2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet

Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport

Charles Alcock

The company's urban air mobility unit sees no immediate case for on-demand air taxi services

Airbus Sees eVTOL Race to Market as a Marathon

Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures

Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots

The company has increased the value of spare parts it holds to around $430 million

Airbus Says Service and Support Investment Bearing Fruit

Curt Epstein

Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform

HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024

Matt Thurber

Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations

Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator

A vertiport at the city's airport could be part of a network across the Greater Houston area

Sugar Land Set To be Launch Pad for Wisk's eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Mark Huber

AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers

AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval

Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet

After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery

Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed

Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next

The online employment website celebrates its 25th anniversary this year

JSfirm Reaches 50th Partner Plateau

Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well

Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023

Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work

Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System

The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines

Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement

The lightweight, dual-band receiver has a small footprint

Nova Picks FreeFlight ADS-B In for SAR Customers

Kerry Lynch

Gordon Gilbert

NASA awarded grants for supersonic noise trials

Students To Help in NASA Quesst toward Quiet Sonic Booms

The higher weight boosts payload and endurance

Icon A5 Gross Weight Grows by 60 Pounds

The Hawker 900XP crashed on February 7 in Utah, killing both pilots

Preliminary Report Provides Few Clues about Cause of Hawker Fatal

Dubai's decision to give exclusive access to Joby has ruffled feathers

Blog: Could Monopolies Be the Norm for eVTOL Air Taxi Services?

The 19-seat LA-44 X Prime is a derivative of the 40-seat LA-44 SkyBus aircraft

Lyte Launches Private Version of Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft

Chinook offers maintenance and pilot training 

Bell Appoints Chinook Canada 505 Dealer

Hanneke Weitering

SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139

Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers

The VAR designation enables sales to government users

Iridium Adds Outerlink as Value-added Reseller

Johannesburg-based Henley Air will implement RADS-NG over the next few weeks

South African Helo Operator First To Receive New GE Rotor Diagnostic

The expanded rotor blade repair services add new capabilities

First Aviation Adds AStar Rotor Blade Repairs

Low-bandwidth streaming will aid airborne surveillance

Skytrac, Videosoft Solve Streaming on Iridium Certus 

The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future

THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs

Bristow's new order could nearly double the size of its AW189 fleet

Bristow Signs for up to 20 Leonardo AW189s

Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators 

FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution

Gregory Polek

Work completed at Biggin Hill in the UK

Challenger 300 Undergoes First 7,500-landing Inspection in Europe

Jessica Reed

The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December

U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs designed the stand to be lightweight and ergonomic

Yellowhead Helicopters Gets Custom BK117 Mx Stand

The device acts as a secure data gateway 

Nova Systems Opts for Astronautics AeroSync Max

LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft

Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility

Designation streamlines the pilot training process

FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority

Record flight hours strain parts supply

Sikorsky Tackles S-92 Supply Chain

Model 234 Chinooks are getting some upgrades

Columbia Introduces 234SP Chinook Helicopter

The training is approved by the FAA under Part 142 regulations

Coptersafety Expands FAA Part 142 Helicopter Training

MagniX electric propulsion units already tested on Robinson R44

MagniX Eyes Medium Bells for Next Electrification Project

With new manufacturing certifications in place, the OEM looks to ramp up production and support

Schweizer Looks to Future, Continues To Rebuild

Order book for Hill HX50 and HC50 models tops 1,200

Hill Lands at Heli-Expo

Chad Trautvetter

Effort will built on multi-decade cooperation between the companies

Bell, Leonardo To Team on Tiltrotor Technologies

Proposals would regulate jet fuel and ban leaded avgas

California Fuel Proposals Draw Industry Opposition

Deliveries of $1.8M Skyryse One could begin next year

Skyryse Taking Deposits for Fly-by-wire Turbine Single

Norway-based Lufttransport will lease two of the medium twins starting in 2025

Milestone Adds Another AW139 Lessee to Roster

Move will make DRF Luftrettung the first in Europe to use the Powered Aero Loader

German HEMS Provider To Adopt Stretcher Loading System

Orders bolster the manufacturer's mission-focused fleet

Bell Logs Order for Four Parapublic 429s

The company calls its T1000-E system a game changer

Recoil Aerospace Awaits Firefighting System STC

Extensive in-house repair capabilities help keep costs low

StandardAero, Airbus Celebrate 40 Years of Component MRO

Agency insists that Boeing meets non-negotiable safety standards

FAA Calls for ‘Action Plan’ to Address Boeing’s Deficient Quality Control 

The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters

Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms

With exits blocked by fire, the flight attendant led passengers through the baggage compartment door

