Content Archive: March 2023

Avionics

PHI MRO To Retrofit and Support Avidyne Helix

With the Helix upgrade, legacy helicopter operators will be able to bring avionics up to modern standards and capabilities.
Avidyne and IS&S Helix avionics
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Sells 12 More AW139s to Middle Eastern Customers

The Helicopter Company and Abu Dhabi Aviation boost Leonardo AW139 fleets.
Leonardo booth at Heli-Expo 2023
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First ACH160 Exclusive

Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first ACH160 Exclusive twin featuring a bespoke VIP interior.
ACH160

Essential Turbines, Masco Join Rolls-Royce First Network

Rolls-Royce expanded its First Network in North America with the additions of Essential Turbines and Masco Services.
David Brulotte, Rolls-Royce First Network manager; Michael E. Guntner, president, Essential Turbines.; Michael F. Guntner, executive v-p, Essential Turbines and Scott Cunningham, Rolls-Royce program director for helicopters at signing table
Aircraft

Rotortrade Closes Helicopter Deals in Nigeria, Guatemala

Leonardo distributor Rotortrade has sold aircraft to operators in West Africa and Central America this week.
Helicópteros de Guatemala and Rotortrade
Maintenance and Modifications

PHI To Launch New Maintenance Support Hotline

PHI MRO Services will launch its new global maintenance support network, "Call PHI," in June.
PHI global maintenance
Engines

New StartStick 20 Portable GPU Supports Larger Aircraft

Aviation Battery Systems has expanded its range of products to provide flexibility and cost savings for operators of heavy twin-engine helicopters.
Paul Ross, ABS director holding StartStick 20
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Guardian and Flightcell Launch Iridium Certus System

Expected to result in cost savings for small aircraft operators, the new Iridium Certus 100 system delivers 88 kbps bi-directional data connectivity.
Iridium Certus 100

Rotor Sector Can Diversify To Build Workforce

Women panelists at Heli-Expo pointed out that the rotorcraft sector is behind other industry segments in recognizing the talent shortage.
“Embracing Equity” panel Heli-Expo 2023
Rotorcraft

Milestone Leases Four Leonardo Helos to HeliService

Milestone Aviation Group has agreed to lease four Leonardo helicopters to the German offshore helicopter operator HeliService International.
Helicopter above wind farm