29-May-2023Source: Helitrends
If you own a helicopter, you’ll already know that repairs and maintenance simply don’t come cheap, and they’re rather not possible to undertake by yourself. If issues are not detected quickly, not only can they cause safety issues and a huge headache, but they can even impact other areas of the helicopter and cost you... Read more
28-Apr-2023Source: Helitrends
Helicopter pilots and operators know that frequent engine power checks are crucial to ensure the maximum effectiveness and safety of their rotorcraft. Additionally, regular engine condition monitoring and trend analysis can extend the engine’s overhaul limit and help detect potential problems before they become critical. That’s where the Helitrends app comes in – it can... Read more
6-May-2016Source: Helipaddy
Helipaddy (http://helipaddy.com) has partnered with what3words to promote accuracy of navigation and reduce the potential for errors by helicopter pilots. What3words has created a significantly simpler way of referencing anywhere on the surface of our planet. By dividing the surface of the earth into squares of 3m x 3m, and then giving each a unique... 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
9-Mar-2016Source: Garmin
Garmin Pilot users with Android devices can now enjoy upgraded connectivity options along with enhanced features to make it more versatile and user-friendly for aviators everywhere. Our latest all-in-one ADS-B solution, the GTX 345 transponder, which includes Extended Squitter (ES) ADS-B Out as well as dual-link ADS-B In, will integrate with Garmin Pilot on compatible... 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
11-Dec-2015Source: ForeFlight
ForeFlight, creator of the award-winning and most widely used flight planning and electronic flight bag app for Apple iPad and iPhone, announced today the availability of ForeFlight Logbook. Logbook is seamlessly integrated into the ForeFlight app, making it easy for pilots to manually and automatically log flights, track hours, review currency, record certificates and ratings,... Read more
23-Nov-2015Source: LAA
Last night we collected two key awards at the Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence 2015. Our life-saving dispatch app, developed in partnership with EE and Mubaloo, won the ‘Innovation’ category and Consultant, Dr Gareth Grier, won ‘Doctor of the Year’. We were also runner up in three other categories. Air ambulances from across the UK... Read more
30-Oct-2015Source: Argus
Professional Resources in System Management, LLC (PRISM) is pleased to announce the release of their Safety Management System iPhone app. The PRISM app can be downloaded for free from the Apple iTunes store by searching, “PRISM Safety” or by clicking here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/argus-international-inc./id529828894?mt=8. “We are continually looking for ways to enhance our users’ experiences and make it... Read more
28-Nov-2014Source: grbj
A group of college students has worked with a health system’s helicopter team to develop a mobile app for in-flight patient care. See Full Story... 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
10-Jul-2014Source: HeliHub.com
The FAA is once again formally deliberating on whether amateur pilots can use apps and websites to trade extra seats on flights they’ve planned in exchange for fuel contributions. Amateur pilots aren’t allowed to profit from flying passengers, but several startups like Airpooler and Flytenow have set up private aircraft ride-sharing sites. Professional pilots across the... Read more
10-Jun-2014Source: Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins has released the latest version of its Service FirstSM customer support app for commercial transport and business aviation, which provides direct access to the company’s world-class customer support, sales and marketing resources. The upgrade offers new time-saving features and expands compatibility to include all Apple® iOS® mobile devices. For instance, business aircraft users... Read more
21-May-2014Source: NY Post
A new app aims to provide a helicopter lift from Manhattan to the Hamptons for less by helping travelers “crowdsource” their own flights. See full story... Read more
21-May-2014Source: HealthONE
Today, HealthONE and AirLife Denver announced AirLife Mobile, the AirLife Denver mobile application. This app was created to offer information about emergency helicopter response and to facilitate additional information on AirLife Denver emergency medical and critical care transport services to the Rocky Mountain Region. The app provides specific reference materials, checklists and safety information for... Read more
9-Mar-2014Source: Airbus
Discover Airbus Helicopters’ range of products and find out more about Airbus Helicopters. You will be able to discover also Airbus Helicopters’ international network and follow its latest news in real time by downloading the Airbus Helicopters application for Android devices in Google Play Store. This app allows you to: – Read all of the latest news... Read more
20-Feb-2014Source: Metro Aviation
Innovation never sleeps. With that in mind, Metro Aviation released an update to its lifesaving app, MetroAlert. The app is provided to operations customers of Metro Aviation at no cost and can decrease helicopter response time by up to five minutes. When air transport is needed, hospitals and first responders can use MetroAlert to instantly notify the... Read more
16-Feb-2014Source: USHST
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), has developed a free mobile app for iPads, iPhones, and Android phones that will provide helicopter pilots and operators with expert safety information at their fingertips at any time. The app, which will be available for download at Heli-Expo 2014, is the USHST’s first step in its “I Fly... 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
11-Feb-2014Source: HeliHub.com
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has developed a mobile app called iFlySafe aimed at improving safety education and reducing accidents. They’ve released the logo, but not the app yet. Whether they intended to release it by now and it’s been held up – or they are just playing a PR game – is... 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
13-Nov-2013Source: spidertracks
