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Rotorcraft
HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International
VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift
FutureFlight
LCI May Bundle eVTOL Aircraft and Infrastructure in Advanced Air Mobility Leases
The leasing group has already made commitments to add 165 eVTOL aircraft to its portfolio through agreements with Beta Technologies and Elroy Air.
Avionics
Erickson Picks Astronautics Glass Cockpit for S-64
Upgrade will add modern aviations to 12 S-64 Air Cranes
Rotorcraft
ASI, Enstrom Resurrect Owner’s Insurance Program
The program will offer special insurance packages for Enstrom owners
Maintenance and Modifications
Airwolf Medium Bell TT Straps Gain DLA Source Approval
The straps already had STC approval from the FAA
Avionics
StandardAero, Thales Pick Flex for Autopilot Mode Annunciator
The Flex instrument fits into a standard 2.25-inch panel cutout
Rotorcraft
Anodyne and Texas Aerospace Strengthen Latin American Offerings
AEM's new P25 radio set will be available to Texas Aerospace Customers
Regulations and Government
UK Tax Triggers North Sea Layoffs
Contagion spreads to offshore helicopter operators
Engines
Safran Boosts Deliveries as Work on New Engines Advances
The company wants to boost output from 600 to 1,000 engines by 2025
Training and Workforce
Aviation Search Group Places 800th Helo Pilot
Company was founded in 1999 by aviation professionals
Maintenance and Modifications
Donaldson Adds AW169 Inlet Filter to Lineup
Company experienced record sales for its lineup of inlet barrier filters last year
Rotorcraft
Demos Available in Leonardo VxR Simulator
With a small footprint, Leonardo's VR simulator takes up very little space
Rotorcraft
Airbus Seeks To Boost Output and Performance
Rotorcraft accounted for the strongest earnings growth across the Airbus group
Avionics
Horizon Adds Helicopter Approvals for IFD Navigators
The AML-STC covers nine helicopter models
Rotorcraft
Brisk Growth Seen for Heavy Lifters
Demand for heavy lift helicopters will continue through the next decade
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Sees Positive Signs for Business Aviation
The finance and leasing group predicts a return to normal for the business aviation market
Charter & Fractional
Amber Raises Funds for Asian Fractional Ownership Program
NetJets is among the Chinese company's investors
Rotorcraft
Eola Buys Stake in Helo Management Provider Starspeed
The move expands Eola's services in the UK
Regulations and Government
IG Criticizes FAA's Airport Improvement Funding
FAA did not follow proper procedures when allocating $106 million in airport improvement funding
Safety
Union Balks at Bringing Super Pumas Back to North Sea
Calls it an 'insult' to the memory of 33 killed
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
IRS Stepping Up Scrutiny on Personal Bizjet Use
NBAA's Bolen calls audits attempt to paint corporations with negative brush
FBOs
Toledo, Ohio FBO Acquires On-field Rival
The move gives Grand Aire facilities on both sides of KTOL
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI Considers eVTOL, Infrastructure Lease Bundles
The leasing group has signed MOUs for 165 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft
Embraer's Phenom 300 Continues Its Reign
The light jet was the top-selling business twinjet for the past four years
Accidents
Bizav Accidents in Canada Nearly Double Year-over-year
Business aviation accounted for more than 14 percent of fixed-wing accidents in 2023
FutureFlight
Joby Completes Third of Five Stages for FAA Type Certification of Its eVTOL Aircraft
The manufacturer expects to finish the process this year and be ready to launch commercial operations with the four-passenger vehicle in 2025.
FBOs
Canada's Skyservice Buys Fontainebleau Fort Lauderdale FBO
The under-development facility will be operated as Fontainebleau Aviation KFLL
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering Reaping Benefits of AI
Company makes use of proprietary algorithms for maintenance among other activities
Rotorcraft
Robinson Helicopter Launches 'Climb Higher' Video Series
Operators featured in new Robinson videos
