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CAAi to conduct helicopter underwater escape study

Friday, May 20, 2022 CAAI PRESS RELEASE

PMA takes its place

Friday, May 20, 2022 ELAN HEAD

GAMA president & CEO testifies before Congress

Friday, May 20, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Barrows plans to operate 10 exclusive VIP Airbus Helicopters by 2025. Barrows Photo

Hotel entrepreneur enters luxury helicopter business

Friday, May 20, 2022 BARROWS PRESS RELEASE

AIAC president & CEO appears before parliamentary committee

Friday, May 20, 2022 AIAC PRESS RELEASE

Continental Drones and Wingcopter to transform African supply chains

Friday, May 20, 2022 WINGCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

U.K. kicks off £1.2B New Medium Helicopter competition

Thursday, May 19, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

GAMA releases first quarter 2022 aircraft shipment and billing report

Thursday, May 19, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Members of the Army Air Corps, wait to re-arm an Apache helicopter during a FARP (forward arming and refueling point). British Army Photo

U.K. and U.S. helicopters show their Swift Response

Thursday, May 19, 2022 BRITISH ARMY PRESS RELEASE

The STC allows the installation of the Astronautics AFI 4700 RoadRunner EFIS on VFR/IFR Bell 212 and 412 rotorcraft. Alpine Aerotech Photo

Alpine Aerotech receives STC for EFIS in Bell 212/412 rotorcraft

Thursday, May 19, 2022 ALPINE AEROTECH COMMUNICATIONS

New ways to Fly Neighborly

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 ELAN HEAD

Texas Aerospace Technologies announces distribution agreement with LITEF

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

Vice Chief of Naval Operation, Adm. Bill Lescher speaks to Junior Officers at the Naval Helicopter Association Symposium in Norfolk, Va. David Cardinale for Naval Aviation Enterprise Photo

NHA symposium focuses on ‘human advantage’

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 DAVID CARDINALE FOR NAVAL AVIATION ENTERPRISE

Phenix Solutions’ Ultra 2XL remote piloted UAS. Phenix Solutions Photo

Phenix Solutions completes FAA milestone

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 PHENIX SOLUTIONS PRESS RELEASE

Helicentre Aviation and Bristow believe in introducing future helicopter pilots to offshore careers at an early stage. Bristow Photo

Bristow continues drive to develop new talent in aviation

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

Members of LifeFlight 1 with others involved in saving the life of an 11-year old. Vanderbilt LifeFlight Photo

Vanderbilt LifeFlight, first responders, honored with ‘Star of Life’ awards

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 VANDERBILT LIFEFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

Vita scales up production of their load stability systems. Vita Photo

Vita Inclinata ramps up production to meet global demand

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

Since 2019, Blackcomb Helicopters has been committed offsetting the entirety of its emissions, across all areas of the organization. Trevor Lyden Photo

Blackcomb Helicopters announces heli-biking trail, new tourism brand

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 BLACKCOMB HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Quark Expeditions’ Ultramarine cruise ship has two helidecks and hangars, and can carry two helicopters. Quark Expeditions Photo

HAC leading objections to Starspeed’s exemption request

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 TREENA HEIN

Doug Washburn (left) will assume the duties of retiring vice President of engineering and flight safety, Bruce Hanke. Hartzell Propeller Photo

Hartzell Propeller announces transitions in engineering and flight safety leadership

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 HARTZELL PROPELLER PRESS RELEASE

South Dakota Wildland Fire, National Guard to hold helicopter recertification

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 South Dakota’s Wildland Fire Division Press Release

72 men and women who died in the line of duty while serving others will receive the nation’s highest honor in EMS. NEMSMS Photo

EMS fallen to be honored during the National EMS Weekend of Honor

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 NATIONAL EMS MEMORIAL SERVICE PRESS RELEASE

VoloIQ will be the operating system for Volocopter’s UAM services and its subsequent transition to autonomous operations. Volocopter Image

Volocopter announces collaboration with Microsoft

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 VOLOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 505 is Bell’s newest five-seat aircraft designed for safety, efficiency and reliability. Bell Photo

Republic of Korea selects Bell 505 as new military trainer

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

RotorTech UK 2022 had been scheduled to be held at Cotswold Airport. Rotortech UK Photo

RotorTech UK 2022 cancelled

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 ROTORTECH UK PRESS RELEASE

Trooper Villa with MHP Colonel Steve Lavin and Lt. Colonel Jason Hildenstab in Washington, D.C.. Montana DOJ Photo

Montana Highway Patrol trooper recognized for helicopter rescue

Monday, May 16, 2022 MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE

The Helitak FT4500 is the only underbelly fire suppression tank certified by the FAA for the Black Hawk helicopter. Helitak PhotoThe Helitak FT4500 is the only underbelly fire suppression tank certified by the FAA for the Black Hawk helicopter. Valley Imagery Photo

Helitak receives additional approvals from the FAA

Monday, May 16, 2022 HELITAK PRESS RELEASE

The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has joined the Surack Enterprises portfolio of aviation-related businesses. Enstrom Photo

Chuck Surack purchases Enstrom Helicopter Co.

Monday, May 16, 2022 SURACK ENTERPRISES PRESS RELEASE

The Joby aircraft was designed with acoustics in mind. Joby Photo

Joby confirms low noise footprint following NASA testing

Friday, May 13, 2022 JOBY AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Blue Sky Network currently serves over 450 customers and dealers in more than 50 countries. ACR Group Image

ACR Group acquires Blue Sky Network

Friday, May 13, 2022 ACR GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The U.S. Army’s first helicopter

Thursday, May 12, 2022 BOB PETITE

Eight 908th Airlift Wing loadmasters and flight engineers flank Basic Special Missions Aviator Course instructor, Staff Sgt. Raymond Bourne, center, for a graduation photo April 27, 2022 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Bradly J. Clark for U.S. Air Force Photo

8 graduate from first mobile training team-taught Basic Special Mission Aviator course

Thursday, May 12, 2022 908TH AIRLIFT WING PRESS RELEASE

Aviators from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, Britain’s 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team and 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team execute an aviation rehearsal of concept (ROC) drill during Exercise Swift Response 22. Sgt. Jason Greaves for U.S. Army Photo

U.S. and U.K. aviators collaborate in Exercise Swift Response 22

Thursday, May 12, 2022 CAPT. TAYLOR CRISWELL FOR 1ST AIR CAVALRY BRIGADE

12 CAB folds Black Hawks for transport to Norway

Thursday, May 12, 2022 STAFF SGT. THOMAS MORT FOR 12TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE

(Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Banta, Capt. Philip Webster, and Sgt. Timothy Allen, receive a Star of Life award at the annual Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee award ceremony, May 4, in Nashville. The Guardsmen were recognized for their heroic efforts during a medical evacuation rescue mission in Great Smoky Mountain National Park last June. Tennessee Military Department Photo

Tennessee Guardsmen receive award for Smoky Mountain rescue mission

Thursday, May 12, 2022 TENNESSEE MILITARY DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

Alpine Aerotech has received a Transport Canada Civil Aviation Supplemental Type Certificate for the installation of Garmin GTS 8XX series TAS/TCAS I traffic systems on Bell 212 and 412 rotorcraft. Alpine Aerotech Photo

Alpine Aerotech receives STC for traffic systems In Bell 212/412 rotorcraft

Thursday, May 12, 2022 ALPINE AEROTECH PRESS RELEASE

The occurrence site. TSB Photo

Canada’s TSB issues report on 2021 fatal helicopter accident

Thursday, May 12, 2022 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD OF CANADA PRESS RELEASE

HAI issues statement on May 10 NTSB hearing

Thursday, May 12, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Ecocopter is assisting in the construction, installation and maintenance of telecommunication antennas in areas where ground transportation is restricted or impossible. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter supporting development of 5G in Chile

Thursday, May 12, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

FAA Image

Helicopter Institute announces enhanced weather training centers in Hawaii

Thursday, May 12, 2022 HELICOPTER INSTITUTE PRESS RELEASE

VH-XWD (left) and VH-WVV (right) at Batman Park Heliport. Microflite Photo through Victoria Police

ATSB releases preliminary report into Mt. Disappointment helicopter accident

Thursday, May 12, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

Sporting events, film locations, motorsport venues now can hire a dedicated package of medics combined with Gama Aviation’s Airbus H145. Gama Aviation Photo

Gama Aviation offering ‘HEMS for hire’ in UK

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 GAMA AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Capable of both commercial and humanitarian delivery missions, the Wingcopter 198 was engineered from the ground up to meet stringent safety standards. Wingcopter Photo

FAA approves airworthiness criteria for Wingcopter

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 FAA APPROVES AIRWORTHINESS CRITERIA FOR WINGCOPTER

Mountainflyers’ Robinson R22 simulator was developed and built by VRM Switzerland. VRM Switzerland Photo

Mountainflyers first helicopter flight school to offer training on EASA-qualified VR simulator

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 VRM SWITZERLAND PRESS RELEASE

The accident helicopter. Tomas Milosch Photo

NTSB: FAA failure to implement recommendations contributed to fatal crash

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 NTSB PRESS RELEASE

General John M. Murray (Ret.). Vita Inclinata Photo

Vita Inclinata announces new strategic advisor to board

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

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

Leonardo celebrates first ten years of the AW169

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Airbus unveiled its fully electric eVTOL prototype CityAirbus NextGen in September 2021. Airbus Helicopters & Production Autrement Dit Image

Airbus partners with MAGicALL for electric motors of CityAirbus NextGen

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

A MH-60R ‘Romeo’ Maritime Combat Helicopter. Royal Australian Navy Photo

Australia to acquire 12 MH-60Rs & 29 AH-64E Apaches

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

Metro announces new assistant director of operations and more

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 METRO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Members from the Civil Air Patrol pose for a photo with 1st Lt. Dontae Bell, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot, (center) at Greene Stadium, Washington D.C., April 30, 2022. The 1st HS hosted the “We Fly, Too” event to promote diversity in aviation. Senior Airman Spencer Slocum for U.S. Air Force Photo

1st HS promotes diversity in aviation

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 SENIOR AIRMAN SPENCER SLOCUM FOR 316TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Malta workshop is expected to pave the way for similar events in other locations and for other platforms in the future. Brendon Attard Photo

Leonardo completes first SAR workshop

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Zefhir’s Italian design is reflected in its attention to detail. CURTI Aerospace Photo

Savback Helicopters debuts ultra-light Zefhir helicopter in the UK

Monday, May 9, 2022 SAVBACK HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Flying in Paradise: CalvinAir Helicopters

Monday, May 9, 2022 ANNIE VOGEL

TMAP, South Korea’s largest mobility platform, will join Joby’s partnership with SK Telecom to bring aerial ridesharing services to Korea. Joby Image

TMAP joins Joby and SKT partnership in South Korea

Monday, May 9, 2022 JOBY PRESS RELEASE

Embraer Photo

Embraer and Eve evaluate autonomous flight technologies in real flights over Rio

Monday, May 9, 2022 EMBRAER PRESS RELEASE

Wildfire seasons seem to be getting longer and longer in the U.S. Here a Croman Sikorsky S-61N battles a blaze. Jeremy Ulloa Photo

Drought conditions foreshadow heavy fire seasons in N.America & Europe

Friday, May 6, 2022 ED BROTAK

The visor is light enough for pilots to forget they are wearing it. ICARUS Photo

ICARUS cleared to change how Army pilots train for weather

Friday, May 6, 2022 ICARUS DEVICES PRESS RELEASE

The AMO is responsible for the maintenance of 16 helicopters including one of the biggest fleets of AW139s in Australia. LifeFlight Photo

LifeFlight Australia engineering operations recognized at international standard

Friday, May 6, 2022 LIFEFLIGHT AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

RUAG modernized the fleet of TH98 Cougars to ensure its availability until at least 2035. RUAG Photo

Last Cougar helicopter transferred from the modernization program to Swiss Air Force

Friday, May 6, 2022 RUAG PRESS RELEASE

Recco Photo

AUK Protection collaborates with RECCO

Friday, May 6, 2022 AUK PRESS RELEASE

Steeve Lavoie, president and CEO of Bell’s Mirabel facility. Lavoie has been in the role since May 2019, replacing Cynthia Garneau. Bell Photo

Bell Canada president: Proposed ‘luxury tax’ threatens aerospace growth in Canada

Thursday, May 5, 2022 BRIAN DUNN

From left, Spc. Brogan Schaeffer, 1st Lt. Colton Ankeney and 1st Lt. Lucas Glauser. Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur for U.S. National Guard Photo

Part-time job, full-time commitment: Idaho Army National Guard flight crew maintains civilian careers

Thursday, May 5, 2022 MAJ. ROBERT TAYLOR FOR THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Joining EUROCAE provides UAV Navigation many advantages to strengthen its leadership position as a UAS flight control system manufacturer. UAV Navigation Image

UAV Navigation joins EUROCAE

Thursday, May 5, 2022 UAV NAVIGATION PRESS RELEASE

Eve hopes that the availability of the CONOPS of the website will offer an opportunity for the community to understand how the UAM ecosystem will enable a new means of affordable, safe and sustainable transportation. Eve Image

CONOPS for UAM in Rio de Janeiro published

Thursday, May 5, 2022 EVE PRESS RELEASE

The Robinson R66 will be the first FlightOS platform to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. Skyryse Image

Skyryse deal with Air Methods aims to bring FlightOS fly-by-wire tech to HEMS

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 BEN FORREST

The specially commissioned ‘Q40 Defender by TECNIQ’ has been inspired by the iconic double-rotored Chinook aircraft. TECNIQ Photo

TECNIQ celebrates 40th anniversary of the Chinook

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 TECNIQ PRESS RELEASE

Air Mobility Initiative will pursue urban air mobility within and between German cities. Productions Autrement Dit and Airbus Helicopters Image

Airbus lays the foundations for future UAM in Germany

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The Sugar Bears are granted access to conduct training in Denali National Park in exchange for helping the National Park Service set-up base camp for the Denali climbing season. Staff Sgt. Sean Brady for U.S. Army Photo

Sugar Bears help Park Service prep for 2022 Denali climb season

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 JOHN PENNELL FOR THE U.S. ARMY

Weather in the cockpit

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 ED BROTAK

Todd Powers joins GPMS to head up sales

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

Sean Reid. Bristow Photo

Bristow’s Sean Reid receives HeliOffshore Safety Champion award

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

CENTUM Research & Technology wins AUVSI XCELLENCE Award

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 CENTUM RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY PRESS RELEASE

The Texas Aerospace Technologies Team. Texas Aerospace Photo

Texas Aerospace Technologies celebrates first anniversary

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

NHV will be running a celebratory campaign to mark 25 years of continuous expansion. NHV Photo

NHV Group celebrates 25 years of operation

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 NHV GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Manufacturing Technician Ray Logan inspects a night vision imaging system filter at ASU headquarters in Boise, Idaho. ASU Photo

ASU receives ISO 9001:2015 certification, hires quality manager

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 ASU PRESS RELEASE

The aircraft are equipped with a bespoke, Australian designed and developed digital mission system. StarFlight Australia Photo

Starflight marks major milestone with Victoria Police

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 STARFLIGHT AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

VFS Announcement

VFS announces 2022 board of directors

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

The PA-890 Pathfinder has a four-bladed main rotor, a variable incidence wing that can rotate 90 degrees, and a swiveling tail rotor. Piasecki Aircraft Image

Piasecki targets light helicopter market with hydrogen-powered PA-890

Monday, May 2, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

CAMTS unveils changes, announces reaccreditations

Monday, May 2, 2022 CAMTS PRESS RELEASE

Skyryse and Air Methods announce partnership to improve flight safety

Monday, May 2, 2022 SKYRYSE AND AIR METHODS PRESS RELEASE

L3Harris extends OEMServices contract

Friday, April 29, 2022 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

Bristow Group to acquire BIH

Friday, April 29, 2022 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

Boston MedFlight Photo

Boston MedFlight reaches 90,000 patient transport milestone

Friday, April 29, 2022 BOSTON MEDFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

Inmarsat’s Anthony Spouncer is presented with the AUVSI XCELLENCE Technology Hall of Fame Award 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Inmarsat Photo

Inmarsat’s Elera Satellite network recognized with AUVSI XCELLENCE award

Friday, April 29, 2022 INMARSAT PRESS RELEASE

VH-UHX photographed by a witness onboard Firebird 460 completing the aerial water drop away from the identified hot-spot. Photo provided by ATSB

ATSB releases preliminary report on firebombing helicopter accident

Friday, April 29, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

Alpine Aerotech Photo

Alpine Aerotech receives STC for ADS-B transponders in Bell medium rotorcraft

Friday, April 29, 2022 ALPINE AEROTECH PRESS RELEASE

The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition features a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin. Adrien Daste/Airbus Photo

Record orders for Airbus Corporate Helicopters in 2021

Thursday, April 28, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

Canada’s 427 SOAS: You have to want to be here!

Thursday, April 28, 2022 DAN MEGNA

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Murray, operations officer assigned to Detachment 2, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 169th Aviation Regiment, Virginia National Guard, stands in front of a medical evacuation, or MEDEVAC, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. Sgt. Marla Ogden for U.S. Army Photo

Virginia National Guard officer discusses motivation for becoming Army aviator

Thursday, April 28, 2022 SGT. MARLA OGDEN FOR KFOR REGIONAL COMMAND EAST

Family, friends, and those who served with Lt. Col. Ace Cozzalio gather to celebrate his induction into the Army Aviation Hall of Fame. MDHI Photo

MD Helicopters hosts Army Aviation Hall of Fame event

Thursday, April 28, 2022 MDHI PRESS RELEASE

Kea Atmos is a solar-powered, remotely piloted fixed-wing aircraft designed and capable of continuous flight in the stratosphere. Kea Image

Kea Aerospace opts for Skytrac’s Iridium Certus Satcom terminal

Thursday, April 28, 2022 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

The Social Value event took place at the new iAero aerospace collaboration center in Somerset. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo unlocking social value with leading British manufacturers

Thursday, April 28, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

The completion of the audit represents a further milestone on Lilium’s path to type certification and subsequent serial production of its conforming aircraft. Lilium Image

Lilium progresses towards EASA DOA

Thursday, April 28, 2022 LILIUM PRESS RELEASE

Amy Gowder to lead GE Aviation’s Military Systems Operation

Thursday, April 28, 2022 GE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

FIXAR receives Edison Award

Thursday, April 28, 2022 Avfoil

Robert Gibbs. ScioTeq Photo

ScioTeq names new CEO

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 SCIOTEQ PRESS RELEASE

FAA accepting applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

QAI’s accessory service center supports a variety of repair and overhaul needs. QAI Photo

QAI Aerospace celebrates 25th anniversary

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 QAI AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Airbus and ITA Airways will explore the creation of tailored UAM services. Airbus Image

Airbus and ITA Airways partner to develop UAM in Italy

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Bell and Team Invictus are committed to providing the Army lethal, low-risk rotorcraft to modernize aviation for multi-domain operations. Bell Image

Bell adds SNC to Team Invictus

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Training the Ukrainian medevac crews took place approximately 20 miles from active bombing in eastern Ukraine and—in Russian contested airspace. Vita Inclinata Photo

Vita Inclinata CEO delivers SAR tech to Ukraine fighters

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

Karen SA intends to use the new Bell 505s for VIP and commercial flights and to provide pilot training. Bell Photo

Swiss aviation company purchases two Bell 505s

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Safran Helicopter Engines’ MCO contract with the French government was originally signed in 2001 Laurent Pascal, CAPA Pictures, for Safran Photo

Safran renews MCO contract with French government

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES PRESS RELEASE

FDS has accumulated over 400 in-house built databases covering fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. FDS Image

Flight Data Systems advances flight data readouts

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 FLIGHT DATA SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Helinet is the primary helicopter provider for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Helinet Photo

Helinet partners with Urban Movement Labs

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 HELINET PRESS RELEASE

Sikorsky and Boeing’s SB-1 Defiant technology demonstrator, a precursor to the Defiant X, is powered by twin Honeywell T55 engines. Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing.Photo

Defiant X to include Honeywell power systems, generators

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 HONEYWELL PRESS RELEASE

Carbon Revolution expands to Aerospace

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 CARBON REVOLUTION PRESS RELEASE

Testing of alternative navigation technologies took place on both an Embraer E170 aircraft and an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. Honeywell Photo

Honeywell demonstrates alternative navigation capabilities

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 HONEYWELL PRESS RELEASE

A Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 conducts a lift of an external cargo load during a cargo loading and transporting exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 24, 2021. The lifts were part of the ongoing operational assessment of the King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopter as the Marine Corps modernizes and prepares for future endeavors. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee

U.S. Marine Corps declares initial operational capability of CH-53K

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Tiltrotor Training Tool: We fly the AW609 procedures trainer

Monday, April 25, 2022 ELAN HEAD

U.S. Marine Corps deactivates HMLA-367

Monday, April 25, 2022 CAPT. JORDAN FOX FOR 1ST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING

The charity football match will include former Cornwall Air Ambulance patients. Cornwall Air Ambulance Photo

Cornwall Air Ambulance set to take on fellow air ambulance in charity football match

Monday, April 25, 2022 CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

The videos address management of a variety of injuries including penetrating wounds. London’s Air Ambulance Charity Photo

London’s Air Ambulance Charity helps provide training videos for Ukraine war injuries

Monday, April 25, 2022 LONDON’S AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY PRESS RELEASE

An MH-60S Knighthawk of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 prepares a delivery during aerial wildland firefighting coordination training at the Naval Magazine in Santa Rita, April 19. Shaina O’Neal for U.S. Navy Photo

First responders improve interoperability, emergency response for Guam

Monday, April 25, 2022 SHAINA MARIE ONEAL FOR JOINT REGION MARIANAS

Agusta branding event at Sloane Helicopters. Leonardo Image

Sloane and Leonardo celebrate shared VIP success

Monday, April 25, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Bentley sits in a Bell 47B at New England Helicopter Service in Providence, Rhode Island, during his flight training in 1948.

