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NBAA Draws Record Crowd for Leadership Conference

After the 2023 Leadership Conference had record attendance, NBAA president Ed Bolen said he believes other events this year will build on that momentum.
Nascar driver and entrepreneur Brad Keselowski
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Helicopter Builds Back Better

Under new ownership, Enstrom Helicopter has restarted its production line and has several upgrades in the works.
Enstrom 480B helicopter
Rotorcraft

Racer Readying for First Flight

Airbus is preparing its "rapid and cost-efficient aircraft" or Racer high-speed demonstrator to begin flight testing this year.
Airbus Racer
Rotorcraft

FAA Qualifies Coptersafety Level D Simulators

Finland-based Coptersafety offers pilot training in the Airbus Helicopters H145 and Leonardo AW139 and AW169.
Coptersafety Airbus H145D2 simulator
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Chasing the Ambulance Market at Heli-Expo

Leonardo will display an EMS-configured AW169 medium twin helicopter at this year's Heli-Expo.
Leonardo AW169 ambulance
Engines

GE Continues Progress On Engine, Support Programs

GE Aviation engines will power the new Bell 525 and the Army's FARA aircraft.
Bell 525
Rotorcraft

UAE's Horizon Engaged in Transition from Bell 206 to Bell 505

The academy continues to develop programs to serve its civilian and military clientele in the region.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier’s Growing Worldwide Footprint

Bombardier’s Growing Worldwide Footprint
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta
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Rotorcraft

Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta
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FBOs

Modern Aviation Completes Major KAPA FBO Expansion

Modern Aviation has debuted a major expansion to its FBO at Denver-area business aviation hub Centennial Airport.
Modern Aviation's new hangar facility at Centennial Airport near Denver
Rotorcraft

New Oklahoma Flight School To Fly Guimbal G2

Precision is providing a new Helicopters Guimbal Cabri G2 to TruFlight.
Guimbal Cabri G2
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1
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FutureFlight

Airo Group Tees Up SPAC-backed Nasdaq Initial Public Offering

The U.S. group includes eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt Air Mobility, Aspen Avionics, and several drone operations and training businesses.
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Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft Ponders S-70 Firehawk Improvements

Air Methods subsidiary United Rotorcraft is contemplating performance enhancements for the S-70 Firehawk platform.
S-70 Firehawk drawing water from a lake
Engines

ATP Gains Authorization for Honeywell T55 Turboshaft Engine

ATP has received authorization to produce maintenance publications for Honeywell's T55 turboshaft engines.
Honeywell T55 Turboshaft Engine
Avionics

Australia's CASA Approves ForeFlight Electronic Flight Bag

Australian civil and military pilots can now use ForeFlight's Mobile app, Dispatch web service, and Runway Analysis.
ForeFlight electronic flight bag app for Australia
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Babcock Will Lease AW139s for Emergency Medical Flights

Leasing group LCI will deliver the twin-engined helicopters in early 2024 to Babcock's operation in Australia.
Leonardo AW139
Aircraft

Toll Helicopters Orders Two AW139s for Australian Defense Force

Australian helicopter operator Toll Helicopters has ordered two new AW139 intermediate twin helicopters from Leonardo.
Toll Helicopters with Leonardo
Rotorcraft

Airbus and International SOS Seek Emergency Medical Progress

The companies' joint LifeSaver program is exploring how response times could be improved for better healthcare outcomes in countries such as Estonia.
Airbus Helicopters are used for emergency medical services.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MD Helicopters Settles Copyright Case With Aerometals

The companies have agreed to work together to resume supplies of components and parts made by Aerometals for MD's rotorcraft.
MD 530F
Rotorcraft

New MD Helicopter Head is Turning Company Around

In an interview ahead of this year's HeliExpo, new MD Helicopters chief Brad Pedersen described plans to mend bridges with the industry.
MD Helicopters president and CEO Brad Pedersen
Rotorcraft

Garmin Highlights Displays, Integrated Flight Decks

Garmin's Heli-Expo exhibit highlights a variety of products for the rotorcraft market.
Garmin GFC 600H digital autopilot, touchscreen G500 TXi display
Engines

Hill Says Its Turbine Helicopter Engine Will Cost Less Than 100K

Hill Helicopters is developing its own turbine engine for its HX50 and HC50 aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 525 Certification on Horizon This Year

Bell is accelerating hiring, filling the production line, and preparing for training as the 525 Relentless reaches the final throes of certification.
Bell 525

GAMA Joins Daher on International Internship Program

GAMA has partnered with Daher on an internship program that provides two students an opportunity to spend eight weeks in Tarbes, France.
students looking at engine under cowling on Daher aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Brighter Market Outlook Prompts Airbus To Upgrade Helicopters

The next two decades will see rising rotorcraft demand across multiple sectors, according to the latest market forecast from Airbus Helicopters.
Airbus Helicopters H125 single-engine helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Viola Pushes For Tighter Coordination Between Rotorcraft, AAM

HAI CEO Viola sees opportunities at Heli-Expo to raise awareness on the similarities and need to better coordinate between rotorcraft and AAM.
James Viola, former HAI president and CEO
Charter & Fractional

Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas

An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.
Abu Dhabi Aviation fleet