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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
Rotorcraft

Avionics Makers Hold Key to Extending Helicopter Lifespans

Cockpit upgrades help helicopters maintain economic viability and avoid obsolescence.
Garmin avionics upgrade AS350 helicopter
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
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
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.
Engines

DisruptiveLab Starts Testing Airbus's Latest Helicopter Advances

The DisruptiveLab demonstrator will slash CO2 emissions by 50 percent, says Airbus.
Airbus Helicopters' DisruptiveLab
Aircraft

Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector

Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.
Engines

P&WC Fielding Improved Engine Support Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering helicopter customers a new remote maintenance kit.
Pratt & Whitney PT6C
Rotorcraft

Schweizer Partners With Helicopter Institute for Training

Helicopter OEM Schweizer is partnering with Helicopter Institute for factory training on its S300-series aircraft.
Schweizer 300C in flight
Airlines

Airlines Fight New Flight Caps at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

A group of airlines and IATA are taking the Dutch government to court to prevent a limit on the number of flight movements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Airlines

Lufthansa Eyes TAP Acquisition As Talks Continue Over ITA Deal

The German group achieved a financial turnaround in 2022 recording a €1.5 billion operating profit, even though most of its airlines remained loss-making.
Lufthansa A320 aircraft.
Aircraft

AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap

The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
Challenger 600 on landing approach with flaps extended
Regulations and Government

Republicans Urge Biden To Withdraw FAA Nomination

Republican leaders argue that since the FAA administrator must be a civilian, the White House nomination does not qualify and should be withdrawn.
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol building illuminated at night
Rotorcraft

OEMs, Experts Exude Market Caution

Used helicopter market likely to remain tight as OEMs navigate economy, supply chain issues.
Helicopter
Rotorcraft

Bell Plans Updates, More Support Options for Commercial Lines

Bell CEO Mitch Snyder said investment in commercial lines continue with plans for future safety features and support products.
Bell 505
Rotorcraft

Robinson Boosts Production as Backlog Swells

As it mourns the loss of its founder, Robinson Helicopters looks to boost its rotorcraft output in 2023.
Robinson Helicopter production facility
Rotorcraft

Frank Robinson Remembered

The founder of Robinson Helicopter had "tenacity that was overpowering."
Frank Robinson
FBOs

Skyservice Begins Seattle FBO Construction

Skyservice Business Aviation has broken ground on an upgraded FBO facility at Seattle King County International Airport-Boeing Field.
An artist rendering of the new Skyservice Business Aviation facility at KBFI.
Aircraft

AerCap Sees Aircraft Delivery Delays Lasting ‘Several’ Years

The world’s largest commercial aircraft lessor says traffic growth and a curtailed supply environment will drive lease transactions and higher rates.
Digital rendering of AerCap Airbus A350-900
Training and Workforce

Dynamic Advanced Training Installs EVAS in Simulator

Dubai-based Dynamic Advanced Training is using EVAS as a key tool in its simulator to prepare students for a possible cockpit smoke emergency.
VisionSafe EVAS system worn by pilot in smoke filled cockpit simulation
Aircraft

Lufthansa Orders 22 More Widebodies from Boeing and Airbus

The supervisory board of Lufthansa Group on Tuesday approved $7.5 billion worth of deals covering Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.
A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 prepares to land at San Franciso International Airport in June 2019.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Begins Testing of B-52 Replacement Engine

The engine-maker is expecting to deliver more than 600 F130 turbofans to re-engine the USAF’s entire B-52H fleet.
Rolls-Royce F130
Aircraft

Daher Joins New Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group

Daher, which has grown its family of utility Kodiak turboprop-singles, has become the first airframer member of the United Aerial Firefighters Association.
Bridger Aerospace Kodiak 100 on airport ramp in front of hangar
Aircraft

Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service

Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.
Siam Scenic Cessna C208EX parked on airport ramp
FBOs

Odyssey Aviation Expands with Georgia FBO Purchase

Odyssey Aviation has acquired Golden Isles Aviation, the lone FBO at golf-destination McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia.
Business jet parked on ramp with guests deplaning at Golden Isles Aviation FBO at McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia
Rotorcraft

LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'

CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Digital rendering of LCI Airbus H175 in flight over city skyline
Regulations and Government

FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards

Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
AIN Logo
Rotorcraft

EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
Graphic depicting helicopter vortex ring state
Rotorcraft

Navy Orders Fourth Lot of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

The U.S. Navy is adding more TH-73A training helicopters to its fleet, replacing its Bell TH-57 Sea Rangers.
U.S. Navy TH-73A Thrasher helicopter parked on airport ramp
Avionics

Geared Up: Flying with ForeFlight's Sentry Plus ADS-B Receiver

ForeFlight's latest Sentry ADS-B receiver adds a flight data recorder, larger battery, and a g-meter, among other features.
ForeFlight iPad app with Sentry Plus ADS-B receiver