Challenger Fatal: Oil Pressure Warnings Preceded Engine Failure

Several supplemental type certificates for business aircraft are nearing completion 

Banyan Air Service Will Supply Starlink Connectivity

Helicopter Pilot Details Tailboom Separation Crash in NTSB Safety Symposium

Helo Pilot Relives Dark Day, on Road to Recovery

The approval adds more capabilities to the company's engine services

Cadorath Winnipeg Receives Rolls-Royce Approval

Enhanced mission management is available with the EuroNav 7 integration

Hensoldt Makes the Cellphone Detection Connection

Metro Aviation unit specializes in helicopter completions and modifications

PAC International Logs Busy 2023

The project involved complete refurbishment of the helicopter

Lasen Takes Delivery of Leak-detecting Bell 206

Charger helps operators maintain lithium-ion batteries

Airwolf STCs Lithium-ion Batteries, Releases Charger

The new night-vision goggle is available for orders

ASU Unveils Lightweight E3 Night-vision Goggle

It represents the third program of its kind in the U.S.

Utah Medevac Program Aims To Save Stricken Service Dogs

GPMS HUMS adds benefits beyond health and usage monitoring

Airbus Expands Support for HUMS Customers

The company says its latest DARALT converter is a 'future-proof" solution

Shadin Avionics Intros Newest Digita/Analog Radar Altimeter Converter

Safety will be enhanced by real-time processing of visual data in flight

Genesys Testing Daedalean Situational Intelligence

The three-axis autopilot features automatic recovery to near-level flight attitude

Enstrom Certifying Genesys Autopilot in 480B

The simulator received certification from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority

Reiser's Airbus H145D3 Full-flight Simulator Gets Nod

Helicopter services company has grown to a fleet of more than 200

PHI Celebrates Its 75th Year

System will work with leading tracking services

Leonardo Offering Wireless HUMS on AW09 Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters ramps up H175, H160 production

Airbus Helicopters Positioning for the Offshore Boom

Kurt Robinson remains on board and will serve as an advisor

David Smith Named Robinson Helicopter CEO 

Sarah Rose

In 2023, 450 students completed their training

Leonardo Celebrates Decade of Helicopter Training Academy in Malaysia

VAI awards recognize those who achieve incredible feats while supporting the community and helicopter industry

VAI Honors Salute to Excellence Award Winners at Heli-Expo 2024

AeroSync Mission supports post-flight data export and storage 

Astronautics' Mini-WACS Approved for Airbus Singles

Brings streaming-level connectivity to the light jet for the first time 

Banyan Air Service To Complete SmartSky Installation on the HondaJet

Saudi, German operators commit to Airbus singles and twins

Airbus Signs Deals for more than 130 Helicopters

The Part 145 repair station will be established at MRO Village in Jeddah

United Rotorcraft To Partner in Establishing Saudi Helo MRO

General Dynamics chair calls G700 delays a surprise of 2023

Awaiting G700 Cert, Gulfstream Working Through G280 Disruptions

The company announces 50 orders at Heli-Expo

Leonardo Lands Substantial New Orders 

Products will help pilots by monitoring traffic and other hazards

Daedalean Building Blocks Toward AI-powered Autonomy

High school students sponsored at Heli-Expo

Helo Scholarship Programs Aimed at Teenagers, Women Pilots

Sikorsky plans to fly the HEX aircraft in 2026

Sikorsky HEX Takes Shape

The simulator will enhance practicing emergencies and various scenarios

Bell Adding TRU 505 VR Simulator to Training Academy

Company plans to store aircraft parts inventory and avionics in new location

C&L Aerospace Opens Wichita Aircraft Parts Warehouse

After a long decline in offshore transport demand, all its Sikorsky S-92s are back in service

Milestone Sees Heavy Helo Rebound

Clientele includes prominent organizations such as the Kenya Defence Force

MD Helicopters Adds Helint of Kenya as Latest Authorized Service Center

Agreement also Increases product exchange inventory

Hartzell Propeller Service Center Doubles Warranty Length

VAI's Viola is concerned that vertiport standards aren't flexible enough

VAI Tackling Infrastructure, Operating Standards with Broadened Base

EASA approves installation of GFC 600H autopilot

Bell 505 Gains Autopilot, Aux Fuel Approvals

The agency is seeing confusion surrounding FDR requirements

FAA Clarifies Part 135 FDR Seating Configuration Regs

Autopilot, air conditioning, and lithium-ion battery to be offered

Enstrom Offer More Options for Helicopters

The UAS is targeting logistics, firefighting, agriculture, and defense applications

Content Archive: February 2024

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