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Some operators are having to wait months to receive feedback on their FRMS manuals. Heath Moffatt Photo

Canadian operators seek clarity in fatigue management process

Monday, November 28, 2022 LISA GORDON

Crew of Rescue 151 – Captain Rob Green, Captain Simon Hammock, Philip Caudle, Duncan Tripp MBE. Honourable Company of Air Pilots Photo

Inverness SAR crew recognized with 2022 Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award

Monday, November 28, 2022 THE HONOURABLE COMPANY OF AIR PILOTS PRESS RELEASE

CAAWC to conduct Helicopter Insertion course near Baker Island

Monday, November 28, 2022 8 WING TRENTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE

Joachim Krüger / Paul van der Blom. Luxaviation Photo

Luxaviation Group adds to management team to accelerate development in Germany

Monday, November 28, 2022 LUXAVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The SD-05 is a two-seat electric-powered compact aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. SkyDrive Image

SkyDrive receives pre-order for up to 100 SD-05s from Pacific Group

Monday, November 28, 2022 SKYDRIVE PRESS RELEASE

A U.S. Coast Guard Airbus MH-65 Dolphin, illustrative of the accident aircraft. Skip Robinson Photo

Down on the bayou

Friday, November 25, 2022 BEN FORREST

Chris Barendt (left) says he doesn’t remember the incident in which he suffered a cardiac arrest whilst driving. Cornwall Air Ambulance Photo

Cornwall Air Ambulance crew members nominated for ‘999 Hero’ award

Friday, November 25, 2022 CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

The 20th Air Force team of pilots, flight engineers and security forces members pose for a group photo with the Irish Air Corps (IAC) leaders and Ambassador Claire Cronin, U.S. ambassador to Ireland, Nov. 2, 2022, at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Ireland. 1st Lt. Emily Seaton Photo

20th Air Force prepares for MH-139 with visit to Ireland

Friday, November 25, 2022 1ST LT. EMILY SEATON FOR 20TH AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The new regulations could come into effect in 2024, but operators would have three to five years to implement them. DRF Luftrettung Photo

EASA proposes wide-ranging new HEMS regulatory requirements

Thursday, November 24, 2022 AARON KARP

In the training, CHC’s technical crews can perform and redo winch operation procedures in mock cabins and a range of weather conditions. CHC Photo

CHC Helicopter invests in ground-breaking VR training for SAR technical crews

Thursday, November 24, 2022 CHC HELICOPTER PRESS RELEASE

An MH-139A from Test Detachment 7, Air Force Global Strike Command, Duke Field, Florida, visits 908th Airlift Wing during a Unit Training Assembly at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Nov. 4, 2022. The purpose of the visit was so wing members could get a firsthand look at the future mission. Airman 1st Class Juliana Todd Photo

908th embraces future, legacy of helicopter mission

Thursday, November 24, 2022 BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JULIANA TODD

Homebuilt aircraft fatal accidents remain under historic average, but still work to do

Thursday, November 24, 2022 EAA AVIATION CENTER PRESS RELEASE

The Vrgineers custom Appache trainer concept will be presented at I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida. Vrgineers Image

Vrgineers & DigiFlight to present conceptional MR Apache Trainer

Thursday, November 24, 2022 VRGINEERS PRESS RELEASE

Something Sweet: The story of Chuck Surack’s Sweet Helicopters

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 BRENT BUNDY / Photos by Brent Bundy

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance recognized for excellence

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 DORSET AND SOMERSET AIR AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

A UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter is parked on Muir Army Airfield for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new variant on Oct. 6, 2021, at the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Brad Rhen Photo

KBR to update and improve U.S. Army’s UH-60V Black Hawk fleet

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 KBR PRESS RELEASE

GAMA’s David Dunning, director of global innovation and policy; Pete Bunce president and CEO and Walter Desrosier, vice president of engineering and maintenance, at the International Air & Space Hall of Fame celebration. GAMA Photo

GAMA inducted into International Air & Space Hall of Fame

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria. U.S. Department of Labor Image

Summit Aviation receives HIRE Vets Award

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 SUMMIT AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Adam Richardson. Enstrom Helicopter Photo

Enstrom Helicopter appoints new COO

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 ENSTROM HELICOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Cloud conditions 2 minutes prior to departure from interim landing site. Motorist via NSW Police Force Photo

ATSB: Weather-related accidents remain a significant concern

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

The Leonardo AW609 is expected to be the first aircraft to enter service under the FAA’s powered-lift regulatory framework now in development. Here, the first production AW609 takes to the air in October. Leonardo Photo

FAA’s eVTOL rulemaking will also impact Leonardo AW609

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 ELAN HEAD

Norbert Haslacher, Frequentis, and Johann Pluy, ÖBB. Frequentis Photo

Austrian Federal Railways and Frequentis collaborate on hangar-based drone operations

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 FREQUENTIS PRESS RELEASE

AHMEC’s annual SantaFest happens on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at 11 a.m. AHMEC Photo

American Helicopter Museum announces holiday happenings

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

From left to right, Derek Thomas, president at Boost; Rod Anderson, director of operations at HeliStream; Kelly Liken, utility manager at HeliStream and Jeff Yarnold, VP of operations at Boost. Boost Photo

HeliStream equips another Bell medium with Boost HEC system

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 BOOST PRESS RELEASE

Terri Foley. LCI Photo

LCI promotes Terri Foley to COO

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 LCI PRESS RELEASE

HE Maj General Dr. Stephen A. Toumajan, general manager, NSRC (left) with Andrew Munro, director of Smith Myers in front of the NSRC Leonardo AW139 that will deploy Smith Myers Artemis mobile phone detection, location, and communication system. Smith Myers Photo

UAE’s NSRC selects Artemis for SAR fleet

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 SMITH MEYERS PRESS RELEASE

Collins’ Customer Experience Center includes a mock FVL aircraft and flight simulator for demonstrating avionics solutions. Collins Photo

Future Vertical Lift drives Collins investment in cutting-edge tech

Monday, November 21, 2022 ELAN HEAD

ITPS Canada goes 100% carbon neutral

Monday, November 21, 2022 ITPS CANADA PRESS RELEASE

EH216 at WATMC 2022 with representatives from Aeroports de Catalunya and EHang. EHang Photo

EHang participates in EUSPA Project SAMVA

Monday, November 21, 2022 EHANG PRESS RELEASE

Members of Devon Air Ambulance team celebrate receiving four awards. DAA Photo

Devon Air Ambulance recognized with industry awards

Monday, November 21, 2022 DEVON AIR AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

BJG Electronics has signed a long-term agreement with Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply interconnect and electromechanical components to KAI’s new helicopter programs. BJG Photo

BJG signs LTA with Korean Aerospace Industries

Monday, November 21, 2022 BJG ELECTRONICS PRESS RELEASE

Native Air’s new Show Low location will provide wider, comprehensive air medical service to the White Mountains of Northeast Arizona. Air Methods Photo

Native Air expands air medical services

Monday, November 21, 2022 AIR METHODS PRESS RELEASE

Lilium announces pricing of $119M capital raise

Monday, November 21, 2022 LILIUM PRESS RELEASE

The Midnight will have a payload of more than 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms), and is optimized for back-to-back trips of 20 minutes. Archer Photo

Archer unveils Midnight, first production eVTOL

Friday, November 18, 2022 BEN FORREST

GAMA releases Third Quarter 2022 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report

Friday, November 18, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Vita Inclinata’s Vita Rescue System (VRS). Vita Image

UAE National Search and Rescue Center deploys Vita Rescue System

Friday, November 18, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

Boston MedFlight transported an average of seventeen patients every 24 hours this past year. Boston MedFlight Photo

Boston MedFlight announces record number of patient transports

Friday, November 18, 2022 OSTON MEDFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

Dan Meyer. ASU Photo

ASU promotes Dan Meyer to vice president of sales

Friday, November 18, 2022 ASU PRESS RELEASE

This nearly-new Helitrans Airbus H125 crashed in Norway in 2019. All six people on board were killed in the ensuing post-crash fire, prompting a recommendation from Norwegian accident investigators that EASA mandate crash-resistant fuel systems in helicopters. Helitrans AS Photo

EASA could require crash-resistant fuel system retrofits in helicopters by 2030

Thursday, November 17, 2022 ELAN HEAD

New South Wales’ Rural Fire Service has taken delivery of a new multi-purpose helicopter fitted with state-of-the-art equipment including FLIR cameras, live video capabilities and winching equipment. NSW Rural Fire Service Photo

New helicopter lands in NSW

Thursday, November 17, 2022 NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE PRESS RELEASE

Technimount’s Xtension Pro Assistant – LP recognized for innovation

Thursday, November 17, 2022 TECHNIMOUNT EMS PRESS RELEASE

Archer selects Molicel to supply battery cells for Midnight

Thursday, November 17, 2022 ARCHER AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The extensive reach of Garmin avionics will make the Midnight aircraft familiar to a large swath of pilots. Archer Image

Garmin to supply key avionic systems for Archer’s Midnight

Thursday, November 17, 2022 ARCHER PRESS RELEASE

From left: Andrea Moinet-Nichols (sales manager), Taylor Wylie (operations manager), Sean Cobham (RD manager), Royal Smith (QA manager), Brian Wall (CEO), Monty McEwan (QA manager), Kit Doyle (HR manager), Brad Grainge (IT director).

People-focused success: Behind the scenes at Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 JEN BOYER / Photos by Heath Moffatt

ANRA Technologies has won a contract to demonstrate the ability to collect, aggregate and retransmit Broadcast Remote ID (B-RID) messages. ANRA Image

ANRA Technologies wins FAA contract

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 ANRA TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

Four emerging technology companies form alliance for humanitarian efforts

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 CONSTELLATION ALLIANCE GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The North Carolina National Guard celebrates the arrival of the new UH-72B Lakota Helicopter to the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade. Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens for U.S. Army National Guard Photo

North Carolina National Guard receives new UH-72B Lakota helicopters

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 CAPT. PATRICK MONTANDON FOR NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD

Baldwin Safety & Compliance clients are submitting a range of safety reports through their SMS programs. (Photo: Mark Wagner/AIN)

Baldwin Safety & Compliance hits milestone

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 BALDWIN SAFETY & COMPLIANCE PRESS RELEASE

Ecocopter helicopters have been deployed in agricultural areas of Chile’s central valley to prevent losses of cherries and other crops destined for export. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter works to prevent crop losses in Chile

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Nick Nenadovic

Nick Nenadovic named president of Billings Flying Service

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 BFS PRESS RELEASE

From concept to operation, the demonstrator was delivered within 12 months. GKN Photo

GKN Aerospace delivers ground-based liquid hydrogen fuel system demonstrator

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 GKN AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Wilderness kings: White Saddle Air Services

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

From left: Jaiwon Shin, president and head of Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility Division; Bambang Susantono, head of the Nusantara Capital City Authority. Hyundai Photo

Hyundai Motor Group and Nusantara Capital City Authority to pursue AAM in Indonesia

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 HYUNDAI PRESS RELEASE

The Netherlands is one of eight NATO countries operating the Chinook. Boeing Photo

Boeing delivers 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 BOEING PRESS RELEASE

The ALH Mk III is indigenously designed, developed and produced by HAL. HAL Photo

HAL hands over 16th ALH Mk III to Indian Coast Guard

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

Archer plans to initially build out a 350,000 square-foot facility, capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year. Archer Image

Archer Aviation selects site in Georgia for manufacturing facility

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 ARCHER PRESS RELEASE

During its third-quarter earnings call, Archer reiterated its aggressive goal to certify its eVTOL aircraft in 2024 and begin commercial operations in 2025. Archer Aviation Image

Archer gears up for Midnight unveiling with Maker’s first wingborne flight

Monday, November 14, 2022 BEN FORREST

With the inauguration of Skyports’ vertiport in Paris, the city is progressing toward its planned eVTOL flights at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024. Groupe ADP / Volocopter Image

Progressing toward eVTOL flight demonstrations at 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Monday, November 14, 2022 ALEX SCERRI

CHC Helicopter appoints two new operational directors in Europe

Monday, November 14, 2022 CHC HELICOPTER PRESS RELEASE

EASA publishes proposals to reduce risk of post-crash fire for rotorcraft

Monday, November 14, 2022 EASA PRESS RELEASE

GHC’s Redstar Aviation recognized by International Travel & Health Insurance Journal

Monday, November 14, 2022 Redstar Aviation Press Release

The memorandum of understanding will be used to implement joint projects for the development of advanced air mobility at a global level, with a focus on electric and charging infrastructure. Enel X Way Image

Enel X Way and UrbanV partner for advancement of AAM

Monday, November 14, 2022 ENEL X WAY AND URBANV PRESS RELEASE

Frank Robinson.

Helicopter pioneer Frank Robinson passes

Monday, November 14, 2022 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY PRESS RELEASE

Dell Luksts, production manager at Select Helicopter Services, and Dana Washington, quality assurance manager, were one of more than 60 exhibitors at this year’s Helicopter Association of Canada’s (HAC) convention and trade show in Calgary, Alberta.

Helicopter community reunites in Calgary for HAC convention and trade show

Friday, November 11, 2022 JEN NEVANS

XPENG AEROHT’s first global public flight in Dubai. XPENG AEROHT Photo

XPENG AEROHT receives $844M bank credit

Friday, November 11, 2022 XPENG AEROHT PRESS RELEASE

As the only active in-country operator with aerial firefighting capabilities, the Montenegro Air Force heavily depends on their three Bell 412 EPis. Bell Photo

Montenegro Air Force relies on Bell 412 EPis to fight wildfires

Friday, November 11, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

European Rotors concludes successful second edition

Friday, November 11, 2022 EUROPEAN ROTORS PRESS RELEASE

Summit Aviation Inc., a Greenwich AeroGroup company., held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its new location in Greensboro, North Carolina. Summit Aviation Photo

Summit Aviation celebrates its move to Greensboro

Friday, November 11, 2022 SUMMIT AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Vertical Aerospace announces third quarter 2022 financial results

Thursday, November 10, 2022 VERTICAL AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

VoloCity in front of Skyports and ADP vertiport terminal at Pontoise-Cormeilles testbed. Volocopter Press Release

Vertiport testbed for European UAM testing inaugurated in France

Thursday, November 10, 2022 VOLOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

SP Helicopter-Service GmbH and Aeroheli International have signed an agreement bundling the activities of both companies and forming SP Helicopter-Service Technik GmbH. SP Helicopter -Service Technik Photo

Aeroheli International and SP Helicopter Service form new company

Thursday, November 10, 2022 SP HELICOPTER-SERVICE GMBH AND AEROHELI INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

Archer and United Airlines announce first commercial electric air taxi route in the U.S.

Thursday, November 10, 2022 ARCHER PRESS RELEASE

The addition of a third 429 will allow KIAL to further expand its HEMS services. Bell Photo

Kuwait International Aircraft Leasing takes delivery of third Bell 429

Thursday, November 10, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Rotortrade expands presence in Spain and Portugal

Thursday, November 10, 2022 ROTORTRADE PRESS RELEASE

Heli-One secured formal approval for H130 Tail Gear Box (TGB) MRO capability in late 2021. Heli-One Photo

Heli-One extends Airbus capabilities within Canadian operations

Thursday, November 10, 2022 HELI-ONE PRESS RELEASE

The cabin of the Bell 429 can comfortably fit two litter carriers, a significant benefit for HEMS operations. Bell Photo

Bell announces purchase agreement for third HEMS Bell 429 to Air Zermatt

Thursday, November 10, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Collins Aerospace is an important partner for the AC312E program of AVIC HAIG. Collins Aerospace Photo

Collins Aerospace and HAIG sign agreement for additional shipsets

Thursday, November 10, 2022 COLLINS AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Ready, Set, Start! Registration is open for the 2023 Aerospace Maintenance Competition

Thursday, November 10, 2022 SNAP-ON AND AEROSPACE MAINTENANCE COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE

Yellowhead chose TracPlus because of the advanced features of the new common operating platform and simple approach to increasing operational safety. TracPlus Photo

Yellowhead Helicopters selects TracPlus for next-gen tracking and safety

Thursday, November 10, 2022 TRACPLUS PRESS RELEASE

The introduction of the AW169 has further strengthened the competitiveness and market position of Leonardo in the world helicopter market. Leonardo Photo

AW169’s mission capabilities and configuration options expanded

Thursday, November 10, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Leonardo has announced the appointment of HeliService as an Leonardo Excellent Service Center. Leonardo Photo

HeliService appointed as a Leonardo Excellent Service Center

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Swiss Helicopter operates out of 15 bases throughout Switzerland and the Principality of Lichtenstein. Swiss Helicopter AG Photo

Swiss Helicopter signs HCare Classics avionics upgrade for its H120 helicopters

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Bell has welcomed Airbourne to its list of IRs across Europe. Bell Photo

Bell announces purchase agreements for four Bell 505s, one 505 delivery in the Baltic region

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Airbus Helicopters receiving their Green certificate from Optima Aero at European Rotors. Optima Aero Photo

Optima Aero recognizes Airbus Helicopters and Babcock France for responsible part sourcing

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 OPTIMA AERO PRESS RELEASE

Bucher Rendering

Bucher introduces AC70 flex at European Rotors 2022

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 BUCHER PRESS RELEASE

USHST searching for next industry co-chair

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 USHST PRESS RELEASE

Air Zermatt, based in the southern Alps in Switzerland, operates two Bell 429s, with a third aircraft on order. Bell Photo

Bell 429 tailored to needs of HEMS stakeholders

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

With Skytrac’s intelligent connectivity capability, the corpuls3 device can stream real-time patient data with 99.9% uptime reliability with resilient satcom in remote locations where cellular connectivity is unavailable. corpuls Photo

Skytrac and corpuls partner for real-time data transfer through satcom and cellular connectivity

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

The new capability enbables Heli-One’s Poland facility to offer the complete S-92 package: base maintenance, storage and return-to-service support. Heli-One Photo

Heli-One adds Sikorsky S-92 base maintenance capability at Poland facility

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 HELI-ONE PRESS RELEASE

The Helicopter Market Survey aims to provide a better understanding of the global helicopter market. Mike Reyno Photo

Vertical & Rotortrade launch new Helicopter Market Survey

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 MHM PUBLISHING PRESS RELEASE

Realistic and affordable simulators enable any interested person to learn to fly under the guidance of experienced instructors. VRM Switzerland Image

Vertical Mission Training establishes a VR helicopter training center

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 VRM SWITZERLAND PRESS RELEASE

Luis Olarte (Right) CEO and founder of Entrol and Dominik Goldfuss, CEO and founder of GHS. Entrol Photo

Entrol to manufacture Bell 412 FTD Level 3 simulator for GHS

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

The HCare In-Service package has been tailored to SAF Aerogroup’s specific operational needs. Lorette Fabre Photo

SAF Aerogroup signs HCare In-Service contract for Super Puma fleet

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The HCare In-Service package has been tailored to THC’s specific operational needs. Airbus Helicopters Photo

The Helicopter Company signs HCare In-Service contract for fleet of 20 H145s

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

There are more than 1,500 H145 family helicopters in service, logging a total of more than six million flight hours. Airbus Helicopters Photo

DRF Luftrettung orders two Airbus H145s and Connected Services package

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Flapper becomes first Argus certified broker south of the equator

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 YVES LE MARQUAND

During AMTC22 Elevated, 10 helicopters from Airbus, Bell, and Leonardo were spread out for showgoers to experience firsthand some of the newest and most popular models outfitted in modern medical configurations. Brent Bundy Images

An annual gathering for the air medical community

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

From left are Heather Helms, director of critical care services at MedCenter Air, Robyn Neely, assistant vice president and chief nursing executive at Atrium Health, Paola Del Grande, associate director of customer engineering at Pratt & Whitney Canada, Jeff Winters, regional marketing manager for the Americas, Doug Swanson, medical director at MedCenter Air and the Center for Prehospital Medicine, Jessica Robinson, nurse at MedCenter Air, Liz Soriano, nurse at MedCenter Air, and Marion Morris, helicopter communications lead at P&WC. Brent Bundy Image

Pratt & Whitney recognizes MedCenter Air for providing 35 years of critical care services

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

The Montenegro Air Force employs the Bell 505 as a military trainer. Bell Photo

Bell 505 proving itself as military training helicopter

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

With the second edition of European Rotors off to a strong start in Cologne, Germany, organizers have announced that the 2023 show will be held in Madrid, Spain. European Rotors Photo

European Rotors 2022 opens strong, looks ahead to new 2023 venue

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 EUROPEAN ROTORS

The MOU between REBTECH and PGZ was signed at the 30th International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, Poland in September. REBTECH Photo

REBTECH signs MOU with Poland’s PGZ Group

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 REBTECH PRESS RELEASE

Coptersafety’s simulators offer immersive and realistic training features such as cockpit vibration, smoke generation, 3D clouds, night and NVIS/NVG visual scenes. Coptersafety Photo

Coptersafety’s full flight simulators qualified to Level D by FAA

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 COPTERSAFETY PRESS RELEASE

FinnHEMS uses its fleet of nine helicopters primarily for the deployment of emergency specialists to incidents, rather than the transportation of patients. As such, their callout rate is typically higher and more frequent than standard air ambulance services. Rusada Photo

FinnHEMS selects Rusada’s Envision

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 RUSADA PRESS RELEASE

LHA’s international hour building program offers pilots the opportunity to fly day, day out.