Nelson Bentley: The pioneering utility pilot

Friday, April 22, 2022 BOB PETITE

In November 2021, Bell announced the completion of the first flight using SAF with the Bell 525,. Bell Photo

Bell observes Earth Day with commitment to sustainability

Friday, April 22, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Students, or Cadets, from the Appalachian ChalleNGe Academy are all smiles after their ride on one of the Kentucky National Guard’s UH-60 Black Hawk at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Boone Center in Frankfort, Ky., Apr. 20, 2022. Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane for U.S. Army National Guard Photo

Kentucky Guard gives helicopter rides to ChalleNGe Academy cadets

Friday, April 22, 2022 SGT. 1ST CLASS BENJAMIN CRANE

Martin Peryea, CEO (left) of Jaunt Air Mobility signs an agreement with Amit Chadha, CEO & MD of LTTS. LTTS Photo

LTTS awarded major eVTOL contract from Jaunt

Friday, April 22, 2022 L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRESS RELEASE

Sean T. Casey. Rotorcorp Photo

Rotorcorp president appointed to trade policy committee

Friday, April 22, 2022 ROTORCORP PRESS RELEASE

U.S. moves forward with AH-1Z attack helicopter sale to Nigeria

Friday, April 22, 2022 U.S. DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY PRESS RELEASE

Power Players: Haverfield Aviation

Thursday, April 21, 2022 BRENT BERGAN

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, arrive at Subic Bay International Airport ahead of Balikatan 22 in the Philippines Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph for U.S. Marine Corps Photo

Ospreys execute ultra long-distance flight

Thursday, April 21, 2022 CAPT. KAREN JENSEN FOR 1ST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING

Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter joins ‘Clean Flight’ to reduce carbon footprint

Thursday, April 21, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Helicentre Aviation and Bristow believe in introducing future helicopter pilots to offshore and SAR careers at an early stage. Bristow Photo

Helicentre Aviation to host Bristow Careers Days in May

Thursday, April 21, 2022 HELICENTRE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Casia G. provides network airspace sanitization for large-scale BVLOS UAV operations using the same patented AI and computer vision technology as Iris Automation’s onboard solutions. Iris Automation Photo

Iris Automation launches ground-based surveillance system

Thursday, April 21, 2022 IRIS AUTOMATION PRESS RELEASE

Blade establishes European presence, appoints two industry leaders

Thursday, April 21, 2022 BLADE PRESS RELEASE

The partnership between Eve and Thales will entail a series of joint studies on the technical, economical and adaptable feasibility of a 100% electrically powered aircraft. Eve Image

Eve and Thales announce partnership

Thursday, April 21, 2022 EVE, EMBRAER AND THALES PRESS RELEASE

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VFS announces 2022 DiversiFlite winners

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

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Skytrac acquires Troo’s aviation division

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

FAA enables pilots to track medical applications in real-time

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

AUVSI and MDNA to co-host XPONENTIAL

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 AUVSI PRESS RELEASE

The multirole AW119 has proven increasingly successful in recent years in the world’s defense market for both training and operational mission profiles. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo to provide new AW119Kx helicopters to Israel

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Two years after taking delivery of its first Bell 505, Switzerland’s Mountainflyers has achieved a milestone of 2,000 flight hours with its fleet of three 505s. Lloyd Horgan Photo

Mountainflyers marks milestone with Bell 505

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Customization of the aircraft included new paint, interior leather side walls, sheep skin crew seats and leather cabin seats. HelicopterBuyer Photo

HelicopterBuyer delivers JetRanger to private buyer

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 HELICOPTERBUYER INC. PRESS RELEASE

Agricultural aviators fly as low as 10 feet off the ground, meaning they share airspace with UAs that are restricted to flying no more than 400 feet above ground level.

NAAA issues safety warning

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 NAAA PRESS RELEASE

Delegates from the Czech Republic recently visited Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center in a landmark meeting to observe the Czech Republic H-1 aircraft production line. Bell Photo

Czech Republic chief of defense signs beams of AH‑1Z and UH‑1Y

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Lilium is pursuing type certification for the Lilium Jet with EASA and concurrent type certification validation with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA, under the provisions of the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement between the EU and U.S. Lilium Photo

Lilium submits Means of Compliance proposals

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 LILIUM PRESS RELEASE

The accident site was located in a paperbark swamp. Careflight Photo

ATSB releases King River helicopter accident preliminary report

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

The UH-60V with OpenLift has been granted an Instrument Flight Rules Airworthiness Release, allowing operations under all meteorological conditions. Northrop Grumman Photo

Northrop Grumman UH-60V OpenLift ready for all-weather operations

Monday, April 18, 2022 NORTHROP GRUMMAN PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Army Soldiers with Detachment 2, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 169th Aviation Regiment, Virginia National Guard, conduct high-performance rescue hoist, or HPU, training at Camp Bondsteel, March 28, 2022. Hoist operations are one of many capabilities the Black Hawk helicopter brings to the Kosovo Force mission. U.S Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Warren W. Wright Jr., 138th Public Affairs Detachment

Virginia National Guard aviators capitalize on Black Hawk helicopter capabilities during Kosovo mission

Thursday, April 14, 2022 SGT. AMOURIS COSS FOR KFOR REGIONAL COMMAND EAST

Blade to provide air mobility services to Festival in the Desert

Thursday, April 14, 2022 BLADE PRESS RELEASE

The ACH160 offers three interior configurations, with customization to meet the needs and lifestyles of individual customers. Helibras Photo

Third ACH160 sale in Brazil announced

Thursday, April 14, 2022 HELIBRAS PRESS RELEASE

Life Link III names new CMO

Thursday, April 14, 2022 LIFE LINK III PRESS RELEASE

Five Air Evac Lifeteam crew members from Jesup, Ga., have earned their 1,000th flight wings. Pictured from the left are: Mario Rodriguez, Chad Lariscy, Rick Mallick, Matt Keanon and Ken Herrin. Air Evac Lifeteam Photo

5 Air Evac Lifeteam crew members celebrate career milestones

Thursday, April 14, 2022 AIR EVAC LIFETEAM PRESS RELEASE

Lockheed Martin’s Stalker VXE recently completed a world record 39-hour flight. Garry Tice Photo

Lockheed Martin Stalker VXE UAS completes world record 39-hour flight

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Built by Sikorsky Aircraft for the US Army, the HH-60M-model is specifically designed to provide aerial medical support and ambulatory patient transport services under difficult weather conditions, during day and night. Edwin L. Wriston for U.S. Army National Guard Photo

West Virginia Guard unit receives first new HH-60M “Mike” Black Hawk helicopter

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 EDWIN WRISTON FOR WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD

USAVSJ-4-1500 Economy Series 3.9mm portable videoscope. USA Borescopes Photo

USA Borescopes introduces palm-size videoscope

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 USA BORESCOPES PRESS RELEASE

FreeFlight Systems unveils clean sheet radar altimeters designed to resist powerful 5G network interference

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 LISA GORDON

Vertical’s Helicopter and Engine Manufacturers Survey now open

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 MHM PUBLISHING PRESS RELEASE

Mitch Heaton to lead AAM tech initiatives for Hartzell Propeller

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 HARTZELL PROPELLER PRESS RELEASE

Construction underway on Illinois vertiport

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 DIFCO, INC. PRESS RELEASE

Artist’s rendering of the new helipad. HELP Appeal Image

Salford Royal to build helipad with HELP Appeal assistance

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 HELP APPEAL PRESS RELEASE

Under the agreement, phase-II flight training is scheduled to commence immediately. HAL Photo

Nigeria contracts with HAL for further Chetak training

Monday, April 11, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

The recently ordered AW139 will add to Bestfly’s two previously leased AW139s and four AW169 light intermediate twins purchased at the end of 2021. Leonardo Photo

Bestfly expands offshore helicopter fleet

Monday, April 11, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Alpx Expeditions will be the unification and expansion of Blackcomb’s year-around offerings of heli-hiking, weddings, picnics and ski touring including a new special-built alpine bike trail network that is exclusively accessible by helicopter. Blackcomb Helicopters Photo

Blackcomb Helicopters acquires Tyax Adventures

Monday, April 11, 2022 BLACKCOMB HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Man sentenced to one year in jail for shining laser into police helicopter

Friday, April 8, 2022 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE

Following the incident, Toll Helicopters fitted its AW139s with dedicated high-powered search lights, amended its sterile cockpit procedures, and made changes to its operations manual. ATSB Photo

ATSB: Pilot’s loss of hover reference leads to unintended drift and descent

Friday, April 8, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

Helicentre will be Bristow’s preferred provider of ab-initio pilot training and recruitment in the UK, supporting the sponsored programs run by Bristow. Helicentre Photo

Bristow and Helicentre partner for UK pilot training

Friday, April 8, 2022 HELICENTRE AVIATION

Rocket Lab’s Sikorsky S-92 helicopter arrives in preparation for first Electron mid-air capture attempt. Business Wire Photo

Rocket Lab to attempt first mid-air helicopter capture of Electron rocket

Friday, April 8, 2022 ROCKET LAB PRESS RELEASE

First Aviation Services Inc. acquires HeliBlade, forms Rotary Wing Group

Friday, April 8, 2022 FIRST AVIATION SERVICES PRESS RELEASE

The conference brought over 300 industry members together for two days in San Diego, California. Brent Bundy Photo

Collaboration highlighted at Aerial Firefighting North America 2022 conference

Thursday, April 7, 2022 BRENT BUNDY

Acadian Air Med names new operations manager

Thursday, April 7, 2022 ACADIAN AIR MED PRESS RELEASE

VFS continues record growth, exceeding 170 corporate members

Thursday, April 7, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

The UH-72B Lakota represents a drastic improvement over the UH-72! for Army aviators. Diane Bond Photo

Airbus delivers first UH-72B Lakota helicopter to the U.S. Army National Guard

Thursday, April 7, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter belonging to the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment of Madison, Wis., carries a giant water bucket to a douse a fire March 28, 2022. Scott T. Sturkol for Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office Photo

Federal, state agencies partner for fire suppression training with Black Hawks

Thursday, April 7, 2022 SCOTT STURKOL FOR FORT MCCOY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based solution. Iris Automation Photo

Iris Automation receives second FAA BVLOS waiver for Reno BEYOND program

Thursday, April 7, 2022 IRIS AUTOMATION PRESS RELEASE

Airborne Engines Ltd. recognized for excellence

Thursday, April 7, 2022 AIRBORNE ENGINES LTD

ACR Electronics is leading a campaign to help boaters, hikers and aviators understand the life-saving features of 406 MHz beacons, as well as the responsibilities of owning a device, ACR Image

406Day raises awareness about life-saving beacon technology

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 ACR ELECTRONICS PRESS RELEASE

Tim Schmidt. VFS Photo

VFS announces 2022 Lichten Award winners

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

Man convicted of illegally operating a helicopter

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 DOJ PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron familiarize themselves with the new nacelle improvement modifications on a CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 7, 2022. Airman 1st Class Drew Cyburt for U.S. Air Force Photo

Cannon AFB partners with Bell Boeing to improve the CV-22

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE

Multiple AW159 Army Wildcats on flight pad at Yeovil. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo to deliver next stage of AW159 WIST contract in the UK

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

The AW169 features the most modern platform in the light-intermediate category. Danny Nixon at Rotor Imagery Photo

NHV hits flying hour milestone with AW169

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 NHV PRESS RELEASE

Damage to the blue main rotor blade and the forward left landing strut. ATSB Photo

ATSB releases report on R44 in-flight breakup

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

Jaunt Photo

Jaunt announces new advisors

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 JAUNT PRESS RELEASE

An Italian instructor pilot and a QAEF student. Italian Army Photo

Qatar’s NH-90 program achieves 2,000 flight hours

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 ITALIAN ARMY AVIATION HEADQUARTERS PRESS RELEASE

Optima Aero Inc. opens operations in Europe

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 OPTIMA AERO PRESS RELEASE

Part of Leonardo’s display at Heli-Expo 2022 in Dallas, Texas. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo maintains strong position in civil helicopter market

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

HeliTSA co-founders Troy Johnson (left) and Pep Sayabath. HeliTSA Photo

HeliTSA offers Bell 212 and 412 series type training in Australia

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 HELITSA PRESS RELEASE

CAAM and CARTAMS announce partnership

Monday, April 4, 2022 JOINT CAAM AND CARTAMS PRESS RELEASE

Sikorsky’s FARA Competitive Prototype, Raider X, is seen at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Florida in March 2022. Sikorsky Photo

Sikorsky leverages high-tech manufacturing in Raider X production

Monday, April 4, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

The ScioTeq LAD is full MIL-STD. ScioTeq Photo

ScioTeq launches new large area display

Monday, April 4, 2022 SCIOTEQ PRESS RELEASE

How hybrid technology could be used in future helicopters

Monday, April 4, 2022 ELAN HEAD

Up to 12 twin-engine executive helicopters can be worked on simultaneously in the 16,000 sq ft space. Volare Aviation Photo

Volare Aviation opens dedicated helicopter facility

Monday, April 4, 2022 VOLARE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The pilot-operated Aero3 has a cabin for up to eight passengers and a maximum take-off weight of 6173 lbs. Dufour Aerospace Image

Dufour Aerospace and Blueberry Aviation announce commercial partnership

Monday, April 4, 2022 BLUEBERRY AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Vertical writer and photographer Skip Robinson, who has died at the age of 57. Mike Reyno Photo

Vertical Magazine mourns loss of ‘one-of-a-kind’ aviation photographer & writer Skip Robinson

Friday, April 1, 2022 MHM PUBLISHING PRESS RELEASE

From left: Mike Keany , chair of YTH facilities management; Robert Bertram, chief executive of the HELP Appeal; Simon Morrit, chief executive; and Alan Downey, trust chair. HELP Appeal Photo

New helipad opens at North Yorkshire’s Scarborough Hospital

Friday, April 1, 2022 HELP APPEAL PRESS RELEASE

VFS announces 2022 scholarship recipients

Friday, April 1, 2022 VERTICAL FLIGHT SOCIETY PRESS RELEASE

The Super Puma tank offers a plug-and-play underbelly tank that can be installed or removed in less than 25 minutes. Helitak Photo

Helitak FT4250 Super Puma fire tank receives FAA STC

Friday, April 1, 2022 HELITAK PRESS RELEASE

The Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 Defiant helicopter flew 700 nautical miles from West Palm Beach, Florida to Nashville to give U.S. Army Aviators a first-hand look at this impressive aircraft at the Army Aviation Association of America’s annual summit. Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing.Photo

SB>1 Defiant helicopter completes long-endurance flight to Nashville

Friday, April 1, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN 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

MD Helicopters enters Chapter 11 as buyer announced

Thursday, March 31, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

The first five AH-64E model Apache attack helicopters to be delivered to the South Carolina National Guard arrive at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, March 24. Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey for South Carolina National Guard Photo

South Carolina National Guard receives first five AH-64Es

Thursday, March 31, 2022 MASTER SGT. ADAM RAYNOR FOR SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD

From left: Stuart Redman, Matt Walters and Alex Weymouth. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo colleagues share AW149 training

Thursday, March 31, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Van Bogardus. Helinet Photo

Van Bogardus joins Helinet

Thursday, March 31, 2022 HELINET PRESS RELEASE

Vermont Army National Guard rotary-wing pilots with 86th Troop Command conducted an aviation exchange with Senegalese Air Force pilots, March 13-19, 2022. Joshua Cohen for Vermont National Guard Photo

Vermont National Guard and Senegalese Air Force conduct aviation exchange

Thursday, March 31, 2022 JOSHUA COHEN FOR VERMONT NATIONAL GUARD PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Trekkers are among the first of the type to operate in Italy. Oscar Bernardi

Leonardo AW109 Trekker to begin offshore work

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 OSCAR BERNARDI

Both simulators will feature the latest Entrol’s technology, including a spherical visual system, vibration system, high-resolution database, formation flying and mission scenarios.Entrol Image

Air Corporate acquires two Entrol simulators

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

The Eclipse digital audio system from Jupiter Avionics. Jupiter Image

Jupiter Avionics unveils new digital audio system

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 JUPITER AVIONICS PRESS RELEASE

The Chinook has been chosen by eight NATO nations. Boeing Photo

Boeing and Airbus partner for Germany’s H-47 Chinook program

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

$Zeitfracht Group has ordered 17 Wingcopter delivery drones and signed an option to purchase another 115. Wingcopter Image$

German Airways and Wingcopter pursue deliveries by drone

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 WINGCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The survivable space within the helicopter cabin was maintained throughout the accident sequence. ATSB Photo

ATSB emphasizes importance of risk assessments

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

The agreement provides PiAC exclusive rights to produce, sell and support the CoAX-2D in North America. EDM Aerotec Photo

Piasecki and EDM Aerotec sign licensing agreement

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 PIASECKI PRESS RELEASE

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

Bell delivers 505 to Omaha Police Department

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Shadin Avionics retires the Miniflo-L

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 SHADIN AVIONICS PRESS RELEASE

Aspen Avionics achieves AS9100 certification

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 ASPEN AVIONICS PRESS RELEASE

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

HelicoStore adds additional Bell 505

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Thommen’s display solutions are fully functional and fully customizable. Thommen Photo

Thommen launches solutions for legacy CRT upgrades

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 THOMMEN PRESS RELEASE

Wingcopter expects Japan to become one of the most important regions for drone delivery applications in the upcoming years. Wingcopter Image

Wingcopter partners with ITOCHU in Japan

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 WINGCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

A day in the life of a flight instructor

Monday, March 28, 2022 CHRIS COX

The awards presentation included several entertainment programs. Wings India 2022 Photo

Wings India 2022 awards presented

Monday, March 28, 2022 WINGS INDIA 2022 PRESS RELEASE

The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew at Mount Isa has shortened its mission response time through a new project with State Emergency Services and Mckinlay Shire Council. RACQ LIfeFlight Photo

RACQ LifeFlight partners for faster fueling

Monday, March 28, 2022 RACQ LIFEFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

The FDAIU is designed to adapt the Sentry to fit seamlessly into existing FDR provisions without modifications. FDS Image

FDS launches solution for legacy flight data recorder retrofits

Monday, March 28, 2022 FDS PRESS RELEASE

Bill Nolen. FAA Photo

Acting FAA administrator named

Monday, March 28, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

Milestone brought a tank-equipped Sikorsky S-92 to Heli-Expo 2022. Milestone Image

Firefighting could be secondary mission for aging S-92s, says Milestone

Friday, March 25, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

ÖAMTC’s HeliAir expands service offerings

Friday, March 25, 2022 ÖAMTC AIR RESCUE PRESS RELEASE

Mr. Sanjeev Razdan, CMD, PHL (right) and Mr. S Anbuvelan, CEO, Helicopter Complex, HAL (left) exchanging the intent of cooperation documents in the presence of Mr. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation (center). HAL Photo

HAL and PHL sign IOC

Friday, March 25, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

The opening day of Wings India 2022 featured a performance by Sarang helicopters. Wings India 2022 Photo

Wings India 2022 begins with focus on helicopters

Friday, March 25, 2022 WINGS INDIA. 2022 PRESS RELEASE

The test campaign was conducted off the coast of Brest, France, onboard a civilian vessel equipped with a helicopter landing deck. Airbus Helicopters Photo

Airbus tests autonomous take-off and landing capabilities of VSR700 at sea

Friday, March 25, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

United Rotorcraft delivers Firesystem to Santa Barbara County

Thursday, March 24, 2022 UNITED ROTORCRAFT PRESS RELEASE

The project’s first demo flights are expected to take place in 2023. EIT Urban Mobility Image

FIXAR joins EIT Urban Mobility project

Thursday, March 24, 2022 FIXAR PRESS RELEASE

Ketan Desai, PAG chief sales and marketing officer; Nick Nenadovic, vice president, aftermarket and customer support at MD Helicopters; and Eric Kessler, director, customer service.

