Latest from Mark Huber
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.
Rotorcraft
U.S. Orders More Sikorsky Black Hawks
The U.S. Army currently operates a fleet of 2,100 Black Hawks and intends to continue flying them for another 30 years.
Aircraft
Bombardier Workers Ratify New Contract
Bombardier continues to pay down debt as workers win 18.5 percent pay raise.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up and Hertz Partner To Offer Electric Cars
Wheels Up is partnering with car rental firm Hertz to offer electric vehicles to its customers.
Rotorcraft
Cyprus Takes Six Airbus H145 Helicopters
The Cypriot National Guard has ordered six militarized H145s from Airbus Helicopters.
Environment
Helo Groups Launch Noise-complaint Reporting in D.C.
HAI and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council have partnered with PlaneNoise and the FAA for noise abatement solutions in the Washington, D.C. region.
Aircraft
Universal Avionics Providing EVS Systems for Helicopters
Universal is providing panel and helmet mounted enhanced vision displays to European law enforcement agencies.
Rotorcraft
Skytrac Transmits Real-time EMS Patient Data
Air ambulances equipped with Skytrac can transmit patient data via satellite or cell in real-time and live-stream video to remote physicians.
Avionics
Garmin Autopilot EASA Approved for AStars
Garmin receives EASA approval for installation of its GFC 600H digital autopilot for Airbus AS350 helicopters.
Avionics
Wireless Carriers Agree To Extend 5G C-Band Mitigations
Mitigations to prevent 5G C-band interference will continue while airlines retrofit fleets with filters, new radar altimeters.
Regulations and Government
New York Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at Helicopters
State bill would outlaw all "non-essential" helicopter traffic in New York City.