We are excited to announce the release of a new viewing application for the Apple iPhone. After getting your feedback on the old application, and your ideas on what you want out of it, we have completely redesigned this new one from the ground up to fit the look and functionality of our new website.... 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
22-Oct-2013Source: Dallas Airmotive
Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation company, has released MyTurbine™, a new mobile app designed to easily connect the customer with Dallas Airmotive on-the-go. The convenient icons allow for quick navigation to the services most used by customers. Users can instantly connect with the F1RST SUPPORT™ global customer support center with one-click and check cost estimates... Read more
23-Sep-2013Source: Verizon
When people chit-chat about the weather with Heather Howley it’s not just a passing conversation. As the owner and flight instructor for Independent Helicopters in Ballston Spa and Windsor, N.Y., weather and the ability to easily monitor quickly changing conditions seriously impacts her business. A few years ago, checking the weather was a bit of... Read more
23-Sep-2013Source: Lundin Software
Lundin Software has revealed its new GANNET App for Smart Phones. The new App further enhances the capability of the Maintenance Software Information system used by an increasing number of Helicopter and fixed-wing operators. The new GANNET App provides the maintenance personnel a wide range of possibilities while on-the-job or even while travelling. For example... Read more
30-Jul-2013Source: Component Control
Component Control announced today that its Android App for StockMarket.aero, the world’s largest open online aviation parts eMarketplace, is now available for download from Google Play. The StockMarket.aero Android App comes one year after the successful launch of the StockMarket.aero iPhone App to give aviation service providers two complimentary mobile app resources for accessing StockMarket.aero.... Read more
14-Apr-2013Source: Heli-Now
When EMS helicopter pilot Jim Cooper observed that the system for requesting a life flight crew was unnecessarily long, complicated and prone to error, he decided not to accept the status quo. He created a new iPhone application to streamline communication and save crews precious minutes. Heli-Now founder Cooper said, “This simple helicopter request app... Read more
5-Apr-2013Source: Sloane Helicopters
The Sloane Helicopters app is now available to download on iPad/iPhone and Android mobile devices. Please click on the link below for your respective devices. You will find detailed information on Sloane together with helicopter news items, Sywell Airfield status and NOTAMS for this area. We hope you enjoy this new facility and welcome any comments. iPad/iPhone https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sloane-helicopters/id623857718?mt=8 Android... Read more
19-Mar-2013Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation recently released an innovative smart phone app that has the potential to decrease response time by up to five minutes. When air transport is needed, hospitals and first responders can use Metro Alert to instantly notify one of Metro Aviation’s bases and send GPS coordinates using the helo alert function. Metro Alert users... Read more
15-Mar-2013Source: NBAA
A new mobile app for Business Aviation Insider magazine has been released by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and is available free to NBAA Members with iPhone, iPad and Android devices. “Business aviation professionals have been enthusiastic adopters of mobile technology, and NBAA is pleased to offer this new communications format to our readers,... Read more
8-Mar-2013Source: Eurocopter
Discover Eurocopter’s range of products and find out more about Eurocopter. You will be able to discover also Eurocopter’s international network and follow its latest news in real time by downloading the Eurocopter application for Android devices in Google Play Store. This app allows you to: -Read all of the latest news -Check out Eurocopter films on... Read more
8-Mar-2013Source: ATP
ATP today introduced the PartsConnect™ Hub App, the only parts inventory and ordering solution that is fully integrated with ATP’s extensive, single-source offering of OEM technical publications in the industry leading ATP Aviation Hub™ Online Service. “Through ongoing discussions with our customer, we realized that most aviation maintenance operations today are still hand writing parts... Read more
7-Mar-2013Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has developed a new, free smart phone application to provide easier access for M250 customers to information about the FIRST networkTM. The M250 FIRST network consists of 29 full-service engine and component repair and overhaul (R&O) facilities. It offers full-capability R&O support to more than 4,000 customers of M250... 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: Devon Air Ambulance
Imagine being miles from anywhere on deepest Dartmoor when you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a horrific accident. Now, thanks to the new Devon Air Ambulance Trust iPhone App, you can not only alert the authorities of your plight, but with the most accurate coordinates available, your chances of a speedy rescue are... Read more
21-Feb-2013Source: Apple iStore
On behalf of HAI, EproMeetingApps is the official app provider for HELI-EXPO 2013, March 5-7, in Las Vegas, Neveda. This app puts all details about the conference in the palm of your hand; allows you to be kept up to date on conference details, speaker information and any changes/updates that may occur; introduces you to... 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
12-Feb-2013Source: Guidance Aviation
Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona, will be celebrating its 15th Year Anniversary and unveiling its newest training technologies; a “Maneuvers Guide” mobile application (“App”) and an online training portal called “MyGA”, during HELI-EXPO 2013. The mobile application includes a series of High Definition (HD) instructional flight videos and a digital Maneuvers guide. This new training... Read more
3-Feb-2013Source: CHC
This year a mobile app has been developed which can be used on any smartphone or tablet. This app is designed to help you organize your time and make the most of what the summit has to offer. The app functions include: Your up-to-date personal schedule during the event Speaker details Background information on summit... Read more
