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Rotorcraft
Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023
Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well
Aircraft
Students To Help in NASA Quesst toward Quiet Sonic Booms
NASA awarded grants for supersonic noise trials
FutureFlight
Leasing Group LCI Teams With Airbus to Pursue Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities
The agreement was signed at the Heli-Expo show, where Bristow Group and The Helicopter and Jet Company launched a similar collaboration focused on Saudi Arabia.
Aircraft
Lyte Launches Private Version of Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft
The 19-seat LA-44 X Prime is a derivative of the 40-seat LA-44 SkyBus aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval
AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers
Rotorcraft
Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement
The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines
Training and Workforce
Bell Appoints Chinook Canada 505 Dealer
Chinook offers maintenance and pilot training
Maintenance and Modifications
Recoil Aerospace Awaits Firefighting System STC
The company calls its T1000-E system a game changer
Rotorcraft
Milestone Adds Another AW139 Lessee to Roster
Norway-based Lufttransport will lease two of the medium twins starting in 2025
FutureFlight
Universal Hydrogen Runs First Ground Test with Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Module
The proprietary module allows fuel to be directly loaded onto aircraft without needing hydrogen fuel infrastructure at airports.
Rotorcraft
StandardAero, Airbus Celebrate 40 Years of Component MRO
Extensive in-house repair capabilities help keep costs low
Maintenance and Modifications
Sikorsky Tackles S-92 Supply Chain
Record flight hours strain parts supply
Rotorcraft
Bristow Signs for up to 20 Leonardo AW189s
Bristow's new order could nearly double the size of its AW189 fleet
Safety
German HEMS Provider To Adopt Stretcher Loading System
Move will make DRF Luftrettung the first in Europe to use the Powered Aero Loader
Rotorcraft
Schweizer Looks to Future, Continues To Rebuild
With new manufacturing certifications in place, the OEM looks to ramp up production and support
Maintenance and Modifications
Yellowhead Helicopters Gets Custom BK117 Mx Stand
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs designed the stand to be lightweight and ergonomic
Training and Workforce
U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract
The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December
Rotorcraft
THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs
The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future
Rotorcraft
Bell, Leonardo To Team on Tiltrotor Technologies
Effort will built on multi-decade cooperation between the companies
FutureFlight
Archer Presses Ahead with Midnight eVTOL Flight Testing and Production Plans
With automotive group Stellantis, the company is building a series production line for the aircraft in Georgia.
Rotorcraft
FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority
Designation streamlines the pilot training process
Training and Workforce
Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms
The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skytrac, Videosoft Solve Streaming on Iridium Certus
Low-bandwidth streaming will aid airborne surveillance
Avionics
Skyryse Taking Deposits for Fly-by-wire Turbine Single
Deliveries of $1.8M Skyryse One could begin next year
Rotorcraft
Coptersafety Expands FAA Part 142 Helicopter Training
The training is approved by the FAA under Part 142 regulations
Rotorcraft
FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution
Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators
Accidents
Challenger Fatal: Oil Pressure Warnings Preceded Engine Failure
With exits blocked by fire, the flight attendant led passengers through the baggage compartment door