LHA introduces international hour building program

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 LHA PRESS RELEASE

Skyportz applauds Australian government’s funding for AAM

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 SKYPORTZ PRESS RELEASE

As with all of GE’s engines, the CT7-2E1 engine can operate with approved SAF blends to reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions. GE Photo

GE delivers 250th CT7-2E1 engine

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 GE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 407GXi is outfitted with the new Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 turbine engine equipped with two dual-channel FADEC turbine. Bell Photo

Bell delivers first Bell 407GXi to be based in Israel

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Optima Aero’s new facility will allow the company to meet the growing demand for serviceable helicopter parts and engines. Photo

Optima Aero expands its presence in Europe

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 OPTIMA AERO PRESS RELEASE

The simulator is equipped with the Entrol Mission Package, which includes hoist control for SAR missions and an external mirror. Entrol Photo

Caverton Aviation Training Center to operate Entrol simulator

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

LPR has a fleet of 36 aircraft which include 27 Pratt & Whitney Canada-powered H135 helicopters. Pratt and Whitney Photo

LPR achieves 200,000 engine hours of flight on Airbus H135 fleet powered by PW206B engines

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA PRESS RELEASE

Bristow provided an upbeat forecast even in the face of a difficult global economic environment, citing strength in its core offshore oil and gas business. Bristow Image

Bristow Group expects growing offshore oil-and-gas profits

Monday, November 7, 2022 AARON KARP

Spright, the drone division of Air Methods, has agreed to purchase up to 140 Aero2 hybrid eVTOL aircraft from Swiss manufacturer Dufour Aerospace. This is said to be one of the largest civilian unmanned aerial vehicle purchases in U.S. history. Dufour Aerospace Image

Spright agrees to buy up to 140 Dufour Aero2 aircraft for medical cargo transport

Monday, November 7, 2022 BEN FORREST

Heli NRW offers students training over both mountainous terrain and heavily urbanized areas, Heli NRW Photo

Heli NRW joins LHA

Monday, November 7, 2022 LEADING HELICOPTER ACADEMIES PRESS RELEASE

REBTECH and Aveo Engineering sign global strategic partnership

Monday, November 7, 2022 REBTECH PRESS RELEASE

The twin-engine AW159 helicopter is a modern, multi-role and agile platform utilized for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) roles around the world. Leonardo Photo

Next stage in Wildcat weapon training launches at RNAS Yeovilton

Monday, November 7, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

As a result of rule changes from the FAA, Joby has pushed back the targeted launch of commercial passenger services with its eVTOL aircraft to 2025. Joby Aviation Image

Joby pushes back eVTOL commercialization to 2025

Friday, November 4, 2022 BEN FORREST

Two new custom-designed SAR bases officially went on-line at Den Helder and Midden Zeeland Airports, on Nov. 4, with specialist Bristow teams with SAR-configured AW189 helicopters standing ready to respond to emergency events and critical government taskings in all weather, day and night. Bristow Photo

Bristow launches SAR helicopter services for Netherlands Coastguard

Friday, November 4, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

Hensoldt launches new flight recorder

Friday, November 4, 2022 HENSOLDT PRESS RELEASE

The iAero Centre is a purpose-built research, design and innovation facility in Yeovil, built to support the competitiveness and growth of the aerospace and associated high-value design and engineering technology supply chains. Leonardo Photo

iAero Centre announces major additive manufacturing collaboration

Friday, November 4, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

The MK2 carries approximately 30 gallons of payload and is designed to fly for over an hour with a 23-mile response radius. Rain Industries Photo

Rain Industries announces autonomous firefighting helicopter

Friday, November 4, 2022 RAIN INDUSTRIES PRESS RELEASE

Skyway acquires AAiM High Consulting

Friday, November 4, 2022 SKYWAY PRESS RELEASE

Sikorsky demonstrates to the U.S. Army for the first time how an optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter flying in autonomous mode could resupply forward forces. These uninhabited Black Hawk flights occurred in October at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. Sikorsky Photo

Sikorsky and DARPA’s autonomous Black Hawk flies missions without pilots on board

Friday, November 4, 2022 SIKORSKY PRESS RELEASE

Precision and Guimbal are excited to be joining Microsoft Flight Simulator in bringing the future of flight training to a whole new audience. Microsoft Flight Simulator Image

Guimbal flies in Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition

Thursday, November 3, 2022 PRECISION PRESS RELEASE

Richard Tuthill, owner of road, rally and race car manufacturer Tuthill Porsche, has joined the Skyfly team. Skyfly Photo

Skyfly partners with Porsche specialist

Thursday, November 3, 2022 SKYFLY PRESS RELEASE

Aresia’s long line is adaptable to European and American standards. Aresia Photo

Aresia launches new long line

Thursday, November 3, 2022 ARESIA PRESS RELEASE

Pedro Queiroga brings levels 3 and 4 Safran engine repair experience to his new role with Pacific Crown Helicopters. PCH Photo

Pacific Crown Helicopters strengthens its engine capabilities

Thursday, November 3, 2022 PACIFIC CROWN HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Baldwin Safety & Compliance integrates ForeFlight Dispatch

Thursday, November 3, 2022 BALDWIN SAFETY & COMPLIANCE PRESS RELEASE

The team behind the e-R44’s landmark flight stands alongside the aircraft. Dan Megna Photo

Tier 1 Engineering’s electric e-R44 makes historic airport-to-airport cross-country flight

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 KEN SWARTZ

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter launches from the flight deck of Royal Australian Navy Canberra-class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) above a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall Photo

Bell completes U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Program of Record

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Rocket Lab to attempt next mid-air helicopter rocket catch

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 ROCKET LAB PRESS RELEASE

Information sought in Ornge laser strike

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 ORNGE PRESS RELEASE

The MTR138-000GNW boasts a 138-174 MHz FM VHF remote-mount transceiver with 128 channels, including two programmable synthesized guard receiver channels. AEM Photo

AEM introduces new mission transceiver remote radio

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 AEM PRESS RELEASE

The agreement for the purchase was signed at The Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan

Royal Jordanian Air Force to purchase Bell 505s

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Walker recently completed his commercial helicopter license. Tristan Walker Photo

Former Olympic athlete training for future in the sky

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 NATASHA MCKENTY

Bill Hoback. Precise Flight Photo

Precise Flight announces new COO

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 PRECISE FLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

The VoloCity prototype flight testing in Germany. Volocopter expects to launch its first commercial air taxi routes in the next two years in megacities like Singapore, Rome, Paris, and the NEOM region. Volocopter Photo

Volocopter raises additional $182M

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 VOLOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

EHang and HAECO Group MOU signing ceremony. EHang Photo

EHang and HAECO Group explore partnership

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED PRESS RELEASE

Boston MedFlight has provided critical care transport to more than 93,000 patients since its inception in 1985. Boston MedFlight Photo

Boston MedFlight named a top women-led business

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 BOSTON MEDFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

Amprius Technologies claims to produce the highest energy density cells in the world, based on its 100% silicon nanowire anode platform. This is one of the breakthroughs needed to enable eVTOL and other electric aircraft to have practical use range and endurance. Graphic courtesy of Amprius Technologies

Explaining Amprius’ extreme fast charge battery technology

Monday, October 31, 2022 ALEX SCERRI

Pacific AirHub announces team expansion

Monday, October 31, 2022 PACIFIC AIRHUB PRESS RELEASE

The light twin-engine H135 is equipped with the most advanced technologies available, including Airbus Helicopters’ Helionix avionics suite. Christian Keller Photo

Spanish Ministry of Interior takes delivery of first two H135s

Monday, October 31, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Ecocopter’s aircraft and specialized crews play a key role in battling Chile’s wildfires. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter supports fire suppression in Chile

Monday, October 31, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The Robinson fleet in flight: a two-place R22 (bottom left), a four-seat R44 (bottom right) and the turbine-powered R66 (top). Skip Robinson Photo

An upward trajectory for Robinson Helicopter Company

Friday, October 28, 2022 DAN MEGNA

IBAC announces governing board executive officers for next term

Friday, October 28, 2022 IBAC PRESS RELEASE

Saudia intends to launch a state-of-the-art service with the purchase of 100 Lilium Jets. Lilium Image

Lilium and Saudia announce plan to bring electric air mobility to Saudi Arabia

Friday, October 28, 2022 LILIUM PRESS RELEASE

Air Industries wins LTA for Black Hawk components

Friday, October 28, 2022 AIR INDUSTRIES PRESS RELEASE

Sgt. Burns was recognized with the Award for Engineering Excellence at the RAF Benson annual awards reception. Heli-One Photo

British sergeant recognized for excellence in Puma management

Friday, October 28, 2022 HELI-ONE PRESS RELEASE

LCI CEO, Jaspal Jandu, speaking at the Charter launch event. LCI Photo

LCI signs sustainability charter with Aircraft Leasing Ireland

Friday, October 28, 2022 LCI PRESS RELEASE

Mustang Helicopters & XL Aero introduce AS350/AS355 side pull system

Friday, October 28, 2022 XL AERO PRESS RELEASE

The AW119Kxs feature digital technology, which increases operational effectiveness and lowers operating costs. Leonardo Photo

Italy’s Carabinieri to expand mission capabilities with new AW119Kx helicopters

Thursday, October 27, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

The Ecocopter fleet allows adventurers access to powder and landscapes far from crowded ski areas. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter resumes heli-skiing Chilean Patagonia

Thursday, October 27, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

National Grid’s fleet includes eight helicopters. Those covering all of England and Wales are in National Grid’s white and blue livery. National Grid Photo

National Grid’s helicopters help keep Britain’s electricity flowing

Thursday, October 27, 2022 NATIONAL GRID PRESS RELEASE

The test flights took place at the ATLAS Test Flight Centre in Villacarrillo, Jaén, Spain. Umiles Photo

Umiles Next and Tecnalia complete second test flight of Concept Integrity

Thursday, October 27, 2022 UMILES PRESS RELEASE

Bellwether challenged the stereotype of an aircraft with fixed wings or external propellers and refused the prejudice that eVTOL aircraft are just smaller airplanes. Bellwether Image

Bellwether reveals new generation flying car model

Thursday, October 27, 2022 BELLWETHER PRESS RELEASE

Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison was among the Pawn Star cast who filmed an episode at AHMEC. History Photo

‘Pawn Stars’ films at American Helicopter Museum

Thursday, October 27, 2022 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

KTS now includes certified full performance engine testing utilizing both test cells which have been correlated using a “gold standard” Rolls-Royce RR300-provided engine. KTS Photo

KTS announces fully certified Rolls-Royce RR300 dual testing capability

Thursday, October 27, 2022 PRECISION AVIATION GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Alpha Aviation will install the new simulator at their base in Tokyo in the coming months. Entrol Photo

Alpha Aviation purchases an Entrol AS350 FTD Level 5 simulator

Thursday, October 27, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

The integration of the location information from Artemis into OpenSight creates a clearer operational picture for the operator. FlySight Image

Smith Myers announces Artemis integration with FlySight software

Thursday, October 27, 2022 SMITH MYERS COMMUNICATIONS LTD AND FLYSIGHT PRESS RELEASE

Paraclete Aviation co-founder and former vice president Anthony Economos has been promoted to president of company. The announcement was made at AMTC22 Elevated on Oct. 25. Brent Bundy Image

Anthony Economos takes the helm of Paraclete Aviation

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

Pictured from left are Kolby Kolbet, interim president and CEO of the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), Romain Trapp, president and head of North America for Airbus Helicopters, Lee Bollock, assistant vice president of emergency services at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, Brandon Bell, director of flight operations, Anna Vanden Bosch, director of clinical operations, Dr. John Travnicek, medical director, Sarah Christie, perinatal transport coordinator, Ashley Walter, registered nurse, Travis Struss, operations manager, Jes Hanssen, paramedic, and Chad Jones, paramedic. Brent Bundy Images

Airbus Helicopters recognizes air medical professionals at AMTC22 Elevated

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

AutoFlight is one of only two winged eVTOL companies worldwide that has publicly demonstrated successful transition from vertical hover to horizontal forward flight with a full-scale aircraft. AutoFlight Image

AutoFlight takes flight

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 TREENA HEIN

Deliveries of remanufactured E-model Apaches represent the next step in the long-term partnership between Boeing and the Netherlands. Boeing Photo

Boeing delivers first upgraded AH-64E Apache to RNLAF

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 BOEING PRESS RELEASE

HEXA is already approved to fly under the FAA’s Part 103 rules, and no pilot’s license is required to fly for personal/recreational, non-commercial use. LIFT Photo

Cleaner and quieter alternative to helicopter tours coming to NYC

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 LIFT AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Boost Systems offers the only FAA approved personnel carrying device system with insulated suspension lines and flash rated harnesses for utility HEC operators. Boost Photo

Boost Systems announces FAA approval for insulated suspension lines and flash rated harnesses

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 BOOST SYSTEMS

The medical equipped cabin of the AW609 can board up to five medical crew members and one patient on a stretcher. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo showcasing AW609 EMS mock-up and AW169 at AMTC22 Elevated

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

More than half of all air medical helicopters flying in North America were produced by Airbus, and Airbus helicopters are flown by all of the continent’s major HEMS operators. Dianne Bond Photo

Airbus maintains position in North American air medical market

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Rescue specialists learn to work with various rescue devices. In this case the ARES (Air Rescue Extraction System) Bag, in challenging terrain.

The hoist evolution: How Utah DPS introduced its hoist program

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 DAN MEGNA

GPMS and Truth Data Insights announce MOU

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

Charlea Boucher, project officer at Leonardo Helicopters UK, cemented her hands into the ground of the Single-Site Logistics Hub as a symbol of the forward-looking Hub securing the future of logistics on-site in Yeovil. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo ‘cements’ next-generation of investment at Single-Site Logistics Hub

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

PAI provides precision machined components to aerospace and defense companies, supporting every major fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft program. Essex Photo

Essex Industries acquires Precision Aerospace, Inc.

Monday, October 24, 2022 ESSEX INDUSTRIES PRESS RELEASE

The NovaSim VR will allow Advanced Rotorcraft Technology to demonstrate its flight models in a totally immersive experience. Brunner Photo

ART employing Brunner’s NovaSim VR simulator

Monday, October 24, 2022 BRUNNER PRESS RELEASE

All certified tail rotors have the authority to recover from unanticipated yaw with a sustained pedal input when operating within their performance limits. However, LTE can be especially critical in power-limited situations. Dylan Phelps Photo

Unpacking the myth of loss of tail rotor effectiveness

Monday, October 24, 2022 ELAN HEAD

Founded in 2010 and backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, Kittyhawk built 111 aircraft and conducted more than 25,000 successful piloted and autonomous flights. Kitty Hawk Image

The fallout of Kittyhawk’s demise

Monday, October 24, 2022 TREENA HEIN

The Tennessee Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team partnered with Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency and other local and state first responders during a joint search and rescue exercise, Oct. 19, on Kentucky Lake. Kealy Moriarty for Tennessee National Guard Public Affairs Office Photo

TN-HART team partners with local EMA for rescue exercise

Monday, October 24, 2022 CAPT. KEALY MORIARTY FOR TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Arrow Aviation is now an authorized service center for Skytrac’s Iridium satcom terminals and accessories. Skytrac Photo

Skytrac names Arrow Aviation authorized service center

Monday, October 24, 2022 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

Brent Klavon. ANRA Technologies Photo

ANRA Technologies names chief strategy officer

Monday, October 24, 2022 ANRA TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

With the release of the latest X-Plane 12 flight simulation gaming software on Oct. 19, the world can experience what it’s like to fly in a Beta Technologies’ Alia-250 eVTOL aircraft. X-Plane 12 screenshot courtesy of Joe Mattern

Experiencing the future of flight through simulation software

Friday, October 21, 2022 JEN NEVANS

Soaring Eagle Technologies achieves key BVLOS waiver

Friday, October 21, 2022 SOARING EAGLE TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

U.S. DOT announces new AAAC members

Friday, October 21, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

The MPVK enhances safety for both pilots and ground crews. SPAES Photo

SPAES promotes Swiss Rotor Services’ MPVK

Friday, October 21, 2022 SPAES PRESS RELEASE

The drones will provide supplemental airborne reconnaissance, surveillance and tracking capability in areas that lack nearby traditional surveillance systems or available manned air support. Red Cat Photo

U.S. Border Patrol purchasing over $1M in drones

Friday, October 21, 2022 RED CAT HOLDINGS PRESS RELEASE

The leased helicopters are supporting PHI’s growing operations in the Gulf of Mexico and Australia, transporting passengers for the largest integrated oil-and-gas companies in the world. Milestone Photo

Milestone leases three more helicopters to PHI

Friday, October 21, 2022 MILESTONE PRESS RELEASE

Lockheed Martin executives said there’s additional interest in the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift cargo helicopter, which will help ramp up Lockheed’s business and sales in 2024. Sikorsky Photo

Lockheed Martin expects growth to return in 2024

Thursday, October 20, 2022 JEN NEVANS

HAL received the “Raksha Anveshan Ratn” award for its development of an indigenous automatic flight control system for the light combat helicopter. HAL Photo

Indian government recognizes HAL for excellence

Thursday, October 20, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

The new contract between Babcock and HIOWAA sees a move to 19-hour operations on a full-time basis. Tim Wallace Photo

Babcock extends contract with HIOWAA

Thursday, October 20, 2022 BABCOCK PRESS RELEASE

Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 operates day and night, under adverse weather conditions, with a range up to 124 miles (200 km), both on land and at sea. Schiebel Photo

Schiebel Camcopter S-100’s ASW capability impresses at NATO exercise

Thursday, October 20, 2022 SCHIEBEL PRESS RELEASE

The AW101 NAWSAR was put through its paces in Colorado, one mile above sea level. Leonardo Photo

AW101 completes high-altitude trials stateside

Thursday, October 20, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

JSfirm.com advises proactive approach to landing applicants

Thursday, October 20, 2022 JSFIRM PRESS RELEASE

Heli-One establishes in-house AW139 gearbox testing

Thursday, October 20, 2022 HELI-ONE PRESS RELEASE

From an engineering perspective, eVTOLs make an excellent safety case. The inherent features of multirotors, dual motors, and multiple power cells, as well as the reduced complexity of multiphase systems to perhaps only one system makes excellent sense. iStock Image

The sky is the limit: Powering the future of flight by 2024

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 MARTIN CULLEN

The “Stop the Chop Act,” passed by the New York state assembly in early June 2022 would make it legal for anyone to sue a pilot, flight department, line service personnel or company employee operating in the state for alleged helicopter noise pollution, even if the operation is complying with federal laws and regulations. Bell Photo

Industry tackles helicopter noise concerns in New York

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 TREENA HEIN

Ultra Maritime and UMS Skeldar will review how a medium-sized UAS can be used to deploy sonobuoys to track potentially hostile submarines. UMS Skeldar Image

Ultra Maritime & UMS Skeldar to evaluate UAS based anti-submarine warfare solution

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 UMS SKELDAR PRESS RELEASE

The AW609 AC5 made its first flight in Philadelphia on Oct. 13. Leonardo Photo

AW609 tiltrotor program sets major milestone with first production aircraft’s maiden flight