24-Jan-2013Source: USA Today
A Life Flight helicopter pilot, Cooper has released an iPhone application he hopes can help save the lives of flight crew patients by reducing the time it takes for a first responder’s help call to reach a pilot. Heli-Now gives first responders the ability to directly request an EMS helicopter to where it is needed... Read more
7-Jan-2013Source: Thales
The application provides quality information within an ergonomic layout for all Apple smartphone users. The Thales application encompasses five areas : Group : Thales headlines in real time plus the presentation of our five business activities Press : Direct link to all Thales press releases Sites : Worldwide Thales sites locations search tool, using geolocalisation Careers : Access to the... Read more
30-Oct-2012Source: ThrottleNet
ThrottleNet announces they have created a new mobile application for Helicopters Inc. based in Cahokia, Illinois. Helicopters Inc. specializes in the leasing of news gathering helicopters for television and radio stations nationwide. The new mobile app is designed for iPad use by pilots and administrative personnel. It enables pilots to create manifests from any remote... Read more
30-Oct-2012Source: Inventory Locator Service
Inventory Locator Service,® LLC (ILS), the leading supply chain solutions provider in the aviation industry, recently released a mobile-friendly version of their website. The new mobile version of ILSmart provides unprecedented access to the world’s most active aviation marketplace, helping save time for a wide range of ILS clients such as purchasing managers, salespeople, AOG... Read more
8-Oct-2012Source: Office of Naval Research
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded contracts to Lockheed Martin and Aurora Flight Sciences on Sept. 28 to develop robotic rotorcraft capable of supporting rapid autonomous aerial cargo delivery to the battlefield. ONR is initially providing $28 million to the industry-led teams to develop prototype concepts in the Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS)... Read more
21-Sep-2012Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network today announces the launch of its New SkyRouter mobile application, a fleet management portal for land mobile, aviation, and marine applications. New SkyRouter is a cloud-based solution designed to support connectivity with remotely dispersed mobile assets including Blue Sky Network’s advanced dual-mode GSM and Iridiumtracking and communication services. With the New SkyRouter application,... Read more
28-Aug-2012Source: FAA
Given the widespread consumer use of portable electronic devices (PEDs), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a government-industry group to study the current PED policies and procedures aircraft operators use to determine when these devices can be used safely during flight. Current FAA regulations require an aircraft operator to determine that radio frequency interference... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: Component Control
Component Control announced today that its iPhone App for StockMarket.aero, the world’s largest free online aviation parts eMarketplace, is now available for download from the Apple Store. The StockMarket.aero iPhone App is the only free aviation parts eMarketplace App currently available. It allows StockMarket.aero members to quickly and easily access over 40 million qualified line... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the launch of new mobile applications for the Sikorsky360® Web portal – a proprietary online support capability used by more than 4,000 operators globally. The new portal – known as Mobile360™ – supports Apple®, Android™ and Blackberry® mobile devices and will provide streamlined access to important maintenance information for... Read more
25-May-2012Source: Northwest MedStar
There’s an app for that. Just launched, the new app places Northwest MedStar on alert when air transport may be needed. MedStar Alert, one of the first smartphone applications in the nation developed by a critical care transport provider for EMS providers, launched as part of EMS appreciation week celebrations. A free EMS application, MedStar... 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
10-Apr-2012Source: Spidertracks
Spidertracks has launched Spidertxt for Android, the latest software feature for their GPS satellite-tracking units. Spidertxt for Android allows spidertracks users to send and receive SMS messages, to and from any cell phone on the ground, while in flight. The new application works by connecting a Spider S4 or Bluetooth enabled Spider S2 unit to... 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
20-Mar-2012Source: US Army
“Is a badge on Foursquare worth your life?” The question was posed by Brittany Brown, social media manager of the Online and Social Media Division at the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. It may sound outlandish, but in the age of social geotagging, it can be a reality. There are a number of... 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
11-Feb-2012Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce th`at the HELI-EXPO 2012 show app is now available to download for free. The app puts all the details about HELI-EXPO 2012 in the palm of your hand, allowing you to plan your tradeshow experience to the full. The app will keep you up to date on conference details, speaker... Read more
10-Feb-2012Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network, a leading, global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation, today introduced the portable HawkeyeLink Bluetooth device that enables hands-free Iridium phone calls and two-way messaging on users’ smartphones in an aircraft or helicopter. After downloading the custom BSN app, HawkeyeLink uses Bluetooth technology to connect to an Android smartphone.... 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
16-Jan-2012Source: Rega
After the successful launch of the iRega iPhone app, Rega’s emergency application is now also available for Android smartphones. On raising the alarm, the Rega app also transmits the caller’s current position directly to Rega. Thus valuable time can be saved in the event of an emergency in Switzerland or abroad. Two finger clicks is... 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
