2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Kaman Offers Its K-Max Unmanned Helicopter to the Commercial Market - AIN

Curt Epstein

A new 450 Million hangar complex is taking shape at Arizona's Falcon Field Airport.

New Hangar Complex To Rise in Mesa, Arizona

Chad Trautvetter

Embraer Executive Jets announced an upgraded Phenom 300 that can fly faster and further, offers a quieter cabin, and has more capable avionics.

Embraer's Best-selling Jet Gets Even More Phenomenal

David Donald

Poland has committed to its long-planned acquisition of the F-35A, while Romania is adding to its inventory of used F-16s.

F-35As for Poland; More F-16s for Romania

Chen Chuanren

IAI’s Heron has been one of the mainstays of the MALE UAV scene for many years. A new variant has been launched to improve its operational versatility.

IAI Introduces Heron Mk II for Complex Missions

Mark Huber

Airbus Helicopters posted orders for dozens of  new helicopters at Heli-Expo 2020 .

Airbus Helicopters Touts Strong Heli-Expo

Gregory Polek

American continues to fly some 56 monthly flights between Dallas and Chinese airports.

Pilots’ Union Sues American Airlines To Halt China Flights

Amy Laboda

Aero Data Science’s Michael McConnell explains how he’s successfully used aggregated FOQA data to prove safety and lower premiums.

Expert Offers Way To Reduce Bizjet Insurance Premiums 

Jerry Siebenmark

Plans continue for the 2020 Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exposition, which will be held April 21-23 in Shanghai, China.

NBAA Monitoring Coronavirus Impact On ABACE

American’s move to cancel all service to mainline China effectively settles a lawsuit brought by the Allied Pilots Association.

American Airlines Suspends All China Flights

Cathy Buyck

The European OEM reached agreements with French, U.K., and U.S. authorities, ending lengthy probes into bribery and corruption.

Airbus Agrees To Pay $4 billion Corruption Charge Settlement 

Bell delivered more civil helicopters in both the fourth quarter and all of 2019 than it did in the corresponding periods of the previous year.

Bell Ends 2019 on Solid Footing

Cobham's new SB-Helo X-Stream service promises fixed-wing level satcom connectivity for helicopters.

Cobham Goes To the X-Stream for Helo Connectivity

James Wynbrandt

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists gave Heli-Expo 2020 attendees a full breifing on the Mars Helicopter Scout.

Helicopters on Mars Is Rocket Science

Airbus now tallies 165 operators and 1,000 rotorcraft worldwide in its flight data sharing ecosystem.

Airbus Expands Its Flight Data Ecosystem

Uniform noise standards could speed eVTOL market. 

Noise Critical Issue for eVTOL Acceptance

Randy Padfield

“We learned that using different sensors together works very well,” he told AIN.

Sierra Nevada Offers Solution to Degraded Visual Environments

Rob Finfrock

The company reports 25 deliveries worldwide last year, with 38 helicopters in service across the U.S.

Guimbal Adds Glass Panel, Payload for Cabri G2

Safran Helicopter Engines is expanding its health monitoring service.

Safran Expands Health Monitoring Offers

Collins Aerospace recognized the Texas Department of Public Safety for rescuing four people during a flood.

Texas DPS Earns Collins Rescue Award

MD Helicopters is expanding its vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities as it prepares to return the MD902 twin-engine helicopter to market.

MD Helicopters is Manufacturing for the Future

Nicolas Zart

For some, urban air mobility is a gradual journey, to others its a race.

Baby Steps Toward Urban Air Mobility 

The stands, delivered to Southern California Edison, feature ergonomic padding and tool and refuse collectors to assist AMTs with their maintenance duties.

S.A.F.E. Structure Displays Custom Bell 429 Mx Stands

Kerry Lynch

Heli-One selected the Universal Avionics SkyVis displays for an H215 upgrade package, while Leonardo is collaborating on forward-fit ClearVision package.

Universal Progressing on BPOL, Leonardo Programs

NBAA President Ed Bolen looks forward, and up toward a busy decade of business aviation firsts

NBAA Kicks Off First Regional Forum of the New Decade

Airbus Helicopters is increasing the alternate gross weight (AGW) available on new H135 light twins by 265 lbs. 

Airbus Bumps AGW for H135 Twins

Cinese drone-maker DJI says decision to ground its drones is "politically motivated."

DJI Blasts Interior Department's Grounding Order

IBAC's FlightPlan Stage 1 is designed to provide a pathway for operators with one aircraft and one base to gain IS-BAO recognition within 180 days.

IBAC Rolls Out IS-BAO Program for Small Operators

Although it lifted certain restrictions, the EU safety agency says risk in airspace over Iran and Iraq remains "high." 

EASA Modifies Iran and Iraq Overflight Warnings

Charles Alcock

UK start-up Vertical Aerospace has launched a fund-raising campaign to support its work on a winged eVTOL aircraft set to fly later in 2020.