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

The K-MAX is a rugged, low-maintenance aircraft that features a counter-rotating rotor system and is optimized for repetitive external load operations. Roger Ming Photo

Kaman announces K-MAX order from North American Helicopter

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 KAMAN PRESS RELEASE

Straight and Level has deepened its bench of executive producers with the addition of David Brigham and Danny Brigham of AeroBrigham, who will also be on-hand as co-hosts of the series’ 2022 NBAA coverage. AeroBrigham Photo

Straight and Level, presented by AeroBrigham, is “game on” at 2022 NBAA-BACE

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 ASSENT MEDIA + ENTERTAINMENT PRESS RELEASE

Marc Ausman, Electra chief product officer (left), and Welojets founder Alfredo Lisdero sign LOI agreement at NBAA-BACE, Oct 18, 2022. Electra Photo

Electra marks sale of 1,000th eSTOL

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 ELECTRA PRESS RELEASE

Joby’s all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft during a flight test. Business Wire Photo

Joby applies for Japan aircraft certification

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 JOBY PRESS RELEASE

ACH 130 Aston Martin Edition. Adrien Daste Photo

First ACH130 Aston Martin Edition sale in Latin America announced

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 ACH PRESS RELEASE

The newly delivered ACH130 Aston Martin Edition. Jake Jones Photo

Airbus Corporate Helicopters delivers first ACH130 Aston Martin Edition in U.S.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 ACH PRESS RELEASE

The collaboration will leverage more than 40 years of BAE Systems’ expertise in designing and certifying flight-critical fly-by-wire systems for commercial and military aircraft. Supernal Photo

BAE Systems and Supernal announce collaboration

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 SUPERNAL PRESS RELEASE

Supernal and Honeywell team for AAM avionics

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 SUPERNAL PRESS RELEASE

GAMA applauds signing of AAM legislation

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Heli-One will provide MRO services for airframe, engines, and components for NATO user nations helicopters on an ad hoc basis. Heli-One Photo

NSPA awards Heli-One multiyear contract

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 HELI-ONE PRESS RELEASE

Archer Aviation, Inc., one of the leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft companies, has increased its VFS membership level from a Small Business Member to a Gold Member. Archer Photo

VFS hits 180 corporate members

Monday, October 17, 2022 VERTICAL FLIGHT SOCIETY PRESS RELEASE

Robert Steen Kledal. Survitec Photo

Survitec names new CEO

Monday, October 17, 2022 SURVITEC PRESS RELEASE

CT7-2E1 engine. GE Photo

Poland selects GE’s CT7 engines for AW149 Fleet

Monday, October 17, 2022 GE AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Skyports grows footprint in Asia-Pacific with office in Japan

Monday, October 17, 2022 SKYPORTS PRESS RELEASE

With a maximum hook weight of 25,000 lb., the Air Crane will bring a new level of capability to Helicopter Express’s fleet. Helicopter Express Photo

Helicopter Express expands capabilities with purchase of S-64F

Monday, October 17, 2022 HELICOPTER EXPRESS PRESS RELEASE

The Honourable Company of Air Pilots was established as a Guild in 1929 in order to ensure that pilots and navigators of the (then) fledgling aviation industry were accepted and regarded as professionals. Honourable Company of Air Pilots Image

ICARUS Devices recognized by Honourable Company of Air Pilots

Monday, October 17, 2022 ICARUS DEVICES PRESS RELEASE

Midnight was recently announced as Archer’s piloted-plus-four-passenger eVTOL aircraft, which the company intends to sell to customers like United Airlines and utilize in its planned urban air mobility service. Archer Image

Archer unveiling Midnight at November open house

Monday, October 17, 2022 ARCHER PRESS RELEASE

With weights ranging from 10 to 20 pounds and a compact form, StartStick GPUs allow ease of field and ramp operations as well as maximum aircraft availability. ABS Photo

Aviation Battery Systems announces milestone delivery

Monday, October 17, 2022 ABS PRESS RELEASE

Six things to know about China’s plan to certify and begin eVTOL operations

Friday, October 14, 2022 TREENA HEIN

Volatus’s acquisition of Synergy Aviation will add over 500,000 km of oil-and-gas pipeline right-of-way surveillance to its portfolio. Heath Moffatt Photo

Volatus Aerospace to acquire Synergy Aviation

Friday, October 14, 2022 VOLATUS AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Two truckloads of Neste MY SAF reduce carbon emissions by 38 metric tons across its lifecycle—the equivalent of the amount of carbon emissions created by consuming 88 barrels of oil. Avfuel Photo

Avfuel and Sheltair cover SAF bases for NBAA-BACE

Friday, October 14, 2022 AVFUEL PRESS RELEASE

Under the contract, NHV will perform flights to the Forties Unity from NHV Aberdeen. Murphy Michael Photo

NHV Aberdeen receives contract award

Friday, October 14, 2022 NHV GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Ecocopter helicopters have assumed an important role in protecting Chilean agricultural operations from damage from cold temperatures. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter protects crops from frost

Friday, October 14, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Berg Insight releases report on eVTOLs

Friday, October 14, 2022 BERG INSIGHT PRESS RELEASE

The EC135 will be used to support law enforcement operations in coordination with city, county and other state agencies by using CNC.LIVE to provide live, cloud-based downlink video for use by ground personnel. CNC Photo

CNC Technologies delivers EC135T2+ to MS DPS

Friday, October 14, 2022 CNC TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

Produced from sustainable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, SAF delivers up to 80% fewer lifecycle carbon emissions than the traditional jet fuel it replaces. Aberdeen International Airport Photo

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes SAF

Friday, October 14, 2022 ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRESS RELEASE

Unlike traditional automatic fixed ELTs and stand-alone units, the Ultima-DT is tightly connected to the avionics system, activating upon detection of a potential distress condition. Orolia Photo

Orolia’s ELT-DT receives Cospas-Sarsat and EASA certification

Friday, October 14, 2022 OROLIA PRESS RELEASE

Built on top of the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital on the Salford Royal Hospital site, the helipad deck is approximately 284 square feet (26.4 square meters). HELP Appeal Photo

Salford Royal rooftop helipad now complete

Friday, October 14, 2022 HELP APPEAL PRESS RELEASE

Among the changes to the outside of the aircraft is the replacement of a standard tail with vertical stabilizer for a V-tail. Zuri Image

Zuri announces hybrid VTOL project updates

Friday, October 14, 2022 ZURI PRESS RELEASE

An engineer used da Vinci’s aerial screw concept to create a flyable drone that may have lessons for the future of vertical lift. Austin Prete Image

‘Crimson Spin’ brings da Vinci helicopter design to life

Thursday, October 13, 2022 BEN FORREST

Vman Aero Services has signed a letter of intent with HAL for five LUHs. Vman Photo

Vman signs LOI with HAL for LUHs

Thursday, October 13, 2022 VMAN AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Under an agreement managed through the office of U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales, more than 30 Chinook helicopter engines will be supplied to the British Army. Honeywell Photo

Honeywell wins T55 engine contract in support of U.K. MOD

Thursday, October 13, 2022 HONEYWELL PRESS RELEASE

Magellan will support the production of the CH-53K LRIP configuration helicopter. Magellan Photo

Magellan Aerospace awarded multi-year contract from Sikorsky

Thursday, October 13, 2022 MAGELLAN PRESS RELEASE

The new HH-60W Jolly Green II will replace the HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet. Lockheed Martin Photo

USAF declares IOC of Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II

Thursday, October 13, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Baldwin Safety & Compliance develops innovative accident prevention tool

Thursday, October 13, 2022 BALDWIN SAFETY & COMPLIANCE PRESS RELEASE

Switlik has manufactured out of Trenton since 1920, and has been employing both Trenton and Hamilton residents for over 100 years. Switlik Photo

Switlik Survival Products breaks ground on expansion

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 SWITLIK PRESS RELEASE

Bell has delivered 78 Bell 505s in Europe to customers in Italy, Switzerland, Slovakia, and now Greece. Bell Photo

Bell announces first Bell 505 delivery to Greece

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Integration of Eve’s UATM solution into Skyway’s air traffic vertiport operation service offerings is expected to increase industry support for eVTOL sales. Eve Image

Eve and Skyway collaborate for UTAM

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 EVE AIR MOBILITY PRESS RELEASE

Airspeeder pilot Zephatali Walsh beat fellow-competitor Fabio Tishcler in a tense and close inaugural EXA remotely piloted race. Airspeeder Image

World’s first flying car race held in South Australia

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 AIRSPEEDER PRESS RELEASE

European Rotors’ inaugural event included 160 exhibitors. European Rotors Photo

European Rotors exhibitor registration outpacing 2021

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 EUROPEAN ROTORS PRESS RELEASE

Damage to the engine’s number-four cylinder intake valve allowed the fuel and air mixture, and exhaust gases, into the aircraft’s air induction system. ATSB Photo

ATSB issues report on R22 forced landing

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

As part of the training orientation process, the dogs were led by their handlers to the flight line and practiced boarding and dismounting the helicopter while the rotors were spinning. Michelle Thum Photo

Military working dogs receive MedEvac training

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 MICHELLE THUM FOR PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND EUROPE

Daniel Bishop. Vita Photo

Vita Inclinata announces new aerospace advisor

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

KULR Technologies claims its KULR VIBE is an AI-driven technology that uses advanced algorithms to identify excess vibration that can lead to component failure and energy loss. KULR Technologies Image

KULR targets military, civil rotorcraft markets with its vibration reduction technology

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 BEN FORREST

During the Delta Air Lines and Joby Media Roundtable in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Rank Studios Photo

Delta, Joby Aviation partner for home-to-airport transportation

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 JOBY PRESS RELEASE

EH216 AAV conducts flight demos in Spain. EHang Photo

EH216 AAV conducts AMU-LED flight demos

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 EHang Holdings Press Release

The H64 is installed and certified as an FTD Level 2 at Heli Protection Europe srl Training Center in Italy. Entrol Image

Entrol presents the H64, based on Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

Sikorsky is on track to deliver a fourth S-92 aircraft to the Korea Coast Guard next year. Sikorsky Photo

Sikorsky delivers S-92 helicopter to Korea Coast Guard

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 SIKORSKY PRESS RELEASE

Garrett Ferris. Essex Photo

Essex Industries announces new VP/GM Essex Milford

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 ESSEX INDUSTRIES PRESS RELEASE

The VFS workforce report is available for free download. VFS Image

VFS releases report on vertical flight workforce

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

The Alpha UAVs combined with the FlightOps system were proven to be scalable and adaptable. Alpha Photo

Alpha Unmanned Systems fully integrated with FlightOps

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 ALPHA UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Kaman to build cargo UAS prototype for U.S. Marines

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 KAMAN PRESS RELEASE

Raider X features Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)-based avionics and mission systems offering “plug-and-play” options for computing, sensors, survivability and weapons. Lockheed Martin Photo

Sikorsky continues progress on Raider X helicopter for U.S. Army

Monday, October 10, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

General aviation stakeholders issue joint statement on EPA finding

Monday, October 10, 2022 AOPA, AAAE, API, EAA, GAMA, HAI, ICAS, NASAO, NATA, AND NBAA PRESS RELEASE

EPA proposes endangerment finding

Monday, October 10, 2022 EPA PRESS RELEASE

ICAO member states adopts net-zero 2050 global aspirational goal

Monday, October 10, 2022 ICAO PRESS RELEASE

The AW139, which will be leased to Sazma by ADA, will support offshore transport operations, as well as VIP transport as required. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo, ADA and SAZMA celebrate AW139 delivery

Monday, October 10, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

GAMA welcomes ICAO’s adoption of 2050 net-zero carbon goal

Monday, October 10, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Freedom Aero Service Inc. receives parts manufacturer approval from FAA

Monday, October 10, 2022 FREEDOM AERO SERVICE PRESS RELEASE

Helicopters warned to take extra precautions around airports

Friday, October 7, 2022 AARON KARP

After 22 years of service, Col. Nathan Diller will be retiring from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and his position as director of AFWERX, a USAF initiative tasked with overseeing the Agility Prime program. USAF Image

Col. Nathan Diller on the Agility Prime program and the future of vertical lift

Friday, October 7, 2022 GERRARD COWAN

SPAES completes glass cockpit upgrade for Bo.105

Friday, October 7, 2022 SPAES PRESS RELEASE

VAST concludes inaugural Global Safety Conference

Friday, October 7, 2022 VAST PRESS RELEASE

The LCH/LAH were developed to meet Korea’s requirements for local deployment in both civil and military sectors. Airbus Photo

Airbus and Korea Aerospace Industries deliver first Light Civil Helicopter

Friday, October 7, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Steven Jordan named VP and GM of Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc.

Friday, October 7, 2022 FIRST AVIATION SERVICES PRESS RELEASE

The vertiport is developed in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) “Prototype Technical Specifications for the Design of VFR Vertiports for Operation with Manned VTOL-Capable Aircraft Certified in the Enhanced Category.” Volocopter Press Release

Italy’s first vertiport deployed at Fiumicino Airport

Friday, October 7, 2022 VOLOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The Living Lab was unveiled in advance of Joby’s Field Trip event. Joby Photo

Joby and Skyports partner to deliver Living Lab for UAM

Friday, October 7, 2022 JOBY PRESS RELEASE

4D Map of Seongnam. MintAir Image

MintAir opens new highway in the sky for AAM flight service

Friday, October 7, 2022 MINTAIR PRESS RELEASE

NASA conducted a survey of 1,500 residents in Ohio and Los Angeles and found that 75% of respondents had no knowledge of advanced air mobility. NASA Image

NASA: Public awareness, acceptance of AAM is a big challenge

Thursday, October 6, 2022 AARON KARP

Archer Aviation said it expects to build its pilot conforming eVTOL aircraft, which it calls Midnight, by the end of 2023. Pictured is Archer’s Maker eVTOL demonstrator. Archer Aviation Image

Archer takes a ‘conservative approach’ to performance specs for Midnight eVTOL aircraft

Thursday, October 6, 2022 JEN NEVANS

Ecocopter’s current fleet consists of 18 aircraft, all manufactured by Airbus. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter expands fleet

Thursday, October 6, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Technimount EMS named finalist for 2022 EMS World Innovation Awards

Thursday, October 6, 2022 TECHNIMOUNT EMS PRESS RELEASE

PCSO’s second R66 police helicopter served as the test bed for certification. Robinson Photo

FAA certifies NVG-compatible cockpit for R66 police helicopter

Thursday, October 6, 2022 ROBINSON PRESS RELEASE

Google Earth with ATSB RPAS picture overlay, annotated by the ATSB. ATSB Image

ATSB: Bird carcass located near LongRanger helicopter accident site

Thursday, October 6, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

Frost & Sullivan applauds Archer Aviation

Thursday, October 6, 2022 FROST & SULLIVAN PRESS RELEASE

Guardian Helicopters Inc. achieves IS-BAO registration

Thursday, October 6, 2022 GUARDIAN HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Europe’s helicopter industry will once again head to Cologne, Germany, in November for European Rotors 2022. European Rotors Photo

European Rotors prepares for second edition

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Aero2, Dufour’s unmanned aerial vehicle, can take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but flies as fast and as energy efficient as a fixed wing aircraft. Dufour Photo

Dufour Aerospace and RUAG to cooperate on UAVs

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 DUFOUR AEROSPACE AND RUAG PRESS RELEASE

AutoFlight plans to achieve a successful transition flight of its air taxi, dubbed, Prosperity I, over U.S. soil in the coming months. AutoFlight Image

AutoFlight launches in the U.S. with two senior aviation hires

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 AUTOFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

A CH-146 Griffon helicopter during Exercise READY SOTERIA. AB Erica Seymour, 4 Wing Imaging Photo

Ingenio Aerospace part of RCAF CH-146 fleet upgrade

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 INGENIO AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Volatus Infrastructure partners with eVTOL manufacturer AIR

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 VOLATUS INFRASTRUCTURE AND AIR PRESS RELEASE

The Aviation Section of the Pennsylvania State Police provides aerial support to all federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies within the Commonwealth. PAC Photo

PAC International provides decades of service to PA State Police

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 PAC INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

German eVTOL startup Lilium told investors during a second-quarter earnings call that it remains on track to achieve type certification by 2025. Lilium Image

Lilium remains bullish on eVTOL progress

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 BEN FORREST

Wisk Aero has unveiled its sixth-generation eVTOL mock-up on Oct. 3. While the company has flown subscale versions of the aircraft, it has yet to begin flight testing a full-scale prototype, and company executives remained tight-lipped on when its flight test campaign will begin. Wisk Aero Image.

Wisk unveils its 6th-generation autonomous eVTOL mock-up

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 JEN NEVANS

The partners from the scientific, drone and aviation industries demonstrated possibilities and challenges of integrating unmanned flights into urban airspace shared with manned aviation. Markus Haslinger Photo

Drone integration test flights conducted in Austria

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 FREQUENTIS PRESS RELEASE

Alidaunia has joined Leading Helicopter Academies, Europe’s first helicopter training network. Alidaunia Photo

Alidaunia joins LHA

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 ALIDAUNIA PRESS RELEASE

Todd Powers (left) and Ronnie Ries. GPMS Photo

GPMS execs featured on Hangar Z podcast

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

The SAF supplied by TotalEnergies is produced in Europe and made from waste and residues from the circular economy. On this flight, the use of SAF produced by TotalEnergies reduced C02 emissions by 27%. NHV Photo

NHV completes first SAF flight in the offshore wind industry

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 NHV PRESS RELEASE

IADA’s booth near Textron Aviation’s convention floor exhibit, is designed for meetings and to support the aircraft resale organization’s members throughout the convention. IADA Photo

Over 85 IADA companies heading to Orlando for 2022 NBAA-BACE

Monday, October 3, 2022 IADA PRESS RELEASE

Helicopter Institute has selected FreeFlight Systems’ Terrain Series radar altimeters for their fleet of Bell 206, Bell 407, Bell 505, Airbus AS350, MD500, MD600, and Robinson R44 aircraft. FreeFlight Systems Photo

Helicopter Institute takes the lead in developing STCs for 5G-tolerant RADALTs

Monday, October 3, 2022 FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

The new custom stands will allow more efficient access for performing major maintenance on the EC145. S.A.F.E. Photo

S.A.F.E. delivers custom maintenance stands to Riverside County Sheriff

Monday, October 3, 2022 S.A.F.E. STRUCTURE DESIGNS PRESS RELEASE

Fokker Services & Fokker Techniek announce rebranding

Monday, October 3, 2022 FOKKER SERVICES GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Prototype of the AW169-FIPS during a test flight in North America. Rega Photo

Rega cancels AW169 order

Monday, October 3, 2022 REGA PRESS RELEASE

Mainichi Newspapers’ four H135 helicopters are jointly operated by Kyodo News, which covers nationwide activities. Frederic Tatin for Airbus Photo

Airbus delivers 100th H135 in Japan

Monday, October 3, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

EH216-S passenger-grade autonomous aerial vehicle. EHang Image

EHang announces progress towards EH216-S Type Certification

Monday, October 3, 2022 EHANG PRESS RELEASE

The dual hook system gives the operator the versatility of using the system for human cargo or standard external load cargo without changing configurations. Airwork Photo

New HEC dual hook receives CAANZ STC approval

Monday, October 3, 2022 AIRWORK (NZ) PRESS RELEASE

TSB explains the helicopter presumably flew parallel to the south edge of the field, on a heading of approximately 077° magnetic (M). At 0659:44, it struck wires at a height of approximately 30 feet AGL. Control of the helicopter was lost, and the helicopter collided with the ground before coming to rest on a grassy field approximately 270 feet beyond the wire strike location. (Image: TSB, Google Earth)

TSB report on RR44 helicopter crash points to wire strike, sun glare and ineffective reconnaissance

Friday, September 30, 2022 JEN NEVANS

The U.S. Air Force has contracted Aptima to look at the pilot skills needed to operate eVTOL aircraft. Using two simulators, Aptima gathered data from the learning and demonstration of piloting skills by the 83 participants in the project. Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Andrew Anderson

Nailing down eVTOL piloting skills

Friday, September 30, 2022 TREENA HEIN

Hillsboro Aero Academy announces Title IV status

Friday, September 30, 2022 HILLSBORO AERO ACADEMY PRESS RELEASE

“The Spirit of Texas” flew for 29 days, 3 hours and 8 minutes, covering 26,000 miles (41,843 kilometers) in 246.5 flight hours, and crossing 26 countries, and 22 seas and oceans. Bell Photo

40th anniversary of the world’s first circumnavigation by helicopter

Friday, September 30, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The inspiration for Icarus Aviation sprung from Charles Beesley’s own journey and the traveling he had to do to convert his dream to reality. Icarus Aviation Photo

Newly minted U.S. flight school chooses Guimbal Cabri G2

Friday, September 30, 2022 PRECISION SUPPORT SERVICES PRESS RELEASE

The sustainable Lilium Jet will complement GlobeAir’s current offerings in the French Riviera and Italy with a first and last mile service. Lilium Image

GlobeAir to serve Southern France and Italy with the Lilium Jet

Friday, September 30, 2022 LILIUM PRESS RELEASE

Volocopter, Pipistrel and M3 Systems recently completed deconfliction flight tests near Paris, France, to simulate a variety of real-world scenarios. Alex Scerri Image

Volocopter, Pipistrel and M3 Systems complete deconfliction flight tests in France

Thursday, September 29, 2022 ALEX SCERRI

Graduate students from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in the U.S. achieved first place in the Vertical Flight Society’s Student Design Competition. Richard Healy/Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Images

How will eVTOL developers ensure access for people with disabilities?

