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Safety
A High-level Call to Action on Aviation Safety
Top safety officials probed the issues that are causing an 'erosion of safety margins'
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Haite Growth Preps for China Upturn
ExecuJet Haite expanding MRO at Daxing International
Accidents
NTSB Revises Probable Cause for Citation Accident
The revision is a rare case of a successful petition for reconsideration
FutureFlight
Ampaire Acquires Electric ‘Aerotow’ Developer Magpie Aviation
Hybrid-electric powertrain pioneer Ampaire is expanding its portfolio of sustainable flight solutions with the acquisition of Magpie, a start-up developing an autonomous tow for electric aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Bell Lands First Purchase Agreement for Super-medium 525 Helicopter
Equinor ordered 10 for North Sea operations
Aircraft
Leonardo Helicopter Deliveries Jump 24 Percent in 2023
Leonardo handed over 185 helicopters in 2023
Rotorcraft
35th and Final Heli-Expo Sets Record Attendance Mark
The show will be rebranded starting next year
Safety
FAA Introduces More Airport Arrival Alert Notices
Arrival Alerts Notices are designed to help avoid pilots from landing on the wrong runway.
FutureFlight
Volocopter Gets Clearance to Start Early Serial Production of VoloCity eVTOL Aircraft
Germany's LBA civil aviation authority has extended the company's production organization approval.
Engines
Million Air Burbank Adds UL94 to Menu
With legislators angling for a ban on leaded aviation fuel, FBOs are starting to take notice
Aircraft
Airbus Sees eVTOL Race to Market as a Marathon
The company's urban air mobility unit sees no immediate case for on-demand air taxi services
Training and Workforce
JSfirm Reaches 50th Partner Plateau
The online employment website celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
Rotorcraft
HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024
Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform
Training and Workforce
Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator
Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations
Aircraft
Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport
Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet.
Training and Workforce
Bell Appoints Chinook Canada 505 Dealer
Chinook offers maintenance and pilot training
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval
AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers
Rotorcraft
Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots
Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures
Maintenance and Modifications
Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System
Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Iridium Adds Outerlink as Value-added Reseller
The VAR designation enables sales to government users
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Says Service and Support Investment Bearing Fruit
The company has increased the value of spare parts it holds to around $430 million
Charter & Fractional
Blog: Could Monopolies Be the Norm for eVTOL Air Taxi Services?
Dubai's decision to give exclusive access to Joby has ruffled feathers
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers
SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139
Rotorcraft
Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement
The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines
Rotorcraft
Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023
Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well
Rotorcraft
After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery
Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet
Rotorcraft
First Aviation Adds AStar Rotor Blade Repairs
The expanded rotor blade repair services add new capabilities
Aircraft
Students To Help in NASA Quesst toward Quiet Sonic Booms
NASA awarded grants for supersonic noise trials
Airports
Sugar Land Set To be Launch Pad for Wisk's eVTOL Air Taxi Services
A vertiport at the city's airport could be part of a network across the Greater Houston area
