23-May-2016Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International introduces FlightBag, a newly enhanced courseware delivery and presentation application for iPad as well as a web-based version for Android and Windows based tablets and desktop computers. “Our Customers will appreciate the efficiency and ease of use FlightBag offers,” said Daniel MacLellan, Senior Vice President, Operations. “This next generation full-featured interactive courseware app... Read more
20-Apr-2016Source: Garmin
We’re excited to announce new enhancements now available within the Garmin Pilot app for iOS mobile devices. Now pilots flying around the globe, including Europe, have the option of filing VFR flight plans for free directly with the country Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) with a Garmin Pilot subscription. Additional features for iOS include a flight profile view, new... Read more
8-Apr-2016Source: Helipaddy
Helipaddy, the world’s largest moderated database of helicopter landing sites and points of interest, is expanding through a new collaboration with the Good Hotel Guide. This will increase the already-impressive Helipaddy database with helipads at every relevant hotel in the Good Hotel Guide worldwide. The Helipaddy smartphone apps and website are being updated with around... Read more
29-Feb-2016Source: Garmin
Our latest Garmin Pilot release, iOS version 8.1, incorporates new product connectivity and features to make our popular aviation app even better! With expanded trip planning capabilities and features designed to improve cockpit situational awareness, Garmin pilot has never been a more valuable cockpit asset. Garmin Pilot now has the ability to pair with the GTX 345, our latest... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced its expansion of the iFly SikorskyTM iPad application (app) to include support for S-76DTM helicopters. The iFly Sikorsky app is a flight calculator application that replicates common performance calculations outlined in helicopter model-specific flight manuals. This is the first version of the... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today the launch of a dedicated ‘App’ for its Skyflight mission planning system. Customers are now able to download the Skyflight app from the Apple App Store and install onto their iPad, enabling access to the Skyflight web service. The proven Skyflight multi-helicopter flight and mission planning system has been designed by AgustaWestland... Read more
18-Jul-2014Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced worldwide coverage of the Garmin Pilot application for iPad and iPhone, which provides flight planning capabilities, comprehensive weather information and full-featured navigation. Pilots also have access to expanded coverage of European charts in a single application, including... Read more
21-May-2014Source: Upcast AvBooks
Digital publishing company Upcast completed an overhaul of its entire line-up of business aircraft catalogues for the iPad, comprising JetBook, TurboBook, and HeliBook. The apps, which allow users to quickly browse through current, future, and out-of-production models, as well as easily compare them to each other, have been the tool of choice for digitally-minded business... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the launch of the company’s first iPad flight calculator application for Sikorsky’s commercial S-92® helicopter platform. Known as iFly Sikorsky™, the application replicates common performance calculations described in the S-92 Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM). A similar application for the S-76™ aircraft fleet is currently in development. Sikorsky is a subsidiary... Read more
14-Feb-2014Source: iTunes
Everyone who reads HeliHub.com news will know what Heli-Expo is. HAI has in the past released an Apple iOS app for the Convention and this year is no different. The description from the Apple iTunes is:- HAI is the professional trade association for the international helicopter community. Its 1,800-plus-member organizations and 1,900 individual members, in 74... Read more
22-Jan-2014Source: Garmin
It’s been an exciting year for Garmin Pilot so far and we’re only 21 days into it! We’re thrilled to kick off the 2014 with a new release on both operating platforms. Version 6.0 for iOS and Version 2.8 for Android mobile devices are available for update and offer a number of enhancements and integration... Read more
12-Jan-2014Source: Southeast Aerospace
Southeast Aerospace is pleased to announce the recent release of our mobile Parts App. The app is designed to assist customers looking for SEA product information, including always accurate pricing and availability, on their mobile devices. Simply put, the mobile app is an easy to access and navigate version of our industry leading avionics sales... Read more
20-Dec-2013Source: Gyronimo
Tim Tucker, Robinson Helicopter Company’s Chief Instructor and Claus Richter founder of Gyronimo, LLC have teamed together to produce a series of new performance apps for the Robinson R22, R44 and R66. These new apps build on the already popular Robinson apps developed by Gyronimo but add the insights and knowledge of Robinson’s well known... Read more
1-Nov-2013Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced that the FAA has determined that airlines can safely expand passenger use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) during all phases of flight, and is immediately providing the airlines with implementation guidance. Due to differences among fleets and operations, the implementation will vary among... Read more
14-Oct-2013Source: ARINC
ARINC Direct, the leading Flight Services solution provider for business aviation, has announced that version 3.0 of its highly popular iPad app is now available. The latest version provides a host of document management functions that simplify flight planning needs by putting important information at a pilot’s fingertips. The 3.0 release includes an ARINC Direct... Read more
14-Sep-2013Source: Guidance Aviation