MD Helicopters presents ‘Excellence’ award to PAG

Thursday, March 24, 2022 PAG PRESS RELEASE

BAR Aviation’s 412Epi joins the over 160 Bell 412s operating in Africa and the Middle East. Bell Photo

Uganda’s BAR Aviation signs for Bell 412EPi

Thursday, March 24, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Testing of the first T901is the start of a multi-year test campaign to reach full Army qualification. GE Aviation Photo

GE begins testing on first T901 turboshaft engine for U.S. Army

Thursday, March 24, 2022 GE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Army Warrant Officer 1 Amy Berner, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment, walks off of the flight line after flying a UH-72 Lakota Helicopter on Toth Stagefield Army Heliport, Fort Rucker, AL, November 8, 2019. These Army Aviation students are completing their first phase of flight training to become U.S. Army helicopter pilots. Staff Sgt. Austin Berner for U.S. Army Reserve Photo

AMCOM’s Aviation Center Logistics Command has vital role in training Army Aviators

Thursday, March 24, 2022 KATHERINE BELCHER FOR U.S. ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND

Two U.S. Air Force special missions aviators assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron prepare for a weapons training day at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 28, 2022. 41st RQS pilots and special missions aviators were the first in the Air Force to fire the GAU-2 minigun on the HH-60W aircraft. Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros for U.S. Air Force Photo

41st RQS leads Air Force in CSAR development

Thursday, March 24, 2022 STAFF SGT. JORDAN GARNER AND SENIOR AIRMAN REBECKAH MEDEIROS FOR 23RD WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Return of the Red Bull Cobra

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 ELAN HEAD

Aerial firefighters feel the burn

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 DAN PARSONS

Joby’s all-electric aircraft on the tarmac at the company’s facility in Marina, California. Joby Photo

Joby submits area-specific certification plan

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 JOBY PRESS RELEASE

Paul Ostrowski. Vita Inclinata Photo

Retired Lt. Gen. Paul Ostrowski joins Vita Inclinata

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

The scholarships were awarded March 6, 2022 at the Whirly-Girls Annual Awards Banquet during HAI Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas. Whirly-Girls Photo

Whirly-Girls scholarship recipients announced

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 WHIRLY-GIRLS INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

Paraclete is emerging as a global provider of aviation helmets, with partnerships in 28 countries. The company recently entered the global aviation communications market through its agreement with GlobalSys. Paraclete Photos

Paraclete announces market expansions

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 PARACLETE PRESS RELEASE

FAA certification for the H145 Fire Attack System is expected by the end of 2022 with JCAB certification following. Airbus Helicopters Photo

JAC and KHI engage DART for Fire Attack system for five-bladed H145//BK117D-3

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 DART PRESS RELEASE

As part of the agreement, Air Greenland will purchase or lease a fleet of VX4 eVTOL aircraft manufactured by Vertical Aerospace from Avolon. Vertical Image

Avolon and Air Greenland announce partnership

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 AVOLON AND AIR GREENLAND PRESS RELEASE

AMSL Aero’s Vertiia eVTOL aircraft will be powered by electric battery and hydrogen. AMSL Aero Image

AMSL Aero joins Greenbird

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 GREENBIRD PRESS RELEASE

HAI mourns passing of Don Young

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 HAI STATEMENT

From left, Columbia Helicopters Senior Director of Technical Operations Rob Roedts, Brightwater UAG VP Business Development Craig Dempsey, Columbia Helicopters Vice President Business of Development Michael Tremlett, Brightwater UAG CEO Jamie Gelder, and Columbia Helicopters Vice President of Operations Mike Brunner. Columbia Helicopters Photo

Columbia Helicopters enters MOU with Brightwater UAG

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Ecocopter is studying ways to incorporate the use of green fuels in its aircraft. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter joins Chile’s Electromobility Commitment

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

HAI issues statement on FAA BVLOS ARC Final Report

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

TransDigm acquires DART Aerospace

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 TRANSDIGM PRESS RELEASE

Chief Warrant Officer (5) Herb Stevens, the Illinois National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility #2 Commander gives Soldiers a tour of the UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter while on display at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois. Sgt. Trenton Fouche for Illinois Army National Guard Photo

Illinois Army National Guard receives UH-60V Black Hawks

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 SGT. TRENTON FOUCHE FOR ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD

Mosaic’s $2.5 million gift will help fund the three new H145 aircraft needed to serve patients across Saskatchewan. Colin Kunkel Photo

Mosaic helps STARS reach capital campaign goal

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 STARS PRESS RELEASE

The Aerospace Maintenance Competition presented by Snap-on will take place April 25-28 in conjunction with Aviation Week’s MRO Americas in Dallas, Texas. AMC Photo

Aerospace Maintenance Council elects new slate of executive leaders

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 AEROSPACE MAINTENANCE COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE

2022 marked the 2nd consecutive year that KTS has received the Rolls-Royce “Best in Class” FIRST Network award. KTS Photo

KTS recognized as ‘Best in Class’ by Rolls-Royce

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 KTS PRESS RELEASE

Project EASy will allow Embraer to develop innovative new products such as Eve’s eVTOL aircraft. Eve Photo

Iris Automation joins Project EASy

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 EMBRAER/IRIS AUTOMATION PRESS RELEASE

Shane Arnott. Vita Inclinata Press Release

Shane Arnott joins Vita Inclinata

Friday, March 18, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

The Alto Group will use the Bell 429 for corporate and VIP transport. Bell Photo

Alto Group takes delivery of Australia’s first Bell 429 WLG helicopter

Friday, March 18, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

HAI and EHA strengthen partnership, plan European Rotors 2022

Friday, March 18, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The partnership will benefit initiatives in the development of a sustainable UAM ecosystem, including vertiports, power purchase agreements, battery charging solutions and handling. Eve Image

Eve and Acciona partner for sustainable UAM

Friday, March 18, 2022 EVE AND ACCIONA PRESS RELEASE

Jeff Goyer. OHI Photo

OHI appoints Jeff Goyer as CSO

Friday, March 18, 2022 OHI PRESS RELEASE

Helicopter offshore sector begins slow ascent

Thursday, March 17, 2022 KEN SWARTZ

The six Leonardo AW189s will be joining MOT CRS in 2023 to extend its SAR capability. Leonardo Image

China’s MOT acquires six AW189s

Thursday, March 17, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

GlobalX expects the addition of eVTOLs to enable them to expand their market throughout south Florida, Eve Image

Eve and GlobalX sign LOI for up to 200 eVTOL aircraft

Thursday, March 17, 2022 EVE AND GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES PRESS RELEASE

A dual shipset of Archangel Systems AHR150A ADAHRS are the primary sources for airdata, attitude, heading, and data (separate heading sensor not shown). Archangel Systems Photo

Archangel Systems AHR150A ADAHRS selected for Bell 212 upgrade

Thursday, March 17, 2022 ARCHANGEL SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Fokker’s twin wire electric arc spray technology allows the team to manage component restoration process in-house for hundreds of part numbers. Fokker Photo

Fokker Services unveils new component maintenance technology

Thursday, March 17, 2022 FOKKER SERVICES PRESS RELEASE

The Mars Helicopter Ingenuity team has been named the recipient of the Howard Hughes Award. NASA Photo

VFS announces 2022 group award recipients

Thursday, March 17, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

Phil Alldridge. LinkedIn Photo

VFS announces 2022 individual award recipients

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

The consortium is now seeking community input on the first phase of this CONOPS and will hold various “listen and learn” sessions with community stakeholders. Eve Image

Eve Consortium announces initial UAM concept of operations in Miami-Dade County

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 EVE PRESS RELEASE

The EpiShuttle is designed to protect both the environment or a single individual from contamination, in either positive or negative air-pressure mode. EpiGurad Photo

Leader Healthcare and EpiGuard partner in Qatar and the UAE

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 EPIGUARD PRESS RELEASE

Papillon received the Diamond Awards for its Part 135 Air Carrier Operation and Part 145 Certified Maintenance Repair Station. Papillon Photo

Papillon receives two FAA Diamond Awards

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 PAPILLON GRAND CANYON HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 505 has a speed of 125 knots (232 kilometers per hour) and a useful load of 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms).

Bell announces first Bell 505 sale in West Africa

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

An AH-1Z Viper (top) with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), and an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23), conduct Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance Training near El Centro, California, March 10, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to provide familiarization and concept development of manned-unmanned teaming. Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas for U.S. Marine Corps Photo

Marine Corps and Navy aviation fly together for manned-unmanned teaming

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 MAJ. JAY HERNANDEZ FOR U.S. MARINE CORPS

The v6 features enhanced sensors, software and weapon systems. U.S. Army Photo

First upgraded Apaches arrive for U.S. troops overseas

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 BOEING PRESS RELEASE

Velocity operates three FAA-certified repair stations in California and Florida which offer unique capabilities on avionics, cockpit panels, electrical systems, fire protection, interior lights, multi-layer circuit board assemblies and waste assemblies. Velocity Photo

PAG acquires Velocity Aerospace Group

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 PAG PRESS RELEASE

Tim Tucker (left) and Claude Vuichard. Peter Schneider Photo

Claude Vuichard gives shout-out to Tim Tucker

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 VUICHARD RECOVERY AVIATION SAFETY FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE

The AW139 intermediate-twin engine 7 ton has been ordered by more than 290 operators in 70 countries on all continents. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo contracts with DOE for two AW139 helicopters

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

UC Health Air Care & Mobile Care, a Metro operations customer, is one of the hospital-based air medical programs that believes AAMS’s lawsuit could negatively impact its reimbursements and therefore its ability to invest in patient care. Dan Megna Photo

Metro Aviation splits from AAMS over No Surprises lawsuit

Monday, March 14, 2022 ELAN HEAD

Senior officers from the Indian Armed Forces and HAL were present as ground was broken for a new HE-MRO facility near GOA.

HAL and Safran sign strategic MOU

Monday, March 14, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

THC and Rotortrade participated as co-branded exhibitors in the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo 2022 in Dallas. Rotortrade Photo

THC and Rotortrade announce partnership

Monday, March 14, 2022 ROTORTRADE PRESS RELEASE

The extension of the long-established partnership between Leonardo and Rotortrade was announced during Heli-Expo 2022 in Dallas, Texas. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo and Rotortrade extend collaboration

Monday, March 14, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

DRF Luftrettung and ARA Flugrettung were recognized for a highly complex night-time hoist mission carried out by the Tyrolean ARA emergency helicopter in December last year.

DRF Luftrettung and ARA Flugrettung receive Rescue of the Year Award

Monday, March 14, 2022 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

HAI Image

Helicopter Association International closes successful HAI Heli-Expo 2022

Friday, March 11, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Nautilius Aviation cited the 407GXi’s “great all- round visibility for tourism” and Bell’s “outstanding customer service” in making its selection. Bell Image

Australia’s Nautilus Aviation adds five Bell 407GXI helicopters

Friday, March 11, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The new interior is offered in three coordinated color schemes created by Bell’s design staff. Bell Photo

Bell launches Designer Series interior for the Bell 429

Friday, March 11, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Randy Gifford. Vita Inclinata Photo

Randy Gifford joins Vita Inclinata as EVP of operations

Friday, March 11, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the H145 is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and Airbus’s own Helionix digital avionics suite, increasing safety and reducing pilot workload. Airbus Image

Boston MedFlight orders its first five-bladed H145

Thursday, March 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

A multi-mission workhorse, the H125 boasts a powerful performance, enhanced maneuverability and reduced pilot workload, all in one cost-effective platform. Airbus Image

Kern County Sheriff’s Office orders two Airbus H125 helicopters

Thursday, March 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The new version of Airbus’s best-selling H145 light twin-engine helicopter adds a new, innovative five-bladed rotor to the multi-mission aircraft, increasing the useful load of the helicopter by 150 kg. Airbus Image

Rega orders 9 five-bladed H145s

Thursday, March 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Hoss Golanbari and Maxime Perron Caissy. Helitowcart Photo

Eurotec orders 5 Helitowcarts

Thursday, March 10, 2022 HELITOWCART PRESS RELEASE

The Nashville Police Department’s fleet will be configured with the latest search, communications, and surveillance equipment to support its various airborne law enforcement public safety missions. Airbus Photo

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department orders two Airbus H125 helicopters

Thursday, March 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The H125 is a cost effective, multi-mission helicopter that boasts high performance, enhanced maneuverability, and reduced pilot workload. Airbus Photo

Baltimore Police Department to acquire three new Airbus H125 helicopters

Thursday, March 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopter crews from the Florida National Guard support the wildfire suppression efforts in Bay County, FL March 7, 2022. The Florida National Guard is working closely with state and local partners to contain the Chipola Complex fires across multiple counties in the Florida panhandle. Master Sgt. Christopher Milbrodt for U.S. Air Force Photo

Florida National Guard helicopters attack wildfires

Thursday, March 10, 2022 MASTER SGT. CHRISTOPHER MILBRODT FOR FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

SRT Helicopters awarded test pilot services contract for Airbus 565 Panther

Thursday, March 10, 2022 SRT HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Ozark Aeroworks, LLC is one of Honeywell’s largest T53 Authorized Service Centers for the T53 series engines. Eagle Copters, Ltd Photo

Ozark & Eagle target improvements for T53 after TC purchase

Thursday, March 10, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

The two-seat Guimbal Cabri G2. Anthony Pecchi Photo

Guimbal makes improvements to Cabri G2, begins ‘refining’ four-seat helicopter program

Thursday, March 10, 2022 DAYNA FEDY

Lynda Flynn. Coldstream Photo

Lynda Flynn appointed EVP of the Coldstream Group of Companies

Thursday, March 10, 2022 COLDSTREAM HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Coldstream Helicopters

Coldstream Helicopters signs LOI with Heli-One for Super Puma support

Thursday, March 10, 2022 COLDSTREAM HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The AW139 Level D FFS is installed at Suzuyo’s facilities near Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo and Suzuyo announce first certified helicopter Level D FFS in Japan

Thursday, March 10, 2022 FROM LEONARDO AND SUZUYO

The new cockpit will center around the BendixKing AeroVue Touch. BendixKing Photo

Becker Avionics partners with BendixKing and AvPanels for R44 cockpit

Thursday, March 10, 2022 BECKER AVIONICS PRESS RELEASE

Carolina GSE announces partnership with Barry Mounts

Thursday, March 10, 2022 CAROLINA GSE PRESS RELEASE

The H125 is known for its robustness, versatility, and hot and high performance and is widely used in highly demanding missions such as those undertaken by Ecocopter. Anthony Pecchi Photo

Ecocopter orders three H125s and one H145

Thursday, March 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

As part of the expansion of MRO services, PHI will offer routine maintenance and inspections, pre-buy and lease return inspections and professional paint finishes for a variety of aircraft component types. PHI Photo

PHI expands MRO division, offers MRO services to external parties

Thursday, March 10, 2022 PHI PRESS RELEASE

The Subaru Bell 412EPX will significantly enhance SRP’s ability to transport crew and cargo, perform power pole replacement and complete hoist work. Bell Photo

Salt River Project adds Subaru Bell 412EPX

Thursday, March 10, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

LTA’s virtual reality crew simulator can be adjusted to model either an AW139 or Bell 412 helicopter for winch training. LifeFlight Photo

LifeFlight Training Academy named as finalist in aviation awards

Thursday, March 10, 2022 LIFEFLIGHT AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

The H125 features dual hydraulics, dual channel FADEC, a crash resistant fuel system, and advanced glass-panel cockpit displays. Airbus Photo

Riverside Police Department orders two Airbus H125 helicopters

Thursday, March 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The market leader in emergency medical services (EMS) worldwide, the H135 can be fitted with a wide range of EMS configurations. Airbus Photo

North Memorial Health adds two Airbus H135 helicopters to fleet

Thursday, March 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Sikorsky has decided to stop taking orders for the S-76 after over 40 years of producing the type. Mike Reyno Photo

Sikorsky stops taking S-76 orders; looks to license production

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

The collaborative initiative between Safran Helicopter Engines and Bell Textron Inc. was announced at HAI Heli-Expo. Bell Photo

Safran and Bell to collaborate on SAF for Bell 505

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 BELL AND SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

HCare is now composed of HCare Initial, HCare In-service, or a combination of the two, HCare Lifetime. Airbus Image

Customer profile guides Airbus Helicopters’ new HCare offer

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Able Aerospace continues support of U.S. Navy TH-57 training fleet

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 ABLE AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 407 offers a robust customer experience with best-in-class speed, performance and reliability. Bell Photo

SmartTech signs purchase agreement for Bell 407GXi

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Members of Airbus Helicopters’ single-engine helicopter family. Anthony Pecchi Photo

New technologies enhance performance and safety of Airbus single-engine helicopters

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

MD Helicopters, Inc. has present Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus students Darren Mudge and Oliver Myers with MD 500 Transition Training Scholarships. MDHI Photo

MDHI awards scholarships to Embry-Riddle students

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 MDHI PRESS RELEASE

Meridian Helicopters has completed a tip-to-tail custom refurbishment of a Bell 206L4 for an unnamed customer. Meridian Helicopters Photo

Meridian Helicopters completes tip-to-tail custom refurbishment of Bell 206L4

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 MERIDIAN HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Greenbird partners with Griffith University

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 GREENBIRD PRESS RELEASE

Pratt & Whitney Canada Image

AI boosts Pratt & Whitney Canada’s oil analysis technology

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA PRESS RELEASE

KTS specializes in providing complete OEM-approved aftermarket MRO services for operators of the Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 (pictured above). KTS Photo

Keystone Turbine Services named RR300 AMROC by Rolls-Royce

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 PAG PRESS RELEASE

Astronautics is providing its AeroSync wireless Airborne Communication System (wACS) as the standard-fit connectivity solution for Airbus Helicopters’ new production H125 and H130 helicopters. Astronautics’ AeroSync wACS is a secure and integrated wireless data transmission system that automatically provides high-speed flight, mission, and maintenance data export and storage services to enhance Airbus’ Flight Analyser and FlyScan fleet monitoring connected services. Astronautics Photo

Astronautics provides Aerosync connectivity solution for H125s and H130s

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 ASTRONAUTICS PRESS RELEASE

Aero Asset reports that North American and European sales accounted for nearly 70 percent of total transactions in 2021. Aero Asset Photo

Aero Asset releases 2021 report

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 AERO ASSET PRESS RELEASE

The all-electric Joby aircraft in flight above the company’s Electric Flight Base in California. Joby Photo

Joby and CAE partner for eVTOL aircraft pilot training

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 CAE PRESS RELEASE

RA-4500 Mark II (MK II) radar altimeter. FreeFlight Systems Photo

FreeFlight Systems introduces 5G tolerant RADALT upgrade for existing customers

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Volo Mission CEO Kim Hutchings recently went through long line training herself for the first time. Volo Mission’s hands-on course trains students in ground as well as flight operations. Billy Hardiman Photo

Volo Mission introduces ‘short courses’

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 VOLO MISSION PRESS RELEASE

Pratt & Whitney Canada Photo

Government of Spain selects Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3 engines

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA PRESS RELEASE

Pathfinder Aviation operates a mixed fleet of helicopters specifically chosen for the wide variety of missions they fly in the beautiful wilderness areas of Alaska. Pathfinder Image

