30-May-2023Source: Leonardo
On the occasion of Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2023 in Malaysia, Leonardo announced the recent appointment of Helitech Asia PTE LTD as Distributor for its latest generation single-turbine helicopter, the AW09, in Southeast Asia. At Heli-Expo 2023 in USA in March Leonardo had announced preliminary sales contracts for over 50 AW09s with... Read more
3-Apr-2023Source: HAI
Four candidates were voted onto Helicopter Association International’s Board of Directors on Monday, Mar. 6, during HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta. The individuals were elected to the board by the designated member representatives of HAI’s helicopter operator members. One individual joins the board for the first time, while three were reelected to their posts. The... Read more
31-Mar-2023Source: Enstrom
Fresh off a celebrated appearance at HAI HELI-EXPO in Atlanta, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation continues to impress at SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. SUN ‘n FUN draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to what has become known as “Spring Break for Pilots.” It features more than 500 exhibitors, hands-on workshops, and educational seminars.... Read more
23-Mar-2023
If you haven’t heard yet, the theme of 2023 at HAI is Celebrate! This year also marks 75 years that HAI has served our industry through safety, advocacy, education, membership, and our annual HAI HELI-EXPO®—the largest vertical aviation trade show in the world—bringing the industry together to network with and learn from one another, address current issues,... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Following the company’s successful attendance at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia (7th -9 th March), Leonardo is announcing further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new orders for nearly 40 aircraft of various models to several operators across Middle East, Asia, Americas and Europe primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, and... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: Web Manuals
Web Manuals, the world leader in digitalizing manuals for the aviation industry, is expanding its US customer portfolio by signing California Aeronautical University (CAU) at HAI Heli-Expo 2023. CAU is modernizing the management of its safety and training manuals, with the support of Web Manuals. Opting to condense each document into one digital system, while... 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
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
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
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: Billings Flying Service
Billings Flying Service (BFS) is in final negotiations to purchase six Netherlands Defense Ministry surplus Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters. The sale was approved by the Netherlands’ Defense Material Sales committee at the end of 2022. “We are excited for the opportunity to increase our CH-47D fleet as we position ourselves for global expansion” said a... 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: 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: 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
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: 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: 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: 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
8-Mar-2023Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) and PHI Aviation LLC (“PHI”) announced at the 2023 HAI Heli-Expo that Kaman’s subsidiary, Kaman Aerospace Corporation (“Kaman”) and PHI have entered into a master commercial agreement for the promotion, sales and support of a commercial version of Kaman’s KARGO UAVTM unmanned aerial system, including collaboration relating to its ongoing design and... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters, a leading manufacturer and operator of heavy-lift helicopters, has announced a new partnership with Coulson Aviation, a world leader in aerial firefighting technology, to offer Coulson’s RADS-L Delivery System for operators of Columbia’s Model 234 helicopters. The RADS-L is a large-capacity, high-flow firefighting tank that can hold up to 3,000 gallons of water... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Metro Aviation
On an otherwise typical day in January, a helicopter operated by Metro Aviation lifted off in Indiana. That helicopter belongs to Indiana University Health, and that flight marked the one-millionth flight hour for Metro Aviation. Metro Aviation has no reason to slow down on their celebrations. The company celebrated 40 years in 2022, and with... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Triumph
Triumph Group (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] announced that its Actuation Products & Services business in France has been awarded a development contract from Kopter, a Leonardo Company. The contract includes the manufacturing of the Kopter AW09 main and tail rotor control cables utilizing TRIUMPH’s industry leading flexball cable design. “As manufacturer of the only flexball control cable designed, qualified and certified... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has signed a maintenance framework agreement with AAA Technology to further grow the business relationship between the two organizations. The contract encompasses a broad range of services and eliminates the complications of individual agreements. AAA will benefit through improved efficiencies of getting maintenance... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced the rollout of new Remote Maintenance Kits comprised of strategically selected parts and tooling for helicopter engines that will support aircraft availability and maintenance autonomy. The kit is offered to customers enrolled in the company’s Eagle Service™ Plan (ESP™) pay-per-hour maintenance plan as part... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace announces testing of the next generation Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System (RADS) for civil and military operators. The RADS-NG (next generation) will reduce pilot time and save fuel by enabling operators to complete rotor track and balance operations and diagnostics in fewer flights. Testing on major OEM rotorcraft begin in Q2 with procurement to start in... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems will debut an advanced prototype of its TALON® HEC Dual Cargo Hook kit for the Bell 429 at the 2023 HAI Heli-Expo tradeshow in Atlanta, Georgia on March 7-9th. The new Bell 429 kit will provide an STC-certified solution for a variety of CFR Part 133 external load missions, including HEC, high-value cargo... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: PHI International
