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Accidents
Preliminary Report Provides Few Clues about Cause of Hawker Fatal
The Hawker 900XP crashed on February 7 in Utah, killing both pilots
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
Rotorcraft
Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots
Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures
Rotorcraft
First Aviation Adds AStar Rotor Blade Repairs
The expanded rotor blade repair services add new capabilities
Maintenance and Modifications
Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System
Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work
Avionics
Nova Picks FreeFlight ADS-B In for SAR Customers
The lightweight, dual-band receiver has a small footprint
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
Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator
Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations
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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers
SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139
Training and Workforce
JSfirm Reaches 50th Partner Plateau
The online employment website celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
Rotorcraft
Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023
Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval
AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers
FutureFlight
Lyte Aviation Expands LA-44 Hydrogen-Electric VTOL Aircraft Family to Offer Business Aviation Model
Like the 44-seat SkyBus and freight-carrying SkyTruck versions of the aircraft, the LA-44 X Prime will be priced at around $44 million and enter service around the end of the decade.
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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Iridium Adds Outerlink as Value-added Reseller
The VAR designation enables sales to government users
Rotorcraft
After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery
Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet
Rotorcraft
Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next
Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed
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
Aircraft
Students To Help in NASA Quesst toward Quiet Sonic Booms
NASA awarded grants for supersonic noise trials
Maintenance and Modifications
South African Helo Operator First To Receive New GE Rotor Diagnostic
Johannesburg-based Henley Air will implement RADS-NG over the next few weeks
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
Rotorcraft
FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority
Designation streamlines the pilot training process
Rotorcraft
FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution
Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators
Rotorcraft
Milestone Adds Another AW139 Lessee to Roster
Norway-based Lufttransport will lease two of the medium twins starting in 2025
Safety
German HEMS Provider To Adopt Stretcher Loading System
Move will make DRF Luftrettung the first in Europe to use the Powered Aero Loader
Training and Workforce
Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms
The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters
Environment
California Fuel Proposals Draw Industry Opposition
Proposals would regulate jet fuel and ban leaded avgas
Rotorcraft
Schweizer Looks to Future, Continues To Rebuild
With new manufacturing certifications in place, the OEM looks to ramp up production and support
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skytrac, Videosoft Solve Streaming on Iridium Certus
Low-bandwidth streaming will aid airborne surveillance