Pathfinder Aviation adopts Foresight MX for entire fleet

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

JSfirm.com: Everyone is hiring

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 JSFIRM.COM PRESS RELEASE

Rolls-Royce announces 2022 FIRST Network Quality Award winners

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 ROLLS-ROYCE PRESS RELEASE

Mike Petsche. Boost Photo

Michael Petsche joins Boost Systems

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 BOOST SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

BLR receives FAA approval on H125 FastFin power upgrade. BLR Photo

BLR H125 FastFin power upgrade STC amendment receives approvals

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 BLR AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Benefits of the new flat design include an increased service interval from 100 to 150 hours, improved cleaning and oiling, a two-pound reduction in weight. Aerometals Image

Aerometals introduces flat filter IBF design for AS350 and H130 airframe series

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 AEROMETALS PRESS RELEASE

The Terrain Series’ Design Assurance Level (DAL) B criticality, dual-install compatibility, altitude measurement range of up to 2,500 feet, and 55,000 ft service ceiling makes them ideal for new or retrofit Part 29 rotorcraft and larger fixed-wing aircraft installations. FreeFlight Systems Photo

FreeFlight Systems’ 5G-tolerant radar altimeters complete AMOC testing

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

signing ceremony was held at HAI Heli-Expo with Centaurium Aviation CEO and founder, Daniel Borer, and Duncan Van De Velde, managing director, Europe, Bell. Bell Photo

Bell expands presence in Switzerland

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

HAI joins NATA and TSI to offer safety manager certification program

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

MidTex expects to operate through a new entity, to be named Enstrom Aerospace Industries. MidTex Photo

New owner to reopen former Enstrom Helicopter facility

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 MIDTEX PRESS RELEASE

Martin Peryea, CEO (left) of Jaunt Air Mobility signs an agreement with Amit Chadha, CEO of LTTS (right). Jaunt announced today the company would be working with L&T Technology Services Limited as an essential engineering partner on the Jaunt Journey eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi. Business Wire Photo

Jaunt partners with L&T Technology Services

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 JAUNT PRESS RELEASE

My Engine Dashboard and Logbook Viewer will provide customers with tools to facilitate the daily management of their Safran helicopter engines. Adrien Daste for Safran Photo

Safran launches digital services to improve helicopter engine monitoring

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

STAT MedEvac has flown Airbus helicopters since commencing operations in 1985 and has a longstanding history with the H135 family. Diane Bond Photo

STAT MedEvac orders 10 new Airbus H135 helicopters

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The Subaru Bell 412EPX will be the first Bell aircraft in SDG&E’s fleet. Bell Photo

San Diego Gas & Electric selects Subaru Bell 412EPX

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The delivery of the Bell 505 to BMCD was announced at HAI Heli-Expo. Bell Photo

Beach Mosquito Control District takes delivery of Bell 505

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Delivery of Ms. Dales’ helicopter with its ACH Line interior is scheduled for later this year. Lorette Fabre Photo

Canadian entrepreneur orders ACH125 helicopter

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Outerlink introduces Air IP

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 METRO PRESS RELEASE

The Helicopter Company has ordered 16 AW139s, 10 of which will be flown for HEMS missions. Leonardo Image

The Helicopter Company orders 43 aircraft; will establish HEMS in Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

An Airbus H160 flies in PHI livery. The aircraft will soon travel to the U.S. to complete certification efforts with the FAA. Airbus Photo

PHI & Shell discuss 8-month ‘route-proving’ program with H160 in U.S.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

According to the USHST, Instrument Meteorological Conditions was of the top three leading causes of all fatal rotorcraft accidents from 2014 to 2018. Kelly Cathey Photo

Metro Aviation and Outerlink Global Solutions partner to address cause of fatal aviation accidents

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 METRO PRESS RELEASE

The Ventura County Aviation Unit will use its new Subaru Bell 412EPX for law enforcement, HEMS, and fire suppression. Bell Photo

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office selects Subaru Bell 412EPX

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

An S-70 Black Hawk aircraft becomes a Firehawk helicopter during a six-month process that includes the addition of a 1,000-gallon (3,785-liter) water tank system, a raised landing gear (to accommodate the tank), and associated integrated avionics. Lockheed Martin Photo

Sikorsky, United Rotorcraft prepare for S-70 Firehawk demand

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Leonardo predicts that the AW609 will revolutionize point-to-point connections. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo to supply AW609 tiltrotors to European operator

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 LEONARDO PRESS RELEASE

Blackhawk Aerospace to acquire controlling ownership of Recoil Aerospace

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 BLACKHAWK AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Cornéll Grové. Pacific AirHub Photo

Pacific AirHub expands its footprint to Africa with local partner

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 PACIFIC AIRHUB PRESS RELEASE

The Arrano engine offers approximately 15% reduction in fuel consumption over other in-service helicopter engines and is certified to operate without restrictions with up to 50% SAF. Adrien Daste for Safran Photo

Safran announces first SBH contract to support Arrano engines

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

AvidAir now Rolls-Royce approved

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 AVIDAIR PRESS RELEASE

The third H145 in the Ecocopter fleet, the aircraft will be the first to be based in Ecuador. Milestone Photo

Milestone delivers H145 to Ecocopter Ecuador

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 MILESTONE PRESS RELEASE

The Foresight MX MD530 kit was installed on an MD530 belonging to the Tennessee Valley Authority. GPMS Photo

GPMS collaborates with MDHI for Foresight MX STC on MD530

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

In addition to recording 4K Ultra HD video, AIRS-400 captures pilot intercom system audio, ambient audio, and detailed flight data. Appareo Photo

Phoenix Heli-Flight chooses Appareo’s 4K Ultra HD flight data recorder

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 APPAREO PRESS RELEASE

Rotortrade reports that 2021 was an “outstanding year”. Rotortrade Image

Rotortrade reports strong 2021 results

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 ROTORTRADE PRESS RELEASE

GE and Brightwater United Aero Group representatives sign agreement for the supply of LRUs and consumable spare parts for CT7 and T700 Restricted Category engines. GE Aviation Photo

GE, Brightwater UAG announce agreement

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 GE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

AXIS’s innovative tiled dashboard gives new meaning to speed and accuracy in the OCC. Outerlink Image

Outerlink announces AXIS Command and Control

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 OUTERLINK PRESS RELEASE

France Caissy and Patrick Ramsey. JMC Group Photo

JMC Group expands North America presence

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 JMC GROUP PRESS RELEASE

ACS and RTI have expertise in repairing a wide variety of makes and models of helicopter rotor blades. ACS Photo

UAG purchases ACS and RTI

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 UAG AND ACS PRESS RELEASE

The addition of the H145-based simulator brings the total number of helicopter and fixed-wing simulator models in Entrol’s portfolio to 24. Entrol Photo

Entrol presents new H145-based simulator

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

Operating in terrain with active volcanoes, jungle landscape, and rugged mountains, Heli-SGI needs the reliable Satcom connectivity offered by Skytrac’s products. Skytrac Photo

Heli-SGI selects Skytrac for its Bell helicopters

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

Vega Offshore operates passenger and cargo flights for oil and gas producers from its bases in Constanta, Romania. Rusada Photo

Vega Offshore utilizes Rusada’s Envision

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 RUSADA PRESS RELEASE

Weststar opts for GE’s TrueChoice Flight Hour service

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 GE PRESS RELEASE

The Robinson R66 Police has a speed of up to 130 kts (241 km) per hour and a useful load of 786 lb (357 kg). Robinson Photo

Robinson receives order for two more R66 Police helicopters from PCSO

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 ROBINSON PRESS RELEASE

Piasecki PA-890 hydrogen fuel-cell-powered electric compound helicopter. Piasecki Aircraft Corp. Photo

VFS hosts first hydrogen aviation symposium in U.S.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

Jet Aviation Australia has sold five Bell 407GXi helicopters to Nautilus Aviation. Jet Aviation Photo

Jet Aviation Australia sells 5 Bell 407GXis to Nautilus Aviation

Monday, March 7, 2022 JET AVIATION AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

Genesys Control Panel (GCP). Genesys Image

Genesys introduces Genesys Control Panel

Monday, March 7, 2022 GENESYS AEROSYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Platinum Simulators announces training add-ons

Monday, March 7, 2022 PLATINUM SIMULATORS PRESS RELEASE

The helicopter utilized a combination of biofuel, as well as traditional jet fuel in the 1500-mile cross country flight. Lockheed Martin Photo

S-92 lands at HAI Heli-Expo 2022 using SAF

Monday, March 7, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Kicking off our first day of arrivals at Heli-Expo 2022 with HAI President, James A. Viola, Airbus Helicopters North American President, Romain Trapp, and ‘Visit Dallas’ President and CEO, Greg Davis, arriving in an Air Center Helicopters Airbus H225. All photos by Annie Vogel

Flying into Heli-Expo

Monday, March 7, 2022 ANNIE VOGEL

The Direct approach

Monday, March 7, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

The GI 275 is a scalable, cost-conscious approach to an avionics upgrade that is a direct replacement for a variety of legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit. Garmin Photo

Garmin announces GI 275 STC update for Part 27 helicopters

Monday, March 7, 2022 GARMIN PRESS RELEASE

Yves Comeau. Jaunt Photo

Jaunt welcomes Yves Comeau

Monday, March 7, 2022 JAUNT PRESS RELEASE

SKY Helicopters will take delivery of three of the four Robinson aircraft displayed at Heli-Expo. The fourth will be delivered to the University of North Dakota Aerospace. Robinson Photo

Robinson to deliver 4 helicopters at Heli-Expo

Monday, March 7, 2022 ROBINSON PRESS RELEASE

With the shutdown of the 2G network, SPAES manufactured a telephone modem and switched the data transmission system from 2G to 4G for an Airbus H125.. SPAES Photo

SPAES installs telephone modem in H125

Monday, March 7, 2022 SPAES PRESS RELEASE

Astronautics’ newly renovated, state-of-the-art, 80,000 square-foot facility in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Astronautics Photo

Astronautics relocates manufacturing ops to new corporate headquarters

Monday, March 7, 2022 ASTRONAUTICS PRESS RELEASE

TDAP-650 audio panel. Technisonic Photo

Technisonic launches TDAP-650 audio panel

Monday, March 7, 2022 TECHNISONIC PRESS RELEASE

AeroSync is a next-generation of secure and integrated connectivity products that enable quick and reliable data transmission for crews and passengers operating in demanding helicopter environments. Astronautics Photo

Astronautics launches Aerosync Mission

Monday, March 7, 2022 ASTRONAUTICS PRESS RELEASE

Metro Aviation leadership celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary. Metro Photo

Metro Aviation celebrates 40 years

Monday, March 7, 2022 METRO PRESS RELEASE

The new facility adds 10,000 sq. ft. (929m2) from the previous building that AEM occupied. AEM Photo

AEM expands operations into a new facility

Monday, March 7, 2022 AEM PRESS RELEASE

The fob to the Guimbal Cabri G2 will be turned over to its new owner during Heli-Expo. Precision Photo

Precision to deliver new Cabri G2 at Heli-Expo 2022

Monday, March 7, 2022 PRECISION PRESS RELEASE

The SAFETY FIRST ergonomic platforms allow technicians SAFE access to all areas of their Boeing CH-47F aircraft fleet. S.A.F.E. Photo

S.A.F.E. delivers custom Boeing CH-47 fall protection platforms

Monday, March 7, 2022 S.A.F.E. PRESS RELEASE

The XTAL 3 offers an extended field of view of 180° horizontal and 90° vertical. Vrgineers Image

Vrgineers introduces XTAL 3 VR and MR headset

Monday, March 7, 2022 VRGINEERS PRESS RELEASE

Ryan Aerospace addressing UIMC through simulator training

Friday, March 4, 2022 RYAN AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

The statement calls for the use of “existing regulatory frameworks” for the integration eVTOL and AAM aircraft.

FAA and CAA recognize potential benefit of eVTOL aircraft

Friday, March 4, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

Flight for Life’s new EC145e is equipped with Metro’s standard medical interior and Genesys Aerosystems’ instrumental flight rules HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation. Metro Photo

Metro delivers new EC145e to Flight for Life

Friday, March 4, 2022 METRO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Volation purchases EDIC Horizon surplus fleet

Friday, March 4, 2022 VOLATION PRESS RELEASE

ATSB has released a Safety Advisory Notice strongly encouraging all pilots conducting low-level flight operations to wear a correctly fitted, secured and maintained flight helmet. ATSB Image

ATSB emphasizes importance of helmets

Friday, March 4, 2022 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

ARTEMIS airborne capabilities can be deployed across payload categories including the Teledyne FLIR’s SkyRanger R70 drone. Smith Myers Image

Smith Myers expands footprint in North America

Friday, March 4, 2022 SMITH MYERS PRESS RELEASE

Martin Sion, Safran Electronics and Defense, (left) and Matteo Bisceglia, OCCAR. Safran Photo

Safran’s Euroflir 510 to be Tiger helicopter’s new optronic sight

Friday, March 4, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

The expanded Aspirus MedEvac now supports two air medical helicopters and 13 ground bases. Aspirus Photo

Aspirus MedEvac Air 2 returns to service

Thursday, March 3, 2022 ASPIRUS PRESS RELEASE

Larry Hansen, Paravaion Technology Inc and Century Helicopters Inc. (left) with Alain Madore, president and CEO DART Aerospace. DART Photo

DART Aerospace acquires Paravion and Century Helicopters

Thursday, March 3, 2022 DART PRESS RELEASE

Helicopter insulation washing allows access to high and medium voltage power transmission lines. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter and bbosch launch insulator washing service

Thursday, March 3, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The contract marks the WFP’s first use of an H225 and the first use of the aircraft in Nigeria. GHS Photo

GHS announces UN World Food Program contract

Thursday, March 3, 2022 GHS PRESS RELEASE

RUAG’s new facility in Alpnach will expand its rotor blade maintenance capabilities. RUAG Photo

RUAG expands maintenance capacity

Thursday, March 3, 2022 RUAG PRESS RELEASE

Blueberry Aviation completed 28 helicopter transactions in 2021 and has started 2022 strong. Blueberry Aviation Photo

Blueberry announces deliveries and team expansion

Thursday, March 3, 2022 BLUEBERRY AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Massimo Vilardi. Rotortrade Photo

Rotortrade welcomes Massimo Vilardi

Thursday, March 3, 2022 ROTORTRADE PRESS RELEASE

ASU has been modifying aircraft for civil and military night vision operations for more than 25 years. ASU Photo

ASU awarded EASA STCs for multiple Bell aircraft

Thursday, March 3, 2022 ASU PRESS RELEASE

The Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade program. Airbus Image

France and Spain launch Tiger MkIII program

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The Dropsafe system is designed to withstand an impact greater than 2.3 kJ (100kg at 2.35 meters), exceeding global helideck standards. Dropsafe Photo

Dropsafe launches expanded helideck safety net range

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 DROPSAFE PRESS RELEASE

The eight new stations will be located in Akiachak, Coldfoot, Crooked Creek, Kotlik, Nulato, Perryville, Tok Junction and Tununak. FAA Image

FAA adds weather reporting stations across Alaska

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

The FAA has issued STC# SR09926AC to ADI for the Sikorsky S-92 Night Vision Compatible Lighting System. ADI Photo

ADI receives STC for S-92

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 ADI PRESS RELEASE

The custom system incorporates an L3/Wescam MX10 imager, Shotover/Churchill Systems moving map, Airborne Displays monitor, Trakka TLX searchlight and Troll Systems microwave downlink system. CNC Photo

CNC mission suite deployed on NSP’s Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 CNC TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex with members of Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Critical Care Team. EHAAT Photo

EHAAT hosts royal visit

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 EHAAT PRESS RELEASE

PHI Air Medical releases transport tracker and request app

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 PHI AIR MEDICAL PRESS RELEASE

A bit shaken by the experience, the family members were in good spirits after their rescue. LifeFlight Photo

Australia’s LifeFlight completes more rescues as flooding continues

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 LIFEFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

The SAFETY FIRST ergonomic platforms allow technicians SAFE access to all areas of their Sikorsky UH-60 aircraft fleet. S.A.F.E. Photo

S.A.F.E. delivers custom Sikorsky UH-60 fall protection platforms

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 S.A.F.E. PRESS RELEASE

Paraclete’s Aegis (left) and Aspida Carbon Hero helmets. Paraclete Photos

Paraclete announces expansions

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 PARACLETE PRESS RELEASE

Airbus is continuing development work on its CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL, with first flight targeted in 2023.

Airbus talks CityAirbus NextGen

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

VIH Aerospace receives H135 left & right-hand vertical reference window STC

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 VIHA PRESS RELEASE

Nautilus Aviation has ordered 10 Eve eVTOL aircraft, with operational tourism flights expected by 2026. Nautilus Image

Nautilus Aviation joins Greenbird platform

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 GREENBIRD PRESS RELEASE

Shannon Mack. CNC Technologies Photo

CNC Technologies names director, law enforcement sales

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 CNC TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

GPMS receives Transport Canada STC for Airbus H125

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

The new business unit will purchase turbine helicopters, single and twin engine, in any configuration and from any region of the world. Aero Asset Photo

Aero Asset announces new business unit

Monday, February 28, 2022 AERO ASSET PRESS RELEASE

Four aircraft have carried the Nightingale name, including the current Airbus Eurocopter EC-145, purchased in 2011 following a fundraising campaign through the Sentara Foundation. Sentara Photo

Sentara celebrates Nightingale’s 40th anniversary

Monday, February 28, 2022 SENTARA HEALTHCARE PRESS RELEASE

The tank’s lightweight construction allows for greater liquid carrying capacity and the ability to drop in easily configurable patterns through integrated controls. Milestone Image

Milestone Aviation and Helitak partner for S-92A aerial firefighting capabilities

Monday, February 28, 2022 MILESTONE AND HELITAK PRESS RELEASE

Friday, February 25, 2022 CHRIS THATCHER

Randy Rowles of Helicopter Institute (left) and Timothy Holt of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. HI Photo

Embry-Riddle and Helicopter Institute join forces

Friday, February 25, 2022 ERAU AND HI PRESS RELEASE

The Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines Delfin N. Lorenzana (at table left) formally signed the contract for 32 additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters with President, General Director of PZL Mielec Janusz Zakręcki. Lockheed Martin Photo

Philippine DND signs contract for 32 Black Hawk helicopters

Friday, February 25, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

The waiver covers a rural, unpopulated area south of Reno. Iris Automation Photo

Iris Automation approved to fly BVLOS drones for City of Reno Fire Department

Friday, February 25, 2022 IRIS AUTOMAATION PRESS RELEASE

International helicopter pilot organization, Twirly Birds, has announced the 2022 recipient of the prestigious Les Morris Award is Lockheed Martin’s Senior Fellow for Rotary and Mission Systems, Nick Lappos. During his Sikorsky career, Nick has participated in the development of aircraft such as the S76, UH-60, RAH-66, ABC, Fantail, Shadow, Fly-by-wire demonstrator, CH-53E, S92. A former Designated Engineering Representative (DER) flight test pilot, he has been a member of several National Academy of Sciences, NASA, AHS International, FAA and Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development (AGARD) committees and holds over 20 patents and three helicopter world speed records. The Les Morris award is presented annually by the Twirly Birds as lifetime achievement recognition to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the helicopter community. Aviation pioneer Les Morris is recognized as an early helicopter test pilot and innovator responsible for the early development and refinement of helicopters while at Sikorsky Aircraft. The award will be presented to Nick at the Twirly Birds Annual Meeting in conjunction with the HAI Heli-Expo on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Omni Hotel Arts District 7 Room located in Dallas, Texas. Twirly Birds invites all members and prospective members (having soloed at least 20 years previously) to attend their meeting. Twirly Birds was founded over 75 years ago when a small group of pilots met to share stories and the common experiences of flying helicopters during these early years of vertical flight. Among notable past members of Twirly Birds include Charles Lindbergh, Igor Sikorsky, and Stewart R. Graham, to name a few. The intent was then and is now to share the common bond of vertical flight. The group has no political or commercial interest and is by design, a social group comprised of individuals. Anyone that has soloed at least 20 years ago is encouraged to join Twirly Birds at its annual meeting in conjunction with the Heli-Expo in Dallas. This press release was prepared and distributed by Twirly Birds.