Thursday, September 29, 2022 BEN FORREST

HAI extends deadline for award nominations

Thursday, September 29, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The DroLEx project, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport as part of the “Innovative Air Mobility” program, is scheduled to run for 12 months. Wingcopter Image

Wingcopter tests potential of on-demand transport

Thursday, September 29, 2022 WINGCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The Subaru Bell 412EPX enables large cargo and personnel transportation with its ability to carry up to 5,385 lbs. Bell Photo

First Subaru Bell 412EPXs sold in Europe

Thursday, September 29, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The training device enables H125 pilots to receive credits towards a CPL, type ratings, as well as license and operator proficiency checks.VRM Switzerland Photo

Mevaro Helicopters receives first H125 VR Level 3 FTD in Germany

Thursday, September 29, 2022 VRM SWITZERLAND PRESS RELEASE

Kevin Campbell. Vita Photo

Kevin Campbell joins Vita Inclinata

Thursday, September 29, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

The Concept Integrity air taxi is designed to carry one person and cover urban distances of up to 15 kilometers in 15 minutes. Umiles Photo

Umiles Next’s air taxi takes to the sky

Thursday, September 29, 2022 UMILES NEXT PRESS RELEASE

SkyDrive and Volatus form strategic alliance

Thursday, September 29, 2022 SKYDRIVE AND VOLATUS PRESS RELEASE

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), guides a U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook from B Company, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, onto the deck. Capt. Frank Spatt for 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Photo

U.S. Army Chinooks conduct deck landings on USS Ronald Reagan

Thursday, September 29, 2022 CAPT. FRANK SPATT, 2ND COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE

Watch Lilium’s full transition from hover to wing-borne flight

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 LILIUM PRESS RELEASE

Erickson move its Air Cranes around the world, following the fires in an endless summer. Greg Doyle Photo

Helicopter pilots discuss different approaches to aerial firefighting around the world

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 MICHAEL DORAN

With this financial support, Bell is investing in the economic and social livelihood of Indigenous communities addressing Canada’s critical pilot shortage and increasing Indigenous representation in the aerospace sector. Bell Photo

Bell Textron Canada to contribute $500,000 to the First Nations Technical Institute

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD PRESS RELEASE

QAA general manager Brandon Stewart cuts a ribbon to signal the reopening of the company’s Tulsa operations. Hartzell Engine Tech Photo

Hartzell Engine Tech modernizes and doubles space for QAA

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 HARTZELL ENGINE TECH PRESS RELEASE

GMR’s Integrated Communications Center in Lewisville is remotely dispatching and monitoring air and ground first responder teams deployed to Florida. The air and ground crews will conduct patient evacuations and provide EMS services under the guidance of FEMA. GMR Photo

GMR sending helicopters and flight crews in advance of Hurricane Ian

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 GMR PRESS RELEASE

GPMS, Flightcell and Blue Sky Network partner to meet USFS MATOC requirements

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 JOINT GPMS, FLIGHTCELL, AND BLUE SKY NETWORK PRESS RELEASE

Kealey Judd. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo’s helicopter test flight team growing

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Monty McEwen. AEM Photo

AEM announces new QA manager

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 AEM PRESS RELEASE

All duty time data automatically synchronizes in Cirro, notifying pilots of their limits, rest-time requirements, and exceedances. AirSuite Image

Cirro by AirSuite launches new FDT tool

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 CIRRO PRESS RELEASE

Electra’s eSTOL aircraft is being designed to transport up to 1,800 pounds of cargo or move 9 passengers up to 500 miles. Electra Image.

MintAir chooses Electra for regional air mobility services in South Korea

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 MINTAIR CO. LTD AND ELECTRA.AERO, INC. PRESS RELEASE

Baldwin Safety & Compliance first vendor for new Rotorcraft-ASIAS data sharing platform

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 BALDWIN SAFETY & COMPLIANCE PRESS RELEASE

CNC has developed a customized solution tailored to NSP’s specific law enforcement needs. CNC Photo

CNC Technologies delivers airborne law enforcement mission suite for NSP’s Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 CNC TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

ITC’s complement of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft is currently operated in six jurisdictions and in a variety of missions to supporting ITC’s clients’ operations, including government, humanitarian and air ambulance missions. ITC Photo

ITC-AeroLeasing leases another EC225

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 ITC Press Realease

When the HH-46 Pedro on display outside the Havelock Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, North Carolina, was recently damaged in a vandalism incident, Fleet Readiness Center East artisans Thomas McKeel and Robert Waits were called in to repair the damage. Kimberly Koonce for FRCE Photo

FRCE artisans repair damaged vintage aircraft

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 KIMBERLY KOONCE FOR FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST

The video includes new video and animations. VRASF Image

Vuichard Recovery Aviation Safety Foundation releases new safety video

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 VUICHARD RECOVERY AVIATION SAFETY FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE

Blade India will act as Eve’s on-ground knowledge partner to create the UAM ecosystem. Blade Image

Blade and Eve announce partnership in India

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 BLADE AND EVE PRESS RELEASE

FAA releases vertiport design standards

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

During Honeywell’s Air Mobility Summit last week, policymakers, regulators and technology leaders came together to discuss what the U.S. needs to do to lead the global advanced air mobility industry and support this nascent sector. Honeywell Image

A race for global leadership in advanced air mobility

Monday, September 26, 2022 JEN NEVANS

Vertical Aerospace hopes that the VX4 will be certified in 2025. Vertical Aerospace Image

Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 takes flight

Monday, September 26, 2022 VERTICAL AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Bob Quinn, executive director of Partnership Programs at Pratt & Whitney, visited ITP Aero’s headquarters in Zamudio, Spain, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the partnership between the two companies. ITP Aero Photo

ITP Aero and Pratt & Whitney mark 10 years of partnership

Monday, September 26, 2022 ITP AERO PRESS RELEASE

A “bird’s eye view” of SkyDrive’s SD-05. SkyDrive Image

SkyDrive unveils SD-05 ‘flying car’ design

Monday, September 26, 2022 SKYDRIVE PRESS RELEASE

Tim Rolfe, HeliOffshore’s chief executive officer, said that a clear takeaway from the organization’s annual conference was delegates’ desire to encourage future leadership talent. HeliOffshore Photo

HeliOffshore introduces Safety Leadership Bursary

Monday, September 26, 2022 HELIOFFSHORE PRESS RELEASE

The front end of the Ghost features the Trillium EO/IR turret, and the top rail shows the modular payloads. Just behind the camera is the AI core, Lattice. Beneath the drone is the large battery pack. All components are completely waterproof. Dan Megna Photo

Ghost over the battlefield

Friday, September 23, 2022 BRENT BERGAN

Cleantech Solar will operate the solar PV system under a long-term power purchase agreement. Bell Photo

Bell signs with Cleantech Solar for photovoltaics system at Singapore facility

Friday, September 23, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Training Air Wing Five’s first 12 student naval aviators to begin training in the new TH-73A Thrasher helicopter stand in front of one of the aircraft. Lt.j.g. Nelson Chandler for NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Photo

First student naval aviators begin training in new helicopter system

Friday, September 23, 2022 JULIE ZIEGENHORN FOR NAVAL AIR STATION WHITING FIELD

Up until this point, Kitty Hawk had been focusing its attention on developing the single-seat Heaviside eVTOL aircraft. Kitty Hawk Image

Larry Page’s eVTOL startup Kitty Hawk winding down operations

Thursday, September 22, 2022 JEN NEVANS

The H160 will gradually start operating from the Lanveoc-Poulmic naval air station (Brittany), Cherbourg airport (Normandy), and the naval air station in Hyères (Provence). Anthony Pecchi for Airbus Helicopters Photo

French Navy takes delivery of first H160 for SAR

Thursday, September 22, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

GWAAC helicopter leaving its base for a mission. Babcock Photo

Babcock and GWAAC extend contract

Thursday, September 22, 2022 BABCOCK PRESS RELEASE

Enstrom Helicopter launches newsletter

Thursday, September 22, 2022 ENTSTROM PRESS RELEASE

The simulator will be equipped with Entrol’s top technology package, including the spherical 200ºx70º visual system, Entrol Image

Transportes Aéreos Pegaso purchases Entrol simulator

Thursday, September 22, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

Iridium Image

Iridium announces Operation Pacific Waves

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 IRIDIUM PRESS RELEASE

Baldwin Safety & Compliance synchronizes safety report filing with NASA ASRS submission

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 BALDWIN SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE PRESS RELEASE

“A big success”: Even more participants participated in the 2nd International HHO Symposium than last year. DRF Luftrettung Photo

DRF Luftrettung’s 2nd International HHO Symposium deemed ‘big success’

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

Former Virgin Galactic CFO joins Vita Inclinata’s corporate advisory board

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

Airbus and Ecocopter characterize their MOU as a major step towards the creation of a UAM ecosystem in Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Airbus Photo

Airbus and Ecocopter to pursue UAM services in Latin America

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Boeing and Wisk unveil concept of operations for UAM

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 BOEING AND WISK PRESS RELEASE

Higher education: The USAF’s 58th Special Operations Wing

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 ELAN HEAD

XMobots was developed with the mission of making drones a daily reality for the precision agriculture and geotechnology markets in Brazil and Latin America. XMobots Photo

Embraer announces investment in XMobots

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 EMBRAER PRESS RELEASE

SNC is part of a team of industry-leading partners being assembled by Bell as part of its effort to advance technical maturity and deliver HSVTOL capability to warfighters sooner. Bell Image

Bell selects Sierra Nevada Corporation for HSVTOL development team

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Much like the electric car market, the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry is grappling with retrofitting existing infrastructure, designing new purpose-built facilities, and mitigating the risks that come with the use of non-carbon-based fuel systems. Skyports Image

Setting the advanced air mobility fire safety agenda

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 ANDREW GIACINI

In January 2020, Bell revealed a full-scale mock-up of the second Nexus eVTOL aircraft named Nexus 4EX. Bell Image

Textron eAviation’s Rob Scholl on the status of the Nexus eVTOL aircraft

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 ALEX SCERRI

The Ventura County Aviation Unit supports two distinct departments under a unique cooperative agreement.

Flight of the Firehawk in Ventura County

Monday, September 19, 2022 SCOTT DWORKIN

A new helicopter training landing pad at Muir Army Airfield is dedicated to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Ruffner and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jarett Yoder. Capt. Travis Mueller for Pennsylvania National Guard Photo

Helicopter landing pad at Ft. Indiantown Gap dedicated to fallen Guardsmen

Monday, September 19, 2022 CAPT. TRAVIS MUELLER FOR PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD

Kaman Corporation completes acquisition of Parker-Hannifin Aircraft Wheel & Brake division

Monday, September 19, 2022 KAMAN PRESS RELEASE

The Axe is capable of flying either like a helicopter or a conventional fixed-wing aircraft. Skyfly Image

EVfly signs LOI for Axe by Skyfly eVTOLs

Monday, September 19, 2022 SKYFLY PRESS RELEASE

The U.S. Marine Corps has ordered 200 CH-53K King Stallions to replace the older generation CH-53E Super Stallions. Photo U.S. Marine Corps

CH-53K King Stallion makes the grade

Friday, September 16, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The new H125 helicopters will have a G500H TXi double glass cockpit and VEMD (Vehicle & Engine Multifunction Display) and will be compatible with the use of night vision goggles (NVG). Airbus Photo

Brazilian armed forces acquire 27 H125 helicopters

Friday, September 16, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Will Fulton to lead commercialization of Skyryse’s FlightOS

Friday, September 16, 2022 SKYRYSE PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 carry a cargo container with a CH-53K King Stallion at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Aug. 11, 2022. Cpl. Adam Henke for U.S. Marine Corps Photo

The King Stallion’s first exercise

Friday, September 16, 2022 1CPL. LAUREN SALMON 2ND MARINE AIRCRAFT WING

FAA experts to participate at VAST

Friday, September 16, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

The Elroy Chaparral cargo VTOL is likely to be the first to go into operation with Bristow, carrying supplies to remote locations. Bristow Image

Bristow outlines ambition to become a leader in advanced air mobility

Thursday, September 15, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

The RNoAF is fitting the Artemis location and detection system to all of their SAR Queens. Photo Smith Myers

Smith Myers’ Artemis location system used in ARCSAR Livex 2022

Thursday, September 15, 2022 GLENN SANDS

All new ICARUS Devices will feature a carbon fiber frame pictured above. ICARUS Photo

ICARUS Devices announces price drop

Thursday, September 15, 2022 ICARUS DEVICES PRESS RELEASE

The report identifies a range of training elements that can be integrated into technical training briefings and simulator training for front-line crews to help prevent offshore aviation accidents. HeliOffshore Photo

HeliOffshore releases research report on pilot focus and unexpected events

Thursday, September 15, 2022 HELIOFFSHORE PRESS RELEASE

Rescue 9: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit’s new H145

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 DAN MEGNA

Bristow to present at the 30th Annual Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

True Blue Power’s USB ports eliminate the need for a bulky charging adaptor. True Blue Power Photo

True Blue Power expands USB product line

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 TRUE BLUE POWER PRESS RELEASE

In the recent Hangar Z Podcast, Jon Grey and Jeff Ratkovich sit down with Shotover Systems CEO Tom Churchill. Shotover Systems Photo

Shotover CEO featured on Hangar Z podcast

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 SHOTOVER SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

The modular design of the vertiports allows for them to be shipped to any location. Contreras Earl Architecture Image

Skyportz opens vertiport database, releases modular design

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 SKYPORTZ PRESS RELEASE

Australian company Skyportz has identified 400 sites in the country as possible locations for vertiports once advanced air mobility (AAM) arrives in the region. Skyportz Image

Skyportz readies vertiport infrastructure for Australian AAM as others seek entry

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 EMMA KELLY

The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is working closely with Australian eVTOL designer and developer AMSL Aero on its Vertiia eVTOL aircraft. AMSL is scheduled to launch the flight test program for its full-scale prototype later this year. AMSL Aero Image

Building the right environment for AAM and eVTOL operations in Australia

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 EMMA KELLY

The Bell 412 EPi will expand the Virginia State Police’s emergency services fleet. Bell Photo

Virginia State Police adds Bell 412 EPi to emergency services fleet

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

HeliSAS autopilot & SAS. Genesys Aerosystems Photo

Genesys Aerosystems receives EASA approval for HeliSAS autopilot for Bell 505

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 GENESYS AEROSYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Entrol commits to environmental improvement with entrolZERO

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

Fredrik Bergman. Savback Helicopters Photo

Savback Helicopters announces Fredrik Bergman as commercial director

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 SAVBACK HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Some airborne law enforcement agencies are finding a balance with a mixed fleet of helicopters and unmanned aerial systems, incorporating new tools to improve their mission performance. Brent Bundy Photo

Airborne law enforcement facing labor shortage despite increase in demand

Monday, September 12, 2022 JEN BOYER

VNS has proved its ability to provide accurate navigational information for flights where there may be an intermittent loss of GNSS signal and also when a flight must be executed from the outset without GNSS data. UAV Navigation Photo

UAV Navigation releases Visual Navigation System

Monday, September 12, 2022 UAV NAVIGATION PRESS RELEASE

From left: Andreas Sedlmayr, partner and grandson of the founder and Martin Kroell, Managing Partner at Autoflug. Autoflug Photo

Autoflug awarded the Deutscher Mittelstandspreis 2022

Monday, September 12, 2022 AUTOFLUG PRESS RELEASE

Using 5G capabilities, network engineers transfer health and usage data from a Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk to Waterton, Colorado, for real-time analysis. Lockheed Martin Photo

Lockheed Martin, AT&T demonstrate 5G high speed transfer of Black Hawk data to 5G.MIL pilot network

Monday, September 12, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Among the displays at the AHMEC is a depiction of a US Army H-13 helicopter (Bell Model 47) that has airlifted a wounded soldier to a M.A.S.H. unit in the Changjin area of Korea, circa 1950. AHMEC Photo

American Helicopter Museum to offer free Museum Day admission

Monday, September 12, 2022 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

Poland’s selection of the Apache enhances interoperability and cooperation between Poland, the U.S. Army and NATO nations. Boeing Photo

Poland picks Boeing’s AH-64 for KRUK program

Friday, September 9, 2022 BOEING PRESS RELEASE

The AVIO-dg fuel cap is fully CNC machined with adjustable tension and replaceable seal. AVIO-dg Photo

AVIO-dg introduces fuel cap for AS350 and AS355

Friday, September 9, 2022 AVIO-DG PRESS RELEASE

A trio of MD MH-6M Little Birds from the U.S. Special Operations Training Battalion work in the desert. Ted Carlson Photo

New MD CEO to focus on product support

Thursday, September 8, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

Spectrum Aeromed introduces new president

Thursday, September 8, 2022 SPECTRUM AEROMED PRESS RELEASE

A UK NPAS EC135P2+, the fleet is due for replacement by around 2024-25, with a new tenure announced last week. NPAS Photo

UK’s National Police Air Service issues tender for 10 aircraft

Thursday, September 8, 2022 GLENN SANDS

United aims to revolutionize the commuter experience. United Image

United invests another $15M in electric flying taxi market with Eve

Thursday, September 8, 2022 UNITED AIRLINES/EVE HOLDINGS PRESS RELEASE

HeliDax’s has the largest in-service H120 fleet in the world today. Airbus Photo

Airbus and HeliDax sign first HCare Classics support contract

Thursday, September 8, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Three advanced SAR configured S-92 helicopters will provide the service. Bristow Photo

Bristow awarded multi-year SAR contract from Equinor

Thursday, September 8, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

VPorts to create AAM corridors between Canada and the U.S

Thursday, September 8, 2022 VPORTS PRESS RELEASE

Aero Asahi will use the simulator to practice the helicopter’s normal and emergency procedures and to train HEMS and SAR operations. Entrol Photo

Aero Asahi purchases H145/BK-117 D3 FTD Level 5 simulator

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

In combining eVTOL.com and verticalmag.com, MHM Publishing will bring readers the most complete picture of the vertical-lift world.

eVTOL.com joins verticalmag.com as leading vertical-lift news sites combine

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 MHM PUBLISHING PRESS RELEASE

The Sling Dragon is equipped with a GPS tracker that records the drops coordinates on a MicroSD card, allowing users to easily view a map of their burn area. SEI Photo

IBAMA introduces the Sling Dragon into aerial firefighting

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 SEI INDUSTRIES PRESS RELESAE

AEM welcomes Gord Gooding as CFO

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 AEM PRESS RELEASE

GPMS announces John Byus as Director of Sales for the Americas

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

2022 Whirly-Girls scholarship recipients. Whirly-Girls Photo

Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund opens 2023 scholarship season

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 WHIRLY-GIRLS PRESS RELEASE

The stands allow for multiple technicians to be working on the aircraft at the same time without impeding each other. S.A.F.E. Photo

S.A.F.E. works alongside L.A. County Fire in designing maintenance stands for B412

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 S.A.F.E. PRESS RELEASE

The joint work of Airbus and Hiratagakuen will support the development of advanced air mobility solutions with CityAirbus NextGen. Airbus Image

Airbus partners with Hiratagakuen to test future eVTOL flight routes

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Chuck Surack (center) stands outside the headquarters of Enstrom Helicopter Corp. – the company he dramatically saved from bankruptcy in May. Brent Bundy Photo

Chuck Surack aiming to take Enstrom ‘to new heights’

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

Star Trek comes to the American Helicopter Museum

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

Supply for sale continued to decrease in all asset classes through 2022. Aero Asset Photo

Aero Asset reports dip in sales and supply of preowned twin-engine helicopters

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 AERO ASSET PRESS RELEASE

Helmets and shovels lined up for the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence on day two of the National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, Aug. 23, 2022. Dennis Stewart for U.S. Air Force Photo

National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence breaks ground in Ohio

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 JEREMY DUNN FOR AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A New York Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter drops 600 gallons of water on a wild fire raging along a ridgeline in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in the Hudson Valley near Ellenville, New York on August 30, 2022. U.S. Army National Guard photo courtesy New York National Guard State Aviation Office

NY Army Guard UH-60s join in firefighting mission

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 MASTER SGT. RYAN CAMPBELL FOR NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD

The converted AS350B2 has been delivered to Helicraft for VIP transport and tours. G2 Aviation Photo

G2 Aviation converts utility AS350 B2 into a luxury VIP transport

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 G2 AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The initial class includes seven trainee pilots. DRF Luftrettung Academy Photo

DRF Luftrettung starts initial professional helicopter pilot training

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

The USFS has temporarily grounded its fleet of contracted Boeing CH-47 Chinooks.

