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Avionics

PHI MRO To Retrofit and Support Avidyne Helix

With the Helix upgrade, legacy helicopter operators will be able to bring avionics up to modern standards and capabilities.
Avidyne and IS&S Helix avionics
Security

MedAire Opens Up Historical Airport Risk Data to Portal Users

The travel risk management company MedAire is now offering almost a decade of past data from its airport assessments.
MedAire app displayed on iPad
Aircraft

Dassault Soars as Falcon, Rafale Order Book Swells

Dassault posted a €830 million profit in 2022 while its order book swelled to 87 Falcon business jets and 164 Rafale fighter jets.
Dassault Falcon 6X in flight over clouds
Aircraft

Wheels Up Revenues Surge, but Losses Widen

Wheels Up reported record revenues in the fourth quarter and the operator expects to reach profitability in 2024.
Wheels Up business jet in flight at sunset

Essential Turbines, Masco Join Rolls-Royce First Network

Rolls-Royce expanded its First Network in North America with the additions of Essential Turbines and Masco Services.
David Brulotte, Rolls-Royce First Network manager; Michael E. Guntner, president, Essential Turbines.; Michael F. Guntner, executive v-p, Essential Turbines and Scott Cunningham, Rolls-Royce program director for helicopters at signing table
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First ACH160 Exclusive

Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first ACH160 Exclusive twin featuring a bespoke VIP interior.
ACH160

Lutz To Head NBAA's Events as Strong Set To Retire

NBAA has named CES operations executive Laurie Lutz to succeed Chris Strong as senior v-p of events.
Chris Strong, NBAA
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Helicopter Scores Big at Heli-Expo

Rejuvenated helicopter manufacturer Enstrom logged 12 sales at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta.
Enstrom booth at HAI Heli-Expo 2023
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Sells 12 More AW139s to Middle Eastern Customers

The Helicopter Company and Abu Dhabi Aviation boost Leonardo AW139 fleets.
Leonardo booth at Heli-Expo 2023
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Phenix Taps Rolls-Royce, SEI for Ultra 2XL Drones

Phenix Solutions' Ultra 2XL heavy-lift cargo drone will have a Rolls-Royce RR300 engine and firefighting capabilities.
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Engines

IAE Sees V2500 Engine Business Continuing for Decades

The IAE AG partnership, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, expects its V2500 engine family to remain in service beyond 2045.
V2500 engine
Avionics

EC145s and Chinook Helicopters To Get Foresight MX HUMS

GPMS International is working with Metro Aviation and Columbia Helicopters to certify its predictive health and usage monitoring systems for more aircraft.
GPMS International installs its Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system on multiple helicopters.
FutureFlight

Advanced Air Mobility Aspirations Were High On The Agenda At Heli-Expo Show

Industry leaders shared insights into what the new air transportation services will look like and the issues they are facing to launch operations with new electric aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation Backs Airbus Study On Emergency Medical Role For eVTOL Aircraft

Norway's geography poses particular challenges to the task of getting urgent care to patients in life-threatening situations.
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FutureFlight

No Shortcuts in Evia Aero's Path To Being Europe's First Green Regional Airline

The Bremen, Germany-based start-up believes that operating in a truly sustainable way means driving emissions out of every aspect of its operation from day one.
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FutureFlight

NTSB Calls for Safety Cameras, Data Recorders in eVTOL Aircraft

NTSB's director of aviation safety stressed that eVTOL aircraft should have cameras and data recorders, even if regulators do not require them.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Enstrom Introduces RPM Governor for Piston Helicopters

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is developing a new RPM governor for its piston helicopters.
An Enstrom 280FX is pictured in flight at HAI's Heli-Expo 2023
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Enrolls More HCare Customers

Airbus Helicopters enrolls more H125 operators in its HCare maintenance support program.
Airbus HCare
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Completes New Terminal at KFXE

Atlantic Aviation has upgraded its FBO at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport with a new terminal, the first of several planned improvements at the complex.
New CSR desk at Atlantic Aviation KFXE
Rotorcraft

PHI, Leonardo Ink Maintenance Deal

Leonardo will support PHI's fleet of AW139s
Phi Lenoardo deal at Heli-Expo 2023
Rotorcraft

Donaldson Reports Strong IBF Sales

Donaldson reports a booming inlet barrier filter business, partly due to a recent increase in aircraft sales.
Donaldson IBF
Aircraft

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Aim to Transform Vertical Flight

Plans for a Norwegian emergency medical service to deploy the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL are set to be among the early use cases for all-electric aircraft.
Norwegian City Airbus
Maintenance and Modifications

Eagle Copters Delivers Another Bell 212 Conversion

Eagle Copters has delivered its 16th Single conversion Bell 212 conversion to Savage Aviation.
Eagle Single Bell 212
Rotorcraft

HAI Publishes AAM Roadmap

The Helicopter Association International provides a roadmap for making advanced air mobility a reality.
advanced air mobility

Rotor Sector Can Diversify To Build Workforce

Women panelists at Heli-Expo pointed out that the rotorcraft sector is behind other industry segments in recognizing the talent shortage.
“Embracing Equity” panel Heli-Expo 2023
Regulations and Government

TSA Issues Cybersecurity Requirements for Aviation Industry

TSA-regulated aviation industry stakeholders will need to tighten their cybersecurity due to a new emergency amendment from the agency.
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Rotorcraft

Metro Celebrates One Million Flight Hours

Metro marks millionth flight hour since 1982.
Metro Aviation celebrating one millionth flight hour
Cabin Interior and Electronics

THC Selects Skytrac Satcom for Helo Fleet

The Helicopter Company's large fleet of Airbus and Leonardo helicopters will be equipped with Skytrac's satellite communications system.
The Helicopter Company orders Skytrac satellite communications equipment
Aircraft

Rotortrade Closes Helicopter Deals in Nigeria, Guatemala

Leonardo distributor Rotortrade has sold aircraft to operators in West Africa and Central America this week.
Helicópteros de Guatemala and Rotortrade
Rotorcraft

Milestone Leases Four Leonardo Helos to HeliService

Milestone Aviation Group has agreed to lease four Leonardo helicopters to the German offshore helicopter operator HeliService International.
Helicopter above wind farm