Twirly Birds announces 2022 recipient of Les Morris Award

Thursday, February 24, 2022 TWIRLY BIRDS PRESS RELEASE

HAI joins in committing to lead-free aviation fuels transition

Thursday, February 24, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

AUVSI rebrands as Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International

Thursday, February 24, 2022 AUVSI PRESS RELEASE

The AS350 test rotorcraft equipped with StableLight will be located at the Dallas Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Vertiport and available for onsite customer demo flights during Heli-Expo. StandardAero Photo

StandardAero offering StableLight demo flights at Heli-Expo

Thursday, February 24, 2022 STANDARDAERO PRESS RELEASE

The cabin of an Czech Republic AH-1Z is loaded onto the manufacturing line at the Amarillo Assembly Center to begin production. Bell Photo

Bell begins production on Czech Republic AH-1Z

Thursday, February 24, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Thailand will become Boeing’s second international customer for the AH-6. Boeing Photo

Boeing awarded contract for AH-6 helicopters for Thailand

Thursday, February 24, 2022 BOEING PRESS RELEASE

Babcock Spain opens new delivery center in Albacete

Thursday, February 24, 2022 BABCOCK PRESS RELEASE

The high-speed demonstrator will be optimized for a cruise speed of more than 400 km/h (215 knots). Airbus Image

Airbus assembling Racer; targets flight this year

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

PHI International Photo

PHI International announces contract with Woodside

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 PHI INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

CHP is the first organization in California to adopt the RECCO SAR helicopter detector. CHP Photo

CHP operational with RECCO SAR detector

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 RECCO PRESS RELEASE

Kamatics extends gearbox life with custom molded anti-wear composites

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 KAMATICS CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE

The new base will employ an Airbus helicopter that has a range of 340 miles. DJ Sonsteng Photography Photo

Airlift Northwest opening new base

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 AIRLIFT NORTHWEST PRESS RELEASE

iAero center marks the next frontier for the aerospace community in Somerset. Somerset County Council Photo

iAero opens for business

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE

Helicopter charters and tours available at HAI Heli-Expo 2022

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Queensland’s POLAIR to receive new Bell 429s

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT STATEMENT

The dismantling to the two AW109s is Karen’s third project managed in partnership with Horix. Karen Helicopters Photo

Karen and Horix contract for AW109 dismantling

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 KAREN HELICOPTERS AND HORIX AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

The Ultra 2XL. Phenix Solutions Photo

Ultra 2XL under DoD flight trials

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 PHENIX SOLUTIONS PRESS RELEASE

The ATEA features “fan-in-wing” technology and optimized hybrid-engine configuration. Ascendance Flight Technologies Image

Yugo and Ascendance Flight Technologies announce contract

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 YUGO GLOBAL INDUSTRIES AND ASCENDANCE FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

The Mi-171A2 helicopter is the most modern modification of Mi-8/17 type. Russian Helicopters Photo

Kazakhstani pilots train on Mi-171A2

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 VERTICAL MAG

Brian Guthrie with IOR’s Drew Leishman and Bryce Morland. RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Photo

Custom built IOR facility fueling the future of RACQ LifeFlight Rescue

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 RACQ LIFEFLIGHT RESCUE PRESS RELEASE

Jerry Trimble Helicopters: A passion for instruction

Monday, February 21, 2022 DAN MEGNA

An Airbus H135 at HeliControl’s hangar. HeliControl Photo

HeliControl succeeds beyond its Hungarian roots

Monday, February 21, 2022 HELICONTROL PRESS RELEASE

Prosperity I was designed for short transfers. AutoFlight Image

Autoflight’s Prosperity I completes proof-of-concept flight

Monday, February 21, 2022 AUTOFLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

A dummy is lowered on a hoist from the H160. A hoisting capability will be required for aircraft delivered to Babcock, who will fly them in a search-and-rescue configuration on behalf of the French Navy. Airbus Photo

Airbus targets summer for FAA H160 approval

Friday, February 18, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

EAA thanks Dickson for ‘service and dedication’

Friday, February 18, 2022 EAA PRESS RELEASE

Russian Helicopters’ BAS-200 was first demonstrated at MAKS-2021 airshow. Viktor Moldavanov Photo

Russian Helicopters launches drone for Arctic explorations

Friday, February 18, 2022 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

The solar-powered lighting will enable immediate access to the ED during darkness hours. East Anglian Air Ambulance Photo

HELP Appeal funds lighting for Peterborough City Hospital helipad

Friday, February 18, 2022 HELP APPEAL PRESS RELEASE

AUVSI issues statement on FAA administrator stepping down

Friday, February 18, 2022 AUVSI PRESS RELEASE

Defiant shows off slalom skills in new test flight footage

Thursday, February 17, 2022 DAN PARSONS

Artist rendering of a CH-53K in Israeli Air Force livery. Lockheed Martin Photo

Sikorsky nets $370M deal for first four Israeli CH-53Ks

Thursday, February 17, 2022 DAN PARSONS

AW149 flight test. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo reports on AW149 firing trial activities

Thursday, February 17, 2022 LEONARDO PRESS RELEASE

The new partnership will add eVTOLs to Aviair and HeliSpirit operations in some of Western Australia’s most iconic tourist attractions. Eve Image

Eve, Aviair and HeliSpirit announce partnership

Thursday, February 17, 2022 EVE, AVIAIR AND HELISPIRIT PRESS RELEASE

The agreement between Safran Helicopter Engines and ST Engineering was executed at the Singapore Airshow. Safran Photo

ST Engineering and Safran sign agreement on SAF

Thursday, February 17, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

Under the agreement executed at the Singapore Airshow, over 12 Arrius and 24 Makila engines of the RTAF are now covered by Safran’s Global Support Package (GSP). Safran Photo

Safran and Thai Aviation Industries support RTAF H135 and H225 engines

Thursday, February 17, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

Across the globe, there are currently more than 400 Bell 429 aircraft serving an array of customers. Bell Photo

10th Bell 429 delivered to the Philippines

Thursday, February 17, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The in-aircraft training device creates a degraded visual environment for the training pilot in-flight with a visor that transitions from transparent to opaque, modeling a variety of real-world DVE and IIMC scenarios. ASU Images

ASU and AT Systems take on spatial disorientation

Thursday, February 17, 2022 AVIATION SPECIALTIES UNLIMITED, INC. AND AT SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Bell’s HSVTOL vehicles blend the hover capability of a helicopter with the speed, range and survivability features of fighter aircraft. Bell Image

Bell advances in AFWERX Challenge

Thursday, February 17, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Ketan Desai. PAG Photo

Ketan Desai named PAG’s chief sales & marketing officer

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 PAG PRESS RELEASE

The H145’s performance at high altitudes makes it an ideal choice for Ecocopter’s operations in Chile. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter adds second H145

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Michael Sitar. RIEGL Photo

Management change announced for RIEGL Canada

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 RIEGL PRESS RELEASE

The rugged, all-weatherTeledyne FLIR R80D SkyRaider and SkyRanger R70 (pictured here) UAVs are well suited for search-and-rescue missions. Teledyne FLIR Photo

ARTEMIS technology integrated on Echo SAR payload

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 ROBOTICS CENTRE AND SMITH MYERS PRESS RELEASE

The Xtension Pro Assistant – LP. Technimount EMS Image

Technimount EMS introduces new mounting system

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 TECHNIMOUNT EMS PRESS RELEASE

Under the agreement, the first deliveries of zero-emission aircraft are expected to commence in 2026. Eve Image

Eve and Microflite to bring UAM services to Melbourne

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 EVE AND MICROFLITE PRESS RELEASE

From left: Josh Sleeman and Ben Standen standing in front of the Norwegian AW101 All-Weather SAR helicopter at Leonardo in Yeovil. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo ‘flying high’ in Yeovil

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 LEONARDO PRESS RELEASE

AKARNG’s HH-60Ms are in air-medical configuration with onboard oxygen, suction and four-patient bedpans. Dan Megna Photo

Alaska Army National Guard honored with DUSTOFF Association award

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 DAN MEGNA

Greg Hood. ATSB Photo

Event to address ‘Aviation Professionals Under Pressure’

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 PROFESSIONALS UNDER PRESSURE PRESS RELEASE

Falcon will use ENVISION to manage their airworthiness, maintenance planning, maintenance execution, and inventory. Falcon Photo Aviation Services Photo

Falcon Aviation Services goes live with Rusada’s ENVISION

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 RUSADA PRESS RELEASE

Badger Pro+ integrates information from across all systems on the aircraft, providing an operationally advanced pilot interface and a path for adding safety features, such as terrain and traffic awareness and Wide Area Augmentation System compatibility. Conceptual rendering by Astronautics.

Astronautics Badger Pro+ provides glass cockpit upgrade for Huey II

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 ASTRONAUTICS PRESS RELEASE

PHI International New Zealand is the first offshore energy transport services organization in the country to receive the Toitū carbonreduce certification. PHI International Photo

PHI International New Zealand achieves Toitū Envirocare carbon certification

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 PHI INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

Before taking to the skies, the new doctors completed LifeFlight’s world-renowned aeromedical training program, including helicopter underwater escape training. RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Photo

LifeFlight medical recruits soar through training week

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 RACQ LIFEFLIGHT RESCUE PRESS RELEASE

The first Bell 505 was delivered in 2017 and today there are more than 360 aircraft in operation across six continents. Bell Photo

Ad-din Foundation purchases first two Bell 505s in Bangladesh

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

President Dwight D. Eisenhower inspects the Bell UH-13J Ranger AF 57-2729, July 12, 1957. Photo courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library

AHMEC premieres The Helicopter and the Presidency exhibit

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant provides a full range of after-sales service. Russian Helicopters Photo

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant celebrates fleet flight hour growth

Monday, February 14, 2022 RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The 11-aircraft deal comprises AW139 helicopters which were recently delivered to OHI, and S92 helicopters which are already in operation. Milestone Photo

Milestone signs lease agreements with Omni Helicopters International

Monday, February 14, 2022 MILESTONE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

Classic Air Medical will begin providing this critical care service in the summer of 2022, with a team of three caregivers on base, including a pilot, a critical care flight medic, and a critical care flight nurse. Classic Air Medical Photo

Classic Air Medical and Intermountain Healthcare to open base in Burley, Idaho

Monday, February 14, 2022 INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE PRESS RELEASE

The ARTEMIS Team. Smith Myers Photo

Smith Myers celebrates 35 years

Friday, February 11, 2022 SMITH MYERS PRESS RELEASE

The Artex ELT 4000S. Artex Photo

ARTEX launches latest non-lithium survival ELT

Friday, February 11, 2022 ARTEX PRESS RELEASE

From left: Dr. Jake Turner, NUH blood bank biomedical scientist; Chloe Wilkes; and Captain John McCallion. TAAS Photo

TAAS brings blood on board

Friday, February 11, 2022 THE AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE PRESS RELEASE

Bob Forsyth. London’s Air Ambulance Charity Photo

London’s Air Ambulance Charity announces new chair

Friday, February 11, 2022 LONDON'S AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY

The Defiant X is the Sikorsky-Boeing teams final pitch for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Defiant Team Image

Honeywell to power Defiant X compound coaxial helicopter

Thursday, February 10, 2022 DAN PARSONS

Teledyne FLIR Defense was awarded a $43.9 million IDIQ contract to service and support land- and sea-based imaging systems used by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, including the BRITE Star II, pictured here. Teledyne Photo

Teledyne FLIR Defense awarded $43.9M contract

Thursday, February 10, 2022 TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE PRESS RELEASE

Eve is currently developing a fully electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle. Eve Photo

Eve formalizes eVTOL Type Certification process with ANAC

Thursday, February 10, 2022 EVE PRESS RELEASE

Censys Technologies and Soaring Eagle Technologies have completed thousands of flights using Iris Automation’s advanced detect-and-avoid technology (DAA) system, Casia. Censys Technologies Photo

Record BVLOS waiver granted

Thursday, February 10, 2022 PRESS RELEASE

Jorge Gonzalez. Helinet Photo

Jorge Gonzalez joins Helinet as COO

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 HELINET PRESS RELEASE

Christoph 115 was the first helicopter to land on the new roof landing pad at University Hospital Erlangen. Karina Palzer Photo

Rooftop landing pad opened at University Hospital Erlangen

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 DRF Luftrettung Press Release

An Ansat with a medical module, designed to transport one patient, accompanied by two paramedics. Russian Helicopters Photo

Russian Helicopters participates in NAIS 2022

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

While remote coaching does not count as logable hours, Flight Sim Coach believes student pilots can benefit from practicing skills in the comfort of their own homes with expert guidance. Flight Sim Coach Video Image

Helicopter remote coaching service launched

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 FLIGHT SIM COACH PRESS RELEASE

The Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter with no one inside completed a 30-minute flight over Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Feb. 5. Lockheed Martin Photo

First autonomous Black Hawk helicopter flight completed

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Fighting Fire at First Sight

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 MIKE KILLIAN

The Black Eagle 50H has a maximum takeoff weight of 50 kg,(110 lbs) and is capable of up to five hours of flight time. Steadicopter Photo

Steadicopter unveils the Black Eagle 50H

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Steadicopter press release

Vertical Aerospace announces collaboration with Leonardo for VX4

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 VERTICAL AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Ecocopter’s H125 includes a custom painted exterior. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter adds H125 helicopter

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

Jaunt advances in AFWERX HSVTOL Concept Challenge

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 JAUNT PRESS RELEASE

The new Air Evac Lifeteam air medical base located in Jefferson County will serve residents and visitors in central and southern Illinois. Air Evac Lifeteam Photo

Air Evac Lifeteam opens base in Illinois

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 AIR EVAC LIFETEAM PRESS RELEASE

Robinson issues safety alert for R22s and R44s

Monday, February 7, 2022 VERTICAL MAG

The floats feature a tri-bag float design for increased stability in water up to sea state 6. Robert Lindner Photo

DART Aerospace receives FAA STC for five-bladed H145 emergency float systems

Monday, February 7, 2022 DART AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Arista will offer the Helitak expandable tanks to customers wanting to operate with a fixed belly tank requiring no airframe modification and no extended landing gear installation. Valley Imagery Photo

Arista and Helitak join forces in fight against wildfires

Monday, February 7, 2022 ARISTA AND HELITAK PRESS RELEASE

Aramco awarded the medium and light twin fleet renewal contract to Milestone in 2018. Milestone Photo

Milestone completes Aramco’s helicopter fleet renewal program

Monday, February 7, 2022 MILESTONE PRESS RELEASE

The Michigan State Police’s UH-1 is used for law enforcement support as well as search and rescue. PAC Photo

PAC International completes paint upgrade to Huey for MSP

Monday, February 7, 2022 PAC PRESS RELEASE

U.S. commandos blow up Black Hawk after Syria raid against ISIS leader

Friday, February 4, 2022 DAN PARSONS

The CH-53K helicopters will be built at Sikorsky headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut, leveraging the company’s digital build and advanced technology production processes. Lockheed Martin Photo

U.S. Navy awards contract for nine additional CH-53K helicopters for USMC

Friday, February 4, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

None of the occurrences reported to the ATSB have resulted in a serious incident or accident, although some have resulted in precautionary landings. ATSB Photo

ATSB encourages R22 and R44 operators to report governor malfunctions

Friday, February 4, 2022 AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT SAFETY BUREAU PRESS RELEASE

A CH-53K King Stallion (right) and a CH-53E Super Stallion are staged during a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III for U.S. Marine Corps Photo

HMH-461 conducts re-designation ceremony

Friday, February 4, 2022 SGT. SERVANTE COBA FOR 2ND MARINE AIRCRAFT WING

The Jetson ONE is constructed of a lightweight aluminum space frame and carbon-kevlar composite body. Jetson Photo

New video of Jetson ONE released

Friday, February 4, 2022 JETSON PRESS RELEASE

SAF Training Academy and Azur Helicoptère merge as X-Aero Training Academy

Friday, February 4, 2022 SAF TRAINING ACADEMY PRESS RELEASE

SaxonAir adds to helicopter charter fleet

Friday, February 4, 2022 SAXONAIR PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 360 Invictus competitive prototype at the company’s manufacturing facility in Amarillo, Texas. Bell Photo

Bell’s Invictus gets new tail, is 75 percent complete

Thursday, February 3, 2022 DAN PARSONS

James Viola. HAI Photo

HAI president to testify at congressional subcommittee hearing on 5G deployment

Thursday, February 3, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters at Zagreb Airport. U.S. Embassy in Croatia Photo

U.S. delivers UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia

Thursday, February 3, 2022 U.S. EMBASSY IN CROATIA PRESS RELEASE

HP will be investing $30,000 per pilot for training over the next three years. HP Helicopters Photo

HP Helicopters renews agreement with Flight Safety International

Thursday, February 3, 2022 HIGH PERFORMANCE HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

New pilot training opportunities available from Garmin

Thursday, February 3, 2022 GARMIN PRESS RELEASE

Under the agreement, Airbus is developing and qualifying Kongsberg’s facilities to provide deep maintenance of the NH90 tail gearboxes for the Norwegian fleet. NH Industries Photo

Airbus Helicopters and Kongsberg to support Norwegian Armed Forces

Thursday, February 3, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Spanish aircraft during first flight. Boeing Photo

Spain takes delivery of first upgraded Chinook helicopter

Thursday, February 3, 2022 BOEING PRESS RELEASE

The DAA demonstration showcased the APT’s ground radar system integration and its capabilities when navigating airspace traffic and requirements. Bell Photo

Bell APT performs DAA flight utilizing ground-based radar systems

Thursday, February 3, 2022 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Baldwin’s SPMP results in higher safety culture scores

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 BALDWIN SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE PRESS RELEASE

Northrop Grumman’s prototype AI assistant will help rotary pilots perform expected and unexpected tasks such as augmenting the crew’s response to an engine fire in this example. Northrop Grumman Image

Prototype to enhance pilot awareness and decision-making abilities

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 NORTHROP GRUMMAN PRESS RELEASE

One of 29 H135 helicopters of the DHFS. Airbus Photo

U.K. orders Airbus H135 helicopters

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Anaheim, California, held the last HAI Heli-Expo — in January 2020. Rob Reyno Photo

Share your Heli-Expo news with Vertical & Vertical Valor Magazines

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 MHM PUBLISHING

The Bell 407 is based at TMH with a crew available 24/7 to transport the area’s most critical patients to the Bixler Trauma & Emergency Center at TMH, TMH Photo

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare launches critical care helicopter service

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE PRESS RELEASE

V-500 – 15 minutes dash-speed from tanker to personnel recovery point 100 nm away. Transcend Air Image

Transcend Air advances in AFWERX HSVTOL Concept Challenge

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 TRANSCEND AIR PRESS RELEASE

The Army Guard’s New Workhorse: the Airbus UH-72B

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 MICHAEL TOSI

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 41st Rescue Generation Squadron perform a phase inspection on a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter Jan 20, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. This will be the first 720 hour phase inspection done on the Whiskey since it entered service. Courtesy Photo

41 RGS begins first HH-60W phase inspection

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 SENIOR AIRMAN JOHN CRAMPTON FOR 23RD WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Australia is one of the fastest growing drone markets. Frequentis Image

Frequentis Australasia pursuing drone integration platform for Airservices Australia

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 FREQUENTIS PRESS RELEASE

Wingcopter partners with UAV LATAM in Peru

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 WINGCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The Axnes WICS system will be used to improve communication, safety, and situational awareness for HeliBacon crews and customers. HeliBacon Photo

HeliBacon adds Axnes PNG WICS to operations

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 AXNES PRESS RELEASE

Established in 2013, Mt Hutt Aviation delivers innovative fleet management support and maintenance from a purpose-built facility in Alford Forest, Mid Canterbury. Mt Hutt Photo

APA signs Mt Hutt as New Zealand Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 rep

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 APA PRESS RELEASE

Dr. Mahendra Bhagwat. Haley Myers for DEVCOM AvMC Public Affairs Photo

Vertical lift research program nurtures the next generation of experts

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 KATIE DAVIS SKELLEY FOR DEVCOM AVMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

An MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter assigned to the “Scorpions” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 prepares for take-off from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Intelligence Specialist 1st class Zackery Harmeyer for U.S. Navy Photo

‘Scorpions’ support disaster relief efforts in Tonga

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 U.S. NAVY PRESS RELEASE

Andrew “Alf” Evans. Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust Photo

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust announces new head of operations

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE TRUST PRESS RELEASE

The aircraft can be equipped with medical modules for transporting patients. Russian Helicopters Photo

Russian Helicopters delivers helicopters for NSSA

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

HeliTrader, powered by Vertical magazine is now offering premium helicopter listings on its new bespoke helicopter listing website, HeliTrader.com, which will promote user listings with greater exposure.