PHI MRO Services, a division of PHI and leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, is proud to announce “Call PHI” during the 2023 HAI Heli-Expo. Call PHI, projected to launch in June of 2023, offers helicopter operators around the world 24/7 access to expert diagnostics and resolutions for maintenance concerns. “PHI is focused on providing... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company today announced the signed purchase agreement for a Bell 429 to be operated by World Aviation, the Independent Representative (IR) for Bell in Spain. The aircraft will be delivered to a private owner and operated for charter and corporate VIP transport in the Costa del Sol... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense (Booth #C3626), a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), reports it has experienced strong growth and sales of its popular and highly effective inlet barrier filter (IBF), due in part to an increase in aircraft sales. A growth in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) overseas has led to increased... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions is pleased to announce the selection of critical mission equipment suppliers, SEI Industries, to partner in developing forestry protection and firefighting mission equipment for Phenix Ultra 2XL aircraft. The team will incorporate several proven SEI products into the Ultra 2XL Remotely Piloted UAS platform, including the industry-leading Bambi Bucket and the Sling Dragon... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading nonprofit organization working to advance vertical flight, today announces the selection of Angelo N. Collins as its executive director, effective June 1, 2023. Outgoing Executive Director Mike Hirschberg, who has led the organization for 12 years, will be staying on staff in a supporting role as Director... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Omni Helicopters
Lisbon based Omni Helicopters International announced a new Search & Rescue capability in support of energy sector clients; they are also exhibiting their flagship Search & Rescue Sikorsky S-92A at Heli-Expo. Omni SAR operations have already commenced for a major international oil company in Guyana, where two (2) Leonardo AW139’s are providing Search & Rescue... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) has partnered with Helicopter Institute of Fort Worth, Texas, to make it easier for members to keep their aircrews’ training, testing, qualifications, certifications, and compliance up to date. With the new HAI Flight Training and Checking Program, members can choose to have Helicopter Institute manage all aspects or one part as... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters continues to experience a growing demand for H160 helicopters, with more than a dozen H160s already ordered by North American customers to date to fulfill a range of missions. Featuring the latest technology and a breakthrough design, the ACH160 recently made an impression on customers in the private and business aviation market, with... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreements for three Bell 407GXi – two in the UK to corporate customers and one in Ireland to Zeus Essential Holding Limited (Zeus), an Irish-owned global packaging solutions company. The signings were announced at HAI Heli-Expo. Zeus is an innovative packing provider... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom is excited to announce new all-glass instrument panels for 2023. Available on both the 480B and 280FX, the new panels bring state-of-the-art avionics and incredible capability to Enstrom helicopter cockpits. The new panels are designed around a Garmin G500H TXi EFIS display. Replacing traditional flight and navigation instruments, the G500 features a robust and... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Flight Data Systems
Flight Data Systems, a leading provider of end-to-end flight data solutions and services for business, military, commercial, and rotorcraft segments of aviation, today announced the selection of the SENTRYTM Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) and Modular Acquisition Unit (MAU) by Arista Aviation, an MRO facility for commercial and military rotorcraft. The SENTRY CVFDR and... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Cadorath
Rolls-Royce held its annual M250 First Network Awards in Atlanta, Georgia on March 6th, where Cadorath was honored with the Outstanding Partnership award. The First Network comprises all AMROC, AMC, ARF, and AMOF facilities worldwide for the Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engine models. The Outstanding Partnership award recognizes the facility that is an enabling partner... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter dealer and exclusive international distributor of Leonardo’s pre-owned helicopters, is proud to announce it has reached its objectives setting a new sales record in line with its new 5 year plan set in 2020 when The Helicopter and Jet Company, owned 100% by the Public Investment Fund, acquired a majority... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed lease agreements for four Leonardo helicopters with HeliService International (“HeliService”), a market leader in offshore helicopter transportation. The agreements include the placement of two Leonardo AW139 helicopters, the first of which was recently delivered, while the second is... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: PS Engineering
PS Engineering has once again listened to the market and delivered a way to simplify the many faceted aspects of installation and operational configuration. With the introduction of the fully digital HUB50 audio management system, configuration has moved away from the multiple switches and potentiometers and placed into an easy-to-use iPhone application. Using the proprietary... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Ontic
Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defense industries, has signed three new license agreements with Honeywell to deliver a range of radar system and navigation and communication product lines. Ontic will take on the P440/660/880 Primus weather radar system, and the former-BendixKing’s Gold Crown, Multi-Hazard product... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: SKYTRAC
SKYTRAC (SKYTRAC Systems Ltd.), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Global Medical Response (GMR), the largest medical transport company in the world, has selected SKYTRAC to provide fleet-harmonized satellite airtime and mission-critical capabilities to its 381 rotary-wing aircraft. The fleet upgrade program, spanning more than a dozen... Read more
