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Safety

German HEMS Provider To Adopt Stretcher Loading System

Move will make DRF Luftrettung the first in Europe to use the Powered Aero Loader
HeliMods Powered Aero Loader for stretchers
Avionics

Skyryse Taking Deposits for Fly-by-wire Turbine Single

Deliveries of $1.8M Skyryse One could begin next year
Robinson R66 at Heli-Expo 2024
Training and Workforce

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

The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December
P1AR
Environment

California Fuel Proposals Draw Industry Opposition

Proposals would regulate jet fuel and ban leaded avgas
business jets on ramp in front of tower at Van Nuys Airport
Rotorcraft

StandardAero, Airbus Celebrate 40 Years of Component MRO

Extensive in-house repair capabilities help keep costs low
StandardAero Richmond BC
Engines

MagniX Eyes Medium Bells for Next Electrification Project

MagniX electric propulsion units already tested on Robinson R44
Bell 412 at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft

Schweizer Looks to Future, Continues To Rebuild

With new manufacturing certifications in place, the OEM looks to ramp up production and support
Artist rendering of the Schweizer S444
Rotorcraft

Columbia Introduces 234SP Chinook Helicopter

Model 234 Chinooks are getting some upgrades
Columbia Helicopters
Maintenance and Modifications

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

Work completed at Biggin Hill in the UK
Bombardier mechanic performs 7,500-landing check on Challenger 300
Avionics

Nova Systems Opts for Astronautics AeroSync Max

The device acts as a secure data gateway
Astronautics AeroSyncMission
Safety

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

Agency insists that Boeing meets non-negotiable safety standards
Alaska Airlines hole in 737 Max 9
Accidents

Challenger Fatal: Oil Pressure Warnings Preceded Engine Failure

With exits blocked by fire, the flight attendant led passengers through the baggage compartment door
N823KD Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604
Rotorcraft

FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority

Designation streamlines the pilot training process
Hillsboro Helicopter Academy
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skytrac, Videosoft Solve Streaming on Iridium Certus 

Low-bandwidth streaming will aid airborne surveillance
Videosoft Global and Skytrac video streaming
Maintenance and Modifications

Recoil Aerospace Awaits Firefighting System STC

The company calls its T1000-E system a game changer
Recoil Aerospace's T1000-E Wildfire Supression System
Rotorcraft

Bell, Leonardo To Team on Tiltrotor Technologies

Effort will built on multi-decade cooperation between the companies
Bell Leonardo tiltrotor co-op
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Adds Helint of Kenya as Latest Authorized Service Center

Clientele includes prominent organizations such as the Kenya Defence Force
Helint of Kenya employees
Avionics

Enstrom Certifying Genesys Autopilot in 480B

The three-axis autopilot features automatic recovery to near-level flight attitude
Genesys Aerosystems GRC 3000 with GS Button
Training and Workforce

Helo Scholarship Programs Aimed at Teenagers, Women Pilots

High school students sponsored at Heli-Expo
VAI, Jeff Pino Foundation scholarships
Rotorcraft

Utah Medevac Program Aims To Save Stricken Service Dogs

It represents the third program of its kind in the U.S.
K9 handlers with their charges by helicopter
FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Evaluating Pivotal’s Blackfly Ultralight eVTOL Aircraft

The $190,000 personal eVTOL aircraft has garnered attention from the U.S. Air Force's Afwerx innovation unit.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

PAC International Logs Busy 2023

Metro Aviation unit specializes in helicopter completions and modifications
Metro Aviation unit PAC International 2023 in review
FutureFlight

Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility

LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
Article image
Avionics

Genesys Testing Daedalean Situational Intelligence

Safety will be enhanced by real-time processing of visual data in flight
Genesys Moog Daedalean OmniX
Training and Workforce

Leonardo Celebrates Decade of Helicopter Training Academy in Malaysia

In 2023, 450 students completed their training
Leonardo's Malaysia logistics center
Rotorcraft

Bell Adding TRU 505 VR Simulator to Training Academy

The simulator will enhance practicing emergencies and various scenarios
Bell TRU 505 simulator
Regulations and Government

FAA Clarifies Part 135 FDR Seating Configuration Regs

The agency is seeing confusion surrounding FDR requirements
Global Express Interior
Rotorcraft

StartStick Marks 2,500th Delivery

Lightweight GPU available for most turbine helicopters
Starstick GPU
Rotorcraft

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

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

Airwolf STCs Lithium-ion Batteries, Releases Charger

Charger helps operators maintain lithium-ion batteries
Airwolf Charger