The buyer of the first customer-delivered Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is Scott Urschel, owner of Pylon Aviation, Chandler, Arizona.

Bell Delivers First 505 Jet Ranger X at Heli-Expo 2017

Snyder is encouraged that conversion rates of the 400 letters of intent for Bell's new 505 light single have been good.

Snyder's Bell Sees Market 'At The Bottom' 

The new orders follow a year when Milestone wrote $1 billion in leases and letters of intent

Milestone Places $306.5 Million in New Orders

Swiss Alpinlift Helikopter is ordering the SKYe SH09 helicopter.

Marenco Brings New Order, New CEO to Heli-Expo

HAI Convention

News from HAI Heli-Expo 2017

HAI Heli-Expo 2017

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Samantha Cartaino

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Dr. Leverton will receive the award at the Salute to Excellence dinner on March 8 at the Hilton Anatole Dallas.

Dr. John Leverton Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

The Bell 205/Bell 412 crew chief has earned the award for his outstanding career in helicopter maintenance. 

Carl Jones Wins Rolls-Royce Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award

Mark Huber

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

The California helicopter manufacturer sees sales numbers climbing this year, along with average unit prices growing due to customer options.

Robinson Helicopter Sees Sales Recovery in 2017

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

The search-and-rescue program is being recognized for its advancements in helicopter use during missions. 

Era SAR Receives 2017 Airbus Golden Hour Award

The award recognizes Smith's dedication to helicopter safety throughout his career as a pilot, instructor and safety program manager.

Bryan Smith Receives 2017 BLR Aerospace Safety Award

Matt Thurber

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Bell's selection of the True Blue Power TB-17 lithium-ion main-ship battery should help lower operating costs and improve availability.

True Blue Power Adds Bell 505 as Lithium-ion Customer

Throughout his career, the retired LAPD officer and pilot tirelessly worked to bring helicopters and law enforcement together.

 Jack Schonely Receives MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

This year's Heli-Expo features the new HAI Connect meetup area with demonstrations and presentations, new product demos and hot topic seminars. 

Heli-Expo 2017 Set To Break 2013 Record

Charles Alcock

Waypoint Leasing says lease rates for its S-92 and AW139 helicopters have increased, in part due to increased offshore energy industry demand.

Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Sees Offshore Sector Bouncing Back 

Chad Trautvetter

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Availability of low-cost, small and lightweight ADS-B units might be more suitable and economical to safely separate unmanned aircraft from other traffic.

Harris Aims To Leverage ADS-B for UAS Ops in U.S. NAS