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Maintenance and Modifications

Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers

Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.
Sikorsky S-92A

Argus: Bizav Flight Activity Hits February Lull

While hitting its usual seasonal lull, business aviation activity in February also paled in comparison with last year's monthly record high.
Gulfstream G650 on takeoff roll
Rotorcraft

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.
Flight data recorder
Rotorcraft

Bell Sells Seven More 407 GXis To European Customers

Operators in Ireland, the UK, and Poland have placed orders for the latest version of the Bell 407 family of single-engine helicopters.
Bell 407 GXi
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Shelves S-92B

Sikorsky maintains commitment to civil market while shelving, delaying upgrade programs.
Sikorsky S92A
Charter & Fractional

Southern Sky Aviation Adds To Charter Fleet

Alabama-based Southern Sky Aviation has added a Beechcraft Premier 1 to its charter fleet.
Beechcraft Premier I
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

HAI Program Simplifies Pilot Training and Check Tasks

Helicopter Institute will oversee all pilot training and evaluations, including scheduling, tracking, and verifying proficiency and competency.
Helicopter pilot
Avionics

PS Engineering Enables On-wing Audio Configuration

The new HUB50 from PS Engineering brings many new features to audio management and system configuration.
PS Engineering HUB50 audio management system
Aircraft

Airbus Invests in Strong North American Rotorcraft Market

Airbus Helicopters grew its share of the North American market to 61 percent in 2022, with growing demand for its twin-engine models.
Photo: Mariano Rosales
Charter & Fractional

Iris Jets Launches Custom Fractional Services

Miami-based Iris Jets is launching custom fractional leasing services, beginning with the Miami Jet Club that will offer one-eighth shares in a Hawker 750.
business jet on airport ramp with door open
Accidents

IATA Data Point to Turboprops as the Weak Link in 2022 Safety Performance

Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.
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Aircraft

Latest-Generation Rafale Fighter Enters French Air Force Service

The F4 standard Rafale represents a major improvement in terms of communications, sensors and weapons capability.
Dassault Rafale F4 fighter
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Air Force Is First U.S. Customer for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian

General Atomics' MQ-9B drones will help the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command develop a beyond-the-horizon power projection capability.
MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone

Human Rights Groups Call To Suspend Aviation Fuel to Myanmar

Amnesty International, Global Witness, and Burma Campaign UK reiterate calls to suspend aviation fuel supply to Myanmar amidst unlawful air strikes.
Puma Energy fuel truck refilling tanks at fuel station in Brisbane
Aircraft

Indian Lessor Forms JV for Locally-built Aircraft

Aircraft leasing company Vman Aviation Services has formed a joint venture with Hindustan Aeronautics for leasing locally-built aircraft.
Hindustan Aeronautics Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) in flight
Regulations and Government

HAI Explores Rebranding To Reflect Evolving Priorities

The Helicopter Association International could soon be renamed to underline its commitment to new forms of vertical aviation.
James Viola, HAI president and CEO.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aero Asset: Twin Helicopter Market Remains Tight

Transactions and supply are down for used twin-engine helicopters, according to consultancy Aero Asset.
AeroAsset 3 helicopter agreements at HAI Heli-Expo 2023
Aircraft

FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos

Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.
Schweizer FAA production certificate
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Delivers EC145e To UC Health

Metro Aviation has delivered an air ambulance-configured Airbus EC145e to UC Health in Cincinnati
Airbus H145e
Aircraft

MD Helicopters Ramps Up Production

MD Helicopters says it is ramping up production capabilities and hiring 120 new employees to accommodate for new orders of the Cayuse Warrior Plus.
A Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopter is pictured in flight.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cadorath Now Approved For Airbus Helicopter Repairs

Cadorath now authorized for dynamic component repairs on Airbus helicopters.
Airbus H130
Aircraft

Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth

Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.
HAI Heli-Expo 2023 set up
Avionics

PHI MRO Services to Integrate Helix Flight Deck in S-76C++ Helicopters

PHI MRO Services will be the system integrator for the new Helix integrated flight deck, developed by Avidyne and IS&S for turbine helicopters.
PHI MRO services
Engines

Precision Aviation Boosts MRO Offering With PTB Acquisition

Adding PTB's 23 maintenance, repair, and overhaul locations brings significant support capability for Pratt & Whitney PT6 and Honeywell TPE331 engines.
Precision Aviation Group and PTB
Training and Workforce

Tight Talent Market Drives Growth at JSFirm

Aviation recruitment website JSFirm posts record results.
Abbey Hutter, JSFirm executive director
Avionics

Enstrom Upgrades Helicopter Cockpit Displays

Enstrom's 2023 480B and 280FX models will feature Garmin G500H TXi all-glass instrument panels and Howell digital engine instrumentation systems.
Garmin G500H TXi flight displays in Enstrom helicopters.
Aircraft

Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations

The turbine-powered Kargo UAV can carry more than 80 pounds up to 500 miles.
A rendered image of a yellow Kaman Kargo UAV flying over a mine
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Meridian Completes Full Bell 206L4 Refurbishment

The model Meridian delivered to New York Helicopter Charter has a fully overhauled engine, new avionics, and equipment including wire strike protection.
Meridian Helicopters refurbished Bell 206L4, New York Helicopter Charter
Avionics

Sikorsky Taps CMC FMS For Black Hawks

CMC Electronic's Flight Management System has been selected by Sikorsky for several Black Hawk models.
Sikorsky Black Hawk
Maintenance and Modifications

Phenix Will Equip Ultra 2XL Drone with Multi-use Cargo Hook

Onboard Systems is helping Phenix Solutions design and certify the equipment for the Ultra 2XL unmanned aircraft system.
Phenix Solutions Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Unmanned Aircraft System