Premium listings now available on HeliTrader

Friday, January 28, 2022 MHM PUBLISHING PRESS RELEASE

Vita Inclinata releases new video

Friday, January 28, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

Safran Helicopter Engines has set itself the goal of reducing carbon emissions at all its sites worldwide by incorporating SAF. Safran Photo

Safran deploys SAF to UK facility

Friday, January 28, 2022 SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES PRESS RELEASE

Dómhnal Slattery. Vertical Aerospace Photo

Dómhnal Slattery appointed chairman of Vertical Aerospace

Friday, January 28, 2022 VERTICAL AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

El Aero Services first to sign with HAI’s SMS program

Thursday, January 27, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Airwolf has been supplying their TT straps and TT strap conversion kits for piston helicopters to Enstrom Helicopter and Enstrom operators since 2015. Airwolf Photo

Airwolf continues support for Enstrom Helicopter operators

Thursday, January 27, 2022 AIRWOLF AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter and jet crews flew 2,503 critical missions in 2021. RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Photo

LifeFlight Australia assisted record number of people in 2021

Thursday, January 27, 2022 LIFEFLIGHT AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

FAA announces Super Bowl LVI safety plan

Thursday, January 27, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

Devon Air Ambulance reports that approximately three quarters of its deployments in 2021 were by helicopter. DAA Photo

Devon Air Ambulance reports busiest year ever

Thursday, January 27, 2022 DAA PRESS RELEASE

AIRS-400. Appareo Photo

Appareo’s 4K ultra-HD flight data recorder granted Part 27 STC AML

Thursday, January 27, 2022 APPAREO PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron familiarize themselves with the new nacelle improvement modifications on a CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 7, 2022. Airman 1st Class Drew Cyburt for U.S. Air Force Photo

Bell Boeing improve maintainability of V-22

Thursday, January 27, 2022 BELL BOEING PRESS RELEASE

Airbus logged 52 orders for its H160 in 2021. Airbus Photo

Airbus Helicopters CEO: 2021 a ‘turning point’ for helicopter market

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON

During the expedition, Ultimate HELI helicopters will operate passenger and heavy lift underslung flights in and around the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. Ultimate HELI Photo

Ultimate HELI set to embark on search for Shackleton’s Endurance

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 ULTIMATE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

An MQ-8C Fire Scout takes off from the flight deck of the USS Milwaukee (LCS 5), Jan. 6, 2022. U.S. Navy Photo

MQ-8C Fire Scout makes operational deployment with the U.S. Navy

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 NORTHROP GRUMMAN PRESS RELEASE

The Questral team poses alongside the Airbus AS332 L2 Super Puma after their first flight with the aircraft. Questral Helicopters Photo

AS332 L2 Super Puma certified in Canada

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 LISA GORDON

Westwind Helicopters appoints Robert Phillips president

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 WESTWIND HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The Jaunt Journey air taxi combines helicopter and fixed-wing flight capabilities. Jaunt Image

Jaunt and Flapper to introduce Jaunt Journey to Latin American markets

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 JAUNT AND FLAPPER PRESS RELEASE

Amélie Laurin for Airbus Helicopters Photos

Airbus Helicopters opens MRO Logistics Center in Paris

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Ronnie Ries. GPMS Photo

GPMS welcomes Ronnie Ries as VP of marketing

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

Wisk Photo

Wisk secures $450M from Boeing

Monday, January 24, 2022 WISK PRESS RELEASE

Marc Parent CNW Group/CAE Inc. Photo

CAE’s CEO honored with aviation award

Monday, January 24, 2022 CAE PRESS RELEASE

By assigning remote controls with visor clips to emergency equipment, only approved emergency vehicles could access the pad. Battery Operated Barrier Photo

Parking lot transformed to helipad

Monday, January 24, 2022 BATTERY OPERATED BARRIER PRESS RELEASE

As part of the deal, Spright is acquiring a large fleet of Wingcopter’s new flagship delivery drone, the Wingcopter 198. Wingcopter Photo

Wingcopter lands $16 million contract with Spright

Monday, January 24, 2022 WINGCOPTER AND SPRIGHT PRESS RELEASE

VFS Image

VFS eVTOL directory hits 600 concepts

Monday, January 24, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

Silver King Helicopters: Quality First

Friday, January 21, 2022 LISA GORDON / Photos By Heath Moffatt

The last helicopter of the legendary Dauphin family that has been manufactured in Marignane by Airbus Helicopters. Airbus Photo

Airbus delivers the last ever Dauphin to Spanish Customs

Friday, January 21, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

AeroLEDs Image

AeroLEDs announces STC approval in partnership with Sterling Helicopter

Friday, January 21, 2022 AEROLEDS PRESS RELEASE

The U.K. Ministry of Defence has purchased fifty Apache AH-64Es. U.K. MoD Photo

British Army flying new attack helicopters

Friday, January 21, 2022 U.K. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PRESS RELEASE

Enstrom employees pose alongside an Enstrom 480B at the company’s factory in Menominee, Michigan. Enstrom Helicopter Photo

Enstrom Helicopter files for bankruptcy

Thursday, January 20, 2022 VERTICAL MAG

GAMA welcomes seven new memberships

Thursday, January 20, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

Chuck Gibran. Bristow Photo

Chuck Gibran joins Bristow

Thursday, January 20, 2022 BRISTOW GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Alidaunia Photo

Alidaunia reaches IS-BAO Stage 3

Thursday, January 20, 2022 ALIDAUNIA PRESS RELEASE

Bristow Group to provide SAR helicopter services to Netherlands Coastguard

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 BRISTOW GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Contract signing for the provision of an ALH Mk III to the Government of Mauritius. HAL Photo

HAL contracts with Mauritius for export of ALH Mk III

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 HAL PRESS RELEASE

H.E.R.O.S. Inc names new president

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 H.E.R.O.S. INC PRESS RELEASE

With 38,076 missions performed, DRF Luftrettung has seen a 4 per cent increase in missions year on year. DRF Luftrettung Photo

DRF Luftrettung meets continued demand for air rescue

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

Life Flight Network’s addition of a helicopter base in Coeur d’Alene will supplement the coverage provided by bases in Spokane and Pullman, Washington, and Sandpoint and Lewiston, Idaho. Life Flight Network Photo

Life Flight Network to open helicopter base in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 LIFE FLIGHT NETWORK

Heli Rezia: Mountain Tension

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 JON DUKE

Defiant is designed to extend capabilities of Army Aviation on the modern battlefield, while fitting into the same footprint as a Black Hawk. Sikorsky-Boeing Image

Defiant executes FLRAA mission profile

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 SIKORSKY-BOEING PRESS RELEASE

Phoenix Air Unmanned is the sister company of Phoenix Air Group, which provides a range of air ambulance transport, high priority air cargo services, and government and military contracting services and which has been an IS-BAO registered operator for more than ten years. Phoenix Air Unmanned Photo

IBAC announces first IS-BAO RPAS registered operator

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 IBAC PRESS RELEASE

Adrien Daste / Safran

Safran to provide engines on helicopters for French armed forces

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Oceana Chamberlain practices flight maneuvers throughout Idaho’s snowy Owyhee Mountains, south of Gowen Field, on Jan. 13, 2022. Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur for U.S. National Guard Photo

Idaho Army National Guard completes UH-60M transition

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 MAJ. ROBERT TAYLOR FOR THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

The unique modular and upgradable F-light line trainer is a joint project of RSFS and Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH, powered by Reiser’s proven Level D software. RotorSky Photo

F-Light Line H135 Helionix achieves EASA qualification

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 JOINT RS FLIGHT SYSTEMS / ROTORSKY PRESS RELEASE

Industry groups are concerned about the close proximity of 5G signals in the “C-band” between 3.7-3.98 gigahertz to the radio frequencies used by many radar altimeters. NBAA Image

Aviation experts warn 5G rollout could result in wildly wrong altimeter readings

Monday, January 17, 2022 DAN PARSONS

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, WNAA and DLRAA continued to provide frontline, critical care 24/7 across five counties and further afield, as well as excelling in clinical developments in 2021. Your Local Air Ambulance Photo

WNAA and DLRAA called to over 3,300 missions in 2021

Monday, January 17, 2022 WNDLR AIR AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

Dwayne Williams. HAI Photo

HAI honors Dwayne Williams with Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award

Monday, January 17, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

LCDR Travis Christy. HAI Photo

HAI announces Salute to Excellence Pilot of the Year

Friday, January 14, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Archer Aviation’s Maker eVTOL takes off on Dec. 16, 2021. Archer Photo

VFS continues record growth

Friday, January 14, 2022 VFS PRESS RELEASE

Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants are one way the FAA is working to address the projected shortages of aircraft pilots in the industry. FAA Photo

FAA awards $5M in grants to develop next generation of pilots

Friday, January 14, 2022 FAA PRESS RELEASE

Scotlands Charity Air Ambulance Base, Aberdeen (SCAA) home to Helimed 79 Paramedics with Helimed 79 pictured at the SCAA hangar at Aberdeen Airport. Graeme Hart for Perthshire Picture Agency Photo

SCAA reports busiest year ever

Friday, January 14, 2022 SCAA PRESS RELEASE

Pablo Bravo. Onboard Systems Photo

Pablo Bravo joins Onboard Systems

Friday, January 14, 2022 ONBOARD SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters faced off in testing of the Rescue System Litter Attachment’s capabilities at Montana Army National Guard base in Helena, Montana. Vita Inclinata Image

Vita Inclinata Black Hawk video wins marketing award

Friday, January 14, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

Sgt. Matt Rogers. HAI Photo

Sgt. Matt Rogers receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award

Friday, January 14, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

NEMSMS Photo

Dates announced for National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor

Friday, January 14, 2022 NATIONAL EMS MEMORIAL SERVICE PRESS RELEASE

HAI: ‘Helicopter operations may be grounded by new 5G towers’

Friday, January 14, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Antonio Arlotta (left) 9th National and International Contract Division and Stefano Villanti, SVP sales, Leonardo Helicopters. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo to supply AW169M LUHs to Austrian Ministry of Defense

Friday, January 14, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

For more than a year, MD Helicopters provided nearly weekly deliveries of everything from chainsaws to PPE across the Navajo Nation. HAI Photo

MD Helicopters receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award

Thursday, January 13, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Six MD 530G Light Scout Attack helicopters for the Malaysian Ministry of Defense. MDHI Photo

MDHI delivers 530Gs to Malaysia MoD

Thursday, January 13, 2022 MDHI PRESS RELEASE

The North West Air Ambulance Charity’s website scooped the Good Web Guide Awards 2021 Charity Website of the Year at their annual awards ceremony. NWAA Photo

North West Air Ambulance Charity website wins national award

Thursday, January 13, 2022 NORTH WEST AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY

ASU’s new accelerated program is located at the new ASU Academy near the Boise Airport. ASU Photo

ASU opens A&P preparation course in Boise

Thursday, January 13, 2022 ASU PRESS RELEASE

The transport team at Children’s Health attributes its success to a philosophy of maintaining a variety of highly equipped transportation vehicles, including helicopters. HAI Photo

HAI honors Children’s Health of Dallas

Thursday, January 13, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Frasca has designed and manufactured a huge range of flight training devices and full flight simulators. Frasca Photo

FlightSafety acquires sim manufacturer Frasca

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 VERTICAL MAG

The wreckage of an Air Methods-owned H135 rests against the corner of a Drexel Hill United Methodist Church in Philadelphia on Jan. 11.

Four escape Air Methods helicopter wreckage after ‘miracle landing’

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 DAN PARSONS

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 BRENT BERGAN

The recipient of the Helicopter Association International (HA) Salute to Excellence Safety Award is the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod Safety Department. Leadership for the department includes (lleft to right) LCDR J. Travis Christy, Command Safety Officer; LT Jeff Mistrick, Rotary-wing Flight Safety Officer; LT Sam Sbalbi, Ground Safety Officer; and LT Josh Castillo, Fixed-wing Flight Safety Officer.HAI Photo

HAI recognizes U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod Safety Department

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Teledyne FLIR announces longer warranties

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 TELEDYNE FLIR PRESS RELEASE

Blue Sky Network launches SkyLink 7100

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 BLUE SKY NETWORK PRESS RELEASE

The new Bell 407 GXi aircraft was given the tail number N973MF to signify founder George Milligan’s year of retirement from the FAA. Mercy Flight Photo

Mercy Flights purchases new helicopter

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 MERCY FLIGHTS PRESS RELEASE

GAMA accepting scholarship applications

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

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

Leonardo reflects upon the year that was for the AW101, looks forward to 2022

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Jeffrey Donnell. HAI Photo

Jeffrey Donnell receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Maintenance Award

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Hearst Ventures invests in GPMS

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

An AvSax lithium battery fire containment bag ready for deployment. AvSax Photo

UK’s frontline air ambulance helicopters carry award-winning fire safety device

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 AVSAX PRESS RELEASE

Scott Tinnesand. HAI Photo

Scott Tinnesand receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The letter of intent between Falko and Eve contemplates a potential order for 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Eve Image

Eve and Falko announce partnership

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 FALKO AND EVE PRESS RELEASE

The tilt-wing design of Dufour Aerospace’s aircraft family combines the ability to take-off and land vertically like a helicopter with the efficiency and speed of a conventional aircraft. Dufour Aerospace Image

Savback Helicopters to distribute Dufour Aerospace eVTOL aircraft in Scandinavia

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 SAVBACK HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Hulsey Smith of Straight and Level describes David (left) and Danny Brigham as “the the definition of professionalism.” AeroBrigham Photos

Straight and Level to profile AeroBrigham co-founders

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 ASSENT MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT PRESS RELEASE

The NDT team at APA office. From left, Gary Nixon, David Ward, Ron Quirk, David Gurman and Michael Gray. APA Photo

Asia Pacific Aerospace announces new NDT team

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 ASIA PACIFIC AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

SECO International operates a fleet of light helicopters and manages private owners’ aircraft with full operational support through its facility at Nagoya Airport. It is now Japan’s first Bell 505 dealer. Bell Photo

SECO International becomes first Bell 505 dealer in Japan

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 BELL TEXTRON INC. PRESS RELEASE

Georgina Hunter-Jones. HAI Photo

HAI recognizes Georgina Hunter-Jones for excellence in communications

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

An Apache AH-64E Version 6 Apache helicopter is rolled off an Air Force C-17 at Osan Air Base, South Korea December 2021 bound for the 4th Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment (4-2 AB) at Camp Humphreys. SSgt. Jared Scott for U.S. Army Photo

Upgraded Apache helicopters arrive in Korea

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 PAUL STEVENSON FOR PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE, AVIATION, REDSTONE ARSENAL

With ISO9001 and AS9110 certification, Hillsboro Aviation joins an elite group of global aviation maintenance repair and overhaul facilities operating quality management systems that exceed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements. Hillsboro Aviation Photo

Hillsboro Aviation achieves AS9110 certification

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 HILLSBORO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The addition of the simulator will provide Helicentre Aviation students with a more seamless transition to flying aircraft. Entrol Photo

Helicentre Aviation purchases Entrol simulator

Monday, January 10, 2022 HELICENTRE AVIATION ACADEMY AND ENTROL PRESS RELEASE

Black Hawk Medevac 995 arrived at Fort Rucker, Alabama, by truck on Dec. 8, 2021. Donald Choate for U.S. Army Photo

MECCD hosts DOD’s only HH-60L Black Hawk MEDEVAC helicopter display

Monday, January 10, 2022 SPC. JORDAN ARNOLD FOR THE U.S. ARMY

USCG AET2 Andrew Champagne. HAI Photo

HAI honors USCG AET2 Andrew Champagne

Monday, January 10, 2022 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The H160s for the Gendarmerie Nationale will be equipped with a Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical system, winching, and fast roping capabilities Gendarmerie – SIRPA – F. Garcia – Light & Shadow Photo

France becomes first H160 law enforcement customer

Monday, January 10, 2022 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Vertical reference virtual reality flying. Sim Your Plane Photo

Sim Your Plane delivers world’s first aerial saw VR flight simulator

Monday, January 10, 2022 SIM YOUR PLANE PRESS RELEASE

Lockheed Martin is delivering the upgraded sensor kits as part of a remanufacture effort to upgrade D-model Apaches to E-models. Lockheed Martin Photo

Lockheed Martin to upgrade sensor systems on Egypt’s Apache fleet

Monday, January 10, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN PRESS RELEASE

Operators with affected tail rotor blades should look for a hairline crack similar to this as part of each preflight inspection, said Robinson. Robinson Image

Robinson issues service bulletins after reports of R44 tail rotor blade cracks

Friday, January 7, 2022 VERTICAL MAG

The Vita Rescue System is the world’s first autonomous tool that flies under helicopters to make rescue operations safer and easier to execute. Vita Inclinata Image

Vita Inclinata reports strong growth in 2021

Friday, January 7, 2022 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

When I went through Volo Mission’s 20-hour long line course four years ago, my experience wasn’t unique. I passed through all of the predictable stages of learning this supremely challenging skill: Shock. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. And finally elation, once everything started to click. I know from speaking with my classmates and others who have been through the course that we were all feeling pretty much the same things.

Is the pilot gender balance changing in the helicopter long line world?

Thursday, January 6, 2022 ELAN HEAD

A CH-53K decked out in Israeli Air Force livery. Sikorsky Photo

Israel will buy 12 CH-53K helicopters under formal deal with U.S.

Thursday, January 6, 2022 DAN PARSONS

Photos by Anthony Pecci

Caimans come of age

Thursday, January 6, 2022 FRÉDÉRIC LERT

Developed to address the challenge of quickly and accurately modeling complex helicopter rotor blades, the VABS software is now also used for wind turbines, urban air mobility, landing gear, industrial tubes, and golf clubs, AnalySwift Image

AnalySwift introduces VABS 4.0

Thursday, January 6, 2022 ANALYSWIFT, LLC PRESS RELEASE

New enhancements include expanded NOTAM display options for field condition (FICON) and fuel unavailable NOTAMs on the moving map. Garmin Photo

New features added to Garmin Pilot app

Thursday, January 6, 2022 GARMIN INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE

Vertical Rewind: Dr. Hans Lundberg, the prospecting pioneer

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 BOB PETITE

Glenn Copeland. Lockheed Martin Canada Photo

Lockheed Martin Canada names new general manager for RMS

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 LOCKHEED MARTIN CANADA PRESS RELEASE

NBAA is among industry groups concerned about the close proximity of 5G signals in the “C-band” between 3.7-3.98 gigahertz to the radio frequencies used by many radar altimeters. NBAA Image

NBAA issues statement on delay of nationwide 5G rollout

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 NBAA PRESS RELEASE

Some air medical administrators point to encouraging lessons resulting from the pandemic, like the fact that EMS workers have shown great resiliency in the face of adversity and a near constant threat of infection. Dan Megna Photo

Covid and HEMS: Two Years In

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 DAN MEGNA

Managed through the NHIndustries joint venture, the NH90 is the largest military helicopter program in Europe. Leonardo Photo

Qatar’s NH90 helicopter program marks major milestone with first delivery

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 FROM LEONARDO

Ecocopter’s flights to inhospitable and complex areas of the Andes Mountains are helping Chile’s National Service of Geology and Mining maintain a critical volcano monitoring system. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter plays key role in volcano monitoring in Chile

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The interactive desktop site allows users to customize one of six aircraft models with any color in the Sherwin-Williams aircraft color. Sherwin-Williams Image

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings introduces color visualizer tool

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AEROSPACE COATINGS PRESS RELEASE

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance crews responded to more than 1,400 missions in 2021. LNAA Photo

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance marks busiest year ever

Monday, January 3, 2022 LINCS & NOTTS AIR AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

The Ka-226T upgrade project was dubbed ‘Climber’ due to its suitability for high altitude flights. Rostec Photo

Upgraded ‘Climber’ helicopter makes its first circular flight

Monday, January 3, 2022 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

Ozark Aeroworks, LLC is one of Honeywell’s largest T53 Authorized Service Centers for the T53 series engines. Eagle Copters, Ltd Photo

Ozark Aeroworks LLC acquires T53 turboshaft engine product line

Monday, December 27, 2021 EAGLE COPTERS, LTD PRESS RELEASE

The light, twin-engine H135 is equipped with advanced technologies, including Airbus Helicopters’ own Helionix avionics suite. Airbus Photo

Spanish Ministries of Defense and Interior sign for 36 H135s

Monday, December 27, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Traffic Control

Thursday, December 23, 2021 JON DUKE

GAMA announces new leadership

Thursday, December 23, 2021 GAMA PRESS RELEASE

The AW169 has been in service with the Italian Army since July 2020. Leonardo Photo

Italian Army’s UH-169B training helicopters reach operational milestone

Thursday, December 23, 2021 FROM LEONARDO

The Royal Netherlands Air Force’s last flying Chinook D type– registration D-667, nickname “Rodney”– arrived at the GLV5 training area near Oirschot on Dec. 22, 2021. Joris van Boven Photo

Dutch Chinook D-type makes last flight

Thursday, December 23, 2021 JORIS VAN BOVEN AND ALEX VAN NOYE

John Fortner. Acadian Ambulance Photo

Acadian Ambulance honors Air Med flight paramedic of the year

Thursday, December 23, 2021 ACADIAN AIR MED PRESS RELEASE

The H160M Guépard will be equipped with the Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical system, the Thales FlytX cockpit avionics suite and AirMaster C radar. Airbus Image

France orders the H160M for Joint Light Helicopter program

Thursday, December 23, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The Navy’s first TH-73A Thrasher arrives at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton Aug. 6, 2021. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Isaacs for U.S. Navy Photo

U.S. Navy orders 36 more TH-73 trainers from Leonardo

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 DAN PARSONS

Members of the 302nd Dutch Squadron pose for a photo between two Apache helicopters after the squadron reached 10,000 flight hours in the Apache on Feb. 5, 2009. Recently, the squadron surpassed 25,000 flight hours on the aircraft. Fort Hood Sentinel File Photo

Dutch squadron celebrates 25 years of training at Fort Hood

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 BRANDY CRUZ FOR FORT HOOD PUBLIC AFFAIRS

NBAA welcomes new FAA associate administrator for aviation safety

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 NBAA PRESS RELEASE

Four Bell Huey II aircraft were delivered to the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) on Dec. 4. Bell Photo

Bell delivers Huey II to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

A Black Hawk equipped with optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) technology made its first flight at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach, Florida, facility on May 29, 2019. Lockheed Martin Photo

U.S. Army to fly robot Black Hawk without pilots in January

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 DAN PARSONS

Thomas Hütsch, NHV Group CEO. NHV Photo

NHV Group issues end of year message

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 NHV GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The program at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant training center involves theoretical training as well as a simulator and flight training on the Mi-171A2. Rostec Photo

Indian pilots train on Mi-171A2 helicopter

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

Harvesting Christmas trees by helicopter

Monday, December 20, 2021 DAN MEGNA

Precision reports that St. Nicholas is integrating the Cabri G2 to the most iconic trade route in the world. Precision Photo

Legendary operator integrates Cabri

Monday, December 20, 2021 PRECISION PRESS RELEASE

NASA awards contracts for rotorcraft vertical lift technology services

Monday, December 20, 2021 NASA PRESS RELEASE

Coptersafety is the first and only independent international helicopter simulator Part 142 Training Center in Northern Europe.