U.S. Forest Service grounds Chinooks for inspections

Friday, September 2, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which provides emergency services to 5 million people across 4 million acres of Yorkshire, has recorded the highest percentage of female HEMSparamedics in its 20-year history. YAA Image

YAA celebrates highest percentage of female HEMS crew in 20 years

Friday, September 2, 2022 YAA PRESS RELEASE

WCM acts as a front-line Squadron, providing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to seven aircraft to give a contractually guaranteed 35 completed sorties per week. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo UK’s WCM team receives Commanding Officer’s Award

Friday, September 2, 2022 FROM LEONARDO UK

GAMA calls FAA decision on unleaded fuel a ‘milestone’

Friday, September 2, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

The pilots prepare a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for flight at the Deadhorse, Alaska, airport. John Pennell for U.S. Army Photo

1-52nd GSAB trains in Alaska’s Arctic

Friday, September 2, 2022 JOHN PENNELL FOR 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION

EAA sees general aviation moving closer to an unleaded future

Friday, September 2, 2022 EAA PRESS RELEASE

HAI applauds STC of GAMI unleaded fuel for GA piston aircraft

Friday, September 2, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The operator station cabinet provides mounting provisions for electrical equipment such as video monitors, communication control panels, and recording equipment to be installed by the end-user. SEA Photo

Southeast Aerospace receives STC for Bell 407 operator station

Friday, September 2, 2022 SEA PRESS RELEASE

The addition of the helicopters under the contract with Arista will enhance the Portuguese Air Force’s firefighting capabilities. Arista Photo

Arista Aviation awarded Portuguese Air Force contract

Friday, September 2, 2022 ARISTA AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The additional order for 12 MH-60R Seahawks will bring Australia’s fleet to 23 examples in operational service. U.S. Navy Photo

Australia orders 12 MH-60Rs from Lockheed Martin

Thursday, September 1, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC awarded $11.5 million Black Hawk rotor hub contract

Thursday, September 1, 2022 PIEDMONT PROPULSION SYSTEMS, LLC PRESS RELEASE

Ticket sales open for European Rotors 2022

Thursday, September 1, 2022 Avfoil

Hackensack Meridian’s AirMed earns CAMTS reaccreditation

Thursday, September 1, 2022 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PRESS RELEASE

Bristow Group presenting at the 2022 Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference

Thursday, September 1, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

Overair welcomes former Airbus exec as CCO

Thursday, September 1, 2022 OVERAIR PRESS RELEASE

The Schweizer line of helicopters includes the S300 series. Schweizer Image

BizCap secures $20 million credit facility for Schweizer

Thursday, September 1, 2022 BIZCAP PRESS RELEASE

HAI pursues workforce development at Utah roundtable

Thursday, September 1, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Due to the volume of water Type 1 helicopters can carry, the force of the water alone can cause serious injury to someone caught underneath. Sgt. Karl Johnson Photo

Report issued for helicopter water drop incident that injured firefighters

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 ELAN HEAD

The grounding order means that the U.S. Army’s 400 Chinooks will be unavailable for current operations. John Pennell for U.S. Army Photo

U.S. Army grounds its entire Chinook fleet

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The new design will deliver the lightest empty weight of any Chinook aerial fire suppression tank. ROTAK/Helitak Image

ROTAK and Helitak develop firefighting capabilities for CH-47D/234 Chinook

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 ROTAK AND HELITAK PRESS RELEASE

Blue Sky Network’s SkyLink qualified for crewed aircraft

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 BLUE SKY NETWORK PRESS RELEASE

The addition of helicopters under its contract with TCAA supports Sloane’s growing HEMS fleet, which has doubled in size over the past four years. Sloane Photo

Sloane Helicopters to supply new AW169s to TCAA

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 SLOANE HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Training courses should provide instruction in personal equipment, and specifically the immersion or survival suit, how it should be worn, donning and doffing procedures, and the importance of good care. Warsash Maritime School, Solent University Photo

Underwater escape: HUET best practices

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 MARIO PIEROBON

The workshop is geared towards federal, state and local decision makers who will be responsible for the development of AAM infrastructure policies, regulations, ordinances and codes. VFS Image

VFS workshop to tackle question of vertiport location

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 VERTICAL FLIGHT SOCIETY PRESS RELEASE

MintAir has agreed to order up to 40 of Jaunt’s aircraft to bring air mobility services to the Korean markets. Jaunt Image

MintAir and Jaunt Air Mobility announce strategic partnership

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 JAUNT AIR AND MINT AIR PRESS RELEASE

Reject or Continue? Understanding Category A Performance

Monday, August 29, 2022 KP SANJEEV KUMAR

The winning buyer chose to rely on the detailed listing description, high-quality images, and communications with AllSurplus representatives in making its purchase. Still from Liquidity Services Video

AllSurplus achieves record sale of 2 Bell 407GXs for major oil-and-gas corporation

Monday, August 29, 2022 LIQUIDITY SERVICES PRESS RELEASE

Two UH60M Black Hawks with Bravo Company, 3-227 Assault Helicopter Battalion. Capt. Taylor Criswell for U.S. Army Photo

State Department approves Black Hawk sale to Australia

Monday, August 29, 2022 U.S. DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY PRESS RELEASE

A Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape student from the 492nd Special Operations Wing reaches the 413th Flight Test Squadron UH-1 Huey during a test of the hoist system above the waters near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Aug. 16. Samuel King Jr. for U.S. Air Force Photo

USAF test, special ops units combine for water survival training

Monday, August 29, 2022 SAMUEL KING JR. FOR 96TH TEST WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The new units were designed to meet LifeFlight’s operational requirements and more closely replicate the interior features and exit systems of an AW139 aircraft. LifeFlight Australia Photo

LifeFlight Australia Training Academy ‘keeps it real’ with new HUET dunkers

Monday, August 29, 2022 LIFEFLIGHT AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

An MQ-8C Fire Scout lands at San Clemente Island from Point Mugu during Exercise Resolute Hunter. Northrop Grumman Photo.

MQ-8C Fire Scout succeeds in Exercise Resolute Hunter

Friday, August 26, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Preventable losses: USAIG on its decision to insist on CRFS

Friday, August 26, 2022 ELAN HEAD

The Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter – based on Leonardo’s proven dual-use AW139 helicopter – designed to protect intercontinental ballistic missiles and transport U.S. government officials and security forces. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo and Boeing deliver first four MH-139As to USAF

Friday, August 26, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Archer names head of Government Relations

Friday, August 26, 2022 ARCHER PRESS RELEASE

Tom Benson. GPMS Photo

GPMS welcomes Tom Benson to board of directors

Thursday, August 25, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

The development of the Z-10 was ‘assisted’ by a number of aerospace companies in the West, some of whom were later fined by the U.S. Government. CAIC Photo

Chinese CAIC Z-10Ks enter service with the PLA’s Hong Kong garrison

Thursday, August 25, 2022 GLENN SANDS

GAMA releases Q2 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report

Thursday, August 25, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Maintainers talk with the MH-139 Grey Wolf’s aircrew prior to a flight Aug. 17 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Samuel King Jr. for U.S. Air Force Photo

‘The leash was off’: Grey Wolf makes first flight with all USAF crew

Thursday, August 25, 2022 SAMUEL KING, JR. FOR U.S. AIR FORCE

BAE Systems has not revealed who the Apache operator is for the CMWS contract. RNLAF Photo.

BAE to upgrade missile warning systems on Apaches

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 GLENN SANDS

U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron fully extinguish an internal aircraft fire during a joint interoperability training exercise, Aug. 4, 2022, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Airman 1st Class Juliana Todd for U.S. Air Force Photo

908th Civil Engineer Squadron trains for helicopter fires

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JULIANA TODD FOR 908TH AIRLIFT WING

The LifeNet of New York fleet includes two EC135s. LifeNet of New York Photo

LifeNet of New York invests in upgraded aircraft and equipment

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 AIR METHODS PRESS RELEASE

Gov. Mills sits inside newly-acquired Bell 407 helicopter for MFS. State of Maine Photo

Maine Forest Service welcomes new helicopter

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Maine Forest Service Press Realease

Neste MY SAF is made from 100% sustainably sourced, renewable waste and residue raw materials—such as used cooking oil. Avfuel Photo

Avfuel, Neste and Hillsboro Aviation introduce SAF in Oregon

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 AVFUEL PRESS RELEASE

HAI issues RFI for safety, training, and operations services

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Roxanne Fawson. Metro Photo

Metro announces appointment to new customer support position

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 METRO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 525 is equipped with fly-by-wire (FBW) technology engineered to provide highly advanced safety and operating capabilities, and, upon certification, the aircraft is expected to provide industry leading range and speed. Bell Photo

Bell to showcase Bell 525 at ONS 2022

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

StarterGenerator.com signs distribution agreement with Wesco Manufacturing, Inc.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 STARTERGENERATOR.COM PRESS RELEASE

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Oliwhoper, 1st place graduate category. VFS Image

VFS announces winners of 39th Annual Student Design Competition

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

iAero is a purpose-built research, design and innovation facility in the heart of Somerset, built to support the competitiveness and growth of the aerospace and associated high-value design and engineering technology supply chains. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo announces iAero tenancy

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

The addition of PTB increases PAG’s repair stations to 20 worldwide and the company’s Engine Services Division. PAG Photo

PAG enters into definitive agreement to acquire PTB Group

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 PAG PRESS RELEASE

A UH-60V Black Hawk departs for a record test flight during the initial operational test & evaluation (IOT&E) at Ft. McCoy, WI. Paul Stevenson Photo

U.S. Army completes UH-60V IOT&E

Monday, August 22, 2022 PAUL STEVENSON FOR PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE, AVIATION

The U.S. Air Force called on the help of Air Center’s H225s for a recent course in offshore rescue. Airbus Photo

Air Center’s H225s employed in offshore training for elite pararescue forces

Monday, August 22, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Registration open for GAMA’s 2023 Aviation Design Challenge

Monday, August 22, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Crews trained in real-world settings meant to simulate the recovery of astronauts in emergency situations during launch or recovery. U.S. Space Command Photo

Navy helicopters participate in astronaut recovery exercise

Monday, August 22, 2022 U.S. SPACE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE

European Rotors’ Career Day is aimed at attracting a wider range of people into the industry, as well as encouraging those already working with helicopters to develop their careers by hearing about new opportunities. European Rotors Photo

European Rotors to provide training and recruitment opportunities

Monday, August 22, 2022 EUROPEAN ROTORS PRESS RELEASE

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign research pilots take flight in Sikorsky’s flight test helicopter SARA on March 22 in Stratford, Conn., in partnership with DARPA. Sikorsky Photo

NASA tests AAM automation concepts with Sikorsky

Monday, August 22, 2022 BEAU HOLDER AND LAURA MITCHELL FOR NASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER

Since 2019, SaxonAir has offset all the carbon emissions produced by its aircraft.

SaxonAir: Going the extra mile

Friday, August 19, 2022 JON DUKE

XL Aero’s fuel nozzle test stand offers a true turnkey solution, including a portable test stand, test fixtures and training to facilitate regulatory approval. XL Aero Photo

XL Aero introduces fuel nozzle test stand

Friday, August 19, 2022 XL AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

The research funded by the FAA awards will explore the use of drones in providing effective and efficient responses to different natural and human-made disasters. FAA Image

FAA awards $2.7M in drone research

Friday, August 19, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

Brian Wall. AEM Photo / Taylor Wylie. AEM Photo

AEM announces key leadership changes

Friday, August 19, 2022 AEM PRESS RELEASE

CHC Helicopter completes $500M recapitalization

Friday, August 19, 2022 CHC PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, 29th Infantry Division, Virginia National Guard, conduct Bambi bucket aerial firefighting training near Gjilan, Kosovo, June 2, 2022. Staff Sgt. Amouris Coss for U.S. Army Photo

KFOR 30’s training leads to aerial firefighting success

Thursday, August 18, 2022 STAFF SGT. AMOURIS COSS, 138TH PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT, U.S. ARMY

Marine Corps aviators in the CH-53K Containerized Flight Training Device (CFTD) experience a highly immersive virtual environment allowing flight crews to train on the full scope of Marine Corps heavy lift missions, including external lift operations. Lockheed Martin Photo

U.S. Navy expands CH-53K training with additional simulators

Thursday, August 18, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

The office in Malaysia will help HAL in its pursuit of new business opportunities in Malaysia and across the larger region. HAL Photo

HAL to open office in Malaysia

Thursday, August 18, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

Ecocopter has committed to offsetting the carbon footprint of all its flights. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter addresses climate change

Thursday, August 18, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The Umiles Next Integrity 3, the 700th eVTOL concept added to the VFS World eVTOL Aircraft Directory. Umiles Photo

VFS’s World eVTOL Aircraft Directory hits 700 concepts

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

The Subaru Bell 412EPX, possesses an increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs., external weight of 13,000 lbs. and ability to carry up to 5,000 lbs. of goods with the cargo hook. Bell Photo

Subaru Bell 412EPX joins San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Army Special Operations to receive nine more MH-47G Chinooks from Boeing

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 GLENN SANDS

B.Y.O.H.: An indescribable adventure

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 ANNIE VOGEL

Despite the complicated external factors, the helicopter market, from a lessor’s perspective, is steady. LCI Photo

LCI sees increased demand, but faces a shortage of airframes

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Smith Myers Artemis detect and find technology is deployed by the Royal Norwegian Airforce on search-and-rescue duties with the Leonardo AW101 SAR Queen for service throughout Norway. Smith Myers Photo

Smith Myers to demonstrate Artemis SAR technology in Arctic ‘catastrophe exercise’

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 SMITH MYERS PRESS RELEASE

Designed for all segments of aviation, including rotorcraft, and uncrewed aviation, the Terrain Series radar altimeters are the lightest, most advanced in their class. FreeFlight Photo

FreeFight receives TSO for 5G-tolerant radar altimeters

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Chief Aircrew Officer Simon Gray described winch training as “one of the biggest and most important skills the new doctors will learn.” RACQ LifeFlight Photo

LifeFlight Australia welcomes new doctors

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 RACQ LIFEFLIGHT RESCUE PRESS RELEASE

Besides offering guests an opportunity to see NHV’s facilities and aircraft, Family Day boasted a BBQ, bouncy castle and fun games. NHV Photo

NHV Group hosts Family Day

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 NHV GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Understanding wildfire weather to increase safety in aerial firefighting

Monday, August 15, 2022 ED BROTAK

In June 2022, an Airbus H225 performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel powering both Safran Makila 2 engines. Airbus Helicopters Photo

GAMA issues statement on Inflation Reduction Act

Monday, August 15, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

A MH-6M Little Bird helicopter lands on the Multi-Use Helicopter Trainer during a flight test at Fort Campbell, Kentucky June 29, 2022. The $5 million facility incorporates sea vessel flight deck configuration to facilitate safe and realistic training for aircrews and ground operators prior to operating in a harsh over-water environment. Charles Delano for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Photo

Multi-use helicopter training facility opened at Fort Campbell

Monday, August 15, 2022 CHARLES DELANO FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LOUISVILLE DISTRICT

While also preparing for an upcoming deployment, aviators with the 106th Aviation Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, operate inside the cockpit during an operational test of the UH–60V Blackhawk helicopter at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Mark Scovell, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Photo

Illinois Guard aircrews test Army’s newest helicopter upgrade

Friday, August 12, 2022 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4 STEVEN M. MELVIN, AVIATION TEST PROGRAM OFFICER, AVIATION TEST DIRECTORATE, U.S. ARMY OPERATIONAL TEST COMMAND

The Camcopter S-100 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS operates day and night, under adverse weather conditions with a range of payloads, out to 200 km, both on land and at sea. Schiebel Photo

Schiebel delivers UAS capability for Bristow’s U.K. MCA contract

Friday, August 12, 2022 SCHIEBEL PRESS RELEASE

Helisul Aviation is the first Brazilian customer to implement Foresight’s advanced HUMS capabilities. Helisul Photo

GPMS receives Brazilian STC for Foresight MX on Airbus H125

Friday, August 12, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

Grahm in an R-4/HNS-1 with one of the survivors of the Belgian airliner crash in September 1946 near Gander, Newfoundland. USCG/Stewart Graham Collection Photo

The lifesaving legacy of Commander Stewart Graham

Thursday, August 11, 2022 BOB PETITE

With a 45% share over the last ten years, Leonardo is the world leader in the twin-engine VIP/corporate helicopter market. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo’s VIP/corporate helicopter fleet set to grow in Brazil

Thursday, August 11, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Archer receives $10 million pre-delivery payment from United Airlines

Thursday, August 11, 2022 ARCHER PRESS RELEASE

In 2020, Joby became the first eVTOL developer to receive military airworthiness approval for its pre-production prototype aircraft. Joby Image

Joby expands partnership with U.S. Department of Defense

Thursday, August 11, 2022 JOBY PRESS RELEASE

DRF Luftrettung is now using the NIDApad, a special tablet for rescue services, for digital documentation at all bases. DRF Luftrettung Photo

DRF Luftrettung digitizes medical mission documentation

Thursday, August 11, 2022 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

AAAA welcomes passage of SAF tax credit

Thursday, August 11, 2022 AAAA PRESS RELEASE

In addition to providing emergency lifesaving medical services for the region, the heliport plays a key role in facilitating government business, private sector commerce and tourism offerings. Larry Goldstein Photography Photo

Pacific Heliport Services completes upgrade at Vancouver Harbour heliport

Thursday, August 11, 2022 PHS PRESS RELEASE

Adam Clark Leonardo’s Managing Director of Helicopters U.K. intends to bring new procedures to the company. Leonardo Photo

New MD of Leonardo Helicopters U.K. discusses priorities

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The ACH160 is the latest member of the ACH family and the most technologically advanced helicopter in its class. Airbus Photo

Airbus Helicopters delivers the world’s first ACH160 to a Brazilian customer

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Wisk launches Montreal hub

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 WISH PRESS RELEASE

Joby Aviation aircraft. Joby Photo

American Helicopter Museum honors Joby Aviation

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

The utility litter allows for transportation of neonatal isolettes and other medical equipment up to a maximum certificated weight of 240 lb. Helifab Photo

Helifab obtains FAA approval for Bell 206L series and 407 utility litter with increased max weight

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 HELIFAB PRESS RELEASE

Robert Takacs joins First Aviation

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 FIRST AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The Summit Aviation maintenance crew. Summit Photo

