is certified to the same global specifications as conventional jet. Product quality advisor, Dr Andrew Glendinning, and aviation fuels research and development manager, Dr Alisdair... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Vislink
Vislink (Nasdaq: VISL), a global technology leader in the capture, delivery and management of high quality, live video and associated data in the media & entertainment, law enforcement and defense markets, will be showcasing the latest generation of its Airborne Video Downlink System (AVDS) at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022, in Dallas, TX, March 7-10. Vislink and... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight, is holding the first public event in the United States on the use of hydrogen and fuel cells for aviation applications. The event, the 1st H2-Aero Symposium & Workshop, is being held March 29-31, 2022, in Long Beach, California. Southern... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, the world’s largest and most experienced helicopter tour company, received two Diamond Awards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for excellence in maintenance and safety. Established in 1991, the Diamond Awards are the highest aviation honor in the aircraft maintenance industry. To qualify for the award, 100 percent of an organization’s eligible... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Outerlink
Outerlink Global Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of the AXIS Command and Control platform. The new command and control platform will serve as a replacement for the Outerlink Console v2.4 with new feature enhancements, efficient dashboard tiles, online tutorials, and in-browser voice and text messaging. AXIS is unlike anything in the industry. With... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America announces the launch of its AeroSync Mission (AEC115) connectivity solution and branding of its AeroSync connectivity product line at HAI Heli-Expo 2022. AeroSync is a next-generation of secure and integrated connectivity products that enable quick and reliable data transmission for crews and passengers operating in demanding helicopter environments. AeroSync Mission is... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has signed with All Nippon Helicopter (ANH) a five-year HCare Smart parts-by-the-hour contract for the customer’s first H160, demonstrating strong commitment to the entry into service of the aircraft.Under this customised HCare material management programme, ANH’s H160 is guaranteed the supply of spare parts and repaired parts at a fixed rate per flight... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Rusada
Romanian Oil & Gas operator Vega Offshore has chosen Rusada’s ENVISION software to manage its airworthiness and maintenance operations, and is now fully live on the system. Vega Offshore uses a fleet of Airbus Helicopters H155’s to provide services to the offshore Oil & Gas industry. From its bases in Constanta, Romania it operates... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Precision Support Services
Precision has taken delivery of the 295th Guimbal Cabri G2 and plans to hand over the key fob to the new PNW private customer at HAI Heli Expo 2022 in Dallas, TX this week. While getting the aircraft to Texas on time for the show has been a challenge due to sea freight delays, port... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Genesys Aerosystems
Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Inc. company, announced its new Genesys Control Panel (GCP) for its current Genesys Digital Radio (GDR) product line. The GCP provides additional interface and control options for the GDR Nav/Comm integrated radio product when not installing with the Genesys Avionics Suite®. The GCP provides users with a single controller for VHF... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: SPAES
Due to the shutdown of the 2G network, a telephone modem for a helicopter was manufactured for a customer and the data transfer system was exchanged from 2G to 4G in an Airbus H125. The telephone modem is used in the helicopter to communicate with on-the-ground units. SPAES offered the complete package from start to... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Leonardo
The AW609 tiltrotor sets another major milestone further expanding its future user base with the addition of an undisclosed, long-established European operator of Leonardo helicopters. Under the signed agreement, this operator aims at introducing four AW609s to carry out a range of passenger transport missions supporting its point-to-point operations worldwide. For this purpose, the... Read more
8-Mar-2022Source: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Perceptually-enabled Task Guidance (PTG) program to develop a prototype artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. The prototype will be embedded in an augmented reality (AR) headset to help rotary pilots perform expected and unexpected tasks. Northrop Grumman’s prototype AI... Read more
7-Mar-2022
Robinson Helicopter Company will display an R66 Turbine, R44 Raven II, R44 Cadet, and R66 Newscopter at this year’s Heli Expo in Dallas. All four aircraft are sold and will be delivered immediately following the exhibit. SKY Helicopters, Robinson’s longtime dealer in Garland, Texas will take delivery of three of the four aircraft. The R66... Read more
7-Mar-2022
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company [NYSE: LMT] together with GE Aviation and Milestone Aviation, announce the S-92® helicopter arrived at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The helicopter utilized a combination of biofuel, as well as traditional jet fuel in the 1500 mile cross country flight. “As a Corporation, we... Read more
7-Mar-2022Source: VRM Switzerland
The world leading Virtual Reality Helicopter Training Device manufacturer VRM Switzerland delivers its Training Device to Colorado Highland Helicopters (CHH). The Durango, CO based helicopter operator and flight school ordered an Airbus H125 simulator to offer basic flight training, mountain flying and special operations like external sling load instruction. CHH intends to qualify the device... Read more
7-Mar-2022Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation began in 1982 as a helicopter charter, flight training, and maintenance operation. Today, it is the largest traditional air medical operator and largest air medical completion center in the world, operating 155 aircraft for 39 programs across the United States. This year, the company commemorates its 40th anniversary by celebrating its rich history... Read more
7-Mar-2022Source: SAFE Structure Designs
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs has announced the delivery of custom fall protection maintenance platforms to the Army in Ft Hood, Texas. The SAFETY FIRST ergonomic platforms allow technicians SAFE access to all areas of their Boeing CH-47F aircraft fleet. The set of platforms are equipped with the latest features including a seamless fit to the aircraft with... Read more
7-Mar-2022Source: Volocopter
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility, has raised USD 170 million in the initial signing of its Series E funding round led by South Korean investor WP Investment, at a pre-money valuation of USD 1.7 billion. Composed of funds by new and existing investors, the money raised will assist with the certification of Volocopter’s electric... Read more