FAA approves Coptersafety as Part-142 Training Center

Monday, December 20, 2021 COPTERSAFETY PRESS RELEASE

YES Communications forms YES Trade Shows

Monday, December 20, 2021 YES COMMUNICATIONS PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Army Sgt. Zach Hollman, UH-60 crew chief Company B 147th Aviation Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), and Latvian Air Force Capt. Raimonds Lugēņins inspect landing gear on a Black Hawk, Dec. 1, 2021, at Grand Ledge, Mich. The MIARNG is providing training for the first Latvian UH-60 maintainer after the country purchased four Black Hawks. Staff Sgt. Tristan D. Viglianco for U.S. Air National Guard Photo

MING trains first Latvian UH-60 Black Hawk maintainer

Friday, December 17, 2021 STAFF SGT. TRISTAN VIGLIANCO FOR THE MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 41st Rescue Squadron participates in a 2019 open house combat search and rescue demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg for U.S. Air Force Photo

Virtual sensing in predictive maintenance boosts rotorcraft availability

Friday, December 17, 2021 JOHN TOON FOR GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE COMMUNICATIONS

Bristow has pre-ordered 20 to 50 Butterfly aircraft. Bristow Image

Bristow and Overair announce strategic partnership

Friday, December 17, 2021 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

Ingenuity sits on a slightly inclined surface with about 6-degree tilt at the center of the frame, just north of the southern ridge of “Séíitah” geologic unit. The Perseverance rover’s Mastcam-Z instrument took this image on Dec. 1, 2021, when the rotorcraft was about 970 feet (295 meters) away. NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS Photo

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter reaches a total of 30 minutes aloft

Friday, December 17, 2021 NASA PRESS RELEASE

The helicopter division of the Sécurité Civile operates a fleet of 33 EC145 helicopters on call 24/7 throughout France for rescue missions. Christian Keller for Airbus Photo

French Sécurité Civile to expand fleet with two Airbus H145s

Friday, December 17, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

As the global launch operator for the offshore-configured AW169, Falcon Aviation Services already uses a total of five aircraft of this type for offshore and VVIP duties in the UAE and abroad. Leonardo Photo

Falcon Aviation Services to expand its AW169 fleet in Africa

Friday, December 17, 2021 FROM LEONARDO

Synerjet has joined Wingcopter’s Authorized Partner Program (WAPP), which allows companies to act as a distributor and local technical support provider for the Wingcopter 198. Wingcopter Image

Synerjet invests in Wingcopter

Thursday, December 16, 2021 WINGCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The Mi-171A3 is designed for all-weather operations. Rostec Photo

Mi-171A3 helicopter completes first flight

Thursday, December 16, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

Ecocopter’s fleet is on alert to combat any fire that may break out. Ecocopter Photo

Ecocopter fleet on alert for forest fires in Chile

Thursday, December 16, 2021 ECOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

ATSB investigation determined it was virtually certain the head injuries were the result of the pilot not wearing an upper torso restraint during the flight. ATSB Photo

ATSB report highlights need for safety innovation in vertical reference flying

Thursday, December 16, 2021 AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT SAFETY BUREAU PRESS RELEASE

NHV PRESS RELEASE

Arne Stang AS to acquire Airlift Onshore AS

Thursday, December 16, 2021 NHV Photo

The awards were presented by representatives of the National Guard to ASU Founder Mike Atwood, a retired Army National Guard pilot, wife Chris Atwood at the ASU headquarters in Boise, Idaho on December 15, 2021. The Seven Seals Award and Patriot Award are given by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the United States. Sarah Pokorney Photo

Aviation Specialties Unlimited receives Seven Seals Award

Thursday, December 16, 2021 ASU PRESS RELEASE

Metro names new avionics manager

Thursday, December 16, 2021 METRO AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The Ansat is a light twin-engine multipurpose helicopter, serial production of which was deployed at the Kazan Helicopter Plant. Viktor Molodcov Photo

Flight range of Ansat increased

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

The first delivery of a total of eight Airbus H145s to the Ministry of Interior of Bavaria is planned for 2023. Airbus Image

Bavaria orders eight five-bladed H145s

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The helipad at Raigmore Hospital. HELP Appeal Photo

Over 1,000 landings on Inverness hospital helipad

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 NHS HIGHLAND

Babcock is the largest helicopter rescue service operator in Italy and the first to have launched both night service and the use of NVG. Babcock Photo

Babcock night flights keep Italian communities safe

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 BABCOCK PRESS RELEASE

GPMS International, Inc. has received ODA approval to install Foresight MX, its next-generation health and usage monitoring system, on the Mi- family of helicopters. GPMS Image

GPMS receives approval to install Foresight MX on Mi-8/17/171 series helicopters

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

RUAG has concluded a 10-year license agreement with Collins Aerospace for the maintenance and overhaul of rescue hoists for helicopters. As a result, from 2022 its main customer, Switzerland’s Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), will benefit from significant improvements in its infrastructure, employee skills and expert knowledge with regard to maintenance and overhaul.

RUAG signs with Collins Aerospace for maintenance of rescue hoists

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 RUAG PRESS RELEASE

‘56 Seconds to Live’ wins AIN 2021 Top Flight Award

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 USHST PRESS RELEASE

The FTD for the Czech Air Force will ensure training activities progress smoothly in coordination with the delivery of the aircraft themselves. Bell Image

Bell to build FTDs for the Czech Republic

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The stands contour to the aircraft fuselage with sliders leaving zero gaps. S.A.F.E. Photo

S.A.F.E. delivers maintenance stands to Airbus Helicopters Maintenance Training Center

Monday, December 13, 2021 S.A.F.E.STRUCTURE DESIGNS PRESS RELEASE

The FAA is looking to expand the use of weather camera systems among commercial operators. FAA Photo

Helicopter medevac operators exploring use of FAA weather camera system

Monday, December 13, 2021 FAA PRESS RELEASE

The external sling enables the Ansat to airlift up to a ton of cargo. Rostec Photo

External load sling system for Ansat approved

Monday, December 13, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

The European-built MRH-90 entered service with the Australian Army and Navy in 2008. Australian MoD Photo

Australia ditches MRH-90 in favor of U.S.-built Black Hawks

Friday, December 10, 2021 DAN PARSONS

Rustad was a flight instructor at HNZ Topflight for almost 40 years. Nicole Rustad Photo

Helicopter industry mourns loss of Jan Rustad

Friday, December 10, 2021 VERTICAL MAG

The adoption of SAF is a key element in the global aviation industry’s commitment to reducing its total carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050. Bristow Photo

Bristow completes flight to offshore operations using SAF

Friday, December 10, 2021 BRISTOW PRESS RELEASE

H160 integrates Airbus’s latest technological innovations. Airbus Helicopters Photo

Airbus delivers world’s first H160 in Japan

Friday, December 10, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Mike Gislam. NHV Group Photo

Mike Gislam appointed COO at NHV Group

Friday, December 10, 2021 NHV GROUP PRESS RELEASE

Valkyrie Systems Aerospace advances in AFWERX HSVTOL challenge

Friday, December 10, 2021 VALKYRIE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Acadian Air Med marks 40 years in operation

Friday, December 10, 2021 ACADIAN AIR MED PRESS RELEASE

Marilyn J. Smith. VFS Photo

Marilyn Smith selected for VFS’s 2022 Nikolsky Lectureship

Thursday, December 9, 2021 VERTICAL FLIGHT SOCIETY PRESS RELEASE

Life Link III operates 10 bases across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Life Link III Photo

Life Flight Network and Life Link III announce partnership

Thursday, December 9, 2021 LIFE FLIGHT NETWORK AND LIFE LINK III PRESS RELEASE

HAI issues statement on FAA’s 5G Airworthiness Directives

Thursday, December 9, 2021 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Santa is scheduled to arrive by helicopter at the AHMEC at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. AHMEC Photo

Santa Claus arrives at AHMEC by whirlybird

Thursday, December 9, 2021 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

The delivery brings the Indonesian Navy’s Bell fleet to five aircraft. Bell Photo

Bell delivers two Bell 505 helicopters to the Indonesian Navy

Thursday, December 9, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Cracks have been found in 19 of the RCAF’s 23 CH-148 Cyclones. Combat Camera Photo

Almost all Canadian CH-148 Cyclones need tail crack repairs

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 DAN PARSONS

Winners of 2021 Vertical Magazine Photo Contest revealed

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 MHM PUBLISHING PRESS RELEASE

Mark Godbey receives 2021 AAMS Transport Mechanic Award of Excellence

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 AIR METHODS PRESS RELEASE

Air Methods’ Spright enters agreement with drone inspection service provider

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 AIR METHODS PRESS RELEASE

The EFB mount is shown installed on the right-hand side of the instrument panel holding an iPad Mini. Heli Solutions Photo

Heli Solutions receives EASA approval for EFB mounts

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 HELI SOLUTIONS PRESS RELEASE

Tier 1 is developing the electric helicopter, by modification of the Robinson R44, for launch customer Lung Biotechnology PBC. by Tier 1 Photo

Tier 1 Engineering selects magniX to electrify helicopters

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 MAGNIX AND TIER 1 ENGINEERING PRESS RELEASE

The first-of-type S-70M Black Hawk helicopter departs from the Sikorsky Training Academy in Florida on Nov. 18, having received the FAA’s Certificate of Airworthiness. Sikorsky Photo

Sikorsky’s new Black Hawk gains restricted FAA OK for civil operations

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 DAN PARSONS

The two S-92 SAR helicopters will be used to support a multi-year contract for SAR services, including in the Johan Sverdrup oil field. Milestone Photo

Milestone to deliver two S-92s to CHC

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 MILESTONE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The agreement includes Sydney Seaplanes’ initial order of 50 eVTOLs from Eve. Sydney Seaplanes Photo

Eve and Sydney Seaplanes partner to bring UAM services to Sydney

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 EMBRAER PRESS RELEASE

The AXNES WICS system will be used to improve communication, safety, and situational awareness for crews during infrastructure service operations, such as power line servicing, maintenance, and repair. Axnes Photo

SDG&E adds Axnes PNG WICS to its operations

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 AXNES PRESS RELEASE

The Sparrow drone will soon be carrying commercial cargo packages on behalf of clients Ziing Final Mile and Apple Express. EIA Photo

A ‘Canadian first’ for drone flights at EIA

Monday, December 6, 2021 EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRESS RELEASE

Under the agreement, THC will purchase 20 of the newly launched five-bladed H145 and six ACH160 models. Eric Raz Photo

The Helicopter Company purchases 26 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters

Monday, December 6, 2021 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group watch a CH-53K King Stallion hover during a Helicopter Support Team operation at Tactical Landing Zone Albatross on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2021. Pfc. Meshaq Hylton Photo

Marine CH-53Ks partner with the Navy to test future force operating concepts

Monday, December 6, 2021 MAJ. JORGE HERNANDEZ FOR U.S. MARINES

Nautilus has ordered 10 of Eve’s eVTOL aircraft, with flights taking off over the Great Barrier Reef by 2026. Embraer Image

Eve and Nautilus Aviation partner for UAM operations in Australia

Monday, December 6, 2021 EMBRAER PRESS RELEASE

The helicopters are displaying bespoke anniversary tail art before returning to standard operational markings early next year. Cpl Tim Laurence for RAF Photo

RAF helicopters celebrate 90 years of service with joint flight

Monday, December 6, 2021 RAF PRESS RELEASE

Military operations will increasingly occur in network-centric environments that demand greater bandwidth and network diversity to manage the immense amount of information. BAE Systems Image

BAE demonstrates FireNet transceiver capability for rotary-wing aircraft

Friday, December 3, 2021 BAE SYSTEMS PRESS RELEASE

Maria Badillo, senior vice president, Defense Technology Equipment Inc.; Franck Benzaria, president; and Reid Selover, sales and business development manager, Extex. Extex Photo

Extex partners with Defense Technology Equipment

Friday, December 3, 2021 EXTEX PRESS RELEASE

The SwissDrones SDO 50 VTOL unmanned helicopter system recently performed a demonstration in the open ocean from aboard the Bourbon Offshore ship Argonaute. SwissDrones Photo

SwissDrones and CLS Group deploy unmanned helicopter for maritime operations

Friday, December 3, 2021 SWISS DRONES AND CLS GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The LAH will be cold weather tested without live munitions. KAI Photo

KAI to conduct cold weather testing at YZF

Friday, December 3, 2021 GOVERNMENT OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES PRESS RELEASE

AeroHP launches parts sales service for helicopters

Friday, December 3, 2021 AEROHP PRESS RELEASE

Marine Corps aviation flight line Marines Pfc. Justice Estrada, from Rialto, California, and Cpl. Nathaniel Franco, from San Diego, California, assigned to Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) work on the drivetrain of an AH-1Z Viper to ensure the aircraft remains ready during the operational test and evaluation of the joint air-to-ground missile (JAGM), on Nov. 4, 2021. Maj. Jorge Hernandez for U.S. Air Force Photo

Marines test JAGM on maritime vessel

Friday, December 3, 2021 MAJ. JORGE HERNANDEZ FOR COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE, EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

The multi-purpose Ka-62 has a range of Ka-62 is 700 km and a maximum speed is 310 km/h. Its seat capacity is 15 passengers. Rostec Photo

New Ka-62 civil helicopter certified in Russia

Friday, December 3, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

Sikorsky began deliveries of six VH-92A helicopters in 2021. The remaining production aircraft will be delivered in 2022 and 2023. Lockheed Martin Photo

Marine Corps dismisses VH-92 comms deficiencies

Thursday, December 2, 2021 DAN PARSONS

HAC has described Transport Canada’s new flight and duty time regulations as a “catastrophe” for the helicopter industry because they do not take into account unique aspects of helicopter operations. Mike Reyno Photo

Transport Canada: Fatigue management regs won’t be delayed

Thursday, December 2, 2021 LISA GORDON

Under the agreement, Helijet will continue to operate its current routes as usual, with Blade integrating its booking and sales technologies to achieve greater reach into Helijet’s existing and future route network. Heath Moffatt Photo

Helijet and Blade investment to expand urban air mobility in B.C. and abroad

Thursday, December 2, 2021 HELIJET AND BLADE PRESS RELEASE

Once delivered, Beijing Police’s AW189s will feature a range of mission equipment, including search light, rescue hoist, tactical radios, weather/search radar, cargo hook and firefighting equipment. Leonardo Image

Beijing Police strengthen capabilities with AW189 helicopter order

Thursday, December 2, 2021 FROM LEONARDO

Exemplar flight plan showing the route from Coldstream to Bairnsdale. From the pilot using OzRunways, annotated by the ATSB

ATSB investigation emphasizes checking lowest safe altitude

Thursday, December 2, 2021 ATSB PRESS RELEASE

Testing of the T55-714C engine is planned over a two-year period. Honeywell Photo

Honeywell begins testing next-generation T55 engine for U.S. Army Chinook helicopters

Thursday, December 2, 2021 HONEYWELL PRESS RELEASE

Stephen Mitchell. Savback Helicopters Photo

Stephen Mitchell joins Savback Helicopters

Thursday, December 2, 2021 SAVBACK HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The adjustable universal main rotor and transmission stand can be used for maintenance or flight line preflight inspections. S.A.F.E. Image

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

Thursday, December 2, 2021 S.A.F.E. STRUCTURE DESIGNS PRESS RELEASE

The Republic of Serbia is the launch customer for the H145M with the HForce weapon system. Christian Keller / Airbus Helicopters Photo

Airbus teaming H145M with drones for recon, SAR missions

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 DAN PARSONS

StableLight autopilot makes a good thing better

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 ROBERT ERDOS / Photos By Heath Moffatt

Russian export helicopters will be equipped with Izdeliye 305E missile

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

Japan’s adoption of a Roadmap for the Application and Technology Development of UAVs in 2017 has made it an attractive market for Wingcopter. Drone Fund Photo

Drone Fund invests in Wingcopter

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 WINGCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

The partnership will Increase safety when manned and unmanned aircraft share the same airspace. Iris Automation Image

HHLA Sky and Iris Automation team for drone collision avoidance solutions

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 HHLA SKY AND IRIS AUTOMATION PRESS RELEASE

LCI Acquires Nova Capital Aviation

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 LCI PRESS RELEASE

The Axnes PNG wireless intercom provides full-duplex wireless ICS capability, allowing for crew communication inside and outside of the aircraft in the most severe noise environments. Axnes Photo

Intermountain Healthcare Life Flight adds Axnes PNG wireless ICS

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 AXNES PRESS RELEASE

Two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters previously faced off in testing of Vita Inclinata’s Rescue System Litter Attachment’s capabilities at Montana Army National Guard base in Helena, Montana. Vita Inclinata Image

U.S. Army purchases Vita Rescue Systems from Vita Inclinata

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 VITA INCLINATA PRESS RELEASE

The DCS1100 allows operators to keep a close eye on their FLI indicator alongside their floor window when long lining.