Summit Aviation awarded Sikorsky S-92 authorization

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 SUMMIT AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Airbus was among the 157 exhibitors at APSCON 2022. All photos by Brent Bundy

New tech highlighted at APSCON

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

Bristow placed a firm commitment for five BETA ALIA-250 eVTOL aircraft with an option to purchase 50 additional aircraft. Bristow Image

Bristow signs order for BETA Technologies ALIA-250 eVTOL

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

Sikorsky pilot Bill Fell and Boeing pilot Ed Henderscheid have a combined 60-plus years of helicopter experience between them. Lockheed Martin Photo

Defiant X pilots discuss FLRAA

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 FROM LOCKHEED MARTIN

HAI and Viola expand role in bringing AAM to first flight

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

With the capability to rapidly re-role the innovative system between rotary and fixed wing platforms, Starlite can deliver the training their clients need for the first time on the African continent. Starlite Aviation Training Academy Photo

Starlite Aviation opens Africa’s first mission training facility

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 STARLITE AVIATION

GAMA welcomes six new memberships

Monday, August 8, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Deadline approaching for IADA business aviation scholarships

Monday, August 8, 2022 IADA PRESS RELEASE

The new Bell 505 and Bell 407GXi will support Meghna’s corporate, leisure and utility helicopter charter business. Bell Photo

Meghna Aviation expands fleet with two Bell helicopters

Monday, August 8, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Next generation: Proflight Nordic

Friday, August 5, 2022 JON DUKE / Photos by Lloyd Horgan

The final version of the fully electric and automated eVTOL could eventually carry four passengers plus luggage. Volkswagen Photo

Volkswagen Group China unveils passenger drone prototype

Friday, August 5, 2022 VOLKSWAGEN GROUP CHINA PRESS RELEASE

The accident site was located within the Kosciuszko National Park in an area of tussock grass, interspersed by bare protruding rock. ATSB Photo

ATSB issues preliminary report into Kosciuszko helicopter accident

Friday, August 5, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

ACJ: Nearly half the world's wealthiest female billionaires are US-based

Friday, August 5, 2022 YVES LE MARQUAND

Mr. Barratt received the customized Bell 505 at a delivery ceremony at Bell’s Mirabel, Canada facility. Bell Photo

Bell announces 400th Bell 505 delivery

Thursday, August 4, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Michael Eimstad. EpiGuard Photo

EpiGuard names new CEO

Thursday, August 4, 2022 EPIGUARD PRESS RELEASE

Ontic will leverage its existing facilities and repair team to ensure continued customer support. Ontic Photo

Ontic signs license agreement with Honeywell

Thursday, August 4, 2022 Ontic Press Release

Relocation of Astronautics’ model shop to the company’s corporate headquarters was completed July 30. Astronautics Photo

Astronautics completes consolidation at new corporate headquarters

Thursday, August 4, 2022 ASTRONAUTICS PRESS RELEASE

Founded on August 1, 1985, Guardian Air Transport is the first non-profit air ambulance in Arizona and is owned by Northern Arizona Healthcare. Metro Aviation Photo

Metro Aviation expands to Arizona with Guardian Air Transport

Thursday, August 4, 2022 METRO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

An Oklahoma National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk prepares to refill the attached Bambi Bucket in order to continue fighting a wildfire in Blaine County, Oklahoma. Spc. Caleb Stone for 145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Photo

Oklahoma National Guard battles wildfires

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 SGT. ANTHONY JONES FOR 145TH MOBILE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT, OKLAHOMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

National Agricultural Aviation Association launches C-PAASS program

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE

StandardAero opens two new facilities for Rolls-Royce MRO

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 STANDARDAERO PRESS RELEASE

BIH currently operates a fleet of two AW189 SAR-configured helicopters, three S61 helicopters and one AS365 helicopter. BIH Photo

Bristow completes acquisition of BIH

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 BRISTOW GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The Neutrino LC CZ 15-300, Teledyne FLIR’s latest ITAR-free Neutrino IS series module. Teledyne FLIR Photo

Teledyne FLIR launches Neutrino LC CZ 15-300

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 TELEDYNE FLIR PRESS RELEASE

In response to flooding in eastern Kentucky, the unit coordinated 29 rotary-wing relief missions, rescued 19 people and two dogs, and recovered four bodies. Their command-and-control efforts also facilitated the assistance or recovery of 40 people.Staff Sgt. Clayton Wear for U.S. Air National Guard Photo

Kentucky Air Guard Special Tactics rescue 19 after floods

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 STAFF SGT. CLAYTON WEAR FOR 123RD AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Undersheriff Larry Koren and Lt. Fred Beers, along with two others, died in the line of duty in a helicopter crash six months after the dramatic tram rescue for which they were awarded the Life Saver Award. BCSO Video

Teledyne FLIR Defense announces winners of 2022 Vision Awards

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 TELEDYNE FLIR PRESS RELEASE

Richard Koucheravy. Vita Photo

Richard Koucherarvy joins Vita Inclinata

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

An RAF Chinook from 27 Squadron moving C Company ATF to Santahamina in Finland to exercise with the Finish Army during Exercise Vigilant Fox. MOD Photo

RAF Chinooks support Exercise Vigilant Fox in Finland

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The teams of Bolloré Logistics in France and Brazil provided end-to-end services for this historic project. Bolloré Logistics Photo

Bolloré Logistics transports Helibras ACH160 from France to Brazil with Beluga aircraft

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 BOLLORÉ LOGISTICS PRESS RELEASE

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B from VMM 363 ‘Red Lions’ embarked aboard HMAS Canberra (LO2) for RIMPAC 2022. RAN PO Chris Szumlanski Photo

HMAS Canberra embarks two MV-22B Ospreys for RIMPAC exercise

Monday, August 1, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Sonangol has placed an order for two AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. Leonardo Photo

SonAir orders two AW139 helicopters

Monday, August 1, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Archer’s flight test campaign has been designed to carefully evaluate the company’s systems and technology. Archer Photo

Archer successfully completes second phase of Maker flight testing

Monday, August 1, 2022 ARCHER PRESS RELEASE

The new Bell 505 helicopter will allow ODNR to continue to responsibly monitor Ohio’s wide diversity of wildlife species and their habitats, PAC International Photo

PAC International completes Bell 505 for Ohio Division of Wildlife

Monday, August 1, 2022 PAC INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

LifeStar expands air medical services in Georgia

Friday, July 29, 2022 AIR METHODS PRESS RELEASE

PAC International Photo

PAC International completes Bell 407 G1000 NXi upgrade for Michigan State

Friday, July 29, 2022 PAC PRESS RELEASE

Vita Rescue System under a Black Hawk helicopter. Vita Photo

Vita Inclinata expands VRS sales through UAG partnership

Friday, July 29, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

The aircraft is equipped with Metro Aviation’s EMS and Options STC as well as the Stryker Performance Pro Gurney. Metro Photo

Metro Aviation delivers new EC145e aircraft to Life Force Air Medical

Friday, July 29, 2022 METRO PRESS RELEASE

The T6 module fully supports the additional critical bandwidth’s that were previously only available separately. Technisonic Photo

Technisonic announces All-Band analog module for TDFM 9200/9300 series radios

Friday, July 29, 2022 TECHNISONIC PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 505 combines the latest avionics and engine control technology with a large open cabin that provides panoramic views for resource management. Bell Photo

Florida’s FWC signs for two Bell 505s

Friday, July 29, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

A three-ship of Bell 407s belonging to Volusia County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit on a local area training flight. Photo Mike Reyno

Volusia County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit adds two Bell 407GXis

Friday, July 29, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The Sikorsky MH-60Rs are the first two of an order of 24 for the Indian Navy. Indian Navy Photo

First batch of Indian Navy MH-60 Romeos arrives

Thursday, July 28, 2022 KP SANJEEV KUMAR

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam is joined by members of the APSA board of directors in cutting the ribbon at APSCON 2022. Brent Bundy Photo

Excitement builds as APSCON opens

Thursday, July 28, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

The new CH-47F Chinooks will primarily be allocated to South Korean Army Aviation Battalions to replace the older D models. Boeing Photo

South Korea upgrades its Chinook fleet

Thursday, July 28, 2022 GLENN SANDS

For Precision, the highest praise comes in the trust expressed by existing customers. Precision Photo

Precision renews with Guimbal

Thursday, July 28, 2022 PRECISION PRESS RELEASE

Outerlink and Sterling Helicopter team on Air IP STCs

Thursday, July 28, 2022 OUTERLINK PRESS RELEASE

The hangar integrates high-voltage equipment and lithium batteries and is designed to undergo testing with the highest safety precautions. Airbus Helicopters & Productions Autrement Dit Image

Airbus Helicopters building test center for CityAirbus NextGen in Germany

Thursday, July 28, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The Subaru Bell 412EPX has an increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs., external weight of 13,000 lbs. and up to 5,000 lbs. of goods with a cargo hook. Bell Photo

NYPD Aviation Unit selects Subaru Bell 412EPX

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Captain (Ret) Stewart McQuillan is the first paraplegic to fly a helicopter and the first to build one. NV3 Foundation Photo

Paralyzed pilot displaying one-of-a-kind helicopter at Oshkosh

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 NV3 FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE

Hartzell Aviation formed

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 HARTZELL AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The new addition will bring the total number of AW139 helicopters mobilized by Heliconia in support of Senegal’s growing oil and gas Industry to six. Milestone Photo

Milestone Aviation welcomes Heliconia Group with AW139 delivery

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 MILESTONE PRESS RELEASE

The M2 Multi-Sensor features the latest in 4K Ultra-HD color and long life High-Definition HOT infrared technology for unprecedented day and night clarity. Shotover Photo

Shotover Systems debuts M2 Multi-Sensor at APSCON 2022

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Shotover Systems Press Release

AeroBrigham sets record pace for 2022

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 AEROBRIGHAM PRESS RELEASE

LCI’s fleet currently includes around 50 Airbus helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, deployed by 14 operators in 10 countries across the globe. Airbus Image

LCI signs agreement for up to six H175 helicopters from Airbus

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Flight hours for the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter continue to rise across all mission segments including offshore oil and gas transportation, search and rescue, executive transport and emergency response and disaster relief. Sikorsky Photo

Sikorsky S-92 helicopter fleet surpasses 2 million flight hours

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Metro’s team outfitted the new H125 with the TrakkaBeam TLX searchlight, Tyler Fast Rope system for personnel deployment, and the Boost Human External Cargo (HEC) system. Metro Photo

Metro Aviation delivers new H125 to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 METRO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Lilium eVTOL electric jet flying. Lilium Photo

Vertical Flight Society exceeds 175 corporate members

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 VERTICAL FLIGHT SOCIETY PRESS RELEASE

The AW139 has logged orders for over 1,250 units from more than 290 operators in over 80 countries to date. Leonardo Photo

China’s COHC acquires four AW139 helicopters

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

GPMS announces expansion of Certified Installer network

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 GPMS INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

There are over 100 Bell helicopters in operation in Turkey. The aircraft are used for law enforcement, forestry, military, emergency medical services and corporate missions. Bell Photo

Turkish Forestry achieves 95% readiness with Bell 429

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Once qualified, the H145 VR simulator will be used to perform type ratings including normal flight, emergency situations, hoist operations and flight with night vision goggles, as well as instrument ratings. Anthony Pecchi Photo

Airbus Helicopters and VRM Switzerland to develop world’s first H145 VR simulator

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Tom Poberezny. EAA Photo

EAA mourns loss of former president and chairman

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION PRESS STATEMENT

The Straight and Level team is focused on bringing aviation centric, humanistic, stories to life. Straight and Level Photo

Straight and Level available on Amazon Prime Video

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 V1 PRODUCTIONS PRESS RELEASE

Photos by Lloyd Horgan

Leading Helicopter Academies discuss groundbreaking network agreement

Monday, July 25, 2022 GLENN SANDS / Photos by Lloyd Horgan

Skytrac introduces optimized Iridium Certus 100 solution for general aviation

Monday, July 25, 2022 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

Two HH60G helicopters operated simultaneously during the entire live flight portion of the training. P1AR Photo

Priority 1 Air Rescue delivers advanced hoist rescue training for USAF

Friday, July 22, 2022 PRIORITY 1 AIR RESCUE PRESS RELEASE

The UKSAR2G contract will see rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and drone services provided for the U.K’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency. MCA Image

Bristow wins £1.6B UKSAR2G contract

Friday, July 22, 2022 VERTICAL MAG

There are more than 200 helicopters from the H145 helicopter family deployed for public services and law enforcement missions around the world. Airbus Photos

Rhineland-Palatinate orders two H145 helicopters for police force

Friday, July 22, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

DRF Luftrettung believes that only high training standards can ensure safety. DRF Luftrettung Photo

DRF Luftrettung announces second HHO symposium

Friday, July 22, 2022 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

Sloane will operate the helicopters on behalf of the Children’s Air Ambulance UK. Milestone Photo

Milestone Aviation delivers two AW169s to Sloane Helicopters

Friday, July 22, 2022 MILESTONE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Leonardo and Sloane Helicopters renew distributor agreement

Friday, July 22, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

VAST launches 2022 Helicopter Safety Technology Survey

Friday, July 22, 2022 VERTICAL AVIATION SAFETY TEAM PRESS RELEASE

Leonardo intends to move all future AW149 production to its facility at Yeovil, Somerset. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo turns up the heat with its AW149 at Farnborough

Thursday, July 21, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Inmarsat and Flight Crowd will undertakes a series of collaborative outreach projects to improve understanding of the air mobility sector for both the public, government and wider aviation industry. Inmarsat Image

Inmarsat and Flight Crowd announce partnership

Thursday, July 21, 2022 INMARSAT PRESS RELEASE

Illustration: Leonardo file photo of an earlier optionally crewed helicopter demonstrator

Leonardo to develop uncrewed helicopter for British MoD

Thursday, July 21, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Trooper 7 at the Southern Maryland Section. Maryland State Police Photo

Southern Maryland section celebrates 35 years of aviation service

Thursday, July 21, 2022 MARYLAND STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE

United Rotorcraft delivers Bell 412 EPi to Virginia State Police

Thursday, July 21, 2022 UNITED ROTORCRAFT PRESS RELEASE

Jim Evans. HeliOffshore Photo

HeliOffshore names operations director

Thursday, July 21, 2022 HELIOFFSHORE PRESS RELEASE

The addition of this new Bell 407 GXi to the Clayton County Police Aviation Unit’s current fleet is expected to cary the unit another 25 plus years. Wysong Photo

Wysong completes Bell 407 GXi for Clayton County Police Department

Thursday, July 21, 2022 WYSONG ENTERPRISES PRESS RELEASE

Rheinmetall modernizing simulators for NH90 NFH Sea Lion naval helicopters

Thursday, July 21, 2022 RHEINMETALL PRESS RELEASE

Safran’s contract to support New Zealand NH90 engines will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Australia. Safran Photo

Safran to support New Zealand NH90 engines

Thursday, July 21, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

A new variant using X2 technology may be developed for the European market that will sit between the Raider X and SB-1 Defiant. Lockheed Martin Photo

X-2 Technology may see European platform developed

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Bell’s presence at Farnborough this year was focused heavily on their FVL programs for the U.S Army’s FLRAA and FARA competition. Glenn Sands Photo

Bell’s V-280 Valor mockup on display at Farnborough

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The H135 can be fitted with a wide range of EMS configurations, providing direct access and ample room for patient care. Airbus Image

LAAC orders H135s for fleet renewal

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

LOAM-V2 weighs only 13 kg and is particularly compact in size. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo launches dual-use LOAM-V2 anti-collision system

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

For Menominee, Michigan-based Enstrom, AirVenture is “in our backyard.” Enstrom Photo

Enstrom exhibiting at EAA AirVenture

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 ENSTROM HELICOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Five crew members pose in front of their damaged CH-47 Chinook helicopter. All five were awarded the U.S. Army Aviation Broken Wing Award for safely landing the damaged aircraft. U.S. Army Photo

Army helicopter crew receives Broken Wing Award

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 SGT. 1ST CLASS JASON KRIESS FOR JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS - WASHINGTON NATIONAL GUARD

GE Aviation is becoming GE Aerospace

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 GE PRESS RELEASE

Padpilot launches helicopter theory books

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Padpilot press realease

GKN Aerospace will continue to provide composite structure components for the H-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Lockheed Martin Photo

GKN Aerospace and Sikorsky extend Black Hawk contract

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 GKN AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

LifeFlight provides a critical service and high level of pre-hospital care to anyone who needs it, at no cost to patients. Martin Londahl Photo

LifeFlight Australia helps thousands in record-breaking financial year

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 LIFEFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

A 505 Jet Ranger X makes its way along the final assembly line in Mirabel, Quebec. Bell Photo

Bell battling supply chain issues to meet strong demand

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

Ascendance Flight Technologies has received its first purchase intentions from operators in the U.S., Asia and Europe for a total of 245 units of Atea. Ascendance Flight Technologies

Ascendance Flight Technologies announces first letters of intent

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 ASCENDANCE FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

S.A.F.E. hosting briefing at APSCON

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 S.A.F.E. STRUCTURE DESIGNS PRESS RELEASE

The expansion of the original agreement, signed at the Singapore Airshow, was announced at the Farnborough Airshow. Borja Garcia de Sola Photo

Airbus and Singapore’s DSTA to launch digital services for military helicopter platforms

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

(From left) Warren East, CEO, Rolls-Royce and Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai Photo

Rolls-Royce and Hyundai sign MOU for AAM

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 ROLLS-ROYCE AND HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 429 is well-suited for a variety of missions including public safety, HEMS and corporate transportation. Bell Photo

Turkish National Police achieves 95% readiness with 429 fleet

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Becker Avionics Photo

U.S. Helicopters selects Becker Avionics

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 BECKER AVIONICS PRESS RELEASE

VFS announces winner of Alfred Gessow Best Paper Award

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

Equipped with Airbus Helicopters’ state-of-the-art Helionix avionics suite, the H135 offers optimal safety conditions for basic and advanced mission training. Jonny Carroll Photo

Morocco orders fleet of H135 helicopters

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The agreement between Specialist Aviation Services and EHAAT for EHAAT’s second AW169 took place at the Farnborough International Airshow. Leonardo Photo

EHAAT introduces another AW169 helicopter to its fleet

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

AHMEC’s “Cheerful Chopper”. Scott Sigman Photo

American Helicopter Museum voted ‘Best Museum for Families’

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

Leonardo AW149 on the offensive for the UK’s NMH competition

Monday, July 18, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The helicopters and air ambulance aircraft of DRF Luftrettung recorded an increase of around eight percent in the first half of 2022. DRF Luftrettung Photo

DRF Luftrettung publishes half-year review

Monday, July 18, 2022 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

Eve’s state-of-the-art UATM solution will unlock the value and network performance of the UAM market to enable the safe scalability of the industry. Eve Image

Halo Aviation to be launch customer for Eve’s UATM solution

Monday, July 18, 2022 EVE PRESS RELEASE

The H175M has the largest cabin in its class, outstanding range and endurance and low through-life costs. Lloyd Horgan Photo

Airbus announces H175M Task Force

Monday, July 18, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Astronautics, in partnership with All Native Group (ANG), is an awardee for the United States Air Force Air Combat Command Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron Operations Center Enterprise multiple award contracts. Astronautics Photo

Astronautics supports ANG with USAF Combat IDIQ

Monday, July 18, 2022 ASTRONAUTICS PRESS RELEASE

Eagle Copters obtains TCCA DAO accreditation

Monday, July 18, 2022 EAGLE COPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Bristow plans to purchase 50 Lilium Jets. Bristow Image

Lilium partners with Bristow on electric air mobility

Monday, July 18, 2022 BRISTOW GROUP PRESS RELEASE

AC3 — the first prototype at Leonardo’s facility in North America — completes a demo flight. Leonardo Photo

First production AW609 prepares for first flight

Friday, July 15, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The heavy lift helicopter will be based at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Sikorsky Photo

Sikorsky delivers CH-53K to U.S. Marine Corps

Friday, July 15, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Smith Myers’ new 4.2kg T-A system with built-in AIS & COSPAS SARSAT. Smith Myers Photo

Smith Myers debuting new products at Farnborough

Friday, July 15, 2022 SMITH MYERS PRESS RELEASE

The instrument panel cover is produced using different composite materials such as glass fiber or carbon fiber. SPAES Photo

