Latest from Mark Huber
Engines
Hydroplane Waitlisting Orders for Fuel Cell Powerplant
Hydroplane is bringing its hydrogen fuel cell powerplant to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to assess interest from aircraft builders.
Aircraft
Ampaire Flies Hybrid Electric EEL To Oshkosh
Ampaire's EEL completed the longest flight by a hybrid-electric aircraft when it was flown from California to Oshkosh.
Aircraft
Perlan 2 High Altitude Glider To Fly at Oshkosh
The Perlan 2 glider holds the world altitude record for subsonic flight.
Aircraft
Van's Celebrates 50 Years, New Model
Kitplane maker Van's Aircraft introduced the new high-wing backcountry RV-15.
Training and Workforce
EAA Opens New Education Center
The new EAA Education Center will focus on pilot proficiency and youth programs.
Rotorcraft
Milestone Delivers AW169 Air Ambulance To UK's Sloane
Sloane will operate a pair of Leonardo AW169 helicopters for Children's Air Ambulance UK
Rotorcraft
Bristow Wins Gen 2 UK SAR Contract
Bristow will add bases and helicopters following the award of a search and rescue contract with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Aircraft
Comp Air Unveils New Kit Airplane
Comp Air's six-seat CA6.2 kitplane is expected later this summer with availability to customers next year.
Aircraft
Hartzell Highlights New Products at EAA AirVenture
Hartzell Propeller is celebrating its 50th year in business and showcasing new propeller products on display at EAA AirVenture.
Avionics
Leonardo Offers New Ladar For Light-Medium Helicopters
Leonardo's Loam-V2 laser anti-collision system builds on larger, legacy system.
Training and Workforce
I Hart Flying Expands Grants for Women Flyers
The I Hart Flying Foundation is unveiling expanded flight scholarships for women at EAA AirVenture.
Rotorcraft
London Air Ambulance Orders Airbus H135s
London Air Ambulance Charity has ordered new Airbus H135s as part of its fleet renewal program.
Rotorcraft
Offshore Helicopter Market Bounces Back
Air & Sea Analytics predicts substantial price hikes for the offshore helicopter market.
Rotorcraft
Schweizer Finds Market with Foreign Militaries
New production Schweizer 300C piston engine training helicopters are being sold to militaries in Senegal and El Salvador.
Avionics
MD 500E Glass Cockpit Gets FAA Nod
The new "slimline" advanced glass cockpit for MD 500E Helicopter features Garmin avionics and has been granted FAA approval for installation.
Regulations and Government
Hawaii Governor Expected To Veto Helicopter Bill
Hawaii Governor David Ige says bill ascribes FAA authority to the state and is unenforceable.
Engines
Safran, India's HAL Launch New Helicopter Engine JV
Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have created a new joint venture in India to develop, produce, sell, and support helicopter engines.
Rotorcraft
Bristow Flies Leonardo AW609 Tiltorotor
Bristow's first AW609 is on the Leonardo production line in Philadelphia.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Delivers 7,000th Ecureuil
Airbus H125 and H130 family of light singles have been delivered to more than 2,000 customers since 1974.
Avionics
Garmin Instruments Approved for Legacy Piston Robinsons
Garmin has received STC approval for installation of its GI 275 electronic flight instrument in R44 and R22 helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Bell Sells More 505 Singles into Europe
Bell's fleet of Europe-based 505 helicopters has grown to 65.
Rotorcraft
Rogerson Kratos Getting The 'Top Drop' On Fires
Rogerson Kratos subsidiary Top Drop is repurposing Black Hawks to fight fires.
Rotorcraft
Poland Places Order for 32 Leonardo AW149s
Polish Ministry of Defense will operate new AW149 helicopters in a variety or roles.
Rotorcraft
EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis
EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.
Maintenance and Modifications
HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program
The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system.
Rotorcraft
Starspeed To Operate Penzance Helicopters
Starspeed will assume the operations of Penzance Helicopters to provide service to the Isles of Scilly.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI Acquires 19 Helicopters from Lobo Leasing
Lessor LCI is acquiring 19 helicopters from Lobo Leasing in South America, Africa, and Europe.
Rotorcraft
Woltman Elevated to CEO at Leonardo Helicopters U.S.
William Hunt retiring from Leonardo Helicopters after serving as CEO of U.S. operations since 2013.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Raider X Now 90 Percent Complete
Sikorsky's entry in the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program moves closer to first flight.
Rotorcraft
FAA Rotor Safety Conference To Include VTOLs
The 2022 Vertical Aviation Safety Team Global Conference will be held October 4-6 in Hurst, Texas.