iPads arrived for helicopter flight students in the Guidance Aviation flight training program. These iPads will be used in the cockpit as an electronic information management device. Referred to as Electronic Flight Bags, or EFBs, the iPads contain geo-referenced navigational charts and ADS-B traffic avoidance data. The helicopter flight students will also be using their... Read more
24-May-2013Source: Dart Aerospace
DARTAerospace announces the launch of the redesigned DART iPad App, now featuring improved navigation and multiple annotations tools. Whether you are a Mechanic working on the field, a director of maintenance looking for the latest tools or a buyer negotiating new equipment, you can flip through the catalogues like a magazine, zooming in and out... Read more
30-Apr-2013Source: Web Manuals
Web Manuals Sweden AB (www.webmanuals.aero), the leader in digitizing manuals for the aviation industry, is delighted to announce the launch of their Web Manuals Reader for iPad on App Store. Enabling control, compliance and agility for airline operators and maintenance organizations, the Web Manuals Reader provides staff with instant access to all relevant manuals, documents,... Read more
28-Mar-2013Source: Cadorath Aerospace
Cadorath Aerospace announced the three recipients of their “Win an iPad” contest held during Heli-Expo 2013. The three lucky daily winners of the 32GB iPads selected from attendees of over 100 meetings at the show were: 1) Aerocopter International, LLC – Rodolfo Cedeño 2) Highland Helicopters Ltd. – Deen Mahamoor 3) Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. –... Read more
5-Mar-2013Source: Spidertracks
You asked for it in the survey and we have listened. Spidertxt for iPhone®, iPod Touch® and the iPad® is here. Adding to applications already available for Android and Blackberry, Spidertxt allows flight personnel to connect their smart phones to the Spider S4 and the newly released Spider S5 via a Bluetooth connection. Once connected,... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: Helidecks Software Solutions
Helidecks Software Solutions has released a series of cockpit guide and checklist apps for the AW109 and R44 helicopters. A professional-grade pilots checklist, the app is designed to provide pilots and instructors with an easy-to-follow challenge and response style set of checklists. The app is available to purchase through the Apple iTunes store. for use... Read more
13-Feb-2013Source: Lightspeed Aviation
Lightspeed Aviation, a leading manufacturer of premium aviation headsets, announced today the release of FlightLink 1.2, an upgrade to its free app that turns iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touches into cockpit voice recorders. The new version includes a file compression feature that makes audio files both smaller and compatible with a wider variety of audio... Read more
26-Nov-2012Source: Jeppesen
After an extensive cooperative engagement, Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, has successfully passed a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Operations Evaluation Board (OEB) review, clearing a major hurdle toward European airline use of Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro and Jeppesen Mobile TC Pro applications for iPad/iOS. This evaluation report is the first that EASA has... Read more
22-Oct-2012Source: Heli Aviation
From now on, new trainee pilots of the Heli Aviation TRAINING ACADEMY will receive an Apple iPad with electronic training documents as a gift at the start of training! With its electronic documents, the iPad makes up-to-date learning possible. It facilitates the pilot’s everyday routine throughout the entire training and beyond. In the theoretical training,... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: Ecocopter
[Electronic translation] Among its applications is a navigation system with aeronautical maps, airport information, radio aids, weight balance, video security briefings, and others. Ecocopter again make a difference in service, through the incorporation of iPad2s in their helicopters with the latest technology that allow these tablets. The tool offers a great application platform utility that allows... Read more
31-May-2012Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce the creation and launch of their New iPad App for our 2012 Accessories Catalog. The 2012 DART Helicopter Services catalog has 3,500 accessories, 2,000 tools and 600 STCs. We have what you need to improve your helicopters performance. Discover a world of innovative helicopter solutions at the touch... Read more
25-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Helicopteres Guimbal have developed a new iPad docking station for the Cabri cockpit under the name FlyPad – which they have registered as a trademark. The design allows for the iPad to be landscape or portrait, with a facility to just fold it away against the side of the instrument binnacle if required. While in... Read more
2-May-2012Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies Corporation announces the release of their new Latitude Messenger for iOS App. The Latitude Messenger App improves communications by bringing the ease of using an iOS touch interface to aviation communications. Users can control their Latitude SkyNode® transceiver communication features from anywhere on the aircraft, instead of being tied to messaging display heads mounted... Read more
25-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss software developers MaxPower have updated their very helpful Robinson preflight app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, now at version 2.0. The app previously covered R22 Beta II and R44 Raven II and has now been expanded to cover the earlier R22 Beta model and the R44 Raven I. The app has also... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Appareo