SPAES creates instrument panel overlay for H125

Friday, July 15, 2022 SPAES PRESS RELEASE

The Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop in Hampshire will be home for training and converting pilots to the new AH-64E Apache. Photo MOD

British Army training school established for AH-64E Apache

Thursday, July 14, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Aerospace important contributor to Canada’s economy

Thursday, July 14, 2022 AIAC PRESS RELEASE

The three day conference took place at Nationaal Militair Museum in Soesterberg, Netherlands. NHI Photo

NHIndustries hosts NUC22

Thursday, July 14, 2022 NHINDUSTRIES PRESS RELEASE

The slimline cockpit is now standard in all new MD500E aircraft and includes four inches of additional visibility on both sides of the instrument panel when compared to the traditional configuration. MDHI Photo

MDHI receives FAA approval for MD 500E ‘slimline’ glass cockpit

Thursday, July 14, 2022 MDHI PRESS RELEASE

The Chaparral will carry 300–500 pounds (136 to 226kg) of cargo over a 300-mile (482 km) range with its hybrid-electric powertrain and simple, redundant vertical and forward-flight propulsors. Bristow Image

Bristow and Elroy Air sign LOI for VTOL aircraft

Thursday, July 14, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

In its AWSAR configuration, the AW101 helicopter can more regularly be found flying under the northern lights of Norway than the bright lights of Hollywood. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo’s AW101 helicopter featured in Jurassic World Dominion

Thursday, July 14, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Summit Aviation earns EASA certification

Thursday, July 14, 2022 SUMMIT AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Tony Tsantles. ASU Photo

Tony Tsantles named ASU’s FAA Part 135 director of operations

Thursday, July 14, 2022 AVIATION SPECIALTIES UNLIMITED PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 407GXi with IFR capabilities allows Life Flight Network to expand its performance and safety of operations. Bell Photo

Life Flight Network to add four Bell 407GXi helicopters

Thursday, July 14, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Over the past 40 years, the Eagle Copters group of companies have grown to be one of Bell’s top producing CSF network of facilities in the world. Bell Photo

Bell expands aftermarket footprint in Australia

Thursday, July 14, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Schweizer announces new deliveries

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 SCHWEIZER PRESS RELEASE

NAWSARH 0276 en-route to Sola Osprey radar. Leonardo Photo

SAR Queen operating across Norway

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Safran’s CEO said that the company’s top ranking in the Vertical survey is a source of pride for the company’s teams worldwide. Laurent Pascal, CAPA Pictures Photo

Safran ranks first in Vertical survey for second time

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES PRESS RELEASE

James Viola. HAI Photo

HAI president to testify before House subcommittee

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

UAV Navigation Image

UAV Navigation extends potential of UAS in firefighting

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 UAV NAVIGATION PRESS RELEASE

The simulator will enable pilots to achieve the certification needed to fly the AW139 under EASA approval. Atlantic Airways Photo

Thales to provide simulator to Atlantic Airways

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 THALES PRESS RELEASE

Hall CCT transitions air medical services to Mercy Air

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 AIR METHODS PRESS RELEASE

Job fair coming to Oshkosh

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 JSFIRM.COM PRESS RELEASE

Hillsboro Aviation achieves IS-BAO Stage 3 certification

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 HILLSBORO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The twin-engine platform is relied on by law enforcement agencies and search and rescue organizations, including the New York Police Department. Bell Photo

Queensland Police Service selects three Bell 429s

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

A multistate ambulance procession carrying the names of 72 fallen EMS personnel who have died in the line of duty began its journey in Lewisville today. This trip starts the countdown to the National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor in Arlington, Virginia. GMR Photo

Fallen EMS personnel honored

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 GMR PRESS RELEASE

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 TIM TUCKER

Quickstep supports some of the world’s most trusted aircraft manufacturers and operators including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and the Qantas Group. Quickstep Photo

Greenbird welcomes Quickstep

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 GREENBIRD PRESS RELEASE

The 169 H160M helicopters to be delivered by Airbus to the French Army, Navy, and Air Force will be factory-equipped with Skytrac’s SDL-700 to enable broadband low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to support high value mission-critical capabilities. Skytrac Photo

Skytrac selected for H160M for French HIL

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

This Heli Market Trends Report covers single engine preowned helicopter models in production and variants with recent preowned sales activity. Aero Asset Photo

Aero Asset releases first single engine preowned Heli Market Trends Report

Monday, July 11, 2022 AERO ASSET PRESS RELEASE

Rega will station a new five-bladed helicopter in Geneva. Rega Photo

Rega invests in air rescue in Geneva

Monday, July 11, 2022 REGA PRESS RELEASE

UAG completes acquisition of ACS Group

Monday, July 11, 2022 UAG PRESS RELEASE

Elbit X-Sight new helmet mounted display for helicopter pilots. Elbit Photo

Elbit Systems launches new helicopter vision suite

Monday, July 11, 2022 ELBIT SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

The Indiana Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team participated in a multi-agency exercise in College Station, Texas. Despite the Texas-summer heat, Indiana HART showcased their aquatic rescue skills alongside other National Guard, law enforcement, fire rescue and first responder agencies from various states. Sgt. Hannah Clifton for Indiana National Guard Photo

Indiana HART beats the Texas heat during national training mission

Monday, July 11, 2022 training mission SGT. HANNAH CLIFTON, INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD HEADQUARTERS

HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines will extend their long-lasting partnership by establishing a new aero-engine company in India. HAL Photo

HAL and Safran announce joint venture for helicopter engines

Monday, July 11, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Army pilots to change how they fly on FVL platforms

Friday, July 8, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The exact number of CH-53Ks Israel has ordered from Sikorsky is still causing confusion outside of the program. Photo Lockheed Martin

Israel wants its CH-53Ks as soon as possible

Friday, July 8, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The Ecureuil is currently operated by 2,014 customers in 124 countries r epresenting all regions of the world. Airbus Photo

Airbus delivers 7,000th Ecureuil helicopter

Friday, July 8, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

VersaSync & Geonyx. Safran Photo

Safran acquires Orolia

Friday, July 8, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

Portuguese Air Force Squadron 751 “Pumas” with a Vita Rescue System on an AgustaWestland AW101 (Merlin). Portugese Air Force Photo

Global interest in Vita Inclinata’s VRS grows

Friday, July 8, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

The AW609 can transport up to nine passengers in the comfort of a pressurized cabin. Leonardo Photo

Bristow Group participates in AW609 tiltrotor demonstration flight

Friday, July 8, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

FETT fully installed in test cell. GE Photo

Army successfully concludes T901 FETT milestone

Friday, July 8, 2022 PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE AVIATION, U.S. ARMY PRESS RELEASE

2023 HAI scholarship program open for applications

Friday, July 8, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The survey came after another challenging year for many in the helicopter industry, but a rebound has begun.

Guimbal & Safran secure top spots in Vertical’s 2022 OEM Survey

Thursday, July 7, 2022 MHM PUBLISHING PRESS RELEASE

Blueflite’s patent pending, all-electrical drone design has vertical take-off and landing capabilities, high maneuverability and is rugged, scalable and versatile. Blueflite Image

Blueflite receives mobility testing grant

Thursday, July 7, 2022 BLUEFLITE PRESS RELEASE

Sam Denison, a senior software developer at the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Barksdale AFB, La., installs a beyond line of sight communications system, called IRIS, into a B-52 at Barksdale AFB, La., June 22, 2022. The 49th TES conducted the first aerial demonstration of the IRIS system while the 608th Air Operations Center monitored and assess the data, voice and imagery relays from the aircraft. Outerlink Photo

Outerlink takes IRIS beyond helicopters

Thursday, July 7, 2022 OUTERLINK PRESS RELEASE

Entrol recognized a reliable partner in the HTM Group, with which it has a longstanding relationship, and which already had the H145 D-3 in its fleet. Entrol Photo

HTM Group and Entrol conduct flight test campaign for H145 D3

Thursday, July 7, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

The GI 275 is a suitable replacement to many aging flight instruments and offers operators a simple and straightforward upgrade path to achieve modern flight instrument features and functions. Garmin Image

GI 275 electronic flight instrument certified for R22s and R44s

Thursday, July 7, 2022 GARMIN PRESS RELEASE

Gregoris Dassios. Blueberry Aviation Photo

Blueberry Aviation names new commercial director

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 BLUEBERRY AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

IADA Spring Meeting at Dana Point, California. IADA Photo

IADA continues to grow its membership

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE

Lutheran Air’s 10,000th patient flight was officially completed on June 22. Lutheran Air Photo

Lutheran Air celebrates 10,000 patient flights

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWORK PRESS RELEASE

The platform builds on firsthand experience, with professionals who deal with diseases such as Ebola, Covid, Mokeypox and Lassa fever sharing their cumulative knowledge and experience. EpiGuard Image

EpiGuard launches e-learning platform

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 EPIGUARD PRESS RELEASE

Carroll K. Lane to lead Kaman divisions

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 KAMAN PRESS RELEASE

From left: Simona Sirancova, regional sales manager, Bell; Magdalena Karska, board member, JB Investments; and Duncan Van De Velde, managing director, Bell. Bell Phot

Bell builds momentum for the 505 in Europe

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Alpine Aerotech was motivated by the recognition that headset storage is a common problem in all types of fixed-wing and rotorcraft. Alpine Aerotech Photo

Alpine Aerotech 3D prints Bell 505 and universal headset hangers

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 ALPINE AEROTECH PRESS RELEASE

ROTAK Helicopter Services accepts delivery of two CH-47D Chinook Helicopters from Columbia Helicopters. Featured left to right: Bob Buchanan, Columbia Helicopters, VP of maintenance services; Kevin Greenfield, ROTAK, partner; Steve Bandy, Columbia Helicopters, president and CEO; Ely Woods, ROTAK, founder and general manager; Martin Cude, ROTAK, director of sales & marketing and Rob Roedts, Columbia Helicopters, VP of aircraft solutions. Columbia Photo

Columbia Helicopters delivers two CH-47D Chinooks to ROTAK

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The Speeder prototype. Mayman Aerospace Photo

Savback signs distribution agreement with Mayman Aerospace

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 SAVBACK HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Airbus has been a close partner during the Foundation’s research and development. Anthony Pecchi Photo

Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation and Airbus prepare for future of HEMS

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

It costs the service, which receives no government funding, an average of £3,320 for every emergency mission. Tim Wallace Photo

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance marks 15 years

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 to feature unique flight demos

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH PRESS RELEASE

NHV’s 25th anniversary was observed with celecbrations in nine locations, including Ostend Belgium. NHV Photo

NHV Group celebrates 25 years

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 NHV GROUP PRESS RELEASE

HAI collaborates with AEA to add maintenance SMS program to safety tool chest

Monday, July 4, 2022 HELICOPTER ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

Claude Vuichard pioneered a new technique for recovering from the dangerous helicopter aerodynamic condition known as vortex ring state. Photo courtesy of valair.ch/aerialstage.com

EASA approves Vuichard Recovery Technique

Friday, July 1, 2022 VUICHARD RECOVERY AVIATION SAFETY FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE

The AW149 was designed from the outset to meet the most demanding needs of armed forces. Leonardo Photo

PZL-Świdnik to supply 32 AW149s to the Polish Armed Forces

Friday, July 1, 2022 LEONARDO PRESS RELEASE

United Rotorcraft delivers Bell 407 GXi to LifeNet of the Heartland

Friday, July 1, 2022 UNITED ROTORCRAFT PRESS RELEASE

The accident helicopter — VT PWI — was flown by PHL for ONGC Offshore. PHL Photo

Four die in offshore helicopter ditching in India

Thursday, June 30, 2022 KP SANJEEV KUMAR

LPR operates 27 Airbus Helicopters H135 across 21 bases (with additional bases in the summer) located across Poland. Photo Airbus

Poland’s LPR completes 100,000 flight hours

Thursday, June 30, 2022 VERTICAL MAG

Bristow signs maintenance support agreements for AW139 fleet

Thursday, June 30, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

Tresco island. Starspeed Photo

Starspeed wins tender to the Isles of Scilly

Thursday, June 30, 2022 STARSPEED LTD. PRESS RELEASE

An AW139 operated by Omni Helicopters International – one of the aircraft types in the portfolio. LCI Photo

LCI acquires 19 helicopter portfolio

Thursday, June 30, 2022 LCI PRESS RELEASE

The two-segmented MRBs and pre-cone configuration of MRH are developed to address the stringent stowage dimension requirement specified by Indian Navy. HAL Photo

HAL announces flight of wheeled version ALH with 2-segmented MRBs

Thursday, June 30, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

The new EC145e aircraft was manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and completed by Metro Aviation. Erlanger Health System Photo

Life Force dedicates new aircraft

Thursday, June 30, 2022 ERLANGER HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE

Capitol Helicopters discusses its remarkable growth

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 JON DUKE

Registration open for 2022 VAST Global Conference

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

In contrast to ground surveys, drones can cover massive areas quickly, including surveying over water. Iris Automation Photo

Overhead Intelligence and Iris Automation partner for magnetometer survey

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 OVERHEAD INTELLIGENCE AND IRIS AUTOMATION PRESS RELEASE

Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot Captain Dan Simpson poses in front of HMCS Vancouver’s CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter Canuck. Sgt. Ghislain Cotton for Canadian Armed Forces Photo

HMCS Vancouver pilot and CH-148 Cyclone Canuck land on Chilean vessel

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY LIEUTENANT (N) MICHELLE SCOTT FOR COMMANDER, U.S. 3RD FLEET

Clyde Woltman. Leonardo Photo

Clyde Woltman to lead Leonardo Helicopters’ U.S. operations

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Angela Martens. SKYTRAC Photo

SKYTRAC announces new VP of finance and administration

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

MissionGO believes teamwork is critical to the success of the uncrewed industry. MissionGO Photo

MissionGO provides Michigan’s first real-World cargo delivery operations via UAS

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 MISSIONGO AND AIRSPACE LINK PRESS RELEASE

Airbus unveiled its fully electric eVTOL prototype, CityAirbus NextGen, in September 2021. Airbus Image

Airbus and Munich Airport International expand partnership to develop AAM solutions

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Rolls-Royce has announced a goal of being the leading provider of all-electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for advanced air mobility. Rolls-Royce Image

Rolls-Royce advances hybrid-electric flight

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 ROLLS-ROYCE PRESS RELEASE

An HH-60M MEDEVAC takes flight at Sikorsky’s headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut. Sikorsky continues to modernize and enhance the Black Hawk thanks to a hot production line, mature well-established supply chain and digital factory. Sikorsky Photo

U.S. and Sikorsky sign 10th contract for H-60 Black Hawks

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Project team in front of the NRC’s Bell 412 helicopter – LIDAR technology view. The helicopter is equipped with this technology to detect obstacles. NRC Image

Canada’s NRC conducts completely autonomous helicopter flight

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 FROM NRC CANADA

Heli-One describes CAMO certification as a “significant step forward” its global service proposition. Heli-One Photo

Heli-One achieves CAMO certification

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 HELI-ONE PRESS RELEASE

New operator to take over Penzance Helicopters service

Monday, June 27, 2022 SLOANE HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

LEVL Leasing has already closed its first transaction for the fund – the acquisition and lease of two H145 helicopters to Everett Aviation. LEVL Leasing Photo

Lobo Leasing and EMP announce joint venture

Monday, June 27, 2022 LOBO LEASING PRESS RELEASE

EAS will present more than 40 experts from industry, academia and government, participating in 14 in-depth panel discussions. VFS Image

16th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh

Monday, June 27, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

Cyprus orders six H145Ms

Monday, June 27, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Onboard Systems has developed a replacement dual cargo hook kit for the Airbus EC135 aircraft. Onboard Systems Photo

Onboard’s EC135 dual HEC kit certified by FAA

Monday, June 27, 2022 ONBOARD SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Under the agreement, Caelum will also serve as Frequentis’ local partner in the South Korean market. Frequentis Photo

Caelum and Frequentis partner for UTM in South Korea

Friday, June 24, 2022 FREQUENTIS PRESS RELEASE

The new version of the H145 features a new, innovative five-bladed rotor that increases the helicopter’s payload by 150 kg. Airbus Photo

Collaboration brings H145M to the Bundeswehr

Friday, June 24, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Blade has ramped up its Blade Airport service to six days a week in New York City. Blade Photo

Blade partners with JetBlue

Friday, June 24, 2022 BLADE PRESS RELEASE

XL Aero’s proprietary process was incorporated as part of the overall transmission case repair work scope. XL Aero Photo

XL Aero announces new TC structural repair approval for Bell helicopters

Thursday, June 23, 2022 XL AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Billy Deacon Award recipient, winch paramedic Abi Wild [c], with crewmates Captain Ivan Hamilton [l] and winch operator Ian Copley [r]. Billy Deacon SAR Memorial Trophy Photo

Billy Deacon SAR Memorial Trophy presented

Thursday, June 23, 2022 BILLY DEACON SAR MEMORIAL TROPHY PRESS RELEASE

Improved connectivity with SKYTRAC’s systems now means a patient’s condition can be relayed to the hospital during the flight. Photo Alidaunia

Alidaunia S.R.L. gains critical connectivity for HEMS through SKYTRAC

Thursday, June 23, 2022 GLENN SANDS

VFS responds to FAA course change on eVTOL certification

Thursday, June 23, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

The first flight of the Airbus H225 with SAF powering both Makila 2 engines proved the concept and viability of the fuel. Photo Thierry Rostang

H225 completes landmark helicopter flight powered solely by SAF

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Airbus Helicopters in the U.K. announces leadership transition

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Eve and Fahari Aviation are committed to establishing the foundations to sustainably support a UAM ecosystem in Kenya. Eve Image

Eve and Fahari Aviation to scale up UAM

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 EVE PRESS RELEASE

Inmarsat and Lleida-Alguaire Airport share a goal of bringing the societal, environmental and commercial benefits of advanced air mobility to the region. Inmarsat Image

Inmarsat and Government of Catalonia announce European Center of Excellence for AAM

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 INMARSAT PRESS RELEASE

Graham Boustred. ACS Group Photo

Graham Boustred joins ACS Group

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 ACS GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The SkyVis suite is comprised of a set of helmet-mounted monocle-type displays used for the visualization of primary flight information. Universal Avionics Photo

Heli-One and Universal Avionics complete SkyVis test flights on BPOL H215

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 UNIVERSAL AVIONICS PRESS RELEASE

IADA Business Aviation Scholarship applications open

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 IADA PRESS RELEASE

The 412EPX will be used for ensuring security at sea, search-and-rescue maritime disaster response. Subaru Photo

Japan Coast Guard contracts for Subaru Bell 412EPX

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 SUBARU PRESS RELEASE

EVS4000 improves safety by increasing situational awareness in low-visibility situations. UA Photo

Universal Avionics to provide enhanced vision cameras to Bavarian Police helicopters

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 UNIVERSAL AVIONICS PRESS RELEASE

Unveiling of the Jetson ONE by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. Jetson Photo

Jetson completes ‘first eVTOL commute’

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 JETSON PRESS RELEASE

Wingcopter plans to use the capital injection to accelerate the firm’s R&D efforts and to hire 80 new employees across all departments within the next month. Wingcopter/Peter Jülich Photo

Wingcopter receives new funding, plans expansion

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 WINGCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Updated schedule for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 released

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH PRESS RELEASE

Dwayne Charette. Airbus Helicopters Canada Photo

Airbus Helicopters Canada president elected OAC board chair

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 ONTARIO AEROSPACE COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE

The aircraft is the first in the Texas DPS fleet to be outfitted with the TrakkaBeam TLX search light, and the Boost Human External Cargo (HEC) system. Metro Photo

Metro delivers new H125 to Texas DPS

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 METRO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Photos by Billy Hardiman

Subaru Bell’s new pickup: the 412EPX

Monday, June 20, 2022 MICHAEL MAYA CHARLES

Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) artisans transport an MV-22 Osprey in preparation for “ground turn” which is an essential operational test of all of the aircraft’s systems and components. This is one of the last major steps that must be accomplished before this aircraft can be determined to be “Safe for Flight.” Joseph Andes for FRCE Photo