Vertical Completes Winged eVTOL Design, Seeks Funding

A new partnership with TrainingPort.net will provide online training for pilots, dispatchers, ground handlers, maintenance technicians, and cabin crew.

Aviaa Supplier Network Adds Training Option for Members

Swiss EMS specialist Bucher touts new H135 HEMS AC67 flex for quick, multi-role cabin conversions.

Bucher Shows New Quick-change EMS Kit 

The Textron Aviation subsidiary has doubled "the bandwidth of its machining department" to accommodate larger helo and airplane parts.

Able Aerospace Expands Repair, Overhaul Capabilities

A new supply agreement between Spirit and Boeing anticipates fuselage deliveries reaching 52 per month in late 2022.

Spirit Signs New 737 Max Supply Deal

EASA is looking for industry comments on its proposed Special Condition rules for electric and hybrid propulsion systems.

EASA Proposes Conditions for Electric/Hybrid Propulsion

Kaleyesus Bekele

Ivory Coast reported the first suspected case of the new coronavirus in Africa on Sunday.

African Airports Quarantine Suspect Virus Cases 

Enstrom Helicopters received orders for three 480B helos from Botswana for Q2 delivery.

Enstrom, Botswana Ink 480B Order

Centaurium Aviation sees “great potential” for Bell line in Switzerland.

Bell Rounds Out Heli-Expo with  Orders, New Distributor

The Canadian-registered aircraft suffered loss of the captain's navigational information and autopilot and pressurization controls.

Avionics Failures Trigger Legacy 450 Expedited Landing

The Global 7500 donation to Centennial College comes as the school renames its program to The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation.

Bombardier Donates Global 7500 FTV To Local College

Waning demand for legacy Citation jets and price inflation contributed to a 21 percent profit drop at Textron Aviation in the fourth quarter.

Textron Sees Mixed Deliveries, Lower Profit in Q4

Jon Lake

For the second time Germany has canceled plans to use a Global Hawk derivative to answer its Sigint requirements, and is now looking at the Global 6000.

Germany Opts for Manned Pegasus Platform

Neelam Mathews

The Indian LCC must replace all nonconforming engines on its remaining A320neos by May 31

IndiGo Lays Out Plan for Pratt Engine Replacement

Controp has produced a range of electro-optic turrets of varying sizes as part of the STAMP family, and is introducing a new payload for small UAVs. 

Singapore Airshow: Controp To Unveil New EO Sights

STC-holders StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems report significant interest from Canadian operators following receipt of Transport Canada certification

Zimmer Air Services First Canadian Customer for Crash-Resistant AS350 Fuel Tanks

Erickson said the S-64F+ will be the next generation of heavy-lift helicopters.

Erickson Looks To the Air Crane's Future

Matt Thurber

Flight testing of the Bell 525 is expected to be completed when the four test helicopters reach 2,000 hours in the next few months.

Bell 525 Flight Test Program In Final Stages

Airbus Helicopters touted 100M fleet hours, product improvements, and new orders at Heli-Expo 2020. 

Celebrating 100M Flight Hours, Airbus Raking in Orders

Leonardo has purchased Swiss OEM Kopter, which expects to certify its long-single SH09 by the end of this year.

Leonardo Bolsters Lineup with Kopter Buy

FAA Administrator Dickson cites safety, drones, and eVTOL as key focus areas for the agency’s helicopter initiatives. 

FAA Administrator Dickson Stresses Safety at Heli-Expo

The FastFin system augments tail rotor authority to provide greater control and increased useful load.

Heli-Austria Ups BLR Aerospace FastFin Orders for H125s

Universal's concept avionics suite aims to provide greater head-up operation in critical flight phases and low visibility conditions.

Universal Avionics Adds i-FMS to ‘Fly by Sight’ Flight Deck

Air medical operations provider Metro Aviation delivers first U.S.-made EC145e to Duke Life Flight.

Metro Delivers First U.S.-made EC145e

Singapore-based Rotortrade  sees used helicopter sales eclipsing new deliveries.

Heli Broker Sees Preowned Sales Rising

New modifications for the H225 helicopter include an updated medical wall, a stretcher installation, a loud hailer and an enhanced vision system. 

Heli-One Offers New H225 Mods for HEMS Operations

Lufthansa Aviation Training and DRF Luftrettung have teamed to demonstrate their combined pilot training expertise at Heli-Expo 2020.

Lufthansa Training, DRF Luftrettung Join Forces on Pilot Training

British Airways became the first European airline to halt services to mainland China, with immediate effect. 

European Airlines Suspending Flights to China on Virus Scare

Fourth-quarter sales soared 54 percent year-over-year at Gulfstream Aerospace, resulting in the second-best quarter ever.

Sales, Deliveries, Revenues Soar at Gulfstream

External pressure is unavoidable-for a host of reasons—and pilots must learn to deal with it.

AINsight: Don't Underestimate External Pressure

Erickson and Sikorsky team to bring Matrix autonomous technology to Erickson’s firefighting S64 fleet.