Appareo has introduced the first completely wire-free weather receiver for the iPad–and it requires no monthly subscription. Stratus combines an ADS-B and GPS receiver into a single unit that wirelessly streams NEXRAD radar, text weather, TFRs and aircraft position to the popular ForeFlight Mobile app for iOS devices. “Stratus delivers exactly what pilots have been... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced Garmin Pilot, a new aviation app for iOS® devices, including the iPad and iPhone®, and Android™-based mobile devices. The app brings Garmin’s industry-leading aviation features to tablets and smart phones, offering pilots complete navigation, trip planning, DUAT(S)... Read more
8-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Swiss software developers MaxPower have just launched a very helpful app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad to help in the preflight calculations for a Robinson R22 Beta II or an R44 Raven II.  By entering the actual values of temperature, QNH and elevation, the application calculates the manifold pressure and the never exceed... Read more
10-Feb-2012Source: FlightOffice.com
FlightOffice.com, a pioneer in Operations Management software, is offering helicopter operators free iPads for each aircraft in their fleet. In this exclusive giveaway, operators who sign a 3-year subscription to FlightOffice.com during HeliExpo will receive a free iPad for each aircraft in their fleet “By using our software platform and our iPad app, operators will... Read more
24-Jan-2012Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of satellite-based communication, tracking and on-board aircraft data systems, announced the release of an updated version of their popular Latitude WebSentinel iOS App. Registered users of Latitude’s SkyNode® satcom products who have a WebSentinel service account can now view live and historic flight tracking data, adjust reporting parameters and... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: SCB Training Center
SCB Training Center, Inc. (SCBTCI), will debut an innovative “ITAR, ISO and AS9100 Compliance Boot Camp†Feb. 15-16, 2012, at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.  The aerospace-focused event is designed to share industry best practices with quality system managers, ISO auditors and compliance officers. Participants will receive an Apple iPad 2 pre-loaded with tools for compliance. The... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: Bladeas
LOOP Digital Media, the publishers of other aviation apps LOOP, P1, LOOPIN and FLIGHTTEST have launched a fifth app called BLADES – specifically for pilots, owners, and operators of helicopters. BLADES print magazine has been published for the last four years and now through the iPad it allows the LOOP Digital Media team to make... Read more
13-Jan-2012Source: FAA
FAA Mobile is an easy-to-use mobile website that provides quick access to popular FAA.gov tasks for aviation enthusiasts on-the-go. You can look up N-numbers, find Advisory Circulars, browse airport delays, and more. You can find FAA Mobile at http://www.faa.gov/mobile (optimized for mobile devices). The FAA Mobile website allows you to stay connected with popular features of FAA.gov... Read more
20-Dec-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the release of a new GTN 750 trainer app for the iPad 2. This trainer, downloadable from the iTunes Store, simulates the behavior of the GTN 750 system interface and provides pilots with a safe, on-the-ground environment... Read more
16-Dec-2011Source: Flying Magazine
The FAA’s AeroNav division held a meeting in Washington DC this week, and according to sources who asked not to be identified, its aim was to gather industry input on their plan to raise fees for its data (see full story)... Read more
13-Dec-2011Source: Appareo Systems
Appareo Systems is pleased to announce that it has undertaken a significant software development project with CHC Helicopter, providing the world’s largest helicopter services company with an innovative and robust electronic flight bag (EFB) application. The CHC EFB software will run on the Apple iPad, continuing CHC’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to achieve a... Read more
6-Dec-2011Source: AOPA
Pilots who want digital access to all the great information in AOPA Pilot and Flight Training magazines can now download and view each issue on their Apple iPad tablets. Digital-edition subscribers can download the new application from the app store on their iPad devices by searching for “AOPA Mags,†download the app, and then use their membership... Read more
28-Oct-2011Source: Garmin
For those of you familiar with Garmin’s aviation portable GPS units, you probably get a mental picture when I mention Garmin’s Panel Page. For those of you not familiar with the Panel Page it’s a GPS derived instrument pack that displays an airspeed indicator, altimeter, VSI and HSI. This feature has been a very popular... Read more
8-Oct-2011Source: ARINC
ARINC DirectSM, an essential partner to business aviation, will demonstrate its new full-featured cockpit application for the iPadTM at Booth N4421 of NBAA 2011 in Las Vegas, NV, October 10-12. Developed at ARINC, the new App gives pilots streamlined access to flight plans, weather information, charts, and NOTAMS through the ARINC Direct portal. It updates... Read more
6-Oct-2011Source: AviIT
AviIT, Inc. the makers of The eMan Solution, the industry’s first-ever technical publication management and delivery solution announced today the immediate release and availability of “The eMan Solution” for the iPad. Sam Sprute, Director of Maintenance for Metro Aviation stated, “Now, in addition to all the other labor-saving and safety-enhancing benefits we’ve already realized since... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: Navtech
Navtech, Inc., a leader in flight operations software and services, is announcing the launch of their Apple iPad app Navtech iCharts. This app effectively expands support for viewing electronic aeronautical navigation charts from Windows-based EFBs and tablet devices to the popular iPad platform. The app is free and available via the iTunes App Store. The app... Read more