FRCE marks maintenance firsts with V-22 repairs

Monday, June 20, 2022 JOSEPH ANDES FOR FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST

REACH is a participating provider in the AirMedCare Network. REACH Photo

REACH Air Medical Services to open new base in California

Monday, June 20, 2022 REACH PRESS RELEASE

Opening remarks by NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană. Photo NATO

Six NATO nations team up for the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability project

Friday, June 17, 2022 GLENN SANDS

WHI Image

WHI announces Sikorsky CH-53K awards

Friday, June 17, 2022 WHI PRESS RELEASE

Avfuel will purchase one billion gallons of SAF over a 20-year period, and use the SAF to supply both business and commercial aviation globally. Avfuel Photo

Avfuel invests in clean tech company Alder Fuels

Friday, June 17, 2022 AVFUEL CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE

Robert Call, left, work leader for the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) dynamic components shop, and Zackary Barnard, rotor blade shop lead engineer, position an H-53E helicopter blade on the universal static balance fixture (USBF) to begin the balancing procedure. The H-53K program will use the USBF system to balance its blades because the fixture can accommodate the increased length and weight of the new aircraft’s blades. Kimberly Koonce for Fleet Readiness Center East Photo

FRCE adopts new helicopter blade balancing system

Friday, June 17, 2022 KIMBERLY KOONCE FOR FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST

Bristow Photo

Bristow to ring New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell June 21

Friday, June 17, 2022 BRISTOW GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Alidaunia will use the two state-of-the-art aircraft to deliver mission-critical and socially responsible HEMS operations for the Campania region of Italy. LCI Photo

LCI and SMFL deliver two new AW169s to Alidaunia

Thursday, June 16, 2022 LCI PRESS RELEASE

A Garmin dealer since 2011, Heliswiss Iberica has become a key partner for avionic upgrades. Heliswiss Iberica Photo

Heliswiss Iberica completes first installations of Garmin GFC 600H in Europe

Thursday, June 16, 2022 HELISWISS IBERICA PRESS RELEASE

The ATSB has encouraged all helicopter pilots and operators to review the investigation’s final report, and consider the findings in the context of their own operations. ATSB Photo

ATSB releases findings in 2018 collision with water investigation

Thursday, June 16, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

The WCEMS program covers approximately 700 square miles of Texas. Metro Photo

Metro Aviation welcomes Washington County EMS

Thursday, June 16, 2022 METRO PRESS RELEASE

RotorSky Photo

RotorSky adds first H135 FTD 3/FNPT III MCC device

Thursday, June 16, 2022 ROTORSKY PRESS RELEASE

CareFlite will be the first HAA operator using Bell’s 407GXi IFR kit in North and Central Texas. Bell Image

CareFlite adds Bell 407GXi

Thursday, June 16, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The MUVE B330 deploys in a matter of minutes and can be used to to fly into suspect areas for an initial assessment of what biological agents may be present. Teledyne FLIR Photo

Teledyne FLIR Defense launches drone payload for remote bio-hazard detection

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 TELEDYNE FLIR PRESS RELEASE

The H14 is equipped with a vibration system to replicate the normal and abnormal flying conditions such as vortex ring, translational lift and turbulence. Entrol Photo

HeliSpeed purchases Entrol simulator

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

GAMA applauds U.S. House commitment to AAM

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Fragmented KAflex from the accident helicopter. ATSB Photo

ATSB issues Safety Advisory Notice to UH-1H helicopter operators

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

Florence Gourmanel (left) and Valentin Safir. Safran Photo

Safran Helicopter Engines announces management appointments

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES PRESS RELEASE

Helitrans’s pilots work with advanced assignments requiring a high degree of accuracy and precision. The VRM Switzerland simulator allows them to train for such complex tasks as such as sling load, ship landings and firefighting in a larger and more realistic 360-degree environment. VRM Switzerland Photo

Helitrans uses first-of-its-kind Airbus H125 VR simulator

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 VRM SWITZERLAND PRESS RELEASE

Indian is seeking to increase the size of its attack helicopter fleet with more AH-64E(I) Apaches. Boeing Photo

India seeks more Apaches and Chinooks

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Anette K. Haldorsen, LHA spokesperson and CEO believes helicopter training will greatly improve through the sharing of knowledge. LHA Photo

European network of helicopter academies launched

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 GLENN SANDS

A new order announced by the French government demonstrates its faith in the NH90 helicopter’s future. Photo NHIndustries

New French military order set to resolve NH90 issues

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Airbus ponders withdrawal of type certificate for Lama

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 LISA GORDON

Christophe Viseux Photo

Safran’s SkyNaute navigation system to equip H160M Guépard helicopters

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

Airborne Mission Systems AFDAU-T1. TracPlus Photo

AFDAU-T1 achieves U.S. Forest Service ATU compliance

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 TRACPLUS PRESS RELEASE

An MH-60S Seahawk serving with HSC-3 crashed near NAF El Centro on June 9. Photo US Navy MC Seaman Marco Villasana

US Navy MH-60S Seahawk crashes in Southern California

Monday, June 13, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Launching a human external cargo (HEC) helicopter program

Monday, June 13, 2022 DAN MEGNA

VAST launches 2022 Helicopter Safety Technology Survey

Monday, June 13, 2022 VERTICAL AVIATION SAFETY TEAM PRESS RELEASE

Vrgineers donates a VR pilot trainer to Ukraine

Monday, June 13, 2022 VRGINEERS PRESS RELEASE

A CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron and a KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron conduct the first ever in-air refueling operation between the two aircraft over Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 1, 2022. Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle for U.S. Air Force Photo

First in-air refueling conducted between KC-46 and CV-22

Monday, June 13, 2022 STAFF SGT. MAX J. DAIGLE FOR 27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The USAF has selected Joint Base Andrews as the fourth operating site for its MH-139A Grey Wolf. Photo Samuel King Jr USAF

MH-139 Grey Wolves will be based at Joint Base Andrews

Friday, June 10, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Norway has announced the termination of its contract for the NH90. Photo Mats Grimsæth, Norwegian Armed Forces

Norway terminates NH90 contract

Friday, June 10, 2022 GLENN SANDS

The FIXAR 025 has a payload of up to 22 lbs and can travel 186 miles on one battery charge. FIXAR Image

FIXAR introduces autonomous long-range drone

Friday, June 10, 2022 FIXAR PRESS RELEASE

Dave Matravers racing at Brands Hatch the day before his accident. Lee Hollick Photo

HELP Appeal marks 20,000 helipad landings

Friday, June 10, 2022 HELP APPEAL PRESS RELEASE

Caleb Smith, a Charles H. Flowers High School student, looks down at Washington, D.C. from a UH-1 Huey. Abigail Meyer for U.S. Air Force Photo

High school student honored with Huey flight over D.C.

Friday, June 10, 2022 ABIGAIL MEYER FOR AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

New Airbus H125 for Phoenix Police Department

Thursday, June 9, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

A USMC MV-22B takes off during an Amphibious Raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. USMC Photo

USMC MV-22B Osprey crashes in Southern California

Thursday, June 9, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Eve and Corporación América Airports share a commitment to providing reliable, affordable, sustainable, integrated and human-centric UAM solutions. Eve/Corporación América Airports Image

Eve and Corporación América Airports partner for UAM in Europe and Latin America

Thursday, June 9, 2022 EVE AND CORPORACIÓN AMÉRICA AIRPORTS PRESS RELEASE

The Airborne Sensor Operator’s (ASO’s) screen in the aircraft was relayed by the ECS Evenlode video link to the meeting room display, viewed by the PavCon attendees. Smith Myers/Airborne Technologies Image

Smith Myers and Airborne Technologies demonstrate integrated SAR system

Thursday, June 9, 2022 SMITH MYERS AND AIRBORNE TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

Tony Hahn joins Vita Inclinata as advisor

Thursday, June 9, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

Helicopter pilots destined for the Spanish Police will now have the benefit of an upgraded simulator to train on. Entrol image

Spanish Police updates H11/H135 FNPT to FTD Level 2 standards

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Tier 1 Engineering Achieves Successful First Flight of Robinson 44 Helicopter with magniX Electric Propulsion Unit

Tier 1 Engineering flies R44 with magniX electric power unit

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Constant is completely refurbishing the Sikorsky S-76 helicopters flown by Flexjet’s new private helicopter division. Business Wire Photo

Constant Aviation expands MRO to rotorcraft

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 CONSTANT AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

UAV Navigation ensures that Alpha platforms A-900 & A-800 can carry out missions even with GNSS signal denies or under jamming attack. UAV Image

Alpha Unmanned Systems relies on UAV Navigation

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 UAV NAVIGATION PRESS RELEASE

Volocopter’s 4-seater VoloConnect completed its first test flight in May. Volocopter Photo

Volocopter’s 4-seater aircraft takes first flight

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 VOLOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

From left: Mr. Rishab Gupta, Mr. Ashwani Bhargava and Mr. Torbjorn (Turbo) Sjogren. Rossell Techsys Photo

Rossell Techsys marks 100,000 deliveries for Boeing

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 ROSSELL TECHSYS PRESS RELEASE

Eve and Falcon will collaborate with local stakeholders and authorities to support developing the UAM ecosystem for the UAE. Eve Image

Eve and Falcon Aviation Services partner for eVTOL flights in Dubai

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 EVE AND FALCON AVIATION SERVICES PRESS RELEASE

The FastFin+ System technology dramatically increases the operating capabilities of the AH-1 Cobra. BLR Photo

BLR receives FAA certification for AH-1 Cobra FastFin+ performance system

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 BLR PRESS RELEASE

The flight trial represented an important step in Airbus’s world to reduce CO2 emitted during flights in an effort to tackle climate change issues. Airbus Photo

Japan’s first SAF helicopter flight completed

Monday, June 6, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The Team from Ohio State University took first place. VFS Photo

VFS announces winners of DBVF competition

Monday, June 6, 2022 VERTICAL FLIGHT SOCIETY PRESS RELEASE

Aidro becomes qualified supplier for Leonardo Helicopters

Monday, June 6, 2022 AIDRO PRESS RELEASE

HAI accepting nominations for 2023 Salute To Excellence Awards

Monday, June 6, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The Airbus H125 VR training device allows pilots to train for specific scenarios. VRM Switzerland Photo

Mountainflyers Ltd. adds qualified Airbus H125 FTD 3

Monday, June 6, 2022 VRM SWITZERLAND PRESS RELEASE

The lightweight, high-strength, insulated shelter can be transported via helicopters with 8,500 lb. or more hook capacity. S.A.F.E. Photo

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs manufactures tactical shelters transportable by helicopter

Friday, June 3, 2022 S.A.F.E. STRUCTURE DESIGNS PRESS RELEASE

The H11/H135 FTD Level 2 simulator includes a spherical visual system with a field of view of 200º x 70º and six top-quality full HD projectors. Entrol Photo

Entrol updates simulators for Spanish Police

Friday, June 3, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

The Queensland Aeromedical Hub will become home to aircraft and crew from the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue fleet, Royal Flying Doctors Service, the government’s airwing and Retrieval Services Queensland. RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Photo

LifeFlight Australia to join aeromedical ‘super base’

Friday, June 3, 2022 RACQ LIFEFLIGHT RESCUE PRESS RELEASE

The Flexjet fleet will now include the Sikorsky S-76, a helicopter with a heritage of more than 40 years and 7.5 million hours of safe flight. Mike Reyno Photo

Flexjet adds private helicopter division

Friday, June 3, 2022 FLEXJET PRESS RELEASE

Dare to Dream events are focused on inspiring the next generation of looking at helicopter aviation as a potential career. Dianne Bond Photo

Dare to Dream: Inspiring the next generation of helicopter pilots

Thursday, June 2, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Now due to replace Germany’s ageing Sikorsky CH-53G feet are 40-60 new Boeing CH-47F Chinooks. Boeing Photo

Boeing Chinooks selected for Germany’s Heavy-Lift Helicopter Program

Thursday, June 2, 2022 GLENN SANDS

AWHero. Leonardo Photo

AWHero completes inflight tests of its Maritime ISR multi-sensor suite

Thursday, June 2, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Smith Myers teams with Airborne Technologies and leading sensor partners

Thursday, June 2, 2022 SMITH MYERS ARTEMIS AND AIRBORNE TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

CHC provides offshore transport in the oil and gas sector. UK Government Photo

U.K. requires CHC to unwind helicopter services deal

Thursday, June 2, 2022 U.K. GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE

Kip McDermott. ASU Photo

ASU names VP of Aviation Operations

Thursday, June 2, 2022 ASU PRESS RELEASE

The bow of the doomed Atlantic Destiny fishing vessel points skyward as the ship sinks into the Atlantic Ocean.

Leonardo announces 2021 Cormorant Trophy winners

Thursday, June 2, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Jacob Musumeche. Acadian Photo

Acadian Ambulance honors Air Med Paramedic of the Year

Thursday, June 2, 2022 ACADIAN AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

Older model RAF Chinooks will have to continue in service for a few more years yet. Photo submitted by Richard Chegwidden via Facebook

MoD delays delivery of new RAF Chinooks by three years

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 GLENN SANDS

AW139 fleet in Australia grows with ERHS order

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Jaunt and Vertiko Mobility announce agreement

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 JAUNT AIR MOBILITY AND VERTIKO MOBILITY PRESS RELEASE

Germany’s DRF Luftrettung aircrew will now have the benefit of a state-of-the-art hoist trainer to learn on in 2023. DRF Photo

A quantum leap in civil helicopter hoist training

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

TracPlus Cloud allows organizations of all sizes to track, manage, monitor and message their personnel and resources. TracPlus Photo

TracPlus releases next-gen common operating platform

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 TRACPLUS PRESS RELEASE

The new global organization structure will create a single PHI Aviation team. Ted Carlson Photo

PHI Aviation announces new global structure and leadership team

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 PHI AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Sweet Helicopters is under contract with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to provide management services for all helicopter operations on the property. Sweet Helicopters Photo

Sweet Helicopters safely transports nearly 300 passengers to the Indianapolis 500

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 SWEET HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The Royal Canadian Air Force Bell CH-146 Griffons perform a training flight in Quebec. Mike Reyno Photo

Bell Textron Canada to upgrade Canada’s CH-146 helicopters

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 CHRIS THATCHER

Photo Credit: Specialist Glenn M. Anderson

Egyptian Air Force to acquire 23 CH-47F Chinooks

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 GLENN SANDS

Joby had initially targeted for receipt of its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate in the second half of 2022. Joby Photo

Joby receives Part 135 Certificate

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 JOBY PRESS RELEASE

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter captures video of record flight

Monday, May 30, 2022 NASA/JET PROPULSION LABORATORY PRESS RELEASE

NHV Group began flying the H175 in 2014. NHV Group Photo

NHV Group achieves 70,000 flying hours with the H175

Monday, May 30, 2022 NHV GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The tiltrotor can take off and land vertically and hover like a helicopter, and fly offering passengers the comfort of a turboprop airplane. Leonardo Photo

HH Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum first woman to pilot AW609 tiltrotor

Monday, May 30, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

NAAA’s database connects farmers with aerial applicators

Friday, May 27, 2022 NAAA PRESS RELEASE

(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Kyle Waller of the Illinois National Guard’s Company B, 238th General Support Aviation Battalion; Staff Sgt. Anthony Bearoff of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Company B, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion; Staff Sgt. Robert Prigel, an instructor at the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Site; Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kyle Kephart, an instructor pilots at EAATS; and Ron Henry, also an instructor pilot at EAATS, pose in front of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on Muir Army Airfield at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on May 25, 2022. Brad Rhen for Pennsylvania National Guard Photo

EAATS helicopter crew locates lost hikers

Friday, May 27, 2022 BRAD RHEN FOR PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD

New heliport opened at Royal Perth Hospital

Friday, May 27, 2022 GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

Representation of recorded surveillance data. Airservices, Google Earth Image annotated by ATSB

ATSB: Missed approach results in TCAS RA

Friday, May 27, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

Flexibility Focused

Thursday, May 26, 2022 JEN BOYER

Behind the scenes at Ice Helicopters

Thursday, May 26, 2022 JON DUKE

CHC HS will provide 24/7 emergency rescue helicopters, with a six person crew, including a doctor. CHC Photo

CHC begins contract with Norwegian Ministry of Justice

Thursday, May 26, 2022 CHC PRESS RELEASE

The new Airbus H145 was welcomed by in a celebration that included federal, provincial, and municipal government representatives, community partners and allies, and STARS crew and former patients. STARS Photo

STARS welcomes new helicopter to Grande Prairie

Thursday, May 26, 2022 STARS PRESS RELEASE

Drones to deliver medical supplies in Brazil

Thursday, May 26, 2022 SPRIGHT AND SYNERJET PRESS RELEASE

Helsinki Citycopter will begin by replacing 10% of its annual refueling with an approximate mixture of 38% SAF and 62% fossil aviation fuel. Airbus Photo

First ACH130 flying with SAF in Scandinavia

Thursday, May 26, 2022 FROM AIRBUS

Oshkosh NOTAM includes changes

Thursday, May 26, 2022 EAA PRESS RELEASE

The Maryland State Police are honoring the 24 men and women of the Aviation Command’s maintenance division who keep the department’s fleet of iconic green and black helicopters mission ready. MSP Photo

Maryland State Police celebrate National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 MARYLAND STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE

A Life Flight Network AW119Kx aircraft. Life Flight Photo

Life Flight Network adds base in Salem, Oregon

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 LIFE FLIGHT NETWORK PRESS RELEASE

CHC Helicopter has announced a new 12-year contract with the Department Fire and Emergency Services, Western Australia. CHC Photo

CHC contracts with Western Australia’s DFES

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 CHC HELICOPTER PRESS RELEASE

A MQ-8C Fire Scout prepares to land aboard USS JACKSON (LCS-6) in the Pacific Region, April 19, 2022. U.S. Navy Photo

U.S. Navy deploys MQ-8C Fire Scout to Indo-Pacific

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 NORTHROP GRUMMAN PRESS RELEASE

Airbus will provide support across 67 Lakota sites in the U.S. and overseas. Airbus Photo

U.S. Army awards Airbus CLS contract

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The formal signing for the Agusta AW109 GrandNew helicopter took place at EBACE on May 23. SaxonAir Photo

SaxonAir signs order for AW109SP GrandNew helicopter

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 SAXONAIR PRESS RELEASE

Steve Dandridge and Dave Rendle are now the sole owners of CAP. CAP Photo

Canadian Air Parts announces ownership restructuring

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 CAP PRESS RELEASE

High Line Helicopters takes delivery of their newly converted MD 530F. MDHI Photo

MD Helicopters delivers MD 530F conversion to High Line Helicopters

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 MDHI PRESS RELEASE

The New Utility Helicopter (UH-2) during the flight test. Subaru Photo

Subaru completes maiden flight of UH-2 for JGSDF

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 SUBARU PRESS RELEASE

Astronautics has sold its legacy electromechanical product line to Extant Aerospace. The agreement includes production, repairs, and spares activities associated with the company’s electromechanical HSI, ADI, and BDHI products. Astronautics Photo

Astronautics sells electromechanical product line to Extant Aerospace

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 ASTRONAUTICS PRESS RELEASE

The simulator allows for training pilots in operational situations which would be risky in real flight but which bring a significant added value to training. VRM Switzerland Photo

EASA qualifies virtual reality Level 3 H125 FTD

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 VRM SWITZERLAND PRESS RELEASE

FlightSafety will develop and deliver state-of-the art training for Dronamics pilots. Dronamics Photo

FlightSafety and Dronamics partner for drone pilot training

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 FLIGHTSAFETY PRESS RELEASE

Kaman Corporation to acquire Parker-Hannifin aircraft wheel & brake division

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 KAMAN PRESS RELEASE

The New York interior for the AW169. Leonardo Image

Leonardo expands the range of options for VIP helicopter operators

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Larry Strykowski. Rusada Photo

Rusada names new director of business development

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 RUSADA PRESS RELEASE

The service center will provide support for the VIP/corporate helicopter fleet. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo opens new Paris helicopter service center

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has joined the Surack Enterprises portfolio of aviation-related businesses. Enstrom Photo

Collaboration, problem-solving key in saving Enstrom

Tuesday, May 24, 2022