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Charter & Fractional

XOJet Aviation Relocating Most Of Its HQ to Florida

The charter operator is moving to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and plans to eventually settle into a new, 40,000-sq-ft building there.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Opts for Lynx TCAS, ADS-B on H135/H145

Lynx NGT-9000R+ displays traffic and position information on the Helionix flight deck suite saving weight and space.
Rotorcraft

Heli-One Adding New AW139 Services at Canadian Facility

Heli-One is working with Leonardo Helicopters to establish intermediate and tail gearbox (IGB, TGB) service and repair capability.
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Rotorcraft

AGS Opening Brazil Helicopter 'Ecosystem'

Logistics firm AGS opening Brazil helicopter “ecosystem”
Airlines

European Airlines Suspending Flights to China on Virus Scare

British Airways became the first European airline to halt services to mainland China, with immediate effect.
Maintenance and Modifications

Donaldson Progresses on AW169 Inlet Filter

Donaldson expects to receive EASA approval on its inlet barrier filter for the AW169 by early 2021.
Aircraft

E-Jet Pitch Control Problem Prompts NTSB Recommendations

U.S. transportation safety authorities call for closer attention to wire chafing in the E-Jets’ control column.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helo Lessor LCI Adds Investors, AW139

Helo Lessor LCI signed partnerships with Invesco, Santander backing and announced the addition of a Leonardo AW169 to its fleet.
Avionics

PS Engineering Unveils New Audio Control Panel

Tennessee-based PS Engineering now has a dual head control for its MultiTalker series of audio contol units.
Rotorcraft

Hirschberg: eVTOL Is Urban Moonshot

Vertical Flight Society's executive director sees big potential for urban air mobility—eventually.
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Rotorcraft

Broker Rotortrade Reports 30 Sales in 2019

Broker Rotortrade closied 30 sales in 2019, and two EC225 orders from Air Greenland in 2020.
Rotorcraft

Kopter Adds SH09 Orders at Heli-Expo

Kopter announced its first order from the Philippines and additional purchase options from Rainier Heli International.
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Rotorcraft

Axnes Announces New PNG Mobile Intercom Base Station

The new NVG-compatible device offers remote radio asset keying and an optional internal Li-Ion battery.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flightdocs Brings Maintenance Tracking to a Higher Level

Flightdocs charges an annual subscription per aircraft in different tiers, from Robinson helicopters to a Boeing 777.
Avionics

VR-Tech Picks Thales FlytX Avionics Suite

A single-touchscreen avionics system, the Thales FlytX suite, will be installed in the Russian VRT500 single-engine helicopter.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Erickson Bringing Sikorsky’s Matrix Tech to Firefighting Fleet

Erickson and Sikorsky team to bring Matrix autonomous technology to Erickson’s firefighting S64 fleet.
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Safety

AINsight: Don't Underestimate External Pressure

External pressure is unavoidable-for a host of reasons—and pilots must learn to deal with it.
Avionics

Honeywell Brings Focus On Connectivity To Heli-Expo

The Phoenix-based manufacturer has made several improvements to its Sky Connect satcom system.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Low-Cost, Flexible Foresight Mx HUMS Expands Applications

GPMS says its Foresight Mx HUMS technology works well for light helicopters and new electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Colllins Sees Success with Goodrich Hoists

Goodrich Hoist & Winch, part of Collins Aerospace since its merger with UTC Aerospace in 2018, has pioneered the Human External Cargo (HEC) hoist category.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sterling Expands Services with Engineering Division

Sterling opened the division late last year to provide services including engineering, supplemental type certificate (STC), and manufacturing support.
Rotorcraft

Performance Packages Increase Power, Payload for AW169

Leonardo is developing two new performance packages for the AW169 medium twin.
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Aircraft

AEM Outfits New Sikorsky, Enstrom Platforms

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. selected for Sikosrsky S-70i Firehawk loudspeakers, and Enstrom 280B Master Caution Panel.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Cadorath Touts Rolls-Royce M250 Overhaul Capabilities

Cadorath has completed first deliveries of repaired and overhauled Rolls-Royce M250 engine series IV outer combustion cases.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alpine Aerotech Intros Digital VFR Solution for Bell 212

Canada’s Alpine Aerotech reports receiving FAA and EASA STCs for digita Bell 212 VFR flight instruments and will “price the kit aggressively.”
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Avionics

Luma Touts New LED Master Caution Panel

Bellevue, Washington-based Luma Technologies is showcasing it new LED upgrade suite for the UH-60 and S-70 platforms at Heli-Expo 2020.
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Rotorcraft

EMS Pilot’s Organization Debuts New Website

Non-profit National EMS Pilot’s Association unveils new “user-friendly” website at Heli-Expo.
Rotorcraft

Three New Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks Grace Heli-Expo

The new Firehawks on display this week at Heli-Expo will soon be available to siphon and drop water, perform hoist rescues, and provide medical transport.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cobham Unveils Titan Digital Connectivity Line

Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Brings 2020 Vision to Heli Show

Jet Ranger X avionics and HUMS option, 407GXi single-pilot IFR approval, and upgraded 412/429 flight deck among Bell’s announcements at Heli-Expo
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