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Aircraft
Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport
Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet
FutureFlight
Leasing Group LCI Teams With Airbus to Pursue Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities
The agreement was signed at the Heli-Expo show, where Bristow Group and The Helicopter and Jet Company launched a similar collaboration focused on Saudi Arabia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Says Service and Support Investment Bearing Fruit
The company has increased the value of spare parts it holds to around $430 million
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval
AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers
Aircraft
Students To Help in NASA Quesst toward Quiet Sonic Booms
NASA awarded grants for supersonic noise trials
Accidents
Preliminary Report Provides Few Clues about Cause of Hawker Fatal
The Hawker 900XP crashed on February 7 in Utah, killing both pilots
Charter & Fractional
Blog: Could Monopolies Be the Norm for eVTOL Air Taxi Services?
Dubai's decision to give exclusive access to Joby has ruffled feathers
Aircraft
Lyte Launches Private Version of Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft
The 19-seat LA-44 X Prime is a derivative of the 40-seat LA-44 SkyBus aircraft
Training and Workforce
Bell Appoints Chinook Canada 505 Dealer
Chinook offers maintenance and pilot training
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers
SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Iridium Adds Outerlink as Value-added Reseller
The VAR designation enables sales to government users
Maintenance and Modifications
South African Helo Operator First To Receive New GE Rotor Diagnostic
Johannesburg-based Henley Air will implement RADS-NG over the next few weeks
Rotorcraft
First Aviation Adds AStar Rotor Blade Repairs
The expanded rotor blade repair services add new capabilities
Rotorcraft
Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement
The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines
Avionics
Nova Picks FreeFlight ADS-B In for SAR Customers
The lightweight, dual-band receiver has a small footprint
Maintenance and Modifications
Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System
Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work
Rotorcraft
Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023
Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well
Training and Workforce
JSfirm Reaches 50th Partner Plateau
The online employment website celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
Rotorcraft
Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next
Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed
Rotorcraft
After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery
Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet
Training and Workforce
Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator
Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations
Rotorcraft
HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024
Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform
Rotorcraft
Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots
Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures
Aircraft
Airbus Sees eVTOL Race to Market as a Marathon
The company's urban air mobility unit sees no immediate case for on-demand air taxi services
Training and Workforce
U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract
The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December
Rotorcraft
Coptersafety Expands FAA Part 142 Helicopter Training
The training is approved by the FAA under Part 142 regulations
Maintenance and Modifications
Yellowhead Helicopters Gets Custom BK117 Mx Stand
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs designed the stand to be lightweight and ergonomic
Rotorcraft
FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority
Designation streamlines the pilot training process
