Latest from Mark Huber
Regulations and Government
FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards
Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
Rotorcraft
LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'
CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Rotorcraft
OEMs, Experts Exude Market Caution
Used helicopter market likely to remain tight as OEMs navigate economy, supply chain issues.
Rotorcraft
Frank Robinson Remembered
The founder of Robinson Helicopter had "tenacity that was overpowering."
Rotorcraft
Metro Delivers EMS EC135 to Health First
Metro Aviation has delivered an Airbus Helicopters EC135 to Health First in Melbourne, Florida.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Announces $30M in Cost-cutting, Layoffs
Wheels Up says cost-cutting plan will save $30 million without impact to operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
First Aviation Services Consolidates Helicopter Repair Brands
First Aviation Services is unifying helicopter service holdings under the Rotary Wing Group brand.
Rotorcraft
EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State
A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
Rotorcraft
Navy Orders Fourth Lot of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers
The U.S. Navy is adding more TH-73A training helicopters to its fleet, replacing its Bell TH-57 Sea Rangers.
Airports
Nation's Heliports Normalize Deviance
Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.
Regulations and Government
Training Providers Gear Up for AAM Market
FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.
Aircraft
Cessna Citation II: The 'Family Truckster'
"Goofy market" gives new life to legacy Cessna Citation model.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ocean Explorer Teams With Embraer on Helo Mx System
Brazilian helicopter operator Ocean Explorer has selected Embraer's Beacon digital maintenance platform.
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.
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.
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.
Accidents
Cirrus Aircraft Engineering Chief Killed in Crash
David Rathbun died when his Cirrus SR22 crashed near Duluth
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Is First Third-party Shop To Paint a PC-24
Duncan Aviation has painted the first Pilatus PC-24 light jet outside of a Pilatus production facility.
Rotorcraft
Eagle Single Helicopter Certified in Japan
Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload.
Rotorcraft
Air Ambulance Provider Rega Logs Record Transports
Swiss Air Rescue Rega's fleet of 20 air ambulance helicopters flew 20,992 missions last year—a 16.5 percent increase from 2021.
Fuel
Robinson Now Offers Pressure Refueling for R66
Robinson's new pressure refueling system for the R66 turbine can provide up to 50 gallons per minute.
Rotorcraft
Mobilizations of Firefighting Helicopters Dropped In 2022
Firefighting helicopter mobilizations dropped slightly in 2022, but requests for UAS surged.
Airports
HAI Urges Member Action on Indianapolis Heliport Closure
The Helicopter Association International is urging members to oppose the proposed closure of the Indianapolis heliport.
Rotorcraft
Coulson Dispatches Chinook to Argentina
Coulson has placed one of its CH-47D helitankers in Argentina to fight fires.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Stocking Aircraft Parts in Alaska
Textron Aviation has established a dedicated parts stockroom in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Rotorcraft
Twirly Birds Set Heli-Expo Meeting
Twirly Birds will hold its annual membership meeting at this year's Heli-Expo.
Fuel
Bell Flies 505 with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Bell 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Announces 2023 Mx/Ops Seminar Schedule
Dassault Falcon's 2023 MRO regional seminars will be held between April 5 and May 17.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Ups Ante in Gogo Lawsuit
SmartSky adds two patents to federal infringement lawsuit against inflight connectivity company Gogo.
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Delivers Bell 407 to Florida Sheriff
A high-customized law enforcement Bell 407 was delivered by completion specialist AeroBrigham to Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office.
