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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

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
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

FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution

Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators
Viewpoint booth at Heli-Expo 2024
Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky Tackles S-92 Supply Chain

Record flight hours strain parts supply
Sikorsky S-92
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

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
Rotorcraft

StartStick Marks 2,500th Delivery

Lightweight GPU available for most turbine helicopters
Starstick GPU
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.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Clarifies Part 135 FDR Seating Configuration Regs

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

Hensoldt Makes the Cellphone Detection Connection

Enhanced mission management is available with the EuroNav 7 integration
Hensoldt integration to geolocate cellphones
Training and Workforce

Leonardo Celebrates Decade of Helicopter Training Academy in Malaysia

In 2023, 450 students completed their training
Leonardo's Malaysia logistics center
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell 505 Gains Autopilot, Aux Fuel Approvals

EASA approves installation of GFC 600H autopilot
Bell 505 at Heli-Expo 2024
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Propeller Service Center Doubles Warranty Length

Agreement also Increases product exchange inventory
A Hartzell mechanic inspects prop assembly
Training and Workforce

Helo Scholarship Programs Aimed at Teenagers, Women Pilots

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

Phenix Heavy Lift UAS Makes Heli-Expo Debut

The UAS is targeting logistics, firefighting, agriculture, and defense applications
Phenix Solutions’ Ultra 2XL heavy lift uncrewed aerial system (UAS)
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aerospace Opens Wichita Aircraft Parts Warehouse

Company plans to store aircraft parts inventory and avionics in new location
C&L Aerospace warehouse
Safety

AviationManuals Sees Uptick in SMS Business

Increase comes as attention to safety intensifies and SMS rule looms
AviationManuals SMS
Rotorcraft

Milestone Sees Heavy Helo Rebound

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

PHI Celebrates Its 75th Year

Helicopter services company has grown to a fleet of more than 200
PHI booth at Heli-Expo 2024
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
Aircraft

Awaiting G700 Cert, Gulfstream Working Through G280 Disruptions

General Dynamics chair calls G700 delays a surprise of 2023
Gulfstream G700 (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Maintenance and Modifications

Cadorath Winnipeg Receives Rolls-Royce Approval

The approval adds more capabilities to the company's engine services
Rolls-Royce M250
Maintenance and Modifications

Enstrom Offer More Options for Helicopters

Autopilot, air conditioning, and lithium-ion battery to be offered
Enstrom on the floor at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft

Lasen Takes Delivery of Leak-detecting Bell 206

The project involved complete refurbishment of the helicopter
Lasen takes delivery of Bell 206 from Meridian Helicopters
Avionics

Banyan Air Service To Complete SmartSky Installation on the HondaJet

Brings streaming-level connectivity to the light jet for the first time
Banyan Air Service maintenance facility
FutureFlight

Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility

LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Positioning for the Offshore Boom

Airbus Helicopters ramps up H175, H160 production
Airbus Offshore
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
Rotorcraft

VAI Tackling Infrastructure, Operating Standards with Broadened Base

VAI's Viola is concerned that vertiport standards aren't flexible enough
Helicopter landing at Heli-Expo 2024