Content Archive: February 2023

Rotorcraft

Sentencing Delayed in Hansen Helicopters Case

Sentencing has again been postponed by the Federal District Court in Guam as the court needs additional time to produce a trial transcript.
Regulations and Government

Hawaii Helicopter Noise Bill Advances, Sort Of

Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

STOL Predator/Sky Guardian Variant Attracts Emirati Interest

The UAE had tried to order Predators earlier, but that deal ended over security concerns that scuppered the country's F-35 purchase.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Expanding Fleet in Asia-Pacific

Luxaviation is addding aircaft to its fleets throughout the Asia-Pacific region as it sees a post-pandemic rebound.
Regulations and Government

MD Helicopters Launches Latest Cayuse Warrior Plus Version

The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.

Universal Expands Ground Handling Supervision in Brazil

Universal Aviation has added ground handling supervisory services at Brazil's SĂŁo Paulo Caterina Executive Airport.
Avionics

AeroBrigham Buys MyGoFlight Head-up Display Division

AeroBrigham plans to expand the approvals for the AeroDisplay head-up display into the Part 27 helicopter market.

IADA Foundation Awards Grants, Scholarships

The IADA Foundation has awarded 10 scholarship grants to this year's round of recipients.
Rotorcraft

Wings Air Helicopters To Begin NYC Commuter Service

Wings Air Helicopters will begin scheduled morning commuter service between White Plains, New York and Manhattan starting on March 1.
Accidents

Cirrus Aircraft Engineering Chief Killed in Crash

David Rathbun died when his Cirrus SR22 crashed near Duluth