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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

Legacy Parts Maker Ontic Signs Honeywell Licensing Deals

Legacy aircraft parts manufacturer Ontic signed three licensing agreements with Honeywell to deliver a range of radar and NAV/COM products.

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

Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth

Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.

HAI Heli-Expo 2023 set up

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Bell Sells Seven More 407 GXis To European Customers

Operators in Ireland, the UK, and Poland have placed orders for the latest version of the Bell 407 family of single-engine helicopters.

Bell 407 GXi

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

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.

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.

Vertical Flight Society Taps Collins as New Director

VFS is bringing Angelo Collins on board as executive director in June as Michael Hirschberg becomes director of strategy.

Angelo Collins, new VFS exec. director

Merlin Brings UH-60 Compact Sim to Heli-Expo

Merlin Simulation is debuting its Blackhawk Compact Trainer.

Merlin Simulation Blackhawk Compact Trainer

Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations

The turbine-powered Kargo UAV can carry more than 80 pounds up to 500 miles.

A rendered image of a yellow Kaman Kargo UAV flying over a mine

HAI Members Get Help with Safety Management Systems

Wyvern will help helicopter operators to implement safety management systems that will soon be required by the FAA for air tour operators.

HAI Heli-Expo 2023

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

Sikorsky Seeks To HEX eVTOL Competitors

Sikorsky and GE developing large, fully-autonomous hybrid electric eVTOL demonstrator.

Sikorsky Matrix

Sikorsky Shelves S-92B

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

Sikorsky S92A

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

Enstrom Upgrades Helicopter Cockpit Displays

Enstrom's 2023 480B and 280FX models will feature Garmin G500H TXi all-glass instrument panels and Howell digital engine instrumentation systems.

Garmin G500H TXi flight displays in Enstrom helicopters.

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

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

Sikorsky Honors PHI for Record Year of Australian SAR Missions

Sikorsky is formally recognizing PHI Aviation at Heli-Expo this week for a record-breaking year of SAR missions using S-92 helicopters.

PHI Aviation air ambulance

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