AKV Inc. gains STCs for DCS1100

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 VERTICAL MAG

Israel OKs $2.4 billion CH-53K buy

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 DAN PARSONS

The new Airbus H125 helicopter joins four similar machines operated by the NPWS air wing known as ParkAir. NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Photo

New chopper boosts NSW’s bushfire response

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 NSW DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENT PRESS RELEASE

Starlite Aviation’s operations include a well-established manned and UAV pilot training academy. Anthony Pecchi Photo

SAF Hélicoptères acquires Starlite Aviation Group

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 SAF AEROGROUP PRESS RELEASE

Depending upon the blend of SAF used, life cycle carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 80% when compared to traditional jet fuel. Leonardo Image

Leonardo is fueling a green approach to aviation

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 FROM LEONARDO

Although activity in the oil-and-gas sector has slowed in recent years, Bell still sees great potential for the Bell 525 in offshore missions. Bell Photo

Bell 525 certification now expected in 2022

Monday, November 29, 2021 ELAN HEAD

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with Jackson’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion lands at the Cordova High School’s baseball field on Nov. 18. Sgt. Finis L. Dailey, III Photo

Teachers take flight with the Tennessee National Guard

Monday, November 29, 2021 TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD PRESS RELEASE

Vertical’s HeliTrader.com goes live with already over 165 active helicopter listings

Monday, November 29, 2021 MHM PUBLISHING PRESS RELEASE

FAA Image

Santa says don’t aim holiday laser-light displays at the sky

Monday, November 29, 2021 FAA PRESS RELEASE

Nova Capital’s new H145 helicopters will be the latest variants, featuring five bladed main rotors. Airbus Photo

Nova Capital fleet passes 100 aircraft with $65m H145 acquisition

Monday, November 29, 2021 NOVA CAPITAL GROUP PRESS RELEASE

The U.S. Army needs greater computing power and open systems architectures to operate the mission systems on its Future Vertical Lift family of advanced rotorcraft. Collins Image

Collins’ Perigon computer will give rotorcraft more brain power

Friday, November 26, 2021 DAN PARSONS

HCare is Airbus Helicopters’ support and service offer, providing customer service support in five domains: material management; helicopter maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and upgrades; technical support; training and flight operations; and all optimized by connected services. Julien Botella Photo

Airbus expands HCare agreements with three European customers

Friday, November 26, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Castle Air will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and engineering of Cornwall Air Ambulance’s AW169 helicopter. Cornwall Air Ambulance Photo

Cornwall Air Ambulance names Castle Air as helicopter operations partner

Friday, November 26, 2021 CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE PRESS RELEASE

The facility can host up to 20 helicopters simultaneously for support services. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo strengthens support services in Latin America

Friday, November 26, 2021 FROM LEONARDO

Talon Helicopters’ AS365 N2 Dauphin lands to rescue residents stranded by catastrophic flooding in British Columbia. North Shore Rescue Photo

Talon Helicopters dings BC government for slow flood response

Thursday, November 25, 2021 DAN PARSONS

The set comes with two pilot figures, two wildland firefighters and the helicopter. Photo via Lego Ideas

Vote now to make this S-70 Firehawk Lego set a reality

Thursday, November 25, 2021 DAN PARSONS

An AH-1Z Viper helicopter and two UH-1Y Venom helicopters assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269 fly over Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III for U.S. Marine Corps Photo

HMLA-269 takes to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains

Thursday, November 25, 2021 LANCE CPL. ELIAS PIMENTEL FOR 2ND MARINE AIRCRAFT WING

CIAC will supply spare parts for Black Hawk helicopters operated by the Colombian Military and National Police. Sikorsky Photo

Sikorsky signs reseller agreement with CIAC

Thursday, November 25, 2021 SIKORSKY PRESS RELEASE

The H125 is a member of Airbus’ Ecureuil family, which has accumulated almost 36 million flight hours worldwide. Blade India Photo

Blade India partners with Airbus for fleet expansion

Thursday, November 25, 2021 BLADE INDIA PRESS RELEASE

Kerl toured the Med Flight helicopter hangar with the nurse who, according to Kerl, is responsible for her being alive today. UW School of Medicine and Public Health Photo

22 years after near-fatal shooting, nurse, survivor reunite

Thursday, November 25, 2021 UW HEALTH MED FLIGHT PRESS RELEASE

The naval H225M will be stationed at the naval base in São Pedro d’Aldeia Eny Miranda Photo

Brazilian Navy takes delivery of first naval combat H225M

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

Kopin begins shipments on production order for U.S. Army’s CHMD system

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 KOPIN PRESS RELASE

ITPS wins flight testing contract

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 THE INTERNATIONAL TEST PILOTS SCHOOL PRESS RELEASE

The GAT-HELO will provide a cost-effective way for rotary wing pilots to experience realistic spatial disorientation scenarios that cannot be accomplished safely in the air. ETC Photo

ETC wins contract with UND

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 ETC PRESS RELEASE

The Electron booster undergoing production with a full-stage Thermal Protection System in preparation Business Wire Photo

Rocket Lab to attempt helicopter capture on next recovery mission

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 ROCKET LAB PRESS RELEASE

AAMS contends that implementation of the No Surprises Act as proposed could have “disastrous consequences for access to emergency air ambulance services” in the United States. Air Methods Photo

AAMS suing over perceived insurer bias in No Suprises Act

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 DAN PARSONS

The One 150 and V-150 were demonstrated to selected customers at the Primoco UAV SE company airport at Písek in the Czech Republic on Nov. 15 and 16, of 2021. Kredo Consulting Photo

Primoco UAV SE and UMS Skeldar team to provide versatility of RPAS operations

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 PRIMOCO UAV SE AND UMS SKELDAR PRESS RELEASE

The exterior of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter simulator sits inside of the Illesheim Flight Simulator Complex at Storck Barracks in Illesheim, Germany, Nov. 17, 2021. These simulators provide safe practice of flight operations in a controlled environment and give instant feedback of crew member training. Sgt. Tommie Berry for U.S. Army Photo

U.S. and international crew members train on flight simulators in Germany

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 SGT. TOMMIE BERRY FOR 196TH MOBILE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT

HealthNet Aeromedical Services earns national reaccreditation

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 HEALTHNET AEROMEDICAL SERVICES PRESS RELEASE

Masa Alkodsi, the first recipient of The Registry of Aruba Scholarship. TROA Photo

The Registry of Aruba launches scholarship with Embry-Riddle

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 THE REGISTRY OF ARUBA PRESS RELEASE

An RCAF CH-146 Griffon is loaded into a CC-177 Globemaster, one of three transported to British Columbia on Nov. 20. RCAF Photo

Commercial, military helicopters cooperate on response to devastating B.C. flooding

Monday, November 22, 2021 DAN PARSONS

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Frank Madeira, left, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Justin Meyer, both instructor pilots at the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, pose in front of a UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter on Muir Army Airfield at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on Nov. 10, 2021. Brad Rhen Photo

UH-60V a major upgrade over previous variants

Monday, November 22, 2021 BRAD RHEN FOR JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS - PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD

A Bel Air AW189 powered by two GE CT7-2E1 engines. Bel Air Aviation Photo

Bel Air Aviation AW189 reaches engine flight hour milestone with GE CT7 power

Monday, November 22, 2021 GE AVIATION PRESS RELEASE

The Mi-171A2 helicopter is equipped with VK-2500PS-03 engines with digital control systems. Rostec Photo

Russian Helicopters to supply aircraft to Bangladesh police

Monday, November 22, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

From left to right: Gilles Bruniaux, head of product safety at Airbus Helicopters, Sabrina Barbera, head of training, simulation & flight ops at Airbus Helicopters and Fabi Riesen, CEO of VRM Switzerland. Airbus Photo

Airbus and VRM Switzerland cooperate on simulator

Monday, November 22, 2021 JOINT AIRBUS AND VRM SWITZERLAND PRESS RELEASE

EAA Homebuilders Week returns in January

Friday, November 19, 2021 EAA PRESS RELEASE

LCH is the dedicated combat helicopter designed and developed indigenously for the first time in India. HAL Photo

IAF takes delivery of new LCH

Friday, November 19, 2021 HAL PRESS RELEASE

All Safran engines, including the current in-service fleet, are already certified to operate with up to 50% SAF. Safran Photo

Safran supports Leonardo’s first helicopter flight on SAF

Friday, November 19, 2021 SAFRAN PRESS RELEASE

The show floor for European Rotors was completely booked with over 150 exhibitors. European Rotors Photo

European Rotors exceeds expectations

Friday, November 19, 2021 EUROPEAN ROTORS PRESS RELEASE

In recent weeks, Blade’s JFK passenger volumes have exceeded average pre-Covid levels. Blade Photo

Blade Air Mobility expands service

Friday, November 19, 2021 BLADE PRESS RELEASE

New CEO for Babcock Canada

Friday, November 19, 2021 BABCOCK PRESS RELEASE

JetHQ expands market research and sales management team

Friday, November 19, 2021 JETHQ PRESS RELEASE

The ACH145 Mercedes Benz Style Edition. Airbus Photo

Airbus and Mercedes-Benz take ACH145 collaboration into new era

Friday, November 19, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

Ryan Aerospace of Australia to supply training simulators to U.S. Air Force

Friday, November 19, 2021 RYAN AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

As PBN is based on area navigation, and not specific to ground-based navigation aid (NAVAID) infrastructures, they can be implemented at almost any site where a need is identified. Patrick Cardinal Photo

Performance-based Navigation

Thursday, November 18, 2021 MARIO PIEROBON

Transport Canada selects Iris Automation for demonstration program

Thursday, November 18, 2021 IRIS AUTOMATION PRESS RELEASE

Wellpharma S.R.O. will take delivery of the Bell 505 NXi in 2022 at Bell’s Prague Service center. Bell Photo

Bell announces first Bell 505 NXi sale in Slovakia

Thursday, November 18, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 429 allows Helitrans Pyrinees to expand both search-and-rescue operations and firefighting missions. Bell Photo

Helitrans Pyrinees expands operations with the delivery of its first Bell 429

Thursday, November 18, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The new Alpha 900 can take off vertically from a moving vessel and land autonomously on a navy ship. AUS Image

Alpha Unmanned Systems announces sale to Greek Navy

Thursday, November 18, 2021 AUS PRESS RELEASE

HAI and NGFT Solutions introduce new flight risk assessment tool

Thursday, November 18, 2021 HAI PRESS RELEASE

The signature ceremony was held at European Rotors with Heliclub Ukraine LLC, the Bell official representative in Ukraine. Bell Photo

Bell announces agreement for five aircraft to customers in Ukraine

Thursday, November 18, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

In a partnership of over 25 years, Bristow has logged more than 500,000 flight hours in Leonardo helicopters, more than 300,000 of which were with the market leading AW139. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo and Bristow celebrate milestone in global offshore and lifesaving missions

Thursday, November 18, 2021 FROM LEONARDO

The Starling has a cruising speed of 95mph, flight ceiling of 10,000 feet and a range of up to 135 miles. Samad Aerospace Photo

Samad Aerospace signs MOU with Aerosud Aviation

Thursday, November 18, 2021 SAMAD AEROSPACE PRESS RELEASE

Avidrone has extensive aircraft and flight control development experience ranging from 2lb to 1000lb aircraft platforms. Avidrone Photo

Avidrone Aerospace announces partnership with Volatus Aerospace Group

Thursday, November 18, 2021 AVIDRONE PRESS RELEASE

PJ Helicopters selects NovaSim VR simulator from Brunner

Thursday, November 18, 2021 BRUNNER PRESS RELEASE

Based in Francer, Heli-Union operates in a number of locations around the world, including serving the offshore oil and gas industry in Africa and Southeast Asia with its AW139 fleet. Heli-Union Photo

Heli-Union extends engine maintenance contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA PRESS RELEASE

GPMS showcases Foresight MX at HAI Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference 2021

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 GPMS PRESS RELEASE

The aircraft’s design, colors, and interior promise to deliver a unique experience for its crew members and passengers. Eve-Senna Image

Eve and Senna Brand create Eve-Senna eVTOL

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 EVE AIR MOBILITY AND SENNA BRAND PRESS RELEASE

The international debut of the upgraded Ka-226T took place at the Dubai Airshow. Rostec Photo

Ka-226T helicopter presented at the Dubai Airshow

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

The contract marks the entry of the AW169 into the African market with the first purchase from a major local operator. Leonardo Photo

Leonardo’s AW169 expands presence in energy sector, enters African market

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 FROM LEONARDO

kayfly has signed a purchase agreement with Bell for a Bell 505 to be used in addition to its two Bell 206s to train aspiring helicopter pilots. Bell Photo

German flight school adds Bell 505 to its training fleet

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

HTM anticipates that the smoother ride and excellent OEI performance of the five-bladed H145 will help enhance its mission capabilities. Airbus Photo

First five-bladed H145 for offshore wind operations delivered to HTM

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The first flight of a Safran-powered helicopter using 100 percent SAF took place in November in Marignane, France. The aircraft was an Airbus H225, powered by Safran Makila 2 engines. Airbus Helicopters Photo

Covid crisis helps Safran Helicopter Engines focus on reducing emissions

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 OLIVER JOHNSON

India signed a contract for 12 VVIP AW101 helicopters from what was then AgustaWestland in 2010. The contract was later terminated amid bribery allegations. AgustaWestland Image

Indian MoD revokes ban on Leonardo SpA

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 KP SANJEEV KUMAR

The EC145s will be the first helicopters in RFDSWO’s aeromedical fleet. Pacific AirHub Photo

Pacific AirHub sells two EC145s to RFDS

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 PACIFIC AIRHUB PRESS RELEASE

HAI and EHA form partnership

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 HAI PRESS RELEASE

Neste MY SAF is made from renewable, sustainably sourced waste and residue materials. Bell Photo

Bell 525 completes first flight with SAF

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

The leather elements essential to the ACH145’s luxury feel are replaced with Ultraleather which captures the visual and tactile leather experience with comparable durability. Airbus Photo

Airbus meets customer request for vegan helicopter interior

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

ADAC Luftrettung is one of Europe’s largest air rescue organizations, with a fleet of more than 50 helicopters, including P&WC-powered H135 helicopters. ADAC Luftrettung Photo

Pratt & Whitney Canada supports ADAC Luftrettung in long-term SAF strategy

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA PRESS RELEASE

UHI has placed an order for three additional new state-of-the-art Bell 505’s. UHI Photo

UHI announces first Bell 505 sale

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 UHI PRESS RELEASE

The VRM Pose Tracking System enables the pilot to operate the helicopter in the familiar way. VRM Switzerland Photo

VRM Switzerland shares virtual immersion at European Rotors

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 VRM SWITZERLAND PRESS RELEASE

Irish Air Corps (IAC), based at Casement Aerodome, Baldonnel Co. Dublin, Ireland, recently continued additional night vision imaging system training with Aviation Specialties Unlimited, IAC Photo

Irish Air Corps trains with ASU

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 AVIATION SPECIALITIES UNLIMITED PRESS RELEASE

The modernization program of Ka-32 includes equipping it with a “glass cockpit” with an onboard avionics system, more powerful VK-2500PS-02 engines, and a new fire extinguishing system. Rostec Photo

Rostec begins test flights of upgraded Ka-32A11M firefighting helicopter

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 ROSTEC PRESS RELEASE

Canadian Coast Guard and Bell Textron Canada staff pose in front of the 16th Bell 429 helicopter delivered to the Coast Guard on September 15, 2021. CNW Group/Canadian Coast Guard Photo

Bell Textron Canada and Canadian Coast Guard announce landmark delivery

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 BELL TEXTRON CANADA AND CANADIAN COAST GUARD PRESS RELEASE

FAA veteran named USHST government co-chair

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 USHST PRESS RELEASE

HTM Group will be integrating Skytrac’s novel solution onboard helicopter airframes. Skytrac Photo

HTM Group and Zimex select Skytrac SDL-350 Certus

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 SKYTRAC PRESS RELEASE

The Bell 429 with ESG’s Mission Management System offers tailored solution for law enforcement missions throughout Europe. Bell Photo

Bell 429 strengthens public security forces across Europe

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Aeroter CEO Alexander Okhonko (left) and Davide Schillaci, customer relationship manager, Savback. Savback Photo

Aeroter and Savback sign exclusive five-year sales agreement

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 AEROTOR AND SAVBACK HELICOPTERS PRESS RELEASE

The Navy’s first TH-73A Thrasher arrived at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida, Aug. 6, 2021. The Advanced Helicopter Training System Team, part of the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems (PMA-273) Program Office, executed its streamlined Advanced Helicopter Training System acquisition program to ensure the Navy has the capacity to train the single largest training pipeline for chief of naval aviation training at Naval Air Station Whiting Field through 2050. U.S. Navy Photo

NAVAIR’s AHTS Team recognized

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 NAVAIR PRESS RELEASE

All three aircraft were fitted with the latest technology and advanced integration systems, including FLIR 380HDc cameras for which Jet Aviation is the regional representative in Australia. Jet Aviation Photo

Jet Aviation Australia announces delivery of Bell 429s to NSWPF

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 JET AVIATION AUSTRALIA PRESS RELEASE

L-R: Rishab Mohan Gupta, promoter and director- Rossell India Ltd., Zeena Philip, COO- Rossell Techsys, Abby Lilly, VP, Global Supply Chain, Rotary & Mission Systems- Lockheed Martin, Prabhat Kumar Bhagvandas, CEO- Rossell Techsys, Greg Laubisch, director, RMS SC- Lockheed Martin at the recognition ceremony. Business Wire Photo

Rossell Techsys to build EWIS parts for MH-60R platform

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 ROSSELL TECHSYS PRESS RELEASE

Through the Memorandum of Agreement SAEI will start the qualification process to be a Leonardo Authorized Service Center for basic maintenance of AW139s in the country. Leonardo Photo

SAEI and Leonardo sign maintenance services MOA

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 FROM LEONARDO

KIAL and Bell representatives gathered at the Dubai Air Show to celebrate the purchase. Bell Photo

Kuwait International Aircraft Leasing purchases Bell 429

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Learning about the weather from a pilot’s perspective

Friday, November 12, 2021 ED BROTAK

DRF Luftrettung cited the importance of making its personnel and technical resources fully available to fulfil the organization’s primary mission. DRF Luftrettung Photo

DRF Luftrettung withdraws from European Rotors

Friday, November 12, 2021 DRF LUFTRETTUNG PRESS RELEASE

Lt. Carolyn Mahoney is shown on a training flight in November 2020 in preparation for her assignment as a pilot at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles. Courtesy Photo

Coast Guard pilot teaches girls that the sky is no limit

Friday, November 12, 2021 PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS CYNTHIA OLDHAM FOR U.S. COAST GUARD DISTRICT 13

Walter Gutsche. AHMEC Photo

AHMEC premieres documentary about Vietnam vet’s extraordinary life

Friday, November 12, 2021 AHMEC PRESS RELEASE

Employing nearly 1,500 veterans and providing leading aircraft and training solutions to the U.S. military, Bell is proud to be an approved training institution for this nation’s veterans. Bell Photo

Bell Training Academy named approved training school for veteran pilots

Friday, November 12, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

Embry-Riddle student receives MD Helicopters scholarship

Thursday, November 11, 2021 MDHI PRESS RELEASE

Volocopter 2X takes flight at Gimpo International Airport Republic of Korea. MOLIT Photo

Volocopter conducts South Korea’s first crewed public air taxi test flight

Thursday, November 11, 2021 VOLOCOPTER PRESS RELEASE

David Thompson. REB Technologies Photo

David Thompson joins REB Technologies

Thursday, November 11, 2021 YES COMMUNICATIONS PRESS RELEASE

KAMS will provide maintenance for the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s fleet of Bell 412s. Bell Photo

Bell offers more maintenance solutions in Norway

Thursday, November 11, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE

CAMTS and CAMTS Global issue updates after board meetings

Thursday, November 11, 2021 CAMTS AND CAMTS GLOBAL PRESS RELEASE

Assent Media + Entertainment Image

Straight and Level premieres a special episode for Veterans Day

Thursday, November 11, 2021 ASSENT MEDIA + ENTERTAINMENT AND AEROBRIGHAM PRESS RELEASE

Mena Technics opens branch office in Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 MENA AEROSPACE ENTERPRISES PRESS RELEASE

The Near Earth Autonomy system evaluated landing zone and chose safe new landing point. Near Earth Image

Drone system delivers lifesaving blood to medics in the field

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 NEAR EARTH AUTONOMY AND L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE

A five-bladed H145 for medical evacuation operated by German air rescue service ADAC Luftrettung will take center stage on Airbus’s exhibit at European Rotors. Airbus Photo

Airbus Helicopters to showcase product and service solutions at European Rotors

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 AIRBUS PRESS RELEASE

The five Bell 407GXi helicopters will join Classic Air Medical’s mixed fleet of rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft. Bell Photo

Classic Air Medical adds five 407GXi aircraft

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 BELL PRESS RELEASE