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Bell 429 Gets the Onboard Hook

Onboard Systems is developing a new dual cargo hook kit for the Bell 429.

Maintenance and Modifications

Onboard Systems Bell 429 hook

Cadorath Now Approved For Airbus Helicopter Repairs

Cadorath now authorized for dynamic component repairs on Airbus helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus H130

Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers

Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky S-92A

Sikorsky Shelves S-92B

Sikorsky maintains commitment to civil market while shelving, delaying upgrade programs.

Sikorsky S92A

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Merlin Brings UH-60 Compact Sim to Heli-Expo

Merlin Simulation is debuting its Blackhawk Compact Trainer.

Merlin Simulation Blackhawk Compact Trainer

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

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.

Charter & Fractional

Columbia Helicopters' Model 234 Multi-Mission Chinook aircraft.

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.

Maintenance and Modifications

Phenix Solutions Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Unmanned Aircraft System

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

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.

Airbus Launches IFR-capable H125 Helicopter

With a cockpit upgrade including a three-axis autopilot from Genesys Aerosystems, the IFR-certified H125 will operate more flexibly.

Airbus H125 helicopter

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.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Meridian Helicopters refurbished Bell 206L4, New York Helicopter Charter

Aero Asset: Twin Helicopter Market Remains Tight

Transactions and supply are down for used twin-engine helicopters, according to consultancy Aero Asset.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AeroAsset 3 helicopter agreements at HAI Heli-Expo 2023

Baur Steps In as New USHST Industry Co-chair

Chris Baur has been named industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

Chris Baur, industry co-chair of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST)

Offshore Helicopter Market Poised To Bounce

New offshore energy discoveries fuel optimism regarding helicopter services.

New Oklahoma Flight School To Fly Guimbal G2

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

Guimbal Cabri G2

AeroSync Max Wireless Comms Will Support C4ISR Platform

Astronautics and Nova Systems are installing search and rescue/law enforcement mission systems on an AW139 helicopter for a European operator.

C4ISR mission system

Avidyne and IS&S Unveil Helix Avionics Upgrade

A new package for modernizing in-service helicopters combines Avidyne’s Helios flight management system and the IS&S 10.4-inch flat-panel displays.

Avidyne and Innovative Solutions & Support are jointly offering new Helix integrated flight deck.

Yellowhead Chooses CAMP Health Management Tools

Yellowed Helicopters has selected Camp Systems for aircraft health management for its 48 aircraft.

Maintenance and Modifications

Milestone in New Five-ship Lease Deal With Aramco

Milestone is leasing three new AW139s and two H145s to Aramco.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Leonardo AW139

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