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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
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Autoflug Providing Seats For Limosa eVTOL

Seat manufacturer Autoflug selected for Limosa eVTOL.
Limosa LimoConnect eVTOL seats
Maintenance and Modifications

PHI To Launch New Maintenance Support Hotline

PHI MRO Services will launch its new global maintenance support network, "Call PHI," in June.
PHI global maintenance
Training and Workforce

Loft Dynamics Demos 360-degree VR Simulator

The Loft Dynamics VR 360-degree flight simulator gives pilots a full-immersion flying experience.
Loft Dynamics Airbus H125 virtual reality simulator
Rotorcraft

PHI MRO Becomes Sikorsky Customer Support Center

PHI MRO Services is now a factory-designated customer support center for Sikorsky S-92 and S-76C models.
PHI MRO facility in Lafayette, Louisiana
Maintenance and Modifications

Foresight MX HUMS Now Available For MD 530F Helicopters

The Foresight predictive health and usage monitoring system continuously monitors the condition of the aircraft's engine and drivetrain.
MD 530F helicopter
ATC

FreeFlight Terrain Radar Altimeters Block 5G Interference

The manufacturer has appointed AvPanels as a preferred reseller for equipment it says is the first major upgrade to radio frequency circuits in decades.
AvPanels Bell Helicopters
Engines

New StartStick 20 Portable GPU Supports Larger Aircraft

Aviation Battery Systems has expanded its range of products to provide flexibility and cost savings for operators of heavy twin-engine helicopters.
Paul Ross, ABS director holding StartStick 20
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Guardian and Flightcell Launch Iridium Certus System

Expected to result in cost savings for small aircraft operators, the new Iridium Certus 100 system delivers 88 kbps bi-directional data connectivity.
Iridium Certus 100
Aircraft

Spanish Private Owner is Latest European Customer for Bell 429

The twin-engine Bell 429 will be operated by Costa del Sol-based sales representative World Aviation for VIP transportation and charter flights.
Bell 429
Rotorcraft

AW09 Order Book Tops 50

Leonardo announces new orders, alliance on AW09 program.
HAI Heli-Expo 2023 Leonardo booth
Engines

Rolls-Royce Recognizes Top Performing Engine Service Centers

Four service providers in the engine maker's First Network this week received awards for the support they provide to helicopter operators.
Rolls-Royce best in class award
Maintenance and Modifications

Coulson Adds High Capacity Tanks to Chinook Firefighters

Coulson Aviation is working with Columbia Helicopters to install RADS-L high-flow tanks for water or fire retardant to the Model 234 Chinook rotorcraft.
Coulson Aviation will fit its RADS-L tanks to Columbia's Model 234 Chinook helicopters.
Engines

Safran CEO Lauds 'Robust' Helicopter Market

Safran Helicopter Engines CEO Franck Saudo warns of continuing supply-chain challenges while effusing market confidence.
CEO of Safran Helicopter Engines Franck Saudo
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation on Track for New FBO in Nashville

Atlantic Aviation's FBO complex at Nashville International Airport is slated for completion by the end of the year.
Artist rendering of new Atlantic Aviation FBO at KBNA
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Progresses on Multiple Program Fronts

Leonardo reports certification near for its AW609 civil tilrotor and that other programs are making progress.
Leonardo booth at HAI Heli-Expo 2023
Charter & Fractional

Korean Forest Service Orders Columbia's New-build 234 Chinook

The sale reflects Columbia Helicopter's emphasis on manufacturing, overhauling, and upgrading the venerable family of heavy-lift rotorcraft.
Columbia Helicopters' Model 234 Multi-Mission Chinook aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, March 14

A weekly connectivity quiz sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation.
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Safety

Universal Named as Repair Center for Dassault FalconEye

Universal Avionics is now an approved North American service provider for Dassault FalconEye Enhanced Flight Vision System.
Dassault FalconEye Enhanced Flight Vision System display next to image of visual approach to landing
Rotorcraft

Kaan Air and Vulcan Join To Sell Leonardo Helos

Kaan Air formed a joint venture with Vulcan Aviation to sell rotorcraft in the UK and Ireland.
Leonardo AW139