Erickson Bringing Sikorsky’s Matrix Tech to Firefighting Fleet

A single-touchscreen avionics system, the Thales FlytX suite, will be installed in the Russian VRT500 single-engine helicopter. 

VR-Tech Picks Thales FlytX Avionics Suite

Flightdocs charges an annual subscription per aircraft in different tiers, from Robinson helicopters to a Boeing 777.

Flightdocs Brings Maintenance Tracking to a Higher Level

The new NVG-compatible device offers remote radio asset keying and an optional internal Li-Ion battery.

Axnes Announces New PNG Mobile Intercom Base Station

Kopter announced its first order from the Philippines and additional purchase options from Rainier Heli International.

Kopter Adds SH09 Orders at Heli-Expo

Broker Rotortrade closied 30 sales in 2019, and two EC225 orders from Air Greenland in 2020.

Broker Rotortrade Reports 30 Sales in 2019

Vertical Flight Society's executive director sees big potential for urban air mobility—eventually. 

Hirschberg: eVTOL Is Urban Moonshot

Tennessee-based PS Engineering now has a dual head control for its MultiTalker series of audio contol units.

PS Engineering Unveils New Audio Control Panel

Helo Lessor LCI signed partnerships with Invesco, Santander backing and announced the addition of a Leonardo AW169 to its fleet.

Helo Lessor LCI Adds Investors, AW139

Donaldson expects to receive EASA approval on its inlet barrier filter for the AW169 by early 2021.

Donaldson Progresses on AW169 Inlet Filter

The deal combines the two private aviation membership companies that will total nearly 200 aircraft and more than 8,000 members and customers.

Wheels Up Closes on Delta Private Jets Combination

Boeing CEO David Calhoun calls for a methodical approach to returning the company to financial health. 

Amid Big Losses, Boeing To ‘Reassess’ NMA, Cut 787 Rate

TrueChoice Flight Hour for commercial T700 helicopter engine is a comprehensive service for maintaining commercial operations.

GE Aviation Expands TrueChoice Service to T700 Engines

The charter operator is moving to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and plans to eventually settle into a new, 40,000-sq-ft building there.

XOJet Aviation Relocating Most Of Its HQ to Florida

Lynx NGT-9000R+ displays traffic and position information on the Helionix flight deck suite saving weight and space.

Airbus Opts for Lynx TCAS, ADS-B on H135/H145

Heli-One is working with Leonardo Helicopters to establish intermediate and tail gearbox (IGB, TGB) service and repair capability.

Heli-One Adding New AW139 Services at Canadian Facility

AIN Staff

Logistics firm AGS opening Brazil helicopter “ecosystem”

AGS Opening Brazil Helicopter 'Ecosystem'

U.S. transportation safety authorities call for closer attention to wire chafing in the E-Jets’ control column.

E-Jet Pitch Control Problem Prompts NTSB Recommendations

Vladimir Karnozov

Following the crash of the first production Su-57 in December, Russian politicians have been quick to support the program to keep export hopes on track.

Kremlin Confirms Su-57 Commitment as Foreign Orders Loom 

Monaco-based aircraft brokerage Blueberry Aviation has notched its 400th rotorcraft transaction since its founding in 2003.

Blueberry Reaches Juicy Milestone

James Viola takes over as head of Helicopter Association International, following the retirement of long time president and CEO Matt Zuccaro. 

Viola Takes the Stick as HAI's Conductor

Insight will be a full solution and enhance the aircraft’s capability for IFR, VFR and all types of operations. Insight is near certification.

MD Helicopters Reroutes Back To Universal Avionics InSight

Helicopter in fatal flight that killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others descended at nearly 5,000 fpm prior to crash.

Bryant's Helicopter In Rapid Descent Before Fatal Crash

Jet Ranger X avionics and HUMS option, 407GXi single-pilot IFR approval, and upgraded 412/429 flight deck among Bell’s announcements at Heli-Expo 

Bell Brings 2020 Vision to Heli Show

Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.

Cobham Unveils Titan Digital Connectivity Line

The National EMS Pilots Association has forged a deal with JSfirm.com to share aviation job posting information.

JSfirm and NEMSPA Ink Job-posting Deal

The new Firehawks on display this week at Heli-Expo will soon be available to siphon and drop water, perform hoist rescues, and provide medical transport.

Three New Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks Grace Heli-Expo

Non-profit National EMS Pilot’s Association unveils new “user-friendly” website at Heli-Expo.

EMS Pilot’s Organization Debuts New Website

Bellevue, Washington-based Luma Technologies is showcasing it new LED upgrade suite for the UH-60 and S-70 platforms at Heli-Expo 2020.

Luma Touts New LED Master Caution Panel

Canada’s Alpine Aerotech reports receiving FAA and EASA STCs for digita Bell 212 VFR flight instruments and will “price the kit aggressively.”

Alpine Aerotech Intros Digital VFR Solution for Bell 212

Cadorath has completed first deliveries of repaired and overhauled Rolls-Royce M250 engine series IV outer combustion cases.

Cadorath Touts Rolls-Royce M250 Overhaul Capabilities

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