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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

Leonardo Lands Substantial New Orders

The company announces 50 orders at Heli-Expo
Leonardo and THC announcement
Aircraft

Awaiting G700 Cert, Gulfstream Working Through G280 Disruptions

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

Assembly of Lilium Jet Propulsion Systems Begins after Nasdaq Issues Share Price Warning

Lilium is working toward a goal of flying certification-conforming examples of its six-passenger eVTOL aircraft by the end of 2024.
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Avionics

Shadin Avionics Intros Newest Digita/Analog Radar Altimeter Converter

The company says its latest DARALT converter is a 'future-proof" solution
Shadin Avionics New DARALT digital to analog radar altimeter converter
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

Airbus Helicopters Positioning for the Offshore Boom

Airbus Helicopters ramps up H175, H160 production
Airbus Offshore
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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Maintenance and Modifications

Cadorath Winnipeg Receives Rolls-Royce Approval

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

David Smith Named Robinson Helicopter CEO

Kurt Robinson remains on board and will serve as an advisor
David Smith left, Kurt Robinson, right
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
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Banyan Air Service Will Supply Starlink Connectivity

Several supplemental type certificates for business aircraft are nearing completion
Banyan Air Service staff
Rotorcraft

Reiser's Airbus H145D3 Full-flight Simulator Gets Nod

The simulator received certification from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority
Airbus H145D3
Avionics

Genesys Testing Daedalean Situational Intelligence

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

Airbus Expands Support for HUMS Customers

GPMS HUMS adds benefits beyond health and usage monitoring
GPMS HUMS
Regulations and Government

FAA Clarifies Part 135 FDR Seating Configuration Regs

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

Bell Adding TRU 505 VR Simulator to Training Academy

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

AviationManuals Sees Uptick in SMS Business

Increase comes as attention to safety intensifies and SMS rule looms
AviationManuals SMS
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

LCI: Offshore Squeeze Will Continue

Shortage of lift for offshore energy will continue in the short-term
LCI
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.
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Rotorcraft

Vita Aerospace Unveiling Rapid Extraction Device

The new device enables safer hoisting of unconscious victims
Vita Pelican Rapid Extraction Device
FutureFlight

Nidec Is Developing Electric Motors for Air One Personal eVTOL Aircraft

The Japanese company and Israeli start-up Air say they will jointly develop a propulsion system that could be used for midsized vehicles.
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Avionics

Becker Avionics Adds 3D Audio to Digital Intercom

The new features extend the capabilities of the AMU 6500 intercom system
Becker Avionics AMU 6500 digital intercom
Training and Workforce

Heli-Expo Sponsoring Career Fair

Workshops and job fair offered
Military to Civilian job Fair
Avionics

Black Hawk Lima To Fly with Genesys Avionics

Modernized Black Hawk UH-60Ls increase mission effectiveness
Genesys Avionics in Black Hawk Lima
Rotorcraft

ASI, Enstrom Resurrect Owner’s Insurance Program

The program will offer special insurance packages for Enstrom owners
Enstrom helicopters on ramp
Rotorcraft

Argus: Prism SMS Success and the 2024 Helicopter Market

Global helicopter activity was up almost 20 percent in 2023
Airbus Heli
Safety

Aircare Offers Trade-ins For Medical Diagnostic Units

The company will offer its own equipment at a discount
Aircare RVS unit